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Svetislav Stančić (1895-1970), a piano pedagogue, pianist, composer, and founder of the Zagreb Piano School, was considered a central musical and cultural figure in the former Yugoslavia from late 1920s until his death in 1970. During the five decades of artistic and pedagogical work, he taught several generations of piano pedagogues and performers. His valuable personal library (the Svetislav Stančić Library), and personal papers (Personal papers of S. Stančić) provide information on his personal, artistic and pedagogical interests and connections. After his death in 1970, his widow Linda Stančić-Carnelutti donated this entire collection to the Piano Department of the Zagreb Academy of Music. The Stančić Library was stored in room 21, and the Personal papers are stored in the archive of the Croatian Music Institute. In 2015, the Academy of Music Library, which moved to a new building in 2014, received all of the materials of the Stančić Library (648 books, 2261 printed music, 188 gramophone records, 25 manuscripts of other composers and some periodicals), and in 2021 his personal papers were also transferred to the Academy of Music Library. In 2022, the processing of the Stančić Library was completed, making it available to all users and researchers in the Academy of Music Library. Information about the titles in the Stančić Library is available through the Academy of Music Library online catalogue. The value of this collection comes from the variety of materials, themes, authors, composers, editors, performers and editions represented. A variety of topics and approaches to the problem of piano technique is represented in the books, and the Stančić Library contains a wide range of editions of the piano repertoire. Stančić’s hand-written comments and notes in the books and sheet music enable a detailed analysis of his critical attitude towards the methods of other piano pedagogues of his time. They also provide insight in his pedagogic and methodological approach, technical solutions (fingerings, pedal), his approach to interpretation and his redactions of works by other composers. Also of great importance is the collection of 25 autographs of Croatian and Slovenian composers, some of which are the only existing copies (part of the Stančić Library), as well as the collection of Stančić autographs (part of the Personal papers of Stančić). The diverse material of the Stančić Library and Personal papers is a very valuable source of information, important for piano pedagogues as well as performers, musicologists and other interested researchers. The collections can form the basis of research on Stančić’s approach to technical and pedagogical issues, on his place as a composer in Croatian music, on history of the piano department of the Academy of music, and on the general history of Croatian cultural and musical life of Stančić’s time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Library of the Academy of Music of the University of Zagreb keeps a particularly valuable collection of personal papers – personal documents, manuscripts and other archives created and collected by local musicians, conductors, music teachers and music historians during the performance of their duties. In many cases, those materials came into the Library’s possession as a part of private donations and legacies. Recently, the librarians at the Library of the Academy of Music have started to arrange and describe those materials according to the principles of archival arrangement and description, and so far the personal papers of Theo Tabaka, Ivan Pinkava, Petar Dumičić and Zinka Kunc (Milanov) have been processed. The purpose of this paper is to point out the significance and value of such materials and to provide a brief overview of the contents of the personal papers processed so far. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

For the interval 1962-2022 y, during the continuos publication last 60 years, in Metalurgija Journal Authors from 40 countries from Mexico to China (all 5 continent ) have publish. The goal of the Article is give List of Papers published in this interval, 199 issues or 238 numbers, 2721 scientifi c and technical, and 287 contributions (total 3008 papers ) of Authors whose investigation results and ideas have been examined and found on the pages of this Journal. Thanks for all. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Quality scientific communication is key to the effectiveness of scientific research. After creating a scientific paper through scientific research, it is further evaluated and shared with other scientists. Based on these scientific papers, other scientists create new knowledge through new scientific papers. There is also a lot of pressure on scientists to publish papers. In the academic world, there is a certain pressure on scientists to publish the latest research as much and as often as possible. On the one hand, scientists are forced to publish a lot of papers (quantity), while on the other hand, they are required to have as much impact as possible (qual ity). Although the authors of a certain scientific field are familiar with scientific publishing in their field, the emergence of new journals makes it difficult to choose in which journal to publish their work and where a significant problem is created by the so-called predatory journals. The paper will provide an overview of indicators that can help in the selection of journals and how predatory journals can be identified. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. The paper discusses the trend of publishing papers based on graduate theses in open access scientific journals. The contribution of the repository of scientific papers to institutional visibility is explained, as well as the role of the library in designing and maintaining the repository. The study focuses on the analysis of the number of scientific research papers that originated from the graduate theses of the students of the three faculties of humanities and social sciences, and the frequency of access and download of the graduate thesis, and scientific papers and their citations. Furthermore, it is explored how long it takes to turn a thesis into an article, and what are the predominant categorizations of these articles. Approach/methodology/design. A bibliometric approach is used, with the content analysis research method that included the following indicators: citations, representation of scientific papers by scientific fields, categorization of papers, authorship, date of publication, and the number of reviews and downloads. The starting point for the research were all graduate theses stored in the Dabar repository at three comparable faculties of humanities and social sciences in Split, Rijeka, and Osijek in the period from 2013 to 2020, a total of 2791 papers. After connecting the diploma theses with the resulting scientific papers published on the Hrčak portal, the differences in citations and visibility of papers in the two systems were tested. Findings. The research has shown that approximately 6% of diploma theses from the field of social sciences and 2% of papers from the humanities are transformed into scientific papers published in journals available on the Hrčak portal. Most scientific papers are published up to two years after the graduate thesis is stored in the repository. The publication of papers in the journals available on the Hrčak portal significantly improves their visibility. The importance of open access to graduate theses in the Dabar repository was also confirmed. The limitations of the research relate primarily to the initial selection of graduate theses only in the field of social sciences and humanities. Practical implications. On a practical level, the paper can serve students and mentors who intend to turn graduate theses into articles, librarians in providing support to students, and editors of overlay journals as an analysis of the current situation and a starting point for selecting papers. Social implications. The paper provides an insight into the number and type of student papers that affect the visibility of the faculties and indirectly of the universities. Originality/value. For the first time, an analysis of student papers that originated from the graduate thesis themes and research was conducted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article deals with the history of the Fux family from Metlika in the region of Bela Krajina and the bonds between social elites of the town Metlika in Slovenia and the surrounding communities from Croatia. One part of the family history was taken from the personal papers of Emil Laszowski at the Croatian State Archives because he had a relationship with this family; the other part was taken from numerous published sources. The history of the Fux family was carefully researched by Jože Dular, a museologist, poet and fiction writer, who was the founder of the Belokranjski Museum in Metlika and its long-term director. He was married to the one of descendants of the Fux family and lived until his death in the house which was built in 1863 by Antonija Fux, born Wanka von Lenzenheim. The Fux family, who had been accumulating wealth for years (which peaked in the 18th and 19th centuries), made their social and economic position among the social elite along the border through marriages. Thanks to the diary of Emil Laszowski, which is also preserved in his personal papers at the Croatian State Archives it was possible to describe in detail the unhappy marriage and fate of Antonija Jr., born Fux and Daniel Šufflay from the nearby Croatian mansion of Brlog. Special attention in the article is dedicated to Antonija Wanka, married Fux, and her connections with Metlika folk revivalists such as Janez Kapelle and Anton Navratil. Navratil was the founder of the town’s reading room in 1865 and in his opposition to the German influence he mobilised not only the local followers, but also the adjacent Croats, of whom it is worthy to mention the Šufflays from Brlog, the Kniewald brothers from Grič near Karlovac and the Vranitzany family from Jurovo. We have consequently established that the social elite of such a small frontier town in the second half of the 19th century was international. In addition to the local Slovenes, it was composed of descendants of Czech immigrants (Navratil, Wanka von Lenzenheim, Horaček), Italians (Parma, immigrants from Monaster near Aquileia, Capelle) and the Germans from Kočevje (Sturm, Weibl and possibly Fux). The marriages of members of the Fux family with the border elites of neighbouring Croatia (Hranilović, Šufflay, Krištof, Lorković) were negligible. Namely, the composition of the Habsburg Monarchy and its administrative practices encouraged ethnic pluralism and frequent migration in almost all parts of it, which was the case in Metlika too. Finally, a few words are dedicated to the chronicle of the Fux family, which allegedly proves that they are of a noble origin. The transcript is in Emil Laszowski’s personal papers. Laszowski received the template from members of the Fux family, with whom he was a friend, as well as a relative. Special attention was paid to avoid mistaking this fictional creation for a historical fact. Although the “nobility” of the Fux family is proven to be a forgery, the question remains how this large family did not receive it at a time when families of clerks and soldiers received the nobility very easily, and the rich simply bought it. A sufficient reason for “merit and loyalty” to the emperor would be the longterm hereditary lease of an important post office in Metlika, which sent mail from Karlovac, one of the most important strategic strongholds of the Habsburg Monarchy, further to Ljubljana, Graz and Vienna. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the middle of 2023, a thirteen-year-old elementary school student in Lukavac (Bosnia and Herzegovina) shot a teacher with a firearm, causing him life-threatening injuries. It happened just one month after a much more monstrous crime had been committed by his peer in a school in Belgrade. Taking into consideration that in accordance with the positive (juvenile) criminal legislation in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, young persons of that age cannot be prosecuted by the criminal justice authorities, because the age limit for the onset of criminal responsibility is 14 years, in light of the aforementioned events, one of the vice presidents of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina submitted an initiative to the competent Ministry of Justice to amend the relevant legislation by lowering, or redefining the age limit for the onset of criminal responsibility. The paper presents different models of defining the age limits of criminal responsibility in comparative law, as well as tendencies related to their lowering, i.e. raising in the national laws of countries around the world in the last few decades. After that, the paper analyses the relevant international and supranational legal standards in this area, as well as the results of certain (neuro) scientific research related to this issue. Based on all of the above, it is concluded that the initiative to lower or redefine the age of criminal responsibility in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina does not have a valid scientific and legal foundation and that it represents a kind of moral panic and penal populism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper presents the development of Chinese contract law, which underwent significant legislative changes from the 1980s until the adoption of the Civil Code of China in 2020. Although the legislative models of Croatian and Chinese legislators largely overlap, the paper discusses whether Chinese law comprises any specific solutions, particularly influenced by the ideological philosophies, of Confucianism and communism, which prevail in Chinese culture and legal system. The paper examines the specifics of concluding the sale of goods contracts between Croatian and Chinese traders. The research questions deal with the implementation of the UN Convention on the International Sale of Goods and legal challenges to the validity of contracts when Chinese law applies. The author identifies two key challenges to the validity of the contract according to Chinese law, namely its form and content, as well as the scope of application of the principle of party autonomy. Contractual solutions are proposed to avoid some dubious interpretations before the Chinese courts. In conclusion, this article contributes to understanding the context of Chinese commercial contract law and its legal framework, and enhances thereby the party’s legitimate expectations and the quality of drafting sales of goods contract when engaging in business with Chinese traders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Self-archiving of scientific works on academic social networks can increase the author's visibility, searchability, usage, and citation of his papers in scientific community. Self-archiving policies of individual publishers dictate the possibilities of the author's use of this advantageous benefit of academic social networks. This survey provides an overview of the current attitudes of the publishing community and the possibility of self-archiving on academic social networks. The paper gives an insight into the attitudes of 59 publishers in whose journals the Croatian geophysicists (The Department of Geophysics, University of Zagreb) were publishing their papers in the period from 1980 to 2015. The analysis has resulted with an overview of the policies of the publishers crucial for this scientific community. The current results show that most publishers have a rather undefined or unclear attitude toward self-archiving. A large part, i.e. 61,2% of the scientific papers by geophysicists may not be self-archived on academic social networks, mostly due to unclear self-archiving policy of the publishers. The papers that may be self-archived on academic social networks may be posted in an accepted manuscript post-print version (51,7%), a pre-print submitted version (36,9%), or in the final published version (version of record) (11,4%). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. The aim of the paper is to emphasize the importance of the participation of library technicians in continuous informal education of librarians in the fi eld of communication skills. Approach. The fi rst part of the paper examines the theoretical foundations of librarian education in the fi eld of communication skills and their impact on organizational culture. Special attention is given to the particularities of communication in the reference and information service in public libraries but also within a network of public libraries. Authors suggest that there is a need for education in the fi eld of emotion management. The second part of the paper presents how the trainings were organized, specifi cally targeting library technicians from the Zagreb City Libraries. These involved two cycles of communication skills workshops focused on confl ict and crisis situations and stress management, and a one-time training on assertive communication and the eZaKi application. Final part of the paper provides recommendations for organizing continuous informal education for librarians in communication skills, based on theoretical foundations and practical experiences. Results. The results of the evaluation showed a high level of participant satisfaction with the organization and implementation of trainings, the value of experience exchange and learning during the workshops, the strengthening of community and awareness of organizational culture, as well as the need for continuity in the implementation of similar workshops. Practical implications. The description of the organization, implementation and evaluation of communication skills workshops can serve as an example of good practice in the informal education of library staff and as an incentive for other libraries to organize similar workshops....Originality. The paper is the fi rst in Croatian professional library literature to present an example of the professional development practice for library technicians in the fi eld of communication skills. The need for education in emotion management while working in the reference and information service is also indicated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim. The paper considers the Forum of the Zagreb Library Association (ZLA forum) as one of the noformal forms of professional training initiated by the Zagreb Library Association through which librarians nad LIS students can develop their competencies, including those necessary for the work in the information service whereby internal annual reports on the ZLA forum were used. Approach/methodology. The paper analyzes the motivation for the creation, development and implementation of the ZLA forum program, and presents the most signifi - cant statistics on its attendance. Results. The result of the paper is an overview of the topics of the ZLA forum that can meet the need for constant professional development of librarians in general, including librarians in the information service. Originality/Value. The paper describes the ZLA forum as an informal education initiated by the Zagreb Library Association. The topics of the ZLA forum are different, but they have in common that they provide the opportunity to acquire new skills and knowledge as well as to motivate other regional associations towards similar activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. The aim of this paper is to present the online information and reference services that school libraries provide to students, teachers and parents during regular and online classes, with a special emphasis on the services of the Jagoda Truhelka Elementary School Library in Osijek. Additionally, the paper will present the results of the content analysis of the websites of 257 school libraries in Slavonia and Baranja related to information and reference services. Objective. The aim of this paper is to present the online information and reference services that school libraries provide to students, teachers and parents during regular and online classes, with a special emphasis on the services of the Jagoda Truhelka Elementary School Library in Osijek. Additionally, the paper will present the results of the content analysis of the websites of 257 school libraries in Slavonia and Baranja related to information and reference services.....Results. Diverse online information and reference services off ered by school libraries are presented, including online access to materials, video recordings of events, digital collections, subscription databases and e-books. Additionally, the role of librarians' information skills in creating virtual school libraries and directing users to digital library sources and services are analysed....Limitations. Limitations of this paper may include aspects such as the limited scope of study (only school libraries in a specifi c geographical area of Slavonia and Baranja) and time constraint (2019 - 2022), which may aff ect the ability to monitor long-term changes or seasonal variations in the use of information and reference services. Furthermore, due to the dynamic nature of information technologies, rapid changes in this fi eld might mean that some research results quickly become outdated and maintaining relevance requires constant monitoring of new trends....Practical Implications. The practical application of this paper lies in understanding how school libraries use information and reference services to support learning and teaching, especially in an online environment. This paper can help by off ering guidelines for improving virtual school libraries and providing more effi cient information and reference services....Social Signifi cance. The social signifi cance of this paper is refl ected in highlighting the role of school library websites as key educational, informational and cultural online centres, especially in the conditions of online education and the closure of schools and libraries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Increasing the availability of information and reference services contributes to better education for students and quality support for teachers.....Originality/Value. The value of the paper lies in providing insights into the practices of school libraries and emphasizing the importance of librarian information skills in the digital age. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. The aim of this paper is to highlight the organization of information and reference services in a special library, the Zagreb City Museum Library, which can also be considered as a personal librarian service due to the individual approach and method of information retrieval during communication with users. Objective. The aim of this paper is to highlight the organization of information and reference services in a special library, the Zagreb City Museum Library, which can also be considered as a personal librarian service due to the individual approach and method of information retrieval during communication with users. Results. The paper gives an insight into the organization of providing information and reference services of the museum library for the needs of the parent institution and the work processes taking place within it. Although the primary targeted users of this library are employees of the Zagreb City Museum, examples of opening up this type of library to external users are presented. An individual approach to the user is nurtured as the basis of the personal librarian service. Since collection, preserving and processing valuable materials is no longer suffi cient for the sustainability of museum libraries, it is emphasized how timely delivery of relevant information to users enhances awareness of the purpose, importance and value of these small special libraries. Originality/Value. According to the author's current knowledge, this paper provides the fi rst overview and evaluation of the personal librarian service in a museum library within domestic framework. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objecctive. The aim of this paper is to emphasize the role of the school library in teaching students about the safe and responsible use of digital technology for learning purposes and leisure (digital literacy), evaluating information and content on the Internet (information literacy) and how to learn from diff erent knowledge and information sources (media literacy). Approach/Methodology/Design. Authors present an example of good practice of the Zlatar Bistrica Elementary School library and its participation in the Erasmus+ project Responsible Digital Natives conducted from 2020 to 2023, during which students participated in project-based and research-based learning in the school library. Activities with students such as cooperation, teamwork, use of ICT and modern learning methods are presented. Practical implications. An example of good practice of the Zlatar Bistrica elementary school library can be used to design activities to encourage responsible use of digital technology in working with students, both by librarians and other educational staff in elementary and secondary schools. Originality/Value. Authors give new insights into the possibilities of expanding the information and reference roles and tasks of the school library, which are more than just borrowing books and referring to bibliographic resources, particularly in developing collaboration between the school librarian and subject teachers not only within the school but also at the international level through European projects aimed at promoting lifelong competencies, exchange of knowledge and experiences and collaborative learning.....Results. The paper gives insights into the positive eff ects of collaboration between the school library and the Geography subject in acquiring information, digital and media literacy skills, as well as in the domain of learning how to learn, in research activities in a digitally safe environment, text analysis and summarization, adopting reading techniques and strategies, using popular science literature in research-based learning and presenting work results to students from partner schools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. The aim of the paper is, based on a survey conducted among users, to present how the Central Department of Science, Non-fi ction and Periodicals of Rijeka City Library solves complex information request from users and to gain an insight into user satisfaction with the provided service. Methodology. A pilot survey on user satisfaction with the services of complex information searches was conducted by using a survey method. An online survey questionnaire via Google form was used for data collection and conducted from September 19th and October 17th, 2022. The survey was answered by 60% of respondents, exactly fi fty-two of them. Results. The research results indicate that users are satisfi ed with the service of complex information searches in Rijeka City Library. They also emphasised diff erent expectations among diff erent types of users of a public library regarding the purpose of information searches and the need for individual approach to each user. There is also a noticeable change in users' knowledge of information sources and the need for continuous professional development of librarians in the fi eld. Social utility. The method of working on complex information searches in public libraries is not standardized, making this paper an indicator of the specifi city of operational methods of the Rijeka City Library. The paper can serve as a guideline for other public libraries on how to conduct complex information searches but it can also serve as a corrective measure for local improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. The aim of this paper is to emphasize the importance of strengthening librarians' competencies in working with older adults, using the example of the „65 plus" project by the Zagreb City Libraries. Methodology. The research was conducted among librarians participating in the „65 plus" project from October 25th to November 5th, 2022, using a survey method and an online questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of 28 open and closed-type questions and was completed by 38 respondents, representing 69 % of the target group. The research examined librarians' attitudes towards the necessary competencies for working with older adults, self-assessment of their competencies and sensitivity to the needs of older adults in general, the importance of lifelong learning and ways to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to work with this user group. Results. The research results show that the respondents consider themselves competent to work with older adults and believe that continuous education is necessary for providing quality service and development of new programmes, indicating that they are personally and professionally motivated to participate in the project. The most important general competencies necessary for working with older adults highlighted by the respondents are ethics, communication skills and the ability to adapt to new situations. The most important professional competencies are eff ectively providing information to meet user needs, the ability to teach users and the ability to provide and develop (new) services for users. Practical implications. The research results can help other public libraries in designing programmes, developing the competencies of their employees working in the reference and information service and improving services for older adults....Originality/Value. This paper presents the results of the fi rst research on the attitudes of librarians involved in the implementation of the „65 plus" project regarding the importance of various competencies and lifelong education for designing and implementing quality programmes for older adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. The aim of this paper is to highlight the attitudes and motivation of librarians to work in reference and information services, as well as the causes of their satisfaction or dissatisfaction with this specifi c work in an important user service. Approach/Methodology. The research was conducted in two large libraries, the National and University Library in Zagreb and the City Library of Zagreb. Both libraries have librarians who perform specialized tasks and dedicated organizational unit dealing with reference and information service work. These libraries diff er in their tasks and users, as well as in their functional, organizational and other characteristics. The research involved current and former librarians who performed or still perform reference and information service tasks. About twenty (20) librarians from each library participated in the research and the survey method was used. Results. The paper provides an overview of research results on the reasons for working in the reference and information service, as well as leaving that job, and the attitudes towards this work. The results indicate divided opinions among librarians regarding work in the information service, particularly between those who left voluntarily and those who chose to stay. These attitudes diff er in their views on the professional value of the work in the reference and information service and the work engagement of librarians in it. Most respondents agree that this job should be performed by competent individuals with high professional qualifi cations, although more simple user inquiries can be handled by less qualifi ed individuals trained to work with users. Additionally, some respondents who left believe that the job does not involve much work, while the majority of those still working consider it to be a job that requires a lot of work. Practical implications. The research results enable library managers to gain insight into the motivation of librarians working in the reference and information service. The paper contributes to a better understanding of the reasons behind those who want to leave this type of work and those who want to continue working in it.....Originality/Value. The value of this work lies in the fact that, for the fi rst time in the Croatian librarian community, a survey investigates the motivation of librarians reference and information service tasks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. The goal of this paper is to gain a deeper insight into the phenomenon of providing assistance to students in the information seeking process from the perspective of students as library users who turn to librarians for help when performing tasks related to their coursework. Approach/Methodology. The paper presents the results of research conducted using the method of semi-structured interviews with twenty undergraduate and graduate students from fi ve Croatian universities. The focus is on the phenomenon of assistance in information seeking observed from a students' perspective, primarily using phenomenography as the research approach. Research also emphasises students' perspective on the importance of the information seeking process, their expectations of librarian assistance and diffi culties they encounter during the process. Authors use the results to create a context important for understanding the phenomenon. Results. The research results show that students recognize the importance of the information seeking process and believe that it helps them acquire new knowledge and skills. They expect a wide range of assistance from librarians - from help related to sources (referring to sources and relevant works) to help related to the information seeking process itself (teaching and advising). Students experience the help of librarians as: (1) support in seeking, (2) discovery of (useful) works, (3) "instant" help in seeking and (4) facilitation of seeking. The paper, after reviewing theoretical foundations, presents the obtained categories of student perceptions and experiences. Practical implications. Presented results can help librarians to understand and provide assistance to students in the information seeking process, as well as in planning the development of information services in university and other higher education libraries.....Originality/Value. This research provides insight into students' perceptions and expectations of librarian assistance in the information seeking process and how they experience such assistance, which has not yet been conducted in the context of Croatian higher education and university libraries. The categories obtained from this research open up space for further study of students' perspectives on the phenomenon of librarian assistance in the context of the information seeking process and, more generally, on services providing assistance to students in the information seeking process as part of the academic educational process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. The aim of this paper is to explore the rich tradition and continuity of reference librarian education at the Department of Information and Communication Sciences (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb) for work in the reference and information service. It aims to present the development with regard to: a) the work of Department faculty with an emphasis on the work of Dora Sečić, former faculty member who outlined the foundations of modern reference service in Croatia with the publication of the book "Information service in libraries" in 1995; b) the implementation of the bibliographic paradigm in the content of undergraduate and graduate courses in information sciences; and c) preparation for the current reform of the study program. Results. The paper presents the past, present and future of reference librarian's edu cation at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, by conceptualizing mentioned development within the framework of four programmatic guidelines, i.e., possible roles of reference librarians as experts, educators, researchers and agents of transformation. Methodology. The paper presents results of analysis and comparison of historical sources such as the University of Zagreb's course catalogues, study programmes of the Department of Information and Communication Sciences at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, relevant monographs and other sources. Authors also compare relevant profi les of professional competencies for reference librarians with the current study programme of the Department. Originality/Value. The paper provides a rare insight into the history of the development of reference librarian's education in Croatia, documents the current state and developmental perspectives of reference librarian education in the context of the studies off ered by the Department. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. The aim of this paper is to critically review the content and outcomes of education for library reference work at the Department of Information Science, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek) and compare them with the competency matrix for library reference described in the publications of the American Library Association. Approach/Methodology/Design. An analysis of the current study program was conducted to identify all courses that off er competencies and skills necessary for work in the information and reference servic. These were then compared with existing guidelines and competencies for library reference work. Results. Department of Information Science, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek) off ers courses that cover the necessary competencies for library reference work. Limitations. The conclusions are based on a comparison of the Department of Information Science, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek) study program with publications of the American Library Association. Many educators and practitioners use those publications but they do not necessarily refl ect the Croatian experience of library reference work.....Originality/Value. The paper presents an analysis of the university study program at the Department of Information Science, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek) in terms of competencies required for library reference work in the reference service, which has not been conducted before. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: Hyperkalemia, due to its consequences and accompanying mortality, is an emergency condition that should be recognized and treated as soon as possible. This paper aims to present some of the available diagnostics and treatment methods for hyperkalemia, but also to point out the illogicalities of the insurance fund, which can indirectly lead to fatal consequences for patients. Case report: The patient presented in this paper arrived in time at the Integrated Emergency Hospital Admission where, due to the present symptoms and electrocardiogram findings, hyperkalemia was suspected. The above was confirmed in a short time with the “point of care” device and the treatment was started. The initial treatment consisted of appropriate drug therapy and transcutaneous electrostimulation, then a temporary cardiac electrostimulator was placed and emergency dialysis was performed. Later, heteroanamnesis revealed that the patient mistakenly took two bags of potassium citrate in the morning and in the evening, which consequently led to iatrogenic hyperkalemia. On the discharge letter, just four days before the mentioned event, along with the remaining therapy, the generic name of the drug Kalinor was stated: potassium citrate / potassium hydrogen carbonate 2/2 g 2 eff. and 1 eff. alternately daily. The patient interpreted the effervescent mass as the prescribed morning and evening dose, and the general practitioner had previously replaced the prescribed formulation with potassium citrate produced by JGL. Conclusion: Iatrogenic hyperkalemia is a rare condition, but like many other complications, it can occur due to the incorrect use of the prescribed therapy. In order to improve patient adherence, the use of brand names of drugs that are more understandable to patients should be considered. A general practitioner or a pharmacist must certainly choose a brand medicine when prescribing and dispensing, and the question arises as to why this is not allowed for a hospital doctor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper presents the conventions set by the International Labor Organization with special emphasis on those conventions covering the issues of health and safety at work as universal, written sources governing modern-day (collective and individual) work relations. It is a natural right (human right, right of man) to enjoy just and favorable working conditions that ensure: the rights to pay and compensation, equal for equal working conditions, i.e. of equal value without any discrimination, equality of men and women, decent life of the workers and their families, safe and healthy working conditions, equal opportunities for promotion, limited working hours, the right to rest and holidays, paid holidays and other rights. Despite the variations in the classification of the conventions, the paper presents the conventions of the International Labor Organization that the Republic of Croatia has ratified, (in the chronological order in which they were adopted, for it is the sequence in the passing of the conventions that testifies to the development of the labor law and the care for the working and living conditions of workers. A separate section of this paper addresses the convention in the field of safety and health at work [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Institute of Special Guardianship was introduced into Croatian juvenile legislation in 2019, by implementing the provisions of Directive 2016/800, which establishes procedural safeguards for minors who are suspects or accused in criminal proceedings. Although this institute was presented as a significant step in protecting the rights of children, four years after its implementation, challenges in its functioning have emerged that deviated from the initial expectations. The authors of this paper carefully analyse the development of the Institute of Special Guardianship, pointing out numerous existing dilemmas and shortcomings. They critically assess its implementation and highlight how it currently fails to fulfil its primary purpose. In their work, the authors propose a series of solutions de lege ferenda to improve the functioning of the Institute of Special Guardianship. Their recommendations are aimed at addressing existing problems and aligning the practice with international standards for the protection of children’s rights and minors. Their goal is to create an effective and fair system that will provide adequate protection and support for minors in criminal proceedings. Through this paper, the authors encourage further discussion and engagement to ensure that the Institute of Special Guardianship in Croatia fulfils its purpose and provides minors with appropriate protection and respect for their rights. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In order to stop the alarming pace of global deforestation and forest degradation, the Union adopted Regulation 2023/1115 on supply chains without deforestation (European Union’s Deforestation Regulation – EUDR). The key articles of the Regulation must be applied by large economic entities and traders from 30 December 2024. The Regulation is an expression of the regulatory will of the Union to influence the global stop of deforestation more strongly than with its previous relevant legal acts and policies, but also to contribute to sustainable forest management, restoration of biodiversity and climate stabilization. Zero deforestation and afforestation are of crucial importance for the preservation of irreplaceable ecological, economic, and social services that forests contribute to the well-being of man, and probably to his survival. The EUDR prescribes measures aimed at establishing safe and sustainable global supply chains that will not place on or export from the EU market timber, beef, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber and soy and their products, the production of which is linked to deforestation or forest degradation anywhere in the world. This also promotes the responsible consumption of targeted goods and products whose production is not related to the expansion of agriculture as the most common cause of deforestation and forest degradation. The paper analyses the motives, goals, and structure of the EUDR, as well as the foreseen system of obligations and responsibilities of economic entities and traders, competent national authorities, and customs of the member states of the Union and the EU Commission for the supply or export from the European market of goods and products that after 31 December 2020 are not related to deforestation and forest degradation. The research was conducted by use of data and information sources and the application of legal, political, economic, sociological, and environmental analysis and synthesis methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

After more than half a century since the beginning of a global movement for women’s rights, humanity still has a long way to go before achieving true gender equality. Currently, achieving equality of women and men is an important political and strategic goal at the global and European levels, as well as in the Republic of Croatia. This paper aims to provide a brief overview of the historical development of women’s rights in global and national contexts, to analyse the legislative and institutional framework of protection of women’s rights to equality and non-discrimination in the Republic of Croatia, and to present current data on the equality index of women and men in the Republic of Croatia based on international measurements. In conclusion, the current status of women on the way to achieving gender equality in Croatian society will be reviewed critically. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In denationalization procedures, that is, the right to compensation and/or return of confiscated property according to the Law on Compensation for Property Confiscated During the Yugoslav Communist Rule, the question of nationality is (was) extremely important. Namely, from 1996 to 2002, foreign nationals did not have the right to be entitled to compensation. Since 2002, the holder of the right to compensation is any previous owner, regardless of nationality, whose right to compensation for confiscated property is not regulated by an intergovernmental agreement. Therefore, the question of nationality is still important for the possibility of instigating denationalization procedures. In the mentioned procedures, until 2002, the question could arise as to whether a person was a Croatian national or not, that is, after 2002, the question could arise as to whether a person was a national of a state with which there is an intergovernmental agreement on compensation for confiscated property. In determining the nationality of a potential recipient of compensation, two principles of nationality law are extremely important - the principle of continuity and the principle of the primacy of nationality. The paper will analyze these two principles and their application in the denationalization process will be shown in the case of count Drašković. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Fever is a common clinical issue, causing concern for parents and being the most frequent reason for visits to pediatricians and pediatric emergency services. Pain accompanies children in various pathological conditions during their growth. Although the importance of pain perception and the use of analgesics is emphasized, pain in the pediatric population is still insufficiently recognized, unlike fever. Ibuprofen is one of the most commonly used medications in the pediatric population, indicated for reducing fever, as well as relieving pain and inflammation in various diseases. The pharmacological properties of ibuprofen indicate a good safety profile with effective results, contributing to its widespread use. The most commonly expected adverse reactions, considering the mechanism of action, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, are rare in children. In a healthy child, there are no adverse effects on the kidneys; however, in conditions of dehydration or kidney disease, fluid volume should be replenished before administering ibuprofen. Given its broad application during fever caused by infection, some conditions are associated with more severe clinical skin and respiratory infections. It is also linked to exacerbations of asthma and a higher risk of asthma if used during pregnancy and the early years of life. This potential association requires additional research to be methodologically confirmed. Therefore, in this paper, through a literature review, we present the effectiveness and safety of ibuprofen use in the pediatric population in various pathological condition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An emergency is defined as an event caused by a natural disaster and/or human action. The emergencies’ consequences can endanger the population, cause human victims, damage to property, and make an unstable economic situation. During an emergency, due to many victims and the scarce or inadequate resources for treatment, the healthcare system could be overloaded. Large-scale emergencies often lead to an overload of the health system due to the unavailability of material and human resources to care for many victims. Most often, it is a question of a lack of personnel, transport vehicles, medical equipment, and medicines. Nurses comprise the largest part of the healthcare workforce, providing professional assistance to many victims during an emergency. All segments of healthcare and almost all health personnel may become involved, at some level, in health emergency response and recovery. In the hospital system, the work of nurses is organized around-the-clock, however, every emergency requires certain adjustments of nursing care. Nurses must be familiar with specific disaster plans and protocols for their workplace, to be prepared and ready to participate in case of staff mobilization, to prioritize patients in evacuation and transport decisions, and maintain personal safety and safety at work, including specific protective workplace and disaster safety measures. Besides, they oversee patients' safety and protection. Floods, earthquakes, and epidemics (specifically the COVID-19 pandemic) are characteristic disasters in the Republic of Croatia and represent an immediate risk to the life and health of the population with a possible long-term impact on the environment. This paper shows the specifics of nursing care on the example of the mentioned disasters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Health care in the Republic of Croatia is organized at the primary, secondary, tertiary and health care institutions. Most nurses and technicians work at the secondary and tertiary levels, which includes continuous 24-hour care, and for this reason most nurses and technicians are exposed to night work. Night work affects health in a way that leads to sleep deprivation, fatigue, risk of mental and physical disorders and illnesses, but also disturbances in social and family life. 3 databases were searched: Pubmed, Google scholar and Proquest, the selection criteria were a systematic review of the literature and meta-analyzes, and only articles in English were considered. The literature review was performed according to PRISMA guidelines, the quality of the articles was evaluated by the AMSTAR-R evaluation instrument, the reliability between evaluators was made by the Cohen kappa coefficient, and the Corrected Covered Area (CCA) method was used to determine the overlap of the used literature. )). A review of systematic reviews and meta-analyzes, the results presented in this paper were obtained from 8 studies, 3 of which are systematic reviews, and 5 meta-analyzes, were published between 2013 and 2021 from different parts of the world (Europe, Asia, America), Australia, Africa). Research has shown that night work affects nurses' sleep in terms of reducing its quality, and health itself in terms of increasing the risk of weight gain, developing metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, back pain and increasing alcohol intake. In addition to the impact on nurses' sleep and health, night work can lead to other risks for nurses, such as the risk of needlestick incidents, injuries and pain, mental and emotional disturbances, the desire to leave and car accidents, and for end users of health care, which are patients, risk of mismanagement of drugs, pressure ulcers, hypoglycemia, urinary tract infections and nosocomial infections. Additional research is needed related to the issue of night work, both with the risks it brings and the impact of potential solutions on them. Continuous education of nurses on this problem is needed in order to timely recognize the consequences of responding to them in a timely manner and thus reduce long-term health consequences. It is also necessary to continuously monitor the health condition and improve working conditions in accordance with the risk assessment of each site. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this paper is to present work with cytostatics through the legal framework, the use of personal protective equipment and the practice of nurses at the University Hospital Centre Zagreb (KBC Zagreb). The treatment of malignant diseases is a long and demanding process, the main methods of treatment are: the use of antineoplastic drugs (cytostatics), surgical interventions and radiotherapy. Nurses, along with pharmaceutical workers, are the most exposed group of health workers to cytostatics. According to the definitions of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the quality standards of the European Society of Oncology Pharmacy (ESOP), cytostatics form a group of drugs that are classified as hazardous drugs. Working with cytostatics doesn't mean that the worker will get sick, but due to frequent exposure can lead to damage to cells and/or processes that can result in changes in organism. In order to prevent harmful effects, it is necessary to determine the presence of carcinogenic substances in the workplace and take appropriate protective measures. Prevention and early detection are the most important factors in reducing the frequency and consequences of their effects. During May 2022, a survey was conducted among nurses employed at the hematology and oncology departments of the University Hospital Centre Zagreb. 130 of 210 respondents participated in the survey, which is a response rate of 61.9%. Aims of the research were: to examine what kind of protective equipment nurses use when working with cytostatics and to examine knowledge about safe handling of cytostatics. The obtained results showed that the respondents participate in the education and they are familiar with safe handling of cytostatics. 67% of all respondents use personal protection when working with cytostatics which indicates the need for continuous education and improvement of employees' knowledge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The biological removal of nitrogen compounds using microorganisms is a key process in many wastewater treatment plants. Representatives of ammonia-oxidising bacteria and archaea, belonging to genera such as Nitrosococcus, Nitrosomonas, Nitrosopumilus, as well as nitrite-oxidising bacteria such as Nitrococcus, Nitrobacter, Nitrospira, and Nitrospina, have proven to be extremely effective in removing nitrogen compounds. Denitrification in plants for biological wastewater treatment is carried out by genera such as Acinetobacter, Agrobacterium, Bacillus, Flavobacterium. This paper provides an overview of the microorganisms used in the biological treatment of wastewater loaded with nitrogen compounds, including processes such as nitrification, denitrification, “anammox” and “comammox”. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Innovations are crucial for the development of the economy and society. Croatia began developing its innovation system at the end of the last century. Since joining the EU, Croatia’s innovation strategies and policies have been linked to those European. They are important for all stakeholders in the innovation system, especially the scientific community and the business sector, as among other things, they direct financial resources to priority areas and activities. A well-established innovation system and well-directed innovation strategies are prerequisites for economic competitiveness and societal wealth. This paper provides an overview of the strategic documents in the field of innovation and development of the national innovation system (NIS), with a special focus on the Croatian Smart Specialization Strategy (S3) 2016–2020, as well as an overview of the recommendations, from international organisations, for enhancing research, development, and innovation (RDI) in Croatia. The main results in the field of RDI and NIS development can be considered to be the following: (1) The importance of RDI for the economy and society has been recognised as has the need for cooperation between the scientific community and the business sector, and for the commercialisation of the research results; (2) The ministries responsible for science and economy have become jointly responsible for innovation strategies; (3) The first innovation strategies have been adopted; (4) The entrepreneurial discovery process (EDP), as S3 foundation, has become basis of NIS (“bottom-up” approach); (5) Agencies/institutions financing RDI projects have been established; (6) Knowledge and technology transfer offices have been established to support the commercialisation of research results and strengthen cooperation between the scientific community and the business sector; (7) Total RDI investments have increased. Further NIS development, RDI results, and Croatia’s potential shift in innovation rankings will largely depend on the implementation of international recommendations in S3 until 2029 as well as on putting S3 into practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper starts from the fact that the Council for Municipal Prevention of the city of Požega, within the jurisdiction of the Požega police station, i.e., the Požega-Slavonia Police Department (hereinafter referred to as PU), despite being established by decision, has not been active for many years (it has no work program, does not hold meetings, does not carry out activities, and is therefore non-functional). This is despite numerous risks present in the community, as unfortunately confirmed by the recent death of a young man in the city center. Therefore, through research and a review of recent domestic and international literature, as well as the activities conducted by the police in the field of community prevention at both the national and local levels, this paper highlights the reasons and needs for the establishment and operation of any council within the community, including this one in the city of Požega. It also provides a framework proposal for the creation of a work program for the council as a fundamental document, thereby offering a proposed solution to the problem of the council's non-functionality and failure to fulfill its tasks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Euthanasia and assisted suicide are undoubtedly phenomena that provoke a series of controversies, discussions, and divergent viewpoints in many scientific fields today. Given its controversial nature, there are numerous and diverse ethical, theological, political, medical, and particularly legal aspects of euthanasia. Discussions about its universal decriminalization and legal regulation are primarily based on fundamental human rights and the protection of these rights in various international and national legal documents. These range from the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights to the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, the practices of the European Court of Human Rights, and national constitutions and laws. In these documents, the right to life is presented as a counterbalance to the right to euthanasia and assisted suicide. Consequently, different legal solutions exist globally for the phenomenon of euthanasia and assisted suicide, from legislations that do not regulate them normatively or treat them as criminal acts to those that have decriminalized and de facto legalized them through legal solutions. Considering the numerous uncertainties related to this phenomenon and the fact that euthanasia entails human life and the protection of fundamental human rights and freedoms, it is unrealistic to expect a swift and universal legal regulation of this phenomenon. The paper initially explains the concepts of euthanasia and assisted suicide, followed by a brief comparative overview of the normative regulation of euthanasia and assisted suicide in some European Union countries. The fundamental part of the paper focuses on the analysis of the normative regulation of this phenomenon in the Republic of Croatia and the attitudes of surveyed Croatian citizens on whether euthanasia and medically assisted suicide should be decriminalized and legalized in the Republic of Croatia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Parenting represents the most beautiful but at the same time the most demanding role in the life of one parent. Modern parenting is very different from a few years ago due to numerous changes – in the work market, in the composition of families, in the relationship between men and women, by the appreciation of parental authority, and also by the relationship between parents and children. Given the complexity of the roles that modern parents have to coordinate, as well as the complexity of problems in the behavior of children and young people today, parents often need the help of professionals in parenting, which is still insufficiently widespread and known in our country. The aim of the paper is to describe and highlight the importance of professional education programs for parenting, the reasons for the inclusion of parents in parenting support programs, the characteristics of participants involved in the programs, and their expectations of the program itself, using the systematic review method of previous research on this topic. Although the necessity of professional assistance and support for parents is regulated by numerous laws and regulations, in Croatian practice we must nevertheless emphasize insufficient awareness of the need and benefits of professional support programs for parenting. Therefore, this paper aims to encourage the scientific, professional and general public to reflect and act at societal level on the importance and benefits of such programs, and to reduce the stigmatization of parents who are included in these programs, which is still present in our society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper deals with the analysis of selected fire parameters, namely fire compartment temperature and heat release rate, in three simulations in which the type of seating is varied as a fire source. The first part of the paper discusses the different fire models that are used to design fire safety of buildings, assess the possibility of evacuation of people from buildings, to create designs for the location of fire protection equipment, or even to investigate and determine the causes of fire and its progression. The second and third part of the article is devoted to the description of individual simulations, in which selected fire parameters are investigated in three simulations of seating sets with different designs of the frame part. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Goal. The primary goal of the paper is to present the research methodology of lost serial publications published by Croats in Australia, using the example of the publications Dom i svijet from 1932 and Caritas Croata from the 1950s. The first publication was mentioned in the literature, but lost and unavailable to the public. The second publication was not mentioned in the literature nor could it be found by searching the catalogues of public institutions. The secondary goal of the work is to identify the reasons for the unavailability and to indicate possibilities of researching old material that is not available in libraries and other public institutions but is a significant part of Croatian heritage. Approach/methodology. Methods used in finding and researching publications unavailable in libraries include structured searches of online and offline catalogues, content analysis of primary and secondary publications and online sites, community involvement and research of private collections. Results. The paper presents the newest results of research conducted during 2023 and early 2024 as part of the Croatian Emigrant Press project, during which physical copies of two serial publications were found. These publications are included in the bibliography created as part of the project, digitized and stored in open access repository. Based on these publications, research methods are proposed that can serve as a basis for researching other similar (lost) publications. Originality/value. The serial publications described in the paper were lost and inaccessible to the public for decades. Therefore, the discovery of these publications contributes to the preservation of Croatian cultural heritage. Since the publications are digitized and available in an open access repository, they can serve as a starting point for further interdisciplinary research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. The aim of this paper is to present example of good practice implemented by the Public Library „Petar Preradović“ in Bjelovar. In the context of Sustainable Development Goals, the library designed a local community based program „Go Green“ that includes workshops, exhibitions and lectures. The program emphasizes the important role that libraries have in promoting sustainable development and providing educational content for citizens. Approach/methodology/design. Relevant best practice examples show practical implementation of programs promoting sustainable development and designed for the entire local community. Practical use. Activities carried out through the „Go Green“ program are designed for the entire local community, not just library users. Based on the examples presented, other libraries can develop their own green programs with the aim of promoting environmental literacy within their local community. Originality. As part of the „Go Green“ program in 2022, „The Seed Library“ was launched as the first of its kind in Croatia within a public library. There is no previous mention of such activities in public libraries in domestic professional literature, making this paper useful for further research and education of librarians on green literacy through biological diversity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. Main objective of the paper is to present availability and loan statistics of works written by Nobel Prize laureates in Literature from 2000 to 2022 in ten Croatian public libraries but also to determine and analyze time periods during which the works were published, type and language of published materials. Methodology. Authors conducted the research in February 2023 by literature search method of library collections and library catalogues. A quantitative analysis of data on the availability and loan statistics was collected from catalogues of ten public libraries in diff erent parts of Croatia. Data collected refers to the period from February 10, 2022 to February 10, 2023. Findings. Research results show that all libraries off er a significant number of titles and copies of literature in question meaning that it is available to library users regardless of the size of the place they live in. Results also show that libraries in bigger cities have more diff erent titles and copies of works written by Nobel Prize laureates in Literature resulting in increased loan statistics. They also have more diverse collections of literature in the languages and time periods in which they were published, and regarding the types of library materials. Practical implications. Library staff can use insights gained by this research to improve collections of works by Nobel Prize-winning authors. Social significance. The paper indicates the important role public libraries have in ensuring equal access to quality literature, creating equal and favorable conditions for learning and informing their users throughout Croatia. Originality/value. Research subject and results are presented for the first time from this perspective. Further related studies are suggested, one being on whether library size can impact various features of its collections. Also, authors presented a method of collecting data on loan statistics that can be useful to other researchers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. The main objective of this paper is to encourage discussion regarding exhibition activities in libraries and to point out numerous challenges the library staff encounters. Authors present examples of good practice in the Public library "Petar Preradović" Bjelovar in order to facilitate organisation, implementation, cataloguing and evaluation of exhibition activities in other libraries. Approach/methodology. The paper provides a review of relevant literature regarding exhibition activities in libraries, including virtual exhibitions, and an overview of exhibition activities in official reports of the Public library "Petar Preradović" Bjelovar in the period from 2020 to 2023. The results. Authors present brief theoretical background of the exhibition activities and organisation of such activities in libraries. They also give detailed description of the process -- from conceptual design, organization of the exhibition space and collection of exhibition material to installation and preservation of exhibits and finally cataloguing of exhibitions. Presentation of examples of good practice can lead to successful implementation of exhibitions activities in other libraries. Originality/value. The main value of this work is theoretical and practical application related to library exhibition activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. The purpose of the paper is to promote the travelogue as a literary genre and form with cultural context, using it as a literary template for sensitizing children and young people to multiculturalism and culturally diverse society through an innovative program entitled „Children of the World“ designed by the Ivan Goran Kovačić Library. Approach/Methodology/Design. Motivated by the sensitive issue of migrations, the changing demographic structure of the population and the responsibility to participate in the process of creating a culturally diverse society, authors present a program that was designed, developed and implemented by Children's department of the Ivan Goran Kovačić Library, Zagreb City Libraries. Social significance. The social significance of the paper implies the promotion of equality in the provision and adaptation of library services according to the needs of the changing structure of the population, emphasizing the role of the library as a space that welcomes the concept of multiculturalism and cultural diversity while acting from the position of a mediator between the individual and society, i.e. as support for the creation of a cohesive society. Results. Specially designed travel lectures confirmed the need for services and programs that encourage cultural tolerance, indicated the positive aspects of cooperation with local community and supported the goals and mission of the Zagreb City Libraries by promoting critical thinking and emphasizing the right to free access to information as a way of supporting personal and social development through non-formal and informal learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this paper is to reflect on the essence (nature) of democracy, which is widely considered the best form of government. Although democracy is generally considered to be a kind of unquestionable value, there is no agreement on the answer to the question of its essence. The author seeks to outline the answer to that question in the light of the philosophy of Jacques Maritain, a great French philosopher and one of the most famous Thomists and personalists of the 20th century. Maritain also considered democracy to be the best form of government because it is the most adequate to the dignity of the human person, which is created in the image of God. For Maritain, democracy therefore reflects trust in human nature, and he sees the Gospel’s spirit of freedom and the hope of the Gospel’s brotherhood as the essence of democracy. The paper assumes that the true knowledge about the nature of democracy is a kind of antidote to antidemocratic and totalitarian aspirations. Maritain calls for democracy of a personalistic and pluralistic type, and opposes it to the modern, liberal and individualistic understanding of democracy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

According to the 2011 and 2021 population censuses, the Archdiocese of Đakovo-Osijek lost 78,885 Catholic believers or 16.88%. The demographic decline is particularly evident in rural parishes. The demographic decline, the rural exodus, i.e., the mass departure of the rural population to the cities and richer countries of the European Union, have been greatly changing and influencing the value-identity-religious structure of rural parishes. The paper starts with an exploration of the demographic breakdown and goes on to identify the emerging characteristics of parishes in the countryside and points to new circumstances in pastoral work. Thus, the third part of the paper elaborates on four pillars around which and on which it is necessary to build contemporary pastoral care in rural parishes; insufficient number of priests, synodality, subsidiarity and co-responsibility, and fostering a culture of meeting in pastoral activity, specifically the design of new pastoral units structured by several rural parishes that have become active centres of socio-cultural, neo-traditional »new-rural« religious life, based on capillary and categorical pastoral approach, to create religious cohesion and new religious identification. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper explores the concise genealogy of the political liturgy of the contemporary democratic constitutional state, demonstrating how the symbolic and ritual, mythical and hierophanic feature of premodern political forms persists in transformed social and political conditions as a key element of the contemporary political order. Following the research into the political liturgy of Georges Balandier, Claude Rivière and Roger-Gérard Schwartzenberg, as well as classical sources on the theory of the myth and ritual, such as the research of Mircea Eliade and Ernst Cassirer, the paper attempts to describe some of the key formative elements of political development, especially the transposition from premodern political forms towards the creation of modern political institutions, and their ritual and mythical foundation. In the paper, this shift and political change is compared with the concept of conversio morum, as a translatio religiae, and their use in a new political context and narrative. The author argues that modern democratic politics is strongly marked by the mythical and the ritualistic, despite the notion that the role of the mythical and the ritual had ended with the establishment of a political order that is legitimized through the rational realization of political goals and which does not seek reasons for its legitimation outside the political context. In doing so, the influence exerted by the Christian liturgy on the formation of the political liturgy of both pre-modern and modern political orders is particularly valued. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper explores contemporary challenges related to the development of artificial intelligence and its influence on theological-anthropological reflection. The main idea is oriented to the analysis of the transhumanist movement with its promises of cybernetic immortality and the enhancement of the human species. Starting from some characteristics of that movement, the author analyses its implications for Christian anthropology. The paper is divided into three parts. The first chapter, »Some characteristics of the transhumanist era«, analyses transhumanism as a transhumanism as a melioristic philosophy in which the Promethean challenge can be easily recognized. The second chapter entitled »Artificial intelligence and/for a new understanding of man« explains the monistic and dualistic approach to human reality and seeks to answer the question of whether a machine can think. The issue of dataism as the belief that organisms are algorithms that can be controlled is highlighted here. The power of data would lead to the supremacy of artificial intelligence that is attributed with divine properties. The third chapter, »Man’s creation in the image of God versus the creation of artificial intelligence in man’s image« deals with the key theological-anthropological question about man’s value and specificity. Various interpretations of man’s creation in the image of God are firstly explored, followed by an analyses of the sense in which artificial intelligence can be considered as a creation in man’s image. The concluding part brings some theological thoughts, at the centre of which is the danger of idolatry and the question of the inviolable dignity of man. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]