Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare but life-threatening disorder characterized by obstruction of the hepatic venous outflow. Treatment depends on underlying cause, extent of the obstruction and functional capacity of the liver. When all other therapy options are unsuccessful, liver transplant should be considered. Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a frequent event in patients with cirrhosis which can be treated with anticoagulants, but there are limited data regarding safety and efficacy of this approach.

The primary goal of this research was to ascertain which risk factors could serve as the most precise predictors of violent behaviour among elementary and high-school students. The research was conducted on a sample of 1209 students, between thirteen and seventeen years old, in five cantons of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The risk factors assessment was done by means of SAVRY (Structured Assessment of Violence Risk in Youth), a tool used for gauging the levels of risk factors. With the help of the SPSS 12.0 Statistical Procedures Companion, the collected data was processed by employing regression analysis. The results indicate that the onset of violent behaviour, academic success, inability to concentrate, alcohol abuse, history of domestic violence, as well as parental separation, are the main predictors of violent behaviour  among  the aforementioned category of students. These results form a solid foundation for future planning of treatments and activities with a goal to prevent such behaviour.

Introduction: In this paper author discussed about preparing and submitting manuscripts - scientific, research, professional papers, reviews and case reports. Author described it from the Editor’s perspective, and specially talked about ethical aspects of authorship, conflict of interest, copyright, plagiarism and duplicate publication from the point of view of his experiences as Editor-in-Chief of several biomedical journals and Chief of Task Force of European Federation of Medical Informatics journals and member of Task Force of European Cardiology Society journals. The scientific process relies on trust and credibility. The scientific community demands high ethical standards to conduct biomedical research and to publish scientific contents. During the last decade, disclosure of conflicts of interest (COI ), (also called competing loyalties, competing interests or dual commitments), has been considered as a key element to guarantee the credibility of the scientific process. Biases in design, analysis and interpretation of studies may arise when authors or sponsors have vested interests. Therefore, COI should be made clear to the readers to facilitate their own judgment and interpretation of their relevance and potential implications. Results and Discussion: Authors are responsible to fully disclose potential COI . In October 2009 the ICMJE proposed an electronic “uniform” format for COI disclosure. Four main areas were addressed: authors´ associations with entities that supported the submitted manuscript (indefinite time frame), associations with commercial entities with potential interest in the general area of the manuscript (time frame 36 months), financial association of their spouse and children and, finally, non-financial associations potentially relevant to the submitted manuscript. Consumers of medical scholarship expect a reliable system of disclosure in which journals and authors make disclosures appropriately and consistently. There is a stigma surrounding the reporting of COI that should be progressively overcome. Further actions are required to increase awareness of the importance of COI disclosure and to promote policies aimed to enhance transparency in biomedical research. In this article author discuss about important ethical dilemmas in preparing, writing and publishing of scientific manuscripts in biomedical journals.

In Tallinn (Estonia) from 08-10 of June 2012 was held scientific conference “Editing in the digital world”. As part of this scientific event was organized celebration of the thirtieth EASE anniversary and meetings of the General Assembly and EASE Council. At the session of the General Assembly of EASE were appointed new members of the Council for the period 2012-2015 in which I was also appointed for that period. (Figure ​(Figure11). Figure 1 Welcoming speach in Town hall, Tallinn, 08.06. 2012. The scientific part of the conference was held in the conference halls of Tallinn University of Technology from 07 to 11 June in a form of plenary lectures for all participants, workshops on specific scientific content and work sessions on specific thematic content. Plenary sessions were held by: Professor Yuri Engelbrcht, vice-president of the Estonian Academy of Sciences (National Journals in an international context), Deborah Kahn (Open access and digital models), Alan J. Cann (Social Media Tools and Academic Publishing) and Linus Svensson (The editorial office). (Figure ​(Figure22). Figure 2 From the session of EASE Conference in Tallinn, Estonia, 08-10. 2012. Working part had eight separate thematic sessions: a) From National to International: Benefits of the digital era for regional journals (3 presentations); b) Data Publishing (3 presentations): c) Science translation, editing and reliability (4 presentations); d) Improving peer review management reporting: creating powerful internal reports and meaningful editorial board presentation (1 Presentation of forum type with 3 integrated presentations); f) Local assistance of scientists and institutes by journal editors (6 presentations); g) Publication bias (3 presentations) and h) Bibliometrics (3 presentations). A special session was a poster session where I presented two posters: “The European Federation of Medical Informatics: History and Journal Review” and “Conflict of Interest Polices and Disclosure Requirements among European Society of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Journals”. Both posters are presented as results of two projects that are led by a) From National to International: Benefits of the digital era for regional journals (3 presentations); b) Data Publishing (3 presentations): c) Science translation, editing and reliability (4 presentations); d) Improving peer review management reporting: creating powerful internal reports and meaningful editorial board presentation (1 Presentation of forum type with 3 integrated presentations); f) Local assistance of scientists and institutes by journal editors (6 presentations); g) Publication bias (3 presentations) and h) Bibliometrics (3 presentations). A special session was a poster session where I presented two posters: “The European Federation of Medical Informatics: History and Journal Review” and “Conflict of Interest Polices and Disclosure Requirements among European Society of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Journals”. Both posters are presented as results of two projects that are led by the editors of EFMI and ESC scientific association that have their own Task Force (EFMI - 11 editors and 44 editors of the ESC, the first lead by me and second by professor Fernando Alfonso from Spain). (Figure ​(Figure33). Figure 3 Poster “The European Federation of Medical Informatics: History and Journal Review Workshops were devoted to educational topics on how to prepare, write, publish papers in scientific journals (Writing a scientific paper and getting published; readability: 10 Strategies for improving flow in translated or non-English speakers, text, Effective Computer-aided translation software: MemoQ, How to be successful editor; bels examination), which attracted the attention of a substantial number of those that are not very skilled in this scientific work, but also those who already have a good experience. Besides the working part, some scientific associations presented their activities, e.g. International Association of Veterinary Editors, which had its own separate workshop and a special presentation of the European Federation of Medical Informatics Journals and European Society of Cardiology journals, which I have presented on a separate exibition booth. (Figure ​(Figure44). Figure 4 Council meeting of EASE in Tallinn, 10. 06. 2012. The first session of 7 newly elected members of the Council passed is in good working atmosphere - with analysis of past activities of members in the last session and creation of new division of responsibilities to members with a lot of suggestions and proposals to improve the work of EASE and promote strategies and activities of this important association in the future. Determined are the activities carriers for certain thematic task that will coordinate the activities of EASE in the individual EASE member countries. (Figure ​(Figure55). Figure 5 Dinner of members of EASE Council in Tallinn, 10.06.2012. The social part of the program has left a special impression on the participants of the congress in Tallinn, a city of exceptional historical past, with such beauty and the rich traditional legacy of all those who have during the last centuries conquered and left something of their own, which remained were not destroyed. That made this city so impressive that UNESCO has declared it as their heritage. Most impressive was the reception in the old town hall in which was tailored the fate of the city and its inhabitants in recent centuries. There was a ceremony and celebration held on the thirtieth anniversary of EASE that for all members of this association and to those who participated in this scientific conference will remain in everlasting memory. Cake, prepared in honor of the 30th anniversary, beside the current president, Joan Marsh, was cut by some former presidents of this association.