Your Liver your Voice

 We encourage to submit collaborative projects on:

1)      The Impact of Diet on Liver Health
Explore how the food choices we make—such as eating a high-sugar, high-fat, or plant-based diet—can influence the health of our liver. Learn about how imbalances in our diet can lead to conditions like fatty liver disease, why antioxidants are important for protecting liver cells, and how a balanced, nutritious diet supports overall liver function and well-being. 

2)      Alcohol and the Liver: Myths and Facts
Uncover the truth about how alcohol affects your liver and debunk common misconceptions. Explore the risks associated with excessive drinking, how alcohol consumption can lead to liver damage over time, and the amazing—but limited—ability of the liver to regenerate and repair itself when given the chance.  

3)      Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life: Benefits and Challenges
Delve into how AI is integrated into our lives, from virtual assistants to healthcare and education. This theme can explore the advantages, ethical concerns, and potential future of AI in enhancing our daily lives, including its role in helping us maintain a healthy body and liver. AI can recommend healthy behaviors, track our habits, and even alert us when we are making unhealthy choices.

(Optional) At the same time, you may consider the challenges: How do we ensure that personal health information remains private? Can we fully trust a computer to make critical medical decisions? And what might the future hold as AI continues to grow more advanced and influential?

(If you need suggestions or examples please contact us)

GUIDELINES

Select the target audience (general public, adults, adolescent, children aged 8-11, elders), select the theme and clearly define the message you would like to provide ( …).

Both English and Italian languages are accepted, in case consider using subtitles (non mandatory).

 1.      Short Video (Animated or Live-Action)

• Instructions: Create a video that explains the theme in a concise, visually engaging way. It should be easy to follow and not overly technical, using visuals to support the spoken or on-screen text.
• Guidelines:
  
  • Length: Keep the video between 1 to 3 minutes (ideally 2 minutes) to maintain viewer interest.
  • Resolution: Ensure high-quality video resolution (minimum 1080p).
  • Audio: Use clear audio narration or subtitles. Background music should not overpower the narration.
  • Pacing: Keep the pacing steady to allow viewers time to absorb information.
  • Engagement: Use elements like humor, relatable examples, or animations to make the video memorable.
  • Format: Landscape (YouTube, Facebook) and/or portrait (Instagram)
• Constraints:
  
  • Avoid excessive text on screen; focus on visuals to convey information.
  • Ensure that all visuals and audio are original or properly credited if sourced externally.
  • Keep file size manageable for online viewing, ideally under 500 MB.
  • Avoid hostility – Be careful about your language follow the 10 style principles of Non-Hostile Communication:  https://paroleostili.it/en/manifesto/
  • Avoid stereotypes that might be interpreted as discriminatory

2. Infographic (Clear and Engaging)

• Instructions: Design an infographic that presents information visually and logically, guiding the reader through the theme with icons, diagrams, and minimal text.
• Guidelines:
  
  • Layout: Use a clean, organized layout that directs the eye from one section to another naturally.
  • Text: Keep text concise and readable, focusing on key points only. Use bullet points, short phrases, or headers.
  • Color and Fonts: Use color and fonts strategically to enhance readability; stick to 2-3 colors and 1-2 font styles.
  • Data Visualization: Include charts, graphs, or icons to illustrate data or concepts effectively.
• Constraints:
  
  • Avoid cluttering the design with too much information; keep it visually accessible.
  • Ensure the infographic is high-resolution (minimum 300 dpi) for digital display and potential printing.
  • Limit the total size to one page or vertical scrolling format (ideal for sharing on websites and social media).
  • Avoid hostility – Be careful about your language follow the 10 style principles of Non-Hostile Communication:  https://paroleostili.it/en/manifesto/
  • Avoid stereotypes that might be interpreted as discriminatory

3. Image (e.g., Illustrations, Photos with Text, Visual Designs)

• Instructions: Create a single visual image that conveys the theme effectively, using text only where necessary to support the visual message.
• Guidelines:
  
  • Clarity: The main message or concept should be easily understood at a glance. Avoid overly complex compositions.
  • Resolution: Use high-resolution images (minimum 300 dpi) suitable for digital display.
  • Text: Keep text minimal, adding brief titles or captions only where needed to support the visual.
  • Composition: Use balanced composition and color to guide the viewer’s eye and highlight key points.
• Constraints:
  
  • Do not overcrowd the image with text or multiple competing visuals; simplicity is key.
  • Ensure any photographs, illustrations, or other visuals are original or properly credited if sourced from stock libraries.
  • Size images for sharing on social media or websites, ideally under 10 MB.
  • Be sure to use images that are not protected by copyright
  • Avoid stereotypes that might be interpreted as discriminatory

4. Other Creative Formats (e.g., Podcasts, Interactive Posts, Social Media Stories, etc.)

• Instructions: Choose a creative format that best conveys the theme in an engaging way. The format should be accessible to the target audience and easy to share online.
• Guidelines:
  
  • Podcasts: Keep episodes short (5-10 minutes), with clear audio and engaging narration. Include a structured flow, like an intro, main points, and conclusion, at least 3 episodes are requested.
  • Interactive Posts: Design posts with interactive elements, such as clickable tabs, embedded quizzes, or animations, if the platform allows.
  • Social Media Stories: Use a sequence of short, visually cohesive slides with minimal text to tell a story about the theme.
• Constraints:
  
  • Ensure the content is easy to view or listen to on common devices (e.g., smartphones, tablets, in the main social media Instagram, FB, LinkedIn (for professionls) YouTube.
  • Avoid lengthy content; keep it concise and relevant to the theme to maintain interest.
  • Make sure any interactive elements or external links function correctly before submission.
    

EVALUATION

1. Relevance to the Proposed Theme

• Instructions: Ensure that your project addresses the core scientific theme provided. Every aspect of the content should clearly reflect and relate to the theme.
• Guidelines: Research the theme thoroughly to present accurate and current information. Avoid unrelated details or off-topic content.
• Constraints: Projects that significantly stray from the theme may be penalized or disqualified. Make sure all visuals, text, and narration are focused on the assigned theme.

2. Appropriateness for the Chosen Target Audience

• Instructions: Identify a specific target audience (e.g., children, high school students, college students, general public) and tailor your project to suit their knowledge level, interests, and language.
• Guidelines: Use language, visuals, and examples appropriate for the audience’s level of understanding. Avoid overly complex terms for general audiences or young students, but don’t oversimplify if addressing an informed audience.
• Constraints: Projects should avoid language or examples that are too technical or too simplistic for the intended audience. Clearly state the chosen target audience in your project description.

3. Clarity of the Message

• Instructions: Ensure that your project’s main message is easy to understand and follow. Focus on delivering a clear, well-organized explanation of the topic.
• Guidelines: Use straightforward language, concise text, and visuals that support your message. Consider the flow of information to make complex ideas digestible and avoid unnecessary jargon.
• Constraints: Projects with ambiguous or confusing messages may score lower. Avoid overly dense information and ensure that your message can be understood on the first viewing or reading.

4. Originality

• Instructions: Present your topic in a unique and creative way, whether through innovative design, storytelling, or unconventional perspectives. Aim to stand out with a fresh approach.
• Guidelines: Think beyond traditional presentations; consider new ways to engage the audience, such as using metaphors, storytelling techniques, or unique visual styles. Draw inspiration from other work, but avoid direct imitation.
• Constraints: Projects that closely resemble existing work or lack a distinctive approach may score lower in originality. Plagiarism is prohibited, and originality checks may be conducted.

5. Ability to Engage

• Instructions: Design your project to capture and hold the audience’s attention, using interactive elements, visuals, or narration that keep them interested throughout.
• Guidelines: Use elements like humor, questions, interactive components (if applicable), or visually captivating designs. Appeal to emotions or curiosity to make your topic memorable.
• Constraints: Projects that fail to engage the audience or that are static and uninviting may lose points. Avoid lengthy, unbroken text or monotonous presentations; aim to vary the presentation style to sustain interest.

 Join us in spreading science through creativity and innovation!

IMPORTANT NOTE

These communicative actions aim to promote a healthy lifestyle while avoiding any form of stigmatization of extreme conditions.

Messages that might be interpreted as discriminatory will not be considered.

Important Restrictions

Maximum Applications per Institute in FVG: Each institute may submit up to 6 applications.

Eligible Classes: The competition is suggested for students in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th year classes.

Class Participation Limits: If more than one class is involved, a maximum of two classes may participate per Institute.

Pre-Selection Responsibility: If an Institute wishes to submit more than the allowed number of applications, pre-selection within the school is required to ensure compliance.

Excess Applications: If more than the allowed applications are received, submissions will be considered based on their ranking of submission date and time.

 For further information contact Fondazione Italiana Fegato – ONLUS  comunicazionefif@fegato.it

Teachers/Coordinators can contact Fondazione Italiana Fegato requesting supporting material.

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