Internet Portal Research Articles

File Compression System Using Huffman Coding

Abstract—File compression, which minimizes file sizes without significantly compromising the quality of information contained in the file, is among the most critical aspects of data management since it facilitates fast flow and storage of data. Storage manage- ment has become more challenging due to the exponential growth of digital data; hence, efficient file compression has been an issue of great importance to help in decreasing storage expenses and increasing data transfer rates. This paper presents a web interface for the file compression system that is based on lossless data compression known as Huffman coding to reduce the size of the files without changing their content. A standard internet portal allows the users to upload their files to the system and get back resized files within the shortest time possible. The technique employed in the compression is astute in that it uses Huffman codes which give characters codes depending with their frequencies in the file. It then follows that since most of the file will have short codes; the file will take up less space. To safeguard the compressed information, the system generates a data structure called a Huffman tree in which no code is a sub- string of any other. This application does seize to be usable from a few selected devices such as desktops and laptop computers but can also be accessed from projectors and cell phones because of the effective design. The file compression system is also versatile and accommodates various file categories such text, image and binary among others providing users with convenience in a number of sectors. Index Terms—Data Compression, Hoffman Coding, HTML( Hypertext Markup Language), CSS ( Cascading Styling Sheet ), JavaScript.

스크린 골프 이용자의 수준별 경기력 비교 분석 및 스코어 예측

This study aimed to analyze and compare various performance variables, such as hole-by-hole scores, putts, greens in regulation, and par save rates among screen golf users at different skill levels, to identify their characteristics and predict round scores based on these variables. To achieve this, images of 'screen golf score cards' were collected from an internet portal using the keyword, resulting in a total of 441 records. Performance variables, including putts per hole, greens in regulation, and par save rates, were input into an Excel program for calculation. The analysis revealed differences in performance variables such as hole-by-hole scores, total putts, occurrences of three-putts or more, greens in regulation, and par save rates across different skill levels. Specifically, greens in regulation was found to have the greatest impact on scores. The proportion of putts in scores did not differ between the under and single handicap groups, and differences in par save opportunities were not observed except in the double bogey group. Therefore, it is essential to focus on improving greens in regulation through accurate iron shots and developing the ability to finish with a one-putt even if greens are missed. Future research should consider including variables related to tee shots, such as driver distance and fairway accuracy.

تأثيرات التقنيات المعتمدة على االنترنت على مشاركة المعرفة

The main issue in Web-based technologies is on how to differentiate and create many fresh opportunities. Internet portals represent an extension of knowledge sharing (KS) for users. In a contemporary knowledge-intensive economy, knowledge is considered a fundamental strategic resource for individuals and a source of sustainable competitive advantage. By sharing existing knowledge from a web based domain to a target such as retention, individuals can learn about a company’s products/services. The findings of this study provide useful information and could help organizations managers motivate their employees to engage in KS practices by Web-based technologies. The main finding of this study is that content quality, service quality, systems quality have a positive effect on KS among the employees of organization.

The Internet Portal “300 Years of Service to Humanity. Discoveries of the Russian Academy of Sciences that Changed the World”

The Internet Portal “300 Years of Service to Humanity. Discoveries of the Russian Academy of Sciences that Changed the World”

UNOFFICIAL PLACE NAMES AND MINOR PLACE NAMES AS MARKERS OF URBAN IDENTITY

The article examines unoffi cial or folk place names and minor place names in Chelyabinsk residents’ speech as a means of representing their identity. Based on the comments of the Internet portal 74.ru users, unofficial names of Chelyabinsk toponymic objects were revealed, their main functions were defi ned, word-building means used in the formation of folk place names and minor place names including suffi xation, abbreviation and acronymy were analyzed. The analysis of the empirical material showed that suffi xation is characteristic mainly of unoffi cial godonyms, abbreviations are frequently found in unoffi cial names of cities, districts and derivatives of generalized folk names of the residents. Abbreviation in folk place names and minor place names is used without their mea-ning transformation, while suffi xation and reduction are often applied to form emotive unoffi cial place names and minor place names with negative connotations. Chelyabinsk unoffi cial minor place names are characterized by transonymization and partial or complete deheroization of offi cial commemorative names. Folk place names refl ect creativity of the portal users, actualize the opposition "our own" — "foreign", the recognition and suffi cient fi xa-tion of unoffi cial place names and minor place names in the linguistic consciousness of Chelyabinsk residents and mainly the negative attitude to the urban landscape in general.

Assessing GPT-4's Performance in Delivering Medical Advice: Comparative Analysis With Human Experts.

Accurate medical advice is paramount in ensuring optimal patient care, and misinformation can lead to misguided decisions with potentially detrimental health outcomes. The emergence of large language models (LLMs) such as OpenAI's GPT-4 has spurred interest in their potential health care applications, particularly in automated medical consultation. Yet, rigorous investigations comparing their performance to human experts remain sparse. This study aims to compare the medical accuracy of GPT-4 with human experts in providing medical advice using real-world user-generated queries, with a specific focus on cardiology. It also sought to analyze the performance of GPT-4 and human experts in specific question categories, including drug or medication information and preliminary diagnoses. We collected 251 pairs of cardiology-specific questions from general users and answers from human experts via an internet portal. GPT-4 was tasked with generating responses to the same questions. Three independent cardiologists (SL, JHK, and JJC) evaluated the answers provided by both human experts and GPT-4. Using a computer interface, each evaluator compared the pairs and determined which answer was superior, and they quantitatively measured the clarity and complexity of the questions as well as the accuracy and appropriateness of the responses, applying a 3-tiered grading scale (low, medium, and high). Furthermore, a linguistic analysis was conducted to compare the length and vocabulary diversity of the responses using word count and type-token ratio. GPT-4 and human experts displayed comparable efficacy in medical accuracy ("GPT-4 is better" at 132/251, 52.6% vs "Human expert is better" at 119/251, 47.4%). In accuracy level categorization, humans had more high-accuracy responses than GPT-4 (50/237, 21.1% vs 30/238, 12.6%) but also a greater proportion of low-accuracy responses (11/237, 4.6% vs 1/238, 0.4%; P=.001). GPT-4 responses were generally longer and used a less diverse vocabulary than those of human experts, potentially enhancing their comprehensibility for general users (sentence count: mean 10.9, SD 4.2 vs mean 5.9, SD 3.7; P<.001; type-token ratio: mean 0.69, SD 0.07 vs mean 0.79, SD 0.09; P<.001). Nevertheless, human experts outperformed GPT-4 in specific question categories, notably those related to drug or medication information and preliminary diagnoses. These findings highlight the limitations of GPT-4 in providing advice based on clinical experience. GPT-4 has shown promising potential in automated medical consultation, with comparable medical accuracy to human experts. However, challenges remain particularly in the realm of nuanced clinical judgment. Future improvements in LLMs may require the integration of specific clinical reasoning pathways and regulatory oversight for safe use. Further research is needed to understand the full potential of LLMs across various medical specialties and conditions.

Characteristics of Native Advertising on the Most Read Croatian Internet Portals

Nativno oglašavanje sve je zastupljeniji alat tržišne komunikacije organizacija i brendova. Riječ je o sadržaju oblikovanom na način da nalikuje uredničkom, dakle ostalim novinarskim formama (primarno vijestima), s ciljem privlačenja čitatelja prilagođenim uređivačkim sadržajem, uz istovremeno promoviranje brenda oglašivača, njegovih proizvoda i vrijednosti. To je posebice prisutno u suvremenom digitalnom okruženju, gdje su ti tzv. hibridni oblici medijskog sadržaja najvidljiviji, pri čemu se izdvajaju sponzorirani sadržaj, sadržajni marketing, brend novinarstvo te nativno oglašavanje koje je u srži ovog rada. Cilj je istraživanja utvrditi osnovna obilježja nativnog oglašavanja na odabranim najčitanijim internetskim portalima u Republici Hrvatskoj, na kojima je uz ljudsku obradu teksta primijenjena strojna analiza sadržaja nad 543 identificirana članka. Rezultati analize pokazali su kako je ICT industrija najzastupljenija industrija među oglašivačima i da nativni sadržaj u hrvatskom medijskom prostoru primarno nastaje unutar medijske kuće te da ga potpisuju specijalizirani marketinški timovi. Većina oglasa u uzorku hrvatskih internetskih portala pridržavala se uzusa dobre, ali i obvezujuće prakse jasnog označavanja oglašivača, dok u slučaju portala 24sata.hr to nije bio slučaj. Najveći broj nativnih oglasa dosegnuo je između 10 i 20 tisuća te između 5 i 10 tisuća čitatelja pa se unatoč tomu što je riječ o najučinkovitijem obliku online oglašavanja u digitalnim medijima, otvara pitanje može li se isto ustvrditi i u hrvatskom kontekstu. Zaključno, nativni oglasi na hrvatskim internetskim portalima pretežno imaju subjektivno pozitivan sentiment, no postoje varijacije svojstvene pojedinim industrijama. Tako je sentiment oglasa u ICT i financijskoj industriji pretežito pozitivan, dok u zdravstvenoj industriji prevladava subjektivno negativan sentiment.

Technology park possibilities in implementing the system of digital civil and patriotic education at the university

Introduction. Trends in digitalization and convergence in education, the introduction of distance learning technologies affect both the education system and the educational process as its significant component. Traditional forms and methods of educational work, which were effective with previous generations of students, show low results with generation “Z”. In this regard, digital means of education, implemented within the framework of a digital educational system, become relevant, which would allow students to move from the position of an observer to the state of an active participant in the educational process. The development of a system of civic-patriotic education is becoming the most relevant and in demand in the university environment.Materials and Methods. The research was carried out by analyzing scientific literature on the research problem, analyzing regulatory sources, summarizing our own practical experience on the problems of digital technologies for civic and patriotic education of youth.Results. The article presents a description of the system of digital civic-patriotic education being developed at the South Ural State Humanitarian Pedagogical University. The developed system of digital civic-patriotic education will be implemented on the basis of the university website, taking into account the capabilities of the technology park of universal pedagogical competencies. The offices created in the technology park provide an opportunity for the implementation of various civil-patriotic activities.Discussion and Conclusions. Currently, there is an urgent need in universities to conceptually substantiate and develop a digital education system that would contribute to the activation and interest of students in the process of education and self-education. The system of civic-patriotic education will be implemented taking into account the capabilities of the technology park equipment: VR technologies, robotics, 3D modeling, etc. The developed system of digital civicpatriotic education includes such digital educational technologies as: virtual excursions, video resources, social and civic-oriented projects, web quests, cultural and historical Internet portals, etc.

Information Services of Fundraising Organisations’ Internet Portals

The purpose of the research is to make an information and analytical review and characterise the typical information services of Internet portals used by fundraising organisations in Ukraine and abroad. Research methods. The following general scientific methods were used: systematisation (in the process of selecting the necessary sources of information), generalisation (in the process of defining general concepts that highlight the main features), formal-logical method (in the process of studying the structure and classification of portals), method of systematic analysis of information (in the process of reviewing Ukrainian and foreign experience of the functioning of typical web portals), descriptive method. The scientific novelty of the research is to determine the differences between a website and a web portal; to generalise (based on the results of the analytical monitoring) and to highlight typical information services of fundraising web portals and their functional features that are actively used by domestic and foreign fundraising organisations. Conclusions. The results of the study conclude that Ukrainian fundraising organisations, using benchmarking methods, are actively studying the experience of foreign institutions working in the social sphere and gradually introducing and developing fundraising in the Ukrainian Internet segment. Today, domestic and foreign fundraising activities are carried out through a large number of relevant Internet portals. The relevance of utilizing Internet portals is driven by the fact that an informational web portal contributes to greater transparency of processes occurring within civil society. Moreover, the functional capabilities of Internet technologies help to establish joint work and highlight the activities of both domestic and foreign non-governmental organisations in the digital environment. The research results indicate that the development of the Internet portal market and the constant demand for such services are driving developers to expand the functionality of typical information services and tools that help organisations create user-oriented digital content management capabilities, mobile support, etc. In general, the ratio of the number of foreign and Ukrainian fundraising web portals shows that domestic fundraising is becoming more active and popular in the form of patronage, sponsorship and support through grants, donations, material and information resources, etc. through online portals. It is digital tools and technologies that make it possible for such organisations to remain relevant, with a range of information services and services that are constantly growing and becoming more customer-oriented.

Development of a web-based patient decision aid for myopia laser correction method

BackgroundIn the context of healthcare centered on the patient, Patient Decision Aids (PtDAs) acts as an essential instrument, promoting shared decision-making (SDM). Considering the prevalent occurrence of myopia, the objective of this study is to furnish exhaustive and easily comprehensible information to assist patients in making well-informed decisions about their options for myopia laser correction.MethodThe research team developed a decision guide for myopia patients considering laser correction, aiming to facilitate informed decisions. The study followed the first four stages of the IPDAS process model: “scope/scoping,” “design,” “prototype development,” and “alpha testing.” Ten semi-structured interviews with patients (n = 6) and corneal specialist ophthalmologists (n = 4) were conducted to understand the challenges in selecting a laser correction method. Online meetings with 4 corneal specialists were held to discuss challenging cases. A comparison table of harms and benefits was created. The initial prototype was developed and uploaded on the internet portal. User feedback on software and text aspects was incorporated into the final web software, which was reviewed by a health education expert for user-friendliness and effectiveness.ResultEducational needs assessment revealed concerns such as pain, daily life activities, return to work, the potential need for glasses (‘number return’), eye prescription stability, and possible complications. These shaped the decision aid tool’s content. Expert consensus was achieved in several areas, with some items added or extended. In areas lacking consensus, comments were added for clarity. Five clients assessed the web app (PDAIN), rating it 46/50 in user-centricity, 47/50 in usability, and 45/50 in accuracy and reliability, totaling 138/150. Post-piloting, software errors were documented and rectified. During the trial phase, five myopic users interacted with the software, leading to modifications. User feedback indicated the tool effectively enhanced understanding and influenced decision-making.ConclusionPDAIN, serves as a facilitative tool in the process of selecting a corneal laser correction method for myopic patients. It enabling Nearsighted patients to make informed decisions.

Evaluating the Reliability of Health Portals' Nutrition and Supplementation Advice for Pregnant Women: A Comprehensive Review.

This article evaluates the reliability and consistency of nutrition- and supplementation-related advice for pregnant women provided by ten selected health-related Internet portals. The portals were chosen based on their perceived reliability and prominence in Google searches, with representation from both English and Polish language sources. The evaluation criteria included the adherence of the presented information to official recommendations and its evidence-based character based on specific items representing dietary aspects important in pregnancy. While the overall reliability was deemed acceptable, significant variations existed both among the portals and specific evaluated items. Notably, HealthLine, Medline Plus, and NCEZ emerged as the most evidence-based, while WebMD and Medycyna Praktyczna were identified as less reliable. Despite a number of issues, the analysed portals remain valuable sources of nutritional information for pregnant women, offering user-friendly accessibility superior to alternatives such as social media on the one hand and scientific articles on the other. Improved consistency and attention to detail, especially in relation to vitamin intake and supplementation, would improve the overall quality of health portals.

Communication Aspect of National Testing Digitalization: Investigating Key Stakeholders’ Satisfaction

Research Question: The paper deals with the analysis of the elements of the communication system in the process of digitalization of the national testing process in the Republic of Serbia. Motivation: National testing represents an important segment of education in most countries. Considering that it involves a large number of stakeholders and activities, innovations based on the implementation of new technologies are complex and require significant efforts and resources for their implementation. The digitalization of national testing in Serbia, in addition to the development of software and organizational solutions, is accompanied by the development and implementation of a communication system aimed at facilitating the acceptance of innovations by all participants. This paper addresses the analysis of the efficiency of the elements of the communication system and satisfaction of stakeholders with them, at the final exam at the end of primary education in the Republic of Serbia. Idea: The paper aims to describe a successful communication system implemented to support the process of national testing digitalization. Effective communication is essential due to the large number of participants involved in the process and should ensure national testing effectiveness and transparency. Data: For the analysis of the satisfaction of two stakeholder groups with the highest interest and influence in the process of conducting the final exam, data obtained from surveys conducted in 2021, 2022, and 2023 were used. Each year, the questionnaire was completed by over 900 primary school principals and over 8,000 parents of final-grade pupils. Tools: In the research, a questionnaire specifically designed for two stakeholder groups - primary school principals and parents of final-grade pupils was used. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software. Descriptive statistics and correlation analysis were employed. Findings: The research has found that high satisfaction among key stakeholders (primary school principals and parents) is achieved through a carefully designed and implemented communication system, which includes an internet portal, written and video instructions, as well as direct support from trained and expert individuals. The communication system element that has the greatest impact on principals' satisfaction is the administrative portal, while for parents, it comprises all instructions prepared for carrying out activities. Contribution: This paper expands on existing research related to the digitalization of national testing and highlights the key elements of the communication system to enhance participant satisfaction in the process.

Online Auction System Using AI

Net has pushed the globalization which addresses the interaction and integration many of people ,one-of-a-kind business institutes, government our bodies, and lots of more. As people are exposed to unlimited variety of quantitative products through use of internet, they seek for the predicted one at affordable or favorable fee and time. On-line biding has become distinguished way to the expectations of on-line customers since it excludes the want of physical presence at the bidding location and the product can be acquired on the low- priced price. When bidding is performed on a bidding floor this machine will permit users to get right of entry to the bidding the usage oa an internet portal. Images can also be considered. Online bidders can vicinity bids at any moment and their bids will be displayed on a display at their own window. Authentication may be key for the online machine and get admission to credentials can be provided simplest to proven users. Users can set standards for automobile bidding including restriction amount, next bid increase quantity and many others. Information can be accrued by using the system to choose which objects evoked the maximum interest in bidders. We purpose to construct a tool that recommends the best acceptable product for person based on consultation.

DIGITAL HISTORICAL MEMORY AND CIVIC IDENTITY OF STUDENTS IN THE REGION

The article poses the problem of the need to study the influence of digitalization on the formation of the historical memory of young people. Based on data from an online questionnaire (multi-stage combined sample, n = 700), the main vectors of constructing digital historical memory and its influence on the formation of civic identity of college and university students are presented using the example of the Republic of Mordovia. The calculation of the “digital historical memory” index made it possible to determine the directions of digital memory influence on the young people self-identity and on the assessment of the main factors of civic identity. A statistically significant relationship was revealed between the choice of “new media” as a source of historical memory formation and such indicators as age, level of education received. The objectives of the study also included the study of memory nodes (selection of the most significant events from the history of the country), digital practices (activities related to historical Internet resources and portals). The article makes an attempt to sociologically comprehend the production of digital historical memory in modern conditions, which, on the one hand, is hyperconnective, i.e. accessible to a large number of users and hyper-meditated - formed on the basis of various and many sources, and on the other hand, there is a great risk of producing a fake story and its different versions, far from scientific character and objectivity, The authors make the assumption, based on the data obtained, that in the new geopolitical conditions the influence of the “digital memory” index on the formation of Russian identity among young people can be described as positive, although this issue requires further research.

Distinctiveness of the Integration of Digital Economic Systems into the Activities of Specialized Retail Chains

Relevance. The basis of the digital economy is the digitalization process, which realizes the possibility of using innovative technologies delegated to optimize management systems in various fields of activity. In turn, digital technologies are modifying the usual format of a number of industries, which directly affects the restructuring of business models of organizations.The purpose of the study is to identify industries of specialized retail chains that claim the need to introduce digital technologies and determine the impact of the digital economy on their activities.Objectives: to study the process of formation of digitalization in the economy; determine the specifics of the influence of the digital economy in the activities of specialized retail chains; to specify the distinctiveness of the use of digital technologies in retail trade; demonstrate the need for the introduction of digital technologies in the leading direction of specialized trade. Methodology. In this study, methods of comparative analysis, synthesis, generalization, graphical techniques for processing information, as well as statistical data presented in the public domain on the official Internet portal of the analytical agency TAdviser were used.Results. The authors found that the process of forming digitalization in the economy involves transforming the stages of economic activity through the introduction of digital technologies into them. A procedure has been established for the influence of the digital economy on the activities of specialized retail chains at the exchange stage. The specifics of introducing digital technologies in retail trade have been studied. It has been established that the pharmaceutical industry is a priority area of specialized trade, claiming the need for digital transformation. Its transformation will involve reengineering processes such as sales, dispensing and pharmaceutical consulting. The distinctiveness of the digital economy is determined through the introduction of trends caused by digital transformation in the activities of pharmacy retail.Conclusions. The authors substantiate the relevance of studying the distinctiveness of the digital economy in the activities of specialized retail chains; Specific examples of the implementation of digital technologies within specialized retail are considered, influencing the change in the economic structure through the formation of more efficient economic processes provided by digital infrastructures.Key words: business models, retail, specialized retail chains, pharmaceutical activities, digital technologies, digital transformation, digital economy, economic activity.

The situation of the Polish language in Lithuania: An analysis of Lithuanian media discourse

The aim of this article is to identify thematic contexts in which the Polish language is discussed in Lithuanian online news portals and to analyse how the situation of teaching, learning, and using the Polish language is presented in the media in terms of the rights of language users. The article overviews the status of the Polish language in Lithuania on the basis of analysis of Lithuanian information portals. For this purpose, the three most popular Internet portals were selected: delfi.lt, lrt.lt, and 15min.lt. Media articles were extracted using the Google Chrome Web Scraper tool. Seventy-two articles from the years 2019-2023 were chosen for the study. The articles covered topics such as the results of students’ education in national minority schools, the level of Lithuanian language proficiency in minority schools, the teaching of Polish as a foreign language, public signs in Polish, and court cases concerning the use of the Polish language. During the selected period, the media articles primarily focused on the Polish language in the context of education and legislation, disregarding discussions related to Polish culture .Keywords: Polish language – Lithuanian media – discourse analysis.

Machine learning tools in the tasks of selecting the determinants of socio-economic situation and development potential of Russian regions

Subject. The article addresses the selection of determinants that are significant for assessing the level of socio-economic situation and development potential of Russian regions. Objectives. The aim is to study machine learning algorithms for the selection of determinants – predictors of the level of socio-economic situation and development potential of Russian regions, to build models of classification of regions, according to the level of socio-economic situation, using various machine learning algorithms. Methods. To build classification models, I used data from the Federal State Statistics Service, the Institute of Scientific Communications, the RIA Novosti news agency, and the TAdviser Internet portal. Procedures for data classification, model parameter estimation, selection of significant determinants and visualization of results are performed, using the basic functions of the PyCaret library. Cohen's Kappa statistics and Matthews correlation coefficient were employed as priority metrics for evaluating the model productivity. The algorithms for selecting determinants are implemented in the Google Colab analytical environment. Results. I constructed multiclass classification models based on simple and ensemble machine learning algorithms. Simple classification algorithms, including logistic and ridge regression models, naive Bayesian algorithm, decision tree, support vector machine, and k-nearest neighbor methods are characterized by accuracy values at 77%, however, Cohen's Kappa statistics and the Matthews correlation coefficient only show a satisfactory relationship between the actual and predicted value of the region class. Ensemble algorithms, including random forest, gradient boosting and extreme gradient boosting, are characterized by a close relationship between the actual and forecast estimates of the classifier at a level of more than 70%. Conclusions. The random forest algorithm is recognized as the most effective classification model. The gross regional product and investments in fixed assets are informative determinants for measuring the socio-economic status.

Disinformation in the Polish Media Space in the First Year of Russia’s Full-Scale Aggression Against Ukraine

The aim of this article is to analyse the disinformation activities of the Russian Federation as well as to analyse the content of pro-Kremlin disinformation messages present in the Polish information space during the first year of Russia’s full-scale aggression in Ukraine. The research area is Polish-language internet portals and social media. The research period covers one calendar year, from 24 February 2022 to 23 February 2023. In the course of the research conducted, the following methods were used: content and content analysis and the analysis of the data found. The following research questions were formulated in order to realise the purpose of the deliberations conducted: What media were used to spread disinformation? What topics did the content of false narratives focus on? What goals did disinformers choose in the case of the Polish media space?&#x0D; Based on the research questions, research hypotheses were formulated. It was assumed that disinformation activities primarily covered the Polish internet and social media space. It was assumed that anti-Ukrainian and anti-refugee themes dominated among the false messages. It was assumed that the disinformers’ chosen objectives were to create aversion in Poles towards refugees and to create anxiety and fear of war. As a result of the analyses, all hypotheses were positively verified.

(Post)Yugoslavian Music Press in Transition

The development of the Internet and digital technologies has influenced the ever- greater migrations of printed content to the digital sphere (blogs, online media, Internet portals, social networks), which has also brought with itself changes in readers’ habits and in the concept and format of texts as wells. Music press is no exception in that respect. In the context of South European states, these processes coincide with the period of political, social, cultural and economic transition, giving rise to the development of numerous regional and local specific forms of popular culture. The existence of the SFRY as a shared state enabled the creation of an authentic cultural space, which continued to develop even after its disintegration. This paper endeavors to shed light on one segment of that local authenticity through an analysis of music press. The aim the authors of this paper aspire to achieve is the presentation of the development path of the printed media in the first place inthe Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, then in Serbia, as well as the reconstructions of the modality of the transformation of this media in the transition period from an anthropological perspective. The wish is to identify the perception and significance of music as a local culturalphenomenon through the qualitative analysis of the archival material and the available Internet sources as well, then to trace the cultural changes that have been going on over time as a result of global and local social and cultural turmoil. We do not refer to press only as the medium which has an informative role, but rather as the medium that reflects the local community’s attitudes, simultaneously constructing narratives on popular culture that are incorporated in our everyday life.

Senzitivnost na senzorno procesuiranje

The main aim of this review article is to describe the sensory processing sensitivity trait (SPS). People with this trait are highly sensitive individuals and the pertinent literature states that they make up 20% to 30% of the general population. The paper outlines the theories that originally explained the high sensitivity of a certain segment of the population, the results of the studies that explored the discriminant validity of the Highly Sensitive Person Scale, the studies that examined the relationships between the SPS trait and personality dimensions, and the studies on the quality of mental health of highly sensitive individuals. Although there is an increasing number of studies on highly sensitive people worldwide, this has not been the case in our region. Consequently, experts (psychologists, psychotherapists and psychiatrists) in Serbia and the region are largely unfamiliar with this trait. Hence, it is possible to confuse the SPS trait with a personality dimension (neuroticism, introversion, shyness, etc.) or to diagnose a disorder in highly sensitive individuals (autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, etc.). In addition, a very large number of newspaper articles on various internet portals about highly sensitive people may imply that high sensitivity in our region is only described through the lens of popular psychology. All this can lead to a misunderstanding of this scientific construct. Considering that the literature indicates that approximately a quarter of the general population is highly sensitive, it is extremely important that professionals become more familiar with the sensory processing sensitivity trait.