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Establishment of knowledge and skills in preschool children through integrated health physical activity
Authors: Kojić Filip
Published: March 2024

This paper presents an innovative and practical way presented an integrated physical health's activity. The main goal was to get through movement and play in preschool children form the knowledge and skills of health education. The subject of the work is theoretical elaboration of the content, form, forms, methods and means of integrated activities aimed at linking and solving problems of physical and health education of preschool children. The formation of knowledge and skills through integrated physical-health activities in preschool children stems from the actual problems of modern life, which results in a low level of health and disharmony of the physical development and the development of motor skills of children. The aim is that children form skills and knowledge in technology of preserving, maintaining and improving their health. The aim is also to children through physical activity and health learn to be healthy body and soul; build your health behavior in accordance with the laws of nature and the existence of; form of motivational sphere of health behavior for a safe and secure life; realize how important the movement for health and development; explore the anatomical and psychological basics of exercise and understand the effects of exercise on the body provides.
Motivation and home geometric study
Authors: Živanović Olivera
Published: March 2024

This paper deals with the theoretical analysis of motivation in the teaching of the mathematics on the beginner's level with the special focus on the motivation in the teaching of the geometry on the beginner's level. As a significant component of the teaching process, motivation has a very important role in the development of the entire personality and it contributes to a good success at school as an outcome of studying. Therefore, it makes sense to consider it an important teaching aspect which deserves to be studied. The goal that this paper is directed towards is deeper perception of the motivation in the teaching of the geometry on the beginner's level. The paper is structured into two parts. The first one is focused on motivation in the teaching of the mathematics on the beginner's level, while the second and the main part of the paper is dedicated to the motivation in the teaching of the geometry on the beginner's level and in this part only some of the motivational factors such as the role of the teacher, textbooks and mathematical tasks are mentioned. Revision of the relevant research used in this paper has enabled the understanding of the importance of motivation in the geometry teaching on the beginner's level and making conclusions later converted into suggestions on how to create the most adequate pupils' motivation.
Classroom teaching in the digital environment: A critical review of the use of ICT in class literature digital school
Authors: Naumović Smiljka
Published: March 2024

This paper examines the practice of applying new technologies to the study of literature in lower primary school grades. Under consideration are the works published in the electronic collections of the contest "Digital lesson" sponsored by the Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications. The aim is to show and assess the role of ICT used in classes and its contribution to the implementation of 4Cs (creativity, critical reflection, communication, collaboration) in literature learning strategies. Analysis shows that the digital environment of the majority of classes were based on teacher's PowerPoint presentations in almost all parts of the class, regardless of the specifics of the literary text, the outcome, and thus the feasibility of the goal of teaching. The second most commonly used method was YouTube, often managed by the teacher to present the content. Only those works that used a meaningful and diverse combination of multimedia in certain parts of the classes for developing knowledge, accessing information from multiple sources, communication and cooperation, received awards in the contest.
Protocol for analysis textbook elements in modern rider
Authors: Stojkov Ivana
Published: March 2024

The Rider, literacy textbook for students is determined by the specific tripartite structure (pre-rider, rider and post-rider) and it is used only in the first grade of primary school. Methodical literature focuses the authors of the textbook to organize content so that students more easily overcome the initial reading and writing and it is the only book which, according to the curriculum, contains tasks and guidelines for mastering reading and writing the first language. We studied the presence of the usual textbook elements (content, illustrations, thematic units, working /non-working tutorial), but the emphasis is on specific activities (exercise of writing exercises writing, teaching methods, parallel reading and writing) that characterized the first book which pupils faced in school.
Differences in motor abilities of children younger school children of different sexes
Authors: Rankić Jovo
Published: March 2024

The research was conducted on a sample of 92 participants aged 10 and 11 years, divided by gender into two homogeneous sub-samples: 43 boys and 49 girls from Brcko, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The battery of 10 motor tests "EUROFIT" prescribed by the Committee for the Development of Sport of the Council of Europe Council of Europe, 1993.Problem study was to determine differences between groups of respondents (boys and girls) within the motor space. The subject of research are represented motor skills: speed of alternative movements hand, flexibility in the hip joint, general balance, explosive power of the lower extremities, repetitive strength hull structural strength flexor hands and agility. The aim of this study was to determine whether there are statistically significant gender differences in motor skills. Was used in ex post facto draft istraživanja. Multivarijatnom (MANOVA) analysis of variance were differences in the mobility area, the overall between boys and girls. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) differences were found in the flexibility of the hip joint in favor of girls, and agility, static strength of arms and shoulders, static force flexor hands and explosive strength of the lower extremities in favor of boys. It was found that boys are at a higher level of development of motor skills, and that girls are more flexible in relation to them.
Problems of pupils in development representation of difference in teaching mathematics
Authors: Živanović Olivera
Published: March 2024

This paper is based on theoretical analysis of the research in the field of fractions, with the special attention on students' problems with understanding the representation of fractions in the beginner's level of mathematics teaching. The aim of this paper is a solution of the problem which students encounter while trying to understand representations of fractions. The presented research used for this paper was a guidepost to obstacles students have to deal with while trying to understand the notion of fractions with the intention to overcome them. The paper consists of the two parts. The first one is dedicated to methodical approach of the content related to fractions. In the other part however, the attention is directed towards presentation of the relevant research related to the students' problems with understanding this notion. According to the previous theories and models we came to the following conclusions. Firstly, an adequate manipulation of representative models of the fraction will form the mental image of fraction, specially models from ordinary pupil's life. Secondly, increasing of visual contents about fractions can be done by using a number line. Thirdly, while teaching this subject it is necessary to use innovative models of teaching because using of wide range of teaching systems contributes to better understanding of representations of fractions.
Play in science teaching
Authors: Mirković Angelina , Nikolić Maja
Published: March 2024

Teaching practice points to the educational character of children's play as a specific form of learning. The content of the curriculum can be achieved through the use of properly designed activities and games with teacher's support, encouragement and guidance. Using play as a teaching tool implies knowledge of psychological and physical abilities of each child. Play allows free, spontaneous and creative expression and development of children's potential. Depending on the individual psycho-physical characteristics of every child, it will be difficult or easy for them to adapt to the school environment and learning. The aim of the research is to determine how play contributes to overcoming the difficulties in adapting to the new environment and obligations while developing into an active and creative being. By using play as a teaching method in the first grade of primary school, through teaching science, it was determined how much play contributes to socialization, development of motor skills and cognitive processes. Through play, children explore the world around them and their own possibilities, find and invent new solutions in different situations, which contribute to the acquisition of functional knowledge.
Elements of the old Serbian religion in the national fairy "Pepeljuga"
Authors: Bondžić Jovana
Published: March 2024

National fairy tales and their particular motifs most often come from the distant past. In their sights, they preserved some of the ancient forms of the then convictions, social organization, institutions and rituals. The paper offers an interpretation of the folk fairy tale "Cinderella" which relies on the old, prehistoric religion, and from this point of view, the motives that were preserved in the fairy tale were analysed. Comparative analysis of the methodical apparatus in the readers of various publishers approved by the Ministry of Education will provide an insight into the extent to which such access to fairy tales is fostered through textbooks. The aim of the paper is to suggest a fairy tale interpretation that includes an old religion, pointing to the importance of knowing and understanding its phenomena in order to interpret the fairy tale adequately and to draw attention to the important material that the fairy tales preserved, which can serve to acquire and expand knowledge of one's own people.
Competencies and the role of geography teachers
Authors: Langović Marko , Đurkin Danica , Deđanski Vojislav
Published: March 2024

The professional specialization of teachers, as the most important links in the educational system and the development of competences, represents an important step towards better performance of the profession and improvement of the level of achievement of the students. Competencies represent a set of necessary knowledge, skills and values of teachers' attitudes. The aim of this paper is to point out the importance of developing and acquiring teacher competences, as well as explaining the ways and possibilities for professional improvement of geography teachers. Regarding professional development, the basic roles of geography teachers were analyzed and their classification according to different authors was performed. Through big number of examples from practice, the role of geography teachers is specifically explained. Professional specialization and the role of teachers are mutually conditioned, which is especially emphasized in the work.
Valuable functions of sport in the teaching of physical education
Authors: Sinđelić Nenad
Published: March 2024

Sports represent an immensely valuable factor which contributes to the formation of a complete personality of an individual and their desirable social traits, while doing sports assumes a healthier, longer life of a higher quality. The aim of this paper is to observe sports once again from the point of their important value functions through theoretical analysis and as an additional incentive for a better understanding of the teachers about its significance, its organization and realization, through physical education classes or through various other sports/recreational activities. The paper offers analyses of the health, educational, social and cultural functions of sports. Numerous definitions of sports imply the wide role it intrinsically carries. Professional, amateur, recreational, school sports, just to name a few, clearly demonstrate to what extent and where it exists. There are many reasons for doing sports from the earliest age. Building and preserving health potentials, developing the body, employing sports as a leisure activity, leveraging sports to make friends and deepen existing friendships, achieving inclusion into the wider social community, and developing the positive team spirit, are just a few of the advantages it brings. Through organized exercise, various physical activities, i.e. sports in their entirety, a physically, psychologically and socially stable and strong individual is formed, and by extension an entire nation. This is exactly the immeasurable role of sports that can seldom be achieved to such an extent by other spheres of life.
Phraseological approach to Russian language in Russian language textbooks in primary schools
Authors: Stanković Katarina
Published: March 2024

In order to study a foreign language, it is not sufficient to master the grammatical system of a given language and master communication skills, but it is also necessary to approach that language from a cultural aspect. By getting acquainted with the culture of a nation whose language is being studied, a person has a much better idea of the overall notion of the state, as well as the language being studied. Each country has its own culture that exists and is acquired over the years, and the language of that country permeates a given culture. That is why language and culture are two inseparable components. What is characteristic for the language of a certain country are their proverbs, sayings, counters, which originated from how the culture of that country began to develop. That is why there is a science that deals with such established expressions in a language, that is phraseology. It is common knowledge that these phraseologies are not translated literally from one language to another. Therefore, it is important to show such an approach in learning a foreign language, especially in primary schools. In this paper, the Russian language is presented through the prism of the phraseological aspect in primary school textbooks in the form of proverbs, sayings, counters, riddles. Teachers are not limited to the use of phraseology from the mentioned textbooks, but it is also desirable to use additional teaching materials in order to better convey the cultural state of the Russian language.
Reconsidering Huntington: Clash of civilization theory and the world multipolarization
Authors: Gajić Aleksandar
Published: March 2024

The Paper examines Huntington's model for understanding conflicts in contemporary international relations, according to which the cultural and religious identities of peoples are the primary causes of their mutual clashes. Starting from the basic elements of his paradigm on the "clash of civilizations", like the concept of civilizations and their typology, the concept of conflict, their types and causes, to which the first part of the Paper is dedicated, the central part of the Paper presents a cross-section of critical reviews of Huntington's "clash of civilizations" model from the principle criticism to particular ones. After that - and bearing in mind contemporary international events and processes in the times of the "new cold war" - an attempt is made to determine whether to what extent Huntington was right, i.e. how accurate his model for understanding the conflict was, and how much it was not. Final part of the Paper is devoted to the understanding of contemporary inter-civilizational relations precisely in relation to Huntington's predictions. The conclusions that arise are clear: in Huntington's model of the "clash of civilizations", the conflicts are obviously more contentious than the civilizations themselves. The three-decade development of international relations, from the time of the end of the Cold War until today, has significantly pointed to the importance of large-scale civilizational, cultural and value groupings, although not to the degree of monolithicity and determinism as claimed by Huntington. He also quite correctly observed two tendencies: that non-Western civilizations will reject with a leaf almost all universalistic aspirations that are imposed on them against their own value frameworks, and that this will increase mutual antagonisms, but not between all civilizations and their "core states", religious groups and ethnicities, but between "the West and the rest." Moreover, the process of multipolarization that has begun leads the way to greater and more continuous inter-civilizational cooperation between non-Western large, medium and small powers. The success of these reconciliations and partnership projects is evidently larger if the increasingly problematic influence of the modern West, as a disruptive factor in the intercivilizational and multipolar world equation, is excluded from them.
The role of the authoritarian Fujimorist regime in Peru in suppressing the activities of the left-wing guerrilla groups Sendero Luminoso and Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement
Authors: Petrović Rajko , Ribać Ivan
Published: March 2024

The subject of this research is the analysis of the role played by the Fujimorist regime in Peru, i.e. the rule of Alberto Fujimori in that Latin American country from 1990 to 2000, in suppressing the activities of the left-wing, i.e. Marxist-Leninist guerrilla groups Sendero Luminoso and the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement which represented the main security threat in the observed area from the 1980s to 2000. The basic assumption is that the Fujimorist regime, due to its authoritarian character, had greater success in the fight against Sendero Luminoso and Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement than was the case with the democratic regime before it, primarily due to the greater use of violence and brutal methods of suppressing guerrilla activity. The results of the research showed that it was in the period of the 1990s that the greatest successes of the state in the fight against the observed guerrilla groups were achieved, as evidenced, among other things, by the arrest of Sendero Luminoso leader Abimael Guzmán in 1992 and the complete neutralization of the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement in 1997. The conclusion of the research is that the observed case is another indicator that authoritarian regimes, more prone to violence and less interested in human rights and freedoms, tend to solve security problems more quickly and efficiently, such as the activities of guerrilla groups, but also that security risks related to the activities of Sendero Luminoso in Peru still exist, although they are much smaller than before the 2000s. In the research, we used the historical method, the case study method and comparative analysis.
Sunflower production in Vojvodina province (Serbia): Trends, challenges, and opportunities
Authors: Đerčan Bojan , Vujasinović Vesna , Bjelajac Dajana , Radivojević Goran , Vukić Milan , Vujadinović Dragan
Published: March 2024

Sunflowers have emerged as a significant global crop with extensive economic, agricultural, and nutritional significance. This article presents a comprehensive analysis of sunflower production in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, Serbia, delving into key trends, challenges, and opportunities within the industry. Serbia, being a prominent player in the European sunflower market, has been influenced by its diverse agricultural landscape and its commitment to sustainable practices, shaping the dynamics of sunflower cultivation and oil production. The study thoroughly investigates production statistics, regional disparities, and the influence of external factors on sunflower farming and market dynamics in Vojvodina. Data from reputable sources such as the FAO, USDA, and COCERAL at the European level are utilized, along with information on sunflower production and oil prices obtained from the Statistical Yearbooks of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. The findings of the study revealed a notable rise in harvested areas, yield, and overall production during the observed period, concurrent with shifts in the global market. Additionally, the price of sunflower oil demonstrated an upward trend, reflecting these market dynamics.
The usage of geospatial tools in traffic sign detection
Authors: Nikolić Natalija , Davidović-Manojlović Marina , Mesaroš Minučer
Published: March 2024

The topic of this scientific paper is the detection of traffic signs based on the data obtained using modern geodetic methods (LiDAR, mobile laser scanning), by using geospatial tools. In a total of 100 photos taken in an urban area in Germany, in a length of 500 m, 75 traffic signs were detected. Each sign is assigned a corresponding code from the catalog of German traffic signs, after what the photos are connected to the point cloud. Then the extraction of bounding boxes and central points of traffic signs was done. The visualization was done in two softwares -Bentley MicroStation and QGIS, which completed the detection process. The accuracy of traffic sign detection in photos is 83% (62/75). The extraction of bounding boxes and central points on the point cloud was performed with a high degree of accuracy (85%).
Enabling smart contributions for sustainable urban development
Authors: Cimbaljević Marija , Dunjić Jelena
Published: March 2024

Urbanization as a global tendency continuously imposes an issue about smart solutions that make life comfortable , safe and environmentally friendly in cities. It is a challenge to transform a city into a smart and sustainable, with the aim to be adaptive enough to address the challenges of the future and to react to innovative or unexpected developments. Smart sustainable city concept is still evolving and meets with different perceptions of technological, environmental, economic and social relations. Therefore, this paper aims to deliver possible basis for the functioning of a smart and sustainable city in the so-called "smartization" process. Smart technologies that asses, monitor and manage data and processes in space are widely discussed. This research is based on a holistic approach in order to show that a successful transformation with clear progress can be achieved by implementing smart technologies with sustainable monitoring process and by integrating the main stake-holders to make the path to smartness successful for all people involved. In that manner cities are accelerating their transformation towards sustainable objectives, creating cleaner, cooperative places which fosters use of resources more efficiently and is flexible to future changes and innovations.
IRREDUTIBILIDADE ONTOLÓGICA DA CONSCIÊNCIA E DUALISMO DE PROPRIEDADES NO NATURALISMO BIOLÓGICO DE JOHN SEARLE
Authors: De Athayde Prata Tárik
Published: March 2024

O artigo defende a tese de que a irredutibilidade ontológica que Searle atribui à consciência envolve o naturalismo biológico (proposto por ele como uma solução para a parte conceitual do problema mente-corpo) em diversas incoerências, especialmente no que diz respeito ao tema da causação mental. Após uma apresentação das teses básicas da teoria (seção 2), são discutidos os problemas que a tese da irredutibilidade ontológica gera para a visão de Searle sobre a causação mental (seção 3), e as incoerências decorrentes dessa tese (seção 4). A conclusão é que o modo como Searle concebe a irredutibilidade ontológica da consciência é uma fonte de problemas para o naturalismo biológico.
EDUCACIÓN, POLÍTICA Y «EMANCIPACIÓN ESTÉTICA» EN LA FILOSOFÍA DE J. RANCIÈRE
Authors: Wenger Calvo Rodolfo
Published: March 2024

En la filosofía de J. Rancière es posible poner en evidencia una voluntad recurrente por afirmar y verificar la «igualdad de las inteligencias» que pasa, inicialmente, por el campo de la educación en su investigación sobre los postulados de J. Jacotot, un singular pedagogo francés del siglo XIX, y que desemboca en la política en su vínculo con la estética. En este artículo nos vamos a centrar en sus primeros trabajos, sobre todo, en su libro El maestro ignorante, para plantear de qué manera puede hablarse de una «emancipación estética» en su filosofía para, luego, pasar a dilucidar las relaciones que este filósofo contemporáneo establece entre el arte, la estética y la política.Palabras clave: J. Rancière, Teorías de la emancipación, Estética y política, Educación estética, Políticas estéticas, Arte crítico o político.
FUNDAMENTOS ONTOLÓGICOS DE UNA ÉTICA ECOLÓGICA EN EL MARCO DE LA ONTOLOGÍA ORIENTADA A OBJETOS
Authors: González Arribas Brais
Published: March 2024

La ética ecológica tiene como postulado fundamental el cuidado, el cual se extiende más allá de mí, más allá del nosotros, más allá de lo humano. Un cuidado, por tanto, que va más allá del yo y que no es antropocéntrico, ni especista, sino que atiende a la alteridad, a lo otro, a lo que es extraño y nos es extraño. Una ética ecológica debe, por tanto, (a) ser crítica con el antropocentrismo y (b) reconocer la diferencia/extrañeza de los objetos. Para cumplir ambas condiciones es necesario partir de una ontología que sea plana y que reconozca la existencia de objetos que son extraños en la medida en que nunca comparecen del todo (ni siquiera ante ellos mismos) y que están siempre en retirada, dándose, pero permaneciendo parcialmente ocultos.
DOS APUNTES A PROPÓSITO DEL «GIRO HACIA LA FELICIDAD»: DE LA CRÍTICA DEL NEOLIBERALISMO AL «GIRO AFECTIVO»
Authors: Tocino Rivas María
Published: March 2024

El propósito es abordar, a partir de una perspectiva doblemente crítica, el actual “giro hacia la felicidad”, vale decir, la elevación del imperativo de la felicidad a la categoría de horizonte político y ético incuestionable que ha protagonizado el surgimiento de la psicología positiva a comienzos del siglo XXI y que hoy desborda la literatura académica e invade un número creciente de prácticas de la vida cotidiana. Ello supondrá, por un lado, entender esta versión actual del llamado “pensamiento positivo” como una narrativa sancionadora del orden económico neoliberal, fundamentalmente a través de la promoción de un nuevo “éthos psicoterapéutico”. Y, por otro, desde la corriente anglosajona del “giro afectivo”, implicará analizar en qué medida los discursos sobre la felicidad en general, y en particular la “nueva ciencia de la felicidad”, legitiman una serie de modos de vida por encima de otros y refrendan estructuras de poder preexistentes.
La vocación filosófica gadameriana como profesión intempestiva. Introducción y traducción de "Wissenschaft als Beruf. Über den Ruf und Beruf der Wissenschaft in unserer Zeit" de Hans-Georg Gadamer
Authors: Bey Facundo Norberto
Published: March 2024

El 27 de septiembre de 1943, Hans-Georg Gadamer publicó un breve pero significativo ensayo en el periódico conservador Leipziger Neueste Nachrichten und Handels-Zeitung, titulado “Wissenschaft als Beruf. Über den Ruf und Beruf der Wissenschaft in unserer Zeit”. El artículo, que recuperaba en medio de la Segunda Guerra Mundial el problema del valor y posición de la ciencia y la filosofía, nunca fue reimpreso en su obra completa, ni en los diez tomos editados por la editorial Mohr Siebeck ni tampoco por separado en libros o revistas. Debido a su relevancia filosófica, política e histórica, se ofrece aquí, en primer lugar, una introducción crítica al contexto y principales contenidos de este texto, especialmente por medio del análisis de su confrontación con la actualidad a través de referencias explícitas e implícitas a la conferencia Wissenschaft als Beruf de Max Weber de 1917. En segundo lugar, se ofrece aquí su primera traducción del alemán al castellano.
Monitorización de Resultados en Psicoterapia: Estado Actual y Perspectivas Futuras en Iberoamérica
Authors: Valdiviezo-Oña Jorge , Montesano Adrián
Published: March 2024

La monitorización rutinaria de resultados en psicoterapia ha avanzado significativamente en las últimas décadas, especialmente en Norteamérica y el norte de Europa. Esta práctica consiste en evaluar sistemáticamente el progreso de los consultantes, con la finalidad de ayudar a mejorar los resultados clínicos. Este estudio tiene el objetivo de describir el estado actual de las investigaciones sobre monitorización rutinaria de resultados en Iberoamérica, destacando los avances y desafíos principales, así como de proponer líneas de desarrollo futuras. La exploración de la monitorización rutinaria de resultados en psicoterapia en la región iberoamericana revela que esta práctica aún no es ampliamente adoptada, existiendo notables diferencias en su implementación entre los distintos países. Aunque los estudios sobre el tema han aumentado en la última década, la mayoría se ha centrado en poblaciones adultas. A partir de los datos recogidos, se analizan tanto los desafíos y dificultades como los posibles facilitadores y beneficios de la monitorización en psicoterapia, considerando distintos niveles: terapéutico, tecnológico y socioeconómico. Se subraya la importancia de ampliar la investigación a través de la colaboración internacional, la heterogeneidad de enfoques y poblaciones, y la coordinación entre los vértices del triángulo conformado por terapeutas, investigadores y gestores de centros de atención psicológica.
Personality Traits, Self-Esteem, Life Satisfaction and Problematic Social Media Use Among Young Adults
Authors: Đurić Petra , Ćudina Vicko , Bolić Tamara , Glavak-Tkalić Renata
Published: March 2024

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between personality traits, self-esteem, life satisfaction, and problematic social media use (PSMU) among young adults. The research was conducted among 616 young adults (70.3% females, 22.8±3.8 years). The measures used were the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale, Self-Liking/Self-Competence Scale, Personal Wellbeing Index, International Personality Item Pool short version, and Social Media Use scale. 94% of participants used social media for more than an hour on average daily. The estimated prevalence of PSMU was 1.6%. PSMU was positively correlated with gender and neuroticism, and negatively with age, extraversion, conscientiousness, intellect, self-liking, self-competence, and life satisfaction. Younger age, female gender, higher neuroticism, and lower personal well-being were significant predictors of PSMU.
Corporate Finance
Authors:   Associate Professor and Head of the Department Finance  Indira School of Business Studies PGDM Pune, Maharashtra, India., Bhope Prof. Anagha , Gade Dr. Rajesh Namdev ,   Assistant Professor, HOD & Research Guide Lotus Business School  Pune, Maharashtra, India., Kole Mr. Indrajeet Bharat ,   Assistant Professor  Global Business School and Research Centre Tathawade, Pune, Maharashtra, India., Patil Dr. Mangalgouri S ,   Associate Professor  Marathwada Mitra Mandal`s Institute of Management Education Research & Training (IMERT), Pune, Maharashtra, India., Patil Dr. Sonali ,   Assistant Professor D. Y. Patil Institute of Management Studies Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Published: March 2024

Corporate Finance is a book that focuses on the fundamentals of finance, using a variety of relevant examples to help readers understand the topic. This book strikes a mix between theory and practice, and it discusses issues such as efficient markets, agency theory, net present value, and the risk-return tradeoff. This tenth version includes new features and additional resources to help readers comprehend the topic.
Reconceptualizing Legislative Privileges
Authors: Jain Anmol
Published: March 2024

Earlier this month, the Indian Supreme Court delivered a judgment in a reference pertaining to the law and scope of legislative privileges under the Indian Constitution. The primary question before the court was whether legislative privileges extend to the protection from prosecution of a legislator who receives a bribe to speak or vote in a certain manner in the legislature. In the following sections of this post, I’ll first discuss the existing law on legislative privileges in India, which is unique in its origination and formulation. I’ll then argue that there is a need to reconceptualize the understanding of legislative privileges in order to support the legislative systems in performing their roles and functions in their true essence.
Actual and Perceived Risk of Cardiovascular Disease among Sample of Iraqi Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors:   Rheumatology Department, Kirkuk Teaching Hospital, Ministry of Health/Environment, Iraq., Hamoud Istabraq Satam , Jassim Nizar Abdulateef ,   College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.
Published: March 2024

Background: Independent of conventional risk factors, patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Aims of the Study: To evaluate the actual and perceived 10-year CVD risk among Iraqi patients with RA as well as their level of knowledge about CVD risk. Patients and methods: This cross-sectional study included 100 RA patients (85 females and 15 males) who visited Baghdad Teaching Hospital/Rheumatology Unit from January 2021 to July 2021. The Framingham Risk Score (FRS) was used to calculate the actual 10-year risk of CVD. The Heart Disease Fact-Rheumatoid Arthritis Questionnaire (HDFQ-RA) was used to assess the subjects' knowledge of cardiovascular disease. Results: Among hundred Iraqi patients with RA, the median age was 51.23 8.4 years. The study's findings revealed that 23% had a high risk for CVD and 27% & 50% had moderate and low risk, respectively, based on the FRS calculator. The risk of CVD was significantly affected by the age of disease onset and seropositivity and steroid use (p-value 0.001). When the perceived risk was compared to the actual risk of cardiovascular disease, there was a weak agreement between them; only 31% had corresponding answers. Conclusions: The study showed an elevated risk of CVD in rheumatoid arthritis patients and a gap between actual and perceived CVD risk.
An Assessment of the Arabic-Language Informational Resources Available to Colon Cancer Patients Online
Authors:   Gurayat General Hospital, Ministry of Health. Al Jawf Region, Al Jouf, Saudi Arabia., Alanizi Meaad Awwad , Alanizi Mohammed Radhi ,   Gurayat General Hospital, Ministry of Health. Al Jawf Region, Al Jouf, Saudi Arabia.
Published: March 2024

Background: The internet has become a primary source of health information, particularly for cancer patients. This study evaluated the quality of online health information related to colon cancer in Arabic. Objective: To assess the reliability, accountability, legitimacy, and readability of Arabic websites providing information on colon cancer. Methods: A search was conducted on major search engines using Arabic keywords related to colon cancer. After initial screening, 13 websites were selected for evaluation. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) benchmarks, DISCERN instrument and website certification (Health on the Net - HON code) were used for assessment. Readability was analyzed using the Flesch Reading Ease Score and Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level. Results: Non-government websites, particularly Wikipedia, msdmanuals.com, and primomedico.com, demonstrated higher compliance with JAMA benchmarks. Six websites scored high on the DISCERN instrument, indicating reliable treatment information. Only one website was HON-code certified. Readability analysis revealed that text comprehension is challenging for most websites. Conclusion: Private agencies and hospitals managed non-government websites generally outperformed government websites' reliability, quality, and readability. However, overall improvement in Arabic's online health information landscape is essential to enhance accessibility and credibility for colon cancer patients
Awareness of Common Eye Diseases Among College Students at A Saudi University
Authors:   Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, AlKharj, Saudi Arabia., Al Darrab Abdulrahman , Owais Faisal Bin ,   College of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, AlKharj, Saudi Arabia., Jarallah Othman Jarallah Al ,   Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, AlKharj, Saudi Arabia., Alenezi Saad H. ,   Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Al Majma’ah, Saudi Arabia., Alshamrani Abdulaziz M. M. ,   College of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, AlKharj, Saudi Arabia., Alayyaf Abdallah S. A. ,   College of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, AlKharj, Saudi Arabia., Alqahtani Abdulhakim ,   College of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, AlKharj, Saudi Arabia.
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Many eye conditions, including cataract, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy, are among the major causes of blindness in the world. There were many studies on the subject worldwide but fewer in the Middle East; hence, the subject needs more investigation. This research is significant as it fills the gap in the literature on the awareness of common eye diseases in Saudi Arabia. This study was carried out to assess the awareness of common eye diseases among college students at a Saudi University. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study, including college students at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University (PSAU), Saudi Arabia. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire and was analyzed using the SPSS program. Results: Our study included 579 participants. 62.7% of participants reported no family history of eye diseases, and among those who did, dry eye was the most frequently mentioned condition, with 27.8%. Cataract, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy had lower reported family histories at 12.3%, 5.9%, and 3.5%, respectively. Concerning awareness, 60.3% of participants were aware of dry eye, followed by cataract (38.7%) and glaucoma (33.3%). However, 26.9% reported no awareness of any eye disease. The internet emerged as the most significant source of information (46.7%), while family, friends, and relatives were also prominent sources (35.4%). Regarding knowledge of specific eye diseases, there were varying awareness levels. For example, 58.4% recognized cataract as treatable, and 42.5% knew glaucoma could cause blindness. Conclusion: A significant proportion of participants exhibited awareness of conditions like dry eye, cataract, and glaucoma; there is room for improvement. Study findings underscore the importance of educational interventions aimed at enhancing awareness, especially for students in non-medical disciplines.
Stability of overjet, overbite and upper intermolar width following segmental osteotomy of the maxilla
Authors:   Czech orthodontic society, Žuffová Nina , Bohmová Hana , Kotas Martin
Published: March 2024

Aim: The aim is to assess stability of overjet, overbite, and upper intermolar width after the orthodontic-surgical correction of orthodontic anomaly with segmental H-osteotomy of the maxilla. Material and method: The retrospective study works with 40 patients who underwent the segmental osteotomy of the maxilla. Each patient had aɸcomplete orthodontic documentation before the therapy (T1), prior to the surgery (T2), after aɸcompletion of an orthodontic treatment (T3) and approx. 25 months after aɸremoval of fixed appliance, minimum of 1 year after the completed orthodontic treatment and at least 1.5 years after the orthognathic surgery (T4). In every time interval, aɸdigital model of aɸdentition was made to measure the overjet, the overbite and the upper intermolar width. Results: During aɸ long-term check-up the value of the overjet showed aɸ clinically and statistically insignificant decrease by 0.1 ± 0.5 mm. The overbite also showed aɸclinically insignificant decrease by 0.1 ±0.5 mm; in none of the cases there was aɸclinically significant bite opening. The average value of the upper intermolar width was 38.9 ±3.1 mm before the beginning of therapy, prior to orthognathic surgery the value increased due to orthodontic treatment by 0.5 ±1.7 mm. After the active therapy completion, the value increased by 0.9 ±1.7 mm, i.e. by 1.4 ± 2.6 mm compared to the initial condition. In aɸlong-term check up, the average loss of uper intermolar width by 0.4 ±0.7 mm was recorded.
European parliamentarism and establishing the content of the institutional authority within the EU parliament
Authors: Hrebeniuk Dmytro
Published: March 2024

This article is devoted to the study of the role of the European Parliament in the global political and legal context. The author focuses on the characteristics and peculiarities of the European model of parliamentarism, in particular, institutional authority and its role in the decision-making process. The research includes an analysis of the views of various authors on the term “institutional authority”, in particular in the context of the functioning within state bodies. Different views help to reveal aspects of the definition of this term and its role in a positive assessment of the activities of public authorities. A special emphasis is placed on the importance of personal authority of the head of the body in comparison with institutional authority, which allows us to consider leadership not only through the prism of the position, but also personal qualities. This aspect of the study is a promising area that can help understand the interaction between institutional and personal authority. The definition of the term “institutional authority” becomes a key element for further elucidating the concept of supranational parliamentarism in the context of the European Union Parliament. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the functions of the parliament at the supranational level and may open up new perspectives in the development of European integration processes. A key aspect of the study is the methodology used to analyse and study European parliamentarism and institutional authority. The methods used allow for a more complete understanding of the structure and functions of the European Parliament. The article also highlights the prospects for the development of the concept of supranational parliamentarism in international law. The author’s vision of the term “institutional authority” serves as a basis for further development of the concept within the framework of supranational interaction and decision-making at the international level. In general, this research article offers an in-depth legal analysis and understanding of the genesis of European parliamentarism, highlighting key aspects of the institutional authority of the European Union Parliament and the prospects for the development of supranational parliamentarism. The study makes a significant contribution to the understanding of the interaction of parliamentary institutions at different levels and can serve as a basis for further research on the role of parliaments in shaping the world order.
Law of the Constitutional Tribunal of the Republic of Poland: concerning reform and problems of independence
Authors: Kopcha Vasyl
Published: March 2024

This article aims to analyze the development of the law of the Constitutional Tribunal of the Republic of Poland in terms of its constitutional and legislative status, as well as the problems associated with the constitutional crisis. Special attention is paid to legislative measures aimed at weakening the body of constitutional jurisdiction in Poland, in particular, a significant reduction in guarantees of the independence of the Constitutional Tribunal.

It was concluded that the law of December 22, 2015, the method of its adoption and entry into force demonstrates an attempt to remove it from the mechanisms of constitutional control (lack of time “distance” between official promulgation and entry into force). On the other hand, its content provides a set of means that encroach on the independence of the Tribunal, including: 1) a quorum of 13 out of 15 judges (there were 12 active judges); 2) the general condition for approval of decisions is at least two-thirds of votes; 3) minimum terms for the initiation of case consideration, which make the urgency of case consideration impossible; 4) giving the president and the minister of justice the right to initiate disciplinary proceedings against a judge; 5) participation of the Seimas in the termination of a judge’s The above means, in combination with the means provided by the law of November 19, 2015 (which terminated the powers of the chairman and deputy chairman of the Constitutional Tribunal), indicate the use of the legal instrument outside the rule of law.

Regarding the directions of limiting the guarantees of independence of the Constitutional Tribunal, increasing its politicization through the use of the instrument of the law. The nature of such means revealed the intention of the legislator to take them beyond the limits of constitutional control and to sharply limit and complicate the work of the Constitutional Tribunal. This approach shows a potential threat from the parliamentary majority to use a special law on the constitutional court to narrow the effectiveness of the institution of constitutional control.
Reduction in Central Line Days, Central Line Utilization Ratio, and Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections Through Hospital Based Intensivist Program
Authors:   Director, Mobile Infirmary, Intensivist Program, Infirmary Health System, Diagnostic Medical Clinic, Mobile, AL, United States, Wilson Michael
Published: March 2024

Purpose: We tracked the effect that a newly implemented intensivist program following a restrictive venous access policy emphasizing mid-lines and peripheral IVs over central lines had on central line days, central line utilization ratio, and central line associated blood stream infections in a non-academic hospital. Methods: Prior to June 2021, Mobile Infirmary’s intensive care units (ICU) were open units staffed with physicians with combined ICU, ward, and outpatient responsibilities. In June of 2021, an intensivist program was started to transition the hospital to a closed ICU model with intensivists whose sole responsibility was the ICU. Concurrently, a policy was implemented that emphasized avoidance of central lines unless indicated by defined criteria (MICAR Criteria). We tracked central line days (CLD), central line utilization ratio (CLUR) and central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) rates and compared it to these same unit for the 2 years prior to the start of the program. Results: There was a reduction in CLD from 628 per month to 425 per month (RRR of 32%), a reduction in CLUR from 0.62 to 0.46 (RRR of 26%), and a reduction in CLABSI rate from 1.65 to 0.78 (RRR of 51%). When looking at the number of central line infections per expected line days, there was a reduction from 20.2 to 6.6 (P=0.04). The central line infection rate relative to patient days showed a reduction from 10.3 to 3.6 (P=0.04). Conclusions: Over utilization of central lines and the subsequent increase in central line infections represents a major complication of ICU care. By combining an intensivist program with a venous access policy designed to reduce dependence on central lines, we showed a clinically significant reduction in central line infections and a reduction in central line days and central line utilization ratio without any significant increase in IV extravasations.