HOW PSYCHOLOGISTS EXPERIENCE AND PERCEIVE EMDR?

This qualitative, phenomenological study describes the perceptions and experiences of psychologists from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Turkey regarding an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) psychotherapy. In order to understand how psychologists perceive this treatment method, 20 psychologists from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Turkey were recruited through an online survey. The participants were asked to describe their perception and experience of EMDR. Qualitative analysis of the responses revealed five common themes, which described the phenomenon. These themes included: positive personal or anecdotal experiences with EMDR, perception that EMDR is primarily used for trauma, EMDR is used as an adjunct therapy, obstacles to EMDR training/certification, and limited knowledge and information about EMDR among psychologists and the general population. Findings from this study may provide a foundation for future research that may help in better understanding of psychologist perception and experience with the EMDR approach and especially about differences and similarities between psychologists in different countries such as Bosnia and Herzegovina and Turkey. Besides this, it can also help to gain an understanding of the variables involved in psychologists choosing to pursue training in different treatment modalities

Neutral-current neutrino-nucleus cross sections based on relativistic nuclear energy density functional

Background: Inelastic neutrino-nucleus scattering through the weak neutral-current plays important role in stellar environment where transport of neutrinos determine the rate of cooling. Since there are no direct experimental data on neutral-current neutrino-nucleus cross sections available, only the modeling of these reactions provides the relevant input for supernova simulations. Purpose: To establish fully self-consistent framework for neutral-current neutrino-nucleus reactions based on relativistic nuclear energy density functional. Methods: Neutrino-nucleus cross sections are calculated using weak Hamiltonian and nuclear properties of initial and excited states are obtained with relativistic Hartree-Bogoliubov model and relativistic quasiparticle random phase approximation that is extended to include pion contributions for unnatural parity transitions. Results: Inelastic neutral-current neutrino-nucleus cross sections for 12C, 16O, 56Fe, 56Ni, and even isotopes {92-100}Mo as well as respective cross sections averaged over distribution of supernova neutrinos. Conclusions: The present study provides insight into neutrino-nucleus scattering cross sections in the neutral channel, their theoretical uncertainty in view of recently developed microscopic models, and paves the way for systematic self-consistent large-scale calculations involving open-shell target nuclei.Comment: 25 pages, 9 figures, 2 tables, submitted to Physical Review

Integracija suvremenih geodetsko-hidrografskih mjernih metoda u krškim područjima Republike Hrvatske

Suvremena geodetsko-hidrografska mjerenja i na njima utemeljena znanstvena istraživanja na krškom području Nacionalnog parka Plitvička jezera, započela su s realizacijom projekta pod pokroviteljstvom UNESCO-a 2000. godine. Istraživanja su nastavljena kroz europski interdisciplinarni projekt CERGOP2/Environment 2003-2007 te nadalje uz potporu znanstvenog vijeća NP Plitvička jezera. Na Prošćanskom jezeru i jezeru Kozjak ponavljana su snimanja dna pomoću ultrazvučnog dubinomjera čiji se senzori pozicioniraju integracijom sa satelitskim sustavom. U ovom se radu prikazuju primjene najsuvremenijih satelitskih i akustičkih hidrografskih mjerenja potrebnih za izradbu digitalnoga trodimenzionalnog modela dna jezera Kozjak i Prošćanskog jezera, kao praćenje dinamike taloženja sedrenih naslaga kroz duže vremensko razdoblje. Obrada izmjerenih podataka izvedena je primjenom suvremenih geostatističkih metoda. Ta će geodetska istraživanja kroz vremenski niz ponavljanih opažanja i analize rezultata pridonijeti praćenju i sprječavanju procesa eutrofikacije Plitvičkih jezera te biti temelj za istraživanja drugim znanstvenim disciplinama

Identification of intellectually gifted high school students in Sarajevo Canton

U radu je opisan proces identifikacije intelektualno nadarenih učenika srednjih škola Kantona Sarajevo. Identifikacija je provedena s ciljem odabira grupe učenika za koju se opravdano može tvrditi da će imati značajnu psihološku dobit od sudjelovanja u Zimskoj školi za nadarene. Proces identifikacije je osmišljen u skladu sa suvremenim teorijama nadarenosti i specifičnostima programa rada s nadarenim. Identifikacija je provedena u tri faze: nominiranje učenika i dvije faze selekcije. Selekcija je učenika izvršena na osnovi postignuća na Ravenovim matricama za napredne, Mill Hill ljestvici rječnika, Problemnom testu i Toransovom testu kreativnog mišljenja. S obzirom na to da u Bosni i Hercegovini ne postoje norme za navedene instrumente, u selekciji učenika nije se mogao koristiti uobičajeni statistički kriterij, prema kojem nadareni spadaju u određen postotak najboljih u populaciji. Stoga je formiran komparativni uzorak učenika, a rezultati dobiveni na ovoj grupi poslužili su za usporedbu s rezultatima nominiranih, odnosno selekcioniranih učenika. Rezultati ukazuju da su selekcionirani učenici iznad prosječnih sposobnosti u razumijevanju kompleksnih situacija, pronalaženju značenja u događajima te smislenog percipiranja i mišljenja, dosjećanja značenja poznatih rječi i sposobnosti verbalnog komuniciranja, te sposobnost uočavanja i rješavanja problema te kreativnog mišljenja. Opisanim su postupkom identificirani nadareni učenici srednjih škola Kantona Sarajevo, i opravdano je očekivati da će ovi učenici moći odgovoriti visokim kognitivnim zahtijevima planiranog programa rada.This article describes the process of identification of intellectually gifted students in Sarajevo Canton. The goal of the identification was to select those students who could benefit from a significant improvement in psychological welfare by participating in the “Winter school for gifted students”. The identification was designed according to contemporary theories of giftedness and according to the specific nature of the program. Identification took place in three phases: nomination by a teacher and two phases of selection. The instruments used in selection were the Raven Advanced Progressive Matrices (APM), Mill Hill Vocabulary Scale (MHV), the Problem test (PT) and the Torrance test of creative thinking, verbal form (TTK). The results of nominated students were compared with the results of students from a comparative sample. Results indicated that selected students possessed higher general ability, and higher ability in problem solving and creative thinking. Gifted students were selected by the procedure described. It is reasonable to expect that these students will satisfy the high cognitive requirements of the program planned for gifted students

Identification of intellectually gifted high school students in Sarajevo Canton

U radu je opisan proces identifikacije intelektualno nadarenih učenika srednjih škola Kantona Sarajevo. Identifikacija je provedena s ciljem odabira grupe učenika za koju se opravdano može tvrditi da će imati značajnu psihološku dobit od sudjelovanja u Zimskoj školi za nadarene. Proces identifikacije je osmišljen u skladu sa suvremenim teorijama nadarenosti i specifičnostima programa rada s nadarenim. Identifikacija je provedena u tri faze: nominiranje učenika i dvije faze selekcije. Selekcija je učenika izvršena na osnovi postignuća na Ravenovim matricama za napredne, Mill Hill ljestvici rječnika, Problemnom testu i Toransovom testu kreativnog mišljenja. S obzirom na to da u Bosni i Hercegovini ne postoje norme za navedene instrumente, u selekciji učenika nije se mogao koristiti uobičajeni statistički kriterij, prema kojem nadareni spadaju u određen postotak najboljih u populaciji. Stoga je formiran komparativni uzorak učenika, a rezultati dobiveni na ovoj grupi poslužili su za usporedbu s rezultatima nominiranih, odnosno selekcioniranih učenika. Rezultati ukazuju da su selekcionirani učenici iznad prosječnih sposobnosti u razumijevanju kompleksnih situacija, pronalaženju značenja u događajima te smislenog percipiranja i mišljenja, dosjećanja značenja poznatih rječi i sposobnosti verbalnog komuniciranja, te sposobnost uočavanja i rješavanja problema te kreativnog mišljenja. Opisanim su postupkom identificirani nadareni učenici srednjih škola Kantona Sarajevo, i opravdano je očekivati da će ovi učenici moći odgovoriti visokim kognitivnim zahtijevima planiranog programa rada.This article describes the process of identification of intellectually gifted students in Sarajevo Canton. The goal of the identification was to select those students who could benefit from a significant improvement in psychological welfare by participating in the “Winter school for gifted students”. The identification was designed according to contemporary theories of giftedness and according to the specific nature of the program. Identification took place in three phases: nomination by a teacher and two phases of selection. The instruments used in selection were the Raven Advanced Progressive Matrices (APM), Mill Hill Vocabulary Scale (MHV), the Problem test (PT) and the Torrance test of creative thinking, verbal form (TTK). The results of nominated students were compared with the results of students from a comparative sample. Results indicated that selected students possessed higher general ability, and higher ability in problem solving and creative thinking. Gifted students were selected by the procedure described. It is reasonable to expect that these students will satisfy the high cognitive requirements of the program planned for gifted students

Recent findings on alcoholism in the 21st century

Alkoholizam je kronična i progresivna bolest koja bez liječenja neminovno dovodi do smrtnog ishoda. Danas postoje dvije velike klasifikacije psihičkih poremećaja: Mentalni poremećaji i poremećaji ponašanja unutar Međunarodne klasifikacije bolesti i srodnih zdravstvenih problema (MKB-10) i Dijagnostički i statistički priručnik za duševne poremećaje (DSM-5). Poremećaj uzimanja alkohola je definiran bihevioralnim i fizičkim simptomima koji mogu uključivati žudnju, toleranciju i sindrom sustezanja. Posljedice pijenja alkohola se mogu manifestirati na bilo kojem organskom sustavu. Prekomjerno pijenje alkohola je povezano s psihološkim posljedicama i ima veliki utjecaj na socijalni život osobe. Preporuča se da se svi bolesnici u primarnoj zdravstvenoj zaštiti pregledaju zbog mogućeg nezdravog uzimanja alkohola. Dijagnoza se temelji na sveobuhvatnoj procjeni, uključujući anamnezu, fizički pregled i laboratorijske testove. Cilj liječenja alkoholizma je apstinencija, koja ostaje primarni fokus terapije. Liječenje ovisnosti o alkoholu u 21. stoljeću ima mogućnost dodavanja farmakoterapije tradicionalnim pristupima liječenju. Psihosocijalna terapija može smanjiti uzimanje alkoholnih pića i produžiti apstinenciju bilo da se koristi sama ili u kombinaciji s farmakoterapijom, ali bez farmakološkog dodatka psihosocijalnoj terapiji, klinički ishod je slab. Alkoholizam je kronična bolest i zato zahtijeva konstantni oprez pacijenta i onih koji ga okružuju, kao i ponavljane intervencije. Primarna skrb je važna ulazna točka za sve bolesnike koji pate od kroničnih stanja. Specijalisti obiteljske medicine najbolje su pozicionirani za rješavanje poremećaja uzimanja alkohola na sveobuhvatan način. Zemlje koje djeluju na smanjenju štetne uporabe alkohola unutar Europskog akcijskog plana za smanjenje štetne uporabe alkohola za 2012. – 2020. će imati znatne dobitke u smislu boljeg zdravlja i blagostanja stanovništva.Alcoholism is a chronic and progressive disease that results in fatal outcomes without treatment. Today, there are two major classifications of mental disorders: mental disorders and behavioral disorders within the International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (MKB-10) and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Alcohol abuse is defined by behavioral and physical symptoms that may include craving, tolerance, and susceptibility syndrome. The consequences of drinking alcohol can be manifested in any organ system. Excessive drinking of alcohol is associated with psychological consequences and has severe impacts on the social life of an individual. It is recommended all patients in primary health care be examined for possible unhealthy alcohol consumption. Diagnosis is based on a comprehensive assessment, including anamnesis, physical examination and laboratory tests. The goal of treating alcoholism is abstinence, which remains the primary focus of therapy. The treatment of alcohol dependence in the 21st century has the potential to add pharmacotherapy to traditional treatments. Psychosocial therapy may reduce the consumption of alcoholic beverages and prolong the abstinence whether used alone or rather in combination with pharmacotherapy. Without a pharmacological addition to psychosocial therapy, the clinical outcome is poor. Alcoholism is a chronic disease and therefore requires constant caution of the patient and those around them, as well as repeated interventions. Primary care is an important entry point for all patients suffering from chronic conditions. Family medicine specialists are best positioned to address substance and addiction disorders in a comprehensive manner. Countries that work to reduce the harmful use of alcohol within the European Action Plan for the Reduction of Harmful Use of Alcohol 2012-2020 will have significant gains in terms of better health and well-being of the population