Kult boga Atisa dokumentovan je na nekoliko lokacija u unutrašnjosti provincije Dalmacije, tačnije na području današnje Bosne i Hercegovine. Spomenik obrađen u ovom radu jedan je od do sada nepoznatih primjera. Ovo otkriće pronađeno je na području općine Nevesinje. Nažalost, okolnosti njegovog pronalaska nisu poznate, ali analiza sačuvanog reljefa i ikonografije sugeriše da je riječ o kultu Atisa. Spomenik je u velikoj mjeri oštećen i sadrži vrlo malo elemenata koji se mogu smatrati determinirajućim. Primarni determinirajući element odnosi se na položaj tijela, tačnije nogu, i oslanjanje na štap.

Pharmacists have been recognized as the most accessible healthcare professionals, and research has been carried out on expanded pharmacy services they could provide. Additional pharmacy services are a cost-effective way to prevent medication errors, reduce the number of drug-related problems, and prevent chronic disease progression. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate pharmacy service users’ views of expanded pharmacy services in Croatia. This study included 745 participants. Patients who have a healthcare professional in their family more frequently knew of the existence of e-health records and the option to share it with their pharmacists (134, 56.3% vs. 229, 45.2%, p = 0.005), while persons that have chronic illness more frequently visit the same pharmacy (176, 77.9% vs. 178, 34.3%, p < 0.001). Participants are confident that pharmacists can provide screening services and education on inhaler usage; however, only around 60% agreed that pharmacists can independently lead therapy adjustment, medication substitution, or monitor therapy based on test results. Our findings should be supported with projects evaluating the cost-effectiveness of such services as they would be accepted by a greater number of pharmacy service users if covered by the national health insurer.

In this article, we present the main features of the dynamic rapidly-exploring generalized bur tree (DRGBT) algorithm, a sampling-based planner for dynamic environments. We provide a detailed time analysis and appropriate scheduling to facilitate a real-time operation. To this end, an extensive analysis is conducted to identify the time-critical routines and their dependence on the number of obstacles. Furthermore, information about the distance to obstacles is used to compute a structure called dynamic expanded bubble of free configuration space, which is then utilized to establish sufficient conditions for a guaranteed safe motion of the robot while satisfying all kinematic constraints. An extensive comparative study is conducted to compare the proposed algorithm to competing state-of-the-art methods. Finally, an experimental study on a real robot is carried out covering a variety of scenarios including those with human presence. The results show the effectiveness and feasibility of real-time execution of the proposed motion planning algorithm within a typical sensor-based arrangement, using cheap hardware and sequential architecture, without the necessity for GPUs or heavy parallelization.

Speech and language delay in children is associated with increased difficulties with reading, writing, attention and socialization which also affects the child's entire organism. The aim of the research was to examine the oral hygiene habits in children with delayed speech development and children with typical development in the area of the Tuzla Canton and to determine deviations and differences between the groups. The sample consisted of 80 respondents from the area of the Tuzla Canton, children with slow speech development who came for regular treatments at the Center for Early Growth and Development and children who came for regular dental examinations. During the research, a survey was conducted onchildren' parents with delayed speech development, as well as parents of children with typical development who made up the control group. Age and gender information were used, but not information of identity. There is a difference between answers regarding the child' birth weight, maintaining the child's oral hygiene, the first dental examination, extraction of deciduous and permanent teeth, consumption of sweets, frequency of annual visits to the dentist. In a larger number of observed parameters, the working hypothesis was confirmed while the null hypothesis was rejected. In order to preserve the oral health of children it is necessary to work on the promotion and prevention of oral health as well as early detection of oral and dental diseases and to strengthen cooperation between dentists and experts dealing with the problems of children with developmental disabilities.

<p>Air bending is one of the most common methods of forming positions from&nbsp; sheet metal. It has found wide use due to the simplicity of the procedure and&nbsp; the possibility of bending any angle by controlling the movement of the&nbsp; upper tool (punch). With this procedure, it is possible to create very complex&nbsp; shapes that can have a large number of bends.&nbsp;<br />In order to form the developed form based on the given bent form, we must&nbsp; accurately determine the K-factor, which is the basic factor that defines the&nbsp; arrangement of the bent lines and the length of the piece in the developed&nbsp; form. There are many parameters that affect the K-factor, among others are&nbsp; the type and thickness of the material being bent. In this paper, it was analyzed whether, and to what extent, the choice of the bottom tool (V-die)&nbsp; affects the K-factor. In the experimental part, test pieces of the same width&nbsp; and length were bent on dies of different widths, and after required measurements and K-factor calculation, the magnitude of this influence was determined.</p>

Aim: The aim of the work is to examine the possibility of perception of dental aesthetics and satisfaction with one's own appearance in children of different ages. Materials and methods: In this research, 80 children, aged 3-16 years, participated, none of whom were orthodontic patients. The research consisted of an interview, in which the children were asked questions, and a drawing on the topic of what is a "beautiful and ugly" tooth for them. The questions were designed to reflect children's perception and attitude related to dental aesthetics, as well as satisfaction with their own appearance in the context of dental aesthetics. The drawings and answers were classified according to Piaget's classification of cognitive development, according to the age of the subjects. The questions for the parents were related to the parents' practice related to visits to the dentist and previous caries experience in children. Results: The results of the research showed that all respondents, regardless of gender and age, showed the ability to perceive and express their attitudes regarding the concepts of "beautiful" and "ugly" in the context of dental aesthetics, as well as to express their attitude, knowledge and satisfaction/dissatisfaction with one's own appearance. Conclusion: The research results suggest that the experience of beauty and the feelings associated with dental aesthetics are universal, independent of gender and age. Children have the ability to distinguish what they consider beautiful or ugly, regardless of age, and are able to clearly express attitudes related to satisfaction with their own appearance.

In their work, dentists, especially those in general dental practice, encounter patients of various ages and with different health conditions. Undoubtedly, the pediatric population is not excluded in this context, and special attention is paid to oncological patients in this population. Malignant diseases require a special approach in the field of dentistry, both through guidelines and preventive measures, as well as in cases where it is necessary to treat conditions or diseases resulting from oncology treatment or the disease itself. Oncological treatment consequences are also visible in the oral cavity, which becomes extremely sensitive during the course of treatment. Children, as oncological patients, can quickly transition from a relatively "healthy state" to a state characterized by significant changes in the oral cavity, which are conditions that are extremely difficult for children to endure. These changes manifest as complications such as oral mucositis, xerostomia, opportunistic infections, dental hypersensitivity, developmental disorders of the jaw structures, and GvHD. For complications during and after chemotherapy, the treatment is symptomatic, involving the implementation of a treatment protocol with clearly defined procedures for each complication, ranging from preventive brushing to the application of medication. Due to the increasing number of pediatric oncological patients, it is the dentist's task to understand the nature of malignant diseases, their basic characteristics, how to prevent the development of oral complications during and after oncological therapy, and how to treat any complications that may arise.

<p style="text-align: justify;">This paper examines the free oscillations of beams, which are essential&nbsp; for preventing resonance in constructions such as bridges, buildings, and&nbsp; other engineering structures. The objective of the study is to evaluate the&nbsp; accuracy of numerical methods by comparing their results with exact&nbsp; solutions for three support conditions: a simply supported beam, a&nbsp;<br />cantilever beam, and a beam fixed at both ends. Exact solutions were&nbsp; presented for all cases. Numerical results for the first three oscillation&nbsp; modes were obtained using ANSYS software and compared to the exact values.</p>

Introduction: Developmental anomalies and inflammations are common occurrences and are often associated with certain systemic conditions, such as diabetes, allergies, and anemia, as well as with harmful habits. The use of tobacco products and alcohol is frequently linked to changes on the tongue. Objective: This study aims to present the frequency of developmental anomalies and tongue inflammations in the student population of the fourth year at the Faculty of Dentistry in Sarajevo. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 50 participants, fourth-year students at the Faculty of Dentistry in Sarajevo. General anamnestic data were collected through a survey, including information on harmful habits such as cigarette smoking, hookah use, and alcohol consumption. A clinical examination of the oral cavity, focusing on the tongue, was performed for each participant, along with vitro-pression, vitro-adhesion tests, and native findings on Candida albicans. Results: The most common developmental anomaly was lingua plicata (4%). The most frequent tongue inflammation in our sample was lingua geographica (14%). Among the 6% of patients with developmental anomalies, 6% had a positive family history. Conclusion: A significant etiological factor is genetic predisposition. In our sample, among 6 participants with developmental anomalies, 6% had a positive family history. The most common etiological factors for the occurrence of developmental abnormalities and tongue inflammations were harmful habits such as cigarette smoking (20%) for over 5 years (14%) and hookah smoking (12%) for over 5 years.

After being presumed extinct, the blind mole rat was rediscovered in Vučedol, Croatia. Phylogenetic analyses using mitochondrial markers (cytochrome b and 16S rRNA) were conducted to classify the population. The results confirmed a distinct separation between the Lesser mole rats (Nannospalax leucodon clade) and Western mole rats (N. monticola clade). Within the N. monticola complex, six lineages were identified, which likely diverged during the Middle to Late Pleistocene. The Vučedol sample belongs to the montanosyrmiensis cytotype subclade, which was also found in Fruška Gora, Serbia. This subclade may represent a new species, showing K2P genetic distances of 4.3% to 5.7% from the "Pannonian Plain" subclade located on both banks of the Danube River. In two Pannonian localities, secondary contacts between populations of both subclades have been documented. One of them is the Kelebia –Subotička peščara population, where a unique subclade "Kelebia" was identified. Populations with montanoserbicus cytotype cluster within two distinct subclades, montanoserbicus A and montanoserbicus B, with K2P distances ranging from 4.6% to 5.3%, indicating potential species status for montanoserbicus A. In the most parsimonious network, montanoserbicus B exhibits a close relationship with the Pannonian Plain sublineage and a single sample from Bosnia and Herzegovina, showing K2P distances of 1.9% to 3.2%, suggesting that they may belong to the same species, N. monticola. Significant divergence between populations in Bosnia and Herzegovina highlights the need for further exploration of local variability and taxonomic status. Detailed analyses with additional markers from more localities are necessary before final species delimitation and taxonomic revision can occur. For now, Nannospalax monticola (Nehring, 1898) remains the sole valid name in the N. monticola complex.

Cryptocurrencies are new financial instruments that pose opportunities and challenges for modern finance. This paper synthesizes previous research using a literature review method and various academic databases. The results show that cryptocurrencies offer lower transaction costs, greater privacy, diversification benefits, and alternative financing solutions for institutional investors and individuals. However, they also face challenges such as regulatory uncertainty, criminal activity, environmental costs, prohibitions and restrictions on use, security and privacy concerns, and high volatility. The paper provides useful information for the academic and professional public who want to understand these new financial instruments. The research question is, “What are the opportunities and challenges of cryptocurrencies in modern finance?”

<p>Zeolite 13X is one of the best adsorbents among zeolites and one of the most commercially available zeolites.&nbsp; This paper investigates the influence of several process parameters on the properties of 13X zeolite, including crystallization temperature, crystallization duration and Si/Al molar ratio in the starting reaction mixture. The quality of the obtained powders was examined in detail through a series of analytical and instrumental methods, presented in the paper. Water and CO₂ adsorption capacities were determined as key quality parameters of 13X zeolite, and additional characterization was performed by determining material granulometry, specific surface area (BET analysis), crystallinity (X-ray diffraction method) as well and SEM analysis. The obtained results indicate a clear dependence between the examined process parameters of the system and the characteristics of the synthesized materials, thus enabling the selection of optimal conditions for the synthesis of 13X zeolite.</p>

Abstract Multiple studies have shown the importance of adequate nutrition for animals and humans and its effect on overall health. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of different nutritional regimes on the intestinal health of rats by evaluating different morphological and morphometric characteristics of small intestines, with the emphasis on the villus height:crypt depth ratio (V:C). For the experimental study, 24 clinically healthy adult Wistar rats were used. The rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: the control group (group A) was fed with conventional food, the second group (group B) with bakery products, and the third group (group C) with meat products. Samples of the duodenum and jejunum were collected for detailed morphological and morphometric analysis. A significant increase in the duodenal villi height was reported in group B (661.59 µm) and C (602.83 µm) compared to the control group (475.34 µm). The crypt depth values in the jejunum were significantly higher in group B (191.41µm) and C (246.23 µm) compared with the control (145.14 µm). The jejunal V:C ratio was significantly lower in groups B and C. The study showed significant morphological changes in the intestinal parameters in rats fed predominantly with meat and bakery products. These findings could be applicable in both veterinary and human medicine, underlining the significance of consumed food on gut health.

For efficient production planning, it is necessary to know the power consumption of a particular woodworking operation in advance. In the past, many power measurement tests have been carried out based on a large number of different combinations of technological parameters. However, in this paper, the effects of technological parameters and wood properties on the power magnitude of peripheral milling are analysed using experimental design methods, where the effects of the different factors can be tested with a much smaller number of combinations. Therefore, a central composite experimental design was used to plan the experiments. Three different tree species with different densities were milled with three different numbers of cutting knives and three depths of cut at constant feeding speed and rotational velocity. For each milling combination, the power was measured continuously and then the average power was calculated. Based on the measurements, a suitable model was determined that allowed the magnitude of the cutting power to be determined for each combination of technological parameters and wood species tested. The model proved to be suitable, as the deviations between the measured and modelled power values are minimal.

In this paper, we analyze examples of research institutes that stand out in scientific excellence and social impact. We define key practices for evaluating research results, economic conditions, and the selection of specific research topics. Special focus is placed on small countries and the field of artificial intelligence. The aim is to identify components that enable institutes to achieve a high level of innovation, self-sustainability, and social benefits.