Wissenschaftliches Journal · EZB
Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia anad Herzegovina
Inhaltsverzeichnis
14.09.2026
Tomaž Prelog, Marko Kavčič, Simona Ivancan, Neža Salobir, Janez JazbecThis narrative review synthesizes current evidence on incidence, the immunologic basis of hypersensitivity—including the recently clarified role of anti-PEG (rather than anti-protein) antibodies—genetic predisposition, differential diagnosis from asparaginase-associated hyperammo …
24.06.2026
Shahd Hamran, Zaineh Alnoubani, Raghad Elsherif, Zoran Gatalica, Semir Vranic, Giridhara Rathnaiah BabuThis review synthesizes current evidence on the global epidemiology and prevention of lung cancer, with a focused analysis of the Southeastern Europe region. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, reflecting persistent exposure to modifiable …
25.03.2026
Jelena Roganović, Calogero Virgone, Luisa SantoroObjective. To synthesize current evidence on the diagnosis, histopathological evaluation, clinical features, management, and follow-up of appendiceal neuroendocrine tumors (aNETs) in children and adolescents, and to outline key differences from their adult counterparts. Backgroun …
03.02.2026
Spiros Delis, Nikolaos Taprantzis, Dimosthenis Chrysikos, Amir Shihada, Theodore TroupisObjective. This retrospective case series study aims to assess the clinical role of surgical re-resection for isolated local recurrence of pancreatic cancer, integrating detailed case presentations with current evidence to clarify patient selection criteria, operative feasibility …
30.07.2026
Enver Zerem, Azra Husić, Maja Karin, Tanja Glamočanin, Mirela Bašić Denjagić, Emil Babić, Zumreta Bihorac- Kučuk, Goran Bokan, Nerma Čustović, Aida Dumpor, Belma Hadžiselimović, Admir Kurtcehajic, Ljubica Jovandić, Predrag Jovanović, Amila Mehmedović, Nataša Pilipović-Broćeta, Dženita Salihefendić, Nadža ZubčevićMetabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the leading cause of chronic liver disease in Bosnia and Herzegovina and a major contributor to liver- and cardiovascular-related morbidity and mortality. These national guidelines provide the first country-speci …
30.07.2026
Areti Kalfoutzou, Cleopatra Rapti, Spyros Sfikas, Eleftheria Bagiokou, Nikolaos Chaleplidis, Vasileios Kolintzikis, Vasileios RamfidisObjective. Myxopapillary ependymoma (MPE) is a rare tumor of ependymal origin that commonly arises within the spinal canal. It is rather benign and slow-growing; however, it tends to recur along the central nervous system (CNS), usually after incomplete resection or tumor seeding …
22.07.2026
Alpha Madu, Himanshi GargObjective. Ketoacidosis is the most common cause of high anion gap metabolic acidosis in acute medical settings. Although bedside detection is straightforward, identifying the underlying aetiology may be challenging, particularly in patients with diabetes, in whom multiple mechan …
14.07.2026
Ivana Dolusic, Ksenija Bazdaric, Silvije Segulja, Gordana Starcevic Klasan, Hrvoje Vlahovic, Bojan Miletic, Mirela VuckovicObjective. Total hip arthroplasty is one of the most common orthopedic procedures. When the surgery is successful and followed by high-quality physiotherapy, the patients’ quality of life usually improves. This randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the impact of anti-g …
23.06.2026
Jelena Roganović, Martina Zubović, Ana Đorđević, Silvije ŠeguljaObjective. To analyze the characteristics, etiology, diagnostic evaluation, management, follow-up, and outcomes of children with chronic neutropenia treated at a tertiary care pediatric hospital in Croatia. Materials and Methods. We retrospectively reviewed the demographic, clini …
26.05.2026
Georgios Kaklamanis, Dimosthenis Chrysikos, Panagiotis Voulgaris, Vaios Primikiris, Maria Piagkou, Theodoros TroupisObjective. This retrospective study aimed to record, analyze, and evaluate data concerning patients who underwent total thyroidectomy, focusing on the main indications that led to surgical therapy, as well as postoperative complications and oncological outcomes. Materials and Met …
18.05.2026
Teodora Karevska, Golubinka Boshevska, Elizabeta Jancheska, Maja Vukovikj, Senada Karishik, Gala Matevska, Gordana Nikolovska, Aneta Peshnachka, Dragan Kochinski, Kristina Stavridis, Enkela Polozhani, Milica Simova, Marija Andonovska, Gorica Popova, Icko GjorgoskiObjective. To describe the epidemiological, molecular, and genomic characteristics of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) detected through the national severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) surveillance system in North Macedonia across three consecutive seasons (2022/2023-2024/ …
18.05.2026
Jelena Roganović, Andrea Kevrić, Ana ĐorđevićObjective. Infantile hemangiomas (IH) are common benign vascular tumors of infancy that typically undergo gradual spontaneous regression over several years, although a minority require treatment. Propranolol, a non-selective β-adrenergic antagonist, is the first-line therapy for …
04.05.2026
Maryna Kreslova, Livia Puljak, Damir SapunarObjectives. Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has unfolded in two phases: the onset of the Donbas war and the annexation of Crimea in 2014, and the full-scale invasion in 2022. We examined the changes in Ukrainian scholarly publishing across these disruption periods. Methods. U …
22.04.2026
Fouad Kasim Mohammad, Maha Ahmed RamadhanObjective. This meta-analysis aimed to compile and analyze WBChE activity using the modified electrometric method to establish normal or baseline enzyme activity values in ruminants (sheep, goats, cattle, and buffalo). Materials and Methods. This is a one-group randomized-effect …
25.03.2026
Grigorios Stefanou, Dimosthenis Chrysikos, Dimitrios Filippou, George Tsakotos, Theodore TroupisObjective. This review aims to summarize the Henle trunk configurations and tributary patterns presented in cadaveric, intraoperative, and imaging studies. Background. The Henle gastrocolic trunk is a highly variable venous structure formed by the confluence of the gastric, colic …
25.03.2026
Georgios Paraskevas, Christos Lyrtzis, Georgios Trikoilis, Alexia Maistrellis, Maria PiagkouObjective. To describe a rare cadaveric topographical variation of the median nerve (MN) involving an atypical relationship with the brachialis muscle (BM). Such variations, although uncommon, may complicate surgical procedures, regional anesthesia, and imaging interpretation. Th …
25.03.2026
Maja Ban, Toni Ćosić, Irena Canjuga, Ivica Matić, Vesna MijočObjective. The Yale Physical Activity Survey (YPAS) is one of the most commonly used questionnaires to assess physical activity (PA) levels in older adults. Although previous studies have explored its validity properties against accelerometry, to date, no evidence has been provid …
25.03.2026
Danela Relić, Ivica Matić, Livia Puljak, Marta ČivljakObjective. This study aimed to analyze the frequency of workplace violence against nurses in Croatia, its psychological consequences, and existing institutional measures to address this issue. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among Croatian nur …
24.03.2026
Krešimir PrijateljBackground. OCSA includes adult grooming or solicitation and peer electronic sexual coercion. Due to its negative conse- quences, it has become a public mental health concern. While prevalence is well established, the developmental timing of onset, predictors, and outcomes can on …
02.03.2026
Pejana Rastović, Marko Pavlović, Josip Kvesić, Ana Džidić Bevanda, Maja Pandža TopićObjective. This study aimed to assess selected sociodemographic characteristics of patients with schizophrenia and compare them with those of a healthy control group, as well as within the group of patients with schizophrenia. Patients and Methods. A retrospective observational s …
02.03.2026
Šahza Hajdari Toskić, Asija Mević, Aida Kulo ĆesićThis study aimed to investigate which of the two vitamin K antagonists, warfarin or acenocoumarol, provides more stable anticoagulation control in patients with mechanical heart valves and atrial fibrillation. Patients and Methods. This was aprospective, one-year clinical cohort …
02.03.2026
Vjollca Shabani, Mije Reçi, Veselievska StojkovskaObjective. HPV infection is a key etiological factor in cervical epithelial alterations and neoplasia. Its prevalence and cytological impact vary with age, co-infections, and screening practices. This study investigated the association between HPV infection, age, and cervical cyt …
13.02.2026
Jela Grujić-Vasić, Šaša Pilipović, Irfan Zulić, Mirjana Mijanović, Sulejman RedžićAnti-inflammatory activity of acetone extract of plant root sorts Polentilla speciosa Villd. and Potentilla tommasiniana FW.Schultz, Rosaceae was examined. The examined material was picked up in autumn in the surroundings of Sarajevo, dried in thin layer and pulverized immediatel …
