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The Social Status of Roma Women in Međimurje: The Path to Social Inclusion
No full textZbog svakodnevnog susretanja s Romima i zajedničkog života u istom selu, razvila se osobna potreba i interes za dubljim razumijevanjem njihove životne stvarnosti. Poseban fokus usmjeren je na položaj Romkinja, koje su unutar vlastite zajednice, ali i šireg društva često suočene s višestrukom diskriminacijom. Ovaj diplomski rad istražuje društveni položaj Romkinja u Međimurju s naglaskom na procese njihove socijalne uključenosti u suvremeno hrvatsko društvo. Glavni cilj istraživanja bio je steći uvid u životne okolnosti Romkinja i identificirati prepreke koje stoje na putu njihove pune socijalne uključenosti. Uz glavni cilj definirana su i tri specifična cilja koji produbljuju analizu. U svrhu ostvarenja ciljeva, provedeno je kvalitativno istraživanje temeljeno na trinaest polustrukturiranih intervjua s Romkinjama različite dobi i životnih okolnosti. Rezultati istraživanja ukazuju na to da se Romkinje i dalje nalaze u nepovoljnom položaju, suočene s brojnim preprekama u području obrazovanja, zapošljavanja, obiteljskih odnosa te pristupa javnim uslugama. Određene promjene tijekom godina u položaju Romkinja postoje i one su često u pozitivnom tonu. Kako bi se u potpunosti poboljšao njihov društveni status, potrebne su promjene kako unutar romske zajednice u kontekstu tradicionalnih uloga i obrazovnih vrijednosti, tako i unutar većinskog stanovništva kroz smanjenje predrasuda.Regular contact with members of the Roma community and shared life in the same village gave rise to a personal interest in gaining a deeper understanding of their lived reality. Particular attention is given to the position of Roma women, who are often exposed to multiple forms of discrimination, both within their own community and in the wider society. This dissertation explores the social status of Roma women in the Međimurje region, with a particular focus on the processes of their social inclusion in contemporary Croatian society. The primary aim of the research was to gain insight into the living conditions of Roma women and to identify the barriers hindering their full social inclusion. In addition to the main aim, three specific objectives were defined to provide a more in-depth analysis. To achieve these aims, qualitative research was conducted based on thirteen semi-structured interviews with Roma women of varying ages and life experiences. The findings indicate that Roma women continue to be in a disadvantaged position, facing numerous obstacles in the areas of education, employment, family relations and access to public services. Certain changes have occurred over the years regarding their position, and these are often viewed in a positive light. However, in order to fully improve their social status, changes are required both within the Roma community, particularly concerning traditional roles and attitudes towards education, and within the majority population, through the reduction of prejudice
The frequency of neck pain symptoms among Catholic University of Croatia students: cross-sectional study
No full textUvod: Bol u vratu jedna je od češćih zdravstvenih tegoba, te upravo ona čest je uzrok kojega povezujemo s funkcionalnom onesposobljenošću. Suvremeni način života, genetska predispozicija, loša postura, fizička neaktivnost te dugotrajno sjedenje ponajviše pridonosi nastanku bolu u vratu. Bolovi u vratu se liječe analgeticima, te postupcima fizikalne terapije.
Cilj: Cilj istraživanja je utvrditi učestalost bolova u vratu kod studenata Hrvatskog katoličkog sveučilišta. Uz glavni cilj postavljene su i hipoteze odnosno procjena učestalosti bolova u vratu s obzirom na dob i spol ispitanika.
Metode: Istraživanje se provelo opservacijski odnosno presječno, a kao glavni alat poslužila je LimeSurvey platforma gdje su studenti HKS-a anketu primali i rješavali online putem. Istraživanje je provedeno od ožujka do travnja 2024. godine.očetak ankete započeo je uvodnim informacijama o svrsi i cilju istraživanja kako bi se ispitanici kratko upoznali s istraživanjem. Anketa je sadržavala sociodemografske podatke, upitnik “The Oswestry Disability Index” o postotku oštećenja vrata, analognu skalu boli te dodatna pitanja. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 222 ispitanika različite dobi kao i spola, te su za vrijeme istog bili uključeni svi studenti navedenog sveučilišta.
Rezultati: Rezultati istraživanja pokazali su da ispitanici stariji od 30 godina imaju više problema s bolovima u vratu, te su češće kod žena. Dobiveni rezultati kao i analiza pomoći će u daljnjem unaprjeđenju zdravlja studenata, pisanju zdravstvenih članaka kao i u predavanjima.
Zaključak: Bolovi u vratu češći su kod žena i kod ispitanika starijih od 30 godina.Introduction: One of the most common health complaints is neck pain, which is frequently associated with functional disability. Contributing factors include modern lifestyle, genetic predisposition, poor posture, physical inactivity, and prolonged sitting. Interventions for treating neck pain include analgesics, therapeutic exercises, and, most importantly, education on proper posture and stress management.
Objective: The primary aim of this research was to determine the prevalence of neck pain among students attending the Croatian Catholic University. Specific goals included assessing the frequency of neck pain based on the student's age and gender.
Methods: The research was conducted observationally and cross-sectionally, using the LimeSurvey platform for online surveys. Students received and completed the survey online. The study began in March and was completed in April 2024. The survey started with introductory information about the purpose and objectives of the research to familiarize the participants. It included sociodemographic data, a questionnaire on the percentage of neck disability, a visual analogue pain scale, and additional questions. By the time the survey closed, 222 individuals of various ages and genders participated, including all students of the mentioned university.
Results: Analysis of the collected surveys led to the conclusion that individuals over 30 years old experience more neck pain, with women being more frequently affected. This confirmed the research questions and hypothesis. The results and analysis will assist in further improving student health, writing health articles, and delivering lectures.
Conclusion: Neck pain is more common in women and in people over 30 years old
Analysis of the Influence of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy on the Development of Postoperative Seroma in Patients with Breast Cancer: a prospective cohort study
No full textUvod: Karcinom dojke predstavlja značajan javnozdravstveni problem čije se liječenje temelji na multidisciplinarnom pristupu. Preferencije pacijentica kritična su komponenta procesa donošenja odluke o kirurškom zahvatu, a multidisciplinarni pristup najvažniji je u postizanju optimalnih onkoloških i kirurških ishoda. Metode liječenja karcinoma dojke promijenile su se u posljednjih 10 godina. Velik broj pacijentica prima prijeoperacijsku neoadjuvantnu kemoterapiju, a sve s ciljem postizanja kompletne patološke remisije. Pojava postoperacijskog seroma jedna je od najčešćih postoperacijskih komplikacija. Serom nastaje kao posljedica nakupljanja akutnog upalnog eskudata na mjestu uklanjanja parenhima dojke.
Cilj: Ovim istraživanjem nastoji se analizirati i ispitati pojavnost postoperacijskog seroma nakon pojedinih metoda liječenja karcinoma dojke.
Metode: Istraživanje je prospektivno kohortno, uključuje 90 pacijentica s operiranim karcinomom dojke u Klinici za tumore KBC-a Sestre milosrdnice u razdoblju od 15. 1. 2023. godine do 15. 4. 2023. godine. Pacijentice su podijeljene u dvije skupine: one koje su primile neoadjuvantnu kemoterapiju prije operacije i one koje su primarno liječenje započele operacijom dojke. Podaci se prikupljaju pregledom medicinske dokumentacije tijekom hospitalizacije 6. i 10. postoperacijskog dana. Analiziraju se opći podaci poput dobi, pušenja, BMI-a i komorbiditeta. Uspoređuje se medicinska dokumentacija između dviju skupina, fokusirajući se na primjenu neoadjuvantne kemoterapije.
Rezultati: Rezultati pokazuju da su pacijentice koje su primile neoadjuvantnu kemoterapiju imale manju incidenciju postoperacijskog seroma. Također su uočene značajne razlike u histološkim tipovima karcinoma, operativnim zahvatima te postojanju biopsije i disekcije limfnih čvorova između dviju skupina. Pacijentice koje su započele liječenje operacijom dojke imale su veću incidenciju povišenog krvnog tlaka. Analiza je također pokazala statistički značajnu razliku u dobi između dviju skupina, pri čemu su pacijentice koje su započele liječenje operacijom dojke bile starije. Ovi nalazi pružaju važne uvide za poboljšanje kliničke prakse i skrbi za pacijentice s karcinomom dojke.
Zaključak: Ovo istraživanje pruža važne uvide u vezi s liječenjem karcinoma dojke i postoperacijskim seromom. Neoadjuvantna kemoterapija i poštedni kirurški zahvati pokazali su se učinkovitima u smanjenju nakupljanja seroma nakon kirurških zahvata za karcinom dojke, naglašavajući važnost optimizacije postoperacijske skrbi. Dobiveni nalazi nude smjernice za prilagodbu kliničke prakse i ukazuju na prednosti ovih terapijskih pristupa. Integracija tih metoda može smanjiti incidenciju komplikacija te poboljšati kvalitetu života pacijentica. Daljnja istraživanja i integracija tih terapijskih opcija mogu biti ključni za optimalno liječenje karcinoma dojke.Introduction: Breast cancer represents a significant public health issue, with treatment based on a multidisciplinary approach. Patient preferences are a critical component in the decision-making process regarding surgical interventions, while a multidisciplinary approach is crucial for achieving optimal oncological and surgical outcomes. Treatment methods for breast cancer have evolved over the past decade, with a large number of patients now receiving preoperative neoadjuvant chemotherapy aimed at achieving complete pathological remission. The occurrence of postoperative seroma is one of the most common complications. Seroma formation occurs due to the accumulation of acute inflammatory exudate at the site of breast parenchyma removal.
Aim: This study aims to analyze and examine the occurrence of postoperative seroma following various treatment methods for breast cancer.
Methods: The study is a prospective cohort study involving 90 patients treated for breast cancer at the Sisters of Charity Hospital - Clinic for tumors, between January 15th and April 15th, 2023. The patients are divided into two groups: those who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy before surgery and those who were primarily treated with breast-conserving surgery. Data is collected by reviewing patients' medical records on the 6th and 10th postoperative days. General information such as age, smoking habits, BMI, and comorbidities are analyzed. A comparison is made between the medical records of patients who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy before breast cancer surgery and those who did not.
Results: The results indicate that patients who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy had a lower incidence of postoperative seroma. Significant differences were also observed in the histological types of breast cancer, types of surgical procedures, and the presence of biopsy and lymph node dissection between the two groups. Patients who started treatment with breast surgery had a higher incidence of high blood pressure. The analysis also revealed a statistically significant difference in age between the two groups, with patients who started treatment with breast surgery being older. These findings provide important insights for improving clinical practices and care for patients with breast cancer.
Conclusion: This study provides important insights into the treatment of breast cancer and postoperative seroma. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy and breast-conserving surgery have proven effective in reducing seroma formation following breast cancer surgery, highlighting the importance of optimizing postoperative care. The findings offer guidelines for adapting clinical practice and underscore the benefits of these therapeutic approaches. Integrating these methods may reduce complication rates and improve the quality of life for patients. Further research and integration of these therapeutic options could be crucial for optimal breast cancer treatment
Aestheticization of everyday habitation: Sociology of visual culture
No full textDiplomski rad istražuje estetizaciju svakodnevice stanovanja iz perspektive mladih
koji žive na području grada Zagreba. Rad se teorijski oslanja na suvremene teorije stanovanja
te fenomen estetizacije. Unutar teorijskog okvira ističe se pojam stila života i kulturnog
kapitala prema Bourdieu (2011) i njegovoj paradigmi distinkcije, kao i koncept interpretacije
sustava znakova Baudrillarda (2013) te Lefebvreova (1987) teorija proizvodnje prostora kao
estetske dimenzije svakodnevice. S obzirom na postmodernističku paradigmu brisanja granice
umjetnosti i svakodnevnog života, i stanovanje postaje estetizirano i odražava društvene
promjene kao svojevrstan fenomen. Opći istraživački cilj jest razumjeti sociološki aspekt
estetizacije prostora doma i kulturnog kapitala mladih osoba kao postmodernističku
paradigmu na temelju svakodnevnih praksi stanovanja. Istraživanje je provedeno
kvalitativnom metodologijom, metodom polustrukturiranog intervjua s ukupno sedam
sudionika koji žive na području Zagreba i dokumentarno vizualnom metodom
fotografiranjem predmeta unutar doma sudionika. Rezultati pokazuju da mladi na području
Zagreba kreiraju svoj identitet prema prostoru doma te estetizaciju koriste u svakodnevnim
praksama u skladu s njihovim kulturnim kapitalom. Potvrdilo se kako estetika doma nije samo
vizualni element već alat kojim se oblikuju svakodnevne aktivnosti, stvarajući osjećaj
pripadnosti i stabilnosti, kroz osobne vrijednosti i predmete koji povezuju ljude, prostor i
identitet. Otkrila se nova dimenzija razumijevanja svakodnevice stanovanja i estetizacije, čime
se definicija doma proširuje kao sredstvo percipiranja identiteta.The thesis is a research on the aestheticization of everyday housing from the
perspective of young people who live in the area of the city of Zagreb. The paper begins by
explaining the contemporary structure of housing through the phenomenon of
aestheticization of everydayness. Within the theoretical framework, the concept of lifestyle is
emphasized through the theory of cultural capital according to Bourdieu (2011) and his
paradigm of distinction, as well as the concept of interpretation of Baudrillard’s (2013) system
of signs and Lefebvre’s (1987) theory of the production of space as an aesthetic dimension of
everydayness. Considering the postmodernist paradigm of erasing the border between art and
everyday life, housing and habitation have also become aestheticized and reflect social
changes as a peculiar phenomenon. The general research goal is to understand the sociological
aspect of the aestheticization of home space and the cultural capital of young people as a
postmodern paradigm based on everyday living practices. The research was carried out
through qualitative methodology, using a semistructured interview method with a total of
seven participants who live in the Zagreb area and also using the documentary visual method
by photographing objects inside the participant’s homes. The results show that young people
in the area of Zagreb create their own identity according to the space of their homes and use
aestheticization in their daily practices in accordance with their cultural capital. It was
confirmed that the aesthetics of the home is not only a visual element, but a tool used to shape
everyday activities, creating a feeling of belonging and stability through personal values and
objects that connect people with their space and identity. A new dimension of understanding
everyday housing and aestheticization has been revealed, thereby expanding the definition of
home as a means of perceiving identity
Reconstituted families and the stereotype of the evil stepmother
No full textU diplomskom radu istražuju se rekonstituirane obitelji te stereotip o zloj maćehi. Teorijska podloga diplomskog rada započinje definiranjem obitelji te analizom njezinih obilježja i vrsta obitelji, kako tradicionalne, tako i one moderne, ali se naglasak stavlja na moderne obitelji među koje se ubrajaju rekonstituirane obitelji uz koje se pobliže veže predmet istraživanja. Teorijski se dio rada nastavlja definiranjem rekonstituirane obitelji i analizom odnosa unutar takvih obitelji. U teorijskom dijelu rada također se analizira bajka Pepeljuga i stereotip o zloj maćehi. U empirijskom dijelu rada korištena je kvalitativna metodologija, provedeni su individualni polustrukturirani intervjui (licem u lice) sa šest sudionika (pomajki/poočima). Riječ je o četiri pomajke i dva poočima u dobi između 27 i 38 godina koji žive u Križevcima. Kroz tri tematska bloka tijekom intervjua istražena su njihova viđenja o ulasku u rekonstituiranu obitelj i procesu upoznavanja s pastorcima, trenutnom odnosu s pastorcima, njihovoj ulozi, stereotipima s kojima su se susretali, očekivanjima drugih članova obitelji i društva, dinamike unutar rekonstituirane obitelji te odnosima koje su ostvarili s pastorcima. Na temelju rezultata provedenog istraživanja dani su zaključci o rekonstituiranoj obitelji te stereotipu o zloj maćehi. Zaključeno je da se poočimi i pomajke suočavaju s određenim stereotipima kada je riječ o njihovoj ulozi i odnosu prema pastorcima. Prihvaćanje novog člana obitelji, odrasle osobe koja će uz roditelje voditi brigu o djetetu ili djeci kao o vlastitom djetetu može pozitivno utjecati na pastorčad u raznim aspektima njihova života. Preporučuje se u budućim radovima istražiti kako sami pastorci doživljavaju svoje poočime/pomajke i jesu li oni sami imali stereotipe prema njima. Isto tako, s obzirom na sve veći broj rekonstituiranih obitelji i u Republici Hrvatskoj preporučuje se u istraživačkim radovima općenito više pažnje posvetiti rekonstituiranim obiteljima, odnosno svim aspektima vezanima za njih.This master's thesis explores reconstituted families and the stereotype of the evil stepmother. The theoretical basis of the paper begins with the definition of the family and the analysis of its characteristics and types of families, both traditional and modern, but the emphasis is placed on modern families, which include reconstituted families, to which the subject of research is closely related. The theoretical part of the paper continues by defining the reconstituted family and analyzing the relationships within such families. The theoretical part of the paper analyzes the Cinderella fairy tale and the stereotype of the evil stepmother. Qualitative methodology was used in the empirical part of the paper, more specifically, individual semi-structured interviews (face to face) were conducted with six participants (stepparents). There are four stepmothers and two stepfathers aged between 27 and 38 who live in Križevci. Through three thematic blocks during the interview, their views on entering the reconstituted family and the process of getting to know the stepchildren, the current relationship with the stepchildren, their role, the stereotypes they encountered, the expectations of other members of the family and society, the dynamics within the reconstituted family and the relationships that have been achieved with their stepchildren. Based on the results of conducted research, conclusions were given about the reconstituted family and the stereotype of the evil stepmother. It was concluded that stepfathers and stepmothers face certain stereotypes when it comes to their role and relationship with stepchildren. Accepting a new family member, an adult who will take care of the child or children as their own child alongside the parents, can positively affect stepchildren in various aspects of their lives. It is recommended in future papers to investigate how the stepchildren perceive their stepparents and whether they themselves had stereotypes towards them. Likewise, considering the growing number of reconstituted families in the Republic of Croatia as well, it is recommended that research papers generally pay more attention to reconstituted families, that is, to all aspects related to them
Knowledge Of Medical Professionals About Palliative Care: Cross-Sectional Study
No full textPalijativna skrb u Hrvatskoj prikazuje oblik medicinske skrbi koji se fokusira na bolju kvalitetu života pacijenata suočenih s teškim, kroničnim ili terminalnim bolestima. Cilj palijativne skrbi nije samo ublažavanje fizičke boli, nego i psihološka, socijalna i duhovna potpora pacijentima i njihovim bližnjima. Cilj istraživanja je ukazati na trenutno stanje palijativne skrbi u Hrvatskoj te analizirati znanje zdravstvenih djelatnika o palijativnoj skrbi. U svrhu analize, za potrebe istraživanja u ovome radu koristila se metoda anketnog upitnika. Rezultati pokazuju solidno osnovno znanje zdravstvenih djelatnika o palijativnoj skrbi, ali također otkrivaju nekoliko ključnih područja u kojima je znanje nedostatno. Najveći izazovi uočeni su u razumijevanju terapijskih postupaka (posebno u vezi s opioidima, adjuvantnim terapijama i upravljanjem bolovima) te psihosocijalnim aspektima skrbi. Provedeno istraživanje jasno ukazuje kako zdravstveni djelatnici imaju relativno dobro osnovno razumijevanje palijativne skrbi, ali da postoje specifična područja palijativne skrbi, kao što je upotreba morfija i opioida, emocionalna podrška oboljelima i njihovim obiteljima te razlikovanje između akutne i kronične boli, a što traži dodatnu edukaciju i pojašnjenje.Palliative care in Croatia represents a system of medical care that focuses on improving the quality of life for patients facing severe chronic illnesses. The goal of palliative care is not only to alleviate physical pain but also to provide psychological, social, and spiritual support to patients and their families. The goal of this study is to provide an overview of the current state of palliative care in Croatia and to analyze healthcare professionals' knowledge of palliative care. For the purposes of this research, a survey questionnaire method was used. The results show a solid basic understanding of palliative care among healthcare professionals, but also reveal several key areas where knowledge is insufficient. The biggest challenges identified were in understanding therapeutic procedures (particularly related to opioids, adjuvant therapies and pain management) and the psychosocial aspects of care. The conducted research clearly indicates that healthcare professionals have a relatively good basic understanding of palliative care, but there are specific areas, such as the use of morphine and opioids, emotional support for patients and their families and distinguishing between acute and chronic pain that require further education and clarification
The Role of Work-Life Balance in the Relationship between Living Work as a Calling and Employees Well-Being
No full textDosadašnja su istraţivanja pokazala da ţivljenje posla kao poziva moţe dovesti do niza pozitivnih, ali i negativnih ishoda za zaposlenike. Pretpostavlja se da ishodi koje zaposlenici s navedenom radnom orijentacijom doţivljavaju ovise o nekoj trećoj varijabli, odnosno moderatoru. Budući da zaposlenici koji ţive svoj posao kao poziv imaju tendenciju ţrtvovati svoje osobno vrijeme za posao, pretpostavlja se da će dobro uspostavljenja ravnoteţa između privatnog i poslovnog ţivota kod ovih zaposlenika dovesti do pozitivnih ishoda i obrnuto. S obzirom na to, cilj je ovog istraţivanja bio istraţiti moderacijsku ulogu ravnoteţe privatnog i poslovnog ţivota u odnosu između ţivljenja posla kao poziva i dobrobiti zaposlenika uključujući zadovoljstvo ţivotom, percipirani stres i sagorijevanje na poslu. U istraţivanju je sudjelovalo 243 sudionika, od kojih je 202 bilo ţenskog spola (83,1%), a 41 (16,9%) muškog spola. Kriterij za uključivanje je bila zaposlenost od minimalno godinu dana. Istraţivanje je provedeno online putem u obliku LimeSurvey upitnika koji je uključivao Upitnik sociodemografskih obilježja, Skalu življenja posla kao poziva, Skalu ravnoteže poslovnog i privatnog života, Skalu zadovoljstva životom, Skalu percipiranog stresa i Oldenburški upitnik sagorijevanja na poslu. Kako bi se odgovorilo na postavljene istraţivačke probleme korišteni su deskriptivni pokazatelji, Pearsonov koeficijent korelacije te moderacijske analize. Dobiveni rezultati ukazuju na postojanje statistički značajne niske pozitivne povezanosti ţivljenja posla kao poziva sa zadovoljstva ţivotom, zatim statistički značajne niske negativne povezanosti s percipiranim stresom te statistički značajne umjerene negativne povezanosti sa sagorijevanjem na poslu. Osim toga, dobivena je statistički značajna umjerena pozitivna povezanost između ravnoteţe privatnog i poslovnog ţivota i zadovoljstva ţivotom te statistički značajna umjerena negativna povezanost s percipiranim stresom i sa sagorijevanjem na poslu. Očekivana moderacijska uloga ravnoteţe privatnog i poslovnog ţivota u odnosu između ovih varijabli nije potvrđena.Previous research has shown that living work as a calling can lead to a range of both positive and negative outcomes for employees. It is assumed that the outcomes experienced by employees with this type of work orientation depend on a third variable, i.e., a moderator. Since employees who live their work as a calling tend to sacrifice their personal time for their work, it is assumed that a well-established work-life balance may lead to positive outcomes for these employees, and vice versa. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to examine the moderating role of work-life balance in the relationship between living work as a calling and employee well-being, including life satisfaction, perceived stress, and job burnout. A total of 243 participants took part in the study, of whom 202 were female (83.1%) and 41 male (16.9%). The inclusion criterion was being employed for at least one year. The study was conducted online using a LimeSurvey questionnaire, which included a sociodemographic questionnaire, Living a Calling Scale (LCS), Work-Life Balance (WLB), The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI). To address the stated research questions, descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and moderation analyses were used. The results indicated a statistically significant weak positive correlation between living work as a calling and life satisfaction, a statistically significant weak negative correlation with perceived stress and a statistically significant moderate negative correlation with burnout. Furthermore, a statistically significant moderate positive correlation was found between work-life balance and life satisfaction, and statistically significant moderate negative correlations were found with perceived stress and burnout. The expected moderating role of work-life balance in the relationship between the studied variables was not confirmed
Disinformation about the Israel-Palestinian conflict in the Croatian media area
No full textOvaj rad detaljno analizira način na koji se izraelsko-palestinski sukob prikazuje u
hrvatskom medijskom području, s posebnim naglaskom na prisutnost dezinformacija, političke
pristranosti i emocionalno obojenih interpretacija koje često oblikuju percepciju javnosti. Cilj ovog
rada je identificirati dezinformacije i propagandne narative u hrvatskom medijskom području o
izraelsko-palestinskom sukobu te razumjeti metode i tehnike koje različiti akteri koriste za
manipulaciju informacijama. Kvalitativan pristup odabran je sukladno općem cilju rada – analiza
konstrukcije dezinformacija o izraelsko-palestinskom sukobu u hrvatskom medijskom području
– koji je usmjeren na stjecanje strukturalnog i tematskog uvida i dubinsku analizu. Kako bi se
dobio širi uvid u specifičnosti i probleme medijskog izvještavanja. Kodiranje cjelokupne
empirijske građe provedeno je usporednom analizom promatrajući cjelokupan opus kao cjelinu.
Polustrukturirani intervjui provedeni su kao eksplorativna studija s ciljem otkrivanja ključnih
točaka istraživanog fenomena, nakon čega je uslijedila opširnija analiza medijskih sadržaja.
Analizirani su hrvatski medijski online portali prema shemi ključnih riječi i relevantnih događaja
koji se na njima višestruko pojavljuju. Rezultati analize medijskih sadržaja pokazali su da se u
izvještavanju često koriste površni izvori, zbog čega nedostaje širi kontekst koji bi jasnije razložio
kompleksnost sukoba. Prisutna selektivna uporaba terminologije i ideološki određeni okviri, u
konačnici doprinose stvaranju iskrivljene i pojednostavljene slike sukoba u javnom prostoru.
Praksa medijskih dezinformacija, ističe se u radu, nije izolirani fenomen. Kako pokazuje
komparativna literatura odraz je dubljih problema unutar medijskog sustava, uključujući
nedostatak profesionalne odgovornosti i svjesnosti o ulozi medija u oblikovanju javnog mnijenja.
U ovoj perspektivi stoji i doprinos ovog diplomskog istraživanja, koje na specifičnoj studiji slučaja
ukazuje na potrebu za jačanjem profesionalnih standarda u novinarstvu, unapređenjem medijske
pismenosti među publikom te provođenjem dodatnih istraživanja koja bi obuhvatila širi spektar
medijskih formata, uključujući televiziju, tisak i društvene mreže, kao i detaljniju analizu
percepcije različitih segmenata publike.This thesis provides a detailed analysis of how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is portrayed
in the Croatian media area, with a particular focus on the presence of disinformation, political
bias, and emotionally charged interpretations that often shape public perception. The aim of this
paper is to identify disinformation and propaganda narratives in Croatian media area reporting
on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to understand the methods and techniques used by various
actors to manipulate information. A qualitative approach was chosen in line with the general goal
of the thesis – analyzing the construction of disinformation about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
in Croatian media area – which is directed toward gaining structural and thematic insight
through in-depth analysis. This approach allows for a broader understanding of the specific
characteristics and challenges of media reporting. Coding of the entire empirical material was
carried out through comparative analysis, treating the corpus as an interconnected whole. Semistructured
interviews were conducted as an exploratory study to identify the key aspects of the
phenomenon under investigation, followed by a more extensive analysis of media content.
Croatian online media portals were analyzed using a keyword and event-based framework,
focusing on frequently recurring topics. The results of the media content analysis revealed that
reporting often relies on superficial sources, leading to a lack of broader context necessary to
adequately explain the complexity of the conflict. The selective use of terminology and
ideologically framed narratives ultimately contribute to the creation of a distorted and
oversimplified image of the conflict in the public sphere. The practice of media disinformation,
as emphasized in this thesis, is not an isolated phenomenon. As comparative literature shows, it
reflects deeper issues within the media system, including the lack of professional responsibility
and awareness of the media’s role in shaping public opinion. From this perspective, the
contribution of this thesis lies in its case study approach, which highlights the need to strengthen
professional standards in journalism, improve media literacy among audiences, and conduct
further research that includes a broader range of media formats—such as television, print, and
social media—as well as a more detailed analysis of the perceptions of different audience
segments
145th HV Brigade in the Homeland War - Organization, Composition and Combat Operations
No full textOvaj diplomski rad analizira ustrojstvo, sastav i cjelokupno borbeno djelovanje 145.
brigade iz zagrebačke Dubrave tijekom Domovinskog rata. Temeljna literatura rada bit će
monografija o brigadi, objavljena 2011. godine. Kako bi se bolje razumjeli uvjeti u kojima je 145.
brigada nastala i djelovala, prvi dio rada posvetit će se općem pregledu tijeka Domovinskog
rata. Drugi dio kronološki prati ratni put brigade i njezino sudjelovanje na različitim
bojišnicama, počevši od borbi na Banovini 1991. pa sve do operacije Oluja. Uz spomenutu
monografiju, rad će se oslanjati na relevantnu historiografsku literaturu o Domovinskom ratu.
Pri istraživanju i pisanju koristit će se deskriptivna i deduktivna metoda te metode analize i
sinteze.This thesis analyzes the organization, composition, and overall combat operations of the
145th Brigade from Zagreb’s Dubrava during the Homeland War. The primary source for this
research will be the brigade’s monograph, published in 2011. To better understand the
conditions in which the 145th Brigade was formed and operated, the first part of the thesis will
provide a general overview of the course of the Homeland War. The second part will
chronologically follow the brigade’s war path and its involvement on various battlefronts,
starting from the battles in Banovina in 1991 up to its participation in Operation Storm. In
addition to the mentioned monograph, the thesis will rely on relevant historiographical
literature on the Homeland War. The research and writing process will employ descriptive and
deductive methods, as well as methods of analysis and synthesis
Emotional Competence and Burnout Syndrome among Employees in the Service Sector
No full textCilj ovog istraživanja bio je ispitati povezanost emocionalne kompetencije i sindroma sagorijevanja kod zaposlenika u sektoru uslužnih djelatnosti u Republici Hrvatskoj. Također, htjela se ispitati opća razina sindroma sagorijevanja kod zaposlenika u uslužnim djelatnostima te igraju li demografske odrednice ulogu u predviđanju sindroma sagorijevanja.
Prilikom istraživanja sudjelovalo je 310 sudionika, od čega je uzeto u obzir 250 s obzirom na to da preostalih 60 sudionika nije u potpunosti ispunilo upitnike. Prosječna dob sudionika iznosi 37,18 godina. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 166 žena i 83 muškarca. Istraživanje je provedeno od studenog 2023. godine do kolovoza 2024. godine online putem.
Ovim istraživanjem potvrđeno je da postoji povezanost između emocionalne kompetencije i sindroma sagorijevanja. Sudionici koji su imali više rezultate na skalama emocionalne kompetencije u prosjeku su imali niže rezultate na upitniku intenziteta sagorijevanja. Također, dobiveni rezultati ukazuju na ozbiljne znakove upozorenja sindroma sagorijevanja kod zaposlenika u uslužnim djelatnostima u Republici Hrvatskoj. Demografske karakteristike nisu imale značajan doprinos u predviđanju rezultata sagorijevanja. Što se tiče komponenti emocionalne kompetencije, skala sposobnosti uočavanja i razumijevanja emocija, kao i skala regulacije emocija imale su značajan doprinos u predviđanju sagorijevanja. Skala imenovanja i izražavanja emocija nije imala značajan doprinos.
Zaključno, nalazi ovog istraživanja ističu važnost emocionalne kompetencije pri nastanku i suočavanju sa sindromom sagorijevanja.The aim of this research was to examine the relationship between emotional competence and burnout syndrome among employees in the service sector in the Republic of Croatia. We also wanted to examine the general level of burnout syndrome among employees in service industries and whether demographic factors play a role in predicting burnout syndrome.
During the research, 310 people participated of which 250 were taken into account, considering that the remaining 60 participants did not completely fill out the survey. The average age of the respondents is 37,18 years. In this research participated 166 women and 83 men. The research was conducted from November 2023 to August 2024 via online questionnaire.
This research confirmed that there is a connection between emotional competence and burnout syndrome. Participants who had higher scores on emotional competence scales had lower scores on average on the burnout intensity questionnaire. Also, the obtained results indicate special warning signs of burnout syndrome among employees in service industries in the Republic of Croatia. Demographic characteristics did not have a significant contribution in predicting burnout results. Regarding the components of emotional competence, the scale of the ability to perceive and understand emotions, as well as the scale of emotion regulation, had a significant contribution in predicting burnout. The scale of naming and expressing emotions did not have a significant contribution.
In conclusion, the findings of this research emphasize the importance of emotional competence in the occurrence and coping with burnout syndrome