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3. Experiences and perceptions of a 12-week combined exercise and dietary supplement program for individuals with knee osteoarthritis : a qualitative focus group studyTina Čeh, Jernej Završnik, Nejc Šarabon, Mirko Prosen, 2026, original scientific article Abstract: Background Exercise program and dietary supplements are commonly used in the conservative management of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and have both been shown to reduce pain and improve physical function. Combining these approaches may offer additive benefits or introduce specific adherence challenges from the patient perspective. The combination of structured exercise with dietary supplements remains underexplored, especially through qualitative approaches. This study aims to investigate the lived experiences, perceived benefits, challenges, and motivational factors among participants of a targeted exercise program combined with dietary supplementation. Methods A qualitative study design with three focus group was used to explore participants overall experiences, motivational factors, and barriers to participation immediately after program. The sample included 16 older adults with KOA (Kellgren–Lawrence grade 1–3, 14 women and 2 men). Two moderators facilitated each focus group using topic guide. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. Results Six main themes were identified: (1) recognized effects of exercise, (2) motivators and barriers to exercise, (3) group exercise and its impact on daily life, (4) recognized health care limitations, (5) experiences and practices of dietary supplement use, and (6) perspectives on program continuation and expansion. Conclusions Participants’ experiences with the combined exercise and dietary supplementation program for KOA highlighted the importance of social support, professional guidance, and self-motivation. Barriers included physical limitations, time constraints, and psychological challenges, while reported benefits included reduced pain, improved mood, and enhanced social engagement. Participants’ tendency to perceive exercise and supplementation as separate components indicates that, in practice, combined interventions may function as parallel rather than integrated strategies unless explicitly framed and supported as a unified approach
Keywords: knee osteoarthritis, exercise program, dietary supplements, qualitative study, physical rehabilitation, patient experience, motivation
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4. Stališča učiteljev do poučevanja na prilagojenem programu : magistrsko deloNastja Venko, 2025, master's thesis Keywords: učitelji, redni program, prilagojen program, nižji izobrazbeni standard, otroci s posebnimi potrebami, nadomeščanja, stališča učiteljev, inkluzivno izobraževanje
Published in RUP: 03.02.2026; Views: 528; Downloads: 19
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5. Razvoj inkluzije najmlajših : pomen vzpostavljanja oddelkov s prilagojenim programom pod okriljem rednih vrtcevVanja Riccarda Kiswarday, Kristina Mars, 2024, independent scientific component part or a chapter in a monograph Abstract: Zagotavljanje čim zgodnejše, strokovnejše in celostnejše obravnave otrok s posebnimi potrebami in njihovih družin v njihovi lokalni skupnosti ter ob prisotnosti njihovih vrstnikov je temeljna vrednota inkluzivne družbe, ki jo izpostavlja tudi Zakon o celostni zgodnji obravnavi predšolskih otrok s posebnimi potrebami (ZOPOPP) (2017). V tem duhu sta smiselna spodbujanje vzpostavljanja oddelkov s prilagojenim programom za predšolske otroke (v preteklosti poimenovani kot razvojni oddelki) pod okriljem rednih vrtcev in omogočanje otrokom ter družinam, da ostajajo povezani s svojim okoljem in vrstniki. V prispevku predstavljamo nekatere pogoje za vzpostavitev oddelkov s prilagojenim programom ter rezultate empirične raziskave, s katero smo želeli s sodelovanjem strokovnih delavcev, ki so zaposleni v oddelkih s prilagojenim programom v rednih vrtcih, dobiti vpogled v njihovo doživljanje delovanja teh oddelkov. S pomočjo ankete, ki jo je rešilo 60 strokovnih delavk, in poglobljenih intervjujev s štirimi izmed njih smo ugotovili njihovo naklonjenost tovrstnemu vključevanju, hkrati pa tudi deloma nezadovoljive pogoje. To nas zavezuje k povečanju skrbi za ekosistemski razvoj pogojev za uspešno inkluzijo najmlajših.
Keywords: inkluzija, predšolski otroci s posebnimi potrebami, razvojni oddelek, prilagojen program predšolske vzgoje, pogoji
Published in RUP: 13.01.2026; Views: 495; Downloads: 11
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6. Bridging the individual and the system : preschool teachers’ agency in implementation for sustainable development in early childhood settings in south-eastern EuropeAleksandra Šindić, Adrijana Višnjić-Jevtić, Jurka Lepičnik-Vodopivec, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: Although the importance of Education for Sustainable Development in Early Childhood (ECEfS) is widely acknowledged, its implementation varies across different national, institutional, and individual contexts. This quantitative study involved 398 ECE teachers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Slovenia. The aim of the research was to identify differences in the implementation of specific dimensions of ECEfS and in the achieved sustainability outcomes among children, with respect to three levels of ECE teachers’ professional context: national, institutional, and individual. Data were collected via an online survey and analyzed using descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and t-tests. While the study was limited by reliance on self-assessment and purposive sampling, it provided valuable insights into how professional context shapes early sustainability practices and outcomes and raised questions for future research. Findings indicate the existence of differences among respondents from different countries in the level of implementation of certain aspects of early childhood education for sustainable development, as well as in children’s sustainability outcomes. Similar differences were identified between ECE teachers working in eco and non-eco kindergartens, and between those familiar and unfamiliar with the activities of the ECE Academy. The results highlight the importance of institutional context and professional development in supporting sustainability practices in early childhood education settings.
Keywords: early childhood education for sustainable development, eco-program, ECE Academy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia
Published in RUP: 22.12.2025; Views: 552; Downloads: 3
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7. Kotiček za umik v dveh zasebnih vrtcih z različnima vzgojno-izobraževalnima programoma : magistrsko deloAlenka Kos, 2025, master's thesis Keywords: kotiček za umik, zasebni vrtec, javni program vrtca, Montessori pedagogika, fizična izgrajenost, urejenost in opremljenost kotička za umik, igralnica, predšolska vzgoja
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