bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The attitudes of professional workers of the centers for social work in the Republic of Serbia towards the media image and the quality of reporting on their work
Authors: Skorupan Tamara , Jakšić Ivana
Published: June 2022

According to the theory of media representation, negative media coverage of social workers can affect the formation of negative stereotypes about this profession in public, reduce the willingness to cooperate with future users of social protection services, as well as job satisfaction and professional commitment among professionals. . It is important to have an insight into the quality of reporting and the media stereotype about social protection professionals from the point of view of the stereotyped group, in order to prevent and eliminate these negative effects. The aim of this research was to examine how professionals employed in social work centers in the Republic of Serbia perceive the stereotypical image that the media create about them, as well as how they assess the quality of domestic media coverage of their work. 242 professional workers from 49 centers for social work in the Republic of Serbia were examined. Data were collected using a questionnaire made up of scales designed to measure media stereotypes about professionals and assess the quality of reporting on their work in different media. Data were analyzed by descriptive, univariate, and multivariate statistical techniques. The results show that professionals believe that the stereotypical media image of them is mostly negative, both in terms of competence and in terms of interpersonal relationships with users. In addition, experts estimate that all the most relevant media in Serbia report on their work in a poor way. The results were interpreted in accordance with the market approach and the approach of professional responsibility in media reporting, as well as the principle of blaming professional workers in the framework of social protection.
When Scanguilt meets the reality show: 'Doing-good' entertainment and media reproduction of colonial imaginary of the 'South'
Authors: Vićentić Jelena
Published: June 2022

This paper examines the humanitarian reality genre in Norway as a form of entertainment, education, and information. Norwegian 'doing-good' entertainment content is explored as representative of particular cultural and historical context, especially due to the popularity, frequency of broadcasting and the specific societal status assigned to this format. An overview and the consideration of the fundamental themes and elements of the genre elaborates on the concepts of 'Scanguilt' and 'regime of goodness', relevant for the interpretation of these programs. Differences in comparison to non-fiction journalistic storytelling are also pertinent. Drawing from Tvedt's thesis on the strategic communication regime, the methods, actors and effects of this genre of entertainment, education and information are seen in a wider spectrum, not limited to the socio-political outcomes apparent only in the Norwegian context. This point of departure enables the move from the consequences to the Norwegian identity and society in the direction of the effects of the media reproduction of coloniality.
Social framework and characteristics of daily newspaper market's functioning in Serbia
Authors: Penezić Slobodan
Published: June 2022

Article sublimates a part of the research directed towards the current moment in the world of media, that is shaped by the influences of various challenges, which lead to the appearance of the so-called global media crises. Analyzing this global context, we are examining the nature of the relationship between media editing and media business results. Starting from the question of the existence of interdependence of these two dimensions and its consequences, the actual goal is to examine what can be done regarding the organization of media work to create a positive impact on its business, but also vice versa - how business results affect media work. In accordance with the situation, especially unfavorable for daily newspapers, this type of media was analyzed more directly, and as a sample we used Serbia in the period from 2008 to 2016; namely newspapers "Danas", "Politika" and "Kurir" - media system representative for such interpretation. We tried to gain insight and explain the work of the newspaper from a scientific point of view, and thus analyze the validity of certain global assumptions. The aim is to explain the challenges that the media face (external factors) and media responses to them (internal) as an interdependent process. With a focus on the internal, which has two aspects (professionalism of media actors), the goal is to formulate an optimal model of media work, primarily FOR those whose survival is most endangered, and therefore to indicate changes in their business philosophy. The general hypothesis, proven in research, indicates that the formation of a model for longer-term stability is conditioned by the predominance of the positive influence of media management over the negative influence of external factors.
Use of social media in the process of recruiting human resources
Authors: Sančanin Branislav , Čerović Slobodan
Published: June 2022

Social networks are increasingly consolidating their place in the process of recruiting candidates for advertised vacancies, and organizations are encouraged to consider their implementation in their employment strategies so that activities in identifying top talent are cost-effective, targeted and competitive. It has almost become a rule that employers check so-called background information on candidates via social networks, while potential candidates also obtain information about employers from several sources. The aim of the research is the connection between different target groups in the process of recruiting candidates and different social media, on which job vacancies are posted, for each of the three different positions: manager, professional/technical level and intern. The research was conducted in the Republic of Serbia from May to June 2021; questionnaires were distributed in electronic form, with 133 respondents taking part. Twitter advertising is significantly and positively correlated to the recruitment of women and the elderly for managerial positions, while advertising on LinkedIn is also significantly and positively correlated to the recruitment of women to managerial positions. The results were almost identical for technical and professional positions. The most significant difference in the connection between the recruitment target groups and the social media, on which the vacancies are posted, was identified for positions intended for interns.
Irregular migration from Eritrea and role of human smuggling
Authors: Whittle Joseph , Antonopoulos Georgios
Published: June 2022

The years 2014-2019, saw approximately 104.000 Eritreans arriving by boat from North Africa to Italy alone. Thousands of others arrived via Greece, Spain and Turkey into the EU. With an estimated population of 5,34 million people that equates to almost 2% of the entire population of Eritrea arriving in Italy during these five years. Eritreans were among the ethnic groups associated with the so called 'Migrant Crisis' in the Mediterranean, a phenomenon that has been well-documented. Depending on the viewpoint, migration to the EU through the Mediterranean or via Turkey has been described as an 'invasion', portrayed in some sections as Europe being 'under siege', and suggested - as in the case of the former Italian Interior Minister Salvini - as a means for terrorists to infiltrate European borders. Or, simply, as a tragedy with the route becoming known as 'the world's deadliest' for migrants. Without first understanding or acknowledging the drivers of irregular migration, the responses will not be effective. As Eritreans are one of top nationalities undertaking irregular migration to travel to the EU, this article looks at their motivations and the means used by them to migrate illegally. In doing so, it attempts to show what drives the high volume of people migrating and that the link between smugglers and criminality is not as western perceptions and paradigms would indicate.
Child marriages overshadowed by crimes
Authors: Jovanović Slađana
Published: June 2022

The paper deals with the problem of child marriage, which although insufficiently accurate and unknown as a legal term (and therefore placed under allegations) dominates international legal documents as well as national documents and research surveys. It should be pointed out that the inaccuracy of the term "child marriage" negatively affects the recognition, registration, and response to a dangerous phenomenon that should be prevented and suppressed. The author presents and analyzes provisions of the most important international legal documents relevant to the topic, the results of the latest research surveys, pointing out to the (non-)compliance of the Serbian legal framework with international legal requirements and recommendations. The situation in Serbia has also been discussed from an aspect of the practice, with an emphasis on the criminal legal context in which the phenomenon of child marriage can be considered (given the perceived link to crimes such as coercion, neglecting and abusing a minor, domestic violence, cohabiting with a minor, sexual intercourse with a child, human trafficking).
Troškovi krivičnog postupka - kritička analiza uzorka od 342 sudske odluke - I deo
Authors: Vuković Nikola
Published: June 2022

Rad se zasniva na istraživanju sudske prakse i može da posluži kao svojevrsni priručnik sudijama i tužiocima pri odlučivanju o troškovima krivičnog postupka. U njemu bi trebalo naći odgovor za gotovo svaku situaciju u toj materiji. Zasniva se na analizi 300 odluka Vrhovnog kasacionog suda (period od 2010. do 2022.), 40 odluka Osnovnog suda u Novom Sadu (2021. i 2022.); dve odluke Ustavnog suda; 21 skup izvora - odgovori na sporna pitanja Vrhovnog kasacionog suda (2014.), stavovi krivičnog odeljenja VKS (2016. do 2019.), stavovi građanskog odeljenja VKS (2016.), bilteni VKS i VSS (2007., 2008., 2018., 2019. i 2021.), zbirni izveštaji Apelacionog javnog tužilaštva u Novom Sadu (2014. i 2015.), pravna shvatanja Prekršajnog apelacionog suda (2018. i 2019.); devet sentenci i zaključaka VKS (2013. do 2020.) i relevantne udžbeničke i komentatorske literature.
In vitro analysis of the biological activity of royal jelly on different cell lines
Authors: Stojanović Sanja , Damnjanović Ivana , Najdanović Jelena , Džopalić Tanja , Najman Stevo
Published: June 2022

Royal jelly is a bee product that is traditionally used as a dietary supplement but also as a potential remedy. Although it is widely used, experimental data that supports its therapeutic potential is lacking. Also, many studies have examined individual fractions and isolated substances from royal jelly, but there are very few studies that examine the native form of royal jelly, the one used in the daily diet. Our aim was to examine the effects of royal jelly, in the form of lyophilized powder product commercially available on the market, on the viability and proliferation of different cell lines in vitro. Our results showed that examined royal jelly product did not influence the cell viability of examined cell lines in examined concentrations while acted anti-proliferative in concentration-dependent manner on HeLa, cancer cell line but not on MDCK, non-cancer cell line. We can conclude that royal jelly contains some compounds that could exert certain activity towards cancer cells indicating its potential to which further studies should be directed.
Nutraceuticals in prevention and management of COVID-19
Authors: Đuričić Ivana , Zrnić-Ćirić Milica , Vidović Bojana , Todorović Vanja , Dabetić Nevena , Ivanović Nevena
Published: June 2022

The immune system defends the host from many pathogenic microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi, including a large number of specific cell types, interrelated molecules, and biological responses. Due to infections, heightened immune system activity is accompanied by expanded metabolic activities, requiring appropriate energy supply, precursors for biosynthesis and regulatory molecules. Numerous vitamins and minerals play a crucial role in supporting body's immunity and fighting against viral infections. Other bioactive compounds like omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics and antioxidants (alpha-lipoic acid, quercetin) are also important in the immune response. COVID-19 may develop mild symptoms to severe damage of the respiratory epithelium followed by a cytokine storm. Many studies show that vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc and selenium are critical in defending against SARS-CoV-2 infection. Intestinal dysbiosis is a feature of many infectious diseases, including COVID-19, so dietary approaches to establishing a healthy microbiota are essential for improving immune function. This paper reviews the data on the roles and potential effectiveness of selected nutraceuticals in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.
Free radicals' scavenging capacity of Thymus serpyllum L. extracts depending on applied extraction conditions and extraction techniques
Authors: Jovanović Aleksandra , Petrović Predrag , Đorđević Verica , Zdunić Gordana , Savikin Katarina , Bugarski Branko
Published: June 2022

Polyphenols, as plant secondary metabolites, achieve strong antioxidant capacity by scavenging free radicals, chelating metals, and interacting with lipid membranes, proteins and nucleic acids. The aim of the present study was the examination of the applied extraction conditions (particle size of plant material, solvent-to-solid ratio, solvent type, and extraction time) and extraction techniques (maceration, heat- and ultrasound-assisted extractions) on the free radicals' scavenging capacity of Thymus serpyllum polyphenol extracts, determined in ABTS and DPPH methods. According to the results, smaller particle size of herbal drug resulted with better antioxidant potential. However, this effect was statistically significant for heat- and ultrasound-assisted extractions according to ABTS assay, and for maceration and heat-assisted extraction according to DPPH assay. Furthermore, the increase in solvent-to-solid ratio from 10:1 to 30:1 resulted in the extracts with higher antioxidant activity regardless of the type of extraction technique, whereas the scavenging activity of ethanol extracts was higher in comparison to aqueous extracts. In terms of extraction time for achieving the highest free radicals' scavenging capacity, 30 min can be recommended for maceration and heat-assisted extraction, and 5 min for processing by ultrasonic probe. In neutralization of ABTS radicals, there were no statistically significant differences between antioxidant capacity of T. serpyllum extracts obtained by using different extraction techniques, whereas in DPPH scavenging activity, the extracts obtained in ultrasound-assisted extraction have shown statistically significantly higher activity. Due to the free radicals' scavenging properties shown in the present study, T. serpyllum extracts may be used in the formulations in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical industries.
Dietary supplements of vitamins and minerals intended for use in children available at the Serbian market
Authors: Jovičić-Bata Jelena , Novaković Budimka , Grujičić Maja , Vrkatić Aleksandra , Arsenov Bojana
Published: June 2022

Adequate intake of all nutrients throughout every stage of childhood growth and development is essential. Often, dietary supplements (DS) are used to fill perceived nutrient gaps. DS containing vitamins and minerals are the most frequently used DS among children, but the information on their characteristics is scarce. The aims of this research were to identify vitamin and/or mineral DS for children available at the Serbian market, to assess their characteristics and their compliance with the relevant legislation. DS of vitamins and/or minerals for use in children available at the Serbian market were identified by children-related terms on their labels or by their marketed use. Data on the ingredients, contents and recommended daily dose of the selected DS together with information on health claims, pharmaceutical forms and present excipients were collected from DS labels. Compliance of analyzed DS was checked against the national legislation. The potential of present excipients to cause adverse reactions was assessed. A total of 30 different DS containing vitamins and/or minerals were identified and analyzed. Most were multicomponent (83%). The majority contained vitamins C, D, A, B6, B12, and minerals zinc, iron and iodine. In all, 58 health claims were present on the analyzed DS labels, most (93%) were in compliance with the appropriate national Rulebook. The analyzed DS were in solid (63%) and liquid (34%) pharmaceutical forms. Excipients with a known action/effect were present in 77% of the analyzed DS. The majority of the analyzed DS assessed characteristics were compliant with the national regulations, but this research gave rise to several regulatory issues that need to be investigated further. In the future, food legislators should work on keeping the dietary supplement-related regulations current and more strict in cases in which they pertain to vulnerable subpopulations such as children.
Infrastructure for food safety and quality
Authors: Najdenkoska Anita , Arsova-Sarafinovska Zorica , Velkovska-Markovska Lence , Jankulovska Mirjana , Zoani Claudia
Published: June 2022

The METROFOOD-RI is a new European infrastructure that provides high-quality services to the food sector particularly for food quality and safety. Hub and Node model is selected, with a Central Hub in Italy and a network of 48 institutes from 18 countries. The operational part of the physical infrastructure is developed through inventory of equipment, during the METROFOOD-PP project. The state-of-the-art equipment is selected for the service provision particularly for determination of the actual parameters for food safety and quality according to EU and/or National Regulations, and for that purpose is selected e.g., gas and liquid chromatography GC-MS (/MS), and/or LC-MS (/MS)) than ICPMS (/MS), Orbitrap, TOF, Ion trap mass spectrometer (MS), laser-induced plasma spectroscopy, and others. The main parameters in estimating food quality are determination of content of proteins, fat, fatty acids, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, microand microelements and providing information about nutritional values, physico-chemical analysis, bioactive compounds, and authenticity. The most important parameters in assessing food safety are the determination of contaminants (mycotoxins, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, trace elements), pesticides and additives, which are regulated by the European regulations: Regulation 1881/2006 for contaminants, Regulation 396/2005 for pesticides, and Regulation 1333/2008 for additives. For addressing all these issues, analytical methods with a high degree of accuracy, precision and sensitivity, and a harmonized system for their application in analytical laboratories are required. Moreover, metrology concept must be applied to provide the basis for reliable measurements and confidence in measurement results, thus impacting the economy and society. Therefore, this pan-European Infrastructure will act in a dynamic way and its services will be adapted to the society needs to offer the best measurement results for ensuring food quality and safety.
Environmental entrepreneurship and sustainable development
Authors: Lepojević Emilija , Samardžić Nikola
Published: June 2022

The concept of sustainable development is central to the development of the future of humanity. The recent devaluation of development has brought about great changes, and the carriers of these changes have been able to predetermine, and predetermination, along with economic pressure, has contributed to the civilized development of friendship. Social prosperity grows when innovative processes are triggered, the economy is based on knowledge and the principles of sustainable development are triggered. The goal of this study is to link entrepreneurship and sustainable development and show the intertwining of components of sustainable development with environmental components.
The role of joint stock company in sustainability of capital development
Authors: Ilić Bogdan , Milojević Ivan , Miljković Miloš
Published: June 2022

Classic companies are characterized and based on individual property and private initiative of individual owners. However, the processes of capital increase and the need for increasing ventures in production and trade, expansion of production and markets require the creation of large enterprises for the establishment of which was not enough accumulation of individual owner. The development of production on an ever-increasing scale and the constant pursuit of ever-increasing profits requires new forms of increasing capital, and even the association of individual capitals, although they have previously competed with each other. Such conditions lead to the functioning of a more modern form of business in the form of joint stock companies.
Application of quantitative methods in analysis of medical treatments with physiotherapy
Authors: Manić Vladan , Radosavljević Miloš
Published: June 2022

Massage has long been used as a means of resolving painful conditions, relaxation as well as for aesthetic purposes. In the city of Kragujevac, in the last 10 years, there has been a greater interest in this type of service, and the offer in the city is quite large and diverse. Regardless of that, it is necessary to promote this type of service even better and bring the efficiency of action closer to certain groups of women, both in preventive use and as a choice for adequate treatment of painful conditions. The subject of the research is to analyze the interest of the female population in the city of Kragujevac for massages. The aim of the research is to point out the state of interest in massage among women in Kragujevac, as well as which groups should be further promoted and brought closer to these services. The survey was used as a form of research, and the questions were related to expressing attitudes about massage, personal data, o massage habits and for what purposes. The results obtained from the research that certain groups of the female population do not have a developed culture for massage, as well as that income is not so crucial. It was determined that the respondents responded well to the use of services.
Productivity of Komatsu 951G harvester in tree felling and production wood assortments in forest area damaged by wind
Authors: Danilović Milorad , Antonić Slavica , Stojnić Dušan , Ćirović Vladimir , Milikić Dragiša
Published: June 2022

The wind is able to cause major damage to the forest in a very short time. The damage caused by the wind manifests itself in different ways. We distinguish windbreaks, windthrows, and bendings. This paper presents the research results on the productivity of the Komatsu 951G harvester in poplar stands (Populus x euramericana clone M-1), affected by windbreaks and windthrows. The share of the effective working time was represented by 79% of total time, while delays share was 21% of the total time of cutting and processing of assortments. The productivity of the harvester was expressed in m 3 per working hour of the machine, it was 24.48 m 3 /h. The research showed that the price of a harvester per one working hour is € 82.88, but the unit cost of the Komatsu 951G harvester is € 3.39/m 3 .
Acontia melanura (Tauscher, 1809) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): Very rare species in the fauna of Serbia
Authors: Stojanović Dejan , Pekeč Saša , Vasić Ivana
Published: June 2022

Acontia melanura (Tauscher, 1809) is an Eurasian noctuids species. It is present in Eastern Romania (Bleak Sea coastal area) and Bulgaria, as well as in southeastern European part of Russia, including the southern Urals. In 2019 and 2020, A. melanura was found in northeastern Serbia at the locality Korn in the Special Nature Reserve "Deliblatska peščara", and this was the westernmost finding of this species in Europe. A. melanura is considered as a vulnerable species in the Red List of Noctuidae of Serbia. However, it is mistakenly confused (due to disputed taxonomic affiliation) with Acontia urania (Frivaldsky, 1835), which was declared as the one of two extinct species in this list. This research proves the existence of A. melanura in Banat, with presented overview of the localities and dates of findings of the species. Also, the similarity of the spread of A. melanura and related species Ponemetia candefacta (Hübner, [1831]) in the Republic of Serbia in the light of climate change was pointed out.
Use of laser-induced fluorescence method in characterization of the site contaminated by petroleum hydrocarbons in United States
Authors: Prvanović Aleksandar , Marić Nenad , Nikić Zoran
Published: June 2022

Spatial characterization of the contamination is a fundamental component of any remediation approach. Compared to conventional investigation methods, the laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) is a faster screening tool and provides the detection of hydrocarbon contamination in real-time. This investigation was conducted at a hydrocarbon-contaminated site in Pennsylvania, US. The presence of light nonaqueous-phase liquids (LNAPL) was detected in 6 of 17 LIF borings, with the reference emitter responses ranging between 45% and 225%. The depth of the response was highly accurate and valuable and provided insight into the spatial distribution of contamination. The results indicated that no substantial amount of LNAPL existed along the LIF borings profile, thus excluding this area as a preferential LNAPL migration pathway. The obtained results contributed to the characterization and remediation of this industrial site.
Utilization of indigenous pH control agents for drilling fluid preparation
Authors: Ohia Nnaemeka , Ndilemeni Henry , Ekwueme Stanley
Published: June 2022

Drilling fluid pH is an important factor in drilling and production operations. If the pH is acidic, this will cause metallic parts such as the drilling string and casings to corrode. Also, much more additives will be needed to achieve the right rheological properties. In this work, the suitability of agro waste such as oil palm fruit fibre, ripe plantain peels and unripe plantain peels as drilling fluid pH control agents was studied. The materials were gotten from local sources and subjected to drying, burning and filtration. The filtrates obtained were used to treat water based drilling mud. It was found that the oil palm fruit fibre solution raised the pH to 8, while the ripe and unripe plantain peels solutions raised the pH values to 10 respectively. Laboratory test for sodium and potassium contents on the locally prepared pH control additives showed significantly higher concentrations in the unripe plantain peel solution, thereby making it most suitable as a pH control agent compared to the others.
Plant materials as green corrosion inhibitors for select iron alloys: A review
Authors: Ekeke Ifeyinwa , Efe Steve , Nwadire Felix
Published: June 2022

The importance of corrosion studies brings to the forefront economic losses, damage, and safety issues of metals deterioration in the construction industry. Although the choice of a material and use of inhibitors can contribute to its resistance to environmental corrosion behavior, the structural deterioration of metals can be exacerbated under operation conditions. In this review, highlights of research findings published in the past five years on the use of plant materials as corrosion inhibitors for variants of steel: carbon steel, mild steel, stainless steel are provided. It elucidates the meaning of green inhibitors and their types. It also presents the methods employed to ascertain the inhibition efficiencies of the plants/plant parts listed and the parameters considered in the corrosion inhibition analyses. The major gaps or limitations identified in the reported research findings include experimentation at constant temperatures and short immersion periods for the alloys. Due to the fact that, if these extracts were to be deployed for industrial use, they'd be subjected to more hazardous conditions, such as higher temperatures, pressures, etc., this paper proposes that their investigations as potential inhibitors on the laboratory/pilot scale be performed at higher temperatures and longer immersion times which may as such provide more comprehensive knowledge on the environmental/climatic requirements for their application. Additional improvement strategies are also suggested. The list of extracts, however, is not exhaustive.
Students with Disabilities’ Access to Distance Education:
Authors: Aluko Folake Ruth , Mampane Motlalepule Ruth
Published: June 2022

There has been much debate on access and social justice, and the role ofdistance education in redressing social injustices. However, little is knownabout these issues in relation to students with disabilities. The South AfricanDepartment of Higher Education and Training’s Strategic Policy Frameworkon Disability for the Post-School Education and Training System aims to improvepeople with disabilities' access to and success in post-school education andtraining. The document notes that despite the ground gained in transforming the the country's higher education landscape, systematic, institutional and personal   challenges persist in relation to integrating such students into postschool education and training. This article highlights the challenges typically encountered by students  with disabilities despite policy responses and why these have not worked. It proposes transformational leadership nestled within Ubuntu to transform the issue of disability                                                                                                                                                                                                                                in post-school education and training and offers directions for further research directions.

Key words: distance education; disability; access, social justice; Ubuntu;transformational leadership
Ethical Codes of Conduct in Teaching Practice:
Authors: Kriel Carike , Livingston Candice , Kwenda Chiwimbiso
Published: June 2022

The lack of codes of ethics and codes of conduct in teaching practice is of international concern, with South African universities seemingly lagging behind in recent research. This study aimed to establish the status of ethical codes and procedures regarding teaching practice at South African universities, and what is included in such codes. Critical content analysis was conducted of the ethical policies posted on the universities’ websites. The analysis revealed that most South African universities have not enacted dedicated ethical codes of conduct for teaching practice. It was also found that the elements included in the codes vary across universities. Due to the unique nature of ethical dilemmas relating to teaching practice, this is cause for grave concern. A lack of ethical codes poses potential risks for various role players in teaching practice. The concerns include but are not limited to, unethical relationships between pre-service teachers and staff members, unfair treatment of learners, and teaching incorrect information due to a lack of competence.

Key words: pre-service teachers, teaching practice, code of conduct, code of ethics
Algerian Engineer Training at a Time of Major Environmental Challenges:
Authors: Gardelle Linda , Djennadi Lydia , Beguerna Mohamed
Published: June 2022

Environmental problems are having a brutal impact on the daily lives of the North African population. These countries have a young population, with significant numbers in higher education. Given this context, are future graduates being made aware of environmental issues? Since future engineers are the creators of tomorrow’s technological and socio-technical changes, an analysis of their training is of particular interest. This article explores the ways in which choices are made in program creation and what influences changes in three engineering graduate schools in Algeria. Through a curriculum sociology approach, we examine how curricular offers are discussed and implemented when major environmental constraints weigh heavily on Algeria. We analyse higher education policies on engineer training, as well as the creation of programs, via an analysis of the programs themselves and interviews with 24 stakeholders. The article shows that in the absence of instructions imposed by political decision-makers,  teachers enjoy a remarkable amount of freedom when creating curricula. However, tensions arise since there is no authority to arbitrate disagreements. The results open avenues for further reflection for researchers interested in macrosociological reconfiguration in higher education.

Key words: engineer training; environment; curriculum; Algeria; macrosociological reconfiguration
“We Are Still Not Being Heard”
Authors: Rosenberg Tiina
Published: June 2022

For several years, the Black Lives Matter movement has been advocating for issues of racial justice and the representation of POC artists (people of colour)in the arts. However, it is a different kind of challenge to face up to systematic racial discrimination in Swedish society that claims itself to be both colourblindand antiracist. Contrary to the notion that if race is not mentioned, there cannot be racism, it may be argued that the performing arts in Sweden are notas open-minded and inclusive as often claimed. This article focuses on antiblackness and argues that although there are anti-racist performers and activistgroups who continually address racial injustice, the response from theatre institutions has been slow. It is suggested that the performing arts in Swedenneed to expand the representation of artists of colour, get better at detecting strategies of equality reluctance in theatre organisations, and improve a criticalunderstanding of hegemonic whiteness. They also must develop a politics of iintersectionality and accountability as an approach to new ways of thinking andacting.
Nordic Gore?
Authors: Loman Rikard
Published: June 2022

The idea of a Nordic community, even though it was a reality in the past and is still a quite tangible idea in the present – because all Nordic countries havestriking similarities – is often obscured by the more recent idea that the nation always comes first, and for quite some time now the Nordic countries havebeen anxious to set themselves apart from their closest neighbour in particular.

In this paper, I will examine a rare – and at that, an unusually bloody andmessy – Swedish-Danish theatre collaboration, Stockholms blodbad (Stockholm Bloodbath), which was staged at Malmö City Theatre, in Skåne, the southernmost of the historical provinces of Sweden, in the fall of 2016. Stockholms blodbad seemed to revive the idea of a “pure” Nordic community beneath the final coat of national varnish, but the intent was primarily to subvert and make fun of nationalistic sentiments while re-awakening a well-known, historicalevent in the intertwined pasts of these nations.

When Stockholms blodbad premiered in 2016, the differences between Sweden and Denmark and the sense of Skåne being a border territory hadbeen amplified by recent events and different policies regarding what is now known as “Flyktingkrisen” (The European refugee and migrant crisis) in thespring of 2015. “Flyktingkrisen” reminded us of the fact that we now live in an increasingly globalized world. Stockholms blodbad seemed to deny it. Aslong as nationalism skews our thoughts and perceptions of the past and the present it is impossible to imagine a future that is habitable and hospitable toall humanity.
Theatre Talks
Authors: Skjoldager-Nielsen Daria
Published: June 2022

Almost each year, the pop-cultural world is buzzing with a “new” Nordic word that can bring a piece of Nordic life to every home. Lagom, fika, fredagsmys or hygge - they all refer to slowness, break, taking a moment to feel good and happy, being considerate. Those concepts are believed to be a Nordic approach to life - and a very desirable one.When I think of theatre in this context, one Nordic invention comes to my mind: theatre talks, which emerged as an audience reception research method in Sweden. They proved to be an effective audience development practice (even for non-theatregoers) in Australia (Scollen), Denmark (Hansen; Lindelof), and Poland (Rapior) because (among other things) they bring the element of pleasure, community building, and feeling safe into the theatre experience especially for non-attenders.In this article I will focus on looking at theatre as a possible “oasis of deceleration” in the constantly accelerating world, using Hartmut Rosa’s theory of social acceleration. By going through the development of theatre talks, I will demonstrate what theatres can gain from using this method - both in attendance and image. I will deliberate on how theatre can become a metaphorically “hyggelig” place for anybody during times when everybody ought to live faster and faster.
A Clinicopathological Study of Developmental and Acquired Causes of Intestinal Obstruction in Paediatric Population- A Retrospective Study
Authors: Talpade Yogita , Khatib Yasmeen , Gupte Prajakta Amit , Kandalkar Bhuvaneshwari , Khare Manisha , Shah Vinaya
Published: June 2022

Introduction: Intestinal Obstruction (IO) in the paediatric age group can be due to a variety of developmental and acquired causes which depend on the age at presentation. Histopathological examination of the resected intestine can provide definite evidence of underlying aetiology. Aim: To analyse the spectrum of lesions causing IO and it’s relation with clinicopathological features. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted in the Department of Pathology at Seth G.S Medical College and Dr. R. N. Cooper Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Gross and microscopy of 70 surgically resected specimens of patients with IO, received over a period of five years, from January 2009 to December 2013, were studied after getting ethical clearance. Clinical details were retrieved from the records. Lesions were classified as developmental and acquired which were further categorised into infective, neoplastic and miscellaneous categories. Data was analysed using Microsoft excel 2010 and was expressed as frequency and percentage. Results: Out of the 70 cases studied there were 40 males and 30 females. There were 37 cases less than 1 month old, 13 cases between one month to 1 year age and 20 cases between 1 year to 12 years of age. The developmental category comprised of 52/70 cases (74.29%) with 17 cases of Meckel’s diverticulum,16 cases of intestinal atresia, three cases each of mesenteric cysts and duplication cysts, five cases of duodenal webs, four cases of congenital bands, one case each of lymphangiectatic cyst, malrotation, blind ileal loop and meconium ileus. In the acquired category there were three cases of tuberculosis and one case each of fungus and Ascaris infection. In the neoplastic category there were five cases of polyps and one case each of cystic teratoma and Burkitt lymphoma. There were three cases of volvulus, two of perforation and one case of intussusception. Conclusion: The present study highlights the various causes of IO in children from neonatal period up to 12 years of age. With proper gross and microscopic examination it was possible to give confirmed diagnosis which is necessary for further management of the patient.
Clinicopathological Study of Primary Gastrointestinal Lymphoma from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Southern India
Authors: Gupta Kavita , Kudva Ranjini , Monappa Vidya , Nikhra Pawan
Published: June 2022

Introduction: Primary Gastrointestinal Lymphoma (PGIL) is a heterogeneous disease in terms of patient characteristics, site, histologic types and treatment modalities. Although rare disease, it is the most common site for extranodal lymphomas accounting for 10-15% of all non-Hodgkin lymphoma and 30-40% of all extranodal lymphoma. Aim: To study the different types of PGIL and its anatomic distribution along with its association with the clinical outcomes. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted in Department of Pathology of a tertiary care hospital, South India over a period of five years (2009 to 2013). A total of 61 cases of PGIL were identified, which included both resected surgical and endoscopic biopsy specimens. Histopathological classification of all cases was done based on morphologic and immunophenotypic criteria according to latest World Health Organisation (WHO) 2008 classification. Anatomic distribution of various types of lymphoma and associated clinical features were studied. The cases were then followed-up and survival analysis was also done. Descriptive statistical analysis methods were used to analyse the data. Overall Survival (OS) rates were calculated using Kaplan Meier method for 33 cases. Results: There was predominance of men with peak incidence in 7th decade. Abdominal pain was the commonest presenting symptom seen in 77% of the cases. The most common site of involvement was stomach (41%) followed by large intestine (37.7%). All cases of primary GI lymphomas were of non-Hodgkin type. B cell lymphomas (n=54; 88.5%) were more frequent than T cell lymphomas (n=7; 11.5%). Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) was the most common subtype accounting for 67.2% of cases (n=41) followed by MALT lymphoma (n=9; 14.8%). Followup was possible in 33 cases out of which 20 patients (32.8%) died with a median overall survival period of 13 months (95% CI, 7.8-18.2). The five-year overall survival (OS) for 33 patients who were followed-up was 67.2%. Conclusion: Diagnosing PGILs correctly according to the recent WHO classification is important so that correct treatment protocols can be followed.
Clinical and Therapeutic Aspects of Cardiovascular Complications in COVID-19 Patients: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Angel K Brinda , Kulandaiammal M , Thamayanthi K , Mohanalakshmi M
Published: June 2022

Introduction: Less is known regarding the Cardiovascular (CV) manifestations in Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. Among the complications, in patients with COVID-19 with pre-existing cardiovascular disease, there seem to be worse outcomes with an increased risk of mortality despite treatment. Several therapeutics are still under investigation for COVID-19 patients with cardiovascular impairment, but none of them has shown proven clinical efficacy to date. Aim: To associate clinical and therapeutic aspects of cardiovascular complications in COVID-19 patients at a tertiary care hospital. Materials and Methods: The data used for this single-centre cross-sectional study were collected from all the case sheets of COVID-19 positive patients with cardiovascular complications from the Medical Records Department of a Government Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, between May 2020 and December 2020. Parameters like demographic details, co-morbid conditions, time of presentation, clinical presentation, complications, therapy and the outcome of the treatment in terms of mortality rate, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission and duration of stay in the hospital were obtained. Chi-square test or Odds Ratio (OR) was used to analyse the data for 97 patients. Results: The mean age of total 97 patients in the study was 58.48 ± 13.1 years and 30.9% were female. The most common cardiovascular complications include acute coronary syndrome (46.4%), conduction abnormalities (21.6%), cardiac failure (18.6%) and accelerated hypertension (11.3%). Remdesivir use significantly reduced the duration of ICU stay in COVID-19 patients (OR: 8.18; 95%CI: 2.9-22.9). There was no effect found with remdesivir on cardiovascular complications like acute coronary syndrome, conduction abnormalities, cardiac failure and accelerated hypertension. Cardiac drug use significantly reduced the duration of ICU stay in COVID-19 patients (OR: 3.3, 95% CI: 2.4-4.48). There was a significant reduction in cardiovascular complications like thromboembolism and conduction abnormalities with the use of cardiac drugs. In contrast, the use of steroids had no impact on the duration of ICU stay and other cardiovascular complications except for conduction abnormalities (OR: 5.2; 95%CI: 1.1-24.1). Conclusion: COVID-19 patients presenting with cardiovascular complications were associated predominantly with pre-existing hypertension. The use of remdesivir and cardiac drugs significantly reduced the duration of ICU stay in COVID-19 patients. There was a significant reduction of cardiovascular complications like thromboembolism and conduction abnormalities only with the use of cardiac drugs.
Comparison of Residual Bioceramic and Epoxy Resin Sealers Following Retreatment with Reciprocating File System in Oval Root Canals: A Micro-computed Tomography Study
Authors: Agrawal Sonal , Mali Sheetal , Jain Ashish , Rao Rahul , Patil Amit , Jaiswal Himmat
Published: June 2022

Introduction: When endodontic treatment has failed, non surgical retreatment is often the first choice. This procedure includes removal of previous obturating material followed by chemomechanical preparation, disinfection and refilling of the root canals. However, residual sealer during retreatment remains a concern when such bioceramic sealers are utilised for obturation and this can affect the prognosis. Aim: To evaluate and compare the amount of residual filling material after retreatment in straight and oval root canals filled with iRoot SP and AH Plus sealer using V-Blue file system using Micro-Computed Tomography (micro-CT). Materials and Methods: This in-vitro study was conducted at Bharati Vidyapeeth (deemed to be) Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, between November 2020 to December 2021. Sixty freshly extracted human mandibular premolar with straight and oval canals standardised with Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) were prepared with ProTaper next files and were assigned to two groups for obturation with gutta-percha using AH Plus and iRoot SP sealer respectively. Quality of obturation was confirmed with CBCT. After one month, retreatment was carried with V-Blue files and percentage of remaining obturating material was were evaluated before and after retreatment through micro-CT imaging. Two sample means and Kolmogorov Smirnov test were used to analyse data. Results: Data of all the samples from the micro-CT evaluation indicated that the mean volume of the initial filling material did not differ significantly among AH Plus sealer and iRoot SP sealer group (p>0.05). Percentage of residual volume of AH Plus sealer (0.02%) was lower than that of iRoot SP sealer group (0.06%) and this difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusion: Considerable amount of iRoot SP sealer remained after retreatment using V-Blue file as compared with AH Plus sealer.
A Case of Acute Breathlessness in Section Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Devastating Complication
Authors: Bhatt Varsha , Koneru Kavya , Zanwar Abhishek , Edara Manaswini , Vattikuti Anusha
Published: June 2022

Diffuse Alveolar Haemorrhage (DAH) is a severe respiratory complication of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and is associated with high mortality. A drop in blood haemoglobin, dyspnoea, haemoptysis, diffuse infiltrates on chest imaging indicate this devastating diagnosis. The DAH is rare in SLE, even rarer in the early months in an undiagnosed patient. Defective phagocytosis, immune complexes, depletion of complement, autoantibodies is the etiology. Immune complex induced alveolar capillaritis is the cause of DAH. This report was about a 28-year-old female, who presented with acute worsening dyspnoea on a background history of inflammatory joint pain, digital gangrene, alopecia, oral ulcers, and Raynaud’s phenomenon. She was subsequently diagnosed as SLE with DAH. This case was rare as she presented with DAH in the early months of her disease. Patient was started on high dose steroid, cyclophosphamide, and plasmapheresis, but succumbed on day 14 of admission due to high disease activity and respiratory failure. The DAH carries very high mortality rate even in best centres even when diagnosed early.