Naming of rivals in sports discourse

U radu se na teorijskoj razini obrađuju fenomeni utkani u složeni odnos između sporta i nacionalnog identiteta, a to su imena i imenovanje kao ključne odrednice identiteta te stereotipi i favoriziranje kao sociološko-psihološki fenomeni koji su neizbježni pri uspostavi distinkcije Mi - Oni, odnosno pri stvaranju predodžbe o unutarnjoj skupini (mi) i vanjskim skupinama (drugi, oni). Na praktičnoj su razini analizirani primjeri sportskog diskursa preuzeti iz dnevnih novina te internetskih portala i to primjenom diskursno-povijesnog pristupa, odnosno podjele diskursnih strategija koju predlažu Ruth Wodak i Martin Reisigl (2001). Od diskursnih strategija, za rad su ključne strategije imenovanja koje su pokazale da se imenovanjem unutarnje skupine nastoje ojačati veze unutar skupine te osnažiti i obnoviti nacionalni identitet dok su za imenovanje Drugih polazišna točka pozadinska znanja i uvjerenja nerijetko zasnovana na predrasudama. Opisane i oprimjerene strategije imenovanja u radu uključuju imenovanje prema vizualnom identitetu, imenovanje prema istaknutim pojedincima, imenovanje prema prostornim odnosima, imenovanje prema konceptualnoj metafori SPORT JE RAT te uporabu deiktičkih izraza

Pravo na pristup sudu kao esencija vladavine prava

Tema rada je pravo na pristup sudu kao esencije prava na pravično suđenje, koje je pak temelj stabilnog društvenog uređenja, protuteža anarhiji i kaosu. Kroz praksu Europskog suda za ljudska prava pravo na pristup sudu otkriva se kao implicirano pravo, razrađuje i poprima sve jasnije obrise. Stajališta Europskog suda za ljudska prava važan su faktor u oblikovanju prakse Ustavnog suda Republike Hrvatske i trebala bi biti od utjecaja na odluke redovnih i specijaliziranih nacionalnih sudova čija je obveza štititi europske pravne standarde. U radu se kroz jurisdikciju Europskog suda i Ustavnog suda Republike Hrvatske analizira pravo na pristup sudu kao aspekt prava na pošteno (pravično) suđenje, njegova ograničenja i opravdanja te imunitet kao legitimni izuzetak

The importance of Spanish language in Hospitality service in Dubrovnik How satisfied are Spanish tourists with Spanish language support?

According to Dubrovnik Tourist board, in last four years number of Spanish tourists coming to Dubrovnik has been increased, and it is still growing up. Since Dubrovnik is famous because of developed hospitality industry, that is not weird, and Spain is close to Dubrovnik as well. The purpose of this paper was to find out the level of satisfaction of Spanish tourists with Spanish language support in hospitality and tourism sector in Dubrovnik. The research method used for this paper was a survey. It was distributed to three hotels and fulfilled by 30 Spanish tourists. Lack of signs in Spanish language, poorly translated menus, low language skills of employees in hospitality industry in Dubrovnik are recognized as the weakest points by Spanish tourists. The importance of foreign languages when it comes to providing a service on a higher level is very important and crucial thing “to make a guest feel at home, hence draw more brand loyalty and larger cash flaws” (Torres & Kline, 2013). All these questions are discussed in detail in the results sectio

Pravo na pristup sudu kao esencija vladavine prava

Tema rada je pravo na pristup sudu kao esencije prava na pravično suđenje, koje je pak temelj stabilnog društvenog uređenja, protuteža anarhiji i kaosu. Kroz praksu Europskog suda za ljudska prava pravo na pristup sudu otkriva se kao implicirano pravo, razrađuje i poprima sve jasnije obrise. Stajališta Europskog suda za ljudska prava važan su faktor u oblikovanju prakse Ustavnog suda Republike Hrvatske i trebala bi biti od utjecaja na odluke redovnih i specijaliziranih nacionalnih sudova čija je obveza štititi europske pravne standarde. U radu se kroz jurisdikciju Europskog suda i Ustavnog suda Republike Hrvatske analizira pravo na pristup sudu kao aspekt prava na pošteno (pravično) suđenje, njegova ograničenja i opravdanja te imunitet kao legitimni izuzetak

The effect of short term high salt diet on frequencies of Th17 cells in peripheral blood and mesenteric lymph nodes of Sprague-Dawley rats

Cilj istraživanja: Ispitati učinak kratkotrajne (7- i 14-dnevnea) dijete s povećanim udjelom soli na udio CD4 T limfocita koji luče IL-17 u perifernoj krvi i mezenteričnim limfnim čvorovima. Nacrt studije: Pokusno (eksperimentalno) istraživanje. Materijali i metode: Sprague-Dawley štakori u dobi od šest do devet tjedana bili su podijeljeni u tri skupine (N = 6). Prva skupina životinja bila je na visokoslanoj dijeti tijekom sedam dana (VSD-7) (4 % NaCl, Mucedola, Italija), druga skupina životinja bila je na visokoslanoj dijeti tijekom 14 dana (VSD-14) dok je treća skupina životinja bila hranjena standardnom laboratorijskom hranom ad libidum (KONTROLA). Nakon žrtvovanja dekapitacijom prikupljene stanice iz uzoraka periferne krvi i mezenteričnih limfnih čvorova analizirane su protočnim citometrom (BD FACS Canto II) . Rezultati: Nakon sedam dana visokoslane dijete broj Th17 stanica u perifernoj krvi značajno je porastao u usporedbi s kontrolnom skupinom na standardnoj ishrani, dok je tijekom dodatnih sedam dana dijete s visokim udjelom soli došlo do gotovo potpune normalizacije frekvencije Th17 stanica. Frekvencije Th17 limfocita u mezenteričnim čvorovima štakora na sedmodnevnoj visokoslanoj dijeti bile su statistički značajno više u odnosu na frekvencije istih stanica kod štakora koji su bili izloženi dodatnih sedam dana dijeti s povećanim udjelom soli. Zaključak: Kratkotrajni sedmodnevni povećan unos soli dovodi do ekspanzije Th17 limfocita, što sugerira proupalni učinak visokog unosa soli, međutim, povećan unos soli kroz duže razdoblje vjerojatno aktivira kompenzacijske mehanizme koji su u našem istraživanju rezultirali normalizacijom frekvencije Th17 stanica nakon 14 dana.Objectives: The effect of short-term high salt diet (7 and 14 days) on CD4 T lymphocytes producing IL17 in peripheral blood and mesenteric lymph nodes of Sprague-Dawley rats. Study design: Experimental research Materials and Methods: Sprague Dawley rats at 6-9 weeks of age were divided into three groups (N = 6). The first group of animals was fed high salt diet for 7 days (HSD-7; 4% NaCl, Mucedola, Italy), the second group was fed high salt diet for 14 days (HSD-14) while the third group of animals was fed standard laboratory chow ad libidum (CONTROL). After sacrifice by decapitation, the cells collected from peripheral blood and mesenteric lymph nodes were analyzed by flow cytometry (BD FACS Canto II). Results: After 7 days of high salt diet, the frequency of Th17 cells in peripheral blood was significantly increased compared to control group fed standard diet, and the additional 7 days of high-salt diet resulted in almost complete normalization of Th17 cell frequency. In the case of mesenteric lymph nodes, frequency of Th17 cells in HSD-7 group of rats was significantly increased compared to HSD-14 group of animals. Conclusion: A short term increase of salt intake leads to Th17 lymphocyte expansion, suggesting a pro-inflammatory effect of high salt diet. However, over a longer period, the increased salt intake presumably activates the compensatory mechanisms that after 14 days resulted in the normalization of the Th17 cell frequency in our study

The importance of Spanish language in Hospitality service in Dubrovnik How satisfied are Spanish tourists with Spanish language support?

According to Dubrovnik Tourist board, in last four years number of Spanish tourists coming to Dubrovnik has been increased, and it is still growing up. Since Dubrovnik is famous because of developed hospitality industry, that is not weird, and Spain is close to Dubrovnik as well. The purpose of this paper was to find out the level of satisfaction of Spanish tourists with Spanish language support in hospitality and tourism sector in Dubrovnik. The research method used for this paper was a survey. It was distributed to three hotels and fulfilled by 30 Spanish tourists. Lack of signs in Spanish language, poorly translated menus, low language skills of employees in hospitality industry in Dubrovnik are recognized as the weakest points by Spanish tourists. The importance of foreign languages when it comes to providing a service on a higher level is very important and crucial thing “to make a guest feel at home, hence draw more brand loyalty and larger cash flaws” (Torres & Kline, 2013). All these questions are discussed in detail in the results sectio

Operative complications and results of the "SPARC" procedure for stress urinary incontinence [Operativne komplikacije i ishod metode SPARC u liječenju statičke inkontinencije mokraće]

The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy and operative complications of the suprapubic arc (SPARC) procedure in stress incontinent women with and without previous anti-incontinence surgery. One-hundred and twenty-one patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) were treated with SPARC for correction of urethral hypermobility (N = 65) and intrinsic sphincter deficiency (N = 56) between August 2002 and February 2007. The long-term surgical results, operative complications (bladder injury, retropubic hematoma, de novo urgency and urinary infection) and patients' satisfaction were assessed. The overall complication rate was 9.9% (12/121). The perioperative complication rate was 1.7% including 2 urinary bladder injuries. Significant difference in the overall complications rate was detected between women with and without previous surgery (23/45, 51.1% vs. 6/108, 5.5%, chi2 = 49.89, P < 0.001). The overall postoperative complication rate was 8.3% (10/121) including 4 de novo urgencies, 4 urinary infections and 2 retropubic hematomas. There were 3 patients with postoperative urinary retention managed conservatively, without voiding difficulties on control visits. The objective cure rate after the follow-up was 86.8% (105/121). In patients with SUI and without preceding vaginal operations SPARC is a good method with low incidence of perioperative complications, promising long-term results and high patient satisfaction

Hemovigilancija i poslijetransfuzijske reakcije na krvne sastojke u bolesnika sa solidnim tumorima

Hemovigilance is a system of surveillance and alarm in transfusion activities from blood donor selection to the followup of the blood component recipients, gathering and analyzing all untoward effects of blood transfusion in order to correct their cause and prevent recurrence. A 5-year surveillance (2005-2009) showed the overall consumption of 6790 unit doses (1358/year): erythroconcentrate (EC) 973.4 ± 71, platelet concentrate (PC) 216 ± 66.93, fresh frozen plasma (FFP)122.4 ± 59.05 and cryoprecipitate (CP) 46.2 ± 26.63. During the five years, there were 38 adverse events (22 non-hemolytic febrile transfusion reactions (NHFTR), 16 allergic reactions (AR), or an average annual rate of 7.6 reactions ( 4.4 NHFTR, 3.2 AR). Neither serious adverse events nor death was reported. EC caused 0.043% of NHFTR (risk 1:2,326) and 0.015% of AR (risk 1:3,125), while FFP lead to 0.18% of NHFTR (risk 1:556) and 1.18% of AR (risk 1:85). No reaction to PC and CP was reported. The annual rate for 10,119 blood components (EC,PC, FFP,CP) was 0.043% of NHFTR (risk 1:2,326), and 0.032% of AR (risk 1:3,125). Our results are within the range of worldwide standards.Hemovigilancija je sustav nadzora i alarma u transfuzijskoj medicini. Prati tijek krvi i krvnih pripravaka davatelja do krajnjeg potrošača. Prikuplja i analizira neželjene doga|aje kako bi ih bilo manje u budućnosti. Potrošnja doza praćena je 5 godina (2005-2009) i bila je 6790 (1358/god): eritrokoncentrata (EK) 973;4 ± 71; trombokoncentrata (TK) 216 ± 66;93; svježe smrznute plazme (SSP)122;4 ± 59;05 i krioprecipitata (KP) 46;2 ± 26;63. Tijekom 5 godina bilo je 38 neželjenih reakcija (22 nehemolitičnih febrilnih transfuzhijskih reakcija NHFTR; 16 alergijskih reakcija AR). Prosječno godišnje 7;6 reakcija (4;4 NHFTR; 3;2 AR). Nije bilo težih reakcija i smrti. EK su izazvali 0;043% NHFTR (rizik 1:2326) i 0;015% AR (rizik 1:3125); a SSP 0;18% NHFTR (rizik 1:556) i 1;18% AR (rizik 1:85).Reakcija na TK i KP nije bilo. Na 10119 pripravaka (EK;TK;SSP;KP) godišnje bilo je 0;043% NHFTR (rizik 1:2326); te 0;032% AR (rizik 1:3125). Naši rezultati su u rangu svjetskih standarda

Hemovigilancija i poslijetransfuzijske reakcije na krvne sastojke u bolesnika sa solidnim tumorima

Hemovigilance is a system of surveillance and alarm in transfusion activities from blood donor selection to the followup of the blood component recipients, gathering and analyzing all untoward effects of blood transfusion in order to correct their cause and prevent recurrence. A 5-year surveillance (2005-2009) showed the overall consumption of 6790 unit doses (1358/year): erythroconcentrate (EC) 973.4 ± 71, platelet concentrate (PC) 216 ± 66.93, fresh frozen plasma (FFP)122.4 ± 59.05 and cryoprecipitate (CP) 46.2 ± 26.63. During the five years, there were 38 adverse events (22 non-hemolytic febrile transfusion reactions (NHFTR), 16 allergic reactions (AR), or an average annual rate of 7.6 reactions ( 4.4 NHFTR, 3.2 AR). Neither serious adverse events nor death was reported. EC caused 0.043% of NHFTR (risk 1:2,326) and 0.015% of AR (risk 1:3,125), while FFP lead to 0.18% of NHFTR (risk 1:556) and 1.18% of AR (risk 1:85). No reaction to PC and CP was reported. The annual rate for 10,119 blood components (EC,PC, FFP,CP) was 0.043% of NHFTR (risk 1:2,326), and 0.032% of AR (risk 1:3,125). Our results are within the range of worldwide standards.Hemovigilancija je sustav nadzora i alarma u transfuzijskoj medicini. Prati tijek krvi i krvnih pripravaka davatelja do krajnjeg potrošača. Prikuplja i analizira neželjene doga|aje kako bi ih bilo manje u budućnosti. Potrošnja doza praćena je 5 godina (2005-2009) i bila je 6790 (1358/god): eritrokoncentrata (EK) 973;4 ± 71; trombokoncentrata (TK) 216 ± 66;93; svježe smrznute plazme (SSP)122;4 ± 59;05 i krioprecipitata (KP) 46;2 ± 26;63. Tijekom 5 godina bilo je 38 neželjenih reakcija (22 nehemolitičnih febrilnih transfuzhijskih reakcija NHFTR; 16 alergijskih reakcija AR). Prosječno godišnje 7;6 reakcija (4;4 NHFTR; 3;2 AR). Nije bilo težih reakcija i smrti. EK su izazvali 0;043% NHFTR (rizik 1:2326) i 0;015% AR (rizik 1:3125); a SSP 0;18% NHFTR (rizik 1:556) i 1;18% AR (rizik 1:85).Reakcija na TK i KP nije bilo. Na 10119 pripravaka (EK;TK;SSP;KP) godišnje bilo je 0;043% NHFTR (rizik 1:2326); te 0;032% AR (rizik 1:3125). Naši rezultati su u rangu svjetskih standarda