Papers by Nataša Branković
Norma, 2021
The paper provides a theoretical overview of studies conducted within the framework of gardening-... more The paper provides a theoretical overview of studies conducted within the framework of gardening-based learning. In nature, children can acquire a variety of skills and develop their environmental awareness in a space that represents a world of living examples. People are distancing from the nature, despite the fact that it can be a stimulating learning environment. It is necessary to return to the nature and design activities and programs where students will directly learn in the real world. The paper reviews the studies related to gardening-based learning within five domains: ecological, psychosocial, perceptual, the domain of school achievement and nutrition-health. Many researchers have created and implemented school garden programs and projects through which various positive effects have been achieved on cognitive, psychosocial, moral and physical development of children. Gardening-based learning programs result in increased awareness of proper nutrition and environment, higher learning outcomes and increase students' life skills. Experience gained in the garden encourage environmental literacy and management skills, improve awareness of the connection between plants and our clothes, food, lifestyle and sense of well-being.
Glasnik Antropološkog Društva Srbije, 2008
One of the important problems concerning physical education curriculum is the problem of working ... more One of the important problems concerning physical education curriculum is the problem of working ability increase. This is achieved only by the increase in volume and workload intensity. However, their increasing rise can exert negative influence on the health and functional state of the pupils, and the sports results achievement as well. Therefore a considerable attention should be drawn to the recovery as an integral part of the physical education curriculum. This paper gives review of the factors influencing fatigue and the recovery speed in athletes. It also gives basic features of the recovery program for pupils. .
Sportske Nauke i Zdravlje, Dec 15, 2011
Acta Medica Medianae, Sep 15, 2019
In order to determine the differences between results obtained by using two different methods for... more In order to determine the differences between results obtained by using two different methods for estimating the body fat percentage in adolescents, a comparative analysis was performed with bioelectrical impedance method and a traditional method for assessing body composition by skinfold measurement. The sample of this study consisted of 86 seventh grade students of elementary school (42 girls and 44 boys). Body fat percentage was estimated using electronic scale through bioelectrical impedance for assessing the body composition "OMRON BF-511, Japan" and traditionally by measuring skinfolds with caliper and further calculations using equations according to Slaughter (1988). After analyzing the obtained results, it was found that no statistically significant differences were present between body fat percentage obtained by the method of bioelectrical impedance and the method of skinfold measurement of triceps and subscapular (p = 0.711) and triceps and calf (p = 0.850) in girls, while statistically significant differences were found between the results of these two methods (p = 0.001; p = 0.009) in boys. Comparison of two most commonly used methods for assessing body fat percentage shown similar results in girls, while in boys, significant differences were present between measurements of these two methods.
Facta universitatis. Series physical education and sport, Nov 28, 2018
With the aim to investigate the association between body composition of adolescents and cardiores... more With the aim to investigate the association between body composition of adolescents and cardiorespiratory fitness, this research was carried out on a sample of seventh grade primary school students (38 female and 44 male students). The sample of measuring instruments for body composition assessment were: body mass index, triceps, subscapularis and suprailiac subcutaneous adipose tissue, body fat percentage, muscle mass percentage and fat-free mass. The "Beep" test was used for the assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness. At the multivariate level the results have shown that body composition, as a system predictor, explained 51% (p= .000) of variance of cardiorespiratory fitness of the total sample of students, 29% (p= .021) of the girls and 51% (p= .000) of the boys. At the univariate level of the total sample it was noticed that the sum of three skinfolds (t=-4.91; p= .000) and fat-free mass (t= 4.54; p= .000) had a high influence on system prediction. The sum of three skinfolds in the total sample, sample of girls and sample of boys had a negative impact on cardiorespiratory fitness. For the girls, body fat percentage had a positive impact on cardiorespiratory fitness, while in the total sample and sample of boys, fat-free mass had a positive impact on cardiorespiratory fitness. It could be concluded that the association between body composition components and VO 2max was clearly demonstrated in adolescents.
Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo, 2010
Introduction. Elevated glucose levels on admission in many emergency conditions, including acute ... more Introduction. Elevated glucose levels on admission in many emergency conditions, including acute myocardial infarction (AMI), have been identified as a predictor of hospital mortality. Objective. Since there are no data in the literature related to stress hyperglycaemia (SH) in patients with both AIM and temporary electrical cardiac pacing, we aimed to investigate the influence of stress hyperglycaemia on the prognosis of patients with AMI and temporary electrical cardiac pacing. Methods. The prospective study included 79 patients with diagnosed AMI with ST-segment elevation (STEMI), admitted to the Coronary Care Unit of the Clinic for Cardiovascular Diseases, Clinical Centre Nis, from 2004 to 2007, who were indicated for temporary electrical cardiac pacing. The blood was sampled on admission for lab analysis, glucose levels were determined (as well as markers of myocardial necrosis - troponin I, CK-MB). Echocardiographic study was performed and ejection fraction was evaluated by us...
Acta veterinaria, 2009
The current clinical research on pharmacokinetics of methylprednisolone was performed on male pig... more The current clinical research on pharmacokinetics of methylprednisolone was performed on male pigs to whom was administered either intravenously or locally, via iontophoresis. Equal doses of methylprednisolone sodium succinate (MPSS) were applied, i.e. 40 mg it total per animal. In all pigs artificial inflammation of knee and elbow joints was provoked four days prior to the treatment. Four hours after the application of methylprednisolone tissue samples (both synovial fluid and hyaline cartilage) were obtained from the inflamed joints and subjected to analysis. The quantification of the drug was performed by HPLC technique. The results indicated high quantities of methylprednisolone both in the synovial fluid and hyaline cartilage, the concentrations being significantly higher in animals after iontophoretic application (17.15±3.11 and 12.70±2.19 µg/g, respectively) in comparison with the animals treated intravenously (0.33±0.11 and 0.21±0.06 µg/g, respectively). Thus, iontophoresis was proved a highly advisable clinical means of application of methylprednisolone, especially having in mind the possibility of avoiding systemic adverse effects which are present after parenteral drug administration. In addition, it enables higher therapeutic concentrations of MPSS to be obtained both in the synovial fluid and in the hyaline cartilage of the treated inflamed joints.
Sport Mont Journal, 2005
The sample of 90 pupils of the elementary schools in Niš of 11 and 12 years of age was subjected ... more The sample of 90 pupils of the elementary schools in Niš of 11 and 12 years of age was subjected to initial and final measurement of functional abilities, namely, 1) systolic blood pressure in mm Hg (FTASI), 2) diastolic blood pressure in mm Hg (FTADI), 3) pulsation frequency under effort - impact per min (FPUOP), 4) absolute oxygen consumption (VO2 max l/min) (FO2LM) and 5) relative oxygen consumption (VO2 max ml/min/kg). The aim of the research was to determine the effects of the "circular" form of work in the main part of the class upon the development of the pupils' functional abilities. The results of the research obtained by the multivariant analysis of the variant have shown considerable improvements of the pupils' functional abilities.
Sport Mont Journal, 2005
For the realization of the research a sample of 90 examined of 11 years of age from Niš was used.... more For the realization of the research a sample of 90 examined of 11 years of age from Niš was used. The sample was divided into two sub samples, namely, an experimental group of 45 examinees and a control group of 45 examinees. With the experimental group, the "circular" form of work in the main part of the class for the physical strength development was applied. The control group had regular physical education classes. With both the examined groups, two measurements of dynamic strength (initial and final) were made in order to estimate the latent dimensions of explosive and repetitive strength. In order to assess explosive strength, the following variables were used, namely,1) standing long jump (MSDM), 2) standing triple jump (MTRS), and 3) ball throwing (MBLP). For the testing of repetitive strength the following tests were used, 1) torso lifting from the box (MDTK), 2) push-ups (MSKL) and 3) squats (MČUČ). The aim of the research was to determine the effects of the "...
Sport Mont Journal, 2006
A "pilot" research aimed at determining the effects of "station-based" workou... more A "pilot" research aimed at determining the effects of "station-based" workouts on the development of explosive and repetitive strength was carried out on a small but representative sample consisting of 64 examinees, pupils of the elementary schools "Sveti Sava" and "Ratko Vukicevic" in Nis, 11 years of age (± 6 months). The sample was divided into two sub-samples: excperimental and control groups with the same number of examinees (32 pupils). The experimental program consisted of a set of exercises for explosive and repetitive strength development performed in the second part of the class (after a pre-practice warmup drill) and lasting 10-12 minutes. A system of six stations was prepared: three for explosive strength development and three for repetitive strength development. The control group continued to follow the regular program of physical education. Two measurements of motor abilities were carried out: at the beginning of the experiment ...
Sport Mont Journal, 2009
The aim of this research was to determine the degree and characteristics of the link between spri... more The aim of this research was to determine the degree and characteristics of the link between sprinting sports results in the case of the 60 meter sprint and the basic-motor abi- lities of the elementary school students of the "Radojica Perović" elementary school, aged 13 ± 6 months. By means of a regressional analysis a statistically significant connection at the multivariate level between the set of basic-motor abilities and the 60 meter sprint was determined. At the univariate level, a statistically significant explanation of the 60 meter sprint results was determined in the case of the hand tapping variable (MTAP=0.04), the foot tapping variable (MTAN=0.02) and the squat variable (MČUČ=0.04). The obtained results point out that the examinees with better results in the hand tapping tests, the foot tapping and squat tests will achieve better results in the 60 meter sprint.
Acta Medica Medianae, 2018
Benzalkonium-chloride is the most commonly used preservative in modern antiglaucoma topical thera... more Benzalkonium-chloride is the most commonly used preservative in modern antiglaucoma topical therapy, with a broad range of advantages and cumulative side effects on the anterior eye surface. Benzalkonium-chloride is classified as a severe irritant of mucous membranes, resulting in dryness of the anterior eye surface. The aim of the paper was a is scientific confirmation of the efficacy of Bioptron light therapy, its favorable response in healing and elimination of dry eye symptoms and signs caused by topical use of antiglaucoma therapy with Benzalkonium-chloride as a preservative. The research included 36 patients who were divided into three groups: the first and second group with different approaches in the treatment of dryness of anterior eye surface, and the third control group. A complete ophthalmic examination of the patients was done before our examination and after Bioptron light therapy. The examination was done according to "Dry eye severity grading sheme", and as an objective parameter we did Shirmer's test 1. In the second group of patientis, cured by Hylo®gel solution and Bioptron light therapy, symptoms and signs decreased from 27.78% to 5.56% (p < 0.001). The values of Shirmer's test 1 showed an improvement from 30.56% to 13.89% deficit in tear secretion (p < 0.001). The symptoms and signs of anterior ocular surface dryness are statistically significantly reduced. Toleration of antiglaucoma drug therapy, comfort and patient compliance are significantly improved. It is necessary to include Bioptron light therapy in all patientes on antiglaucoma therapy with Benzalconium-chloride as a preservative.
SPORT I ZDRAVLJE, 2017
Istraživanje je sprovedeno na uzorku od 106 učenika od toga 48 dječaka i 58 djevojčicastarosti 11... more Istraživanje je sprovedeno na uzorku od 106 učenika od toga 48 dječaka i 58 djevojčicastarosti 11 i 12 godina, koji su pohađali šesti razred Osnovne škole „Pale“ Pale. Uzorak je podjeljenna eksperimentalnu (45) i kontrolnu grupu (61). Problem istraživanja se odnosio na utvrđivanjeefekata programiranog fizičkog vježbanja u morfološkim karakteristikama i motoričkimsposobnostima, a predmet istraživanja predstavljale su: longitudinalna dimenzionalnost skeleta,volumen i masa tijela, potkožno masno tkivo, opšta ravnoteža, segmentarna brzina, fleksibilnost,eksplozivna snaga ruku i ramenog pojasa i agilnost. Primarni cilj istraživanja bio je utvrditi razlike umorfološkim karakteristikama i motoričkim sposobnostima posle primjenjenog programa motoričkogvježbanja kod djece šestog razreda osnovne škole. Rezultati istraživanja ukazuju da je programdodatnog fizičkog vježbanja u eksperimentalnoj grupi prouzrokovao smanjenje vrednosti ukupnetjelesne mase i opravdao primjenu eksperimentalnog faktor...
The most common way of the mobility abilities development is directed physical training with exac... more The most common way of the mobility abilities development is directed physical training with exact dosage of load components. Regarding their relationship depends which aspect of the mobility ability it will be developed. This is manifested mostly according strength and endurance which are very often overlapped and where a smaller change of the load intensity reflects on the change of subspace which is treated with directed physical training. Regarding the strength endurance development or the speed endurance development, where the space of the strength and the endurance or speed and the endurance, where the encompassed differences are consequence of the dosed load. This aspect of the endurance is very contemporary within the athlete throwing disciplines and it can give information about the state of certain region of body, especially if it is about the strength development by applying different types of practices on the basis of the starting position.
The heart rate and blood lactate responses on the court enable a detailed estimation of the worki... more The heart rate and blood lactate responses on the court enable a detailed estimation of the working regime (metabolic zone) in which an athlete is trained, which is not possible to estimate only on the basis of the heart rate. These parameters are measured at rest, during the exercise (lactates are measured after each work interval), and in recovery. In the end one gets curves which represent a metabolic profile of each individual. Our sample comprised of 10 active female football players and 8 active female handball players who gave their written consent to take part in this research. To determine the statistical significance of differences between the researched groups a method of multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), on a multivariate level, and a univariate analysis of variance (ANOVA), on a univariate level, were used. Research results obtained lead us to conclude that between the subjects of the first and the second group there is no difference in numeric values of the h...
Motor parameters in this study are defined by space forces (explosive, repetitive, static); the t... more Motor parameters in this study are defined by space forces (explosive, repetitive, static); the total included nine predictor variables in order to determine their impact on the performance of a score shot put. The study included 40 male subjects, students of FFVS, in East Sarajevo. As a multivariate method for determining the research objectives one applied regression analysis and calculated the relevant parameters. The results confirmed the statistical significant effect on the power aspects of a score success throwing the balls in the group. On the basis of the research findings analysis one can reach an overall conclusion that the subjects with better results achieved in the variables of power, have also achieved better results in shotput, performed by the rational technique. In this case, there is a direct influence of the mechanism of the duration of excitation and the intensity of excitation, as relevant indicators of the success in shotput.
The aim of the research was as first to carry out the evaluation of the dynamic strength (repetit... more The aim of the research was as first to carry out the evaluation of the dynamic strength (repetitive and explosive strength) of our participants, a sample of 60 elementary school students from Niš, aged 11 ± 6 months, at the initial and final measuring, and then in the variables of repetitive and explosive strength to determine the multivariate and univariate statistical significance of the difference in means, in order to obtain information regarding the relevance of the studied parameters in the managing, diagnosing, planning and control of the teaching process. The multivariate statistical significance of the difference in dynamic strength between the arithmetic means at the initial and final measuring was obtained at the .00 level (Q=.00). By means of the univaraite procedures, a statistically significant difference was determined for all of the variables of explosive strength, also at the .00 (p=.00) level. On the basis of the obtained results we can conclude that the obtained ...
Спортске Науке И Здравље Апеирон, Dec 15, 2011
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