Printed textile materials are often exposed to certain external impacts. One of the most common impact, these materials are subjected to, is thermal load. This effect causes certain changes in textile fibers as well as changes of ink colour reproduction printed on these materials. In this paper is presented an investigation of the series of thermal loads effects on print quality parameters of digitally produced impressions on textile substrates. The research includes basic print quality attributes: colour reproduction, macro non-uniformity and quality of line reproduction. Investigation results indicate that by increasing number of thermal loads, bigger changes in colour reproduction occur. Also, the influence of the series of thermal loads on mottle and line reproduction variations is confirmed, as well as the influence of printing substrate characteristics on print quality.

Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a rare chronic granulomatous vasculitis of large vessels. Initial symptoms and signs are usually non-specific, therefore a high index of suspicion is needed to make a timely and correct diagnosis.

UDK: 582.475:582.728.4(497.6)            630*44:582.475(497.6) In terms of the health status, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, European silver fir (Abies alba) is currently most threatened by the white mistletoe (Viscum album ssp. abietis). Along with drought and pollution, white mistletoe infestation plays an important role in silver fir decline. The aim of this research was to determine the intensity of infestation of European silver fir trees by the white mistletoe. In order to realize the defined aim, two compartments were chosen in the area of Forest Management Association of Zenica-Doboj Canton and Forestry Office “Olovo” where the analysis of the presence of mistletoe was conducted. In total, 451 fir trees were examined and an assessment of the intensity of infested trees was carried out by implementation of Hawksworth Index of Infestation. According to the results conducted by the research, it was determined that the intensity of infestation of European fir stands differed according to the thirds of crown of the tree. Significant differences were also found in the severity of mistletoe intensity on trees of host trees within the diameter classes. A large number of mistletoe shrubs further deplete the host tree, making it more susceptible to secondary attacks by harmful insects and pathogens.

UDK 582.475:502.131.1(497.6) Adoption and implementation of sustainable biodiversity conservation policy is essential for sustaining natural resources. But development of effective strategies to achieve them is problematic. This is often the case due to the limited knowledge about the impact of biodiversity conservation policies on livelihood of local people. This study uses dichotomous choice format to assess cost and willingness to engage in the conservation of an endemic species – Picea omorica (Pančić) Purk.in Bosnia Herzegovina. The empirical data was generated from sites in the vicinity of Srebrenica, north east Bosnia and Herzegovina. The data was analyzed with the aid of the logit regression model. The study showed that the respondents’ mean willingness to pay per year to conserve the pine was 1.4 percent of their income from non-timber forest products. The decision to conserve Picea omorica was influenced by factors such as cost associated with conservation, income from non-timber forest products, the distance of the respondent’s residence to the site location, education and occupation.

Abstract Fostering of civil society is vital in multiethnic, multicultural, multi-religious and post-conflict societies such as that of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Therefore, this paper examines the role of Muslim women's non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in fostering of civil society in Bosnia-Herzegovina. In this regard, this paper puts in the perspective present role of Muslim women's NGOs by providing the theoretical background and a survey of NGOs in Bosnia-Herzegovina. In order to determine the role and function of Muslim women's NGOs, the author examines main criteria of civil society functions such as control of political power, monitoring of political participation and elections, promoting of anti-corruption awareness, advocating values of human rights, tolerance and understanding, offering civic training, promoting civic education and public issues through media, and promoting conflict resolution and interfaith dialogue. By analyzing civil society functions, this paper answers a question of Muslim women's NGOs involvement in socio-political aspects of a democratic state and fostering of civil society in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The author uses ethnographic methodology, written sources and interviews in analyzing two leading Muslim Women's NGOs such as Nahla Education Center for Women and Kewser-Zehra Association of Muslim Women. The results of this paper indicate that although Muslim women's NGOs in theory do not emphasize on several civil society actors, especially those of political and legal nature, they are significantly involved throughout their various activities in socio-political aspects of the democratic state and as such they have contributed significantly toward fostering of civil society in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

ABSTRACT The study is designed to evaluate the influence of remifentanil/propofol anesthesia on ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) occurrence and respiratory support (RS) time after major cardiac surgery. Material and methods: In retrospective-prospective study we investigated the respiratory support time and VAP occurrence in group of 47 patients with remifentanil/propofol and 35 patients with fentanil/midazolam anesthesia after major cardiac surgery in period June 2009–December 2011. Groups are divided in subgroups depending of who underwent cardiac surgery with or without cardiopulmonary by pass (CPB). Results: The time of respiratory support (RS) was the shortest in remifentanil group without CPB (R/Off 63min ± 44.3 vs R/On 94min ± 49.2 p=0,22), but was longer in fentanil group (F/Off 142 min ± 102.2 vs F/On 212 min ± 102.2 p=0.0014). The duration of RS of ON pump remifentanil group was shorter than in ON pump fentanil group (R/On 94 min vs F/On 212 min p=0.0011). The time of RS of OFF pump remifentanil group was lower than in Off pump entangle group (R/Off 63min ± 44,3 vs F/Off 142min ± 102.2 p=0,021) with statistically significance. Ventilator–associated pneumonia was detected in 7 patients (8.5 %). Six patients (17.1%) were from entangle group and one patient (2.1%) from remifentanil group. The most common isolates were Pseudomonas aeruginosa in all patients and both Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumonia in one patient. Conclusion: The remifentanil anesthesia regimen in cardiac surgery decreases length of respiratory support duration and can prevent development of VAP. The role of remifentanil anesthesia in preventing VAP, as one of the most important risk factor of in-hospital mortality after cardiac surgery is still incompletely understood and should be investigated further.

UDK 613.164:711.4]:630*27(497.6 Sarajevo) Noise represents any unwanted, too loud, unpleasant or unexpected sound which negatively affects physical and/or mental health of people. Noise impedes human activities, causes indisposition, irritability, unrest, mental health and behaviour issues, fatigue and sleep deprivation, and even aggressive behaviour with noise volumes above 80 dB. In urban areas, i.e. all the places man lives and works in, the noise people are exposed to daily is called environmental, communal or general noise. Communal noise is a major problem of the closer human environment, especially in urban areas. One reliable means of protection against communal noise is an array of different green plantations. They absorb sound waves and thus lower the level of noise. The larger the density and depth of the plantations, the higher the level of noise protection, and the effectiveness also depends on the character of the plantations (composition, layout of different plants, construction, density, the presence of undergrowth and the shrub layer, height, etc.). In relation to the abovementioned, measuring communal noise in two distinctive locations in Sarajevo was conducted within this paper. The main objective of these measurings is to ascertain, in relation to allowable values (Law on noise protection in Sarajevo Canton), whether and to which degree communal noise exceeds the legally prescribed levels. Apart from that, the framework of this paper strives to ascertain the level to which city greenery affects lowering noise levels. The results show that the measured noise levels in both localities exceed the allowable values regulated by law to a great extent. It is also ascertained that city greenery lowers the noise level by approximately 8%,thus the paper presents recommendations on the method of erecting city greenery for purposes of noise protection.