Osobine ličnosti kao odrednice zaokupljenosti tjelesnom slikom i medijacijska uloga perfekcionizma u estetskoj kirurgiji

Objectives: The objectives of the study were to examine the relationship between symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder (body image) and personality traits: neuroticism, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and openness to new experiences as well as the mediating role of perfectionism on the relationship between personality traits and body image in people undergoing cosmetic surgery. Methods: The following measurement instruments were used: (a) The adjective measure of the five-factor model; (b) Burns scale of perfectionism; (c) Appearance Anxiety Inventory; (AAI). Results: The results of the Pearson correlation coefficient showed that all personality traits are significant determinants of body image. Pearson\u27s correlation coefficient showed that body image was significantly negatively associated with extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness, but positively associated only with neuroticism. The results of hierarchical regression analysis and mediation analysis showed that perfectionism has been shown to play a mediating role in the relationship between personality traits and body image. Conclusions: This research opens new directions for the study of psychological variables in cosmetic surgery and is also the first research in our area on the relationship between body image and personality traits. Because our sample is made up of participants who have had different surgical treatments, and given the huge increase in cosmetic surgery, a fuller understanding of personality influences can also allow surgeons to more accurately assessCiljevi: Ciljevi rada bili su ispitati povezanost simptoma tjelesnog dizmorfnog poremećaja (tjelesne slike) i sljedećih osobina ličnosti: neuroticizma, savjesnosti, ekstraverzije, ugodnosti i otvorenosti prema novim iskustvima kao i medijacijsku ulogu perfekcionizma na povezanost između osobina ličnosti i body image kod osoba podvrgnutih estetskim kirurškim zahvatima. Metode: Korišteni su sljedeći mjerni instrumenti: (a) Upitnik općih podataka koji je sadržavao sociodemografska obilježja; (b) Pridjevska mjera petofaktorskog modela; (c) Burnsova skala perfekcionizma; Inventar izgledne anksioznosti (AAI). Rezultati: Rezultati Pearsonovog koeficijenta su pokazali kako su sve osobine ličnosti značajne determinante zaokupljenosti tjelesnom slikom. Pearsonov koeficijent korelacije je pokazao kako je zaokupljenost tjelesnom slikom značajno negativno povezan sa ekstraverzijom, ugodnošću, savjesnošću i otvorenošću, a pozitivno povezan jedino sa neuroticizmom. Rezultati hijerarhijske regresijske analize kao i medijacijske analize su pokazale značajan medijacijski efekat perfekcionizma na povezanost između svih osobina ličnosti i zaokupljenosti tjelesnom slikom. Zaključci: Ovo istraživanje otvara nove pravce za istraživanje područja osobina ličnosti te zaokupljenosti tjelesnom slikom, a također je prvo istraživanje na našim prostorima o povezanosti zaokupljenosti vlastitom tjelesnom slikom i osobina ličnosti. Budući da je naš uzorak sačinjen od sudionika koji su imali različite kirurške tretmane, a s obzirom na ogroman porast broja estetskih kirurških zahvata, potpunije razumijevanje utjecaja osobnosti može omogućiti i kirurzima točniju procjenu prikladnosti pacijenata za operaciju. Također može dovesti i do boljeg razumijevanja psiholoških aspekata estetske kirurgije i ojačati osnovu za promicanje zdravijeg imidža tijela

Povezanost između depresije, anksioznosti, stresa i simptoma tjelesnog dismorfnog poremećaja i medijacijske uloge samopoštovanja u estetskoj kirurgiji

Objectives: The objectives of the study were to examine the relationship between symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder (body image) and depression, anxiety, and stress as well as the mediating role of self-esteem in explaining this relationship in people undergoing cosmetic surgery. Methods: The following measurement instruments were used: (a) Sociodemographic variables; (b) The scale of depression, anxiety, and stress (DASS); (c) The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSS); Appearance Anxiety Inventory; (AAI). Results: The results of the Pearson correlation coefficient showed that depression, anxiety, and stress were associated with the symptoms of Body dysmorphic disorder, and depression was the most significant. The results of hierarchical regression analysis, as well as mediation analysis, showed that self-esteem has a mediating role in the relationship between depression, anxiety, stress, and symptoms of Body dysmorphic disorder. Conclusions: This research opens new directions for research in the areas of depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and body image in people who have undergone cosmetic surgery. It is also necessary to provide various psychoeducation programmes for the development of healthy ways of dealing with daily and life stressors, as well as support from psychotherapists whether it is anxiety, stress, depression, preoccupation with body image, or self-esteem.Ciljevi: Ciljevi rada bili su ispitati povezanost simptoma tjelesnog dismorfnog poremećaja (tjelesne slike) i depresije, anksioznosti i stresa kao i medijacijsku ulogu samopoštovanja u objašnjenju ove povezanosti kod osoba podvrgnutim estetskim kirurškim zahvatima. Metode: Korišteni su sljedeći mjerni instrumenti: (a) Upitnik općih podataka koji je sadržavao sociodemografska obilježja; (b) Skala depresivnosti, anksioznosti i stresa (DASS); (c) Rosenbergova skala samopoštovanja (RSS); Inventar izgledne anksioznosti (AAI). Rezultati: Rezultati Pearsonovog koeficijenta korelacije su pokazali da su depresija, anksioznost, stress povezani sa simptomima tjelesnog dismorfnog poremećaja, a najznačajnijom se pokazala depresivnost. Rezultati hijerarhijske regresijske analize kao i medijacijske analize su pokazale kako samopoštovanje ima medijacijsku ulogu na povezanost između depresije, anksioznosti, stresa i simptoma tjelesnog dismorfnog poremećaja. Zaključci: Ovo istraživanje otvara nove pravce za istraživanja u području depresije, anksioznosti, stresa, samopoštovanja i zaokupljenosti vlastitom tjelesnom slikom kod osoba koje su podvrgnute različitim estetskim kirurškim zahvatima. Također je potrebna psihoedukacija za zdravo nošenje sa svakodnevnim i životnim stresorima, podrška psihoterapeuta i značajnih drugih bilo da se radi o anksioznosti, stresu, depresiji, zaokupljenosti slikom tijela odnosno samopoštovanju

ENSINANDO CRIANÇAS COM DISTÚRBIOS DO ESPECTRO DE AUTISMO SOPRO NARIZ

The impairments that are present in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may lead to deficits in the development of daily activities, such as personal care and personal hygiene skills that are essential for independence. We used shaping procedure to teach three children with ASD nose blowing skills and this is the first ever research addressing this procedure application in children with ASD. We divided the skill into five steps and we used modeling prompt. All three participants mastered the nose blowing skill in 17 or 21 sessions. The first participant had the most difficulty with steps three and five, because of the transition from exhaling through the mouth to forceful exhaling from the nose. Shaping procedure was proven to be a successful as a teaching tool with children with ASD. These results are significant because the participants will be able to use the acquired skill every day and it will prevent possible future health issues. We believe it is necessary that both special educators and parents or caregivers of children with ASD implement personal hygiene teaching procedures in school or home environments.As deficiências que estão presentes em crianças com distúrbios do espectro do autismo (ASD) podem levar a déficits no desenvolvimento de atividades diárias, como cuidados pessoais e habilidades de higiene pessoal que são essenciais para a independência. Usamos o procedimento de modelagem para ensinar três filhos com habilidades de sopro do Nariz ASD e esta é a primeira pesquisa que aborda esta aplicação de procedimento em crianças com ASD. Nós dividimos a habilidade em cinco etapas e usamos o prompt de modelagem. Todos os três participantes dominaram a habilidade de sopro nas 17 ou 21 sessões. O primeiro participante tinha a maior dificuldade com os passos de três e cinco, por causa da transição de exalar através da boca para expiração vigorosa do nariz. O procedimento de modelagem foi comprovado para ser um sucesso como uma ferramenta de ensino com crianças com ASD. Esses resultados são significativos porque os participantes poderão usar a habilidade adquirida todos os dias e evitarão possíveis problemas futuros de saúde. Acreditamos que é necessário que ambos os educadores especiais quanto os pais ou cuidadores de crianças com ASD implementem procedimentos de ensino de higiene pessoal em ambientes escolares ou domésticos

Orchid species Anacamptis morio as a potential bioremediator of As, Cd and Pb

In this study concentration of toxic elements as, Cd, and Pb were determined in different soil types and belonging orchid species Anacamptis morio vital parts, in order to examine accumulation patterns and provide new insights about the potential use of this orchid in bioremediation technology. Soils developed on limestone, serpentine, and the chert were subjected to the BCR sequential extraction. Samples of orchid roots and tubers, as underground parts, and stems, leaves, and inflorescences, as above-ground organs, were also analyzed for the content of as, Cd and Pb. During this research, it was observed that metal content in soil is directly proportional to its content in the plant, more specifically in roots, which suggests that A. morio can potentially be used in the phytostabilization of contaminated sites. Values for BCF factors showed Cd immobilization in roots regardless of the soil type. A certain level of arsenic was transferred from roots to leaves indicating the potential for accumulation of this element into aboveground organs. Assessment of the phytoremediation potential of this orchid or another plant species from diverse environments is important as it provides information about the possibility of their future application in environmental remediation programs

THE USE OF VIDEO MODELING IN TEACHING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Video modeling is a teaching strategy in the form of presentation of a video of a person performing a skill correctly, while the observer of the video performs that skill simultaneously or afterwards. The aim of this literature review is to examine the possibilities of video modeling use with people with disabilities, and to examine the effects of interventions implemented by the use of this technique on skill acquisition. Following online resources have been used for literature search: Google Scholar search engine, SCIndex, ProQuest, and Serbian Library Consortium for Coordinated Acquisition – KoBson. The articles have been searched in Serbian and English languages. The literature review includes ten studies that used video modeling technique in teaching the participants different skills, such as cooking, shopping, performing house chores, oral hygiene, writing, injury sanitation, maintaining eye contact, and motor skills. The overall sample consisted of 46 participants, and the average number of sessions was 30. All participants mastered the taught skills with 83.3% success on average, which implies that this technique can be successful. This literature review emphasizes the need for using technology in teaching people with disabilities, and discusses the implications for future researc

Kratkoročno delovanje nikosulfurona na biohemijsku aktivnost černozema

Short-time effects of the herbicide nicosulfuron on the biochemical activity of soil were investigated. Nicosulfuron rates of 0.3, 1.5 and 3.0 mg kg-1 of soil were laboratory-tested on Chernozem soil. The change in the dehydrogenase activity, in microbial biomass carbon, soil respiration and the metabolic coefficient (qCO2 ) were examined. Samples were collected for the analysis 1, 7, 14, 21, 30 and 60 days after nicosulfuron application. The obtained results indicated that the effect of nicosulfuron on the soil biochemical activity depended on its application rate and duration of activity, and the effect was either stimulating or inhibiting. However, the changes detected were found to be transient and, therefore, there is no real risk of the compound disrupting the balance of biochemical processes in Chernozem soil.U radu je ispitivano kratkoročno delovanje herbicida nikosulfuron na biohemijsku aktivnost zemljišta. Ogled je postavljen u laboratorijskim uslovima na zemljištu tipa glinovita ilovača. Nikosulfuron je primenjen u količinama od 0,3, 1,5 i 3,0 mg kg-1 zemljišta. Praćeni su sledeći biohemijski parametri: aktivnost enzima dehidrogenaze, promene mikrobiološke biomase ugljenika, respiracija (disanje) zemljišta kao i metabolitički koeficijent (qCO2). Uzorci za analize uzimani su 1, 7, 14, 21, 30 i 60 dana posle primene nikosulfurona. Dobijeni rezultati su pokazali da je uticaj nikosulfurona na biohemijsku aktivnost zemljišta zavisio od primenjene količine i dužine delovanja, te je u zavisnosti od toga, bilo stimulativno ili inhibitorno. Međutim, utvrđene promene su bile prolaznog karaktera, tako da može da se smatra da nema realnog rizika od narušavanja ravnoteže biohemijskih procesa u zemljištu pod uticajem ovog jedinjenja

Increasing hairdressing compliance with a child with autism spectrum disorders

The diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) itself can include problems with hyper responsiveness to different sensory stimuli. These difficulties can lead to different maladaptive behavioral manifestations and prevent children diagnosed with ASD from participating in certain activities. The aim of the present case study was to examine the effectiveness of shaping procedure application in order to increase compliance with haircutting with a six year old boy diagnosed with ASD. The procedure used for increasing compliance while getting a haircut was shaping and we divided the intervention into two phases. Phase one involved teaching the participant to tolerate the presence of the hair clipper on his head, while phase two consisted of increasing participant’s toleration of the sound emitted by the hair clipper. Generalization probe involved taking the participant into a hair salon, where he would receive hair grooming performed by a professional hair stylist. The child mastered phase one in 54 trials that were conducted during five sessions and mastered the goal time in phase two in 89 trials that were conducted during four sessions. In conclusion, shaping procedure appears to be an effective and efficient training procedure for teaching skills that are important for future everyday functioning in society of children with ASD, as well as basic hygiene skills, such as hair cutting. Study limitations and future research implications are discussed

The Impacts of Temperature, Soil Type and Soil Herbicides on Seed Germination and Early Establishment of Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca L.)

The effects of different temperatures (20 degrees C, 25 degrees C, 30 degrees C, 35 degrees C and photoperiod 26 degrees C/21 degrees C), types of soil (sand and loam) and soil herbicides (oxyfluorfen, terbuthylazine and mesotrione) on seed germination percentage, germination rate, as well as seedling length and weight of common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca L.) were examined. Over a period of ten days, germinated seeds were counted daily, and seedling length and weight were measured on the final day and germination rate calculated. The results indicated that temperature was the factor that significantly affected the percentage of germinated seeds of common milkweed, seedling length and germination rate, while it had less influence on seedling weight. The results showed that the alternating day/night temperature of 26 degrees C/21 degrees C also had a significant impact as the percentage of germinated seeds was the highest at that temperature on both soil types (sand: 71.3%; loam: 61.3%). Data regarding the herbicides tested (oxyfluorfen, terbuthylazine and mesotrione) showed decreasing germination percentage and seedling length with increasing herbicide concentrations on both soil types. Their effect was weakest on seedling weight. Tested herbicides are usable in control of common milkweed at the stages of germination and early establishment

Creativity in teaching math to students with intellectual disabilities

Developing creativity and thinking outside the box is key in modern education. When students are able to combine ideas, techniques, approaches that enable them to solve problems in different ways we can assert that they were taught creativity in their mathematical instructions. Most tests for evaluation of mathematical creativity measure the flexibility, fluency, and originality of student responses. Creativity tends to be hindered in the case of studentswith mild intellectual disabilities. Studies on the application of creativity in the teaching of mathematics to students with intellectual disabilities are limited. The article analyzed the academic achievement in mathematics and development of students'creativity

Analysis of Blue and Green Pigments from the Fresco Painted Tombs of Viminacium

Blue and green pigments from fresco painted tombs of Viminacium were analysed using non-destructive EDXRF spectrometry. Based on the results gained, it can be concluded that within this Late Antique palette of green colour, there were copper based pigments: malachite, verdigris or chrysocollaand green earth, while the blue pigments included Egyptian blue and azurit