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Montanaro A, Piccinini G, Mišeikis V, Sorianello V, Giambra MA, Soresi S, Giorgi L, D'Errico A, Watanabe K, Taniguchi T, Pezzini S, Coletti C, Romagnoli M. Sub-THz wireless transmission based on graphene-integrated optoelectronic mixer. Nat Commun 2023; 14:6471. [PMID: 37833246 PMCID: PMC10575943 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-42194-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Optoelectronics is a valuable solution to scale up wireless links frequency to sub-THz in the next generation antenna systems and networks. Here, we propose a low-power consumption, small footprint building block for 6 G and 5 G new radio wireless transmission allowing broadband capacity (e.g., 10-100 Gb/s per link and beyond). We demonstrate a wireless datalink based on graphene, reaching setup limited sub-THz carrier frequency and multi-Gbit/s data rate. Our device consists of a graphene-based integrated optoelectronic mixer capable of mixing an optically generated reference oscillator approaching 100 GHz, with a baseband electrical signal. We report >96 GHz optoelectronic bandwidth and -44 dB upconversion efficiency with a footprint significantly smaller than those of state-of-the-art photonic transmitters (i.e., <0.1 mm2). These results are enabled by an integrated-photonic technology based on wafer-scale high-mobility graphene and pave the way towards the development of optoelectronics-based arrayed-antennas for millimeter-wave technology.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alberto Montanaro
- Photonic Networks and Technologies Lab - CNIT, Via G. Moruzzi,1, 56124, Pisa, Italy.
- TeCIP Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, via G. Moruzzi 1, 56124, Pisa, Italy.
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- NEST, Scuola Normale Superiore, Piazza San Silvestro 12, 56127, Pisa, Italy
- Center for Nanotechnology Innovation @NEST, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Piazza San Silvestro 12, 56127, Pisa, Italy
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- Center for Nanotechnology Innovation @NEST, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Piazza San Silvestro 12, 56127, Pisa, Italy
- Graphene Labs, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, 16163, Genova, Italy
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- Photonic Networks and Technologies Lab - CNIT, Via G. Moruzzi,1, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Inphotec, CamGraPhIC srl, via G. Moruzzi 1, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Inphotec, CamGraPhIC srl, via G. Moruzzi 1, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Ericsson Research, via G. Moruzzi 1, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Research Center for Electronic and Optical Materials, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, 305-0044, Japan
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- Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, 305-0044, Japan
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- NEST, Istituto Nanoscienze-CNR and Scuola Normale Superiore, P.zza S. Silvestro 12, 56127, Pisa, Italy
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- Center for Nanotechnology Innovation @NEST, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Piazza San Silvestro 12, 56127, Pisa, Italy
- Graphene Labs, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, 16163, Genova, Italy
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- Photonic Networks and Technologies Lab - CNIT, Via G. Moruzzi,1, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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Santilli S, Ginevra MC, Di Maggio I, Soresi S, Nota L. In the same boat? An online group career counseling with a group of young adults in the time of COVID-19. Int J Educ Vocat Guid 2021; 22:623-641. [PMID: 34642592 PMCID: PMC8496436 DOI: 10.1007/s10775-021-09505-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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An online group of career counseling for unemployed young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic was developed. Twelve participants were involved in online group career counseling intervention, based on the Life Design for an inclusive and sustainable future. Results indicated at post-test on increased scores on career adaptability, resilience, future orientation, and propensity to identify inclusive and sustainable actions for the future than pre-test. Overall, the online group career counseling intervention effectively promoted particular aspects of young adults' life design for an inclusive e-sustainable future.
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- S. Santilli
- University of Padua, Via Venezia, 14, 35100 Padua, Italy
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- Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied Psychology, University of Padua, Via Venezia, 14, 35100 Padua, Italy
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- Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied Psychology, University of Padua, Via Venezia, 14, 35100 Padua, Italy
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- Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied Psychology, University of Padua, Via Venezia, 14, 35100 Padua, Italy
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- Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied Psychology, University of Padua, Via Venezia, 14, 35100 Padua, Italy
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Marconi S, Giambra MA, Montanaro A, Mišeikis V, Soresi S, Tirelli S, Galli P, Buchali F, Templ W, Coletti C, Sorianello V, Romagnoli M. Photo thermal effect graphene detector featuring 105 Gbit s -1 NRZ and 120 Gbit s -1 PAM4 direct detection. Nat Commun 2021; 12:806. [PMID: 33547318 PMCID: PMC7864989 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-21137-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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One of the main challenges of next generation optical communication is to increase the available bandwidth while reducing the size, cost and power consumption of photonic integrated circuits. Graphene has been recently proposed to be integrated with silicon photonics to meet these goals because of its high mobility, fast carrier dynamics and ultra-broadband optical properties. We focus on graphene photodetectors for high speed datacom and telecom applications based on the photo-thermo-electric effect, allowing for direct optical power to voltage conversion, zero dark current, and ultra-fast operation. We report on a chemical vapour deposition graphene photodetector based on the photo-thermoelectric effect, integrated on a silicon waveguide, providing frequency response >65 GHz and optimized to be interfaced to a 50 Ω voltage amplifier for direct voltage amplification. We demonstrate a system test leading to direct detection of 105 Gbit s-1 non-return to zero and 120 Gbit s-1 4-level pulse amplitude modulation optical signals.
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- S. Marconi
- grid.263145.70000 0004 1762 600XTecip Institute – Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy
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- Photonic Networks and Technologies Lab – CNIT, Pisa, Italy
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- Photonic Networks and Technologies Lab – CNIT, Pisa, Italy
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- grid.25786.3e0000 0004 1764 2907Center for Nanotechnology Innovation @NEST - Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Pisa, Italy ,grid.25786.3e0000 0004 1764 2907Graphene Labs, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genova, Italy
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- Photonic Networks and Technologies Lab – CNIT, Pisa, Italy ,Fondazione INPHOTEC, Pisa, Italy
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- Photonic Networks and Technologies Lab – CNIT, Pisa, Italy ,Fondazione INPHOTEC, Pisa, Italy
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- Nokia Solutions and Networks Italia, Vimercate, Italy
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- grid.425792.fNokia Bell Labs, Stuttgart, Germany
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- grid.425792.fNokia Bell Labs, Stuttgart, Germany
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- grid.25786.3e0000 0004 1764 2907Center for Nanotechnology Innovation @NEST - Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Pisa, Italy ,grid.25786.3e0000 0004 1764 2907Graphene Labs, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genova, Italy
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- Photonic Networks and Technologies Lab – CNIT, Pisa, Italy
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- Photonic Networks and Technologies Lab – CNIT, Pisa, Italy
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Romano R, Thakuria L, De Robertis F, Popov A, Amrani M, Bahrami T, Dalal P, Soresi S, Carby M, Reed A, Simon A, Marczin N. Assessment of endothelial dysfunction in Lung Transplantation. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2017. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2017.02.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Romano R, Thakuria L, Sheibani S, Soresi S, Dalal P, De Robertis F, Popov A, Bahrami T, Amrani M, Carby M, Reed A, Simon A, Marczin N. Role of neutrophil-derived oxidative stress and permeability factors in lung transplantation. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2016. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2016.03.098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Romano R, Thakuria L, Sheibani S, Soresi S, De Robertis F, Popov A, Amrani M, Bahrami T, Carby M, Reed A, Simon A, Marczin N. Evaluation of neutrophil activation in donor lungs for transplantation during perfusion with the organ care system. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2016. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2016.03.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Romano R, Thakuria L, Soresi S, De Robertis F, Popov A, Bahrami T, Amrani M, Carby M, Reed A, Simon A, Marczin N. Neutrophil-derived inflammatory markers and acute kidney injury after lung transplantation. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2016. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2016.03.099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Mori L, Smith J, Montero-Fernandez A, Rice A, Sabashnikov A, Zeriouh M, Carby M, Reed A, Simon A, Popov A, Soresi S. Influence of Non-Donor Specific Antibodies on Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction -A New Risk Factor in Lung Transplantation? J Heart Lung Transplant 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2016.01.642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Patel R, Mohite P, Soresi S, Carby M, Simon A, Reed A. Single Centre Observational Study on Adequacy and Tolerance of Nutrition Support on the First 7 Days of ECMO as Bridge to Lung Transplant. J Heart Lung Transplant 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2016.01.136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Soresi S, Padukone A, Sabashnikov A, Zeriouh M, Carby M, Reed A, Simon A, Popov A. Early Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease After Lung Transplantation Using the RSI and Impact of Surgical Techniques: Minimally Invasive or Clamshell Incision, What Is Better? J Heart Lung Transplant 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2016.01.655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Lyster H, Soresi S, Leaver N, Hall A, Simon A, Reed A, Carby M. Serial Monitoring of Plasma Voriconazole Levels in Lung Transplant Recipients: Results From a Single Centre Experience. J Heart Lung Transplant 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2015.01.669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Shah A, Abdolrasouli A, Soresi S, Herbst S, Reed A, Carby M, Thornton C, Drumright L, Shaunak S, Armstrong-James D. The Utility of Novel Multi-Stage Testing for the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Aspergillosis in a Cohort of Lung Transplant Recipients. J Heart Lung Transplant 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2015.01.861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Carrieri L, Sgaramella T, Bortolon F, Stenta G, Fornaro L, Cracco A, Perini F, Soresi S. Determinants of on-the-job-barriers in employed persons with multiple sclerosis: The role of disability severity and cognitive indices. Work 2014; 47:509-20. [DOI: 10.3233/wor-131623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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- L. Carrieri
- Dipartimento di Scienze Filosofiche, Università di Cassino, Cassino, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Psicologia dello Sviluppo e della Socializzazione, Università di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Divisione di Neurologia, Ospedale Civile S. Bortolo, Vicenza, Italy
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- Divisione di Neurologia, Ospedale Civile S. Bortolo, Vicenza, Italy
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- Centro Sclerosi Multipla e Continuità Assistenziale Neurologica, Ospedale S. Bortolo, Vicenza, Italy
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- Servizio di Psicologia, Ospedale Civile S. Bortolo, Vicenza, Italy
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- Divisione di Neurologia, Ospedale Civile S. Bortolo, Vicenza, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Psicologia dello Sviluppo e della Socializzazione, Università di Padova, Padova, Italy
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Bertani A, Vitulo P, Soresi S, DeMonte L, Tuzzolino F, Callari A, Gridelli B. 711 Changes in Pulmonary Volumes in Patients Who Underwent Lung Transplantation for Pulmonary Fibrosis. J Heart Lung Transplant 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2012.01.726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Bertani A, DeMonte L, Vitulo P, Soresi S, Callari A, Tuzzolino F, Di Paola G, Arcadipane A, Gridelli B. 640 The Administration of Exogenous Surfactant during Cold Preservation Can Improve Pulmonary Function after Lung Transplantation in a Swine Model of Prolonged Ischemia. J Heart Lung Transplant 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2012.01.654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Traina M, Curcio G, Tarantino I, Soresi S, Barresi L, Vitulo P, Gridelli B. New endoscopic over-the-scope clip system for closure of a chronic tracheoesophageal fistula. Endoscopy 2010; 42 Suppl 2:E54-5. [PMID: 20157889 DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1243824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND The literature places special focus on the quality of life (QoL) of individuals with disability and on their self-determination and social and work participation. The field of vocational guidance also considers the satisfaction these individuals experience concerning their future crucial to their QoL. At the same time, however, persons with disability are at great risk of not making highly advantageous choices for their future. Hence, teachers and career counsellors can play an important role in vocational guidance for persons with disability. METHODS The present study was aimed at investigating the ideas of a group of teachers asked to describe in writing the future of hypothetical students with disability. Their descriptions were first analysed to verify whether any reference was made to the construct of QoL and whether a significant role was attributed to aspects of work inclusion and work satisfaction. Response category differences were then compared for curricular teachers vs. specialised teachers, elementary school teachers vs. middle school teachers, and low self-efficacy vs. high self-efficacy teachers. RESULTS Teachers describing the future of a hypothetical student with Down's syndrome mentioned some aspects of QoL and emphasised certain features over others. Several category type differences teachers emerged, although not always in line with expectations. CONCLUSIONS Teachers' ideas on the future of individuals with intellectual disability are characterised by a certain bias towards the restrictions that impairment can imply. In consideration of our findings, the need for training actions is highlighted.
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- L Nota
- Dipartimento di Psicologia dello Sviluppo e della Socializzazione, University of Padova, Italy.
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Nota L, Ferrari L, Soresi S, Wehmeyer M. Self-determination, social abilities and the quality of life of people with intellectual disability. J Intellect Disabil Res 2007; 51:850-65. [PMID: 17910537 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2006.00939.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The international literature has documented that self-determination is impacted by environmental factors, including living or work settings; and by intraindividual factors, including intelligence level, age, gender, social skills and adaptive behaviour. In addition, self-determination has been correlated with improved quality of life (QoL). This study sought to contribute to the growing literature base in this area by examining the relationship among and between personal characteristics, self-determination, social abilities and the environmental living situations of people with intellectual disabilities (ID). METHODS The study involved 141 people with ID residing in Italy. Healthcare professionals and social workers who had known participants for at least 1 year completed measures of self-determination, QoL and social skills. Analysis of variance was conducted to verify whether different levels of intellectual impairment were associated with different degrees of the dependent variables. The Pearson product-moment correlation was used to examine any relationships among dependent variables and IQ scores. Finally, discriminant function analysis was used to examine the degree to which IQ score, age, self-determination and social abilities predicted membership in groups that were formed based on living arrangement, and on QoL status (high vs. low). RESULTS The anova determined, as expected, that participants with more severe ID showed the lowest levels of self-determination, QoL and social abilities. Discriminant function analysis showed that (a) individuals attending day centres were distinguished from those living in institutions in that they were younger and showed greater autonomy of choice and self-determination in their daily activities; (b) basic social skills and IQ score predicted membership in the high or low QoL groups; and (c) the IQ score predicted membership in the high or low self-determination groups. A manova conducted to examine gender- and age-level differences on self-determination found gender differences; women had higher self-determination scores than men. CONCLUSIONS These findings contribute to an emerging knowledge base pertaining to the role of intraindividual and environmental factors in self-determination and QoL. In general, the study replicated findings pertaining to the relative contribution of intelligence to self-determination and QoL, added information about the potential contribution of social abilities, and pointed to the potentially important role of opportunities to make choices as a particularly important aspect of becoming more self-determined, at least in the context of residential settings.
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- L Nota
- Department of Psychology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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Nota L, Soresi S, Perry J. Quality of life in adults with an intellectual disability: the Evaluation of Quality of Life Instrument. J Intellect Disabil Res 2006; 50:371-85. [PMID: 16629930 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2006.00785.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The construct of quality of life (QoL) has been the focus of a great deal of recent research and has been operationalized in the assessment of the effectiveness of biomedical and rehabilitative interventions. Consequently, the effective measurement of QoL has become a relevant issue. QoL assessment should take account of both objective life conditions and reported satisfaction with those conditions, and should recognize that QoL has multiple domains. There is also evidence to suggest that it is useful to supplement such assessments with the evaluations of significant others within a multidimensional assessment perspective. METHODS The current study describes a further stage of testing and refinement of the Evaluation of Quality of Life Instrument (EQLI), which was designed to elicit from staff of health and social care services assessments of the level of satisfaction experienced by adults with an intellectual disability. Specifically, the EQLI's internal consistency, and construct, convergent and discriminant validity were analysed. RESULTS The EQLI appears to be a psychometrically valid measure for collecting data on the levels of satisfaction which, according to health and social services staff, might be experienced by individuals with an intellectual disability who attend residential institutions and community-based day centres. The factor analyses supported a three-factor structure for the EQLI and reliability estimates of scores on the three factors were in the moderate to high range. The data collected supported convergent and discriminant validity. CONCLUSIONS The results indicate that the EQLI is an effective measure for gaining staff perceptions of individuals who may be at risk of dissatisfaction with various QoL domains. The EQLI is as an instrument which, within a multidimensional assessment, could contribute to the identification of areas of user dissatisfaction with services.
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- L Nota
- University of Padua, Padova, Italy.
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Soresi S, Scichilone N, Togias A, Bellia V. Impaired Bronchodilatory Effect of Deep Inspiration With Increased Asthma Severity. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2005.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Saviolo-Negrin N, Soresi S, Baccichetti C, Pozzan G, Trevisan E. Observations on the visual-perceptual abilities and adaptive behavior in adults with Down syndrome. Am J Med Genet Suppl 2005; 7:309-13. [PMID: 2149967 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.1320370761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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In this research, we consider some psychological, social, and clinical implications of premature aging in persons with Down syndrome (DS). Perceptual and adaptive tests contribute to a better knowledge of the characteristics of mental decline and self-government in DS adults. Visual-perceptual abilities (as measured by the Frosting Development Test of Visual Perception) and behavioral and social adaptation (measured by the Brown Adaptive Behavioral Inventory) were examined in 44 DS subjects aged 14 to 43 years. The results indicated a general decline in performance in the older groups (over 25 years), except in the visual-motor subtest, where a decline is less evident, as this ability continues to be exercised in craft work. Statistical analysis indicates a significant correlation between perceptual abilities, adaptive scales, and mental age. From the data collected, we draw some general conclusions about the trend of perceptual abilities and self-government in relation to aging in DS persons.
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- N Saviolo-Negrin
- Dipartimento di Psicologia Generale, Università di Padova, Italy
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Lancioni GE, Oliva D, Pellegrino A, Soresi S. A person with intellectual and visual disabilities achieving independent task performance through a self-operated instruction system. Int J Rehabil Res 1998; 21:231-5. [PMID: 9924684 DOI: 10.1097/00004356-199806000-00010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- G E Lancioni
- Department of Psychology, University of Leiden, The Netherlands
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The aim of the present work was to test some of the criteria for automaticity of spatial-location coding claimed by Hasher and Zacks, particularly individual differences (as intelligence invariance) and effortful encoding strategies. Two groups of subjects, 15 with mental retardation (Down Syndrome, mean chronological age, 20.9 yr.; mean mental age, 11.6 yr.) and 15 normal children (mean age, 11.5 yr.), were administered four kinds of stimuli (pictures, concrete words, nonsense pictures, and abstract words) at one location on a card. Subsequently, subjects were presented the items on the card's centre and were required to place the items in their original locations. Analysis indicated that those with Down Syndrome scored lower than normal children on the four tasks and that stimuli were better or worse remembered according to their characteristics, e.g., their imaginability. Results do not support some of the conditions claimed to be necessary criteria for automaticity in the recall of spatial locations as stated by Hasher and Zacks.
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- G M Zucco
- Dipartimento di Psicologia Generale, Università di Padova, Italia
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Menard S, Porrow G, Giani S, Bedini A, Bidoli P, Santoro A, Bregni M, Gianni A, Pilotti S, Rilke F, Soresi S, Fasolato S, Colnaghi M. Chapter 16 Detection of SCLC metastic cells in bone marrow by means of the monoclonal antibody MLuC1. Lung Cancer 1988. [DOI: 10.1016/s0169-5002(88)80018-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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