SOPKOVÁ, Drahomíra - VLČKOVÁ, Radoslava - ONDRAŠOVIČOVÁ, Silvia - ANDREJČÁKOVÁ, Zuzana - PETRILLA, Vladimír. Fyziológia nervov, svalov a termoregulácie : Pre poslucháčov ŠP Vzťah človek - zviera a jeho využitie v canisterapii a hipoterapii. Rec. Agnesa Lukačinová, Zuzana Maková. 1. vyd. Košice : UVLF, 2021. 102 s. ISBN 978-80-8077-728-9.

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OCA1. Surname awarded to the assessed person	Petrilla
OCA2. Name awarded to the assessed person	Vladimír
OCA3. Degrees awarded to the assessed person	Assoc. prof. , DVM, PhD
OCA4. Hyperlink to the entry of the person in the Register of university staff	https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/23878
OCA5. Area of assessment	study programme man-animal relationship and its use in canistherapy and hipotherapy · I. degree
OCA6. Category of the research/artistic/other output	pedagogical output
OCA7. Year of publication of the research/artistic/other output	2021
OCA8. ID of the record in the Central Registry of Publication Activity (CRPA) or the Central Registry of Artistic Activity (CRAA)	ID: 436856
OCA9. Hyperlink to the record in CRPA or CRAA	https://app.crepc.sk/?fn=detailBiblioForm&sid=EC5BF5141667F49736CCDABE7B
Characteristics of the output that is not registered in CRPA or CRAA
OCA10. Hyperlink to the record in another publicly accessible register, catalogue of research/ artistic/other outputs	https://arl4.library.sk/arl-uvlk/sk/detail-uvlk_un_cat-0038633-Fyziologia-nervov-svalov-a-termoregulacie/?disprec=1&iset=1
OCA11. Characteristics of the output in the format of the CRPA or the CRAA bibliographic record, if the output is not available in a publicly accessible register or catalogue of outputs	SOPKOVÁ, Drahomíra - VLČKOVÁ, Radoslava - ONDRAŠOVIČOVÁ, Silvia - ANDREJČÁKOVÁ, Zuzana - PETRILLA, Vladimír. Fyziológia nervov, svalov a termoregulácie : Pre poslucháčov ŠP Vzťah človek - zviera a jeho využitie v canisterapii a hipoterapii. Rec. Agnesa Lukačinová, Zuzana Maková. 1. vyd. Košice : UVLF, 2021. 102 s. ISBN 978-80-8077-728-9.
OCA12. Type of the output (if the output is not registered in CRPA or CRAA)	university textbook
OCA13. Hyperlink to the webpage where the output is available (full text, other documentation, etc.)
OCA14. Characteristics of the author's contribution	Preparation and expert development of materials based on the integration of fundamental physiological knowledge of humans and animals with its application in canine-assisted therapy and hippotherapy, with an emphasis on neurophysiological mechanisms, the quality of therapeutic interaction, interspecies specificities, safety principles, and the promotion of students’ interdisciplinary competencies.
OCA15. Annotation of the output with contextual information concerning the description of creative process and the content of the research/artistic/other activity, etc.	The university textbook “Physiology of Nerves, Muscles, and Thermoregulation” is based on linking fundamental knowledge of human and animal physiology with its practical application in canine-assisted therapy and hippotherapy. The text systematically explains the function of the nervous system, mechanisms of muscle contraction, and principles of thermoregulation, with an emphasis on their importance in therapeutic interaction between humans and animals. Special attention is given to neurophysiological processes influencing behavior, movement, and the organism’s adaptation to load and stress during therapy. A key contribution is the application of theoretical knowledge to specific practical situations—for example, the effect of the horse’s rhythmic movement on a patient’s muscle tone in hippotherapy, or the importance of contact with a dog in modulating nervous activity in canine-assisted therapy. The chapter also reflects interspecies differences and emphasizes principles of safety and animal welfare. The text is written in a clear and accessible manner, aiming to support students’ interdisciplinary thinking and their ability to apply physiological principles in therapeutic practice.
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OCA16. Annotation of the output in English	The university textbook “Physiology of Nerves, Muscles, and Thermoregulation” is based on linking fundamental knowledge of human and animal physiology with its practical application in canine-assisted therapy and hippotherapy. The text systematically explains the function of the nervous system, mechanisms of muscle contraction, and principles of thermoregulation, with an emphasis on their importance in therapeutic interaction between humans and animals. Special attention is given to neurophysiological processes influencing behavior, movement, and the organism’s adaptation to load and stress during therapy. A key contribution is the application of theoretical knowledge to specific practical situations—for example, the effect of the horse’s rhythmic movement on a patient’s muscle tone in hippotherapy, or the importance of contact with a dog in modulating nervous activity in canine-assisted therapy. The chapter also reflects interspecies differences and emphasizes principles of safety and animal welfare. The text is written in a clear and accessible manner, aiming to support students’ interdisciplinary thinking and their ability to apply physiological principles in therapeutic practice.
OCA17. List of maximum 5 most significant citations corresponding to the output
OCA18. Characteristics of the output's impact on socio-economic practice	Supporting the development and professionalization of services in the field of canine-assisted therapy and hippotherapy contributes to improving the quality of care provided to clients with physical, psychological, or social disadvantages. Linking physiological knowledge with therapeutic practice enables more effective and safer use of animal-assisted interventions, which can lead to better therapeutic outcomes and higher effectiveness of rehabilitation and support programs. The output also supports the training of qualified professionals, thereby indirectly contributing to the development of the labor market in health, social care, and rehabilitation services. Emphasis on animal welfare and ethical principles strengthens a responsible approach to the use of animals in therapy, which has a positive societal impact. In a broader context, the textbook raises awareness of the possibilities of animal-assisted therapies, supports their integration into practice, and thereby contributes to expanding access to innovative forms of therapeutic and rehabilitation care.
OCA19. Characteristics of the output and related activities' impact on the educational process	The educational process consists of improving the quality of teaching by linking theoretical knowledge of physiology with its practical application in canine-assisted therapy and hippotherapy, thereby increasing students’ professional readiness for real therapeutic practice. The textbook supports the development of interdisciplinary thinking, critical analysis, and the ability to apply knowledge in specific situations, particularly in work with clients and animals. Related activities, such as discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, contribute to a better understanding of neurophysiological processes, movement mechanisms, and the body’s adaptive responses. At the same time, they lead students to recognize the importance of safety, ethical principles, and animal welfare. Overall, the output comprehensively supports the development of both professional and practical competencies required for qualified practice in animal-assisted therapies.