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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR EARLY RISK STRATIFICATION AND TREATMENT OPTIMIZATION IN ADOLESCENT IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS: PRELIMINARY RESULTS FROM A CLINICAL IMPLEMENTATION
No full textFEMORAL NEUROPATHY SECONDARY TO ILIOPSOAS HAEMATOMA: A CASE SERIES AND REHABILITATION OUTCOMES
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Importance of mental readiness in highly stressful professions
No full textIn highly stressful professions where decisions must be made under extreme pressure, mental readiness is a crucial factor in maintaining
performance, safety, and long-term well-being. Professions such as aviation, emergency medicine, military service, and law
enforcement require individuals as well as entire teams to navigate unpredictable, high-stakes situations where cognitive agility, emotion
regulation, and stress resilience are essential. Without adequate mental preparedness, professionals and team members are more
susceptible to impaired decision making,
burnout, and psychological disorders, which can compromise both individual and organizational
effectiveness. Despite its significance, mental readiness remains underemphasized in traditional selection and training programs,
which often prioritize technical and physical skills. However, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and neuroscience offer new
opportunities to enhance cognitive resilience. AI-driven predictive analytics, virtual reality (VR) training simulations, and biofeedback
systems provide innovative methods for assessing and strengthening psychological preparedness. These technologies can help identify
early signs of mental strain, optimize decision-making strategies, and develop personalized interventions to mitigate stress-related risks.
This paper explores the role of mental readiness in high-stress professions, emphasizing its impact on performance, safety, and
mental health. It also examines emerging AI-based methodologies and psychological strategies designed to enhance resilience, improve
decisionmaking,
and foster long-term occupational sustainability. By integrating these approaches, organizations can better
prepare individuals and team members for the psychological demands of their roles, reducing the likelihood of stress-induced errors
and improving overall professional effectiveness
RECOGNIZING EARLY SIGNS OF FIBRODYSPLASIA OSSIFICANS PROGRESSIVA IN INFANCY: A CASE REPORT
No full textSEGMENTAL ZOSTER PARESIS PRESENTING WITH FOOT DROP: A RARE COMPLICATION OF HERPES ZOSTER
No full textCarniolan lizard Zootoca carniolica (Reptilia: Squamata: Lacertidae) in Croatia: implication on species conservation
No full textAccurate species distribution data are essential for effective conservation planning, which requires taxonomic identification. We conducted molecular and morphological analyses, which revealed that the Carniolan lizard Zootoca carniolica Mayer, Böhme, Tiedemann and Bischoff, 2000 has been largely overlooked in Croatia as records had previously been attributed to the Viviparous lizard Z. vivipara (Lichtenstein, 1823) or the Pannonian viviparous lizard Z. v. pannonica (Lac & Kluch 1968). Z. vivipara has been listed in the national fauna of Croatia, and Z. v. pannonica was listed as species monitored and reported by Croatia under Article 17 of the European Habitat Directive. We analysed genetic (mitochondrial COI and cytb genes), morphological (differences in the ratio of mean ventral scale rows and number of femoral pores) and distributional data of the Croatian population. Our findings indicate that Z. carniolica, not Z. vivipara, is the species present in Croatia. However, given the limited sample size, we can not exclude that Z. vivipara may also occur in Croatia. Consequently, the occurrence of Z. carniolica entails conservation and management implications that differ from earlier assumption. We emphasize the need for further studies involving a significantly larger number of samples to confirm these findings
The spread of Trithemis annulata (Palisot de Beauvois, 1807) (Odonata: Libellulidae) in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula
No full textTrithemis annulata (Palisot de Beauvois, 1807) is a widespread Afrotropical species that substantially expanded its range in Mediterranean Europe in the second part of 20th century and most recently in the West Balkan region. A field study was carried out from June to September 2024 in the southern parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Neretva River delta in Croatia in order to investigate the species presence in this area. During the survey, T. annulata was found at 14 locations, seven in each country. The observations from Bosnia and Herzegovina represent the first record of this species for the country. It was found in a wide variety of habitats, both lentic and lotic, including lakes, reservoirs, rivers, larger ponds and canals. Considering that at several of these locations, the species was not found during surveys in 2022 and 2023, it most likely spread to this area recently. Additionally, two observations of T. annulata from North Macedonia that were found in the online databases Observation and iNaturalist represent the first documented reports for this country. These findings represent a substantial increase in species range and abundance in the region. The species’ distribution and spread in the Balkan Peninsula is also outlined and discussed