Lo spazio sonoro come luogo di recupero della memoria nella terza età

The link between music and education has always inspired many different thoughts and pedagogical practices. In this paper this link is analyzed on two different levels. The first is strictly theoretical and relates to the interdisciplinary fields of pedagogy, focusing particularly on the approach of biopedagogy, psychology of music and neuroscience. The second one concerns empirical research carried out in the field of Medical Pedagogy in the Epistemology and Educational Practices Laboratory at the University of Naples Federico II. These practices are designed to recall implicit memory in pathological and non-pathological elderly people.In the end, the focus will be on the strategy of Musical Autobiography which is the object of current international research, coordinated by the author, in the context of intervention for the pedagogical rehabilitation of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.Il nesso musica/educazione, foriero di una pluralità di riflessioni e pratiche pedagogiche, viene analizzato nell’articolo ad un duplice livello. Il primo, più strettamente teorico, facendo riferimento a campi interdisciplinari, con particolare riferimento all’approccio della biopedagogia, della psicologia della musica e delle neuroscienze. Un secondo livello è inerente alle pratiche di ricerca empirica condotte nell’ambito della Pedagogia Medica all’interno del Laboratorio di epistemologia e pratiche dell’educazione dell’Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, volte al recupero della memoria implicita in soggetti anziani patologici e non patologici.Particolare attenzione verrà, infine, rivolta alla strategia dell’Autobiografia Musicale attorno alla quale si muove una ricerca internazionale coordinata dall’autrice nell’ambito dell’intervento riabilitativo pedagogico con i pazienti Alzheimer

LA FORMAZIONE PEDAGOGICA ALLA “ROVESCIA”: DALLA PRATICA ALLA FORMALIZZAZIONE DEL SAPERE

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laboratorio de educaciòn a la legalidad. El maltrato en el noviazgo

La violenza nel corso delle relazioni di fidanzamento costituisce un grave problema che incide sulla salute fisica e mentale degli adolescenti. Le condotte violente nelle unioni non formali non sono concepite come tali né dalle vittime, né dagli aggressori ed in generale si confondono maltrattamento ed offese con amore ed interesse per il partner. La presente ricerca, interna ad un più ampio progetto di ricerca, condotto all’interno del Laboratorio di epistemologia e pratiche dell’educazione, ha avuto come obiettivo l’analisi della presenza e del livello di maltrattamento fisico, psicologico, sessuale ed economico presente nella relazione di fidanzamento di studentesse universitarie iscritte alla Facoltà di Psicologia dell’Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, al fine di individuare possibili strategie di intervento in prospettiva educativa

Use of DPP4 inhibitors in Italy does not correlate with diabetes prevalence among COVID-19 deaths

In a nationwide study of 3,818 charts from patients with fatal COVID-19, we found that geographical differences in Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4) inhibitors use did not correlate with diabetes prevalence among COVID-19 deaths, thus not supporting the hypothesis of a clinically relevant involvement of DPP4 in COVID-19 development and progression

INFOGRAPHIC MODELING BASED ON 3D LASER SURVEYING FOR INFORMED UNIVERSAL DESIGN IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL AREAS: THE CASE OF OPPIDUM OF THE ANCIENT CITY OF TUSCULUM

The valorisation of archaeological sites represents a fundamental action for the social and economic development of a country. An archaeological park is often a territory characterized by significant testimonies of antiquity of great landscape value. For this reason, it should be configured as an authentic outdoor museum, enriched by natural, environmental, architectural and urban components. In order to fulfill these requirements, it is fundamental the elaboration of a coherent scientific project of preservation, fruition and valorisation of the area, which merge the different components necessary for the establishment of an archaeological museum-park. One of the most critical aspects related to the fruition of archaeological sites is the accessibility to areas and routes, not always – if ever – designed for people with reduced mobility, also temporary (for example elderly, obese, visually impaired, etc.). In general, an established principle used in the new design is to pay attention to the so-called wide users, in accordance with the international guidelines summarized in the concept of Universal Design. In particular, this paper presents the use of three-dimensional models obtained from laser scanning surveys for the design of walking trails for people with reduced mobility in the Tusculum Archaeological-Cultural Park. The work was based on the fundamental implementation of the three-dimensional survey with terrestrial laser scanning for the construction and the control of the complex morphology of the site, and on the subsequent integration of models of the intervention in the three-dimensional reality "as-built" of the site. The obtained infographic model allowed to study and simulate the impact of the routes for people with reduced mobility, and to verify its efficiency in the historical and landscape context. Moreover, it was possible to verify the construction of other facilities in the real conditions of the site

Ions and water transmembrane transport in nervous and testicular cultured cells in low gravity conditions

Aim of the present study was to investigate on the possible alter- ations induced by on ground modeled microgravity on ion-water transport proteins at cellular level. For the purpose we used astrocytes, C6 line, neurons (NT2 line from human teratocarci- noma) and testicular cells (germ cells, Sertoli cells, and Leydig cells; primary cultures from trypsinised prepuberal pig testes). Modeled microgravity was achieved by a desktop 3D Random Positioning Machine, cultures were kept rotating for 30’, 1h and 24h. After 30’, immunopositivity for the antibodies to Na+/K+ATPase and Na+/K+/Cl- co-transporters was greatly diminished, the plasma membrane appeared to be altered, and the mitochondria inner cristae were disrupted. Immunostaining to the antibody to the water channel aquaporin 4 was very bright. After 1h at random rotation immunostaining for the heat shock protein Hsp27 was visible, After 24h, immunostaining for the ion transport proteins was again like that of the controls,plasma membrane and the mitochondria were again normal. Immunostaining for aquaporin 4 become again similar to that of the controls. We conclude that low gravity induces only tran- sient alterations in the cell’s transmembrane ion-water trans- port: the cells are able to adapt to the gravity vector changes in few hours

Gender differences in body composition, dietary patterns, and physical activity: insights from a cross-sectional study

Introduction This study investigates the interplay between body composition, dietary patterns, and physical activity across genders, focusing on gender-specific differences in food preferences and eating behaviors. Understanding these interactions is crucial for developing targeted nutritional and lifestyle interventions.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 1,333 participants (58.7% female, 41.3% male), aged 18-65 years. Participants were categorized into tertiles based on their fat mass to fat-free mass (FM-to-FFM) ratio. Data on dietary choices, eating behaviors, and physical activity were collected and analyzed to identify gender-specific trends.Results Significant gender-specific differences were observed in food preferences and eating behaviors. Males experienced greater hunger in the late afternoon, while females felt more hunger in the morning. Males showed a preference for processed and red meats, whereas females preferred cooked vegetables. Eating behaviors such as meal skipping, uncontrolled eating, nocturnal eating, and taste preferences (sweet or salty) varied distinctly between FM-to-FFM tertiles and genders. Higher FM-to-FFM ratios correlated with lower physical activity levels, particularly in strength training and general sports engagement.Discussion These findings highlight the complex interactions between body composition, dietary habits, and lifestyle factors, emphasizing gender-specific differences. The results suggest that body composition and BMI significantly impact health-related behaviors, necessitating tailored interventions to address these differences and promote healthier lifestyles