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A Tentative Study on Translation Tactics of Culture-loaded Words Based on Domestication and Foreignization: A Case Analysis of The Last Emperor Film
Authors:   Department of English, School of Humanities and Laws, Wuxi University, China, Ji Chaofeng , Chen Yifan ,   Department of English, School of Humanities and Laws, Wuxi University, China
Published: November 2022

Against the backdrop of globalization, the world has become interdependent, and cross-cultural communication between countries is more often than before. As a modern mass communication medium, the film plays an overriding role in cross-cultural communication between different cultures. However, the ever-ballooning domestic demand in China for international films sheds light on the importance of subtitle translation. Yet, cultural differences make it hard to translate many culture-loaded words with unique national hallmarks in the original films. Revolving around the 1987 film The Last Emperor, this paper selects several typical representative culture-loaded words from the film subtitles. This paper examines factors that may sway the selection of translation tactics for culture-loaded words through the lens of domestication and foreignization. In addition, it delves into the translation methods for translating such words. In doing so, it is hoped that the cultural connotations behind the language could be faithfully conveyed and that the cultural exchanges between countries and nations can be better promoted.
Pengaruh Teori Belajar Vygotsky Pada Materi Aljabar Linier Terhadap Self-Efficacy Mahasiswa Prodi Informatika
Authors: Asma Nurul , Noviyanti Noviyanti , Khairunnisak Khairunnisak
Published: November 2022

Pembelajaran kooperatif yang diajarkan dengan menerapkan tahapan teori belajar Vygotsky dapat mengkondisikan mahasiswa pada proses berpikir teman sebaya mereka. Metode ini diharapkan tidak hanya membuat hasil belajar terbuka untuk seluruh mahasiswa, tetapi juga proses berpikir mahasiswa lain terbuka untuk seluruh mahasiswa, sehingga mampu meningkatkan self efficacy mahasiswa. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh teori belajar Vygotsky pada materi aljabar linier terhadap self efficacy mahasiswa prodi Informatika. Metode penelitian yang dilakukan merujuk pada desain penelitian kualitatif yang dikemukakan oleh Davison dengan menggunakan beberapa instrumen penelitian, yaitu observasi, lembar angket, tes hasil belajar, dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran tersebut berpengaruh terhadap self-efficacy mahasiswa, sehingga mereka mampu memahami matematika dengan baik, yakin dapat memahami matematika dengan berbagai tingkat kesulitan, yakin dapat mencapai target yang ditetapkan terhadap matematika, hingga tidak merasa putus asa kendatipun memperoleh nilai matematika yang kurang memuaskan.
The Effectiveness of Using Self-Video Recording towards Students’ Speaking Performance at MTsN 2 Solok
Authors: Driane Luthfi Azhaar , Dewi Merry Prima , Desnita Yuli
Published: November 2022

This research aims to expose the effectiveness of using Self-Video Recording toward students’ speaking performance. There are several problems that had been found in this research. Firstly, students’ speaking scores were not satisfied yet. Secondly, students felt difficult to acquire foreign language speaking skills due to their insecurity and lack of confidence. This was descriptive-quantitative research. The population of this research was all the students in the 2nd grade of MTsN 2 Solok. The researcher applied the technique of purposive sampling to determine the sample which was class VIII-A and VIII-D included 56 students. Documentation was used as the method of data collection. Results indicated that self-video recording is very effective for teaching speaking English. The rating quality was very effective with a mean score of 83.69 and a proportion of students between 81-100%. Based on the result of the study, the self-video recording is very effective in teaching speaking in the 2nd grade of MTsN 2 Solok.
Interfaith mediation centre in promoting peace in Bauchi State, Nigeria
Authors: Saleh Musa
Published: November 2022

One of the main obstacles across the globe is a conflict between social groupings. Conflicts over religion, ethnicity, and post-election violence in Africa, and notably Nigeria, harm people's lives and livelihoods. Conflicts occurred in Kaduna, Plateau, and the Bauchi State over a period of time. There has been a public uproar due to the escalating crisis in Bauchi State. To promote peace-building in Bauchi State, Nigeria, this article attempts to investigate the causes that led to the formation of the Interfaith Mediation Centre. The John Paul Lederach theory of peace building served as the basis for this investigation. The study used a descriptive approach. Qualitative research design was employed. The main informants were chosen by the researcher from among Interfaith Mediation Centre personnel, religious leaders, and government officials using a purposive sample technique. Data were extracted from both primary and secondary sources of data collecting. Thematic content analysis was used for analysing the data. The results of the study showed that although the Interfaith Mediation Centre was founded in 1995 to address the problems of persistent ethno religious violence affecting Bauchi state, its main goal was to put an end the conflicts. Another research result supported the idea that IMC fosters peaceful communities in Bauchi and elsewhere through various forms of strategic involvement and mediation. Accordingly, the study concluded that the organization offers training materials to boost and develop peace-building ability, promote religious tolerance, ethnic unity, and the empowerment of women to inculcate the culture of peace. The study recommended that the Interfaith Mediation Centre should keep promoting dialogue among Muslims and Christians, and also promote peace education in the state.
Predictors of In-hospital Mortality Among COVID-19-infected Chronic Kidney Disease Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Singh Ram , Krishnasamy Sudarsan , Meena Jitendra Kumar , Sirohiya Prashant , Kumar Balbir , Ratre Brajesh Kumar , Vig Saurabh , Pandit Anuja , Sagiraju Hari Krishna Raju , Gupta Raghav , Bhatnagar Sushma
Published: November 2022

Background: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on maintenance hemodialysis are highly vulnerable to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection and poorer outcomes and mortality. Objectives: The study aimed at identifying the various clinical and biochemical predictors of in-hospital mortality in this particular group of patients. Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, the baseline demographic, clinical, and laboratory data were collected from patients with preexisting CKD on maintenance hemodialysis and with COVID-19 infection. The statistical analysis of the collected data was performed using SPSS version 24 (SPSS Inc, Chicago, IL, USA). Results: The data obtained from 35 patients from the first wave of the pandemic were analyzed. The mortality rate was 23% (8 patients). Analyzing the comparison between survivors and non-survivors revealed that the older age (49 [IQR, 42 – 55] years vs. 70 [IQR, 54 – 74] years, P = 0.016), severe disease at presentation (15% vs. 75%, P = 0.004), and need for invasive mechanical ventilation (0% vs. 75%, P = 0.001) were the factors significantly associated with in-hospital mortality. Among baseline biochemical markers, severe lymphocytopenia (11 [IQR, 7 – 16] vs. 4.2 [IQR, 3 – 8], P = 0.011), high serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (23 [IQR, 15.6 – 48] vs. 80 [IQR, 60- 105], P = 0.001), blood urea (71 [IQR, 28 - 120) vs. 160 (IQR, 142 - 355), P = 0.002) and higher value of inflammatory markers, interleukin-6 (IL-6), and procalcitonin, as well as fibrinogen and low baseline albumin, were also significantly associated with in-hospital mortality. Conclusions: The older age, severe disease at presentation, need for invasive mechanical ventilation, raised baseline IL-6, procalcitonin, serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, blood urea, and lower level of albumin may have been valuable predictors of in-hospital mortality and poor outcomes in patients with COVID-19-infected chronic kidney disease on maintenance hemodialysis.
Prevalence of Genes Encoding Resistance to Aminoglycosides and Virulence Factors Among Intestinal Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci
Authors: Hristova Preslava Mihaylova , Nankov Vladislav Milkov , Stoikov Ivan , Nikolaev Ivanov Ivan , Vaskova Ouzounova-Raykova Vessela , Hitkova Hristina Yotova
Published: November 2022

Background: Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) are recognized as nosocomial pathogens with increased importance in recent years. These bacteria are frequently isolated from patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs). Enterococcal pathogenicity is enhanced by different antibiotic resistance and virulence determinants. Objectives: The present study aimed to assess the prevalence of genes encoding resistance to antibiotics and virulence factors in intestinal VRE isolates from ICU patients. Methods: In this study, 23 VREs were investigated. Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) to nine antimicrobial agents were examined using E-test. Genes encoding vancomycin resistance (vanABCDMN), aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes (aac(6')-Ie-aph(2")-Ia, aph(2")-Ib, aph(2")-Ic, aph(2")-Id, aph(3')-IIIa, ant(3')-Ia, ant(4')-Ia, ant(6')-Ia), together with genes for various virulence factor (ace/acm, asa1, cylA, efaA, esp, gelE and hyl), were detected using multiplex PCR. Results: The species distribution of the tested VRE was as follows: Nine Enterococcus casseliflavus, seven E. gallinarum, and seven E. faecium. The vanA gene was found in all E. faecium, in six of which the classical VanA phenotype was observed. The vancomycin (vanC) phenotype was associated with the presence of vanC1 gene in E. gallinarum and the vanC2 gene in E. casseliflavus isolates. The aac(6')-Ie-aph(2")-Ia gene was encoding high-level gentamicin resistance (HLGR) in the studied VRE. All E. faecium were positive for acm and esp, while acm in combination with esp or hyl was detected in 2 vanC enterococci. Conclusions: According to the findings, there was a correlation between the phenotype and the genotype of glycopeptide resistance in the tested VRE. HLGR was more prevalent in E. faecium because of the presence of aac(6')-Ie-aph(2")-Ia. The higher prevalence of virulence determinants was confirmed in vanA isolates compared to the studied vanC-carrying enterococci.
Evaluation of Two Rapid Diagnostic Clostridioides difficile Infection Tests in a Chinese Hospital: A Real-world Analysis
Authors: Huang Ge , Zhou Yizheng , Lv Tao , Zheng Lisi , Pei Yue , Chen Yunbo , Li Chengbin
Published: November 2022

Background: Accurate diagnosis is essential for optimal prevention and treatment of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI), and various diagnostic methods must be evaluated. Objectives: We aimed to evaluate and compare the performance of VIDAS C. difficile, C. DIFF QUIK CHEK COMPLETE (QCC), and toxigenic culture (TC) tests for diagnosing CDI and further determine the relationships between clinical factors and the toxin status of patients. Methods: Stool samples were randomly selected for VIDAS or QCC testing according to the manufacturer’s instructions between May 2017 and May 2021, and their performance was compared with that of TC. Clinical information was obtained from the hospital’s electronic medical records. Results: Among 10,897 samples tested, 6,435 and 4,462 samples were assigned for VIDAS and QCC tests, respectively. A total of 9.1% (996/10,897) of the samples were positive for TC. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value were 36.6%, 98.6%, 72.1%, and 87.6% for VIDAS toxins A and B testing and 31.6%, 98.2%, 64.0%, and 87.8% for QCC toxin testing, respectively. Our results showed that the clinical data of the patients with positive and detectable toxins were not significantly different. Conclusions: The VIDAS and QCC tests provide rapid screening assays for the laboratory diagnosis of CDI. However, a more specific test to detect free toxins is required to confirm the diagnosis for glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH)-positive and toxin-negative samples. The clinical characteristics and outcomes of this cohort were similar, regardless of the results of toxins A and B testing.
Dysphagia in lateral medullary syndrome
Authors: Vuković Mile , Zelić Mirna
Published: November 2022

Introduction. The lateral medullary syndrome is a neurological disease caused by ischemia in the lateral part of the medulla oblongata and is the most common form of brainstem infarction. Dysphagia is a common and clinically significant symptom of this disease because it is closely associated with the risk of recurrent pneumonia, malnutrition, dehydration, and an increase in mortality and prolonged hospital treatment. Aim. This paper aims to review and analyze data on the correlation between swallowing disorders and lateral medullary syndrome. We intend to present the symptoms, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures of dysphagia in patients with this syndrome in a comprehensive way. Methodology. The following databases were used to search the literature: KoBSON-Consortium of Serbian Libraries for Unified Procurement, PubMed, Science Direct. Results. Based on the results of the reviewed studies, it was determined that patients with the lateral medullary syndrome often have swallowing disorders. They are often fed through a nasogastric tube a few months after the stroke, which significantly impairs their quality of life. To overcome swallowing disorders and create conditions for safe swallowing function, most patients need treatment for a longer period. In addition to the available screening tests, instrumental diagnostic methods provide insight into the biomechanical aspects of swallowing disorders, determine the risk of aspiration, and provide a starting point for selecting treatment strategies. Conclusion. Treatment of dysphagia depends on the mechanisms of occurrence and the predictors of recovery of swallowing function. When conducting treatment, among other things, it is very important to know the pathological mechanisms of neural connections of the medulla oblongata.
Sanders type III calcaneal fracture fixed with a locking angular plate: A case report
Authors: Mladenović Marko , Milenković Saša , Stojiljković Predrag , Krstić Andrija
Published: November 2022

Introduction. The calcaneus is a tarsal bone which plays a major role in transferring weight from the lower leg down through the ankle joint onto the forefoot and toes. It participates in the formation of the outer and inner longitudinal arch of the foot and has a significant role in walking and transferring body weight. Calcaneal fractures most often occur by jumping, falling from a height, or less often, in traffic accidents. Calcaneal fractures can be extra-articular and intra-articular. Intra-articular fractures can entirely damage joint surfaces, which results in deformity and immobility of the foot. They can be extra-articular and intraarticular, when disruption of the entire articular surfaces, deformity, and weakness of the foot occur. Case report. This case report presents a 40-year-old male with an intra-articular calcaneal fracture. He was injured by falling from a height of 3 meters and sustained an intra-articular fracture type IIIAB where one fracture line went laterally and the other centrally over the posterior calcaneal facet. Surgery was performed on the sixth day after the injury. The prepared locking plate for calcaneus was adapted and fixed with spongy screws in relatively preserved joint fragments: sustentaculum tali, tuberositas lateralis calcanei and tuber calcanei. In this way, we ensured the position of the repaired fragments, and then we placed 4 more spongy screws inside the healthy bone tissue, which was enabled with the use of this plate. With this procedure, the calcaneal axis, i.e. the varus deformity, height, width, length and angles of the bone (Bohler's and Gissane's angle) were corrected. From day one, the patient started to move his toes, and on the third day the patient started to move the ankle and began to walk with the help of props with no support on the leg. Conclusion. The preoperative value of Bohler's angle is a significant correlation between the severity of the injury and displacement of fragments in intra-articular calcaneal fractures. The goal of the surgery was to restore the posterior calcaneal articular facet, avoid soft tissue infection and form a normal shape and position of a foot.
Smoke, nicotine, opioids, and cannabinoids effects on the ACE2 protein level and possibility of COVID-19 infection: Suggesting potential preventives and therapeutics
Authors: Ghobadian Roshanak , Khaleghzadeh-Ahangar Hossein
Published: November 2022

Introduction. The coronavirus caused the pandemic COVID-19 that has an extensive influence in the world. The virus enters and infects body cells through superficial protein ACE2. Each cell possessing ACE2 is potentially vulnerable to this virus. Since the respiratory system is exposed to the environment and has ACE2, it is one of the first candidates infected by the virus. One of the considerable complications in the severe stage of COVID-19 is an intense adaptive immunological response that is detrimental to body organs. Methods. This is a review article. All relevant articles which were accessible were reviewed. Results. Some drugs of abuse may have an adverse or beneficial influence on the disease, and their simultaneity with COVID-19 is remarkable. Nicotine and cholinergic nicotinic receptor agonists seem to decrease the cell's membrane superficial ACE2 protein number; thus, they would be appropriate candidates for COVID-19 prevention and expansion. Both opioids and cannabinoids attenuate the immune system and seem to be adverse for disease incidence but can be beneficial for the severe stage of COVID19. The antitussive effect of some opioids would be advantageous. Furthermore, some opioids are substrates for ACE2 and they bind it. Therefore, they would be an appropriate candidate to design a drug covering ACE2 with a high affinity to prevent coronavirus infection. Conclusion. Some drugs, such as nicotine and opioids, may have beneficial effects on preventing or reducing COVID-19 complications.
Relationship between sleep disorders and neuropsychiatric symptoms in Parkinson's disease: A narrative review
Authors: Shkodina Anastasiia , Iengalychev Tymur , Tarianyk Kateryna , Boiko Dmytro , Lytvynenko Nataliia , Skrypnikov Andrii
Published: November 2022

Aim: The objective of this narrative review was to describe the versatile links between mental status and sleep in patients with Parkinson's disease. Methods: We searched randomized controlled studies, observational studies, meta-analyses, systematic reviews, and case reports written in English in PubMed during 2015 - 2021. Additionally, to ensure the completeness of the review, a second, more in-depth literature search was performed using the same electronic database with the search inquiries of increased specificity. Results: The information on pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical features and risk factors was extracted and formed the basis for this review. Despite how widespread sleep disorders in Parkinson's disease are, there is no systematic information about their association with neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, impulse control disorders, apathy, cognitive impairment and psychosis. In this review, we described relationships between these non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease, their timeline occurrence, gap in knowledge and perspectives for further research. We suppose that early treatment of sleep disorders in patients with Parkinson's disease can reduce the incidence and extent of neuropsychiatric symptoms. Conclusion: We have demonstrated multiple, multidirectional relationships between sleep disorders and neuropsychiatric symptoms. However, some of them remain unexplored. The described knowledge can be applied to further study the possibility of influencing neuropsychiatric symptoms through the correction of sleep disorders in patients with different stages of Parkinson's disease.
A model for health branding based on a service providers approach
Authors: Talarposhti Masoomeh , Mahmoudi Ghahraman , Jahani Mohammad-Ali
Published: November 2022

Introduction/Aim: A strong brand reduces costs, increases customer satisfaction with the quality of services and the effectiveness of services. Therefore, this study was conducted to present a model for health branding with a service providers' approach. Methods: This qualitative-quantitative study was conducted in 2020. The statistical population of the study was selected for the qualitative stage and included 20 academic and organizational experts using the Delphi technique and the quantitative stage included 415 service providers of the staff health centers. The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by face, content, construct validity and its reliability was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha of 0.96. Quantitative data were presented by EQS software version 6.1 with confirmatory factor analysis and using structural equations. Results: The results of factor structure in healthcare branding based on six main themes of competitive position, brand equity, brand accessibility, brand consolidation in the minds of clients and the market, branding strategies, and consumer-brand relationship with 19 sub-themes based on the perspective of service providers (CFI = 0.9, TLI = 0.8, RMSEA = 0.08, SRMR = 0.05) had a good fit and the internal consistency of the items reached significant levels. Conclusion: To take an effective step in health branding, one can achieve competitive advantage and provide high-quality and profitable health services with the help of service providers through adopting and strengthening competitive position, equity, accessibility, brand consolidation in the minds of clients and the market, branding strategies, and consumer-brand relationship.
Dietary and lifestyle habits of patients with type 2 diabetes in Subotica
Authors: Požar Hajnalka , Simin Dragana , Požar Čaba
Published: November 2022

Introduction: The activities of the health care service in the control of diabetes and the improvement of glucoregulation of patients are primarily focused on lifestyle modification. The goal of this study was to review the recommendations in the field of adequate nutrition and lifestyle and to assess the health behavior of patients with type 2 diabetes in Subotica. Methodology: The research was conducted in the form of a cross-sectional study in February 2017 at the Diabetes Counseling Center of the Health Center in Subotica, Serbia. The study included 114 patients with type 2 diabetes. The research instrument consisted of a customized survey questionnaire. Results: Only a third of the patients actually consumed at least five meals a day, that was suggested as part of the treatment. Three-quarters of patients always prepared their own meals, but 41% of them never read the declarations about the ingredients of the food they consumed. Twenty percent of patients did not know how to assemble a healthy plate and what low-carbohydrate foods were. Two-thirds of patients used dietary supplements. A relatively small number, one-quarter of patients, consumed alcoholic beverages and 22 patients were active smokers. More than half of the patients exercised lightly, although 68% of them were dissatisfied with their body weight. Conclusion: We identified some deficiencies in the health behavior and lifestyle of people with diabetes. There is a recommendation to repeat the information on proper nutrition and the importance of physical activity in achieving ideal health and optimal glucoregulation during the educational work with patients.
The relationship between HbA1C levels and clinical outcome in patients with traumatic train injury: A prospective study
Authors: Shafiee Sajad , Shafizad Misagh , Marzban Dorsa , Karkhah Samad , Ghazanfari Mohammad , Zeydi Amir
Published: November 2022

Introduction/Aim: Recently, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) has been suggested as a predictor of mortality and poor clinical outcome in patients with trauma. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between HbA1c values and clinical outcome in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods: In a cross-sectional study, a total of 133 TBI patients referred to the emergency department of Imam Khomeini Hospital in Sari, Mazandaran, Iran were evaluated. After transferring the patients to the neurosurgery ward, their HbA1c, fasting blood glucose (FBG) and postprandial glucose (PPG) were measured. Also, patients' Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score was recorded at the time of admission, 24 hours after admission and at the time of discharge from the hospital. Results: The mean of GCS score of patients at the time of admission, 24 hours after admission, and at the time of discharge were 9.02 (2.09), 10.07 (2.16), and 12.98 (1.82), respectively. The mean GCS score of patients with HbA1c < 5.7% was significantly lower than of patients with HbA1c = 5.7 - 6.5% at the time of admission (p < 0.05). At 24 hours after admission, the mean GCS score of patients with HbA1c < 5.7% was significantly lower than in other groups (p < 0.05). However, at the time of discharge, the mean GCS score of patients with HbA1c > 6.5% was significantly lower than in patients with HbA1c = 5.7 - 6.5% (p < 0.05). Over time, the mean of GCS scores in all patients significantly increased (p < 0.001). Conclusion: According to the results of this study it seems that HbA1c measurements cannot provide clear information about the clinical outcome of patients with TBI.
Dependence of the dental status of young individuals with different body weights on their eating behavior
Authors: Skrypnyk Maksym , Petrushanko Tatiana , Neporada Karine , Skrypnyk Roman , Petrushanko Vladymyr , Skrypnyk Igor
Published: November 2022

Introduction. Obesity is a global problem of modern society. According to the WHO, in 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults are overweight and about 650 million adults are obese. Numerous studies indicate the role of overweight, obesity and metabolic status on periodontal health, however, the mechanism of their development is not fully understood. Aim. The aim of the study was to explore the mechanism of periodontal disease development in patients with diverse body mass index and the mechanism of extra weight and obesity onset in these patients. Methods. The study involved 132 Ukrainian males and females, 18 - 22 years old. Body mass index was determined in all patients. Information on life history, illness and family history was collected. The assessment of dental status was conducted by indicating the oral and tongue hygiene indices and periodontal indices. Eating behaviour was assessed using the standardised Dutch eating behaviour questionnaire (DEBG) and the three-factor eating questionnaire (TFEQ R-18). Diet assessment was determined by standardized diet questionnaire. Results. More than 60% of young people with the 1st and 2nd degree obesity had eating disorders, the most prevalent were disturbance of cognitive restraint and emotional eating components of eating behavior. The prevalence of periodontal disease was significantly higher in obese individuals, up to 87% in patients with the 1st and 2nd degree obesity. Conclusion. Eating behavior disturbances play a crucial role in the development of obesity in young adults and onset of gingivitis. The cause of non-plaque-induced gingivitis in patients with the 1st and 2nd degree obesity is a impaired general host response to the pathogenic factors of the oral cavity, caused by excess adipose tissue, which led to the development of chronic systemic mild inflammation. That is why these patients need a specific, integrated periodontal treatment.
Geneza i posledice legalizacije kanabisa u Kanadi
Authors: Brochu Serge
Published: November 2022

Povodom donošenja regulative o kanabisu u Kanadi (oktobar 2018), ovaj članak ukratko podseća na velike istorijske momente osporavanja zakona o drogama. Zapravo, druga polovina XX veka predstavljala je period delovanja tri Komisije koje su preporučile ublažavanje zakona vezanih za korišćenje kanabisa. Sa druge strane, ovaj članak predstavlja sažet prikaz regulative koja je trenutno na snazi. I na kraju, u njemu se pominju i kratkoročne posledice regulative o kanabisu u Kanadi. Mi ćemo se najviše fokusirati na kriminalitet, na cenu kanabisa i na rasprostranjenost konzumiranja.
Costs of criminal proceedings: Sample of 342 court decisions (300 decisions of the Supreme Court of Cassation, 40 decisions of the Basic Court in Novi Sad and two decisions of Constitutional Court)
Authors: Vuković Nikola
Published: November 2022

The paper is a kind of manual for judges and prosecutors in deciding on the costs of criminal proceedings. In it, they would find the answer to almost every situation in that matter. It is based on the analysis of 300 decisions of the Supreme Court of Cassation (period from 2010 to 2022), 40 decisions of the Basic Court in Novi Sad (2021 and 2022); two decisions of the Constitutional Court; 21 sets of sources - Supreme Court of Cassation responses to disputable issues (2014), Legal interpretations of the Criminal Department of the Supreme Court of Cassation (2016 to 2019), Legal interpretations of the Civil Department of the Supreme Court of Cassation (2016), Bulletins of the Supreme Court of Cassation and the Supreme Court (2007, 2008, 2018, 2019 and 2021), Summary Reports of the Appellate Public Prosecutor's Office in Novi Sad (2014 and 2015), Legal opinions of the Misdemeanor Court of Appeals (2018 and 2019); nine decisions wordings and conclusions of the SCC (2013 to 2020) and relevant textbook and commentary literature. An overview of titles and subtitles is presented first, followed by their content, and finally the literature. The axis of the work is a sample of 342 court decisions, hence the title.
Microstructural analysis of a HP 40Nb alloy aged
Authors: Timotijević Milica , Erić-Cekić Olivera , Rajnović Dragan , Janatović Petar
Published: November 2022

In this paper, the change in the microstructure of the centrifugally cast heat-resistant alloys of HP40 Nb after exposure to 0.5h and 2h of ageing times at 1123K and 1323K were investigated. The microstructures of the as-received alloy and aged conditions were examined using light microscopy (LM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) equipped with an energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The chemical composition of various phases and precipitates observed in the aged sample microstructure was characterized by the means of scanning electron microscopy SEM via backscattered electron (BSE). The present results indicate that ageing enhanced the occurrence of different phenomena such as the transformation of primary M7C3 to M23C6 carbides and precipitation of secondary M23C6 carbides. It can be summarized that the present phases and the morphology of secondary carbides in the microstructure of aging results in higher values of hardness.
Persian heroes or Timurid princes: The case of an illustrated manuscript of the Tabaqat-i Nasiri
Authors: Mihan Shiva
Published: November 2022

The paper deals with a particular illustrated manuscript of the Tabaqat-i Nasiri in which scenes of Persian heroes are also depicted and illuminated. Analyzing this manuscript, but also the codicological tradition of the Prince Baysunghur era and various other manuscripts, the author raises the question whether in reality the author of these illustrations had in mind Persian princes when he depicted characters of epic heroes.
But, here comes Ljutica Bogdan: History and tradition in interpretations of a biography
Authors: Samardžija Snežana
Published: November 2022

Among the songs from Vuk's collections, Ljutica Bogdan is best known as an opponent of Kraljević Marko. However, multiple lyrical-epic adaptations of international motives are connected to his name and family relations. In addition, older generations of scholars of Serbian oral poetry have sought to recognize the historical background from which Bogdan's character developed. On this occasion, a review of such approaches was presented. After the literary-historical synthesis, poems about Ljutica Bogdan were analyzed (older records, Vuk's corpus, material printed during the 19th century). The types of characterizations, conditioned by the poetics of the genre and the archaic layers of the Serbian tradition, which could give impulses for the construction of this poetic biography, are pointed out in this paper.
Sibinjanin Janko: History, tradition, legend
Authors: Stojkovski Boris
Published: November 2022

The aim of the paper was to provide historical background of the so-called second battle of Kosovo that has occurred in October 1448, as well as the oral tradition that came out from the battle. In the battle, Janos Hunyadi (Sibinjanin Janko in the Serbian oral epic tradition) fought and lost against the Turks at the very same place where prince Lazar had encountered the same enemy in 1389. From the historical point of view, the most important facts about this event are the following: Hunyadi led the army of Hungarians, Czechs, Germans, Poles and other Christians who had encountered the Ottoman army of Sultan Murat II; the Christians were defeated; Janko's nephew Szekely Janos lost his life; and Hunyadi himself escaped. Later on, Hunyadi became one of the most prominent heroes of the Serbian folk tradition and epic songs about heroic deeds. Beside him, Janos Szekely, who governed Slavonia and Croatia also become an epic legend, under the name of Sekula Banović. A part of the tradition of the battle of Varna, which took place in the year 1444, also came into the tradition of the Kosovo battle, from which emerged one complex oral memory of the heroic fights against the Ottoman conquerors. Even though there are a lot historically vague facts, even a lot of fictional characters, the tradition of Hunyadi's valiant clashes with the Turks on the field of Kosovo has remained and survived through different epochs.
Uskoks of Senj: Reality and oral poetic fiction
Authors: Kleut Marija , Pešikan-Ljuštanović Ljiljana
Published: November 2022

The paper examines Uskok poems, especially those dedicated to the Uskoks of Senj, primarily from the point of view of the relationship between epic poems and history. The people of Senj worked from 1537 to 1617, fighting as paid soldiers or volunteers on the side of the Austrian Monarchy, but also going on campaigns on their own, fighting almost to the same extent with the Turkish invaders and the Christians from the wider region. In contrast to the relatively short period of eight decades of their historical presence, the people of Senj have survived in the oral epics in a very wide Balkan area over a long period of time covering a wide anachronistic field. The paper presents an assumption that the Uskoks of Senj were a warrior-patriarchal world, one that has created and spread oral epics. There were many events in their real lives that were themed in the oral epics. In addition, those who jumped from the mainland to the Austrian territory and settled in Senj probably carried some songs/ poems in their spiritual baggage, primarily those about Hajduks. And they were ready to create new ones. Thus, the first known records are proof that the early poetic narrative was suitable for depicting the Uskoks of Senj, and then that it survived in time and space. In certain interpretations, to which the second part of the work is dedicated, it is shown on the basis of anthological examples of poems, how the mythical, ritual and the historical intersect in the poetics of oral epic poetry; how the anachronistic field of a particular poem is formed, whether it is about gathering "power and dominance" in wedding processions, about concentrating heroes around certain events, personalities or spaces important for national history, or about opposing worthy opponents, and how it affects the aesthetic values and meanings that are shaped in the poems; how different genre features intertwine in such poems (epic and epic-lyric poetry, for example); and form complex and witty, full of twists novelistic plots. All this contributes to the meaning of the epic story: it seems that the past of one's own community is brought into a meaningful, paradigmatic order, which can serve as a basis for future actions.
Ancient and Serbian heroes in Serbian history textbooks in the 19th Century
Authors: Boškov Svetozar
Published: November 2022

History textbooks in the Serbian language used in Serbian schools during the 19th century had a specific form, appearance and purpose. The form and appearance of the textbook was different from today's textbooks, but we could see from the title, content or introduction of the textbook that it was used in the teaching process. Their content was also different from modern textbooks and the teaching units were adapted to the political situation in which the Serbian people found themselves then. Ancient and Serbian heroes had an important place in the teaching units of these textbooks, and in this paper we have presented several examples that show similarities and differences between them, as well as their role in the education of Serbian youth during the 19th century.
Avant-garde arts In sociological perspective: Renato pogiolli and Boris Groys
Authors: Ilić Boris
Published: November 2022

The paper deals with the possibilities of perceiving avant-garde arts on the example of prominent authors: Renato Poggioli in the book The Theory of the Avant-garde, and Boris Groys in the book In the Flow. Both of these works, through which the sociological perspective of avant-garde arts is presented, are separated by a historical gap of over fifty years. Poggioli focuses on defining the basic socio-cultural features of avant-garde arts, mostly studying it as a relatively isolated social phenomenon. He demands that avant-garde arts should be studied as a sociological and psychological fact. Groys views avant-garde, and all contemporary art, as a product of global socio-economic and cultural-historical assemblies. He starts from the idea of material flow as an all-pervading force that affects all actors of social and cultural life. Sociological insight is necessary for the complete study of avant-garde. He states that it was the avant-garde artists who expressed an awareness of the inevitability of the flow. The aim of research is to provide the possibility of sociological consideration of avant-garde art, as a way of understanding characteristics of the culture of modern society.
The Bunjevci question in the light of contemporary understandings of the nation
Authors: Šumonja Miloš , Vučković Ankica
Published: November 2022

This paper analyzes the theoretical framework of the discussion on the national identity of the Bačka Bunjevci. Based on the insight into the main currents within contemporary studies of nations and nationalism, and conceptual analysis of scientific papers that problematize the opening of the ˮBunjevci questionˮ after the breakup of socialist Yugoslavia, we conclude: a) that standard arguments of all parties assume that modern nations have identifiable roots deep in the past; b) that the ˮBunjevci questionˮ shows the opposite, that there are no objective or ˮscientificˮ criteria of a national identity, especially alternative narratives about it; and c) that the ˮBunjevci questionˮ, just like any other national question, is essentially political, that is a question about the collective strategy of a community's survival in the given historical circumstances.
First order design optimization of the GNSS network Mandici
Authors: Bošković Vladan , Pejović Milutin
Published: November 2022

The paper describes the methodology for selecting the optimal solution for the design of the geodetic GNSS network for the Mandici landslide. For the previously defined functions of the goal of precision and reliability of the geodetic network, the optimal number and arrangement of GNSS network vectors was determined applaying first order design optimization. The optimization determined the design of the geodetic GNSS network, which contains 11 base vectors between 6 points of the network, the realization which requires 6 measurement sessions, which is 4 sessions shorter than the initial design.
Analysis of constructive solutions of resilient wheels of light railway vehicles: Directions of development and use from the view of vibroacoustic performance
Authors: Stojanović Željko , Desnica Eleonora , Đurđev Mića , Stanisavljev Sanja , Erić Spasoje
Published: November 2022

The paper analyzes the constructive and usable characteristics of resilient wheels with rubber blocks and rubber "V" ring used on light railway vehicles in urban traffic conditions in order to reduce vibration and noise. These vibrations and noise have an impact on passenger comfort and create serious problems for buildings and residents near city transit lines. The sources of noise generated by train wheels due to their vibrations and possible ways of transmitting noise caused by wheel/rail interaction are stated. The paper examines and analyzes the results of previous research that have give contribution to a better understanding and adoption of the resilient wheel structure and rubber parameters in order to achieve the best noise and vibration reduction effects. Through the paper, it was found that resilient wheels can effectively reduce the rolling noise of wheel on the track by a value of 3[dB] and significantly reduce ground vibrations in a certain frequency range.
Freight forwarding as a scientific discipline at higher education institutions of the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Veličković Marko , Stojanović Đurđica , Nikoličić Svetlana
Published: November 2022

Freight forwarding is a complex economic activity that requires multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge. The paper explores teaching freight forwarding as a scientific discipline at higher education institutions in the Republic of Serbia. The aim of this research is to show the connection between the development of freight forwarding courses at higher education institutions with the development of profession, technique, technology, necessary knowledge and skills. The accredited academic bachelor's, master's and PhD programs, as well as applied studies programmes are included in the analysis. The results of the research show that freight forwarding is mainly studied under traffic and transportation engineering programmes. However, certain areas of vital importance for freight forwarding are studied, from different aspects, at several different faculties and under various accredited programs. Two basic conclusions emerge from the obtained results. First, there is a raising need for the knowledge of new techniques and technologies in order to manage the shipment, delivery and transit of goods in a qualitative manner. This is the reason why the contemporary studying of freight forwarding is closely connected with traffic and transportation engineering and, in a narrower sense, logistics. Secondly, multidisciplinarity and complexity are the main characteristics of the necessary knowledge and skills to perform freight forwarding activities. Thus, certain freight forwarding topics and important issues are studied at various faculties and different scientific fields.
The indirect effect of the COVID-19 virus pandemic on student traffic participation
Authors: Jurišević Nebojša , Nikolić Jelena , Nešović Aleksandar , Živković Dubravka , Aleksić Natalija
Published: November 2022

The pandemic of the COVID-19 virus disease has resulted in significant changes in everyday life. As a result, two-thirds of the urban population has been forced to alter previously established travel habits. With this in mind, the international scientific community wonders if the newly formed travel habits could be maintained after the pandemic is over. This paper presents the findings of a survey conducted among students in Kragujevac prior to and during the COVID-19 virus pandemic. Furthermore, the citizens' expectations regarding the change in travel habits following the end of the pandemic are presented. For a period of five years, the survey was conducted once a year on students at the Faculty of Engineering in Kragujevac (Serbia). According to the survey results, during the pandemic, the car was considered a more comfortable mode of transportation than before. When compared to before the pandemic, the share of student families with two cars increased by 15%. The number of cyclists has also increased, making the lack of bike paths during the pandemic a more visible issue than previously. The students polled believe that once the pandemic is over, they will walk more and continue to rely on public transportation as before.
Determination of changes in organizational and management processes in the management system
Authors: Mihajlović Milan , Tasić Svetlana , Knežević Nemanja
Published: November 2022

Managing business organizations is a complex and dynamic process, aimed at effectively and efficiently directing limited resources. Based on that, the business success of the company is largely conditioned by the quality and ability of its management to create an adequate organizational structure that will respond to the challenges in the environment. In recent decades, there have been numerous and dramatic changes in the business environment, which lead to a comprehensive transformation of existing management processes and thus the dynamic development of theory and practice of modern management.
Personal data protection: Actual status and challenges
Authors: Raković Radoslav
Published: November 2022

Fundamental information security management standard ISO 27001 declares need for protecting basic features of information - confidentiality, integrity and availability - and defines 114 controls oriented to technical, organizational and combined actions that should enable it. Particular issue represents personal data protection that is subject of particular General Data protection Regulation (GDPR) has been appplied in EU from 25.05.2018. and paricular Law on personal data protection of Republic of Serbia has been applied from 22.08.2019. After brief review of the GDPR and the subject law, actual status of personal data protection in Serbia are considered, as well as challenges we will face in the future in this area.
The evacuation from commercial objects: The case of DIS object in Niš
Authors: Jevtić Radoje
Published: November 2022

Commercial objects present objects with lot of people inside in almost any time moment. The crowds and jams in these objects are very often. Although these objects have a lot of evacuation routes and exits, much of people and stuff in limited space can cause serious problem in evacuation sense, with presence of fear and panic. These and similar objects have clearly noted evacuation routes in the case of emergency, but experience proved that with the surprise effect almost no one pay attention on noted messages and warnings on object's walls, but try to leave the object as soon as possible, very often not paying attention on injured, wounded or unconscious occupants. So, the best way for evacuation is prediction. Optimal prediction can be realized by analyse of as much as possible potential evacuation scenarios. For precise, fast, safe and cheap analyse of evacuation scenarios, routes and calculation of evacuation times, evacuation software is used. One of the best evacuation software is Pathfinder. This paper was written to show the potential evacuation scenarios and calculation of evacuation times in Pathfinder for DIS commercial object in Niš.