The paper lists the major projects of international financial organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) after signing the Dayton Peace Agreement to explore the role of international financial organizations in post-Dayton BiH. It discusses the specific contribution and the role of these organizations in functioning of BiH, including financial assistance, credit means, various funds and projects, which have been supposed to lead to the stable functioning of BiH after the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement. The paper explains the role and attentiveness of the Monetary Board in BiH with a focus on its impact on implementation of the international projects. The research question is: “From which sources did the largest funds in BiH come in the period from 1996 to 2020 and how were they related to GDP?”. The paper is based on publicly available data from international financial institutions and the Ministry of Civil Affairs of BiH. The results show that about 71.45 billion dollars entered BiH from international financial institutions through donations, grants, loans, and other various types of assistance. But the funded projects did not have the same priorities every year and in every area. In addition, international funds were used to finance numerous projects aimed at economic recovery and economic development. In the last few years, there

Background: HIV-positive patients may present lung infections differently, which may hinder differential diagnoses and the choice of treatment in the course of COVID-19, especially in countries with limited access to high standard healthcare. Here we aim to investigate the association between radiological changes and poor COVID-19 outcomes among HIV-positive patients from Central and Eastern Europe. Methods: Since November 2020, the Euroguidelines in Central and Eastern Europe Network Group started collecting observational data on HIV and COVID-19 co-infections. In total, 16 countries from Central and Eastern European submitted data (eCRF) on 557 HIV-positive patients. The current analyses included patients who had a radiological examination performed. Logistic regression models were used to identify the factors associated with death, ICU admission, and partial recovery (poor COVID-19 outcomes). Factors that were significant in the univariate models (p<0.1) were included in multivariate model. Results: Radiological data were available for 224 (40.2%) patients, 108 (48.2%) had computed tomography, and 116 (51.8%) had a chest X-ray. Of these, 211 (94.2%) were diagnosed using RT-PCR tests, 212 (94.6%) were symptomatic, 123 (55.6%) were hospitalized, 37 (16.6%) required oxygen therapy, and 28 (13.1%) either died, were admitted to ICU, or only partially recovered. From the radiologist’s description, 138 (61.6%) patients had typical radiological changes, 18 (8.0%) atypical changes, and 68 (30.4%) no changes. In the univariate models, CD4 count (OR=0.86 [95% CI: 0.76–0.98]), having a comorbidity (2.33 [1.43–3.80]), HCV and/or HBV co-infection (3.17 [1.32–7.60]), being currently employed (0.31 [0.13–0.70]), being on antiretroviral therapy (0.22 [0.08–0.63]), and having typical (3.90 [1.12–13.65]) or atypical (10.8 [2.23–52.5]) radiological changes were all significantly associated with poor COVID-19 outcomes. In the multivariate model, being on antiretroviral therapy (OR=0.20 [95% CI:0.05–0.80]) decreased the odds of poor COVID-19 outcomes;while having a comorbidity (2.12 [1.20–3.72]), or either typical (4.23 [1.05–17.0]) or atypical (6.39 [1.03–39.7]) radiological changes (vs no changes) increased the odds of poor COVID-19 outcomes. Conclusions: Among HIV patients diagnosed with symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection, the presence of either typical or atypical radiological COVID-19 changes independently predicted poorer outcomes.

Uvod: Ranije se smatralo da prestanak moždane funkcije nastaje zbog gubitka respiratorne i cirkulacijske funkcije i uistinu gubitak moždane aktivnosti se smatrao ključnom komponentom smrti. Razvojem aparata za održavanje u životu kao što su respiratori i aparati za potporu cirkulaciji, definicija smrti i moždane smrti se počela modifikovati. Korištenjem različitih dijagnostičkih metoda i upotrebom dodatnih testova, došlo je do novih saznanja i do povećanog interesovanja u dijagnostici moždane smrti radi predviđanja ishoda bolesti ili eventualne transplantacije organa kod osoba sa utvrđenom moždanom smrti. Cilj: Utvrditi značaj kompjuterizirane tomografije (CT) kod potvrđivanja moždane smrti. Prikazati ulogu BA radioloških tehnologija u dijagnostici moždane smrti CT-om. Metode: Sistematska pretraga literature preko internet pretraživača PubMed. Uključeni su članci u kojima je pisano o moždanoj smrti, dokazivanju moždane smrti, te primjeni dijagnostičke CT-a, u periodu između januara 1996. i juna 2022. godine Rezultati: Pronađeno je 10 naučnih članaka koji su razmatrali moždanu smrt, dijagnostičke metode kod dokazivanja moždane smrti te primjenu i prednosti pojedinih metoda u dokazivanju moždane smrti. Zaključci: CT je metoda koja se koristi za potvrđivanje moždane smrti jer pokazuje izostanak opacifikacije kortikalnog segmenta srednje cerebralne arterije u obje hemisfere te odsustvo pojačanja unutrašnjiih vena koji se ujedno smatraju i najboljim CT kriterijem kod moždane smrti.

With the advent of novel 2D materials and their rich optical and electronic properties, nonlinear interactions in these systems are receiving great attention due to the scalability potential and production of nanoscale nonlinear devices for applications in frequency conversion devices, advanced laser systems and quantum technologies research and applications.

Canon law - in this case: the Rules (CANONES) of the Orthodox church - mandates that a priest who castrates himself must be defrocked (deprived of ecclesiastical status). This provision appears in the oldest source of canon law, the Apostolic canons (4th century CE), to be repeated in the first canon of the First Council of Nicaea as well as in numerous subsequent codices. In the only instance of autocastration by a priest in the modern era in Serbia (in 1861) that we know of, the provision was not fully implemented. Instead, the autocastrated priest was barred from performing religious services and from wearing epitrachelion (stole, worn around neck when performing rites, without which rites have no effect whatsoever). In time, this interdiction was gradually reduced, until it applied only to leading the liturgy (but not to assisting in it). After that, he was allowed to wear the stole and perform all other religious services, such as prayers, weddings, christenings and funerals. The priest in question was also a monk (hieromonk), but his monastic status, rights and obligations were unaffected by his act of autocastration. Moreover, at one point (in 1868) he was appointed the head of his monastery, to act in the Metropolitan's name. The monastery (Jošanica) was undergoing a deep crisis throughout 1860's: its property was in ruins, while individual monks were prosecuted for various crimes, ranging from homosexuality to attempted murder. At various times, the monastery was unable to service its parish because it lacked priests (hieromonks). It was precisely this shortage of priests that persuaded the church authorities (i.e. the Metropolitan as the head of the then Serbian Orthodox Church) not to defrock the autocastrated priest, notwithstanding the canons. As the Metropolitan himself explained, this was done "out of necessity", in keeping with the Serbian proverb "necessity changes the law".

Eduard von Keyserling wird schon von seinen Zeitgenossen, aber auch während der späteren Rezeption als Autor aufgefasst, dessen Werke thematisch um den kulturellen Verfall seines eigenen Milieus, des deutsch-baltischen Adels, kreisen. Der schwerkranke und blinde Keyserling erscheint dabei selbst als letzte Sprosse seiner Familienlinie. Der deutsch-baltische Adel erweist sich als eine Gesellschaft, die wegen der jahrhundertealten, fast unveränderten Lebensweise beim Aufbruch der Moderne ihrem Untergang entgegenläuft. Die Verfallsstimmung lässt sich dabei durch verschiedene Anzeichen bemerken. Das familiäre und gesellschaftliche Leben dieser Menschen wird von einer Ordnung geprägt, deren Beschützer und Befürworter die alten Schlossherrschaften sind. Diese psychisch immer noch starken Menschen verlieren jedoch an Lebenskraft und blicken oft als Schwerkranke dem bevorstehenden Tod entgegen. Die Pflege der Tradition soll daher an die jüngere Generation vermittelt werden, die jedoch dieser Aufgabe nicht gewachsen ist. Die Jugend hat ebenfalls mit verschiedenen psychischen oder physischen Krankheiten zu kämpfen. Überempfindlichkeit, Reizhunger oder Neurose treiben diese jungen Menschen aus der zwar geborgenen, aber betrübenden familiären Umgebung oder schließen sie noch fester innerhalb der Schlossmauern ein, sodass jegliche äußeren Einflüsse als Bedrohung erscheinen. Beide Fälle sind dabei durch die Verneinung der Wirklichkeit zum Scheitern verurteilt. Als misslungen erweisen sich ebenfalls die häufigen Bestrebungen, über die eigene Sensibilität und Kränklichkeit durch den Genuss des häuslichen Komforts hinwegzutäuschen. Keyserling schildert eine Gesellschaft, die den eigenen Verfall mit einem Schleier des ästhetisch Schönen zu bedecken versucht, dabei jedoch von der Realität immer wieder eingeholt wird.

The paper presents the results of a comparison of brown rendzina and colluvial sinkhole at approximately the same altitudes and the same land use. The sites were located in the Kalati area within the National Park „Una“. More precisely, the places referred to the top of the sinkhole (brown rendzina top) and the bottom of the sinkhole (colluvial soil bottom). The main objective of the research, in addition to the physical and chemical parameters of soil quality, was to determine the distribution of the total content of cadmium (Cd), nickel (Ni) and arsenic (As). The total content of these elements werw observed in composite samples at two depths of 0 – 10 and 0 – 20 cm and horizons profile. Their total content was measured by atomic adsorption spectrometry – AAS. The results were statistically analyzed using Kruskal Walisovog test at the significance level of p ≤ 0.05 using correlation coefficient χ. The results showed a single legality of the distribution of Cd, Ni and As in samples of soil profile, while the average soil samples showed unique legality of the distribution of observed elements.

Certain research on the development of motor skills of children with hearing impairment shows that their abilities are not age-appropriate, although they have the same basis for development as hearing children. Education of children with hearing impairments is predominantly focused on hearing and speech rehabilitation, while activities related to music and sports are mostly neglected. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of musical-rhythmic stimulation on the development of selected motor skills of children with hearing impairment aged six to fifteen. For this purpose, a special music and dance program of workshops for 26 children with hearing impairments (12 boys and 14 girls) was created for the period of four and a half months. At the beginning of the program implementation, the initial measurement of body coordination and speed of movement was performed, and the final measurement through five standardized tests at the end. The paired samples t-test was used to analyze the effects of applied musical-rhythmic and dance stimulations. The results of the research indicated certain statistically significant differences in the ability to coordinate the body and speed of movement, i.e. that the program of music and dance workshops has a positive effect on the development of selected motor skills in children with hearing impairment.

Određena istraživanja o razvoju motoričkih sposobnosti djece s oštećenjem sluha pokazuju da njihove sposobnosti nisu u skladu s dobi iako imaju iste osnove za razvoj kao i čujuća djeca. Edukacija djece s oštećenjem sluha dominantno je usmjerena na rehabilitaciju sluha i govora, a aktivnosti vezane za glazbu i sport uglavnom su zanemarene. Cilj ovog istraživanja bio je ispitati učinke glazbeno-ritmičkih stimulacija na razvoj odabranih motoričkih sposobnosti djece s oštećenjem sluha u dobi od šest do petnaest godina. Zbog toga je kreiran poseban glazbeno-plesni program radionica za 26 djece s oštećenjem sluha (12 dječaka i 14 djevojčica) u trajanju od četiri i pol mjeseca. Na početku realizacije programa provedeno je inicijalno mjerenje koordinacije tijela i brzine pokreta te po završetku finalno mjerenje kroz pet standardiziranih testova. Za analizu efekata primijenjenih glazbeno-ritmičkih i plesnih stimulacija korišten je t-test za završne uzorke (paired samples test). Rezultati su istraživanja ukazali na određene statistički značajne razlike u sposobnostima koordinacije tijela i brzine pokreta, odnosno da program glazbeno-plesnih radionica ima pozitivan učinak na razvoj odabranih motoričkih sposobnosti kod djece s oštećenjem sluha.