Phase-ordering dynamics of binary mixtures with field-dependent mobility in shear flow

The effect of shear flow on the phase-ordering dynamics of a binary mixture with field-dependent mobility is investigated. The problem is addressed in the context of the time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau equation with an external velocity term, studied in self-consistent approximation. Assuming a scaling ansatz for the structure factor, the asymptotic behavior of the observables in the scaling regime can be analytically calculated. All the observables show log-time periodic oscillations which we interpret as due to a cyclical mechanism of stretching and break-up of domains. These oscillations are dumped as consequence of the vanishing of the mobility in the bulk phase.Comment: 9 pages, 4 figures, EPJ styl

Editorial: new advanced wireless technologies for objective monitoring of motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease

Nowadays, a growing number of researchers is using advanced wearable technologies with inertial measurement units (IMUs) to improve the evaluation of motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). In this contest, wearable sensors are promising technologies possibly helpful for the overall clinical management of PD. The present Research Topic entitled “New Advanced Wireless Technologies for Objective Monitoring of Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease” explores advances and perspectives of new wearable devices applied to patients with PD in order to support the clinical assessment with objective methods. The eleven manuscripts included in this Research Topic deal with the evaluation of a wide range of motor symptoms in patients with PD, including the classical cardinal signs such as bradykinesia, rigidity, tremor, postural instability and disabling gait disorders such as Freezing of Gait (FOG). FOG significantly increases the risk of falls in patients with PD, resulting in a negative impact on quality of life

New advanced wireless technologies for objective monitoring of motor symptoms in parkinson's disease

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Work and wellbeing : a conceptual proposal

Labour is of utmost importance for human wellbeing. Yet a comprehensive framework that can reflect the empirical diversity of labour activities along with each activities' manifold effects on human wellbeing is still lacking. An additional challenge for any such framework is to adequately handle fundamental moral ambiguities, which are inherent to many forms of work. This paper argues that a conceptualisation of labour within the capability approach can meet these requirements. Specifically, I argue that labour can be conceived as a characteristic-providing activity, where obtained characteristics are then transformed into functioning achievements, while accounting for both individual and societal heterogeneity. Additionally, paying adequate attention to unfreedoms experienced by agents turns out to be vital for a comprehensive account. Finally, the paper discusses policy handles, offers suggestions for particular applications, and identifies several other benefits for labour economics

Deprivations rarely come alone. Multidimensional poverty dynamics in Europe

Despite multidimensional poverty measures becoming more popular, little is known about related dynamics at the micro-level. In this paper I propose a framework for the analysis of micro-level dynamics which are inherent to measures of multidimensional poverty. Specifically, in order to explore whether deprivations couple over time, I analyse differences in deprivation transition probabilities between multidimensionally poor and non-poor people. I argue that analysing entries and exits separately is important and that both analyses may be obtained from a single linear model per deprivation indicator. Advantages of the developed approach include that it (i) reflects and summarises relevant mechanisms, (ii) requires only short-run panel data and (iii) is suitable for monitoring purposes. Moreover, the approach may also be applied beyond multidimensional poverty analysis. I illustrate the approach using panel data of the European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC) for more than 20 countries over 2016–2020. The presented evidence suggests that deprivations tend to couple over time. Empirical patterns are broadly time-stable, but vary across countries in magnitude. Implications include that coordinated policy programmes seem critical to overcome entrenched and prevent future deprivations

Machiavelli e il centralismo politico intorno al viceré Luigi Lacerda y Aragón

Una delle forme di manifestazione di Machiavelli nella storia e nella cultura spagnola è sicuramente l'esperienza particolarmente significativa del viceré di Spagna a Napoli, il duca di Medinacoeli. Questi operò nella città partenopea a cavallo fra la fine del 1600 e l'esordio del secolo successivo, in un momento particolarmente florido della vita civile e della produzione intellettuale napoletana, che già si era intensificata a partire dalla prima metà del seicento. L'Accademia di Medinacoeli, dal nome del nobile che la volle, si rivelò un luogo di prezioso incontro fra culture e istanze ideali differenti, tutte sostanzialmente ruotanti intorno alla possibilità di definire un modello di Stato moderno e adeguato alle dimensioni che la città aveva assunto grazie anche alla presenza spagnola. Al centro di questo raffinato circolo di professori e scienziati, non poteva mancare, o in termini adombrati, o in menzione esplicita, sebbene assai problematica, il nome del Segretario fiorentino, che finì così col diventare un punto di riferimento fondamentale nella ricerca di una consapevole teoria del governo e dei compiti del governatore. Naturalmente, le tesi contenute nelle lezioni recitate a Corte -da cui il nome di Accademia Palatina o di Palazzo- si ponevano in guise differenti rispetto a Machiavelli, adottato come esempio di innovazione risolutiva, o come modello da non imitare, per la durezza che veniva imputata all'autore rinascimentale. Rimane, però, storiograficamente corretta l'impressione secondo la quale, dopo un intero secolo -quello barocco- di netta ispirazione antimachiavellica, l'occasione offerta dal Viceré di Spagna, foriera di un'apertura più coraggiosa sul Fiorentino, sembrava intervenire come un momento di inversione di tendenza e di apertura agli scritti di Machiavelli, ma soprattutto di sua possibile adozione in seno al tema dell'educazione del principe e della centralità del comando.One of the ways in which Machiavelli is apparent in Spanish history and culture is without doubt the especially important experience of the viceroy of Spain in Naples, the Duke of Medina Coeli. He acted in the «Parthenopean» city from the end of the XVII century to the beginning of the XVIII, at a particularly fresh time in civilian life and Neapolitan intellectual output, which had become stronger since the first half of the XVII century. The Medina Coeli Academy, named after the nobleman who requested it, proved to be a valuable meeting place for different cultures and authorities, which all revolved around the possibility of defining a State model that was both modern and appropriate in terms of the size the city had become with the Spanish presence as well. At the centre of this refined circle of professors and scientists, the name of the Secretary of Florence cannot be omitted, either in implicit terms or by explicit and very problematic mention. He ended up being a principle reference in the search for a conscious theory of the government or of the roles of the governor. Naturally, the theses contained in the classes recited in the Court -from which came the name Academia Palatina or Palacio- related to Machiavelli in different ways, taking him as an example of resolving innovation, or as a model not to be copied, due to the harshness of which the Renaissance author was accused. Nevertheless, remaining historiographically correct is the impression according to which, after an entire century of clear anti-Machiavellian inspiration -that of the Baroque-, the opportunity provided by the viceroy of Spain, who presaged a more courageous openness towards that of Florence, seemed to intervene as a time of trend reversal and of openness towards the writings of Machiavelli, but especially, of his possible adoption into the heart of the prince's education and the centre of command

From Italy to America: Photographs of Anthony Riccio Recipe Card

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Walls of glass. Measuring deprivation in social participation

Altres ajuts: RI441/6-1This paper proposes a measure for deprivation in social participation, an important but so far neglected dimension of human well-being. Operationalisation and empirical implementation of the measure are conceptually guided by the capability approach. Essentially, the paper argues that deprivation in social participation can be convincingly established by drawing on extensive non-participation in customary social activities. In doing so, the present paper synthesizes philosophical considerations, axiomatic research on poverty and deprivation, and previous empirical research on social exclusion and subjective well-being. An application using high-quality German survey data supports the measure's validity. Specifically, the results suggest, as theoretically expected, that the proposed measure is systematically different from related concepts like material deprivation and income poverty. Moreover, regression techniques reveal deprivation in social participation to reduce life satisfaction substantially, quantitatively similar to unemployment. Finally, the validity of the measure and the question of preference vs. deprivation are discussed