bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Uso de la planta de girasol (Helianthus annuus L.), con adiciones de ácido húmico y zinc en la fitorremediación de suelos cacaoteros con cadmio
Authors: Valdiviezo Freire Eison Wilfrido , Verdezoto Vargas Víctor Hugo , Ortiz Veloz Haylis Yajaira
Published: July 2024

El experimento se realizó en el cantón Pedro Carbo, con suelos colectados de la zona cacaotera de Milagro provincia del Guayas, con 0,50 mg·kg-1 de cadmio.  El objetivo de este experimento fue generar alternativas tecnológicas de fitorremediación mediante el uso del girasol como planta fitoestabilizadora de cadmio más la adición de sustancias húmicas y zinc en suelos cacaoteros contaminados.  Se usó la variedad de girasol Lemon Queen, más tratamientos con base de ácidos húmicos y sulfato de zinc.  El diseño empleado fue de bloques completamente al azar y se analizaron variables agronómicas y químicas de suelos y tejidos.  El efecto por la aplicación de tratamientos con sulfato de zinc fue notorio en la variable número de capítulos con más de 13; al final del experimento el suelo presentó bajas concentraciones de cadmio en todos los tratamientos (0,10 a 0,28 mg·kg-1) en comparación a la concentración determinada al inicio del experimento (0,50 mg·kg-1); el zinc en el suelo por efecto de su aplicación como impulsor se concentró en cantidades de 143 a 158 mg·kg-1. En el análisis químico de la biomasa aérea y radicular se cuantificó bajas concentraciones en los tratamientos donde no se aplicó Sulfato de Zinc, en comparación que cuando se aplicó, como es obvio el Zinc tendió a concentrarse más en los tratamientos donde se aplicó este elemento (78 a 113 mg·kg-1 en biomasa aérea y 98 a 102 mg·kg-1 en biomasa radicular), demostrando que la planta de girasol no necesita de impulsores.
The relationship between polysubstance abuse and myocardial histopathological lesions
Authors: Do Thi Thuong Thuong Do Thi Thuong Thuong
Published: July 2024

Background: Substance abuse can affect most organs of the body, with the cardiovascular system being a primary target. Objective: This study aims to investigate the association between myocardial lesions and polysubstance use status. Subjects and Methods: Subjects and Methods: A total of fifty-five deceased individuals were examined at the Ho Chi Minh City Forensic Medicine Center, all of whom tested positive for substance abuse through blood tests. Myocardial injuries were assessed using Hematoxylin and Eosin (HE) and Trichrome Masson histopathology specimens. Results: The study found that all cases (100%) involved morphine use, with 65.5% involving the concurrent use of two substances and 7.3% involving the concurrent use of three substances. The most common myocardial lesions observed were fibrotic proliferation (72.7%) and ischemia-related lesions (34.5%). Conclusion: The study demonstrates a significant association between polysubstance abuse and the risk of fibrogenesis and fat infiltration in the myocardium. These findings underscore the importance of addressing polysubstance abuse in cardiovascular health interventions.
Designing a knowledge assessment system for the Data structures and Algorithms course
Authors: Hoang Ngoc Long Hoang Ngoc Long , Mai Trung Thanh Mai Trung Thanh , Do Van Nhon Do Van Nhon
Published: July 2024

The course of Data Structures and Algorithms is one of the fundamental and crucial subjects in the curriculum of the Information Technology field. This course serves as the foundation for understanding and applying data structures and algorithms in solving real-world and complex problems. However, teaching and learning Data Structures and Algorithms often face many challenges. Students often struggle with understanding and applying concepts, algorithms, and data structures to real-world problems. Moreover, assessing students' knowledge and learning performance in the course also requires accuracy and objectivity. In this context, designing and implementing a system to support testing and evaluating knowledge for the Data Structures and Algorithms course becomes truly necessary. Such a system not only helps students grasp knowledge effectively but also provides opportunities for instructors to monitor students' learning progress and provide feedback for them to improve their learning outcomes. The paper will present the design of techniques for building an application for testing and evaluating knowledge in the Data Structures and Algorithms course. This application will be a useful tool for both instructors and students, thereby enhancing the quality of teaching and learning in Information Technology-related subjects.
Biochemistry and laboratory diagnosis of obesity
Authors: Milinković Neda , Bogavac-Stanojević Nataša , Vekić Jelena , Jovičić Snežana , Kotur-Stevuljević Jelena
Published: July 2024

Until now, a lot of research has been carried out which significantly helped in understanding and solving the problem of obesity. Despite this, there has been an upward in obesity trend at the global level. The role of laboratory diagnostics in the field of obesity is of great importance to doctors for establishing a diagnosis and monitoring the effects of therapy. Determining biochemical parameters also contributes to practical usefulness in the prevention of this disease, and prevention of consequent complications. Routinely available biochemical analyses are usually used to diagnose and monitor the effects of obesity therapy. The initial association related to laboratory analyses refers to parameters of lipid status, but there are a variety of routine laboratory parameters that can help in understanding and monitoring obesity from different angles. Timely and adequate management of obesity is also of interest from an economic aspect. For this reason, the topic of this research is to summarize the latest aspects of the concept of obesity, specifically from the point of view of biochemistry and laboratory diagnostics. Taking into account the complexity of this disease, it is important to point out the future perspectives and challenges that inevitably arise before both laboratory professionals and healthcare providers in general.
Obesity management: A clinician's perspective lečenje gojaznosti iz perspective kliničara
Authors: Polovina Snežana , Šumarac-Dumanović Mirjana , Micić Dragan
Published: July 2024

The global epidemic of obesity has affected almost every country in the world, causing an enormous social and health burden. Although many countermeasures have been introduced against this epidemic, obesity is still on the rise. An important step in this area was made when obesity was classified as a disease. The recognition of obesity as a disease enables governments and state agencies to develop their own plans to curb the obesity epidemic. Obesity has been recognized as a problem from ancient times, and different measures have been suggested as solutions. Modern management of obesity is currently based on the following therapeutic principles: diet, exercise, psychological support, pharmacological treatment, and bariatric surgery. The history of pharmaceutical treatment is rather long and full of withdrawals of the drugs due to various reasons. New perspectives and promising results were introduced with a class of drugs based on incretins. These drugs were developed as agonists of gastrointestinal peptides in a mono form or a combination of two or three different agonists, achieving results similar to the effects of bariatric surgery. Currently, about 70 different therapeutical principles are in the process of development. Problems related to the drugs on the market are their high prices, limited capacity for production, and lack of experience regarding long-term use.
Pharmacotherapy of obesity: State of the art and perspectives
Authors: Sićović Katarina , Micov Ana
Published: July 2024

Obesity is a chronic, progressive, and recurring disease. The prevalence of obesity has reached pandemic proportions, along with overweight-related conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers. Reducing residual morbidity is the main goal of obesity treatment. Pharmacotherapy is intended for patients who have not responded to lifestyle interventions. There are currently six anti-obesity medications (orlistat, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, liraglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide) approved for long-term obesity management. Most of them, except orlistat, predominantly act centrally by increasing satiety, as well as reducing appetite and food reward. The most effective anti-obesity drugs are semaglutide and tirzepatide, which might provide weight loss of more than 10% of the initial weight. Although all anti-obesity medications have been demonstrated to improve cardiometabolic risk factors, only liraglutide and semaglutide lower the risk of major cardiovascular events in patients with or without established cardiovascular disease. A personalized approach, considering both drug (weight-reducing capacity and drug safety) and patient (comorbidities, age, and the patient's preferences) features, guarantees the best results. In this article, we will critically appraise the efficacy and safety of currently approved anti-obesity medications and those in the pipeline.
Effects of probiotic intervention on obesity-related miRNAs
Authors: Okuka Nina , Berit Hippe , Đorđević Brižita , Ivanović Nevena
Published: July 2024

Obesity is considered to be a chronic complex disease that increases the risk of diabetes, heart diseases and certain cancers. According to the literature, in obese people the gastrointestinal microbiota is disturbed, which could be the cause of the onset of obesity and related diseases. Moreover, there are small non-coding RNAs (microRNAs) that are disturbed in obesity, which are also considered to be a possible mechanism of probiotics' action. Certain microRNAs are involved in the development and metabolism of adipose tissue cells, as well as the secretion and action of insulin, showing that changed expression of certain miRNAs could have a significant impact on the onset and development of obesity and obesity-related diseases. Thus, miRNAs are considered to be possible markers for the diagnosis and prognosis of various metabolic diseases, and possible therapeutic targets for the treatment of obesity and related diseases. Considering the growing need of the healthcare system for nutraceuticals and dietary supplements that present effective and safe medical nutritive therapy in obese individuals, this work aimed to assess the beneficial effects of probiotics on obesity-related microRNAs. In this review, we described the role of microRNAs and probiotics in obesity and the association between probiotics and obesityrelated microRNAs. Circulating miRNAs' profile in obese individuals significantly differs from that of normal-weight individuals. miRNAs such as miR-155, miR-221, miR-24-3p, and miR181a are over-expressed, while miR-26b and 125a are under-expressed in obese patients compared to non-obese individuals. It has been found that supplementation with Bifidobacterium bifidum and Lactobacillus acidophilus could downregulate the expression of miR-155 and miR221, and upregulate the expression of miR-26b. Supplementation with a probiotic formulation containing S. boulardii, L. plantarum 299v, and octacosanol led to the downregulation of miR155 and miR-24-3p expression. miR-125a and miR-181a were upregulated and downregulated, respectively, after the intervention with L. delbrueckii and L. rhamnosus. After reviewing the available literature, we can conclude that probiotics have beneficial effects on microRNAs altered in obesity, which could provide an effective strategy for the management of obesity.
Hemoptysis: A warning sign of pulmonary and extrapulmonary diseases: Experience from the Emergency Center
Authors: Janković Jelena , Radončić Damir , Mandić Sara , Biševac Gordana , Laban Marija , Jandrić Aleksandar
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Hemoptysis is the expectoration of blood from the tracheobronchial tree. Hemoptysis is the most common manifestation of pulmonary or extrapulmonary diseases. The amount of blood coughed up can be minimal to massive, which can be life-threatening. This research aimes to determine the etiology and diagnostics of hemoptysis. Materials and methods: This retrospective study included 150 patients with hemoptysis who were examined in the Emergency Center in April 2022. and April 2023. Results: In the study group, about 2/3 of the patients had at least one comorbidity, and the most common was arterial hypertension. It was also the main cause of hemoptysis (41%). Approximately half of the patients had a pulmonary or extra-pulmonary cause. A quarter of patients needed hospital treatment. 31 bronchoscopies and 2 embolizations were performed. There was no statistically significant association between elevated D-dimer values and CT findings of pulmonary embolism. Conclusion: Coughing up blood can be life-threatening and lead to a fatal outcome. That is why timely and adequate diagnostics are needed. Although patients are most often referred to a pulmonologist, the reason is also extra-pulmonary, and a multidisciplinary approach is needed to provide adequate care and timely treatment.
Impact of devastating earthquakes in Croatia in 2020
Authors: Uroš Mario , Atalić Josip , Demšić Marija , Baniček Maja , Šavor-Novak Marta , Kadić Alen
Published: July 2024

At the beginning of 2020, the area of Zagreb was hit by an earthquake of magnitude Mw5.4, where a significant number of buildings in the historic core of the city was damaged. Not long after that, at the end of the same year, a strong earthquake of magnitude Mw6.4 hit the area of Sisak-Moslavina County, which is about 50 km away from Zagreb. It was a significantly stronger earthquake that had enormous consequences for that region and much wider. Earthquakes struck during the Covid-19 pandemic and shocked the whole country. This multi-hazard scenario surprised everybody, as the country was not ready. Regardless, in the first hours after the earthquake, a system of damage assessment was established based on experts from the academic and professional community, which would later grow into Croatian Centre for Earthquake Engineering. From a technical point of view, this paper refers to the response of the system to the earthquakes, post-earthquake activities of Croatian Centre for Earthquake Engineering and with challenges and problems in organization of damage inspection of the buildings. The paper briefly describes the earthquake scenarios in Zagreb and Petrinja. The typical vulnerable buildings typology and damage are described, trying to find explanations and guidelines for the future earthquakes. The focus is on the unreinforced masonry buildings and out of plane failures which prevail in damage, especially in historical buildings of cultural heritage. Such significant damage to buildings of historical importance makes us think about the way of their future protection and restoration that will follow. Also, some positive experiences in construction practice are highlighted. At the end, a perspective is given for the further development and improvement of the post-earthquake response system, and the need for cooperation of several professions is highlighted in order to obtain a synchronized response to earthquakes. In addition, international cooperation in the organization of the system before and after the earthquake is of key importance.
The future of seismic design of steel structures PR EN 1998-1-1 and PR EN 1998-1-2
Authors: Subotić Petar , Muhadinović Mladen , Sćepanović Biljana , Lučić Duško
Published: July 2024

The first generation of Eurocode 8 has appeared some twenty years ago. At that time, it presented a brand new and modern seismic standard. But twenty years is a relatively long period and during it a lot has been happening in the field of seismic design of buildings. Latest scientific research together with the identified shortcomings in the current version of Eurocode 8 created a need for it to be updated. Bearing that in mind European commission began to work on the second generation of Eurocodes. They are expected to be finished and ready for adoption in a sequential manner at the start of 2026. In this paper the first draft of the second generation of Eurocode 8 (parts 1-1 and 1-2) is presented with specific attention being paid to seismic design of steel structures. The main part of Eurocode 8 which was EN 1998-1-1 is now divided into two parts: EN 1998-1-1 and EN 1998-1-2. These two documents combined give basic rules for the design of seismic resistant structures. They are massive, comprehensive and filled with novelties and latest scientific research in the area of seismic design. Bearing in mind that the two before mentioned drafts have over five hundred pages combined and that this paper can only be so long only the most important novelties are presented without going too much into details. The topics that are covered in this overview paper are general concept of seismic design and representation of seismic action, soil classification and site amplification effects, methods of seismic analysis and seismic design of steel structures. With all proposed changes and advances in mind it is safe to say that the second generation of Eurocode 8 will be a large step forward and will set a high bar for other seismic standards to reach. The advances that are made in field of steel structures will make them even more attractive in earthquake prone areas.
Teachers' optimism and self-regulation as predictors of readiness for professional development
Authors: Beara-Benjak Mirjana , Trbojević-Jocić Jovana
Published: July 2024

This research examines the relationship between teachers' optimism/pessimism, primary and secondary control, and readiness for professional development in primary and secondary schools in Serbia. A total of 284 teachers participated in the study (82% female, M age =42.58, SD age =9.40), with an average of 17 years of teaching experience, and filled out the Teachers' Readiness for Professional Development Scale (RPD-Ts), the Optimism/Pessimism Scale (O/P), and the Primary and Secondary Control Scales (PSC). Optimism and Pessimism represent significant predictors of Primary (F(2,277) = 36.12, p<.01) and Secondary control (F(2,277) = 23.76, p<.01), with Optimism (b = .388) and Pessimism (b =-.119) as individual predictors of Primary control, and Pessimism (b = .335) as an individual predictor of Secondary control. Results of multiple regression analyses show that Primary and Secondary control, Optimism and Pessimism represent significant predictors of four intrinsically oriented subscales of teacher's readiness to develop professionally, and one subscale of extrinsically oriented motivation. Primary control and Optimism stand out as the strongest individual predictors of intrinsically motivated readiness to develop professionally, while Secondary control and Pessimism have the strongest predictive effect on extrinsic motivation for professional development.
Comparative analysis of reading comprehension in educational systems of Dinaric region
Authors: Mihajlovska Biljana , Đukić Danijela , Ranđelović Branislav
Published: July 2024

Educational systems around the world are continuously improving their policies and strategic documents, aiming to improve the curricula. The same approach can be noticed in the countries of so called "Dinaric region" (Western Balkan countries + Croatia + Slovenia). One of the most common strategic direction is work on development of students' language literacy. It is implemented through teachers work, but it must be evaluated through testing of student achievements at national level and through international educational studies, as PIRLS. The aim of this research paper is to explore the possibilities how national curriculums in in six educational systems of dinaric countriesdeal with language literacy and the development of reading skills. We also compare those curricula and try to find the reasons that may also affect students achievement. Despite the conclusion that time recommended for mother language classes in dinaric countries is similar and within the limits of the average time in other European countries, teaching effects are not the same.
Psychological problems of children and young people in the digital world
Authors: Trebješanin Žarko , Kopunović-Torma Dijana
Published: July 2024

In the modern world, the influence of the Internet and information technologies is very large, and the age limit of users is getting lower and lower. For this reason, the issue of impact on children's development and behavior is fully expected. The views of scientists and the public are divided, and the more new media communications develop, the more evidence there is of their negative impact. The aim of the paper is to review the basic characteristics of the influence of the Internet, computer games and other media on children and young people, as well as the psychological problems that may arise. It is even considered that excessive use of modern communication technology contributes to changing our traditional, immediate interpersonal relationships, partnership, peer and parent-child relationships, which are being damaged. This can contribute to the emergence of new "role models" found on the Internet because the Internet, television and other media shape the psyche of modern children who spend 5 to 10 times more with them than in activities with their parents. Today's young people who are on the Internet for hours every day often do not know how to listen to each other, they are impatient to express what they want. They lack essential social skills to navigate the real social environment because they do not have enough opportunities to develop the power of empathy in direct contact with their loved ones. Instead of live chat, they exchange messages and pictures. Digital violence is particularly widespread on social networks among young people and children, precisely because they do not have developed empathy, emotional and social intelligence, and therefore are not aware of the consequences of their inappropriate social behavior on other people. Digital communication is fast and efficient for the exchange of information, it brings many conveniences in everyday life and work, but it lacks immediacy and monitoring the feedback of the interlocutors, both verbal and non-verbal. And precisely that feedback (interlocutor's signals) is essential in modeling humanquality communication and building healthy relationships.
Research results of the combined machine that fertilizes the soil on the slopes
Authors: Huseyn Nuraddin
Published: July 2024

One of the important agrotechnical measures that ensure abundant and high-quality harvest is the equal distribution of mineral fertilizers in the field. Equal distribution of nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) in equal quantities, equality of nutrient points in the soil layer is ensured. An environment of continuous nutrition of the seed is created. Even distribution of mineral fertilizers in the soil layer in grain cultivation, as well as plant resistance during wintering, has a positive effect on plant height and quality grain maturity. In our research work, by evenly distributing mineral fertilizers in the soil layer, more than 6 centners of yield per hectare was obtained. A combined machine was developed in our laboratory, experimental field and laboratory tests were conducted. According to the main results of the research, 3 types of mineral fertilizers were taken. Urea, double superphosphate, potassium fertilizers were determined in the distribution percentage and amount of fertilizers on slopes up to 15 degrees. Depending on the slopes, the amount of distribution of mineral fertilizers per 1 m2 and the amount of fertilizers per plant were determined. Based on the obtained results, graphs and tables were drawn up and analyzed.
Sociological approach in managing high school violence in Serbia in the COVID - 19 postpandemic period
Authors: Milosavljević-Stević Milena , Radosavljević Života , Anđelković Aleksandar
Published: July 2024

It is evident that the world has been grappling with violence of various kinds and levels through history. Precise analyses indicate that contemporary society views this issue from the perspectives of security and rights, emphasizing preventive action and the sanctioning of perpetrators. There are few studies that delve into the sociological aspect of violence, despite sociology being a social science which examines human relationships and interactions. Given that sociology has developed specialized branches such as cultural sociology, rural sociology, sociology of religion, business sociology, sociology of labour, sociology of sport, etc., there is a need to consider introducing sociology of violence as a branch of study that comprehensively addresses the issue of violence. This is significant as the intensity of violence not directly related to war activities is drastically increasing, even with dramatic consequences. In the light of the above, it is essential to focus attention specifically on certain types of violence and their causes. This paper draws attention to the sociological managerial aspect of high school violence in the Republic of Serbia, encompassing not only violence among students, but also violence by teachers against students, students against teachers, and violence perpetrated by parents against teachers. The research focuses on the period following the conclusion of the Covid-19 pandemic crisis in the Republic of Serbia, aiming to determine whether and to what extent the pandemic has affected violence in Serbia high schools. The aim of this paper is to highlight specific sociological phenomena that influence violence in Serbian high schools, with the intention that the research findings could be used to formulate policies and strategies against all types of violence in high schools.
Strategic approaches to human resources management in the Post of Serbia: A case study
Authors: Pavlović Marko , Premović Jelena , Simić Miodrag
Published: July 2024

The aim of this work is to reveal the strategic approach to human resources management in the Post of Serbia based on the opinions of employees. The total number of respondents is 102. In addition to the theoretical part, the paper also contains empirical research, thus providing significant information to the sector that has the task of developing and managing personnel in the Post of Serbia. The authors conducted the research using the survey method, and the further processing procedure was carried out thanks to the statistical program SPSS version 26. The subject of the research is determining the degree of job satisfaction and work engagement of employees at the Post of Serbia, as well as identifying areas in human resource management that require improvement.
Managing logistics standards to increase the market competitiveness of the organization
Authors: Somborac Borko , Stevanović Mirjana , Jovanović Dejan
Published: July 2024

By implementing the standardization of logistics services, modern organizations strive to reduce the cost of circulating inefficient services and improve overall efficiency, thereby aiding overall economic growth. The aim of this paper is to show how logistics standardization affects the development of corporate market competitiveness. First, the standardization of logistics services significantly promotes the corporate tendency to establish a long-term market position. Also, the standardization of logistics functions aims to mitigate financial fluctuations and accelerate organizational growth. And finally, the understanding of the globalization of business relations in the context of business logistics should show how traditional logistics functions have shifted towards modern trends. This paper also presents the role of logistics standardization in promoting corporate mechanisms in the context of restructuring operations aimed at increasing the adaptive capacity of the organization and its further distribution of services in different markets.
Application of FMEA in the automotive industry: Present situation and perspectives in the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Tadić Danijela , Banduka Nikola , Petrović Tijana , Komatina Nikola
Published: July 2024

This paper conducts an analysis of the application of FMEA in companies operating in the automotive industry within the territory of the Republic of Serbia, focusing on the current situation and future perspectives. The basic characteristics of implementing this analysis are presented, such as the number of employees involved in the implementation process and the prevalence of different types of FMEA in the considered companies. Additionally, the study presents and analyses the needs for methodological improvements and the adoption of modern tools in conducting FMEA. The aim of this research is to present the current situation and challenges in the application of FMEA in the automotive industry in the Republic of Serbia, as well as to identify possibilities for future improvements.
Specifying clauses in the administrative-legal style of 19th-century Serbian language
Authors: Pavlović-Jovanović Jelena
Published: July 2024

The paper examines the status of specifying clauses in the administrative-legal style of the Serbian language dating back to the 19th century. The corpus includes texts from 19th-century constitutions (adopted in 1835, 1838, 1869, 1888, and 1901) and the Collection of Laws and Decrees adopted by the Principality/Kingdom of Serbia. To isolate the normative-legal and ideological layers of the texts, the analysis employs a combination of historical-linguistic, syntactic-semantic, and functional methods, as well as legal theory methodology. As a result of the recent development of the Serbian language, the specifying meaning is only found infrequently in the examined corpus. Clauses introduced by the conjunction s tim da occur in postpositions and encode information of secondary importance to administrative-legal norms. Furthermore, an online (available) search of the Legal Information System of the Republic of Serbia reveals that the specifying meaning is only marginal even in modern legal language.
The mother archetype in the drama The Sanctuary of Abraham by Mavro Vetranović
Authors: Jekić Sara
Published: July 2024

Vetranović's work, diverse in genres and themes, marked the 16th century and introduced the Christian Renaissance as a new ruling epoch in Dubrovnik, with him being a key representative. With his creative skills, this Benedictine monk, poet, devotee, and restorer of Christian themes and motifs in literature "revived" striking biblical female characters, who even then served an important function - to provide a universal model of education and governance for the female population. Inspired by the Old Testament biblical story (from the Book of Genesis) about Abraham's testing and the most difficult sacrifice for any parent, Vetranović wrote the pious drama The Sanctuary of Abraham, in which he paid special attention to Abraham's wife, Sarah. Sarah enchanted the then-reading audience with her spiritual beauty and moral sublimity, while her sacrifice for her only son and perseverance in faith, love, and hope established her as a good example of the archetype of unconditional maternal love.
From the contemporary anthroponymy of Novi Sad 1: Personal names of male children born in Novi Sad in 2021
Authors: Marković Brankica
Published: July 2024

This paper presents and analyzes the personal names of male children born in Novi Sad in 2021. The aim of the paper is to show which male names are popular today and whether fashion takes precedence over tradition when choosing a child's name, as well as to determine the frequency of recorded names. Names are classified according to their origins, structures, and meaning. As no similar scientific research has been conducted in recent times, this study can be considered scientifically current and relevant, and it will make a modest contribution to the contemporary anthroponymy of Novi Sad.
The dramas of Manojlo Đorđević Prizrenac on the Serbian stage
Authors: Pejčić Aleksandar
Published: July 2024

The paper interprets and evaluates the dramas performed by Manojlo Đorđević Prizrenac: Slobodarka, Zlatna grivna, and Jasmina and Irena. The first part of the paper focuses on the key poetic, dramaturgical, and genre features of these dramas, demonstrating that Prizrenac was a good playwright who mastered this demanding form very early on. The dominant meaning layers of each drama were interpreted separately (action, plot, space, and conception of characters) from a structural, semiological, and cultural point of view. The final part of the paper examines the reception of criticism as well as the place of Prizrenac's drama opus in the history of Serbian theater from a literary-historical and theatrical perspective. His dramas were performed with nice scenic success in the National Theaters in Belgrade and Novi Sad, as well as Nikšić and Niš.
Mail transfer during the first reign of Prince Miloš
Authors: Milojević Vesna
Published: July 2024

The mail transfer in Serbia can be tracked from Menzulana's post stations, Tatarian courier service, and appointment of the chief supervisor to Constitution of postal administration which enabled a gradual transformation of this state institution into the system similar to current one. This transformation followed the Serbian authorities' struggle for national independence which Prince Miloš Obrenović endeavoured to establish trying to improve a postal network at the same time, so that a postal network with suitable staff could satisfy the needs of all citizens of Serbia.
Latest Statistics on OECD and EU Dispute Resolution Measures (Mutual Agreement and Arbitration Procedures) for 2022, with Emphasis on the Position in Germany
Authors: Liebchen D. , Strotkemper N.
Published: July 2024

The OECD’s and European Commission’s statistics for 2022 reveal important insights into the functioning of mutual agreement proceedings and a constant inventory of over 6,000 cases. German caseloads remain high, but stable. For Europe, the statistics show the growing importance of the EU Dispute Settlement Directive, but rather uncertain caseloads.
El protocolo, el ceremonial y la música como elementos vinculados al desarrollo de las ceremonias: El ejemplo de la Fiesta de la Misteriosa Llum [Luz] de Manresa
Authors: Ballús Casóliva Gloria
Published: July 2024

La relación del protocolo ceremonial y de la música es patente en diversas manifestaciones y actos institucionales y también en los culturales y de otros ámbitos que realizan las sociedades a través de los siglos y, además, la música és un elemento fundamental en el desarrollo de una ceremonia. Este artículo quiere mostrar que son elementos realmente significativos en un contexto que hace referencia a unos hechos acaecidos en el siglo xiv en la ciudad de Manresa, y a su evolución hasta la actualidad, que pueden extrapolarse a otros acontecimientos similares. Así, junto a un protocolo que siguen con autoridades de distintos ámbitos –rey, obispo y consejeros de la ciudad− una música propia −concretamente unos Gozos y una Marcha−, con sus diversas versiones que han formado y forman parte del ceremonial de estos actos y de sus conmemoraciones religiosas y ciudadanas.
El fin del voto rogado y su limitado impacto en las elecciones de 2023
Authors: Rallo Lombarte Artemi
Published: July 2024

La Ley Orgánica 2/2011 modificó la LOREG para introducir la exigencia de la solicitud de voto para los españoles residentes en el extranjero para acabar con la sombra de duda del fraude electoral. Esta reforma gozó de amplio aval técnico pero provocó un indeseado efecto: la drástica caída en la participación del voto del exterior.
La Ley Orgánica 12/2022 suprimió la obligación de solicitud del voto e introdujo medidas para facilitar el ejercicio del voto y preservar las garantías electorales de seguridad, secreto y fiabilidad a fin de impedir el fraude electoral. Esta reforma electoral constituyó una clamorosa exigencia de todos los sectores sociales, políticos, institucionales y académicos. Apenas detectados los efectos letales en la participación electoral de los ciudadanos del exterior existió una reivindicación unánime dirigida a suprimir el voto rogado. La reforma de 2022 no solo ha suprimido el voto rogado sino que ha incorporado múltiples novedades dirigidas a facilitar y promover el sufragio desde el exterior pero sumando garantías para preservar la identificabilidad del elector a través de la presencialidad del voto o la justificación documental de la identidad. Garantías que, como se ha demostrado en los comicios de 2023, no han ido en perjuicio de una gestión y desarrollo eficientes del proceso electoral pues no se detectaron problemas reseñables.
Sin embargo, el incremento de la participación en las elecciones generales de 2023 no ha resultado suficientemente satisfactorio puesto que todavía queda muy lejos de los umbrales tradicionales. La causa del mantenimiento de esta baja participación del voto exterior puede encontrarse en el efecto desmovilizador que han provocado las penosidades y frustraciones que durante una larga década han sufrido los compatriotas del exterior para ejercer su derecho de sufragio.
¿Qué significa y para qué sirve la reserva de Constitución?
Authors: García Eloy
Published: July 2024

Reserva de Constitución significa, además de establecer un límite entre Poder Constituyente y poderes constituidos que no puede ser materialmente traspasado, la afirmación de la incumbencia exclusiva de la Constitución sobre determinadas cuestiones. Se trata de cuestiones relacionadas con los derechos fundamentales y la organización del poder que precisan del acuerdo de la mayoría social que soporta en términos de cultura política la existencia misma de la Constitución. Como refleja Eloy García en esta nueva entrega de nuestra TRIBUNA CONSTITUCIONAL, las implicaciones de esta idea son enormes.
(1) Para empezar, supone el absoluto respeto al contenidos normativos establecidos por la Constitución que no pueden ser enmendados, sobrepasados o alterados por el legislador posterior más que acudiendo a la reforma constitucional.
(2) Además significa entender que los órganos de supremacía constitucional, directamente creados y definidos por la Constitución, no pueden asumir más funciones que las estipuladas estrictamente por la propia Constitución, lo que equivale a poner en duda tanto la capacidad del legislador ordinario para atribuir nuevas capacidades a los poderes del Estado, cuanto la posibilidad de rediseñar vía interpretativa el cometido constitucional de órganos que como el Tribunal Constitucional, desde el primer momento de su gestación legislativa y a través de figuras creativas como el bloque de la constitucionalidad, ha venido ultrapasando claramente los límites de la reserva constitucional.
(3) Al mismo tiempo significa revalidar y potenciar la naturaleza política de los órganos de supremacía constitucional en orden a la realización de la Forma de Gobierno, lo que entraña una revitalización de la dimensión nacional de la democracia que limite la tendencia desconstitucionalizadora de las clausulas de apertura que permiten que organizaciones y pactos internacionales de estructura incontrolable asumen atribuciones que la Constitución reserva al autogobierno de la política.
(4) Finalmente también evidencia la reserva de Constitución la diferente posición que la Constitución confiere a los poderes y competencias del Estado, de las propias de las Comunidades Autónomas que contra lo que se ha dicho y fallado no pueden asumir el papel Constitucional del Estado so pena de desnaturalizar la propia arquitectura del poder Constituyente en la que a fin de cuentas descansa existencialmente la supervivencia de la comunidad política.
El tránsito de la Administración digital hacia una Administración pública algorítmica en la era de la Inteligencia Artificial: la necesidad de un ordenamiento jurídico constitucional y legal garantista en la prestación de servicios públicos en el Perú.
Authors: Maldonado-Meléndez Mirko A.
Published: July 2024

El nacimiento de la administración digital - parte componente de la denominada cuarta revolución industrial - ha generado, sin duda alguna, cambios trascendentales que han revolucionado el desarrollo de las administraciones públicas a nivel mundial, mediante el uso masivo y cada vez más constante de las tecnologías de la información y del conocimiento (TIC´s), intensificando su impacto durante la pandemia de la Covid 19 y después de ella, lo cual ha tenido sin duda enormes ventajas para evitar el confinamiento de las funciones y servicios públicos, pero que a su vez ha traido importantes desafíos frente a ciertas aristas negativas para el ciudadano, surgidas de su implementación y generalización, como las llamadas brechas digitales, la exclusión a grupos vulnerables, la vulneración de la privacidad de los datos, etc.
La introducción de estas tecnologías disruptivas ha traído consigo la creciente masificación de los chatbots, asistentes virtuales conversacionales, insertos en las interfaces de las Administraciones públicas, que permiten automatizar diversas tareas sin necesidad de intervención humana directa, liberando al funcionario o servidor público de ellas para poder ofrecer tareas de mejor calidad. Sin embargo, la regulación de estos aspectos debe acompañar y ofrecer un entramado legal y constitucional que permita no solamente su utilización sino también una debida ponderación entre los beneficios que aporta a la administración pública y la protección de los derechos ciudadanos, en particular los que carecen de los medios y capacidades para adaptarse a esta nueva realidad.
Resulta necesario proveer un entramado constitucional y legal más preciso, que deje abierta la posibilidad de que el ciudadano pueda relacionarse en entornos virtuales que pone a disposición la administración pública, de un modo amigable e inclusivo, siempre que se garantice el derecho fundamental a la reserva de humanidad, en su manera de vincularse con la administración o con ocasión de las decisiones automatizadas, si es que el uso obligado pudiera poner en riesgo o afectar sus derechos fundamentales, su dignidad o se perciba discriminación o sesgos, tanto por brechas digitales de uso, como de infraestructura.
Constituye un reto para la doctrina y la jurisprudencia constitucional, así como para los operadores del derecho, que una vez sean reconocidos todos estos derechos a nivel constitucional y legal, poder aplicar “in abstracto”, el llamado “test de proporcionalidad” (también denominado test de ponderación), a través de sus tres sub principios, tal y como el TC peruano los denomina y reconoce: idoneidad, necesidad y ponderación.
Efficacy of Online Coital Alignment Technique in Female Orgasmic Disorder
Authors: Mata Muñoz Carmen , Sánchez-Pérez Gracia M. , Muñoz-García Laura Elvira , Sierra J. Carlos
Published: July 2024

This study was designed to assess the efficacy of the coital alignment technique applied online in the female orgasmic disorder, in comparison with masturbation coaching, and a waiting list group. Three groups of women who met the diagnostic criteria for female orgasmic disorder (coital alignment, n = 17; masturbation, n = 16; and waiting list, n = 17), ranging in age from 18 to 50 years, were formed. The three groups were assessed across two time points on erotophilia, negative attitudes toward masturbation, attitudes toward sexual fantasies, sexual assertiveness, sexual functioning, sexual satisfaction, and satisfaction with the relationship. Both coital alignment and masturbation were shown to be effective compared to the waiting list group. Coital alignment presented slightly superior results on global sexual functioning, while masturbations were slightly superior on more specific measures of orgasm. Clinical applications of these results in sex therapy are discussed.
ASSESSING ANXIETY AND CONFLICT TENDENCIES AMONG EDUCATORS DURING EDUCATIONAL REFORM PROCESSES
Authors: Maljanović Hrustemović Azra , Hadžić Ivana
Published: July 2024

Reforms in the education system often cause changes that can lead to anxiety and stress among teachers and other relevant actors. This article focuses on determining the relationship between the degree of anxiety and conflict tendencies among educators, teachers and other employees in the education sector during reform processes in education. The research objective is to understand how anxiety and conflicts manifest and influence each other in the context of change and adaptation within educational institutions. In addition, this research aims to provide a deeper insight into the emotional and interpersonal challenges faced by professionals during the reforms. The methodology of information gathering is based on the creation of questionnaires for respondents which consisted of two parts, a standardized test for the assessment of anxiety in the workplace (APS), and the expression of the respondents’ attitudes on the impact of reform processes on the occurrence of conflicts. The results may provide an insight into the needs of adapting reform processes in order to reduce anxiety and conflicts and improvement in the quality of education. Ultimately, this study aims to contribute to the development of strategies that support educators during periods of significant institutional change.
Studying the effects of different anesthetics on quasi-periodic patterns in rat fMRI
Authors: Fongeh Kimela , Anumba Nmachi
Published: July 2024

Functional connectivity is defined as how regions of the brain are connected through similar patterns of activity. Quasi-periodic patterns (QPPs), semi-repeating patterns of activity throughout the brain during rest, are one measure of brain activity that has been found to contribute to functional connectivity. However, it has been shown that functional connectivity can be affected by neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. Neurological diseases are often studied in rodent models when they are under anesthesia, which is known to change brain activity. Therefore, in this project, we aimed to observe the effects of three commonly used rodent anesthetics—isoflurane, dexmedetomidine, and a combination of both—on QPPs. This work was done by analyzing previously acquired functional MRI (fMRI) data from eight male Sprague Dawley rats using a 9.4 T MRI scanner. We then used a modified MATLAB script to run analyses on the imaging data. We hypothesized that dexmedetomidine and isoflurane would have inverse effects on the frequency of QPPs and QPP strength. This project has shown that these anesthetics may have different effects on QPP signals and that researchers should be aware of these potential effects when incorporating them into rodent disease model studies. Some of these effects may be at a greater level of strength or level of activation when compared to QPP results from other anesthetics. Other effects may be the result of variability between individual rats and how this may impact their results.