bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Realitas Sosial dalam Novel “Ayahku Bukan Pembohong” Karya Tere Liye
Authors: Bangkit Adi Swasono
Published: November 2024

This research aims to identify and analyze the social values contained in the novel Ayahku Bukan Pembohong by Tere Liye. The selection of such a novel is because it contains many elements of social value both in the context of the individual, family and society. In this study the author will discuss several formula problems with the following coverage: 1) How is the social value of the relationship of the main character with his peers in the novel Ayahku Bukan Pembohong by Tere Liye? 2) How does the social values of the relation of the main character with family in the novel Ayahku Bukan Pembohong by Tere Liye? 3) How is the sosial value of the relationship of the main character with society in the novel Ayahku Bukan Pembohong by Tere Liye?
This research uses a descriptive method of culiatative. These stages of research are data collection, data reduction, data display, conclusion making or verification.
From this research it can be concluded that man is one of the social beings that is inseparable from the other individuals to a purpose in life. Simple social interaction is a complex process, because it is based on several factors, both individualistic and combined. Social conflict is a social process in which individuals or groups seek to their goals by opposing opponents accompanied by threats or violence. Such circumstances can lead to conflict and even debate among human groups. But on the other hand, social conflict can also lead to positive changes in societies, trigger reform, correct injustice, and drive social change that is supposed to be necessary. Social change refers to a transformation in the structure, values, norms, cultures, and social interactions in a society that then affects a change in human attitudes. Social change affects the attitudes of human beings in society in a variety of ways, such as the adoption of a new value, changes in social norms or changes in habits and patterns of behavior.
Penerapan Layanan Bimbingan Kelompok dengan Media Truth Or Dare untuk Meningkatkan Kepercayaan Diri Siswa di SMP Negeri 48 Surabaya
Authors: Ana Laksana Wati
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kepercayaan diri siswa kelas IX di SMP Negeri 48 tahun pelajaran 2024/2025 setelah diberikan layanan bimbingan kelompok dengan media truth or Dare. Jenis penelitiannya adalah penelitian tindakan bimbingan konseling dengan subyek penelitian kelas IX yang berjumlah 30 siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan peningkatan kepercayaan diri siswa tersebut dibuktikan dari hasil post-test siklus I rata ratanya sebesar 95,69 dengan kategori sedang. Pada siklus II rata-rata 106,33 dengan kategori tinggi. Adapun peningkatan skor kepercayaan diri rata- rata dari siklus I ke Siklus II sebesar 10,86. Melalui observasi pada saat kegiatan layanan, peningkatan kepercayaan diri dari siswa menunjukkan aktif mengeluarkan pendapat antusias melakukan kegiatan layanan, berani mengemukan pendapat, berani bertanya dan menjawab pertanyaan, lebih percaya diri dengan kemampuannya.
Geopolitical Shifts Amid War in Europe, and the Cooperation Between Portugal and the US | Mudanças Geopolíticas no Contexto da Guerra na Europa e a Cooperação entre Portugal e os EUA
Authors: Ramon Fernandes Vítor
Published: November 2024

The articles analyses the international order that emerged after the end of the Cold War and some of the challenges that it presently faces. In light of that, it also discusses several of the possibilities that lay ahead for a future order and engages in the ongoing debates. Indeed, the so-called international liberal order has been under challenge for some time. In all probability, that condition will not change in the near future and may even exacerbate. In fact, one of its more recent threats includes war in Europe, more specifically the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which further endangers its existence. Many, if not most, appear to believe that after the Russian invasion the world will never be the same again. Under these conditions, and independently of the type of ordering that we will see in the future, the article argues that given the historical and long-standing relationship between the US and Portugal the latter can play a significant role, as occurred during the Cold War, albeit this time with respect to energy.
Character Education Based on Local Wisdom in Learning Science: A Systematic Literature
Authors: Novitasari Naintyn , Walid Ahmad
Published: November 2024

Character education based on local wisdom is an effort to prevent the decline of ethical and moral values among the younger generation in the educational process. This literature review aims to discuss the cultivation of local wisdom-based character education for students within science learning. The method used in this study is a Narrative Literature Review (NLR). Data collection was conducted through the Science Direct, Scopus and Google Scholar databases, focusing on articles published from 2018 to April 2024. The results of the literature review indicate that local wisdom-based character education in science learning can be effectively instilled in schools by integrating the potential of local wisdom with extracurricular activities, practicums or group learning, local tourism-based learning models, game-based learning, and interactions between students using local languages.
CIPP Evaluation of Counseling Guidance Programs
Authors: Sundaya Jemi , Montanesa Dian
Published: November 2024

Moral problems become student problems that occur as part of the impact of globalization. This research aimed to evaluate guidance and counseling services at MAN 1 Bengkulu Utara as supporting students in solving their problems and developing their potential.  The evaluation model used is the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) evaluation model to get a more comprehensive and in-depth picture of the guidance and counseling program. This research used a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data was obtained from guidance and counseling coordinators, guidance and counseling teachers and students using interview techniques, document study, and observation. The results of the research showed that in the Context aspect, achievement is in the high category, as well as in the program Input aspect which is also in the high category. Meanwhile, the Process program aspect is also in the high category, but the Product aspect is in the medium category. The conclusion is that the guidance and counseling program can be said to be well implemented. Only moderate product categories still need to be improved. Furthermore, to improve program implementation, there are several recommendations, including the preparation of special documents for guidance and counseling profiles; documents detailing special funds for guidance and counseling programs; and additional guidance and counseling teachers.
The Influence of Transformational and Instructional Leadership Styles of School’s Principals on Teacher’s Performance, Motivation, Job Satisfaction and Student Achievement in Primary and Secondary Schools
Authors: Andriadi Dian , Sulistiyo Urip
Published: November 2024

This study aims to examine the influence of transformational and instructional leadership styles of school principals on teacher performance, motivation, job satisfaction, and student achievement in primary and secondary schools. A literature review method was employed, synthesizing qualitative and quantitative studies published between 2019 and 2024. The selected studies focus on the relationship between principal leadership styles and key educational outcomes, with data retrieved from sources in both English and Indonesian. The findings highlight that instructional leadership significantly improves teacher performance and job satisfaction by providing structured support and guidance. Transformational leadership fosters motivation, enhances job satisfaction, and promotes student achievement through inspiration and collaboration. The synergy between these leadership styles enhances educational outcomes, with principals effectively balancing both approaches. This review fills a gap by exploring how transformational and instructional leadership styles interact to influence teachers and students, offering a clearer understanding of their complementary roles in various educational contexts. The study provides valuable insights for educators and policymakers by emphasizing the importance of situational leadership and the need for leadership development programs for school principals. Adopting a hybrid approach to leadership can further enhance teacher performance and student achievement.
The Role of the School’s Committee in Implementing P5 in the Era of Independent Learning
Authors: Nurhayati Nurhayati , Martiarini Elyza , Nurjanah Nurjanah
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the role of the school committee and its contribution in improving the quality of education in the era of independent learning. This study was conducted at SMP Negeri West Jakarta Region 1. Interviews, observations, documentation, and literature reviews were the data collection tools used. This study is qualitative research with a descriptive analysis method. The data collection process was carried out through in-depth interviews and questioner. The technique of data analysis was classifying data based on the category, counting the frequency and percentage. This study found that the school committee, as part of the school element, is responsible for the smooth implementation of school programs in the current era of independent learning, the implementation of the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5), building relationships with the school community, improving facilities and infrastructure, and encouraging improvements in the quality of school resources. Here, the result of the percentage of each the categories they are: an advisory agency (consideration) as much as 25%, a support agency (supporter) as much as 25%. a controlling agency (controller) as much as 23% and a mediator as much as 27%.
The Impact of Managerial Skills, Organizational Communication, Discipline, and School Climate on Work Engagement in Schools
Authors: Asmara Yeni , Sulistiyo Urip , Rosmiati Rosmiati
Published: November 2024

This study explores the impact of managerial skills, organizational communication, discipline, and school climate on work engagement among teachers and staff in educational institutions. While work engagement is essential for improving school performance and student outcomes, factors influencing it in schools remain insufficiently understood. The research aims to identify specific elements within these four areas that foster higher work engagement, providing insights to enhance teacher satisfaction and productivity. Using a quantitative approach, data will be collected through surveys distributed to teachers and staff across various schools. A structured questionnaire will measure levels of managerial skills, organizational communication, discipline, school climate, and work engagement. Statistical methods, including multiple regression analysis, will analyze the relationships between these variables. The study’s findings are expected to offer practical recommendations for school leaders and policymakers to cultivate a supportive, productive working environment. By presenting an integrated approach, this research contributes to the field by examining the combined effects of multiple factors on work engagement, offering a comprehensive model for enhancing teacher engagement in schools.
Programa deportivo para mejorar el rendimiento físico en niños de edad escolar
Authors: Mosquera Nazareno Genesis Mirelly , Suntaxi Suntaxi Edith Geanine
Published: November 2024

El trabajo investigativo efectuado en la institución educativa tuvo como objetivo primordial determinar la incidencia de un programa de actividades deportivas en el rendimiento físico de niños en edad escolar, considerando que los niños deben tener un desarrollo integral holístico, el diseño de investigación es de campo, experimental de corte longitudinal, se utilizó el método deductivo con un enfoque cuantitativo y un alcance descriptivo correlacional, se consideró bibliografías de estudios relacionados al tema, la muestra consistió en 22 niños siendo la misma probabilística escogida por conglomerado, se aplicaron test  de velocidad, salto y resistencia al inicio y final del programa, los mismos que se procesaron con el programa estadístico SPSS aplicando un análisis descriptivo de distribución de frecuencia en base a los restados que se obtuvieron y se utilizó  pruebas no paramétricas de variables independientes y muestras pareadas con la aplicación del test t-Students, cuyos resultados fueron analizados para su posterior discusión y conclusión que sirvió para comprobar la hipótesis ¿el programa deportivo incide en el rendimiento físico de los niños?.
QUANTITATIVE STUDIES IN TELEVISION (PART 2): ALGORITHMS IN ACADEMIA
Authors: Kelly JP
Published: November 2024

This is a follow up to my last post for

CST

. Given that this is a blog about television it seems only fitting to begin with a brief recap:

Previously On Quantitative Studies in Television…

In my previous post I described some of my early attempts to analyse television at scale using some widely-available software and a few simple lines of code.
CfP: Future Media, Future Marketing Conference. April 18, 2018 @ University of Bedforshire (UK). Deadline: March 4, 2018.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

Call for Papers: Extended Deadline for Proposals: Sunday 4th March, 2018.
CfP: conference “Cinema, TV and Popular Culture in the 1990s: Spain-Latin America”. Oct 17-19, 2018 @ Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (ES). Deadline: Jan 15, 2018.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

CALL FOR PAPERS The group Tecmerin (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid), within the Research Project “Cine y televisión en España 1986-1995: modernidad y emergencia de la cultura global” (CSO2016-78354-P), organizes the International Conference “Cinema, TV and Popular Culture in the 1990s: Spain-Latin America” on October 17th, 18th and 19th, 2018 (5th Tecmerin Academic Encounter). The […]
Call for Chapters: Comics Beyond the Page in Latin America. Deadline: Jan 31, 2018.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

The recent resurgence in the popularity of comics and graphic novels has been accompanied by a concurrent expansion of the wider comics field.
CfP: NECS 2018 Conference “Media Tactics and Engagement”. June 27-29, 2018 @ University of Amsterdam, Free University of Amsterdam & Utrecht University (NED). Deadline: Jan 31, 2018.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

The University of Amsterdam, the Free University of Amsterdam and Utrecht University are happy to present

The NECS 2018 Conference

Media Tactics and Engagement

27-29 June 2018 Hosted by the University of Amsterdam and the Free University of Amsterdam

Pre-Conference

Media in Transition 26 June 2018

Hosted by Utrecht
Implementation of guidelines, officially
Authors: Sadki Reda
Published: November 2024

This is everything that the World Health Organization’s Handbook for Guideline Development says about implementation.

Implementation of a guideline should be taken into account right from the beginning of the guideline development. Implementation is generally the responsibility of national or subnational groups, which explains why their participation in guideline development is critical.
CfP: Besides the Screen Conference 2018: “Vaults, Archives, Clouds and Platforms: Archiving and Preservation in the 21st Century” July 2-3, 2018 @ King’s College, London (UK) & July 5-6, 2018 @ Porto (PT). Deadline: April 2, 2018
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

The 2018 Besides the Screen Conference welcomes paper, panel, artwork, installation, and workshop proposals on the theme of archiving and preserving audiovisual materials in the 21st century. The topic of archiving and preservation has gained even more significance as forms and formats of audio visual media continue to exponentially expand.
CfP: Girlhood Studies special issue “Queering Girlhood”. Deadline: Feb 19, 2018.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

CFP:  Queering Girlhood  –  Special Issue of Girlhood Studies In the more than ten years since Marnina Gonick directly challenged the field by asking, “Are queer girls, girls?” (2006: 122), girls’ studies has grown into a formidable, expansive, and increasingly recognized area of academic discourse.
CfP: Workshop: On time. Temporal and normative ordering of mobilities. Sept 13-14, 2018 @ University of Siegen (GER). Deadline: Feb 15, 2018
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

Temporality and normativity are interwoven with one another: Timings convey norms and normative shifts. Rhythms enforce forms of life, conveying rules and principles. Flows of time fit experience and expectation to one another producing specific versions of past, present and future. The end of time conjures up both utopian and dystopian visions.
extended CfP: 25 Years of Jurassic Park (1993): An Interdisciplinary Symposium on the Paleontological Imagination. June 8, 2018 @ Cardiff University (UK).Deadline: Jan 31, 2018.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

We are very pleased to announce that the keynote speaker for the forthcoming event ‘

25 Years of

Jurassic Park

(1993): An Interdisciplinary Symposium on the Paleontological Imagination

’ will be

Dr Steve Brusatte

from the University of Edinburgh. Dr Brusatte is a paleontologist who is also passionate about education and communicating science to the public.
CfP: Circulating across Europe? Transgressive Narratives about the Past. Aug 28-29, 2018 @ Harvard University (US). Deadline: Jan 21, 2018.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

Circulating across Europe? Transgressive Narratives about the Past

Workshop at Harvard University 28-29 August 2018 Convenors: Dr Félix Krawatzek and Dr George Soroka In recent years, scholars have increasingly come to challenge the reductionist view of a Europe conceived primarily in terms of East and West.
REMEMBERING GOGGLEBOX’S LEON BERNICOFF: A BEACON OF HOPE AND PROGRESSIVE ATTITUDES IN THE ERA OF IMPENDING BREXIT
Authors: Marghitu Stefania
Published: November 2024

June and Leon Bernicoff, a progressive Liverpool couple married for over 60 years, were never your typical reality TV stars.
Zapnito advisor insight: Reda Sadki’s story
Authors: Sadki Reda
Published: November 2024

I spoke to Zapnito about why I became an advisor, my background and more… Please tell us a little bit about yourself My name is Reda Sadki, born and based in Geneva, Switzerland. I came to education from publishing, confronted with the challenge of how to harness the digital transformation to help meet the learning needs of 17.1 million Red Cross volunteers in 190 countries.
MAPPING TELEVISION LANDSCAPES
Authors: Harmes Marcus K
Published: November 2024

I have spent much of the last two years in the company of a long dead British actor.
Call for Chapters: edited volume on The Disney Channel. Deadline: May 1, 2018.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

Call for Chapter Proposals Kids, Inc. to Andi Mack: The Disney Channel’s Tween Programming is a proposed interdisciplinary, multi-contributer volume examining the nature, history, and legacy of The Disney Channel’s programming for tweens from 1984 to present.
CfP: Edited collection “Reading Westworld”. Deadline: Jan 26, 2018.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

Reading Westworld – Edited Collection Coined in the early twentieth century, the term ‘robot’ conjures up images of man-made machines, artificial bodies, A.I.s and more recently, cyborgs. From Philip K Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep (1968) to Spike Jonze’s Her (2013), every narrative of artificial life shares common themes – they are stories of identity, desire, rebellion and protest.
CfP: conference “The metaphor of the monster”. Sept 21-22, 2018 @ Mississippi State University (US). Deadline: July 1, 2018.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

The Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures (CMLL) at Mississippi State University will soon be hosting a symposium dedicated to “The metaphor of the monster.”  This exciting event will take place on Friday, September 21st, and Saturday, September 22nd, 2018.
EXTENDED CfP: Trailblazing Women On and Off Screen: Equal Access in the Film and Television Industries. June 18-19, 2018 @ University of Greenwich, London (UK). Deadline: March 9, 2018.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

Abstracts and submissions from a variety of disciplinary perspectives welcome.
CfP: symposium on Sport and Media. May 16-17, 2018 @ Loughborough University (UK). Deadline: Jan 19, 2018.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

Symposium on Sport and Media, Loughborough University, May 16-17 2018 Changing the rules of the game?
CfP: conference “Rethinking Theories and Concepts of Mediated Communication” Sept 13-14, 2018 @ Barcelona (ESP). Deadline: April 30, 2018.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

>Concepts of Mediated Communication Conference – Barcelona, Spain 13-14 September, 2018 Co-sponsored by: The University of Missouri School of Journalism Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich ​Nanyang Technological University This conference will explore how theories and concepts of mediated communication are being challenged in the face of digitization, globalization, and other trends.
CfP: SERIES. International Journal of TV Serial Narratives V/02. Deadline: July 02, 2018.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

SERIES Vol 5 No 2 – Television Serials in Asia – Call for papers

This themed issue of

Series

aims to contribute to the study of television serials produced in the Asian region and make them more widely known. The television serial is a prominent expression of popular culture across Asia, especially in China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, but has not been extensively studied.
CfP: symposium “Different pasts, foreign countries: Remembering and recreating lost worlds in fiction, media and history” Sept 7, 2018 @ Macquarie University, Sydney (AU). Deadline: May 4, 2018.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

A one-day symposium organised by The Centre for Applied History and the Department of English, Macquarie University, Sydney on Friday, 7 September 2018 “The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.” This famous opening sentence from L.P. Hartley’s

The Go-Between

(1953) provokes questions of how the “pastness” of the past is remembered, recuperated and represented, especially in this postmodern age where the
DEADLINE EXTENDED: 20 March 2018. CFP: Critical Studies in Television Conference “State of Play: Television Scholarship in ‘TVIV’”, Sept 5-7, 2018 @ Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

Deadline Extended: 20 March 2018.

Television is and always has been changing. The recent shifts, connected to new, online providers creating their own content and offering new forms of distribution, have led to some scholars (Jenners 2016) questioning if the age of TVIV has arrived.
EUROPEAN CULTURES OF TELEVISION STUDIES: POLITICS AND POLICIES
Authors: Weissmann Elke
Published: November 2024

With deep-felt thanks to the respondents.

There is a wonderful video on YouTube that shows David Morley being interviewed about his time at the Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies (CCCS) and his and Charlotte Brunsdon’s work on

Nationwide

. The video looks like it might be from the late 1980s, early 1990s, and Morley is in quite a reflective mood/mode, explaining how he came to the CCCS and how he came to do the work he
CfP: conference “Vulgarity in Literature and the Visual Arts of the English-speaking World”. June 2, 2018 @ Université Paris Sorbonne (FR). Deadline: March 19, 2018.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

CONFERENCE – Vulgarity in literature and the visual arts of the English-speaking world

Paris Sorbonne University June 2, 2018

Deadline for abstract submissions: March 19, 2018.

Conference organised by the doctoral student research group OVALE – part of the VALE research group, EA4085, Sorbonne University.
CfP: conference “African Women in the Media 2018” June 21-22, 2018 @ University of Ibadan (NG). Deadline: March 26, 2018.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

Please find below the Call for Papers for the African Women in the Media 2018 Conference:

African Women in the Media 2018

Proposals are invited for a two-day conference organised by Stringers Africa Venue: University of Ibadan Conference Centre, Nigeria Date: 21-22 June 2018 Following the success of the African Women in the Media 2017 symposium (#AWIM17), the 2018 conference continues the objective of bringing together media
HOLLYWOOD CATFIGHTS: JOAN AND BETTE VS. SARAH AND KIM
Authors: Murray Rona
Published: November 2024

Ever since

Feud

aired in the U.K., just in advance of the main revelations concerning Harvey Weinstein and the collective activities of the #METOO movement in Hollywood, I have been wondering about the status of that classical narrative, the female celebrity catfight, in modern times.
CfP: CMCI PhD conference “World in Flux: Exploring Cultural and Media Studies in a Changing World” June 15, 2018 @ King’s College London (UK). Deadline: April 9, 2015.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

We are delighted to announce the Keynote Speakers for this year’s King’s CMCI PhD Conference as

Professor Anna Reading

from King’s College London and

Professor Catherine Grant

from Birkbeck, University of London (see details below). The one-day conference will be held on

15 June 2018 at King’s College London

. This year, the conference venue has moved to Bush House, former headquarters of the

BBC World Service (1940-2012)
‘TAKE FOUR GIRLS’… AND DIVERSIFY THEM: THE EVOLVING INTERSECTIONALITY OF CALL THE MIDWIFE
Authors: Hamad Hannah
Published: November 2024

The first month of the new year, as has been the case now since 2012, heralds the start of another new series of the BBC’s flagship and consistently highly rated Sunday night drama of community nursing, midwifery and medicine

Call the Midwife

. Promos and advance publicity for the seventh series have primed audiences for the introduction to the regularly recurring cast of characters of a nurse of colour, for the first time in its
Call for contributions: Workshop “Re-coding Black Mirror”. April 24, 2018 @ The WEB Conference, Lyon, FR. Deadline: Feb 10, 2018.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

Web page: https://kmitd.github.io/recoding-black-mirror/ One day workshop The WEB Conference 2018 24 April 2018, Lyon =====MOTIVATION=====

Black Mirror

is a British sci-fi series directed by Charlie Brooker portraying a dystopian future emanating from the wide use of digital advancements.
The concept of artificial intelligence and its scope in economic development
Authors: Đorđević Srđan , Popović Andrija , Sretenović Vojislav
Published: November 2024

The enormous growth and development of technology, especially since the beginning of the 21st century, has led to an increase in the amount of information we are surrounded by. Thanks to this fact, the basis for action and accelerated development of programs based on artificial intelligence concepts was created. The mentioned programs base their work on the automated processing, collection and systematization of data without the participation of human activity in these processes, that is, without the use of human intelligence. Due to the speed and efficiency of such a way of manipulating a large amount of data, the concept of artificial intelligence introduces numerous changes and totally changes the way numerous social areas function. The subject of the author's interest will be pointing out the very importance and way of functioning of the concept of artificial intelligence, pointing out the advantages and disadvantages of that concept, and all through looking at its impact on economic development.
Science and method: Methodology of scientific research in sport
Authors: Vuković Milovan
Published: November 2024

The monograph titled "Science and Method: Methodology of Scientific Research in Sport", authored by Dejan Dasić, presents an in-depth analysis of the foundations of a scientific approach within the context of sports sciences. This manuscript examines the essential elements of any scientific research, regardless of the discipline in which it is conductedranging from the planning of research and the development of a scientific design to the selection of methodological approaches, data collection, and analysis. Published in 2023 by the Faculty of Sport at "Union University Nikola Tesla" (Belgrade), this work serves as a valuable resource for researchers focused on phenomena and processes in the fields of sports and physical education.
Application of benchmarking analysis to the wine racing segment as a tourist product
Authors: Stojković Jelena , Dimitrovski Darko
Published: November 2024

Specific events which are organized under the name wine races, wine marathon or quick stroll through vineyards represent a type of activities which can be associated to modern wine tourism. Even though wine races are very popular in the most famous wine regions, in Serbia they are being organized in only two wine regions in last few years. The paper analyzes the existing wine races in Serbia, as a form of tourist product and their impact on the development of wine tourism in the regions they are being organized. The goal of this paper is a comparative analysis of wine races at Palić and in Aleksandrovac, based on the preset categories and parameters. The obtained results show towards the positive characteristcs and good practice, but also unused potential of this activity. The originality of the paper is reflected in the topic of wine races, which has not been investigated in the field of tourism until now.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity among dental students
Authors: Čvorović Tamara , Đorđević Jana , Jovanović Svetlana , Milošević-Marković Maja
Published: November 2024

Introduction: The pandemic of COVID-19 and epidemiological recommendations adopted to prevent the spread of infection, can significantly impact on physical and mental health of all group population. Although dental students are not a vulnerable group, due to the inability to complete development of their clinical skills during their education they were particularly affected by the pandemic. In reducing the stress caused by the pandemic, physical activity can play a significant role. Aim: The aim of the study was to measure the impact of COVID-19 on physical activity among dental students. Material and methods: The online research was conducted between 1 to 26 December 2020, during the winter semester of the 2020/21 school year at the School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade. The study includes 379 dental students (305 female and 74 male) with an average age 21.6 ± 2.6 years. As a research instrument, a demographic questionnaire which contains a question about gender, age, year of studies, material status, place of residence, smoking status and alcohol consumption, anthropometric data (weight, height and waist circumference) and International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) were used. Results: There is a statistically significant reduction of physical activity, on all levels, during the pandemic (p < 0.05). Students spend 2 hours more sedentary than before the pandemic. The number of students with high physical activity decreased, while the number of those with moderate and low physical activity increased. The total MET is lower during the pandemic than before (p < 0.05). There is a statistically significant difference in the frequency and intensity of physical activity expressed in MET between the genders before and during the pandemic (p < 0.05). Conclusion: During the pandemic, the physical activity of dental students is significantly reduced, particularly in female students. It is necessary to take preventive measures so that an excessively sedentary lifestyle would not compromise the students' health.
Investigation of the association of Pro12Ala polymorphism in the PPARG gene with the occurence of obesity and metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women
Authors: Pucar Aleksandra , Milanović Ana , Maksimović Nela , Filipović Tamara
Published: November 2024

Introduction: During menopause, the prevalence of metabolic disorders in women increases significantly. Postmenopausal women have increased waist circumference, high blood pressure, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperglycemia and low HDL cholesterol, which leads to an increased risk of cardiovascular events. Gamma gene PPAR-g belongs to the family of nuclear receptors and plays a significant role in lipid and glucose metabolism. Polymorphism Pro12Ala is present within the PPARG gene. The presence of the Ala allele leads to a 30 to 50% reduction in PPAR-g activity. Aim: The aim of the research is to determine the association between the genotype Pro12Ala polymorphism genotype in the PPAR-g gene and the metabolic syndrome, hypertension, as well as the biochemical parameters of obesity in postmenopausal women. Material and methods: Total of 98 female postmenopausal patients were included in the study. The analysis of Pro12Ala genotype of PPAR-g gene was done by polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). Results: In the examined group of patients, CC (Pro/Pro) genotype was found in 81 patients (82.7%), while the CG (Pro/Ala) genotype was present in 17 patients (17.3%). Analysis of the association of Pro12Ala genotypes with the occurrence of metabolic syndrome, hypertension and type II diabetes showed that women carriers of CC genotype were statistically significantly more likely to have hypertension than carriers of CG genotype (p = 0.030). Analysis of the association of Pro12Ala polymorphisms with biochemical parameters (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and glycaemia) did not show statistical significance. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate a possible association of the Pro/Pro genotype of the Pro12Ala polymorphism with the risk of developing hypertension in postmenopausal women.
Fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography integrated with computed tomography in suspected recurrent cervical cancer
Authors: Stojiljković Milica , Artiko Vera
Published: November 2024

Carcinoma of the uterine cervix represents the fourth most common malignant tumor and the fourth leading cause of mortality from cancer in females, and approximately one third of women with cervical carcinoma diagnosis will develop relapse. In follow-up and suspicion of recurrence of cervical cancer, various imaging modalities such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) can be used. However, the role of PET/CT is constantly increasing in these patients and the latest National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guideline Version 1.2023 recommends PET/CT as the imaging method of choice in follow-up of patients with disease stage II or higher, and in suspicion of recurrent or metastatic disease. PET/ CT shows higher sensitivity and specificity than conventional imaging in suspected recurrent cervical cancer, particularly in the evaluation of distant recurrent sites. An additional benefit of PET/CT in these patients is its impact on treatment management in approximately half of them. Also, PET/CT has a prognostic role in progression-free and overall survival, and patients with positive PET/CT for recurrence have significantly worse prognosis.
Association between serum cytokine levels and the development of acute radiotoxicity in prostate cancer patients
Authors: Kopčalić Katarina , Nikitović Marina , Matić Ivana
Published: November 2024

Radiotherapy plays a significant role in the multidisciplinary approach to treating prostate cancer patients. However, some of these patients may develop severe adverse effects after receiving radiotherapy that negatively affect their quality of life. Radiotoxicity may manifest in the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract by damaging the rectum or bowel, or genitourinary (GU) tract, causing symptoms due to urethral, bladder or prostate damage. The probability of complications in normal tissue increases as the delivered radiation dose increases. However, there are patients with satisfactory dosimetric parameters who develop radiation toxicity and vice versa. Prediction models that take into account additional parameters to identify patients most susceptible to developing toxicity may serve as essential factors toward personalized radiotherapy. The main objectives are morbidity reduction and life-quality improvement. Changes in the cytokine levels could also be connected with the occurrence of acute gastrointestinal and genitourinary toxicity. Literature data indicate the association of numerous cytokines with the appearance of GI and GU toxicity. There is proof that TGF-b1 stimulates fibroblasts to generate extracellular matrix. According to the literature, IL-6 is regarded as one of the most important immune markers for predicting the radiotherapy-induced toxicity of normal tissues. Increased IL-6 concentrations in the serum during radiotherapy are significantly linked to a higher degree of acute genitourinary toxicity. The goal of this work is to summarize the results of contemporary research in which the connection between the occurrence of acute radiation toxicity and changes in the cytokines levels in the serum during radiotherapy were examined, considering the great future potential of the use of toxicity prediction factors in clinical practice. It can be concluded that radiation therapy, the development of an inflammatory process, and the occurrence of radiation toxicity are all related. However, further research with the aim of adequate stratification of patients for the development of an individualized approach to radiotherapy is required.
Indicators of inflammatory, multiorgan impairment and redox biomarkers and CT findings in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia
Authors: Kosanović Tijana , Sagić Dragan , Ćorić Vesna
Published: November 2024

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a multi-systemic disease caused by Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, SARS-CoV-2. Since the onset of the pandemic, understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms of this disease has posed a significant challenge, with the intent to determine its progression and implement appropriate treatment strategies. The heightened severity and mortality associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection can be attributed, in part, to a phenomenon known as cytokine storm. This refers to an uncontrolled systemic inflammatory response characterized by elevated proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines, leading to an overproduction of free radicals. The aforementioned cytokine storm is accompanied by the excessive generation of reactive oxygen species and affects the virus and directly damages the host's cells. Given that the SARS-CoV-2 virus primarily targets respiratory cells, pneumonia is a common manifestation of the disease. Consequently, chest multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) plays a crucial role in evaluating lung tissue inflammation, determining disease severity, making decisions regarding hospitalization, and assessing the necessity of intensive care unit treatment. Assessing the level of oxidative stress can be accomplished by measuring the products resulting from damage to lipids, proteins, and DNA - whereas the inflammatory and multiorgan impairment biomarkers can be procured from routine laboratory practice. Due to the established association of a cytokine storm with a free radical storm, it might be postulated that during the acute phase of COVID-19 pneumonia the redox biomarkers might correlate with inflammatory and multiorgan impairment biomarkers, as well as chest MDCT findings.
Prediabetes: Modern entity with numerous risk factors
Authors: Marjanović-Petković Milica , Beljić-Živković Teodora
Published: November 2024

Prediabetes (PreDM), the seventh leading cause of mortality, is constantly on the rise. It is estimated that by 2035, the number of people affected by prediabetes will reach 471 million people of the total population. Whether a person with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within the next year, or later, or maybe never, depends on numerous factors, some of which are modifiable (body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), lipid status, smoking habits, physical activity). If a person measures postprandial blood glucose levels higher than 7.8 mmol/L, they have twice the cardiovascular risk compared to someone with normal glycemic control. Hyperinsulinemia causes insulin resistance and endothelial dysfunction, while hyperglycemia leads to oxidative radicals forming and activating proinflammatory cytokines. Prediabetes is often associated with obesity and lipid disorders, which further contribute to elevated cardiovascular (CV) risk in individuals with prediabetes. There is a significant number of undiagnosed individuals with prediabetes. Therefore, screening all individuals with risk factors, including proper screening measures such as coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring, is crucial to assess and prevent cardiovascular risk. It is important to correct all risk factors, and achieve normoglycemia in patients with mildly elevated blood glucose levels, initiate pharmacotherapy at the right time, and as a result, reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, chronic kidney disease, cancer, and dementia.
Hyperhomocysteinemia as a risk factor for the development of pathological changes in the cardiovascular system: Mechanisms and consequences
Authors: Todorović Dušan , Đurić Dragan , Stojanović Marija
Published: November 2024

Hyperhomocysteinemia represents a pathological condition characterized by an increased concentration of homocysteine in the blood, exceeding the threshold of 15 µmol/L. Hyperhomocysteinemia can be caused by genetic defects in enzymes involved in the metabolism of homocysteine and inadequate intake of vitamin B6, folic acid, and/or vitamin B12, disturbances in kidney and thyroid function, malignant diseases, psoriasis, and diabetes, as well as the use of certain medications, alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine. Hyperhomocysteinemia leads to damage to blood vessels through the induction of the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells, disruption of physiological endothelial functions, accumulation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, i.e., induction of oxidative and nitrosative stress, increased production of collagen, and degradation of the elastic fibers of the arterial wall, disturbance in the production of nitric oxide, dysfunction in the H2S signaling pathway, cellular hypomethylation, homocysteinylation of proteins, and disturbances in lipid metabolism. These pathophysiological mechanisms lead to accelerated atherosclerosis, which ultimately results in diseases such as acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. In patients with the aforementioned diseases, or with associated risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, smoking, or a positive family history of coronary heart disease, it is of great importance to determine and monitor the concentration of homocysteine in the blood and to take measures in the form of lifestyle changes aimed at secondary prevention of the consequences that hyperhomocysteinemia brings with it.
Digital capital and digital inequalities among students
Authors: Čikić Jovana , Kišjuhas Aleksej
Published: November 2024

The aim of the paper is to analyze the characteristics of students'students'digital capital, with a particular focus on education and digital inequalities. It is assumed that students'students'digital capital is relatively high, as they are digital natives. Auxiliary hypotheses relate to characteristics of digital capital in education, as well as the dependence of digital capital on students'students'socio-demographic and educational characteristics. The analysis is based on the data from a survey conducted on a sample of 438 students. For the purposes of the analysis, a five-dimensional index of students'students'digital capital was constructed. The results partially confirm the main hypothesis and an auxiliary one, while the hypotheses regarding digital capital in education and the impact of educational portfolio are fully confirmed.
Ideology and the face of modern science
Authors: Šutović Milojica
Published: November 2024

Science and scientific arguments are being replaced by ideology, which has become an instrument of capitalist greed, profit maximization and technology materialization. A culture is being created that is largely opposed to scientific reasoning and spirituality. Many scientists are getting rich in a manner criticized by science, casting doubt on the entirety of science, especially social sciences. Knowledge is not a priority, but rather the maximization of profits for private investors, and the protection of the priorities of the power elite. Instead of genuine engagement, academic branding and mind control are being practised. This also involves the degradation of academic work. The publishing and scientific industries work against the scientific community. Scientific results depend on the motives of the sponsors. The industrial form of science works against scientific progress. The coupling with capitalism is the modern face of science, presented in the form of ideology, the ruthless onslaught of capital, by the method of enslaving people. The essential question is how we can protect the freedom and creativity of science. The aim of this paper is to highlight the problem and relevance of these issues, connecting science and propaganda through the instrumentalization of pseudoscience, which negates its subject of research, by legitimizing expert knowledge. The analysis relies on classical texts of great minds and the application of indicative sociology.
Impact of artificial intelligence on practicing judicial professions
Authors: Matić-Bošković Marina
Published: November 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various sectors, and the judicial system is no exception. The author explores the impact of AI on practicing judicial professions. The integration of AI into judicial systems offers significant benefits in terms of efficiency, access to justice, and decision-making accuracy. However, it also poses challenges that need to be addressed through careful implementation, ethical considerations, and continuous adaptation. Although the use of the AI in the judiciary is on the rise and varies from country to country, it brings potential risks for fundamental rights. In the article, the author assessed whether the use of AI by judicial professionals jeopardize the right to a fair trial, including the right to an independent and impartial court, equality of parties, etc. The author also evaluates whether some of the introduced tools, especially those predicting court decisions and recidivism, violate fundamental rights. Finally, the author assesses options for further development and use of AI by judicial professions.
Human enhancement and morality: Some theoretical doubts
Authors: Cekić Nenad
Published: November 2024

The author tackles the critical ethical ideas accompanying the idea that man can be "morally enhanced" by influencing the "moral brain". Analyzing the primary approach of contemporary neuroethicists, the author notes that the idea of improvement mainly omits normative-ethical and metaethical elements, without which a clear idea of what can be considered "moral enhancement" is not possible. The author also draws attention to the over-reliance on technological procedures in assessing the determination and scope of moral enhancement. At the end of the paper, the author analyzes two models of the functioning of the "moral brain". These two models are taken from pop culture. One is the model of the dual personality of Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde, taken from literature and film adaptations. The second is the famous computer with personality, HAL 9000 from the renowned movie 2001: A Space Odyssey.