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Viktória Ali Taha (ed.)

Košice, Slovakia, September 23-25, 2026

The Book of Abstracts from the 6th International Scientific Conference “Physical Activity, Health and Quality of Life”, organised by the Institute of Physical Education and Sport at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice in cooperation with international partner universities, presents current scientific knowledge and research findings in the fields of physical activity, health, and quality of life. The publication contains peer-reviewed abstracts of scientific contributions authored or co-authored by 112 researchers from Slovakia and abroad. It covers a broad range of interdisciplinary topics, including determinants of physical activity, active lifestyles, health promotion, and disease prevention across different age and population groups. Particular attention is given to the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of physical activity, sports performance, diagnostics, recovery, and innovative approaches in sport. The contributions also address physical activity among children, adolescents, adults, and older populations, as well as nutrition, sedentary behaviour, mental health, and quality of life. Further topics include physical and sport education, educational practices, workplace-related health issues, and the broader social dimensions of sport. The interdisciplinary nature of the publication encourages the integration of knowledge from sport sciences, health sciences, education, and social sciences. The Book of Abstracts is intended for academics, researchers, doctoral students, university students, and practitioners interested in physical activity, health, and quality of life.

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Tomáš Toporcer Adrián Kolesár

Heart Surgery for Medical Students provides a systematic and clinically oriented overview of the principal areas of cardiac surgery, intended primarily for sixth-year medical students preparing for the final state examination in surgery. It is based on the original Slovak edition, which has been translated, professionally updated, adapted to contemporary international medical terminology, and supplemented with a new chapter dedicated to heart transplantation. The textbook covers cardiopulmonary bypass, ischemic heart disease, valvular and aortic disease, cardiac arrhythmias, congenital heart disease, traumatic injuries of the heart and great vessels, mechanical circulatory support, and heart transplantation. Selected sections have been revised in accordance with current international clinical practice guidelines. The text emphasizes indications for surgical treatment, fundamental operative strategies, and principles of perioperative care. Its aim is to provide students with a concise framework for understanding the role of cardiac surgery in contemporary multidisciplinary cardiovascular care.

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Tatiana Kimáková Katarzyna Ruszkiewicz

This university textbook provides an evidence-based overview of oxidative stress and antioxidant defense in human health. It explains the mechanisms of oxidative damage, endogenous antioxidant systems, and the biological roles and food sources of dietary antioxidants. These foundations are linked to the influence of lifestyle, environmental and occupational factors on chronic disease risk. Particular emphasis is placed on practical prevention, health promotion, and critical evaluation of the benefits, limitations, and risks of antioxidant supplementation. The textbook is intended primarily for students of medicine, public health, nursing, and nutrition and dietetics. It is also recommended as supplementary reading for students of pharmacy, physiotherapy, and related health sciences, and as a reference for healthcare professionals involved in prevention and health promotion.

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Sylvia Dražilová

The Lecture Notes Primary Cholestatic Liver Diseases is intended primarily for undergraduate medical students and provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the diagnosis and management of the major cholestatic liver diseases. The publication focuses primarily on primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). The introductory section covers the physiology of bile formation and transport, the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying cholestasis, and the fundamental diagnostic approach to patients presenting with a cholestatic pattern of liver test abnormalities.

The individual chapters integrate current knowledge of disease pathogenesis and natural history with a practical, clinically oriented approach to patient care. Particular emphasis is placed on the interpretation of laboratory, immunological, imaging, and histological findings; non-invasive assessment of liver fibrosis; risk stratification for disease progression; current therapeutic options; and indications for liver transplantation. 

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Michal Jesenko Martina Kantorová Richard Vejo Tomáš Štuller

The proceedings of the international scientific conference of doctoral students “Theory and Practice of Public Administration 2026” present scholarly contributions addressing current issues in public administration and its legal, economic, and social aspects. The published contributions reflect contemporary challenges associated with the exercise of public authority, the functioning of public administration, public policies, the management of public resources, regional development, as well as social and technological changes. The proceedings also provide a platform for the presentation of the research work of doctoral students and early-career researchers and foster scholarly discussion on current issues and challenges in public administration.

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Miroslava Matiková Malarová Jana Špaková Raschmanová Serhii Zaruba Jana Shepa  Adrián Gucký Zuzana Kudličková

The university textbook is intended for students enrolled in the Chemical Laboratory Specialist study programme. The textbook presents basic laboratory equipment, glassware, tools, and balances. It explains the proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of laboratory glassware. It describes basic purification and separation methods, such as filtration, distillation, and extraction, and covers thin-layer chromatography and NMR spectroscopy. The practical section consists of ten laboratory experiments from various fields of chemistry, focusing on the preparation of substances, work with solutions, and basic analytical determinations. Students become familiar with titrations and the measurement of viscosity, pH, and density. The laboratory exercises also include water analysis, spectrophotometry, and work with biological material. Attention is also given to the isolation of substances from natural sources and their subsequent identification. Throughout the university textbook, theoretical knowledge is directly linked to practical laboratory procedures. The textbook supports the development of safe and technically correct working habits required for further study and professional practice.

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JOZEF BEDNARČÍK (ed.)

This Book of Abstracts presents the scientific contributions of participants of the School of XFEL, Synchrotron and Neutron Radiation Users 2026 (SFEL 2026), held in Stará Lesná, Slovakia, from 28 September to 2 October 2026. Organized by Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic, in cooperation with the European X-Ray Free-Electron Laser Facility (European XFEL) in Hamburg and the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) in Grenoble, SFEL 2026 continues a long-standing tradition of educational events dedicated to advanced photon and neutron research infrastructures. SFEL 2026 brings together 115 participants from 13 countries, with a particular focus on students, doctoral candidates, and early-career researchers. Through lectures delivered by leading international experts, oral and poster presentations, hands-on training activities, and a satellite meeting devoted to the European Solar Telescope project, the school promotes knowledge transfer, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of new scientific partnerships. As the ninth event of the SFEL series, SFEL 2026 further strengthens the links between Slovak researchers and major European facilities, including European XFEL, ILL, ESRF, DESY, and emerging ESFRI infrastructures.

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Ingrid Madárová - Oksana Humenna - Beáta Jurečková - Veronika Pálová - Lucia Tóthová - Lívia Vašková

Slovak for Medical Students – Medical History Taking I is a Slovak language textbook designed for international medical students. It focuses on developing the language and communication skills required for medical history taking and professional communication with patients in the Slovak healthcare environment. The textbook contains thematically organized lessons related to clinical medicine, authentic dialogues, medical terminology, grammar and vocabulary exercises, communication tasks, and activities that promote the practical use of Slovak in medical practice. The electronic version of the textbook also includes audio recordings of the dialogues, supporting the development of listening comprehension, correct pronunciation, and spoken language understanding. The publication integrates Slovak language learning with medical content and prepares students for effective communication with patients during clinical training and future medical practice.

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Marián Kulla Loránt Pregi Ladislav Novotný Katarína Onačillová (eds.)
The abstracts collected in this volume demonstrate the thematic and methodological breadth of contemporary geographical research. They cover physical and human geography, regional development, urban studies and spatial planning, geoinformatics, remote sensing, environmental modelling, landscape ecology, health geography, natural hazards, political geography, participatory approaches, and geography education. The contributions also illustrate the increasing importance of interdisciplinary research, advanced spatial analysis, Earth observation, artificial intelligence and innovative forms of geovisualisation. At the same time, they reaffirm the continuing value of field research, regional knowledge and critical geographical thinking.
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Iveta Jeleňová (ed.)

The publication Environmental Attitudes, Behavior, and Their Promotion is a collection of scientific papers and a partial output of the VEGA 1/0764/24 project Environmental Attitudes, Pro-Environmental Behavior, and Its Promotion. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, it explores environmental attitudes and behavior, their interrelationships, and how individuals respond to the consequences of climate change. The individual studies focus on the environmental attitudes and behavior of college students, generational differences in climate change adaptation strategies, the links between gender attitudes and climate responsibility, and issues of environmental justice issues. The papers use various research methods and data sources to examine these issues at local and societal levels. The collection has been curated for experts, researchers, and other readers interested in the social context of environmental problems and climate change.

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Ladislav Orosz    Ignác Brosch  (eds.)

Scientific proceedings from the traditional international scientific conference organized by the Constitutional Court of the Slovak Republic and the Faculty of Law of the Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, titled “The Relationship Between Domestic Law and European Union Law – 14th Constitutional Days,” consists of papers by renowned representatives of domestic and foreign constitutional doctrine, as well as authors who currently serve as judges of constitutional courts and the Court of Justice of the European Union, or as their advisors. From a substantive perspective, the contributions included in the collection address the challenges arising from current developments in the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union and the case law of the Constitutional Court of the Slovak Republic and certain other foreign constitutional courts regarding the relationship between national legal systems and European Union law. 

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Ivan Majerčák a kol.

Obesity is a global problem affecting millions of people. Behavioral risk factors and unhealthy lifestyle habits have a significant impact on both physical and mental health. As a result of globalization and urbanization, significant changes in people's lifestyles have occurred worldwide over recent decades. Millions of people live an unhealthy lifestyle, leading to a reduced quality of life, an increase in diseases, and premature death. A lack of physical activity, poor and excessive nutrition, smoking, drug and alcohol use, excessive stress, and sleep deprivation are prominent modern determinants of psychological disorders that require a specific approach to lifestyle modification.

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Zuzana Küchelová - Ferdinand Salonna - Petra Melicharová

The publication Animation in Physical Recreation: Playful - Practical - lnteractive is an electronic university textbook focused on the preparation of future animators of leisure-time and physical recreation activities. lt is intended mainly far students of the Sport and Recreation study programme, but it can also be used by teachers, educators, camp organisers, beginning animators and professionals working in leisure-time and non-forma! education.

The textbook combines professional explanation with model situations, interactive tasks, quizzes, mini-practice activities and reflection. lt guides the reader from understanding the importance of children's leisure time and the principles of pedagogical animation to the practical design of animation and movement-based activities. Attention is also paid to the professional roles and competences of the animator, communication, facilitation, teamwork, event planning, the use of play and the dramaturgy of camp programmes.

An important part of the publication is devoted to safety, ethics, risk prevention, incident management and the limits of responsibility when working with children. lts interactive format enables readers to check their understanding continuously, apply knowledge in concrete situations and develop professional decision-making. The publication is designed as a practical, clearly structured and accessible support far university teaching as well as far animation practice.

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Lucia Bakošová (ed.)
The proceedings Human Rights and Freedoms under Pressure from Algorithms: International and National AI Challenges constitute a peer-reviewed outcome of an international scientific conference devoted to the legal challenges arising from the development of artificial intelligence. The volume focuses on the impact of algorithmic systems on the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms at the international, European and national levels. The individual contributions examine issues such as transparency, accountability, the right to a fair trial, privacy protection, non-discrimination, children’s rights, labour relations, digital constitutionalism, autonomous weapons, and the use of AI in public administration and armed conflicts. Particular attention is paid to the risks of algorithmic decision-making, legal hallucinations, profiling, surveillance, and the influence of digital technologies on democratic processes.

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Marco Mazzocca
Collegial courts present a familiar paradox. They are composed of several judges, each endowed with an individual standpoint, professional responsibility, and legally protected independence; yet the judgment speaks with a single voice. A court, after all, decides in the singular even when it reasons in the plural. This book asks how such a plurality can become a judicial “we,” and whether the unity of the court is merely attributed by law or may also emerge from the practices through which judges deliberate together. The inquiry proceeds across three interconnected levels. It begins with legal ontology and judicial reasoning, examining how courts reconstruct events, identify legally relevant facts, and assign legal status under conditions of uncertainty. It then considers judicial independence, institutional constraints, voting, deliberation, and the elusive boundary between the aggregation of individual positions and the formation of a genuinely common standpoint. The theoretical analysis is complemented by an exploratory qualitative study conducted within the COIN project and based on nineteen semi-structured interviews with judges in Italy and Slovakia. The material reveals recurring tensions between unanimity and voting, procedure and judicial virtue, trust and passive delegation, formal office and local practices. It also draws attention to reporting judges, panel cultures, communicative styles, and time itself as a resource of deliberation. The book ultimately distinguishes between an attributed judicial “we,” constituted by law, and an emergent judicial “we,” formed (when it is formed) through disagreement, reciprocal reasoning, revision, and shared responsibility.
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Ján Hreško

This teaching guide is intended for teachers and instructors who are introducing new readers to Dante’s Divine Comedy, in particular the first cantica, Inferno, offering support and a grounding in the cultural background of one of the most important works of European medieval literature. Rather than forming yet another academic contribution to the study of Dante and his work, the guide focuses on using a guided seminar reading method within study groups and fostering meaningful discussions about the central themes and issues of the Inferno. Under the guidance of a teacher, students are encouraged to engage actively with the motifs and moral universe of this classic literary work – a primary source that cannot be replaced by any retelling. The proposed interpretations draw on established scholarly commentaries to deepen the readers’ understanding of the text, and each lesson is accompanied by a selected bibliography. The guide includes thematic introductions presenting Dante Alighieri as both author and protagonist within the Divine Comedy. It also offers carefully selected questions designed to foster textual comprehension and stimulate discussion during seminar readings of selected cantos of the Inferno. In addition, the publication includes special lessons on associated literary and artistic works. The guide features a wealth of original illustrations and an extensive range of visual materials. The course thus builds upon the traditional practice of seminar-based readings of works by the great authors, an approach which continues to form part of the curriculum at many liberal arts colleges, by integrating innovative techniques into this established educational method.

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Mária Denciová    Lívia Jánošíková   Sergej Sinicyn  (eds.)

The proceedings IMAGINE: Vision of Peace in a Divided World present an interdisciplinary perspective of young researchers on the issues of peace, security, and political conflicts in the contemporary international environment. The publication reflects current geopolitical tensions, military conflicts, and increasing societal polarization while emphasizing the importance of diplomacy, democratic values, and education for maintaining peaceful coexistence. Individual contributions focus on topics such as pacifism, youth identity, democratic education, power relations, and the security situation in Central Europe and worldwide. The authors analyze both historical and contemporary aspects of international relations and highlight the necessity of understanding diverse cultural, political, and ideological perspectives. An important theme of the proceedings is the protection of democracy through critical thinking, civic participation, and the education of younger generations. The publication provides space for scholarly discussion on the possibilities of building a peaceful and stable society in the context of global challenges.

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Jana Maďarová    Eva Mihaliková

The following publication „Fundamentals of Accounting – A Practical Workbook” is conceptualized as a modern study aid aimed at providing students with a basic understanding of accounting in a clear, accessible, and systematic way.

Emphasis is placed not only on the theoretical definition of concepts, but above all on their practical application in specific accounting cases. The publication is divided into six logically connected chapters that flow smoothly from the basic principles of accounting, the balance sheet, and economic transactions through long-term and short-term assets, sources of financing, costs, and revenues to the topic of financial closing.

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Renáta Orosová (výkonný redaktor)

Stránka časopisu >>>

Vedecký recenzovaný časopis Edukácia je zameraný na problematiku vzdelávania a výchovy v oblasti základného, stredného a vysokého školstva. Zreteľ kladie na súčasný stav a perspektívy edukačnej praxe, aktuálne aspekty pregraduálnej prípravy učiteľov, sociálnej pedagogiky, špeciálnej pedagogiky, ako aj pedagogické a psychologické aspekty výchovy v základných výchovných inštitúciách z pohľadu širokej pedagogickej verejnosti. Je určený vedeckým pracovníkom, mladým vysokoškolským učiteľom, doktorandom, ako aj odborným a pedagogickým pracovníkom s cieľom prezentovať trendy v edukácii a vyvolať diskusiu k aktuálnym otázkam prezentovaných oblastí výchovy a vzdelávania.

Ciele vedeckého časopisu Edukácia:

• prezentovať súčasné postavenie a funkciu pedagóga v edukačnej praxi a jeho perspektívy,

• prezentovať aktuálne otázky vzdelávania a výchovy z pohľadu učiteľov, sociálnych pedagógov, špeciálnych pedagógov a psychológov,

• prezentovať inovácie v edukačnej praxi; analyzovať stav a problémy prepájania teórie a praxe výchovy a vzdelávania vo vzťahu k moderným vyučovacím koncepciám,

• prezentovať aktuálne trendy v pregraduálnej príprave pedagógov,

• prezentovať výsledky empirických výskumov z oblasti pedagogiky, sociálnej pedagogiky, špeciálnej pedagogiky a psychológie v prostredí rodiny, školy a mimoškolských výchovných inštitúcií.

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Stela Csachová

The university textbook Didactics of Geography (not only) for the new curriculum responds to current curricular changes in geographical education in Slovakia and to the need to modernize the training of future geography teachers. Didactics of geography is an independent scientific discipline, the brief historical development of which is presented in the introductory chapter. The goals and content of geographical education in the context of school reforms are elaborated in subsequent chapters.

Special emphasis is placed on the development of geographical and geospatial thinking, inquiry-oriented teaching and STEM education. A significant part of the publication consists of chapters devoted to methods, organizational forms and teaching aids in geography.

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Katarína Brinziková

This teaching guide for instructing students in Internet of Things programming using mathematical modeling and data analysis is intended for mathematics and computer science teachers in elementary and secondary schools, as well as for students training to teach these subjects. It responds to the requirements of the new curriculum reform in Slovakia, which emphasizes a cyclical learning process, the development of data, digital, and mathematical literacy, and the integration of teaching with real-world problems and technologies. The guide is designed in accordance with the methodological framework of design-based research. It contains technological and methodological foundations, as well as a set of proven teaching activities divided into three levels of difficulty. The teaching guide provides teachers with specific instructions, recommendations, and examples of best practices for the meaningful integration of IoT and mathematical modeling into teaching across different educational cycles, creating space for modern, interdisciplinary, and data-driven education.

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Mikuláš Jančura Maroš Melichárek (eds.)
This conference textbook is published as the output of the 13th annual Student Scientific Conference held in December 2025. The Student Scientific Conference is a selective course included in the curricula of the Department of History at the Faculty of Arts, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice (FF UPJŠ), which has been organized since 2011. Its primary objective is to provide a platform for Bachelor’s and Master’s students to present fragments of their primary research conducted during the preparation of their final theses. The aim of these proceedings is not only to publish these thematically diverse texts but also to demonstrate a commitment to above-standard pedagogical activities and to provide benefit to university studies. This is reflected, on the one hand, in the form of a published output and, on the other, in the motivation it provides for students to actively participate in the event. This year's volume contains twelve texts with a chronological scope ranging from Antiquity to 20th-century history. Thematically, it covers a broad spectrum, from political and economic to cultural history. A specific feature of this volume is the inclusion of four international papers by students from the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw and Charles University in Prague. Their participation in the conference is the result of established cooperation based on the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), which took place in Košice from October 13 to October 17, 2025.
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Radomír Jakab     Eva Janičková  (eds.)

This collection of scientific papers is a direct output of the 2nd Czechoslovak Symposium titled "AI in Administrative Law: ROBOT – GOOD SERVANT, BAD MASTER," held on October 2nd and 3rd, 2025, in the Tokaj region. The symposium was organized as part of the research project VEGA no. 1/0062/25, entitled "Automation of Decision-Making Processes in Public Administration".This proceeding provide a comprehensive presentation and professional confrontation of knowledge regarding the use of artificial intelligence within decision-making processes in public administration, at both the national and European levels.

Individual contributions examine the theoretical limits of national regulations, as well as practical impacts in sectoral areas, such as the digitalization of the labor market, alternative resolution of administrative disputes, prevention of illegal content, and the specific issue of liability for null and void decisions issued by artificial intelligence systems. The ultimate goal of these contributions is formulation of legislative recommendations aimed at streamlining administrative proceedings in the Slovak Republic, while simultaneously respecting the principles of the rule of law and the protection of fundamental human rights and freedoms.

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Ľubomír Šnajder a kol.

The publication is dedicated to teachers and future teachers of informatics, mathematics and science subjects. The publication presents activities that move students from the role of passive users of digital technologies to that of curious researchers, creative creators and critical thinkers. In the first chapter, we introduce educational strategies and practices to actively engage students in learning. In the second chapter, we briefly describe selected digital technologies that can be an aid to exploring the world around us and creating useful products. In the third chapter, we provide specific ideas for STEAM exploration and projects in which students search answers to real-world questions and solutions to real-world problems. Subject didacticians, experts from different fields and teachers worked closely together to develop ideas for the methodologies.

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Monika Halánová (ed.)

On May 25 -28. 2026, Stará Lesná will host the 12th year of the university-wide event ‘Spring School of Doctoral Students of Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice’. As part of the professional program, there will be six plenary lectures by prominent experts from Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice and two workshops will be held. A total of 49 full-time doctoral students will present the results of their scientific research work, of which 21 doctoral students in the section of medical and natural sciences (Faculty of Medicine/Faculty of Science) and 28 doctoral students in the section of social sciences and humanities (Faculty of Law/Faculty of Public Administration/Faculty of Arts).

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Štefan Tóth Zuzana Fagová Alexandra Kunová (eds.)
This reviewed collection of scientific papers presents the proceedings of the 29th annual MORPHOLOGY DAY OF KOŠICE, themed "Immunohistochemistry as a Tao! of Modem Medicine," which will take place from May 28-29, 2026 at Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicíne, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, Šrobárova 2, Košice, Slovakia. The individual professional contributions in the form of scientific papers present not only the current results of scientific and research activities conducted at morphological departments across Slovakia, but also valuable insights from experts working in both the clinical practice and academic spheres. The proceedings are published as part of the KEGA Project No. 008UPJŠ-4/2024.
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Soňa Király(ed.)
The proceedings of the international conference titled "The 10th International Conference on Novel Materials Fundamentals and Applications, NFA 2025" consist of 44 papers submitted by conference participants. This conference focuses primarily on new materials, from theory to practical application, with the aim of demonstrating how fundamental discoveries can lead to innovative applications. All contributions are inspiring and professionally prepared.
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Ján Sabo Imrich Géci Jaroslav Majerník
The Book of Abstracts of the international conference XLVII Days of Medical Biophysics presents a collection of contributions submitted by the conference participants, showcasing original results of their scientific, research, and educational activities in the fields of clinical biophysics and medical informatics. The volume contains 35 abstracts of scientific lectures, including doctoral presentations, and 18 abstracts of poster contributions. The educational papers address current trends in the application of artificial intelligence and simulation‑based medicine in the modernization of teaching, the integration of biophysics with preclinical and clinical disciplines, and pedagogical principles in medical metrology. The scientific contributions focus on the possibilities of photodynamic therapy, the clinical applicability of laser‑ and ultrasound‑based medical technologies, advanced MRI imaging methods, biosignal acquisition and analysis, clinical proteomics, the use of electron microscopy in tissue studies, novel materials, tissue engineering, and related research areas.
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Jaroslav Hofierka

The lecture notes "Land Information Systems and Smart Cities" provides a comprehensive overview of geoinformation technologies within the context of public administration and modern land management. The publication systematically explains the principles of Land Information Systems (LIS), their architecture, components, and practical applications. Emphasis is placed on linking GIS technologies with real-world applications in local governments, infrastructure organizations, and the business sector. The text covers the hardware and software equipment of LIS, including modern trends such as cloud computing, open-source solutions, and the integration of artificial intelligence.

Special attention is given to data, which represent a key component of LIS, including an overview of the most important geospatial data products in Slovakia. The publication analyzes WebGIS technologies, map portals, and OGC standards (WMS, WFS, WCS) in detail, which enable the effective accessibility and sharing of geodata. A significant part is also dedicated to the National Infrastructure for Spatial Information (NIPI) and the INSPIRE Directive, ensuring data interoperability at both national and European levels.

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Ondrej Kalina

The publication provides a systematic overview of the core models of systemic therapy and its theoretical as well as practical foundations. The opening chapters of the textbook outline the historical development of psychotherapeutic approaches and the shift toward the systemic paradigm, which emphasizes the importance of relationships, context, and circularity in understanding psychological phenomena.

The core of the text focuses on the philosophical foundations of systemic therapy, particularly general systems theory, cybernetics, constructivism, and social constructionism, all of which have significantly shaped the understanding of reality, knowledge, and the therapeutic process. Subsequent chapters address biological and social foundations, including the concepts of autopoiesis, cognition, and communication, and their relevance to the functioning of social systems. The publication further elaborates on the practical implications of these theoretical frameworks, especially in relation to causality, language, and the construction of social reality. Systemic understanding of problems is presented as a dynamic and relational process maintained through interactional patterns within the system.

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Marianna MihaľováMiriam IštoňováPerla OndováMagdaléna Hagovská 
The presented text examines the importance and application of physiotherapy within nursing practice, emphasizing the connection between physiotherapeutic interventions and everyday nursing activities. Physiotherapy represents a key component of comprehensive healthcare, supporting the restoration of functional abilities, promoting patient independence, and reducing the risk of complications associated with immobility. In the context of nursing, it plays an irreplaceable role in the prevention of pressure ulcers, contractures, muscle atrophy, and respiratory problems. Cooperation between physiotherapists and nurses enables effective planning and implementation of interventions aimed at supporting patient mobility.  The text highlights the need for close interdisciplinary collaboration among nurses, physiotherapists, and other members of the healthcare team. Physiotherapy in nursing is presented as a process that goes beyond exercise alone—it includes patient and family education, motivation support, training in activities of daily living, and thorough assessment of functional status.
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Mária Rašiová
The textbook entitled Selected Vascular Diseases is intended for medical students and physicians who specialize in internal medicine and angiology. Its goal is to present some lesser-known vascular diseases, or clinical conditions requiring rapid diagnosis. The text analyzes diseases occurring less frequently in clinical practice, such as aortitis, vascular malformations, peripheral arteriovenous malformations, pelvic venous diseases, and Klippel-Trénaunay syndrome. The textbook also addresses conditions that require rapid diagnosis, such as acute mesenteric ischemia and infectious aortitis. Within the scope of vasoneuroses, it describes Raynaud's phenomenon and childhood vascular diseases, such as hemangiomas. The text also touches on late complications associated with arteriovenous shunts in patients treated with hemodialysis.
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