Pegaso University

Vital reactions in thermal injury: a forensic review of histological, immunohistochemical and molecular markers

Abstract Distinguishing antemortem from postmortem thermal injury remains one of the most challenging tasks in forensic pathology, particularly in cases involving rapid death, extensive charring, or advanced tissue degradation. Classical macroscopic and histological findings prov...

School‐Based Mindfulness Interventions in Primary Education: A Systematic Review

ABSTRACT Mindfulness has been increasingly implemented in educational settings as a strategy to support children's cognitive, emotional, and behavioral development. This PRISMA‐guided systematic review synthesized empirical evidence published between January 2020 and January 2026...

ACTN3 Variants Beyond Performance: Metabolic and Inflammatory Implications

Background: Athletic performance is a result of interaction between genetic and environmental factors, including training, nutrition, rest, hormonal and psychophysiological status. Numerous genes and polymorphisms can influence key physiological processes, such as muscle contract...

Do digitalization and institutional capacity improve EU fund management for bridging territorial gaps? Evidence from the 2014–2020 Cohesion Policy

Abstract The Cohesion Policy (CP) plays a crucial role in reducing disparities among EU Member States, facilitated by the distribution of European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIFs). Maximizing the impact of these financial resources requires robust administrative performanc...

Musical Instrument Practice as Sensorimotor and Motor–Cognitive Skill Training in Healthy Aging

Background/Objectives: Playing a musical instrument requires precisely timed movements, bimanual or interlimb coordination, visuomotor mapping, auditory and somatosensory feedback, sequence learning, prediction, and executive regulation. This narrative review synthesizes motor, c...

Democratic Algorithmic Accountability Framework (DAAF): A Methodological and Engineering Model for Algorithmic Governance and AI Act Compliance in the Social Economy

Executive Summary Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, the Artificial Intelligence Act ("AI Act"), together with the GDPR and the Data Governance Act, imposes upon organisations a structural redesign of the management of algorithmic systems, particularly where such systems are deployed in...

Physical Activity, Self-Administered Motor Tests, and Academic Achievement in Lower Secondary School Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Physical activity is widely recognized as an important determinant of health and cognitive development; however, the association between specific components of motor performance and academic achievement remains incompletely understood. This cross-sectional study inves...

From FAT to value: building competence through fairness, accountability and transparency for sustainable business

Purpose The aim of this paper is to investigate how core characteristics of artificial intelligence (AI), including fairness, accountability and transparency (FAT), contribute to sustainable business value creation. Design/methodology/approach The data were collected through a su...

Nutrition, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity in Undergraduate Students: A Scoping Review with PRISMA-ScR Checklist

Background/Objectives: University students are particularly vulnerable to unhealthy lifestyle behaviours, including poor dietary habits, insufficient physical activity, and prolonged sedentary time. While these three behaviours have each been extensively studied individually, the...

Immersive Systems for Archaeological Parks and Urban-Scale Heritage: A Systematic Review of Augmented and Virtual Reality Across Ancient Cities, Historic Districts, and Participatory Urban Planning

Immersive technologies support heritage interpretation and management, yet research remains divided between cultural and archaeological heritage and urban planning. This systematic review, reported according to PRISMA 2020, aimed to examine the design, application, and evaluation...

Design and validation of a user experience questionnaire for storytelling-oriented video mapping applications

Abstract Video Mapping, also known as projection mapping, has become an increasingly popular means of telling the story of cultural assets and the context around it by projecting images onto their surface. In this context, a tool to evaluate the narrative effectiveness of project...

Assessing hope in preadolescents: the role of gender and validity of the Italian Children's Hope Scale

The psychological construct of hope, defined as a dynamic cognitive motivational system, is a predictor of psychological strength, well-being and flourishing across children, adolescents and adults. As a positive internal resource, hopeful thinking should be evaluated and fostere...

XR in cultural heritage: a comparative study of motivation, presence, and engagement across 360° virtual tours, VR, and AR at the archaeological site of Villa Regina

Abstract As immersive technologies gain prominence in cultural heritage, understanding their specific experiential qualities has emerged as a central research challenge. This study presents a rigorously controlled comparative analysis of three immersive systems: virtual reality (...

Effects of immersive training on sports perceptual-cognitive skills: A systematic literature review

Immersive training using virtual reality (VR), 360° video, and CAVE environments shows potential for enhancing perceptual-cognitive skills in sports; however, evidence remains limited and methodologies heterogeneous. This systematic review synthesised quantitative controlled inte...

Electrocortical activity across postural conditions during real-world sea navigation in mariners with motion sickness susceptibility

Abstract Work and sports activities can be affected by motion sickness in unstable environments, such as at sea, with potential consequences for performance. Central manifestations of motion sickness have been reported in simulator studies, including changes in cortical oscillati...

The Motor Competence of Learning with a Perception-Awareness Approach: A Pilot Study in the Formal Learning Environment

Background/Objectives: Physical activity in primary school is increasingly recognized not only for developing skill-related fitness, but also for promoting well-being, motivation, and awareness of individual abilities. However, studies integrating quantitative performance data wi...