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Anterior odontoid lag screw fixation in type II odontoid fractures
Authors: Abdelaziz Mohamed , Hassanin Ehab Y , Ibrahim Ahmed A
Published: February 2024

Background

Odontoid fractures are common cervical spine fractures, lead to atlantoaxial instability, and constitute 10–20% of all cervical fractures. Almost two-thirds of all dens fractures are classified as type II according to the Anderson and D’ Alonzo classification system. An increased rate of nonunion of type II odontoid fractures with conservative measures has been reported. The technique of direct anterior screw fixation of the odontoid fracture has become increasingly popular since Bohler reported its use in 1982, and it is now widely used to treat type II.

Purpose

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the anterior transodontoid screw fixation in odontoid fractures.

Patients and methods

Ten patients underwent anterior transodontoid single screw fixation for type II odontoid fractures according to the Anderson and D’ Alonzo classification system. All patients were operated on less than 3 months following trauma. All patients were males apart from one female with their ages ranging from 20 to 59 years with a mean age of 33.9 years. Patients were evaluated clinically and neurologically according to the American Spinal Injury Association scale, and radiologically using plain radiograph, computed tomography scan, and MRI.

Results

Good clinical and radiological (bony or fibrous) outcomes were achieved in all patients with no screw loosening, backing out, or proximal migration. There were no complications related to surgical procedure or neurological deterioration.

Conclusion

Direct single anterior screw fixation has proved to be a very successful treatment method for type II odontoid fractures.
Assessment of lateral malleolus weber C fractures’ outcomes in patients undergoing syndesmosis-only fixation versus syndesmosis and fibular fixation
Authors: Henawy Ayman T
Published: February 2024

Introduction

Ankle fractures were associated with syndesmosis injuries, so it is very important to gain accurate anatomical reduction of the ankle mortise and good fixation of the disrupted syndesmosis.

Aim

Aim of this study was to assess lateral malleolus Weber C fractures’ outcomes in patients undergoing syndesmosis-only fixation versus syndesmosis and fibular fixation.

Subjects and methods

The present study was designed as a randomized controlled clinical trial study that included all patients presenting to the emergency room at Suez Canal University hospital after an ankle twisting injury causing lateral malleolus Weber C fracture.

Results

Patients who had performed syndesmosis-only were found to have significantly higher tibiofibular clear space (AP and mortise views) at 6 months only compared to those who had syndesmosis and fixation. Also, There was no statistically significant difference between syndesmosis-only and syndesmosis with fixation groups in regard to medial clear space, incidence of soft tissue infection, delayed union, Complex regional pain syndrome or all items of OMAS scale.

Conclusions

There was a significantly stability and nearby functional outcomes with a minimally invasive technique in the group managed by syndesmosis-only fixation and the group managed by syndesmosis and fibular fixation. The results are optimistic regarding the benefits of syndesmosis-only fixtion in patients with lateral malleolus Weber C fractures. However, more confirmatory studies need to be done.
Distal fibula locked plate versus nonlocked plate for treatment of Danis Weber type B fracture comparative prospective study
Authors: Elkateb Tameem M , Koriem Islam , Mourice Abraam N
Published: February 2024

Background

Ankle fractures are one of the most common fractures affecting both the young and old. they are the third most common fracture in elderly patients. The appropriate method of fixation of those fractures is debatable especially for osteoporotic patients, osteoprosis renders commonly used internal fixation methods technically demanding and prone to failure.

Aim

To compare distal fibula locked plate to nonlocked plate for treatment of Danis Weber type B fracture regarding union rate, union time, operation time, failure rate, and other complications.

Patients and methods

This study was conducted on 100 patients classified as a Weber B traumatic fracture. Fifty patients were undergoing open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) using locking plates (group A) and patients underwent ORIF using nonlocking plates (group B). The following parameters were assessed in both groups range of motion, union rate, union time, complications, operation time, American orthopedic foot and ankle society and failure rate.

Results

There was no statistically significant difference between both groups in operation time and blood loss. Length of hospital stays (days) and Time to full weight bearing, union time was lower in group A than group B. American orthopedic foot and ankle society was higher in group A than in group B. There was no statistically significant difference in range of motion (extension, flexion) between both groups. The rate of loosening of the distal screw and implant removal was higher in group B than in group A.

Conclusion

No statistically significant difference was found between both groups regarding functional, radiological outcomes, and complications in patients less than or equal to 60 years old. Therefore, one-third plate is preferred in a young age in terms of cost-effectiveness. In patients over 60 years old, using the locking plates yields better stability, and functional and radiological outcome than non-locking plates.
Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of pulmonary arterial hypertension in Indian patients: A hospital-based observational study
Authors: Kulkarni Mithilesh , Joshi Dinesh , Natrajan Karthik , Sharma Vishal , Jain Sharad , Charaniya Riyaz , Vyas Pooja , Patel Krutika , Shah Gunjan , Desai Nisarg
Published: February 2024

Context:

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a condition characterized by an increase in pulmonary artery pressure, leading to morbidity and poor survival. In India, the high prevalence of certain diseases contributes to the burden of PH. To address this, this study provides epidemiological data and clinical characteristics of pulmonary artery hypertension.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary cardiac care hospital, recruiting 964 patients with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Patient data were obtained through a detailed history and physical examination, including 12-lead electrocardiogram, two-dimensional echocardiography, coronary angiography, right heart catheterization, and hematological and serological investigations.

Results:

The majority of patients (28.94%) were in the age group of 31–40 years, with a female preponderance in PAH disease. Idiopathic PAH (IPAH) was the most common type, accounting for 69.78% of all cases. The most common comorbid conditions were hypertension (48.55%) and Type-2 diabetes mellitus (44.81%). Dyspnea on exertion (98.34%) and edema of extremities (91.18%) were the most common symptoms. The mean survival rate was 50.98 months, with Type 1 PAH having the worst survival rate of 47.56 months. The statistical analysis showed a significant association between smoking and PAH.

Conclusion:

This study provides epidemiological data and clinical characteristics of PAH patients in India, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis, prompt management, and smoking cessation programs. The high prevalence of IPAH and female preponderance was also observed in this study. These findings can help in the development of targeted interventions and management strategies for PH patients in India.
Tricuspid valve replacement outcomes in a diverse variety of valve replacement cases: Mortality, mechanical versus biological – A single-center study
Authors: Patel Archit , Singh Rahul , Parikh Nirav , Mathur Shobhit
Published: February 2024

Background:

The initial trial in tricuspid surgery is repair; however, replacement is done whenever the valve is badly diseased. Tricuspid valve replacement (TVR) as an isolated procedure and combined with other valve replacements presents a challenge as these patients are in the high-risk subset.

Materials and Methods:

The present retrospective study was performed using the medical records of 42 cases who underwent TVR since 2017 at our institute. The mean age of the participants was 36.3 ± 13.2 years and male–female was 66.7% and 33.3%, respectively. Isolated TVR was done in 35.7% of cases, associated with mitral valve replacement (MVR) in 38.1%, with aortic valve replacement (AVR) in 4.8%, triple-valve replacement (MV, TV, and AV) in 19.0%, and TVR associated with pulmonary valve replacement in 2.4% of cases. This diverse variety of valve replacement cases is the highlight of our study. About 30.9% of participants were undergoing the procedure as a redo surgery. Trial of repair was given in 33.3% of cases. Moreover, bioprosthesis and mechanical valve prosthesis were used in 73.8% and 26.2%, respectively.

Results:

Early mortality occurred in 8 (19.0%) cases. Cause of death common in all deaths was right ventricular failure in all cases 8/8 (100%) seconded by multi-organ failure in 7/8 cases (87.5%), previous cardiac surgery was a factor in 4/8 (50%) cases, mediastinitis occurred in 2/8 (25%) cases, and both arrhythmias and cerebrovascular accident happened in 1/8 (12.5%) case each. Mortality rate was 3/15 (20.0%) in cases of isolated TV surgery. Mortality rate for concomitant MVR was 3/15 (20.0%), and for concomitant AVR with MVR (triple-valve replacement) was 2/8 (25.0%). No early mortality happened in the concomitant AVR and concomitant pulmonary valve replacement group. Late mortality happened in 11/42 (26.2%) cases during follow-up. Total mortality as per the valve types has been 5/11 (45.5%) in the mechanical valve replacement group and 14/31 (45.2%) for the biological valve group.

Conclusions:

The patients who require TVR are usually high-risk surgical candidates with high early and late mortality. The most common cause of death was right ventricular failure in this study. TVR associated with other heart valve replacement increases the risk strata of the patient which is the highlight of our study. In the end, we conclude that we had 19.0% early (0–30 days) and 26.2% late mortality (0–1 year) making a composite of 45.2% mortality at the end of 1 year. No difference in the effect of mortality as per the valve type has been observed.
Depression among currently married ever pregnant adolescents in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar: Evidence from understanding the lives of adolescents and young adults (UDAYA) survey, India
Authors: Patel Priyanka , Bhattacharyya Krittika , Singh Mayank , Jha Ravi Prakash , Dhamnetiya Deepak , Shri Neha
Published: February 2024

Background:

Depression is a major public health concern among Indian adolescents. Pre- and post-natal depression can often alter fetal development and have negative consequences on the physical and mental health of the mother. This paper aims to draw attention to the prevalence of depression and its correlates among currently married, ever-pregnant adolescents from two Indian States, i.e. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Methods:

This study utilizes data from a subsample (n = 3116) of the prospective cohort study Understanding the Lives of Adolescents and Young Adults (UDAYA) among 10 to 19 year-old adolescents. Bivariate analysis was performed to assess the prevalence of depression by sociodemographic and behavioral characteristics. To further access the predictors associated with depression a logistic regression model was applied.

Results:

Around one-tenth (9%) of pregnant adolescents had depression. Regression analysis indicated that substance use, religion, autonomy, considering attempting suicide, premarital relationship, violence, dowry, adverse pregnancy outcome, menstrual problem, and parental pressure for the child immediately after marriage were significantly associated with depression.

Conclusions:

This study confirms the pre-existing annotation that teen pregnancy is linked with depression. Findings indicate that Adolescent mothers experiencing violence, and a history of adverse pregnancy outcomes are at increased risk of developing depression. These study findings call for an urgent need to address depression among adolescent mothers.
A prospective study of suicidal behavior in young patients of depressive episodes with hidden bipolarity exposed to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
Authors: Kumar Manoj , Acharya Rudraprasad , Mallik Nitu , Pal Arghya , Ghosal Malay Kumar
Published: February 2024

Background:

Treatment of depressive episodes in young patients is challenging owing to several reasons such as poor diagnostic stability and atypical presentation. Evidence regarding treating such patients with antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) is not clear.

Methods:

Fifty patients aged 10–24 years diagnosed with depressive episodes and drug-free for at least 3 months were rated on Beck’s Depression Inventory (BDI), The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ), and Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation (BSS). The scores of BSS and BDI were compared across four timeframes (weeks 0, 2, 4, and 6) for MDQ-positive and negative patients by using the generalized estimating equations model.

Results:

Patients who were MDQ-positive (11 patients) tended to score higher on BDI (at weeks 2 and 4) and BSS (at weeks 2, 4, and 6) as compared to MDQ-negative patients (39 patients). After being started on SSRI, MDQ-positive patients showed a poorer response as compared to the other group. The small sample size and short follow-up duration were the major limitations.

Conclusions:

Close clinical monitoring with regular follow-up during antidepressant initiation is recommended to reduce the risk of suicidality.
A summer of acute and transient psychosis: A case series
Authors: Vardhan Arohi , Vishwanath Rashmi , Soman Savitha , Nagaraj Anil Kumar
Published: February 2024

The association between the season and the occurrence of acute transient psychotic disorder (ATPD) has been sparsely studied. We would like to report five patients who presented with acute psychotic symptoms during the summer and discuss other risk factors that could be associated with this seasonal predilection.
Bell’s mania as a clinical presentation in a neurosurgical setting from a tertiary care neuropsychiatric hospital in India
Authors: Mamtani Harkishan , Utagi Shridhar , Chaurasia Kavish K. , Reddy Preethi Veerappa , Arasappa Rashmi , Prasad Chandrajit , Srinivas Dwarakanath , Rao Malla Bhaskara , Thippeswamy Harish
Published: February 2024

Bell’s mania is the co-occurrence of delirium and mania. We present two cases of Bell’s mania in a neurosurgical setting. The first case is of a 52-year-old male who presented with holocranial headache, disorientation, and manic symptoms for five months. He was found to have suprasellar craniopharyngioma. He significantly improved with olanzapine, but re-emergence of mood symptoms was noted after surgery. The second case is of a 42-year-old male who presented with a 15-day history of seizures and disorientation. He was found to have a dural arteriovenous fistula. He developed Bell’s mania in the post-procedural period, which improved with olanzapine. Compression of the hypothalamo-pituitary stalk in the first case and vascular and inflammatory changes in the second case could have led to Bell’s mania. Atypical age of onset and presence of neurological symptoms in patients presenting with psychiatric symptoms should raise the suspicion of an underlying organicity. Atypical anti-psychotics can be a useful management strategy for Bell’s mania.
Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of women with mental illness (WMI) - An integrative mixed-method study
Authors: Vijayalakshmi Sundaram , Rajagopal Kaipangala , Govindan Radhakrishnan , Ganjekar Sundarnag , Chacko Leena K. , Prathyusha P. V.
Published: February 2024

Background:

Women with mental illness (WMI) are more likely to experience unreported sexual and reproductive health (SRH) problems. Mixed-method research studies with the strengths of quantitative and qualitative approaches provide deeper insight into SRH issues of WMI.

Methods:

A sequential explanatory mixed-method design was used to understand better the SRH problems of WMI attending tertiary care psychiatry hospital. In phase 1, a survey was conducted to identify if they have SRH problems. Women who were identified to have SRH problems were part of Phase II. In this phase, in-depth interview was conducted to explore their lived-in experiences. Integration at the method level was adopted by connection through sampling. Using a narrative approach, integration was accomplished at the level of interpretation and reporting.

Results:

Among the users, 261 (64.6%) female sterilization, 244 (93%) was the most common, and the other methods like coitus interruptus, male condoms, and intrauterine devices were reported less. Of the non-users, 137 (33.9%) WMI 100 (73%) were unaware of the best family planning approach. Most of them, 377 (93.3%), were ignorant about sexually transmitted infection (STI) symptoms. WMI reported 62 (15.3%) unusual foul-smelling vaginal discharge and 58 (14.4%) genital ulcers, with poor treatment-seeking behavior. Sexual dysfunction in desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain were also reported. The findings were described in a single report based on the quantitative data followed by themes obtained from qualitative interviews using weaving techniques under the headings of contraceptive use and its awareness, prevalence of STI symptoms and its treatment, and sexual health experiences.

Conclusion:

Data integration demonstrated that one-fourth of WMI had inadequate awareness of contraceptive use, were ignorant of STI symptoms, and experienced sexual dysfunction.
Research on psychotherapy in India: A systematic review
Authors: Selvapandiyan Jaiganesh , Das Anindya , Singh Gurvinder Pal
Published: February 2024

We systematically reviewed empirical studies of psychotherapy with Indian clients. We defined psychotherapy as an intervention aimed at treating mental disorders using “talk,” which, in a professional medical setting, along with the therapeutic relationship, acquires medicinal value. Besides manual searches in three leading Indian psychiatry journals, we conducted digital searches in PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus databases. We found that the commonly practiced evidence-based psychotherapy in India follows the cognitive-behavioral model. Our findings suggest several replication studies which claimed to have used the well-established western models of cognitive behavioural paradigm but have mostly focused on basic behavioural techniques in their protocol. A few innovations were observed, and several essential errors were noted. Innovations include contextual modifications to address the difficulties and challenges faced in service delivery, while errors include deviations from protocol without adequate rationale.
Testing the waters: A pilot trial of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for alcohol use disorder
Authors: Khandelwal Nisha , Das Karobi , Sharma Renu , Ghosh Abhishek
Published: February 2024

Background:

Psychosocial interventions help maintain alcohol abstinence. Third-wave psychotherapies have emerged as an alternative to cognitive behavioral therapies for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) treatment. However, third-wave therapies have not been tested in non-western settings or via telehealth.

Aim:

We assessed the acceptability and feasibility of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in moderate/severe AUD.

Methods:

This was a pre- and post-study design. All those who met the eligibility (n = 40) criteria consented to participate. A trained nurse delivered four sessions of ACT, either in-person or via video-conferencing, per participants’ preference. Alcohol use, craving, relapse signs, and psychological flexibility were assessed three months post-intervention.

Results:

Twenty-eight participants (70%) attended all four sessions. There was a significant increase in abstinence and a decrease in alcohol use, frequency of drinking/heavy drinking, craving, relapse signs, and improved psychological flexibility. Outcomes were positive for either mode of delivery.

Conclusion:

ACT is feasible, acceptable, and probably effective in AUD.
Diagnosing and Treating Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis in India: Challenges and Solutions
Authors: Nischal Neeraj , Nath Ravindra , Rathi Vidushi , Ish Pranav
Published: February 2024

Tuberculosis (TB) is a major health problem in India. The focus is on pulmonary TB (PTB), extra-PTB (EPTB) remains a challenge for both diagnosis and treatment. This review discusses the challenges and solutions for effectively managing EPTB in India. The INDEX-TB guidelines for EPTB, developed by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, hold significant importance for the effective management of EPTB cases. To enhance the diagnosis of EPTB in India and globally, a multifaceted approach should be adopted, engaging governments, healthcare systems, research institutions and local communities.
Life Jacket Usage and Effectiveness in Drowning Prevention
Authors: Laksham Karthik B.
Published: February 2024

Drowning is a critical public health concern, ranking third among unintentional injury-related global deaths. Vulnerable groups, notably children and non-swimmers, are disproportionately affected, with low- and middle-income countries bearing the highest brunt. Life jackets are pivotal in preventing drowning, offering buoyancy and safety during water activities. This review evaluates life jackets’ effectiveness, examining usage, efficacy, influencing factors and technological advances. The findings show that life jackets significantly reduce drowning risks. However, the user behaviour, environmental factors and regulations influence their effectiveness. Targeted interventions and educational programmes are essential, addressing demographic disparities and promoting affordability, accessibility and cultural acceptance. The review confirms life jacket’s effectiveness in drowning prevention. However, their impact depends on various factors, necessitating tailored interventions and education programmes.
Regularity for a geometrically nonlinear flat Cosserat micropolar membrane shell with curvature
Authors: Gastel Andreas , Neff Patrizio
Published: February 2024

We consider the rigorously derived thin shell membrane

\Gamma

-limit of a three-dimensional isotropic geometrically nonlinear Cosserat micropolar model and deduce full interior regularity of both the midsurface deformation

m\colon \omega\subset \mathbb{R}^{2}\to \mathbb{R}^{3}

and the orthogonal microrotation tensor field

R\colon \omega\subset \mathbb{R}^{2}\to \operatorname{SO}(3)

. The only further structural assumption is that the curvature energy depends solely on the uni-constant isotropic Dirichlet-type energy term

|\mathrm{D}R|^{2}

. We use Rivière’s regularity techniques of harmonic-map-type systems for our system which couples harmonic maps to

\operatorname{SO}(3)

with a linear equation for

m

. The additional coupling term in the harmonic map equation is of critical integrability and can only be handled because of its special structure.
Erratum for “Tropical Convexity”
Authors: Develin Mike , Sturmfels Bernd
Published: February 2024

Theorem 29 and Corollary 30 of [1] are incorrect. This only concerns the application of tropical convexity to phylogenetic trees. None of the results on tropical convexity itself is affected.
Erratum
Authors: Wigman Igor
Published: February 2024

This is an erratum concerning the article “Statistics of Lattice Points in Thin Annuli for Generic Lattices”, Documenta Math. 11 (2005), 1–23.
A generalization of the Davis–Moussong complex for Dyer groups
Authors: Soergel Mireille
Published: February 2024

A common feature of Coxeter groups and right-angled Artin groups is their solution to the word problem. Matthew Dyer introduced a class of groups, which we call Dyer groups, sharing this feature. This class includes, but is not limited to, Coxeter groups, right-angled Artin groups, and graph products of cyclic groups. We introduce Dyer groups by giving their standard presentation and show that they are finite-index subgroups of Coxeter groups. We then introduce a piecewise Euclidean cell complex

\Sigma

which generalizes the Davis–Moussong complex and the Salvetti complex. The construction of

\Sigma

uses simple categories without loops and complexes of groups. We conclude by proving that the cell complex

\Sigma

is

\mathrm{CAT}(0)

.
The quantum Frobenius for character varieties and multiplicative quiver varieties
Authors: Ganev Iordan , Jordan David , Safronov Pavel
Published: February 2024

We prove that quantized multiplicative quiver varieties, quantum character varieties, and Kauffman bracket skein algebras each define sheaves of Azumaya algebras over the smooth loci of their corresponding classical moduli spaces. In the case of skein algebras this establishes a strong form of the Unicity Conjecture of Bonahon and Wong. Our proofs exploit a strong compatibility between quantum Hamiltonian reduction and the quantum Frobenius homomorphism as well as a natural nondegeneracy condition satisfied by each of the classical Hamiltonian spaces. We therefore introduce the concepts of Frobenius quantum moment maps, Frobenius Poisson orders and their Hamiltonian reductions, and apply them to the study of Azumaya loci.
Eigenvalue estimates for the magnetic Hodge Laplacian on differential forms
Authors: Egidi Michela , Gittins Katie , Habib Georges , Peyerimhoff Norbert
Published: February 2024

In this paper we introduce the magnetic Hodge Laplacian, which is a generalization of the magnetic Laplacian on functions to differential forms. We consider various spectral results, which are known for the magnetic Laplacian on functions or for the Hodge Laplacian on differential forms, and discuss similarities and differences of this new “magnetic-type” operator.
Cohomology classes of complex approximable algebras
Authors: Maclean Catriona
Published: February 2024

Huayi Chen introduces the notion of an approximable graded algebra, which he uses to prove a Fujita-type theorem in the arithmetic setting, and asked if any such algebra is the graded ring of a big line bundle on a projective variety. This was proved to be false in a previous paper of the author's, who subsequently proved that any such algebra is associated to an infinite Weil divisor. In this paper, we show that over the complex numbers, this infinite Weil divisor necessarily has finite cohomology class.

Comment: 8 pages. arXiv admin note: text overlap with arXiv:1709.06945 Minor revision
On a general divisor problem related to a certain Dedekind zeta-function over a specific sequence of positive integers
Authors: Sharma Anubhav , Sankaranarayanan Ayyadurai
Published: February 2024

We investigate the average behavior of coefficients of the Dirichlet series of positive integral power of the Dedekind zeta-function $\zeta_{\mathbb{K}_3}(s)$ of a non-normal cubic extension $\mathbb{K}_3$ of $\mathbb{Q}$ over a certain sequence of positive integers. More precisely, we prove an asymptotic formula with an error term for the sum\[ \sum_{{a_{1}^{2}+a_{2}^{2}+a_{3}^{2}+a_{4}^{2}+a_{5}^{2}+a_{6}^{2}\leq {x}}\atop{(a_{1},a_{2},a_{3},a_{4},a_{5},a_{6})\in\mathbb{Z}^{6}}}a_{k,\mathbb{K}_3} (a_{1}^{2}+a_{2}^{2}+a_{3}^{2}+a_{4}^{2}+a_{5}^{2}+a_{6}^{2}),\]where $(\zeta_{\mathbb{K}_3}(s))^{k}:=\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{a_{k,\mathbb{K}_3}(n)}{n^{s}}$.
AKADEMSKI VOKABULAR U APSTRAKTIMA STUDENATA MASTER STUDIJA NA POLjOPRIVREDNOM FAKULTETU
Authors:   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, Đorđević Danijela D. , Lazić Katarina O. ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry
Published: February 2024

This study examines the proportion of word families from the Academic Word List (AWL) compiled by Coxhead (2000) in abstracts written by Master’s degree stu- dents at the Faculty of Agriculture in Belgrade. The novelty of our study is that we focus on student writing in the field of agriculture and on abstracts as a type of assignment. One of the aims was to find out whether the proportion of academic terms used by the students correlated with their CEFR level, and another one was to determine the most frequent word families. The proportion of all word families from the list in the corpus consisting of abstracts was calculated, as well as the number of tokens for each of them and their relative frequency. There was no correlation between the students’ CEFR level and the proportion of academic terms used in their texts. The proportion of studied word families was limited, and the analysis of the meaning and collocations of the 10 most frequent word families indicates a specific use by the students of agriculture. These findings question the applicability of general academic vocabulary lists to all disciplines and suggest the creation of a specific list for academic writing instruction in the field of agriculture. The results of this study may be useful for improving the teaching of English to mixed-ability classes at universities. A broader contribution could be the better use of academic vocabulary in students’ papers, which correlates with their overall academic success.
FOCUSED EVALUATION IN ACADEMIC BOOK REVIEWS: REALISATIONS AND FUNCTIONS
Authors:   University of Kragujevac Faculty of Philology and Arts, Vučićević Ana Lj. , Rakić Aleksandra D. ,   University of Kragujevac Faculty of Philology and Arts
Published: February 2024

Book reviews are highly evaluative academic genre as they essentially convey the assessment of the novel academic content within disciplinary communities. In terms of the (rhetorical) structure of the review, it has been observed that certain sections that contain fo- cused evaluation (i.e. evaluation of the specific aspects of the reviewed book that is generically called Move 3) might be central to the evaluative rhetorical purpose of the genre. Having in mind that the evaluation in book reviews in Serbian is scarcely researched, this paper explores the positions and functions of Move 3 in the academic book reviews published in the prestigious Serbian journal South Slavic Philologist. The principal aims are to provide qualitative accounts of Move 3 and introduce possibilities for the rhetorical implementation of this section as illus- trated in expert writing in Serbian. Motta-Roth’s (1996) four-move framework as well as Biber et al.’s (2007) steps from top down corpus analysis approach were used to determine the general rhetorical patternings of the reviews as well as the specific realisations of Move 3. The results show that, aside from being a part of the regular pattern (M1‒M2‒M3‒M4) that is widely rec- ognised in literature, Move 3 also interacts with Moves 1 and 2. Move 3 interacts with Move 1 so that it either merges with it or follows it. When it comes to the interactions with Move 2, Move 3 either precedes it or combines with it in information cycles.
DISKURS SPORTSKIH KLADIONICA U KONTEKSTU ANGLICIZACIJE SRPSKOG JEZIKA
Authors:   Alfa BK University in Belgrade, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Budinčić Valentina V.
Published: February 2024

In the context of the Anglicization of the Serbian language, this paper discusses one specific language corpus within the sports register – which is the discourse of sports bet shops. The term Anglicization is defined as one of the negative consequences of ignoring linguistic contacts between English and Serbian, which leads to a noticeable hybridization of the Serbian language, that is, the emergence of a new urban sociolect, called the Anglo-Serbian language (Prćić 2005). In the paper, a qualitative and quantitative analysis of corpus examples was carried out in order to access the current tendency in the structuring of Anglicisms from this narrowly specialised domain. Terms were analysed through the prism of Newmark’s translation procedures (1981). Given that the popularity of betting in the sports field has been increasing lately and that the language corpus from that field is being used by various populations in our country, the aim of this paper is to point out the importance of a proper adaptation of this layer of English terminology in the Serbian language, which would contribute to better linguistic practice in the field of pro- fessional sports registers. The corpus was composed of sports betting sites аnd online dic- tionaries in our speaking area. In the paper, special attention is paid to sports betting terms, the official names of sports bet shops and marketing slogans in which English terms are used. Our analysis showed that transference with 49.31% is the most represented transla- tion procedure in the discourse of sports betting shops, followed by functional equivalence (28.28%), direct translation / calques (13.16%) and naturalization (9.23%). In order to protect Serbian language norms in the future, it is important to employ all the terminology standardization procedures in this field. Кеywords: sports discourse, Anglicisms, anglicization, language hybridization, An- glo-Serbian language.
TIPOVI TUĐEG GOVORA U ROMANU LjUDI BEZ GROBOVA ENESA HALILOVIĆA
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Philology and Arts, Milošević Marko
Published: February 2024

The subject of this paper is the identification of types of reported speech in the novel Ljudi bez grobova by Enes Halilović, with a specific focus on the subtypes that result from variations of the two grammaticalized types of conveying reported speech: direct and indirect speech. The aim of our research is twofold: (a) to observe all types of direct and indirect speech found in the novel, and (b) to shed light on syntactic and stylistic effects achieved through their usage. The theoretical and methodological frame- work of the paper is based on Kovačević 2012a, 2012b, 2023. By applying analytical- descriptive method, examples are excerpted to illustrate the following types of reported speech: regular direct speech, dialogue replica or unintroduced direct speech, introduced free direct speech, fragmented quotation or fragmented direct speech, non-verbatim direct speech, spoken and unspoken (contemplated) direct speech, direct monologic speech, gnomic direct speech. Among the types of indirect speech, the most commonly used are regular in- direct speech and non-connective indirect speech, while expressive indirect speech, verbatim indirect speech and semi-free indirect speech are attested by fewer examples
DEONIMSKI IMENIČKI DERIVATI U NEMAČKOM I SRPSKOM JEZIKU
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Philology and Arts, Mijović Sofija
Published: February 2024

U radu se na primerima iz medijskog diskursa analiziraju imeničke tvorbene konstrukcije savremenog nemačkog i srpskog jezika sa ličnim imenom kao konstituentom u tvorbenoj osnovi. Budući da je reč o produktivnom tvorbenom obrascu koji ima velikog udela u građenju kulturno-specifičnih okazionalizama, analiza obu- hvata imenice izvedene od antroponima iz domena savremenog političkog diskursa: ne samo nemačkog i srpskog (nem. Merkel → Merkelismus, srp. Šešelj → šešeljizam), već i svetskog (Tramp → trampizam, Putin → putinista). Rad se zasniva na struktural- no-sintaksičkom modelu tvorbe reči. Segmentacija reči putem konstituentske analize doprinosi detaljnom određivanju tvorbenih obrazaca koji učestvuju u građenju datih leksičkih jedinica oba jezika. Analizom se utvrđuje i inventar sufiksa realizovanih unutar deonimskih imenica, kao i razlike u njihovoj raznovrsnosti i distribuciji sa tvorbenom osnovom na primeru nemačko-srpskog jezičkog para.
MELANHOLIJA, NIHILIZAM I GRAD: POEMA „LAMENT NAD BEOGRADOMˮ MILOŠA CRNjANSKOG
Authors:   State University of Novi Pazar, Department of Philology Serbian Literature and Language, Serbia, Pantović Marija S.
Published: February 2024

The paper deals with the connection between melancholy and the city, which contains multiple meanings. Personal feeling of melancholy and nihilism is present in Crnjanski’s poem “Lament nad Beogradomˮ along with feelings of belongingness, tran- quility and consolation. The city represents the link between different, antinomic states of Crnjanski’s lyrical subject. The aim of the paper is to show how antinomic relations are reflected in the experience of the city and the position of the self in relation to the feeling of being foreign, other, and native, belonging. The analysis is focused on the lyrical subject’s perspective, which makes the term city more complex, revealing, in this way, the complex- ity of melancholy.
SPREMNOST UČITELjA ZA IMPLEMENTACIJU STEM KONCEPTA OBRAZOVANjA
Authors:   International School “Crnjanskiˮ Jagodina, Serbia, Filipović Aleksandra N.
Published: February 2024

The paper emphasizes the importance of teacher’s readiness for the im- plementation of the STEM concept as one of the key barriers to its implementation. The need for additional professional engagement of teachers in familiarizing themselves with the concept itself to empower students for a cohesive understanding of STEM discipline content and the level of teacher competence in creating and using interdisciplinary STEM educational materials are some of the elements that underscore the importance of consid- ering the diffusion problem of the STEM concept as a pedagogical innovation. In order to investigate the level of teacher’s readiness for implementing the STEM concept in elemen- tary education in our region, an empirical study was conducted, within which a survey of 107 teachers from various regions of Serbia was carried out. Teachers’ attitudes were assessed using a scale previously validated by foreign authors, which exhibited the char- acteristics of a five-point Likert scale of attitudes. The nature of the relationship between teachers’ cognitive and affective readiness and their self-efficacy, and sociodemographic variables (gender, years of service, years of working in education) was examined as well. The results showed that teachers demonstrated readiness for implementing this approach in teaching and express a high degree of affective readiness, which is correlated with their level of cognitive readiness and level of self-efficacy.
USING VISUAL MATERIALS IN TEACHING YOUNG LEARNERS
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Education in Jagodina, Serbai, Ćirković-Miladinović Ivana R. , Golubović-Ilić Irena B. ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Education in Jagodina, Serbai, Eremić Nina S. ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Education in Jagodina, Serbai
Published: February 2024

Visual materials play a significant role in teaching young learners, not only lan- guages but other school subjects as well. The paper aims to provide the theoretical background on teaching English to young learners, with a focus on the classification and benefits of using visual aids in the classroom. The empirical research was designed to investigate the use of visual materials in teaching English to young learners and to register teachers’ and learners’ attitudes towards using such materials. The use of visual materials in the classroom was determined by a questionnaire for teachers of English. Learners’ attitudes towards using visual materials in the classroom were examined by an interview. According to the research results, the most used visual materials in the classrooms were pictures and flashcards while television, videos and computers as tools were rarely used. The paper contributes to improving practice in the area of teaching English to young learners by providing some ideas for teaching English with the help of visual materials
RELACIJE ANTROPOMETRIJSKIH KARAKTERISTIKA I MOTORIČKIH SPOSOBNOSTI DECE PREDŠKOLSKOG UZRASTA
Authors:   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Education in Belgrade, Pelemiš Vladan M. , Branković Dragan S. ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Education in Belgrade, Živanović Vladimir R. ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Education in Belgrade
Published: February 2024

The goal of the research was to determine the importance, degree and direction of the impact of anthropometric characteristics on some of the most important preschool children’s motor skills, in order to pay more attention to the development of these skills. The research sample included preschool children from Belgrade (6‒7 years ± 6 months). The research involved measuring anthropometric characteristics (body height, body mass, mean chest circumference, forearm and upper arm circumference) and mo- tor skills (speed, explosive leg strength, coordination and static arm and shoulder girdle strength). Using regression analysis, it was determined that there was a statistically sig- nificant influence of the system of anthropometric variables on speed only in boys. The common variance is observed with the same criterion (48%). Taking into account all an- thropometric characteristics, chest circumference in boys was the only one that indicated a statistically significant impact on the criterion variable Running 20 m from a high start. It can be stated that there is a correlation between anthropometric characteristics and motor skills in preschool children, although it is more prevalent in boys.
POČETAK RAZVOJA ZDRAVSTVA U PIROTSKOM OKRUGU
Authors:   Community Health Center, Jagodina, Serbia, Jeremić Marko М. , Stanojlović Ninoslav S. , Vuković Ana P. ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Dentаl Medicine
Published: February 2024

The article represents a descriptive study on the development of health- care in southeastern Serbia and the Pirot District. The data were collected through the analysis of the existing literature and historiographic sources. The results have shown that the health culture in the Pirot District at the end of the 19th century did not differ from the situation that existed on the territory of the Principality of Serbia. In the Pirot District, as well as in other parts of the Balkans, folk medicine was used almost until the middle of the 20th century. Traditional knowledge and methods of treatment were mostly transmit- ted orally and were often very close to witchcraft, quackery and phytotherapy. However, there are some written medical documents as well. The oldest preserved medical record in Ponišavlje is the Pirotska lekaruša, created at the end of the 18th century. Pirot became a part of the Principality of Serbia at the end of the 19th century. At the same time, with the arrival of the first foreign doctors and the opening of the first hospitals and farmacies, organized healthcare began. In terms of healthcare, Pirot has come a long way from a town where residents were exposed to constant life-threatening illnesses due to low medical knowledge and culture to a city with organized healthcare and educated doctors. The foreign doctors raised the health awareness of the people, dealt with the eradication of many infectious diseases that in the past mowed down the population, and worked as military doctors in wars and health educators in peace.
Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Menulis Recoun Text pada Siswa Kelas Viiig Melalui Model Pembelajaran Problem-Based Learning di SMP Negeri 1 Sambungmacan
Authors: Wijayanti Imaya , Arianti Arin , Hernian Asri Atika
Published: February 2024

This research aims to enhance the learning outcomes of recount text writing for kelas VIIIG SMP Negeri 1 Sambungmacan in the academic year 2023—2024 through the implementation of the problem-based learning instructional model. The objectives of this research are (a) to ascertain the effectiveness of the problem-based learning model in improving the ability to write recount texts, (b) to understand the process of students' learning outcomes improvement, and (c) to determine the extent of the improvement in recount text writing skills for eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Sambungmacan in the academic year 2023—2024 before and after the implementation of the problem-based learning model. This study follows a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design, conducted over two cycles, each involving four stages: planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The research subjects are 30 students kelas VIIIG at SMP Negeri 1 Sambungmacan in the academic year 2023—2024. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses were employed for data analysis. The results of the analysis indicate an improvement in recount text writing learning outcomes in the first cycle with the topic of "unforgettable experiences," where the average score was 73.53, falling into the less satisfactory category. However, in the same material in the second cycle, the average score increased to 84.03. Based on these findings, it is concluded that the problem-based learning model is suitable for enhancing students' learning outcomes in recount text writing with the topic of "unforgettable experiences." Moreover, the problem-based learning model can be applied to other English language topics and across various subjects.
Pengaruh Budaya Terhadap Pendidikan Disiplin Militer di Indonesia
Authors: Husnurofik Zidni , Samsun Samsun , Tjalla Awaluddin , Syarifah Iva
Published: February 2024

Military discipline education plays a crucial role in shaping the character and leadership of individuals in the military environment. Culture, as a powerful social factor, can exert significant influence on the military discipline education process. This article aims to explore the influence of culture on military discipline education through a literature review method. In the process, we present the results of analyses of various relevant studies that highlight the role of culture in shaping values, norms, and practices in military discipline education. The main findings of this research reveal that culture has a significant impact on the formation and implementation of military discipline education, including values, ethics, and the level of discipline applied in the military environment. These results provide deep insights into the importance of considering cultural factors in designing effective military discipline education programs. This knowledge can contribute to improving the quality of military discipline education, ultimately positively affecting the capabilities and professionalism of military personnel.
Pengembangan Pariwisata Berbasis Kearifan Lokal Melalui Gelaran Batu Flora Festival
Authors: Amalia Ulfa Risna
Published: February 2024

Local wisdom, encompassing values, traditions, cultural heritage, and traditional skills in agriculture, crafts, or local arts, has become a highly sought-after tourist attraction with economic value. Various cultures and local wisdom in the city of Batu, packaged in festivals, have emerged as an alternative Destination Tourism Area (DTW) in this City of Flowers. Since its inception in 2007, the Batu Flora Festival (BFF) has become a regular annual event as part of the Batu City anniversary celebrations, attracting thousands of visitors. This fact underscores the importance of tourism based on local wisdom through flower and ornamental plant festivals as a viable alternative for tourism development, not only for the local market but also as a significant promotional tool to introduce Batu City internationally. The aim of this research is to provide recommendations for relevant stakeholders by identifying and determining whether the implementation of BFF is an effective strategy in developing and promoting Batu City with its unique local wisdom potential. The research method employed is qualitative analysis through literature review and information gathered from various media related to the Batu Flora Festival. The analysis method used is the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis. A STRUCTURED SWOT analysis is employed to assess the potential and issues in local wisdom-based tourism in Batu City through the Batu Flora Festival, encompassing internal and external potentials and issues.