Perspectivas de género en la traducción de la obra de las mujeres poetas de las Vanguardias españolas

The main aim of this research is to provide an analysis of the Italian translation of the poetry of a group of female authors of the Spanish Avant-garde movements, combining the theory of poetic translation with gender studies in translation. The translated poems that I analyze in this thesis are my own translations of some of Concha Méndez's, Ernestina de Champourcin's, Josefina de la Torre's, Rosa Chacel's, Cristina de Arteaga's and Lucía Sánchez Saornil’s works. The stated goal is to find a middle way between the radical strategies outlined by the Canadian feminist movement during the Eighties (cf. Diaz- Diocaretz 1985, Chamberlain 1988, 1998 , 1990 Godard, de Lotbiniere-Harwood 1991, Von Flotow 1991,1997, Simons 1996), and the translation techniques that are required to recreate the features of a poem without betraying the style and the aesthetics of the author (cf. Holmes 1969, 1978, Lefevere techniques 1975, Popovic 1976 Beaugrande 1978, Etkind 1982, Raffel 1988). My translation practice demonstrates that in order to translate in the feminine it is necessary to take a step further and introduce other important features that contribute to distinguish female discourse. Moreover, I will analyse the perspectives opened by the great feminist challenge in translation, and on the role of literature and translation in the rise of a new sensitivity in the female question

L'informativa settoriale per aree strategiche d'affari: Due casi a confronto.

Questo lavoro cerca di analizzare quelle che sono le aree strategiche d'affari in cui l'impresa opera, partendo dalle definizioni che vengono fornite in dottrina, descrivendo gli strumenti utili per analizzarle (quali ad esempio le matrici di portafoglio). Si passa poi a descrivere i principi IAS/IFRS utili per l'informativa settoriale utilizzando anche due casi pratici di applicazione dei principi

Perspectivas de género en la traducción de los poemas de Lucía Sánchez Saornil

Abstract – The main aim of this research is to provide an analysis of the Italian translation of the poetry of Lucia Sánchez Saornil, the only female author of the Spanish Ultraist movement, combining the theory of poetic translation with gender studies in translation. The translated poems that I analyze in this article are my own translation of Sánchez Saornil’s work. These translations are still in progress for a future publication. The stated goal is to find a middle way between the radical strategies outlined by the Canadian feminist movement during the Eighties (cf. Diaz- Diocaretz 1985, Hannay 1985 , Chamberlain 1988, 1998 , 1990 Godard, Lotbiniere - Harwod 1991, Von Flotow 1991 1994, 1997, 1998, Simons 1996), and the translation techniques that are required to recreate the features of a poem without betraying the style and aesthetics of the author (cf. Holmes 1969, 1978, Lefevere techniques 1975, Popovic 1976 Beaugrande 1978, Etkind 1982, Raffel 1988). Moreover, I will analyse the perspectives opened by the great feminist challenge in translation, and the role of literature and translation in the rise of a new sensitivity in the female question.Keywords: translation, poetry, feminist translation theories, gender studies, Avant-garde. Resumen – Esta investigación pretende ofrecer un análisis de la traducción al italiano de la obra poética de Lucía Sánchez Saornil, única representante femenina del Ultraísmo, combinando las técnicas propias de la traducción poética con los estudios de género en traductología. Las traducciones que se analizan en este estudio las he realizado yo misma y están todavía en fase de elaboración para una futura publicación. El objetivo planteado es encontrar un camino intermedio entre las estrategias radicales trazadas por la corriente feminista canadiense en los años Ochenta (cfr. Diaz- Diocaretz 1985, Hannay 1985, Chamberlain 1988, 1998, Godard 1990, Lotbiniére- Harwod 1991, Von Flotow 1991, 1994, 1997, 1998, Simons 1996), y las técnicas necesarias para realizar una traducción poética que sea capaz de recrear el conjunto de caracteristicas del original, sin traicionar el estilo y la estética de la autora (cfr. Holmes 1969, 1978, Lefevere 1975, Popovic 1976, Beaugrande 1978, Etkind 1982, Raffel 1988). Además, el trabajo permitirá reflexionar sobre las perspectivas abiertas por la gran apuesta feminista en traductología, y sobre el papel de la traducción y de la literatura para la creación de una sensibilidad de género moderna.

seasonal variation of essential oil in rosmarinus officinalis leaves in sardinia

Rosmarinus officinalis L. is an aromatic plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family widely distributed in the Mediterranean area. The interest on this species is related to the multiple uses of the plant as a food ingredient, in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. The chemical composition of essential oil (EO) from 5 accessions of R. officinalis L., collected monthly through a full year in Sardinia, has been studied by gas chromatography (GC) and GC-mass spectrometry technique. The EO ranged from 0.29% to 0.89%. The qualitative determinations revealed the presence of 27 compounds belonging to 6 chemical groups (hydrocarbon monoterpene, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, esters, hydrocarbon sesquiterpene). Overall the GC-flame ionization detector analysis showed the presence of 7 major compounds: α-pinene (26%-28%), camphene (5%-8%), 1,8-cineole (15%-25%), borneol (5%-11%), camphor (3%-12%), verbenone (6%-15%), and bornyl acetate (4%-7%). Chromatographic data were also subjected to a chemometric approach that evidenced discrimination of the samples according to the site of collection

Dexamethasone improves redox state in ataxia telangiectasia cells by promoting an NRF2-mediated antioxidant response

partially_open10noAtaxia telangiectasia (A-T) is a rare incurable neurodegenerative disease caused by biallelic mutations in the gene for ataxia-telangiectasia mutated (ATM). The lack of a functional ATM kinase leads to a pleiotropic phenotype, and oxidative stress is considered to have a crucial role in the complex physiopathology. Recently, steroids have been shown to reduce the neurological symptoms of the disease, although the molecular mechanism of this effect is largely unknown. In the present study, we have demonstrated that dexamethasone treatment of A-T lymphoblastoid cells increases the content of two of the most abundant antioxidants [glutathione (GSH) and NADPH] by up to 30%. Dexamethasone promoted the nuclear accumulation of the transcription factor nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 to drive expression of antioxidant pathways involved in GSH synthesis and NADPH production. The latter effect was via glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase activation, as confirmed by increased enzyme activity and enhancement of the pentose phosphate pathway rate. This evidence indicates that glucocorticoids are able to potentiate antioxidant defenses to counteract oxidative stress in ataxia telangiectasia, and also reveals an unexpected role for dexamethasone in redox homeostasis and cellular antioxidant activity.openBiagiotti, Sara; Menotta, Michele; Orazi, Sara; Spapperi, Chiara; Brundu, Serena; Fraternale, Alessandra; Bianchi, Marzia; Rossi, Luigia; Chessa, Luciana; Magnani, MauroBiagiotti, Sara; Menotta, Michele; Orazi, Sara; Spapperi, Chiara; Brundu, Serena; Fraternale, Alessandra; Bianchi, Marzia; Rossi, Luigia; Chessa, Luciana; Magnani, Maur

The genetic diversity of Sardinian myrtle ( Myrtus communis L.) populations

Background: The myrtle ( Myrtus communis ) is a common shrub widespread in the Mediterranean Basin. Its fruit and leaves exhibit antioxidant, antibacterial and antifungal properties, and are used for their content of essential oils and for their medicinal properties, but most commonly as an ingredient in locally made liquor. The uncontrolled exploitation of natural stands has reduced both the species\' geographical coverage and the size of individual populations. The selection of genotypes for controlled cultivation requires a characterization of the genetic diversity present both within and between populations. Results: Genotypic variation was evaluated using ISSR profiling and genetic diversity characterized using standard population genetics approaches. Two major clusters were identified: one capturing all the candidate cultivars selected from various Sardinian localities, and the other wild individuals collected from Asinara, Corsica and Surigheddu. A moderate level of gene flow between the Sardinian and Corsican populations was identified. Discriminant analysis of principal components revealed a level of separation among the wild populations, confirming the population structure identified by the clustering methods. Conclusions: The wild accessions were well differentiated from the candidate cultivars. The level of genetic variability was high. The genetic data were compatible with the notion that myrtle has a mixed pollination system, including both out-pollination by insects and self-pollination. The candidate cultivars are suggested to represent an appropriate basis for directed breeding

The first record of translocated white-clawed crayfish from the Austropotamobius pallipes complex in Sardinia (Italy)

<p>The white-clawed crayfish <em>Austropotamobius pallipes </em>complex is native to Europe, being present in 18 European countries, Italy included. However, the number and abundance of its populations are today restricted and it has been recently classified as “endangered” by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). Here, we report the first record of this freshwater crayfish in Sardinia Island (Italy). Using a fragment of the mitochondrial DNA 16S rRNA gene, we identified three haplotypes that correspond to the <em>A. italicus meridionalis </em>subclade. We provide information about the sampling area, population density and finally discuss hypotheses about the occurrence of this population in Sardinia, comparing it with other Mediterranean populations. Our results improve the existing knowledge about the phylogeography of the taxon across Italy, confirming its complex pattern of distribution. In addition to the non-native status of the Sardinian <em>A. i. meridionalis</em> crayfish, we showed that the most proximal Mediterranean population of white-clawed crayfish existing in Corsica belongs to <em>A. pallipes</em> from Southern France.</p

Right ventricular restoration during pulmonary valve implantation in adults with congenital heart disease☆

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Genetic and metabolite diversity of Sardinian populations of <i>Helichrysum italicum</i>

Background: Helichrysum italicum (Asteraceae) is a small shrub endemic to the Mediterranean Basin, growing in fragmented and diverse habitats. The species has attracted attention due to its secondary metabolite content, but little effort has as yet been dedicated to assessing the genetic and metabolite diversity present in these populations. Here, we describe the diversity of 50 H. italicum populations collected from a range of habitats in Sardinia. Methods: H. italicum plants were AFLP fingerprinted and the composition of their leaf essential oil characterized by GC-MS. The relationships between the genetic structure of the populations, soil, habitat and climatic variables and the essential oil chemotypes present were evaluated using Bayesian clustering, contingency analyses and AMOVA. Key results: The Sardinian germplasm could be partitioned into two AFLP-based clades. Populations collected from the southwestern region constituted a homogeneous group which remained virtually intact even at high levels of K. The second, much larger clade was more diverse. A positive correlation between genetic diversity and elevation suggested the action of natural purifying selection. Four main classes of compounds were identified among the essential oils, namely monoterpenes, oxygenated monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes and oxygenated sesquiterpenes. Oxygenated monoterpene levels were significantly correlated with the AFLP-based clade structure, suggesting a correspondence between gene pool and chemical diversity. Conclusions: The results suggest an association between chemotype, genetic diversity and collection location which is relevant for the planning of future collections aimed at identifying valuable sources of essential oil.</br

3D renal model for surgical planning of partial nephrectomy: A way to improve surgical outcomes

to evaluate the impact of 3D model for a comprehensive assessment of surgical planning and quality of partial nephrectomy (PN)