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Using tools effectively despite defective hand posture: A single-case study.

2019

Apraxia, a cognitive disorder of motor control, can severely impair transitive actions (object-related) and may lead to action errors (e.g., rubbing a hammer on a nail instead of pounding it) and hand posture errors (e.g., grasping a tool in a wrong way). Here, we report a rare observation of a left-handed patient, left-lateralized for language, who developed a severe apraxia following a right brain lesion. Interestingly the patient showed a significant number of hand posture errors, while she perfectly demonstrated the actual use of tools. This case stressed the predictions made by the current theories of tool use. According to the manipulation-based approach, the hand posture errors shoul…

Sexual advertisement and immune function in an arachnid species (Lycosidae)

2004

A simple version of the immunocompetence handicap hypothesizes that through condition-dependence, the size of the sexual trait may be positively related to immune function at the population level. In the present study, we investigated the relationship between sexual advertisement and immune function in a natural population of male wolf spiders, Hygrolycosa rubrofasciata (Araneae: Lycosidae). Males of H. rubrofasciata have a costly and condition-dependent acoustic signal, courtship drumming. In the mating season, males drum against dry leaves while wandering around the habitat searching for receptive females. Males increase their mating success by increasing their drumming rate and mobility.…

Non-Invasive Investigation of Pigments of Wall Painting in S. Maria Delle Palate di Tusa (Messina, Italy)

2019

The characterization of materials used in the archaeological field needs an experimental approach in order to avoid the destruction or perturbation of artworks. In order to afford this purpose, a multi-analytical spectroscopic approach is regularly used. We combined non-invasive analysis by using handheld spectroscopic instrumentations (mainly XRF and Raman spectrometers) in order to characterize the wall painting preserved in the church of S. Maria delle Palate at Halaesa Arconidea archeological site (Tusa, Messina, Italy). The aim of the work is the characterization of the nature of pigments used for the realization of the wall painting. The wall painting, probably representing St. Franci…

Proben von Schriftzügen liefländischen Urkunden und Handschriften vom J. [1300] bis zum J. 1561 sorgfältig zusam[m]en getragen und erläutert von Joha…

1799

18.gs. izskaņā J.K. Broce vienlaikus strādāja pie Rīgas rātes Iekšējā un Ārējā arhīva dokumentu norakstu pagatavošanas Rīgas rātes pasūtījumā (1786-1807) un pie vairākiem izrakstu un norakstu apkopojumiem savai kolekcijai, kam izejmateriālu deva dokumentu studijas kā Rīgas rātes arhīvā, tā Vidzemes bruņniecības arhīvā, baznīcu arhīvos, privātkolekcijās, muižu dokumentu krājumos. Šādi tapuši arī Broces manuskripti Sylloge diplomatum (2 sēj.), Diplomata Rigensia (4 sēj.,j LVVA, 8.f., 1.apr. 42. - 42c.l.), Abschriften seltener Urkunden (LVVA, 8.f., 1.apr., 46.l.) un arī hronoloģiski kārtots rokraksta paraugu - dokumentu faksimilnorakstu izvilkumu apkopojums Proben von Schriftzügen liefländisch…

Mathematical Model of Solid Food Pasteurization by Ohmic Heating: Influence of Process Parameters

2013

Pasteurization of a solid food undergoing ohmic heating has been analysed by means of a mathematical model, involving the simultaneous solution of Laplace’s equation, which describes the distribution of electrical potential within a food, the heat transfer equation, using a source term involving the displacement of electrical potential, the kinetics of inactivation of microorganisms likely to be contaminating the product. In the model, thermophysical and electrical properties as function of temperature are used. Previous works have shown the occurrence of heat loss from food products to the external environment during ohmic heating. The current model predicts that, when temperature gradient…

A White Paper on keV sterile neutrino Dark Matter

2017

We present a comprehensive review of keV-scale sterile neutrino Dark Matter, collecting views and insights from all disciplines involved - cosmology, astrophysics, nuclear, and particle physics - in each case viewed from both theoretical and experimental/observational perspectives. After reviewing the role of active neutrinos in particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology, we focus on sterile neutrinos in the context of the Dark Matter puzzle. Here, we first review the physics motivation for sterile neutrino Dark Matter, based on challenges and tensions in purely cold Dark Matter scenarios. We then round out the discussion by critically summarizing all known constraints on sterile neutrin…

Zvaigžņotā Debess: 2009/10, Ziema (206)

2009

Contents: TASS and Soviet Press materials. Flight of the Group of Three Soviet Spaceships ; Soviet and Foreign Press materials. Second Expedition on the Moon ; Č.Šklennik. Excursion to an Ancient Laboratory ; M.Gills. Opening Address ; Conference “Astronomy in Latvia” Programme ; From Presentation Abstracts ; I.Pundure. First Enterprise of this Kind ; N.Cimahoviča. Astronomical Contribution to Culture ; A.Alksnis. First Findings of Space Mission CoRoT ; I.Pundure. Ten Years of Chandra Hot Universe Exploration ; M.Gills. The Beginning of Autumn with Astronomy ; Buying Stars and Star Names (translation from IAU) ; I.Pundure. Arturs Balklavs and Astronomy of Latvia (1990-1997) ; J.Jaunbergs. A…

Teaching The Handmaid's Tale

2020

National audience

Autostima e strategie di self-handicapping in bambini di quinta elementare con e senza disturbi dell’apprendimento

2010

Simplified analytical model for moment–axial force domain in the presence of shear in R.C. members externally strengthened with steel cages

2015

Equations for a hand calculation of moment–axial force domain in the presence of shear for R.C. beam/column externally strengthened with steel angles and strips are developed. The analytical derivation is made assuming, for axial load and flexure, the equivalent stress-block parameters for internal forces, considering the confinement effects induced in the concrete core by external cages both in the cases of strips or angles yielding. Limit states due to bond failure, concrete crushing and yielding of steel angles and strips in flexure and in shear, including moment-to-shear interaction, are considered. The proposed model gives results in a good agreement with available experimental data an…