Inicijalni stavovi studenata mehatronike o učenju engleskog jezika u struci

This paper presents the results of a research that was conducted among mechatronics students for the purpose of identifying their attitudes toward learning English for specific purposes in their prospective profession. The main objective was to identify which elements of learning English as a foreign language for specific purposes are observed as being the most important from the students’ perspective. The target population in this research included students enrolled in the first year of mechatronics studies for the purpose of collecting their initial attitudes toward learning English for specific purposes.Članak predstavlja rezultate istraživanja provedenoga među studentima mehatronike s ciljem utvrđivanja njihovih stavova prema učenju engleskog jezika kao jezika struke. Glavni cilj bio je utvrditi koje elemente učenja engleskoga jezika kao jezika struke studenti smatraju najvažnijima. Ciljana populacija u ovom istraživanju bili su studenti prve godine studija mehatronike, budući da je cilj istraživanja bio prikupiti podatke o njihovim inicijalnim stavovima prema učenju engleskoga jezika u struci

Stavovi studenata sestrinstva o važnosti komunikacijskih vještina na engleskome jeziku

Challenges posed in front of bachelors of nursing by the contemporary labour market, oriented toward the internationalization of knowledge, skills and competences, become more expressed with each new day. It is clear that future generations of nursing bachelors will have to face workplace requirements that may only be met through interdisciplinary approach in acquiring competences. Workforce mobility, geopolitical situation in Europe and the continual development of information technologies are only a few reasons why it is necessary for communication skills in foreign languages, especially English as a global lingua franca in business and science, to be included in nurses’ competences. For identifying the attitudes of future professional bachelors of nursing toward the importance of communication skills in English, research was conducted among students of the Professional Study Program in Nursing of the Technical College in Bjelovar. For this purpose, a questionnaire was compiled that fully meets the research requirements. The questionnaire includes five parts. The first part involves general data about the subjects, while the second, the third and the fourth part contain five statements each about the importance of communication skills in English in the areas of speaking, reading and writing. The fifth part of the questionnaire contains three questions related to general assessment and self-assessment of communication skills in English. The results are described using the methods of descriptive statistics. Furthermore, inferential statistics tests were used for determining the difference between first-year and third-year students regarding their attitudes toward the importance of communication skills in English and learning English at college.Izazovi koje pred prvostupnike sestrinstva stavlja suvremeno tržište rada usmjereno prema internacionalizaciji znanja, vještina i kompetencija svakim su danom sve izraženiji. Stoga je sve razvidnije da će budući naraštaji prvostupnika sestrinstva biti suočeni sa zahtjevima na radnome mjestu koji se mogu ispuniti samo kroz interdisciplinarnost u stjecanju kompetencija. Mobilnost radne snage, geopolitička situacija u Europi i svijetu te kontinuirani razvoj informacijskih tehnologija samo su neki od razloga zašto je nužno da u sestrinske kompetencije svakako budu uključene komunikacijske vještine na stranim jezicima, a prvenstveno na engleskom jeziku koji u današnje vrijeme služi kao lingua franca u poslovnom, stručnom i znanstvenom svijetu. U svrhu utvrđivanja stavova budućih stručnih prvostupnika sestrinstva o važnosti komunikacijskih vještina na engleskome jeziku, provedeno je istraživanje među studentima stručnoga studija sestrinstva Visoke tehničke škole u Bjelovaru. U tu je svrhu izrađen upitnik koji u potpunosti odgovara ciljevima istraživanja. Upitnik sadrži pet dijelova. Prvi dio uključuje opće podatke o ispitaniku, dok drugi, treći i četvrti dio sadrže po pet tvrdnji o važnosti komunikacijskih vještina na engleskome jeziku u područjima govora, čitanja i pisanja. Peti dio upitnika sadrži tri pitanja opće procjene i samoprocjene komunikacijskih vještina na engleskom jeziku. Rezultati istraživanja opisani su metodama deskriptivne statistike, dok su metode inferencijalne statistike primijenjene za utvrđivanje razlika između studenata prve i treće godine s obzirom na stavove prema važnosti komunikacijskih vještina na engleskom jeziku te važnosti učenja engleskog jezika kao jezika struke u okviru studija

The effectiveness of the disinfection of water for human consumption in water supply system of the city of Sibenik

Cilj ovog rada bio je statističkom obradom analitičkih izvješća o kakvoći vode za ljudsku potrošnju uzorkovanoj iz vodoopskrbnog sustava grada Šibenika tijekom petogodišnjeg razdoblja (2011.-2015.) utvrditi učinkovitost dezinfekcije i mikrobiološku ispravnost vode koja se distribuirala potrošačima putem vodoopskrbnog sustava grada Šibenika. Analizirali su se dobiveni podaci o koncentraciji slobodnog klora te pojavnosti mikrobioloških parametara: broj kolonija na 22 °C i broj kolonija na 37 °C. Korelacijom i grupiranjem dobivenih podataka ovisno o dijelu godine, utvrdila se i ovisnost kakvoće vode u vodoopskrbnom sustavu o godišnjem dobu s obzirom da temperatura vode i zraka značajno utječu na ispravnost vode za piće.The aim of this study was statistical data processing of analytical reports on the quality of water for human consumption sampled from the water supply system of the city of Sibenik during the five-year period (2011th-2015th). The statistical dana processing was conducted in order to determine the effectiveness of disinfection and microbiological quality of water distributed to consumers through the water supply system of the city of Sibenik. The values of the free chlorine concentration and incidence of the microbiological parameters such as colony count at 22 °C and 37 °C has been analyzed. The correlations among data i.e. values of mesaured parameters was conducted due to depending on the year, has been determined by the dependence of water quality in the water supply system of the season due to water temperature and air significantly affect the quality of drinking water

The effectiveness of the disinfection of water for human consumption in water supply system of the city of Sibenik

Cilj ovog rada bio je statističkom obradom analitičkih izvješća o kakvoći vode za ljudsku potrošnju uzorkovanoj iz vodoopskrbnog sustava grada Šibenika tijekom petogodišnjeg razdoblja (2011.-2015.) utvrditi učinkovitost dezinfekcije i mikrobiološku ispravnost vode koja se distribuirala potrošačima putem vodoopskrbnog sustava grada Šibenika. Analizirali su se dobiveni podaci o koncentraciji slobodnog klora te pojavnosti mikrobioloških parametara: broj kolonija na 22 °C i broj kolonija na 37 °C. Korelacijom i grupiranjem dobivenih podataka ovisno o dijelu godine, utvrdila se i ovisnost kakvoće vode u vodoopskrbnom sustavu o godišnjem dobu s obzirom da temperatura vode i zraka značajno utječu na ispravnost vode za piće.The aim of this study was statistical data processing of analytical reports on the quality of water for human consumption sampled from the water supply system of the city of Sibenik during the five-year period (2011th-2015th). The statistical dana processing was conducted in order to determine the effectiveness of disinfection and microbiological quality of water distributed to consumers through the water supply system of the city of Sibenik. The values of the free chlorine concentration and incidence of the microbiological parameters such as colony count at 22 °C and 37 °C has been analyzed. The correlations among data i.e. values of mesaured parameters was conducted due to depending on the year, has been determined by the dependence of water quality in the water supply system of the season due to water temperature and air significantly affect the quality of drinking water

ASSESSMENT OF CYTOGENETIC DAMAGE IN EXFOLIATED ORAL CELLS OF DENTAL LABORATORY TECHNICIANS

Cilj istraživanja: Dentalni tehničari redovito su izloženi metalnoj prašini i monomerima akrilnih smola koji mogu ozbiljno ugroziti njihovo zdravlje. Cilj ove presječne studije bio je procijeniti i usporediti pojavnost mikronukleusa i drugih jezgrinih anomalija na stanicama bukalne sluznice dentalnih tehničara. Materijali i metode: Studija je provedena na 45 dentalnih tehničara, te 50 doktora dentalne medicine i 50 dentalnih asistenata kao kontrolnih skupina. Sve grupe su podudarne prema dobi. Oštećenje DNA analizirano je mikronukleus testom. Rezultati: Rezultati su pokazali da doktori dentalne medicine i dentalni asistenti imaju znatno nižu učestalost broja stanica s mikronukleusom u usporedbi sa dentalnim tehničarima (0,68 ± 0,74, 0,58 ± 0,81 i 1,58 ± 2,07, P = 0,008 i 0,004), kariolize (0,10 ± 0,30, 0,20 ± 0,49 i 1,42 ± 1,25, P = 0,000 i P = 0,000), kondenziranog kromatina (0,16 ± 0,37, 0,14 ± 0,35 i 0,76 ± 0,98, P = 0,000 i P = 0,000) i piknoze (0,04 ± 0,20, 0,08 ± 0,27 i 0,96 ± 1,24, P = 0,000 i P = 0,000). Zaključak: Rezultati ovog istraživanja pokazali su povećan broj citogenetskih oštećenja u stanicama bukalne sluznice dentalnih tehničara u odnosu na kontrolne skupine, što se može povezati s neadekvatnim zaštitnim mjerama na radu i izloženosti štetnim tvarima iz materijala kojima se koriste u svakodnevnom radu.Objectives: Dental technicians are regularly exposed to metal dust and monomers from acrylic resins that can seriously jeopardize their health. The aim of this cross sectional study was to assess the incidence of micronuclei and other nuclear abnormalities in buccal mucosal cells of dental technicians. Materials and methods: Study was conducted on 45 dental technicians, 50 doctors of dental medicine and 50 dental assistants who were used as the control group. All groups were match according to age. DNA damage was analysed by micronucleus assay. Results: The results showed that the incidence of number of cells with micronuclei is significantly lower in doctors of dental medicine compared to dental technicians (0.68 ± 0.74, 0.58 ± 0.81 and 1.58 ± 2.07; P = 0.008 and 0.004, respectively). The same pattern of incidence was demonstrated for karyolitic cells (0.10 ± 0.30, 0.20 ± 0.49 and 1.42 ± 1.25; P = 0.000 and P = 0.000, respectively), condensed chromatin (0.16 ± 0.37, 0.14 ± 0.35 and 0.76 ± 0.98; P = 0.000 and P = 0.000, respectively) and pyknotic cells (0.04 ± 0.20, 0.08 ± 0.27 and 0.96 ±1.24; P = 0.000 and P = 0.000, respectively). Conclusion: The results of this study have shown an increased number of cytogenetic defects in dental technician buccal mucosa compared to control groups that can be associated with inadequate protective measures at work and exposure to harmful ingredients from the materials that are used in everyday work

PENSION POLICY UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE WORLD CRISIS

Govoreći o mirovinskoj politici, možemo je usporediti sa situacijom kada “profesor svake godine postavlja isto pitanje, ali mijenja odgovor”. Potreba za ozbiljnijim reformama ne govori nam ništa o tome koje bi reforme trebalo poduzeti u kojoj zemlji. U ovom tekstu pokušava se predstaviti utjecaj posljednje krize na mirovinski sustav i ukratko naznačiti glavne probleme. Situacija s kojom smo se susreli posljednjih nekoliko godina upozorila je na nestabilnost spomenutog sustava. U ovom se radu mirovinska politika koristi kao primjer upravo zbog jedne od poveznica s krizom, a to su nestabilni temelji koji s vremenom dovode do sve većih problema. U razdobljima šoka i loših financijskih situacija sustava dolazi do njegova suočavanja s novčanim opterećenjima u kratkom, ali i dugom razdoblju. Nakon što se u velikoj mjeri počeo osjećati utjecaj svjetske krize, mnoge su zemlje započele provoditi nepopularne mjere mirovinske reforme. Potrebno je naglasiti dugoročnost njihovih rezultata i posljedica te otkloniti zabludu da one mogu u potpunosti riješiti trenutne probleme.Talking about pension policy, we may instantly mention a situation that is similar to this one: year after year, a professor asks the same question, but he changes the answer. The need for serious reform does not tell us anything about which reforms should be undertaken in a particular country. This article attempts to present the impact of the recent crisis on the pension system and briefly signify the main problems. The situation we encountered in recent years had already warned us of the instability of the pension system. Pension policy in this paper is used as an example because the crisis and pension policy of today have at least one thing in common – unstable foundation that eventually will lead to bigger problems. In the context of shock and a bad financial situation, the system will be confronted with financial loads in both short-term and long-term periods. Considering the presence of global crisis sentiment, that has assumed a higher proportion by now, many countries have begun to implement some unpopular measures of pension reform. It is necessary to emphasize the long-term results and consequences of these reforms, but also to eliminate the misconception that they can completely solve the current problems

ASSESSMENT OF CYTOGENETIC DAMAGE IN EXFOLIATED ORAL CELLS OF DENTAL LABORATORY TECHNICIANS

Cilj istraživanja: Dentalni tehničari redovito su izloženi metalnoj prašini i monomerima akrilnih smola koji mogu ozbiljno ugroziti njihovo zdravlje. Cilj ove presječne studije bio je procijeniti i usporediti pojavnost mikronukleusa i drugih jezgrinih anomalija na stanicama bukalne sluznice dentalnih tehničara. Materijali i metode: Studija je provedena na 45 dentalnih tehničara, te 50 doktora dentalne medicine i 50 dentalnih asistenata kao kontrolnih skupina. Sve grupe su podudarne prema dobi. Oštećenje DNA analizirano je mikronukleus testom. Rezultati: Rezultati su pokazali da doktori dentalne medicine i dentalni asistenti imaju znatno nižu učestalost broja stanica s mikronukleusom u usporedbi sa dentalnim tehničarima (0,68 ± 0,74, 0,58 ± 0,81 i 1,58 ± 2,07, P = 0,008 i 0,004), kariolize (0,10 ± 0,30, 0,20 ± 0,49 i 1,42 ± 1,25, P = 0,000 i P = 0,000), kondenziranog kromatina (0,16 ± 0,37, 0,14 ± 0,35 i 0,76 ± 0,98, P = 0,000 i P = 0,000) i piknoze (0,04 ± 0,20, 0,08 ± 0,27 i 0,96 ± 1,24, P = 0,000 i P = 0,000). Zaključak: Rezultati ovog istraživanja pokazali su povećan broj citogenetskih oštećenja u stanicama bukalne sluznice dentalnih tehničara u odnosu na kontrolne skupine, što se može povezati s neadekvatnim zaštitnim mjerama na radu i izloženosti štetnim tvarima iz materijala kojima se koriste u svakodnevnom radu.Objectives: Dental technicians are regularly exposed to metal dust and monomers from acrylic resins that can seriously jeopardize their health. The aim of this cross sectional study was to assess the incidence of micronuclei and other nuclear abnormalities in buccal mucosal cells of dental technicians. Materials and methods: Study was conducted on 45 dental technicians, 50 doctors of dental medicine and 50 dental assistants who were used as the control group. All groups were match according to age. DNA damage was analysed by micronucleus assay. Results: The results showed that the incidence of number of cells with micronuclei is significantly lower in doctors of dental medicine compared to dental technicians (0.68 ± 0.74, 0.58 ± 0.81 and 1.58 ± 2.07; P = 0.008 and 0.004, respectively). The same pattern of incidence was demonstrated for karyolitic cells (0.10 ± 0.30, 0.20 ± 0.49 and 1.42 ± 1.25; P = 0.000 and P = 0.000, respectively), condensed chromatin (0.16 ± 0.37, 0.14 ± 0.35 and 0.76 ± 0.98; P = 0.000 and P = 0.000, respectively) and pyknotic cells (0.04 ± 0.20, 0.08 ± 0.27 and 0.96 ±1.24; P = 0.000 and P = 0.000, respectively). Conclusion: The results of this study have shown an increased number of cytogenetic defects in dental technician buccal mucosa compared to control groups that can be associated with inadequate protective measures at work and exposure to harmful ingredients from the materials that are used in everyday work