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Knowledge and attitudes of nursing students about pediatric palliative care

Pintarić, Maja

2026-10-07

Pediatric palliative care in Croatia is still insufficiently developed, with a noticeable lack of education and practical training for working with terminally ill children and their families within formal nursing education. The aim of this study was …

UNIVERSITY NORTH University centre Varaždin Department of Nursing

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Nursing care for a patient after a stroke

Hutinec, Lucija

2026-10-12

Stroke is defined as a sudden disturbance of cerebral circulation resulting in focal neurological symptoms and represents one of the leading causes of mortality and disability. The consequences of stroke can be long-lasting and may significantly affe…

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The Influence of Dietary Habits on the Subjective Assessment of Acne Among Patients Attending a Specialist Dermatology Practice: Implications for Nursing Practice and Patient Education

Mlinarić, Klara

2026-10-12

Introduction: Acne (Latin: acne vulgaris) is one of the most common dermatological diseases and, in addition to causing skin lesions, may affect the daily and social lives of affected individuals. The aim of this study was to examine the dietary habi…

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Psychology of colors in marketing and influence on consumer choice

Jendrašić, Elena

2026-09-23

Colors play an important role in everyday communication, and their application is particularly significant in marketing. When consumers encounter a product or brand, color is often one of the first visual elements they notice. In addition to its aest…

UNIVERSITY NORTH University centre Varaždin Department of Multimedia, Design and Application

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Poster as a print medium: design and preparation for printing

Bosilj, Patricija

2026-09-23

This final thesis explores the poster as a means of visual communication and a printing medium, with an emphasis on its design, print preparation, and the influence of paper selection on the perception of the printed product. The theoretical part dis…

UNIVERSITY NORTH University centre Varaždin Department of Multimedia, Design and Application

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Innovative hydropower system using turbines in drainage systems, solar photovoltaic energy, and collecting rainwater - the example of Malinska on the island of Krk

Buntić, Matej

2026-09-24

This graduate thesis investigates the potential of integrated rainwater and solar energy use on a residential building in Zidarići (Malinska-Dubašnica) on the island of Krk. The studied system includes rainwater turbines in existing stormwater downpi…

UNIVERSITY NORTH University centre Varaždin Department of Civil Engineering

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The Personal Brand of Professional Tennis Players in the Digital Environment: A Comparative Analysis of Selected Athletes

Frljužec, Mateja

2026-09-17

This master's thesis focuses on the personal branding of professional tennis players in the digital environment, with particular emphasis on the role od social media in its development. The aim of the thesis was to analyse how professional tennis pla…

UNIVERSITY NORTH University centre Varaždin Department of Business Economics

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Postoperative pulmonary complications following abdominal surgery and possibilities for physiotherapeutic prevention

Jagodić, Mihael

2026-09-23

Postoperative pulmonary complications are an important cause of delayed recovery, prolonged hospitalization, increased morbidity and mortality, and higher healthcare costs following abdominal surgery. This paper aimed to present the most common compl…

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The Role of Brand Management and Brand Marketing in Development Consumers Emotional Attachment to a Brand

Colar, Tijana

2026-09-23

Brands represent an important source of competitive advantage in the contemporary business environment because, in addition to the functional characteristics of products and services, consumers may also expect symbolic and emotional value. One import…

UNIVERSITY NORTH University centre Koprivnica Department of Business and Management

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Comparative Analysis of AI-Generated Press Releases and Press Releases by PR Professionals

Vadlja, Ana

2026-09-29

This master's thesis compares press releases created using ChatGPT with those written by PR professionals. It addresses the increasingly widespread use of generative artificial intelligence in content creation and examines the extent to which its out…

UNIVERSITY NORTH University centre Varaždin Department of Communicology and Public Relations

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