We aim to compare the incidence and risk factors for biliary anastomotic stricture (BAS) in patients undergoing orthotopic liver transplant (OLT) with and without transcystic externalised trans‐anastomotic biliary stenting.

Drawing on the stereotype content model (SCM), this study aims to explore the types and content of different brand-related stereotypes depicted in marketing communications and their influence on consumers’ brand attitudes. It offers empirically-based insights into (a) the types of brand-related stereotypes portrayed in print advertisements of brands, (b) the deployment of warmth and competence in the communicated stereotypes, and (c) the responses of consumers in terms of brand attitudes. A two-phase, mixed-method research approach is used, involving (a) content analysis of published print ads, (b) multilevel modeling and (c) qualitative interviews with consumers. Firms rely heavily on brand stereotypes and, to a lesser extent, on brand buyer/user stereotypes; brand origin stereotypes are used rather sparingly by firms. The findings further show that while both brand competence and warmth positively impact consumer attitudes, both dimensions of the brand buyer stereotype have a negative effect on consumer attitudes. Firms can benefit from the positive influence of brand competence, brand warmth and brand origin competence on consumer attitudes. Emphasizing stereotypical dimensions of brand buyers/users is likely to be counterproductive. This is the first study using the SCM that simultaneously investigates brand-related stereotypes from a company (i.e. supply-side) and a consumer (i.e. demand-side) perspective. The findings offer insights into how communicated stereotypes (in terms of warmth and competence) of the brand origin, the brand itself and the buyer/user of the brand differentially influence consumer attitudes toward the focal brand.

This study examines the impact of organizational ambidexterity (OA) and e-business use on the business performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) while exploring the mediating role of entrepreneurial orientation (EO). Questionnaire-based research was employed, collecting data from SME owners within Indonesian Technoparks. The findings reveal that OA enhances both EO and SME performance, while EO strengthens e-business adoption and its impact on performance. E-business use moderates the OA-performance relationship, emphasizing the need for strategic alignment between internal capabilities and digital transformation. These results extend the contingency theory by positioning e-business as a crucial contingency factor that amplifies the benefits of ambidexterity and entrepreneurial orientation in SMEs. This research provides insights into the synergistic effects of EO and OA, facilitated by e-business, in driving SME performance. It offers recommendations for managers, Technopark management, and local governments to support digital transformation and entrepreneurial ecosystems for regional growth.

The paper provides a comprehensive overview of the historical development of public administration as a scientific discipline, tracing the key phases of its evolution – from the theoretical distinction between politics and administration at the end of the 19th century, through the period of affirmation of universal administrative principles, to contemporary trends marked by digitalization and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Through seven developmental stages, the authors analyze the theoretical contributions of key public administration theorists and the institutional changes that have shaped the discipline. Special emphasis is placed on the transformation of paradigms in public administration – from traditional hierarchical models to participatory, digitally oriented, and transparent governance systems. The paper also highlights current trends in the development of public administration, such as the advancement of digital services, application of artificial intelligence, citizen participation, operational transparency, and the professionalization of administrative personnel. In conclusion, the authors stress the need for continuous research, education, and innovation in order for public administration to successfully adapt to the challenges of the 21st century and remain a reliable service to citizens in a democratic society.

Matija Murko is one of the most significant foreign researchers of Bosnian folk music. In 1909, he conducted the first field research in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Since he was unable to obtain adequate recording equipment, Murko took notes in the field and kept detailed records of his observations. He received a grant from the Balkan Commission of the Royal Academy of Sciences in Vienna to study epic poetry in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina during the summers of 1912 and 1913. In 1912, he made the first phonograph recordings in northwestern Bosnia. The following year, in 1913, he continued his research in Sarajevo and western Herzegovina. He had planned to extend his work into the summer of 1914, but the outbreak of World War I prevented him from doing so. Murko later returned to Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1930 and 1931. During a well-organized three-month research period, he traveled to eastern Bosnia and Sarajevo. Murko’s recordings provide valuable insights into the performance of epic songs accompanied by the gusle and the two-stringed tambura, as well as sevdalinka songs performed with violin and saz accompaniment. This paper examines the significance of Murko’s research in Bosnia and Herzegovina, his methodological approach, and the field materials he collected.

The aim of this study was to determine the level of nutritional and morphological status among female students aged 19 to 21 at the University of Tuzla. A total of 752 participants were tested for the purposes of this research. The variable sample included fifteen variables used to assess nutritional and morphological characteristics. The selection of variables was based on the research problems posed and enabled the determination of the degree of nutritional and morphological characteristics.

This study analyzes the differences between groups within the domain of variables used to assess functional abilities in male students aged 20 to 22 at the University of Tuzla. For the purposes of this research, a total of 156 male students were tested. The sample of variables in this study includes two indicators for the assessment of functional abilities. The selection of variables was based on the research problem, aiming to identify relevant differences between groups within the domain of functional abilities. Data analysis was conducted using MANOVA, Multivariate Analysis of Variance.

Abstract Dietary acrylamide exposure potentially poses health risks, including increased cancer risk and neurotoxic effects. There is no official data on acrylamide levels in food products on the Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H) market, making it challenging to assess the associated health risks. As a non-EU country, B&H lacks national regulations aligned with Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/2158, which establishes benchmark levels and mitigation measures for acrylamide. This study used GC-MS to assess acrylamide content in fifteen food products from the B&H market, categorised as potato crisps/sticks, biscuits/wafers, and coffee. Acrylamide levels in some potato crisps and sticks, tea rings, and plain biscuits exceeded benchmark values, while levels in butter biscuits, biscuits with inclusions, filling or coating, wafers, and instant coffee, remained within acceptable limits. The highest acrylamide level was in potato sticks (1048.3 μg/kg), and the lowest in butter biscuits (23.8 μg/kg). Potato crisps/sticks had the highest average acrylamide levels (677.5 μg/kg), followed by tea rings and plain biscuits (444.5 μg/kg). Potato-based snacks accounted for the highest estimated dietary acrylamide intake. Most products exceeding benchmark levels originated from B&H, suggesting local producers might not fully apply mitigation strategies. These findings emphasise the need for regulatory reform, regular market monitoring, and targeted mitigation efforts.

BACKGROUND Non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) poses significant challenges in clinical management due to its diverse outcomes. Understanding the prognostic role of hematological parameters and derived ratios in NSTEMI patients could aid in risk stratification and improve patient care. AIM To evaluate the predictive value of hemogram-derived ratios for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in NSTEMI patients, potentially improving clinical outcomes. METHODS A prospective, observational cohort study was conducted in 2021 at the Internal Medicine Clinic of the University Hospital in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The study included 170 patients with NSTEMI, who were divided into a group with MACE and a control group without MACE. Furthermore, the MACE group was subdivided into lethal and non-lethal groups for prognostic analysis. Alongside hematological parameters, an additional 13 hematological-derived ratios (HDRs) were monitored, and their prognostic role was investigated. RESULTS Hematological parameters did not significantly differ between non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) patients with MACE and a control group at T1 and T2. However, significant disparities emerged in HDRs among NSTEMI patients with lethal and non-lethal outcomes post-MACE. Notably, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) were elevated in lethal outcomes. Furthermore, C-reactive protein-to-lymphocyte ratio (CRP/Ly) at T1 (> 4.737) demonstrated predictive value [odds ratio (OR): 3.690, P = 0.024]. Both NLR at T1 (> 4.076) and T2 (> 4.667) emerged as significant predictors, with NLR at T2 exhibiting the highest diagnostic performance, as indicated by an area under the curve of 0.811 (95%CI: 0.727-0.859) and OR of 4.915 (95%CI: 1.917-12.602, P = 0.001), emphasizing its important role as a prognostic marker. CONCLUSION This study highlights the significant prognostic value of hemogram-derived indexes in predicting MACE among NSTEMI patients. During follow-up, NLR, PLR, and CRP/Ly offer important insights into the inflammatory processes underlying cardiovascular events.

The Internet and digital platforms are often portrayed as public spaces, hosting both private conversations and discussions of public interest. Political campaigns are conducted and business transactions are also carried out there. This paper challenges this view by highlighting the differences between the Internet and traditional public places. Instead, it argues that the Internet increasingly resembles a mosaic of private domains controlled by a few powerful entities that dictate the flow of information. This paper examines the issue from the perspective of the benefits that public places provide in modern democratic societies and posits the debate within Habermas’s understanding of the public sphere, providing for differences in how public place is typically perceived regarding the Internet and especially digital platforms. Finally, it outlines the ongoing legislative debate in Bosnia and Herzegovina on this issue, with comparative insights from the legal frameworks of Serbia and Croatia.

Abstract This article serves as an introduction to the special issue of the Public Integrity Journal dedicated to strategic corruption. The authors introduce the concept of strategic corruption, understanding it as a conceptualization of the geostrategic dimensions of transnational corruption that aims to achieve subversion of the political and economic processes of a country. Before presenting each of the contributions to the special issue, the authors introduce the epistemic development and the interdisciplinary potential of the concept, delineating it from similar concepts of hybrid warfare, corrosive capital, and foreign interference. The authors recognize the limitations and the critique offered against such conceptualization, as well as the turnaround of U.S. foreign policy under the Trump administration that has sought to reverse the practical approaches underlying the measures to combat transnational corruption adopted under the 2021 U.S. Strategy on Countering Corruption. However, the authors advocate the view that the strategic approach to transnational corruption has been vindicated precisely by the measures that the Trump administration adopted in 2025; the dilution of the U.S. anti-corruption approach which may produce global ramifications. PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY This article introduces a group of articles focused on “strategic corruption” in the journal Public Integrity. The authors explain that strategic corruption is when countries use corruption as a tool to influence or undermine the politics and economy of other countries, not just for personal gain but to achieve bigger national goals. This kind of corruption is often planned, long-term, and involves networks that cross borders. It can include things like bribing politicians, funding political movements, or using business deals to gain control over important resources in another country. The authors also discuss how the idea of strategic corruption is different from related terms like “hybrid warfare” or “foreign interference.” They point out that, while some people criticize this concept, it is useful for understanding how some governments use corruption as a weapon in international relations. The paper notes that U.S. policy on fighting corruption changed under President Trump. The Trump administration paused enforcement of some of the key anti-corruption laws, arguing that these laws hurt American businesses competing abroad. The authors argue that this shift could weaken global efforts to fight corruption and may have serious consequences for international security and democracy. In summary, the paper says that understanding and addressing strategic corruption is important because it is a growing threat to fair politics and global stability

We consider the optimal investment problem under sustainability requirements stated in [7], but solve it explicitly for the wider class of power utility functions. Further, we introduce a type of equilibrium framework that consists of modifications of the market coefficients such that the unconstrained optimal portfolio process will already satisfy the sustainability constraint. We call this modification sustainable taxation as it indicates possible taxation activities by the state to steer investors towards sustainable assets.

Obična lavanda (Lavandula angustifolia Miller) je niska, višegodišnja grmasta biljka koja raste u zemljama oko zapadnog Mediterana. Potekla je iz sunčanih stjenovitih područja i prvenstveno se uzgaja zbog svojih esencijalnih ulja. Različite studije pokazale su da određene vrste ljekovitih biljaka, kao što je L. angustifolia Miller, koje sadrže linalol i linalil acetat ester, imaju blagi sedativni učinak i koriste se u aromaterapiji i fitoterapiji za ublažavanje stresa. Svrha ove studije je utvrditi antioksidacijsku aktivnost uzoraka obične lavande. Uzorci biljnog materijala prikupljeni su sa sljedećih područja: Gubavica (općina Mostar) i Šehovina (grad Mostar). Pri tome su analizirana četiri uzorka: esencijalno ulje dobiveno hidrodestilacijom biljnog materijala (Gubavica), uzorak maceriran u etil acetatu (Šehovina), prikupljeni vodeni ostatak nakon hidrodestilacije (Gubavica) te komercijalno esencijalno ulje. Određivanje antioksidacijske aktivnosti uzoraka provedeno je s pomoću sljedećih metoda: DPPH, ABTS i FRAP. Hidrodestilirano esencijalno ulje, kao i komercijalno ulje, pokazali su slabiju antioksidacijsku aktivnost, što je potvrđeno svim korištenim metodama. Slabija antioksidacijska aktivnost također je zabilježena u analizi uzorka etil acetata. Praćenjem tijeka reakcije za navedene uzorke nije bilo moguće izračunati IC50 vrijednost. Vodeni ostatak nakon hidrodestilacije pokazao je najvišu antioksidacijsku aktivnost prema svim korištenim metodama, što je potvrđeno IC50 vrijednošću prema DPPH metodi, koja je bila 0,032 ± 0,006 mg/mL, dok je za ABTS metodu IC50 vrijednost bila 0,135 ± 0,003 mg/mL. Također, prema FRAP metodi, vodeni ostatak nakon hidrodestilacije pokazao je najbolju antioksidacijsku aktivnost (1099,45 ± 25,39 mg Evit. C/g ekstrakta). Usporedbom kemijskog sastava i antioksidacijske aktivnosti ispitivanih uzoraka može se zaključiti da su za antioksidacijsko djelovanje odgovorni fenolni spojevi koji su bili sadržani u vodenom ostatku nakon hidrodestilacije esencijalnog ulja, koji je i pokazao najbolju aktivnost, a da spojevi koji čine esencijalno ulje imaju neznatnu učinkovitost kad je u pitanju određivanje antioksidacijskog kapaciteta.