Making cheese with caprifig sap in Apulia, Italy: possible rebirth of an ancient tradition

Michele Faccia,Daniele Apruzzese,Pierluigi Passaro 한국식품연구원 2019 Journal of Ethnic Foods Vol.6 No.-

Background and objectives: Making cheese by coagulating milk with extracts or parts of plants is a tradition of many countries facing the Mediterranean basin. Such cheeses were historically produced from sheep and goat milk and represent an important cultural heritage. In the European Union (EU), nowadays, their production is allowed only after legal validation of the manufacturing process under the hygienic point of view. Unfortunately, validation has been possible only for a few Protected Designation of Origin cheeses, but other dairy products exist for which it has not been carried out. It is the case of the caprifig sap cheeses produced in the “Murgia” highplain, Apulia region, Southern Italy. In this rural marginal area, three cheeses have been historically made by this coagulant: milk sap ricotta, Pampanella, and Cacioricotta. Due to the above legal concerns, they have become very rare and, if no action is taken, they will disappear very soon. The main purpose of the present work was to make a survey about the status of preservation of their processing methods and to document them before it is too late. A second aim was to perform a first summary investigation about their safety and compositional and sensory characteristics. Methods: A series of face-to-face interviews was conducted to owners and cheesemakers of sheep and goat farms laying in the Murgia Hills territory. Cheese samples were prepared at three different rural dairies and subjected to chemical, microbiological, and sensory analyses. Results and conclusions: The survey confirmed that caprifig sap cheeses are still occasionally produced for family consumption, mainly from goat milk in the southern part of the highplain. They have the common characteristic of deriving from milk subjected to strong heat treatment and containing both casein and whey proteins. The manufacturing procedures were observed, and two different methods of preparing and using caprifig sap were documented. The cheesemaking process was analyzed and discussed under a technological point of view, and geo-sociological connections were hypothesized. The three cheeses presented significant sensory differences and proved to potentially match the EU hygienic standards if the post-vat operations are performed under correct conditions. Overall, the study gave a contribution for the hygienic validation of the manufacturing process in view of a possible rebirth.

Treating Balance Disorders by Ultra-Low-Level Laser Stimulation of Acupoints

Michele Gallamini 사단법인약침학회 2013 Journal of Acupuncture & Meridian Studies Vol.6 No.2

Background: Balance disorders, a widespread problem in the senior population, are very often related to painful musculoskeletal disabilities and/or to degenerative neurologic pathologies. In a previous work, we investigated the beneficial effects of acupuncture such as laser photobiostimulation, regardless of the etiological origin of the balance dysfunction. Aims: Attention was focused on two individuals showing balance deficits with different etiologies. One healthy control individual was receiving treatment, one healthy control individual did not receive any treatment. Balance performances were measured before and after ultralow-level laser (ULLL) stimulation as a basis for the design of further investigations. Methods: Romberg’s parameters were measured on a force platform. Of the four tested individuals, one showed dizziness symptoms, one was affected by a mild form of Parkinson’s disease, and two showed no dysfunction and were used as controls. Results: It was found that a ULLL stimulation of peripheral Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture points can be effective, regardless of the pathology. Discussion: A specific clinical analysis of the stability of the beneficial result as a function of homogeneous groups of dysfunctional individuals is needed.

Shifting from paper to Digital Records - Preservation?

Michele V,Cloonan 한국기록관리학회 2002 한국기록관리학회지 Vol.2 No.2

Comparison of traditional and simplified methods for repairing CAD/CAM feldspathic ceramics

Michele Carrabba,Alessandro Vichi,Chris Louca,Marco Ferrari 대한치과보철학회 2017 The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics Vol.9 No.4

PURPOSE. To evaluate the adhesion to CAD/CAM feldspathic blocks by failure analysis and shear bond strength test (SBSt) of different restorative systems and different surface treatments, for purpose of moderate chipping repair. MATERIALS AND METHODS. A self-adhering flowable composite (Vertise Flow, Kerr) containing bi-functional phosphate monomers and a conventional flowable resin composite (Premise Flow, Kerr) applied with and without adhesive system (Optibond Solo Plus, Kerr) were combined with three different surface treatments (Hydrofluoric Acid Etching, Sandblasting, combination of both) for repairing feldspathic ceramics. Two commercial systems for ceramic repairing were tested as controls (Porcelain Repair Kit, Ultradent, and CoJet System, 3M). SBSt was performed and failure mode was evaluated using a digital microscope. A One-Way ANOVA (Tukey test for post hoc) was applied to the SBSt data and the Fisher’s Exact Test was applied to the failure analysis data. RESULTS. The use of resin systems containing bi-functional phosphate monomers combined with hydrofluoric acid etching of the ceramic surface gave the highest values in terms of bond strength and of more favorable failure modalities. CONCLUSION. The simplified repairing method based on self-adhering flowable resin combined with the use of hydrofluoric acid etching showed high bond strength values and a favorable failure mode. Repairing of ceramic chipping with a self-adhering flowable resin associated with hydrofluoric acid etching showed high bond strength with a less time consuming and technique-sensitive procedure compared to standard procedure.

Cyclic presentations of groups and cyclicbranched coverings of (1,1)-knots

Michele Mulazzani 대한수학회 2003 대한수학회보 Vol.40 No.1

In this paper we study the connections between cyclicpresentations of groups and cyclic branched coverings of (1,1)-knots. In particular, we prove that every n-oldstrongly-cyclic branched covering of a (1,1)-knot admits acyclic presentation for the fundamental group encoded by aHeegaard diagram of genus n.

RANS simulation of secondary flows in a low pressure turbine cascade: Influence of inlet boundary layer profile

Michele, Errante,Andrea, Ferrero,Francesco, Larocca Techno-Press 2022 Advances in aircraft and spacecraft science Vol.9 No.5

Secondary flows have a huge impact on losses generation in modern low pressure gas turbines (LPTs). At design point, the interaction of the blade profile with the end-wall boundary layer is responsible for up to 40% of total losses. Therefore, predicting accurately the end-wall flow field in a LPT is extremely important in the industrial design phase. Since the inlet boundary layer profile is one of the factors which most affects the evolution of secondary flows, the first main objective of the present work is to investigate the impact of two different inlet conditions on the end-wall flow field of the T106A, a well known LPT cascade. The first condition, labeled in the paper as C1, is represented by uniform conditions at the inlet plane and the second, C2, by a flow characterized by a defined inlet boundary layer profile. The code used for the simulations is based on the Discontinuous Galerkin (DG) formulation and solves the Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations coupled with the Spalart Allmaras turbulence model. Secondly, this work aims at estimating the influence of viscosity and turbulence on the T106A end-wall flow field. In order to do so, RANS results are compared with those obtained from an inviscid simulation with a prescribed inlet total pressure profile, which mimics a boundary layer. A comparison between C1 and C2 results highlights an influence of secondary flows on the flow field up to a significant distance from the end-wall. In particular, the C2 end-wall flow field appears to be characterized by greater over turning and under turning angles and higher total pressure losses. Furthermore, the C2 simulated flow field shows good agreement with experimental and numerical data available in literature. The C2 and inviscid Euler computed flow fields, although globally comparable, present evident differences. The cascade passage simulated with inviscid flow is mainly dominated by a single large and homogeneous vortex structure, less stretched in the spanwise direction and closer to the end-wall than vortical structures computed by compressible flow simulation. It is reasonable, then, asserting that for the chosen test case a great part of the secondary flows details is strongly dependent on viscous phenomena and turbulence.

Immunostaining patterns reveal potential morphogenetic role of Toll-like receptors 4 and 7 in the development of mouse respiratory system, liver and pancreas

Michele Sommariva,Marco Busnelli,Elena Menegola,Francesca Di Renzo,Serena Indino,Alessandra Menon,Isabella Barajon,Francesca Arnaboldi 대한해부학회 2023 Anatomy & Cell Biology Vol.56 No.2

Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are the mammalian ortholog of Drosophila melanogaster protein Toll, originallyidentified for its involvement in embryonic development. In mammals, TLRs are mainly known for their ability to recognize pathogen- or damage-associated molecular patterns and, consequently, to initiate the immune response. However, it is becoming clear that TLRs can play a role also in mammal embryo development. We have previously described TLR4 and TLR7 expression in developing mouse peripheral nervous system and gastrointestinal tract. In the present study, we extended the investigation of TLR4 and TLR7 to the respiratory system and to the two main accessory organs of the digestive system, the liver and pancreas. TLR4 and TLR7 immunostaining was performed on mouse conceptuses collected at different stages, from E12 to E18. TLR4 and TLR7 immunoreactivity was evident in the embryo pancreas and liver at E12, while, in therespiratory apparatus, appeared at E14 and E17, respectively. Although further studies are required to elucidate the specific role of these TLRs in embryo development, the differential spatiotemporal TLR4 and TLR7 appearance may suggest that TLR expression in developing embryos is highly regulated for a possible their direct involvement in the formation of the organs and in the acquisition of immune-related features in preparation for the birth.

Episacroiliac Lipomas: A Possible Undetected Cause of Non-specific Low Back Pain

Michele Felice Rovaris,Joshua Mark Prall 물리치료재활과학회 2023 Physical therapy rehabilitation science Vol.12 No.4

Background: Episacroiliac lipomas may be an undetected cause of low back pain with a high incidence in the general population. To date, research on these lipomas as a cause of non-specific low-back pain is limited. Therefore, the purpose of this case series isto describe the presentation and treatment of three patients who presented with non-specific low back pain where episacroiliaclipomas were observed. This could increase awareness in the identification of this condition and promote research into a more effective approach in the treatment of non-specific low back pain. Design: Case series. Methods: The first patient was a 66-year-old male who presented to physical therapy with chronic non-specific low back pain inthe left sacroiliac joint region with associated radiculopathy. The second patient was a 22-year-old female who also presented tophysical therapy with non-specific low back pain. The last patient was a 73-year-old male who presented with non-specific chroniclow back pain with associated radiculopathy. Results: Overall, the three patients showed improvements in pain levels when treatment specifically targeting the episacroiliaclipomas was initiated with deep tissue manual therapy localized to these lipomas. Conclusions: Pressure applied at the location of these lipomas reproduces symptoms experienced by the patients. This findingmay point to episacroiliac lipomas as major underlying cause of non-specific low back pain. Furthermore, most benefits were seen in patients while specifically targeting these lipomas. Traditional approaches to low back pain continue to be relatively ineffectiveand new options must be explored to determine more effective interventions.

Remembering How: Language, Memory, and the Salience of Manner

( Michele I Feist ),( Paula Cifuentes Ferez ) 서울대학교 인지과학연구소 2013 Journal of Cognitive Science Vol.14 No.4

Inspired by Talmy`s (1985, 2000) seminal work on the lexicalization of motion events, the linguistic encoding of elements of motion events has been an active area of research. Recently, Slobin (2003, 2004, 2006) refined Talmy`s typology, pointing out the differential salience of manner of motion across languages. Among the potential cognitive consequences of this differential salience of manner, Slobin (2003) postulates that manner might be more memorable for speakers of high-manner-salient languages than for speakers of low-manner-salient languages. In this paper, we take up this suggestion, asking whether English speakers and Spanish speakers will show different patterns of errors in a test of recognition for short video clips of motion events, consistent with the Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis. We observed that English speakers produced fewer errors overall, and fewer errors in responses to previously unseen items. Responses to previously viewed items revealed a more subtle effect, with the number of videos viewed at study playing a role in the language effect: English speakers made fewer errors on previously viewed items when they had seen fewer items at study, while Spanish speakers made fewer errors when they had seen more items at study. We discuss the implications of these findings for the Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis and for the role of manner salience in memory for motion events.

A study on QoS improvements in low latency applications using Next Generation Networks and Blockchain

Michele Scarlato,Seungchan Lee,Heung-No Lee 대한전자공학회 2020 대한전자공학회 학술대회 Vol.2020 No.8

Low latency services have strict requirements that should be met to avoid bad Quality of Service (QoS) for the end users. Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) are widely used to provide these kinds of services. The high amount of traffic generated by CDN represents a challenge to face for Internet Service Providers (ISPs), that are required to respond to highly variable traffic demands. The adoption of network paradigms such as the Software Defined Network (SDN) and the Information Centric Network (ICN) has been widely explored in literature in order to solve QoS related problems. In this work, first we analyzed a number of solutions to mitigate this problem, then we examined those approaches where the integration of the blockchain technology and these network paradigms have been proposed. We finally resume our investigation results providing a table including the works taken into consideration.