Is the knowledge of international travel health a legal obligation or a social and personal responsibility?

Authors: Zarja ZRINSKI Corresponding author: Zarja ZRINSKI Type of paper:  Professional paper Issue: Volume 11 | number 1 – 2017 Abstract: The preservation of health is a crucial aspect in the development of international travel. The aim of this literature review was to analyse the issues of travel- related helath risks and the possibilities of prevention. As the…

A comparison of three different cleaning methods for reducing contaminants on contact surfaces – a preliminary study

Authors: Mojca JEVŠNIK, Andrej OVCA, Peter RASPOR Corresponding author: Mojca JEVŠNIK Type of paper:  Original scientific article Issue: Volume 11 | number 1 – 2017 Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate three different cleaning procedures routinely applied in processes to prevent microbiological product contamination. The evaluation was done in the context of their hygienic suitability…

Impact of boiling on raw milk – food safety aspects

Authors: Daniel MAESTRO, Arzija PAŠALIĆ, Fatima JUSUPOVIĆ, Enisa ŠLJIVO Corresponding author: Daniel MAESTRO Type of paper:  Original scientific article Issue: Volume 11 | number 1 – 2017 Abstract: Goal:
 Milk is a nutrient of high biological value, consumed in larger quantities and frequencies by sensitive groups of population. This fact makes the monitoring of milk’s safety particularly important…

Use of a nudge tool for improving hand hygiene in a nursing team in home for elderly people – case study

Authors: Tjaša MLAKAR, Andreja MIHELIČ ZAJEC, Mojca JEVŠNIK Corresponding author: Mojca JEVŠNIK Type of paper:  Original scientific article Issue: Volume 11 | number 1 – 2017 Abstract: The prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections are one of the most important indicators of quality in healthcare institutions and their employees. For this purpose, experts in this field are attempting…

Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in Slovenian children daycare centres. Part II: The interrelationship between building characteristics and IEQ

Authors: Luka PAJEK, Mitja KOŠIR, Mateja DOVJAK Corresponding author: Mateja DOVJAK Type of paper:  Original scientific article Issue: Volume 11 | number 1 – 2017 Abstract: In the process of building design it is important to consider the interconnected impact of occupants’ behaviour and building characteristics on the quality of indoor environment. Moreover, it is necessary to identify how…

Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in Slovenian children daycare centres. Part I: Results of in-situ measurements

Authors: Luka PAJEK, Mitja KOŠIR, Živa KRISTL, Katarina KACJAN ŽGAJNAR, Mateja DOVJAK Corresponding author: Mateja DOVJAK Type of paper:  Original scientific article Issue: Volume 11 | number 1 – 2017 Abstract: The number of children enrolled in daycare centres is increasing, while indoor environmental quality of Slovenian children daycare centres remains insufficiently investigated. The purpose of this paper,…