The healing power of an analytical group in working through the trauma of rape

This article deals with the efforts to understand the dynamics of unconscious processes in the matrix of a group which were triggered by the trauma of a female member who was raped during puberty. Her suffering set the challenge for everyone in the group to face the force of human destructiveness, both externally and internally. The therapeutic group was invaluable in helping Nina reintegrate her identity as a woman, to embrace and accept aspects of herself that she saw as weak or inferior, her sexuality as well as her destructive feelings.

Supramolecular assembly of a 4-(1-naphthylvinyl)pyridine-appended Zn(ii) coordination compound for the turn-on fluorescence sensing of trivalent metal ions (Fe3+, Al3+, and Cr3+) and cell imaging application

The as-synthesized Zn(ii) coordination compound exhibited turn-on fluorescence sensing of analytical group-IIIA metal ions (Fe3+, Al3+, and Cr3+) and applications in cell imaging.

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MACEDONIAN AND SLOVENIAN CRISIS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

In this paper authors are using comparative analysis scientific method for analyzing Macedonian and Slovenian crisis management system. Having in mind that, Republic of Slovenia is a NATO member from beginning of 2009 year and EU member from 2013 year, Slovenian crisis management system is used as a base model for corrections of Macedonian crisis management system, with focus on identifying the positive characteristics of Slovenian model for system of crisis management which can be put to practice, portrayed in this thesis as recommendations for improving the Macedonian crisis management system.Crisis management system on Republic of North Macedonia has a normative and organizational establishment129. For uninterrupted functionality on the crisis management system in Republic of North Macedonia constantly are present: suggesting decisions, consultations, coordination, prompt reactions, effective and adequate use of provided resources and abilities in case of a crisis situation.Slovenian crisis management system basically is consists from following state authorities and institutions: Inter-sectoral analytical group, Ministry of defense (national crisis management center, the protection and rescue administration of Republic of Slovenia, which also has protection and rescue forces and reporting center on Republic of Slovenia – Service 112), other ministries and state authorities on Republic of Slovenia.For this comparative analysis, Slovenian crisis management has been chosen, because is similar to Macedonian model in terms of size and structure. Moreover, Slovenian crisis management system model is designed to manage consequences of possible state of crisis for a certain territory and population which are almost identical to ones on Republic of North Macedonia. This organizational and structural similarity on the crisis management systems on Republic of Slovenia and Republic of North Macedonia are basic prerequisite for a comparative analysis.Obtained results from this comparative analysis can be used as a basis for reforming, upgrading and improving the efficiency and effectiveness on Macedonian crisis management system. Comparative analysis between Macedonian and Slovenian crisis management system gives us data that leads to conclusion that there is a need to take action for improving Macedonian crisis management system through adequate changes of organizational structure on CMC which will increase its effectiveness, improve its professionalism, economy and for overall improving of crisis management system in terms of prevention department as well as crisis management department. Continued development of Macedonian crisis management system must follow the experiences of NATO and EU members, own practices and available resources (forces and funds for prevention and crisis management).

Development and personal growthgroup -Apsychodynamic-analytical approach

Short-term analytical group interventions could support students or trainees (in social professions field) in order to enhance their personal resources and abilities reflected by the manner of using their psychological typology. A lack of empirical evidence regarding the effect on psychological type dynamic is a source of speculations in this field. The current study investigates, from an analytical psychology perspective, the impact of a short-term analytical group intervention program on psychological typology and personality traits (extraversion, neuroticism and psychoticism). The results provided by analyzing a sample of 69 participants revealed significant transformations of psychological type dynamics that reflect enhancing the intra-personal and inter-personal processes. The impact of this short-term intervention program on personality traits fell short of reaching significant level.

Cultures and spaces of convenience gambling

Background: In many countries, the bulk of gambling takes place in convenience spaces in relatively confined, local markets. Nevertheless, research on gambling locations has so far concentrated on destination gambling in casinos. Aim: This article studies convenience gambling and distinguishes special (e.g., gambling arcades) from everyday convenience gambling spaces (e.g., electronic gambling machines in supermarkets). Rather than geographically or functionally analysing the harm potential of convenience gambling, we approach the issue through cultural theory. Method: We conducted reception analytical group interviews with Finnish and French gamblers. This method is based on focus-group discussions stimulated by six short film clips. Our data consisted of 14 Finnish and 14 French groups, altogether 110 participants. The interviews were analysed thematically on the basis of the types of discourses the participants evoked. Results: The Finnish respondents discussed how their gambling culture was embedded in their everyday lives. They saw it as a harmless pastime if the sums used were small and otherwise unbudgeted. The French informants instead strongly connected gambling with the casino and were suspicious of the easy, cheap availability of convenience gambling. They also differentiated between exceptional and mundane spaces of convenience gambling, which the interviewed Finnish gamblers did not. Conclusions: Social or cultural availability is not only a matter of access; it also influences gamblers after they have entered the gambling venue. Structural characteristics interact with the gambler and the setting, but they are also mediated by the cultural context.

Desafios atuais dos laboratórios de saúde pública frente às novas exigências regulatórias

RESUMOO avanço regulatório, observado no mercado farmacêutico brasileiro nas últimas décadas, representa um impacto positivo para a população, na medida em que passa a dispor de medicamentos com melhores perfis de segurança e eficácia, reduzindo e prevenindo o risco inerente às propriedades farmacológicas e toxicológicas dos fármacos. Este estudo visa atualizar o panorama da qualidade de medicamentos no Brasil e os desafios enfrentados pelos laboratórios de saúde pública para a condução dos ensaios analíticos de monitoramento da qualidade. Com o incremento do lançamento de novas tecnologias farmacêuticas, como os biofármacos, e a publicação de nova regulamentação, como a RDC 53/2015, o atendimento às novas exigências dos órgãos regulatórios impõem desafios complexos para os laboratórios oficiais. A notificação, identificação e qualificação de produtos de degradação em medicamentos com substâncias ativas sintéticas e semissintéticas, bem como a análise do polimorfismo e de fármacos quirais, são alguns dos exemplos que demandam o desenvolvimento e validação de técnicas analíticas com maior seletividade e complexidade. Para efetivar este avanço torna-se essencial a utilização de equipamentos robustos e modernos, assim como a capacitação do corpo analítico nos laboratórios de saúde pública. Palavras-chave: monitoramento da qualidade, medicamentos, laboratório de saúde pública, regulamentação. ABSTRACTThe regulatory improvement observed in the Brazilian pharmaceutical market on the last decades represents a positive impact for the population which now has medicines with better safety and efficacy profiles, reducing and preventing the inherent risk in the pharmacological and toxicological drug properties. This study aims to update the scenery of the quality of medicines in Brazil and the challenges faced by public health laboratories to conduct the analytical tests to quality assurance. With the increase in the launching of new pharmaceutical technologies, such as biopharmaceuticals and the publication of new regulations, such as RDC 53/2015, meet the new regulatory requirements imposes complex challenges for official laboratories. The notification, identification and qualification of degradation products in pharmaceutical products with synthetic and semisynthetic active substances, as well the analysis of polymorphism and chiral drugs are some of the examples that demand the development and validation of analytical techniques with greater selectivity and complexity. To achieve this advance, the use of robust and modern equipment is essential, as well as the training of the analytical group in the public health laboratories. Keywords: quality monitoring, medicines, public health laboratory, regulation