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Exploring the Interplay between Writing Practices and Identity Formation in Academic Contexts
Authors: Rahman Muhammad Arinal , Handrianto Ciptro , Kenedi Ary Kiswanto , Ilhami Aldeva , Ghafar Zanyar Nathir
Published: May 2024

In academic settings, the relationship between writing practices and identity formation is a cornerstone of scholarly inquiry. As individuals engage in writing, they convey information and construct and negotiate their identities within disciplinary, cultural, and linguistic frameworks. This review paper provides a comprehensive synthesis of existing scholarship on the intricate relationship between writing practices and identity formation in academic contexts. Drawing upon a systematic analysis of 30 studies, the paper illuminates the complex interplay between language, culture, and academic discourse in shaping authorial identities. Key themes explored include conceptualizing writing as an act of identity construction, the challenges faced by distinct student populations in establishing authorial voices, disciplinary variations in identity formation, and pedagogical implications for academic writing instruction. The review integrates diverse theoretical frameworks, such as sociocultural perspectives, academic literacy approaches, and integrationist models, offering a nuanced understanding of the mechanisms underlying identity construction through writing. Furthermore, this review also identifies gaps and potential avenues for future research, including the need for longitudinal studies, the exploration of individual agency in identity formation, and the examination of emerging technologies and interdisciplinary collaborations. Ultimately, this synthesis adds to ongoing conversations about how writing practices affect identity formation. It does this by informing teaching methods and institutional policies that support positive identity development among diverse academic communities.
Pensamento Computacional para o Desenvolvimento de Aprendizagens de Leitura e Pensamento Críticos no Ensino Fundamental: Um Mapeamento Sistemático da Literatura
Authors: Catojo Albert Rodrigues de Souza , Nunes Maria Augusta Silveira Netto
Published: May 2024

De maneira a viabilizar que a próxima geração esteja pronta para ser agente de mudança, a comunidade internacional, os países e as sociedades devem desenvolver uma educação de qualidade, por isso a importância do Pensamento Computacional (PC) como uma habilidade que toda pessoa deve desenvolver. O objetivo deste trabalho é mapear os estudos, buscando evidências científicas, de como as tecnologias educacionais relacionadas ao Pensamento Computacional têm ajudado no desenvolvimento das habilidades e competências do século 21 e de que maneira têm sido apresentadas, desenvolvidas e/ou aplicadas aos alunos do Ensino Fundamental. Neste mapeamento foram identificados 2036 estudos, entretanto, 96 estudos foram identificados como relevantes e, após o filtro de questões de qualidade, foram selecionados 79 estudos. O presente trabalho destaca alguns resultados, dentre os quais, o uso e/ou criação de métodos ou ferramentas para a educação no Ensino Fundamental, deste modo, foi observada melhora na leitura, escrita, raciocínio lógico, alfabetização digital e Pensamento Crítico.
Investigação da Evasão Estudantil por meio da Mineração de Dados e Aprendizagem de Máquina: Um Mapeamento Sistemático
Authors: Jesus Jeferson Andrade de , Gusmão Renê Pereira de
Published: May 2024

A evasão dos alunos nas escolas e universidades é um problema recorrente na educação, tanto é danoso para o aluno em termos de aprendizagem, como gera prejuízos financeiros para as instituições, sejam públicas ou privadas. Estudos que utilizam técnicas de mineração de dados (MD) e aprendizado de máquina (AM) para investigar problemas na educação estão em ascensão. A evasão estudantil é um desses problemas. Por meio dessas técnicas, é possível identificar padrões em indivíduos ou grupos que possam vir a abandonar os estudos. Este artigo tem como objetivo mapear sistematicamente artigos no estado da arte sobre a aplicação de DM e ML na classificação de dados em estudos sobre evasão escolar. A busca foi realizada em 5 bases de dados bibliográficas, ACM Digital Library, IEEE Xplore, Scopus, ScienceDirect e Web of Science, e retornou um total de 336 estudos primários. Após a aplicação dos critérios de exclusão e inclusão, restaram 71 estudos relevantes. Após a extração de dados desses estudos, identificou-se que, as experiências com estudantes do ensino superior e na modalidade presencial são as mais recorrentes nesses artigos, o ano que mais se destacou em termos de publicação foi 2020, e os algoritmos mais frequentemente utilizados para construção dos modelos de classificação são algoritmos baseados em árvores de decisão.
Del agua y el desierto: entretejiendo mitos e historias
Authors: Fiallo Cardona Gloria Carolina , Bibliowicz Azriel
Published: May 2024

Quisiera empezar agradeciéndole a Gloria Carolina Fiallo Cardona, una de las editoras dela revista Identidades de la Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña su interés por mi obra Del Agua al Desierto y que me haya invitado a esta prestigiosa revista, para contar brevemente como llegué a los diversos temas que se entreveran en las páginas de esta novela.Es sorprendente, pero las novelas en muchas ocasiones nacen en una especie de nebulosa, donde una simple imagen o una pregunta comienza a despejar la bruma que la envuelve. En el caso Del Agua al Desierto, fue una pregunta de corte arqueológico la que inicio el proceso: ¿Cuál sería el gran desaparecido de la ciudad de Bogotá? Cuando me formulé la pregunta, para mi sorpresa encontré que eran sus aguas. Tanto Bogotá como ciudad de México tuvieron sus inicios en un lago. En México-Tenochtitlan sobre el lago Texcoco y en Bogotá, alrededor de los humedales que se extendían a lo largo de su extensa sabana, que hoy se encuentran en su mínima expresión ante el descuido ycontinúan despareciendo. Quizás debido a esta coincidencia, el que sus capitales hubiesennacido entre las aguas, la novela también se publicó tanto en Bogotá como en México.Bogotá contaba con cincuenta mil hectáreas de humedales y en la actualidad sólo le quedan un poco más de setecientas. Gracias a sus cordilleras y a su posición tropical, Colombia,ha sido un país rico en aguas, pero la abundancia también puede generar larguezas y descuidos donde la desidia prolifera.
Hubungan Motivasi Berprestasi dengan Hasil Belajar Bahasa Arab
Authors: Hamdy Mohammad Zainal
Published: May 2024

Indicators of motivation are extremely important to the learning and teaching process. Motivation is a basic condition for the learner to achieve major educational goals, whether in the acquisition of knowledge, which is a cognitive aspect for the learner, or in the formation of values and attitudes, which is an emotional aspect in the student’s personality, or in the formation of various skills, which is a sensory-motor aspect. . In this research, the researcher wants to know the extent of the relationship between achievement motivation and academic achievement in the Arabic language at this university, especially among female students at Darul Ulum University Banyuanyar Pamekasan. The researcher uses a quantitative correlational type, which is research that aims to determine whether there is a relationship between two variables or several variables, and from the results of the conclusion that the relationship between these two aspects has a low impact, only 12.3% of all aspects that can affect the Academic achievement of female students. among female students at Darul Ulum University Banyuanyar Pamekasan. With a factor of 0.111 using the Pearson product-moment correlation formula
Luis de Losada on the Debate Between Analogy and Univocity
Authors: Salas Victor M. ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: May 2024

The following essay considers Luis de Losada’s thinking with respect to the scholastic dispute between univocity and analogy. Noteworthy is the fact that the conclusions he reaches are at odds with those of Francisco Suarez, whom the younger Jesuit otherwise regards with unmitigated filial devotion. Though Losada differs from his master regarding analogy, the position he puts forth capitalizes upon a distinction between a logico-semantic perspective and a metaphysical perspective. The result is an irenic balance among all the schools (Thomistic, Scotist, and Jesuit) regarding univocity and analogy. Nevertheless, Losada goes beyond the discussions dividing proponents of analogy and those of univocity when he inquires whether any kind of analogical community obtains between real being and beings of reason. Remarkably, he answers that there is a univocal community, thereby embracing the scholastic notion of supertranscendentality.
Genetic Landscape and Its Prognostic Impact in Children With Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
Authors: Wang Chan-Juan , Cui Lei , Li Shuang-Shuang , Ma Hong-Hao , Wang Dong , Lian Hong-Yun , Zhao Yun-Ze , Zhang Li-Ping , Li Wei-Jing , Zhang Qing , Zhao Xiao-Xi , Yang Ying , Huang Xiao-Tong , Liu Wei , Wang Yi-Zhuo , Wu Wan-Shui , Wang Tian-You , Zhang Rui , Li Zhi-Gang
Published: May 2024

Context.—

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare myeloid neoplasm that predominantly affects young children.

Objective.—

To investigate genetic alterations and their correlation with clinical characteristics and prognosis in pediatric LCH.

Design.—

We performed targeted sequencing to detect mutations in LCH lesions from pediatric patients.

Results.—

A total of 30 genomic alterations in 5 genes of the MAPK pathway were identified in 187 of 223 patients (83.9%). BRAF V600E (B-Raf proto-oncogene, serine/threonine kinase) was the most common mutation (51.6%), followed by MAP2K1 (mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 1) alterations (17.0%) and other BRAF mutations (13.0%). ARAF (A-Raf proto-oncogene, serine/threonine kinase) and KRAS (KRAS proto-oncogene, GTPase) mutations were relatively rare (2.2% and 0.9%, respectively). Additionally, FNBP1 (formin-binding protein 1)::BRAF fusion and MAP3K10 (mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 10) mutations A17T and R823C were identified in 1 case each, with possible constitutive activation of ERK1/2 phosphorylation. BRAF V600E was more frequent in patients with risk organ involvement, while MAP2K1 mutation was more prevalent in patients with single-system LCH (P = .001). BRAF V600E was associated with craniofacial bone, skin, liver, spleen, and ear involvement (all P < .05). Patients with other BRAF mutations had a higher proportion of spinal column involvement (P = .006). Univariate analysis showed a significant difference in progression-free survival among the 4 molecular subgroups for patients treated with first-line therapy (P = .02). According to multivariate analysis, risk organ involvement was the strongest independent adverse prognostic factor (hazard ratio, 8.854; P < .001); BRAF or MAP2K1 mutation was not an independent prognostic factor.

Conclusions.—

Most pediatric patients with LCH carry somatic mutations involving the MAPK pathway, correlating with clinical characteristics and outcomes for first-line chemotherapy.
The Influence Of Minor Surgical Intervention On Quality Of Life In Third Molar Impaction Cases
Authors:   Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Unversitas Islam Sultan Agung, Indonesia, Rahman Erwid Fatchur , Wardhana Erdianto Setya ,   Department of Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Unversitas Islam Sultan Agung, Indonesia, Failasufa Hayyu ,   Department Of Dental Public Health, Faculty Of Dentistry, Unversitas Muhammadiyah Semarang, Indonesia
Published: May 2024

Background: There are several efforts to address impacted teeth, one of which is through a minor surgical intervention called Odontectomy. There are also several complications that may arise after Odontectomy is performed, but this usually only occurs for a few days, and patients will experience a more comfortable feeling compared to before the Odontectomy. This research aims to analyze the difference in the quality of life of patients before and after the Odontectomy surgical procedure. Material and Methods: The method employed in this research was analytical observational, using a Cross-Sectional design. The sampling technique used was Accidental sampling, which involved patients who underwent Odontectomy at Bhayangkara Hospital Semarang Indonesia in October 2023. The total sample size was 10 patients based on inclusion criteria. The research was conducted using the OHIP-14 (Oral Health Impact Profile 14) questionnaire, consisting of 14 questions from 7 dimensions. Data analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon test because the data scale was ordinal. Results: The results of this study indicated that before undergoing Odontectomy, the quality of life of patients at a moderate level was 3 individuals (30%), while those at a low level were 7 individuals (70%). After Odontectomy was performed, the quality of life of patients improved, with 1 individual (10%) at a moderate level, 9 individuals (90%) at a good level, and 1 individual (10%) at a very good level. The statistical analysis results showed that the significance value (P) was 0.005, indicating that p < 0.05. Conclusion: The conclusion that can be drawn from this research is that there was a significant difference in the quality of life of patients before and after undergoing the Odontectomy procedure.
The Role of Influencer Collaboration as A Marketing Strategy In Promoting New Product Collection
Authors: Gunardi Gracia
Published: May 2024

Internet, social media, mobile apps, and other digital communications technologies have all become a part of everyday life for billions of people around the world. A global phenomenon, as mentioned by Backaler is that influencer marketing is growing in countries around the world. One example of a local fashion brand that has recently just adopted influencer collaboration as its marketing strategy is THENBLANK. The study objectives of this research are to analyze the role of Isyana Sarasvati as a marketing strategy collaborator in promoting THENBLANK’s new product collection, to know how Isyana Sarasvati contributes to THENBLANK’s marketing strategy, and to identify the factors that THENBLANK considers when choosing an influencer to collaborate with. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with semi-structured in-depth interviews as the data collection method. The theories and concepts used in this research are the Stimulus-Response Theory, AISAS Model, Pillars of Influence, and Marketing Strategy. The result of this research shows the collaboration between THENBLANK and Isyana was successful because of the compatibility of personality and character. THENBLANK also collaborates with Isyana because they want to increase the brand value, brand image and social status of customers, and this was in accordance with their selection. The role of Isyana as an influencer is also very good and contributes through making a song scoring, providing criticism and input, and many more.
A research on the production, storage and germination of synthetic seeds in tea plant (Camellia sinensis [L.] O. Kuntze)
Authors: Güler Begüm , Gürel Aynur
Published: May 2024

Tea plant, is one of the most popular beverages consumed worldwide because of its rich and pleasant flavors and numerous health benefits. In this study, we performed production, storage and germination of synthetic seeds in the tea plant by encapsulation of somatic embryos. In our research, after the encapsulation of the mass-produced embryogenic calli with different doses of sodium alginate (NaAlg) and CaCl2, they were stored at different temperatures and at different times, and then transferred to different nutrient media after the expiry of the different storage period to determine the most suitable nutrient composition for germination. The resulting embryogenic calli were stored after encapsulation and then transferred to germination media. Although there was very little germination in long-term storage, the data obtained were found to be statistically insignificant. The germination rate of the beads, which were transferred directly to the germination medium without storage and encapsulated using 3% Na-Alg and 50 mM CaCl2.2H2O, was determined as 44.44% in the MS medium containing 3 mg/L BAP and 1 mg/L IBA. In addition, it was observed in the study that increasing storage time increased the darkening of the beads, while increasing NaAlg and CaCl2 doses caused obtaining harder and more nontransparent beads. Hyperhydricity problem was not encountered in any trial in the study. This study, carried out with our local tea variety.
Prevalence of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: An Algerian Study
Authors: Benlahrech Zakia Batoul , Hail Kamel , Khireddine Mouna , Haria Fatima Zohra , Benghanem Lounas
Published: May 2024

Prevalence of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting Prospective study at Kasr El Hiran hospital in Laghouat the objective was to study the prevalence of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), determine if the prescriptions in our department comply with the recommendations of expert societies, and evaluate the influence of certain patient-specific factors on the occurrence of CINV. This is a prospective observational study conducted at the day hospital of the medical oncology service at EPH Kasr El Hiran Laghouat, spanning a period of 3 months from September 21 to December 21, 2022. At the end of this study, 50 women and 18 men were interviewed, with a mean age of 49.40 years. Breast cancer was the most frequent underlying neoplastic pathology (50%). The majority of chemotherapy protocols used were classified as low emetic risk (44.11%). The prevalence of CINV was 79%, of which 51.9% occurred in the delayed phase. According to our results, none of the risk factors appear to have an influence on the prevalence of CINV, and the prescriptions are not in compliance with the recommendations of expert societies. Our results indicate that the management of CINV remains overall unsatisfactory and could be improved by providing increased accessibility to aprepitant.
Impact of Leadership Styles on Job Satisfaction among Teachers in Secondary Schools in Monduli District
Authors: Meney Deodath
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of leadership styles on job satisfaction among teachers in selected secondary schools in Monduli district. The study hypotheses were that H1 there is no statistically significant correlation between transformational leadership style and job satisfaction among teachers in selected secondary schools in Monduli district, H2 there is no statistically significant correlation between transactional leadership style and job satisfaction among teachers in selected secondary schools in Monduli district and H3 there is no statistically significant correlation between laissez-faire leadership style and job satisfaction among teachers in selected secondary schools in Monduli district. 
The study employed a descriptive survey design. A sample size of one hundred twenty-nine respondents was randomly chosen from four secondary schools in Monduli namely; Manyara, Lowassa, Engutoto, and Irkisongo district secondary schools. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information from respondents. The collected data were analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) using, Independent t-test and Fisher's Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) to determine whether demographic variables varied with students' academic performance. Karl Pearson's Linear Correlation Coefficient was undertaken to determine the relationship between leadership styles and teachers' Job satisfaction. 
The study results indicated that hypotheses H1 and H3 were supported by the study findings. However, the study findings revealed that H3 was not supported by the study findings. The study concluded that transformational and laissez-faire leadership styles had a direct influence on teachers' job satisfaction. Therefore, school administrators in the Monduli district should use transformational and laissez-faire leadership styles in their day-to-day administration. The study findings led the researcher to recommend that, the school administration should focus on the use of transformational and laissez-faire leadership styles since they had a direct significant influence on teacher's job satisfaction. For future research focus should be on obtaining a larger and more representative sample, conducting the same study in other schools from another district for comparison purposes, and replicating the study using a qualitative approach.
Application of Trustworthy IoT Technology in Fast Communities: Smart Access Control
Authors: Yasmin Fauzia , Ali Md Sobuj , Sultana Saida
Published: May 2024

As a response to the current development status and existing problems in the ubiquitous and trustworthy aspect of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the construction of smart community systems in Bangladesh, this paper presents the trustworthy technology strategy of the ubiquitous and trustworthy IoT intelligent system. Additionally, it provides a list of the demonstration application practice of trustworthy IoT technology at the level of smart communities through three different application scenario project construction cases. These cases include smart access control, smart buildings' construction, and smart parks' construction.
Choosing Folk Song for Children 5-6 Years Old Through Teaching Organization Music Activities in Preschool
Authors: Xuan Pham Thi , Dung Tran Anh
Published: May 2024

Folk songs have the ability to have a strong impact on people's thoughts and emotions, helping us develop aesthetic abilities, thinking, intellectual, physical qualities, and good moral feelings. More importantly, it forms national consciousness and love for the homeland. Currently, teachers are aware of the importance of using folk songs for 5-6 year old children in organizing musical activities in preschools. However, preschool teachers do not know how to choose folk songs in organizing and teaching music activities, causing the results of the activities to be low. This article focuses on analyzing the current situation of choosing folk songs for 5-6 year old children through organizing and teaching musical activities, in order to form in children the goodness and beauty in folk songs. From there, children will develop a love and appreciation for Vietnamese folk songs.
Transformación y desafíos de la educación superior en la era digital
Authors: Macías-Galeas Isabel
Published: May 2024

Este estudio aborda la transformación y los desafíos de la educación superior en la era digital, destacando la importancia de estrategias innovadoras para el desarrollo de competencias en el siglo XXI. El objetivo es analizar las tendencias globales como la digitalización, la personalización del aprendizaje y la integración de tecnologías emergentes que están redefiniendo el panorama educativo. La metodología empleada incluye el análisis de literatura relevante y la observación de prácticas educativas en América Latina, especialmente en Ecuador. Los hallazgos principales indican que la innovación educativa es fundamental para adaptarse a las demandas de una sociedad tecnológicamente avanzada, enfrentando desafíos como la resistencia al cambio y la brecha de habilidades digitales. El estudio contribuye al entendimiento de cómo la educación superior puede evolucionar para ser más inclusiva, dinámica y preparada para los desafíos del futuro. Se destaca la necesidad de estrategias integrales que involucren la capacitación docente, la integración de TIC y la inversión en recursos de aprendizaje.
Inteligencia artificial para la producción musical (IAPM)
Authors: Loreto-Amoretti Marelis , Perez-Valero Luis
Published: May 2024

Desde su creación, la producción musical ha tenido un vínculo estrecho con la tecnología, existe gracias a ella. Por ello, los cambios tecnológicos redundan en los modos de grabar música y en la estética del audio. Ahora bien, ¿cómo opera la emergente inteligencia artificial (IA) en la producción musical? ¿Qué alternativas tienen las instituciones y los profesionales que se dedican a la enseñanza del audio frente a la consolidación de la inteligencia artificial para la producción musical (IAPM)? El objetivo de este ensayo es analizar el impacto de la IA desde la intersección de la educación, producción musical y nuevas tecnologías. Se realizó un estudio exhaustivo cuya metodología incluyó revisión bibliográfica, entrevistas a especialistas del audio y la aplicación de algunas tecnologías de IAPM. A partir de este enfoque, se ha procurado comprender cómo las estrategias tecnológicas están transformando la enseñanza de la producción musical. Dentro de los resultados que se presentan, se revela que la discusión sobre música, computadoras e inteligencia artificial lleva casi setenta años; sin embargo, actualmente es un campo emergente en constante evolución. Se ha señalado el rol de las instituciones que imparten esta disciplina y la integración de la inteligencia artificial para la producción musical en sus programas académicos. De esta manera, se aspira a potenciar la sostenibilidad y eficacia de la enseñanza para la producción musical. Igualmente, se subraya el nuevo rol del docente, quien podrá fungir como tutor, curador y asesor de los estudiantes con el uso de IAPM.
Effectiveness of Topical Treatment of Steroid and Calcineurin Inhibitor Combination Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis in Children at Skopje Hospital, Macedonia
Authors: Wilson Maria Margareth
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that often occurs in children. Topical treatments, including steroids and calcineurin inhibitors (CNI), are the main line of AD therapy. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of topical treatment of combination steroid and CNI therapy for AD in children at Skopje Hospital, Macedonia.
Methods: This research was a retrospective study involving 60 children with AD who were treated with combination therapy of steroids and CNIs for 8 weeks. Clinical data, including SCORAD (Severity of Atopic Dermatitis) score and extent of eczema, were collected before and after treatment.
Results: Steroid and CNI combination therapy showed significant improvement in SCORAD score (p<0.001) and eczema extent (p<0.001) after 8 weeks of treatment. Reported side effects are minimal.
Conclusion: Combination therapy of steroids and CNIs is an effective and safe treatment for AD in children.
Exploring Methanetriol – “the Formation of an Impossible Molecule”
Authors: Rzepa Henry
Published: May 2024

What constitutes an “impossible molecule”? Well, here are two, the first being the topic of a recent article[cite]10.1021/jacs.4c02637[/cite]. The second is a favourite of organic chemistry tutors, to see if their students recognise it as an unusual (= impossible) form of a much better known molecule. Perhaps we could define impossible molecules into two slightly different classes.
The integration of large language models (LLMs) with Neo4j-based knowledge graphs
Authors: Pi Wenyi
Published: May 2024

Enhancing Data Interactivity with LLMs and Neo4j Knowledge Graphs Author Wenyi Pi (

ORCID

: 0009–0002–2884–2771) Introduction Since OpenAI launched ChatGPT, a

large language model (LLM)

based chatbot, in 2023, it has set off a technological wave.
Continuing medical education organization adjustment to new demands
Authors: Paunić Sanja , Cvjetković Sanja
Published: May 2024

Modern management appoints investment in knowledge as an imperative, meaning constant renewal of the learning capacities and databases, in another words- the continuity of innovation. Continuous Medical Education (CME) is therefor, an essential form of preservation for the learning databases, especially in the time of unrestrainable expansion of modern medical practice and achievements. In 2007, when CME was formally institutionalized in Serbia, it was necessary to adapt organization to its new requirements and demands. Clinical Hospital Center ,, Dr Dragisa Misovic-Dedinje' has decades-long tradition of education, and had the assignment to adapt to the new legislation in short time. Department of education and scientific research along with the Section for CME was founded and with internal orders were governing the procedures relating to professional specialization. In the years that followed, indicators of program CME implementation, and employee satisfaction in relation to education opportunities were monitored. Despite good indicators of the Section of CME work and constant adjustment of work organization serving the needs of employees, the satisfaction of employees hasn't changed significantly throughout the years. Organizational adjustments for the new demands must be timely, and managing the changes must be planned, targeted and methodical. Consequently, the organization of education, which is the goal of contemporary managers, has to be organization that learns and educates.
Cervical cancer prevention
Authors: Marković Tatjana
Published: May 2024

Cervical cancer belongs in the most common malignancies. On our territory, it s on the third place by frequency, behind of breast cancer and lung cancer. What should be noted at the beginning is that cervical cancer is curable disease if detected at early stage. Research was conducted at the Clinical Center of Niš in the order to analyze of nurses informing about cervical cancer, risk factors, measures of prevention of its occurrence, and whether and how often they went to gynecological preventive examinations. In the research were participated nurses from Center for anesthesiology and resuscitation, Clinic for Pediatric Surgery, Clinic for gynecology and obstetrics, Clinic for internal pediatric diseases and from Clinic for urology. The sample was consisted of 100 nurses of Clinical Center of Nish. The research was conducted in May 2014 in cross-sectional studies form, through surveying of respondents. The author of seminar paper was personally distributed surveys and collected data in the population in collaboration with nurses of mentioned institutions. Distribution of surveys was carried out by nurses of mentioned institutions, together with an introductory letter - information for respondents. It was distributed 100 survey questionnaires that were entered in final processing. Nurses from Clinical Center of Nish know the risk factors for cervical cancer occurrence in most number, but don't apply that knowledge.
Ethical dilemmas in professional practice of contemporary nursing
Authors: Milutinov Dragana
Published: May 2024

In daily work of nurses and technicians of all profiles, often are present ethical 'unfavorable' situation. Polemics on this subject was performed with intent to stimulate nurses and healthcare technicians on thinking, and to refer them to discussion, because we can accept the burden of profession in the fullest sense of the word and take it only if we are ethically 'equipped' for that. As morally responsible and dutiful profession, nursing promotes moral principles and interests of those who are the part of nursing care. That's why professional success of nurses and healthcare technicians depends on professional and ethical conduct. The basic requirements for that are knowledge and conscience. 'Conscience without knowledge is not useful, knowledge without conscience is immorality and danger.' Ethical dilemmas are an integral part of modern life and represent a constant challenge to our sense of ethics. Ethics can be defined as a philosophical discipline that consists of a set of principles, right decisions and moral action. Nurse's responsibilities under the Ethics code for nurses by International Nurses Council are: health promotion, disease prevention, restoring health and alleviating suffering of very ill patients. Medical ethics, as a kind of ethics, applied ethics and moral principles of human activities in a field of: health, disease, life and death. It regulates the rights and duties of health professionals and patients. Ethical principles are regulated by Codes that govern: the way of professional conduct, relationship to the patient, operating mode of healthcare team, respect for professional secrecy, education, respect for reputation of nurses estates, protect patients from risk, ensuring of responsibility, the way of resolving ethical issues and relationships among nurses and healthcare technicians. Ethical dilemmas in practice follow us always when there is a conflict of our value systems. Codes are recommended framework of professional conduct, but concrete decision is always on our minds and conscience.
Biopsy of the lower genital tract as diagnostic method and early detection of cervical cancer in women at the Clinic for gynecology and obstetrics - Clinical Center of Banja Luka in the period 2006. - 2010.
Authors: Vuković-Kostić Živana , Pejčinović S. , Mirković S.
Published: May 2024

Introduction - Cervical cancer is one of the most common malignancies. In our region, it is the third most frequent type of cancer, immediately after breast cancer and lung cancer. According to the World Health Organization, around 500.000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year all around the world, and around 230.000 of them die from this disease. Goals - Determine the total number of performed biopsies on the cervix in the period 2006 - 2010 in the Clinic for gynecology and obstetrics at Clinical Center Banja Luka; Determine the number of cervical cancers detected by cervix biopsy; Point out the major public health problem of cervix cancer and stimulate female population to perform regular gynecological examinations. Material and methods - We retrospectively analyzed the relevant protocols, histopathological findings obtained by biopsy of the cervix and the list of performed biopsies in the Clinic for gynecology and obstetrics at the Clinical Center Banja Luka in the period 2006 - 2010. Results - The survey was conducted in the Clinic for gynecology and obstetrics at the Clinical Center Banja Luka in the period 2006 - 2010. Based on data obtained from the protocol of this Clinic, the survey included medical records of 821 patients it the five-years period. Conclusions - Invasive changes in the cervix, after the performed biopsy, were found in 14.3% of patients. Normal findings were found in 1.8% of analyzed cases. Before performing biopsy on women lower genital tract organs, it is necessary to make a quality cytological and colposcopic diagnosis. A biopsy is performed only in cases with indication.
Blood transmitted diseases prevention and prophylaxis after exposure
Authors: Todović Ljiljana , Vujović M. , Drakul B. , Hadživuković N.
Published: May 2024

Infections transmitted by blood are infections where the infectious agent from the blood of one person is transmitted to the other person. These infections usually occur in hospitals and other places of hospitality. A large number of pathogens are transmitted through blood. Except of bacteria and viruses, as the most common pathogens that are transmitted through blood, there has been proven the transfer of the fungus, parasites and spirochetes through blood. Viruses that are the most frequently transmitted through blood and represent the highest risk of infection are: Hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The primary way to prevent transmission HBV, HCV and HIV in hospitals is to avoid occupational exposure of blood. You need to know that for HBV, HCV and HIV infection exist post exposure prophylaxis (PEP), which refers to a set of measures and procedures which prevent the transmission of pathogens transmitted through blood and other body fluids individuals who are infected.
Health care patients with arterial hypertension
Authors: Pavlović Jelena , Dragošev Gordana
Published: May 2024

Introduction Under arterial hypertension is usually considered the value of systolic blood pressure >140mmHg and diastolic blood pressure >90mmHg. Hypertensive crisis poses an acute increase and mean arterial pressure, where in the values of systolic blood pressure usually exceed the value of 180 mmHg, and diastolic over 120 mmHg. For the measurement of arterial blood pressure is necessary to prepare the patient, prepare the necessary materials and proper access to the measurement of arterial blood pressure. The main goal of arterial hypertension is the maximum long term reduction of total cardiovascular risk, including reduction of blood pressure and control all the variables associated risk factors. Consultation It is necessary to regularly measure blood pressure and regular use of prescribed therapy, because in the way the patient conttibutes contributes to a better quality of life and prevent a meltitute of collaborative problem because hyoitension and hypertension disrupts and lifestyle determinant to the patient and his family.
Nursing education in ICU, anesthesia and resuscitation in Serbia: Yesterday, today, tomorrow
Authors: Dragošev Gordana , Nege Zdravstvene
Published: May 2024

Continuing education is defined as a synonym for lifelong learning and professional development. Other definitions include professional development or professional learning as 'learning activities designed to increase knowledge, skills and attitudes of Nurses and therefore enrich the Nurses' contribution to quality health care'. Continuing education activities may take the form of a return to the formal education level - study or informal forms of learning, such as attending to seminars for professional development, i.e. development outside the university. After the end of vocational and / or academic studies, it is certain that the Nurse didn't acquire the necessary skills and knowledge for work in the intensive care unit, anesthesia and resuscitation services. That is why in developed countries and regulated educational programs Nurses continue education in specialized studies for the title of Nurse critical care specialist or Nurse anesthesia and resuscitation specialist. And that's not all. After obtaining the title of Nurse critical care specialist or Nurse anesthesia and resuscitation specialist follows engaging in informal education programs and continuing education as a precondition for renewal of a Nurses license for independent work. 2007th. in Serbia formed the National Association of Nurses - Technicians of intensive care, anesthesia and resuscitation of Serbia (UINARS) with one of aim to establish in line programs of continuing education and training for intensive care, anesthesia and resuscitation Nurses in Serbia with European and international modern standards. All UINARS efforts till today in promotion of programs of education and training intensive care, anesthesia and resuscitation Nurses in Serbia are visible, measurable, recognized, known and respected in Serbia, the region and Europe. In Serbia 2013th yet not developed national standards of education for intensive care, anesthesia and resuscitation Nurses and specialized educational programs are in infancy. Professional associations of Nurses of intensive care in Serbia are at the crossroad of national regulations and European standards of continuing education that vary in their content and scope. The time upon us impose the need for development of national standards for education and training of intensive care, anesthesia and resuscitation Nurses in which drafting will definitely participate and UINARS.
Endotracheal suction of patients on mechanical ventilation of lungs
Authors: Daničić Leposava
Published: May 2024

Endotracheal suction is defined as a component of bronchial hygiene therapy and mechanical ventilation and involves mechanical aspiration of pulmonary secretion from a patient with an artifitial airway. The aim of this research was to evaluate and determine whether there is any diversity in the procedure of endotracheal suction between the nurses in the Intensive Care Units and based on the results of the research and the existing literature, to establish the basic references for this procedure. The results of this show that there are statistically significant variations in the aspiration technique between the nurses from the analyzed institutions in relation to: ·The use of open and closed (in - line) endotracheal suction system · The amount of pressure during the aspiration · The depth of aspiration catheter insertion · The length of suction · The appliance of the physiological saline solution immediately before the endotrcheal suction. There are different opinions about the use the 'improvement' technique, hygiene and conditions during the performance of this procedure as well as the indications for the use of the physiological saline solution. The main reason why there are no unified recommendations for this procedure is the lack of clinical research that could give the evidence - based results. The existing recommendations are the result of the clinical work, while the potential differences are the consequence of the differences is clinical work and experience in the aspiration in the domain of the nursing care as well as in the working environment of the specific health institutions.
Positive and negative aspects of the public image of nursing
Authors: Knežević Darija , Jović Duška , Egeljić Nataša
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Nursing is a profession that has long been troubled with its public image. The public image of nursing appears positive as well as negative aspects. It is based on myths, misconceptions and stereotypes that can affect the choice of nursing as a profession, the employment of nurses, but also on the work of nurses. Aim of research: To determine how many papers on image nurses were published in scientific and professional journals which were available in Nursing/Academic Edition and Medline online database in the period from 2004 to 2008, to analyse access capability of these papers in full-text, give overview of topics, which were to be found in papers on image nurses and categorization of papers. Materials and methods: literature review was used as method. Findings: The total is obtained 153 scientific peer reviewed article in full text. Was overviewed a summaries of articles and selected 21 articles that have similar themes. Conclusion: The public knows little about nursing, in addition to nurses caring for patients. Nurse's image in the public mainly affects the media, other health professionals but also the nurses. The public should be aware of the high level of education and technological competence at all levels.
Nursing intervention in invasive diagnostic: Gastroscopy
Authors: Ivošević Maja
Published: May 2024

Today, diagnostic of diseases cannot be imagined without additional patient's examinations, appropriate laboratory tests that determined or estimated a balance and functional ability of a particular system or organs in the human body. Each disease has its own specific and often special diagnostic procedures. In addition to traditional methods, endoscopic examinations are of great importance for some diseases. Endoscopic diagnostic allows an observation of organs and their changes in human body through openings made naturally or surgically. Functional disorders can be determined under this diagnostic, also can be traced the changes in patients organs which may manifest various discomforts (inflammatory processes, changes in mucous membrane, warts, bleeding lesion with determining their localization and other). This kind of diagnostic classified into invasive diagnostics due to complexity of the procedure. Because of exposure to these procedures essential is the medical expertise of nurse who participates in the preparation, their performance, in all proceedings after the procedure as well as the physical and mental preparation of the patient. To bring closer the nursing interventions for diagnostic endoscopic examination, first need to explain the procedure itself, and then all nursing responsibilities, both in preparation and during execution of the procedure, as well as dismantling and sending material for further testing, and assistance and clearing away the patient.
Historical overview of development of intensive care medicine and critical care
Authors: Dragošev Gordana
Published: May 2024

Beginings of intensive medicine in the world are recorded in the 50s of the 20th century and the beginnings of citical care are associated with the name of the Nurse Florence Nightingale, who took care about injured soldiers by night during the Crimean War (1853-1856). Her greatest contribution to the development of critical care was recognition of the fact that lifethreatened patients should have more care and be more carefully monitored than others and be placed in beds that are under the constant supervision of Nurses. Intensive medicine has evaluated over the years and for sure can be said that any other field of medicine didn't have such big expansion in developing the structure, processes and outcomes of care and treatment. Less inavasive diagnostic and therapeutic methods, humane approach to psycho-social needs of patients, the higher level of education of doctors and Nurses, better national and international cooperation of doctors and Nurses of critical care are just some of the many changes in the development of intensive medicine.
Appearance of lymphedema in female patients with breast cancer
Authors: Mirković Stojanka , Vuković-Kostić Živana , Dobrovoljski Daniela
Published: May 2024

Lymph edema is a chronic debilitating complication of mastectomy, which affects extremities function and life quality of patients with breast cancer. In about 60% of patients who are exposing to axillaries lymph nodes dissection and radiotherapy of axillaries region, eventually develop the lymph edema. The problem of lymph edema as a result of a mastectomy is a very serious and frequent. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and should take better account of the complications that occur as a result of its treatment, and one of the most serious is lymph edema, which, if developed, has a negative impact on quality of life. The current situation in the Republic of Serbian as regards of this problem is not satisfactory. There are a sufficient number of guidelines which, if implemented would have started, leading to an improvement of the current situation and reduce the incidence of lymph edema.
Interprofessional education as a condition for success of the interprofessionaly team
Authors: Mikić Milena , Dondo Ivana
Published: May 2024

In the light of the development of medicine, in order to care and treatment of the population, emerged the need to form a multiprofessional teams that will work in a unique way in the direction of improving the health service users. One of the conditions for the work of the team is implementing interprofessional education both in the school system and in the system of work organization. Interprofessional concept of education is available in the literature, but is not recognized in practice. What is most important is to identify the reasons for this situation, and find a way how it could be overcome. All this has a unique the target creating interprofessional team.
Professional stress of nurses at clinical: Hospital institutions
Authors: Dondo Ivana , Mikić Milena
Published: May 2024

We are living in a fast, tense and very demanding time. This fact is certainly the reason why the term 'stress' has become everyday in our daily life. How this issue plays a part in our lives and we see the fact that there is a big media promotion of anti-stress programs. This notion of truth under a different name in science was mentioned in the time of Hippocrates. Stress at work/professional stress is experienced when demands of environment beyond capabilities of employees to manage or deal with them. It can affect anyone, in any sector, and in organization of any size. If we start from the assumption that life changes and stress changes, then we can conclude that life is a stress. Stress is our biological destiny as physical finality. You must learn to live well despite the stress.