Department of Health Care Management

Contacts

e-mail : [email protected]
Phone: 032/200961 Petya Ruskova

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Academic Staff

Section „Health Care Management”

Prof. Maria Anastasova Semerdzhieva, MD, PhD – Head of Department

Prof. Desislava Rangèlova Bakova, PhD –Chief Administrative Assistant

Prof Emil Spasov, MD PhD

Assoc. Prof. Vanina Mihaylova, PhD, MScPharm, MHM

Chief Аsst. Prof. Ekaterina Raykova, PhD – Responsible for Educational activity and Online education

Assist. Elena Stoykova

Angel Mikov, MD, PhD – Lecturer

Vencislav Filipov, MD, PhD – Lecturer

Section “Medical Pedagogy Аnd Medical Psychology”

Prof. Biyanka Lyubchova Tornyova, PhD –Head of Section

Prof. Radka Massaldjieva, PhD

Chief Аsst. Prof. Maria Karaivanova, PhD

Assoc. Professor Anna Mihaylova, PhD, MScPharm, MHM

Assoc. Professor Petya Kasnakova, PhD- Responsible for „КА”

Yuliana Peteva Vasileva – Lecturer, Responsible for Science and International activity

Assistant Radoslava Radeva- Responsible for International Cooperation and Project Activities

Section „Medical Ethics and Law”

Prof. Momchil Mavrov, PhD – Head of Section

Аssoc. Professor Mariya Valkova Hristozova, PhD – Responsible for Department Web Page Updates

Chief Аsst. prof. Miglena Frantova Tarnovska, MD, PhD

Аsstitant Borislava Stefanova Sirakova-Hristova – Responsible for Postgraduate Education

Petya Ruskova (Technical Secretary) – Coordinator for Occupational Health and Safety & Coordinator for Fire Safety

Research

The main scientific directions are:

• Current public health issues (with an emphasis on managerial, bioethical and business ethical, psychosocial, rehabilitation, legal and other dimensions);
• Demographic problems and reproduction of the ethnic population in the Republic of Bulgaria;
• Andragogic problems in continuing education of medical personnel; Determinants of the pedagogical environment and quality of training of medical specialists;
• Dementology and Neuropsychological Assessment;
• Assessment of social functioning disorders in various diseases;
• Problems of aging and old age; Health promotion;
• Epidemiological study of eating disorders; Screening for early diagnosis of asymptomatic cerebrovascular disease in clinically healthy adults; Research on conflicts in a healthcare organization;
• Ethics in food production and consumption (food ethics);
• Food Chain Ethics; Organization of continuing education of students; Right to information and legal regulation in healthcare;
• Bioprinting;
• Impact of digitization in healthcare;

The academic staff of the department includes 10 habilitated and 9 non-habilitated lecturers, including 6 professors, 4 associate professors, 3 chief assistants, 3 assistants, and 3 lecturers. The unit has 1 full-time PhD student and 2 PhD students on independent study.

Lecturers in the department are authors and co-authors of a number of monographs published in Bulgaria, Poland, Greece and the UK. The scientific output of the academic staff of the department during the period 2015-2025 includes over 210 scientific publications in Bulgarian and foreign publications. The lecturers of the department have prepared 143 scientific reports, of which 78 have been presented at foreign scientific forums. During the indicated period, they have published as authors or co-authors 10 textbooks and teaching aids. Representatives of the department have been leaders or participants in the following projects: Influence of serotonin and kynurenine on postoperative pain, neuroinflammation and anxiety (Project leader: Assoc. Prof. D. Neychev, MD); Development and evaluation of the effectiveness of a method based on serious games for early diagnosis and therapy in adult patients with cognitive disorders (leaders Prof. N. Mateva and Prof. R. Masaldzhieva); Objectification of postoperative pain control during extraction of impacted third mandibular molars (Head: Prof. Dimitar Atanasov), KOPO – How oncogenetics predicts and educates (Coordinator: Prof. Nonka Mateva, MD), National Scientific Program of the Ministry of Education and Science “Young Scientists and Postdoctoral Fellows”, Application of immunostimulating methods to improve the quality of life in children from 4 to 7 years of age (Head: Assoc. Prof. Desislava Bakova, MD).”
The scientific activity of the department staff includes 86 publications, of which: 41 publications in journals that are referenced in Scopus (with impact rank, SJR)/Web of Science, of which 7 are publications with impact factor (only according to Thomson Reuters); 17 publications in foreign journals without impact factor/impact rank; 12 publications in national journals; 16 publications in scientific collections published in Bulgaria and abroad, of which 4 publications were prepared jointly with students. The total impact factor of the scientific production of the members of the department is 5.708 for 2021 and 16.862 for 2022. In the period 2021 – 2022. The staff of the Department of Health Care Management has published 9 monographs and/or chapters in monographs, 3 of which were published in Bulgaria and 6 were published abroad. The teachers have participated in the preparation of 2 teaching aids in a team and 1 textbook. The author’s publications of the teachers of the department have been cited a total of 142 times, including 82 citations by foreign authors and 60 citations by Bulgarian authors. In the period 2021-2025, the academic staff of the department has participated in over 63 conferences, congresses, seminars and other scientific forums, including 46 participations in international forums and 17 participations in national scientific forums, including 6 participations with students.

During the same period, the members of the department participated in 20 international, national and intra-university scientific, educational or other projects. 4 young scientists and doctoral candidates, as well as 1 student, were involved in the implementation of the scientific projects. In connection with the research on the scientific projects, 11 publications and 18 scientific communications were realized. Habilitation lecturers from the department were reviewers of 7 scientific articles in foreign scientific journals and 4 scientific projects. They prepared 24 reviews for dissertations and 11 for holding an academic position. Lecturers from the department participated in 4 national trainings, 5 international trainings, 7 participations under the Erasmus program at universities in North Macedonia, Greece and Turkey. The authorship of the department is a member of 8 foreign and 8 Bulgarian scientific organizations/scientific societies. Four lecturers from the department participate in the editorial boards of 2 foreign and 4 Bulgarian scientific journals.

Textbooks

1. Akabaliev, V. H., S. I. Georgiev, R. I. Massaldjieva, I. N. Mitrev, P. V. Nonchev, S. P. Popov. “Practical Guide to Psychiatry for General Practitioners”, Edited by Nadezhda Petrova Madzhirova. Plovdiv: Raykov Publishing House, 2005, 210 pp., ISBN 954-9666-39-5.

2. Massaldjieva, R., N. Madzhirova, I. Mitrev, S. Georgiev, V. Akabaliev, P. Nonchev, S. Popov. “Handbook for Seminars in Medical Psychology: For Medical Students”, Edited by Nadezhda Madzhirova. Plovdiv: Medical University of Plovdiv, 2005, 99 pp.

3. Akabaliev, V. H., B. T. Brankov, S. P. Velkova, S. I. Georgiev, N. P. Madzhirova, M. Y. Mantarkov, R. I. Massaldjieva, I. N. Mitrev, P. V. Nonchev, S. P. Popov. “Practical Guide for Seminars in Medical Psychology: For Students of Medicine and Dentistry”, Edited by Nadezhda Madzhirova. 2nd revised edition. Plovdiv: Raykov Publishing House, 2007, 106 pp.

4. Liochkova, M., M. Tarnovska, V. Mihaylova-Alakidi, E. Raykova. “Structure of a Lecture Course in Medical and Business Ethics”, Educational Manual, MU-FPH (Medical University – Faculty of Public Health), Plovdiv, 2008.

5. Brankov, B. T., S. P. Velkova, S. I. Georgiev, N. P. Madzhirova, R. I. Massaldjieva, I. N. Mitrev, P. V. Nonchev, S. P. Popov et al. “Practical Guide to Psychiatry for General Practitioners”, Edited by N. Madzhirova. 2nd revised and enlarged edition. Plovdiv: Raykov Publishing House, 2009, 284 pp., ISBN 954-9666-50-2.

6. Popov, T., Zh. Hristov, P. Balkanska, L. Chakarova, B. Tornyova, M. Aleksandrova, G. Petrova, S. Mladenova, N. Petrova. “Medical Pedagogy”, Textbook for Students of the Faculties of Public Health, Sofia, 2010, EX-PRESS Publishing House, Gabrovo, 2010, 284 pp.

7. Mihaylova-Alakidi, V., M. Liochkova. “Tests in Ergonomics of Medical Labor in Healthcare Facilities for Bachelor and Master Students in Healthcare Management”, FPH, Medical University of Plovdiv, 2011, ISBN: 978-954-490-238-4.

8. Liochkova, M., V. Mihaylova-Alakidi. “Structure of a Lecture Course in Bioethics and Business Ethics”, Educational Guide /for students of Public Health and Health Management, and Healthcare Management/, Medical University of Plovdiv Publishing House, 2011, ISBN 978-954-9549-54-6.

9. Mihaylova-Alakidi, V., M. Liochkova. “Educational Guide: Preventive Medicine and Health Promotion /with marked answers to sample tests/”, Medical University of Plovdiv, ISBN: 978-954-9549-60-7, 2012.

10. Stefanov, R., M. Semerdzhieva, M. Stoykova. “Sample Tests for Prospective Student Competitive Exams in Social Medicine and Health Management (for Bachelor and Master Degrees – Two Semesters in Healthcare Management)”, Medical University of Plovdiv, ISBN: 978-954-9549-97-3, 2013.

11. Tornyova, B. “Methodology of Practical Training for Specialists in the Field of Healthcare”, 2015. (Липсват издателски данни в оригинала)

12. Massaldjieva, R., Z. Kostova. “Clinical Psychology”, Plovdiv, Mirtani, 2016.

13. Dimova, R., R. Stoyanova, M. Tarnovska, T. Stoev. “Terminological Compendium in Health Management”, Lax Book Publishing, 2016.

14. Semerdzhieva, M., V. Mihaylova, D. Bakova, M. Tarnovska, E. Raykova. “Collection of Tests in Social Medicine”, Plovdiv, 2017, ISBN 978-619-7085-79-2.

15. Liochkova, M., M. Semerdzhieva, V. Mihaylova, E. Raykova. “Structure of the Lecture Course in Bioethics and Business Ethics with a Practical Part”, Second revised and enlarged edition. Medical University of Plovdiv, ISBN 978-619-7085-63-1, 2016.

16. Massaldjieva, R., Z. Kostova. “Clinical Psychology”, Second revised edition. Edited by R. Massaldjieva. Plovdiv: Mirtani Investment, 2019, 138 pp.

17. Tornyova, B., R. Mancheva. “Collection of Test Tasks for the Prospective Student Examination in Ethics”, Artgraf Publishing, Sofia, 2020, 113 pp., ISBN 978-619-7368-42-0.

18. Mavrov, M. “Textbook on Criminal Law (General Part) for Higher Medical School Students”, First Edition, Publisher: Central Medical Library, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, 2023, 144 pp., ISBN 978-619-7491-60-9.

Publications

1. Shopova D, Mihaylova A, Petleshkova P, Bakova D. Study of dental specialists’ awareness of additive manufacturing in dental practice. Journal of Medical Sciences Biomedical Research, ISSN 0970-938X 2019; vol. 30(3): 410-412. 10.35841/biomedicalresearch.30-19-104

2. Shopov D, Mihaylova V, Stoeva T. The general practitioner – the real situation and motivation to work. Obshta meicina, Vol. XXI, 3, 2019, p. 3-9. ISSN 1311-1817

3. Stoeva T, Shopov D, Borisova B, Mihaylova V, Paskaleva T, Tornyova B. Interdependence between professional motivation and satisfaction of the nursing staff. J of IMAB. 2019 Jul-Sep;25(3). ISSN:1312-773X;

4. Stoyanova R, Dimova R, Harizanova St, Tarnovska M. Academic Staff Opinion on Their Job Satisfaction. Letter to the editor. Iranian Journal of Pulic Health. 2019
48(4): 770-772

5. Dimova R, Stoyanova R, Harizanova S, Tarnovska M, Kiskinova D. Academic Staff Satisfaction with their work: A cross-sectional study in a Medical University. Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences. 2019 7(14). DOI: https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2019.657

6. Stoyanova R, Dimova R, Tarnovska M, Boeva T, Dimov R, Doykov I. Comparing Patient Safety Culture in Bulgarian, Croatian and American Hospitals – Preliminary Results. Medicine and Pharmacy Reports. 2019 92(3): 265-270

7. Paskaleva T, Tornyova B, Dragusheva S, Petleshkova P. Modifiable risk factors for premature aging., Journal of Medical Sciences Biomedical Research, ISSN 0970-938X 2019; vol. 30 (3): 426-432, DOI: 10.35841/biomedicalresearch.30-19-131

8. Paskaleva T, Tornyova B, Dragusheva S, Petleshkova P. Survey and analysis of the prophylactic and medical activity of the elderly and the old people, International Journal of Medical Sciences Biomedical Research ISSN 0970-938X, 2019; 30 (3):432-437, DOI: 10.35841/biomedicalresearch.30-19-131

9. Kasnakova P, Mihaylova A, Petleshkova P, Traykova N, Tornyova B. Purposeful physical activity-Basic strategy for the prophylaxis and treatment of diabetes and diabetic polyneuropathy, International Journal of Medical Sciences Biomedical Research ISSN 0970-938X, 2019; 30 (2): 346-350. DOI: 10.35841/biomedicalresearch.30-19-100

10. Shopov D, Stoeva T, Tornyova B. Role and activity of general practitioners in conducting preventive examinations of the elderly. Journal of General Medicine; 2019, XXI (4), 3-8, ISSN 1311-1817

11. Bakova D, Tornyova B, Masaldzhieva R, Tilov B, Semerdzhieva M. Programs for the prevention of eating disorders. Management and Education, 2019, 15(5): 84-88.

12. Hadzhieva B, Mihaylova A, Koleva N, Argilaski D, Bakova D. The parent as a factor in building children’s immunity. Collection of reports from the Seventeenth National Scientific Session for Students and Teachers, Publishing Center at MU – Pleven, 2019: 124- 130. . ISBN 978-954-756-232-5.

13. Bakova D, Petkova-Gueorguieva E, Gueorguiev S, Madzharov V. Health of preschool children – some medical and social aspects. Knowledge – International Journal Scientific and Applicative papers, Grafoprom – Bitola, IKM – Skopje, 2019; V34/4: 1065-1069. ISSN 2545 – 4439.

14. Dragusheva S, Petleshkova P, Paskaleva T, Tornyova B. Professional relationships between mentors and trainee nurses – a prerequisite for successful conduct of the pre-graduate internship. Academic journal “Management and Education”, 2019; V5(15): 245-148
15. Stoeva T, Shopov D, Paskaleva T, Tornyova B. The nursing profession – past, present, journal. Nursing work, 2019, 1(51): 20-26. ISSN 1310-7496

16. Paskaleva T, Torniyova B, Vizeva M, Shopov D. Research and analysis of the health status of elderly people, ARTTE Vol. 7, No. 1, 2019, 73-78, ISSN 1314-8788 (print), ISSN 1314-8796 (online)

17. Kasnakova P, Torniyova B, Mihaylova A, Stankova A. Stimulating the immune potential of preschool children through ultraviolet prophylaxis., Journal of Health Policy and Management, 2019, Vol. 19 (2): 87-91. ISSN 1313-4981

18. Raikova E, Semerdjieva M. Level of conflict in public hospitals. International Journal, Institute of Knowledge, Medical Sciences and Health, 2019;31(4):1157-62.

19. Raikova E, Semerdjieva M. Methods for managing organizational conflicts in hospital. Institute of Knowledge, Medical Sciences and Health, 2019;31(1):99-105.

20. Mihaylova V, Kazandjiev I, Alakidi A, Kanchev D, Liochkova M. The mourning emotion after death of a relative or close friend. Psychological preconditions for overcoming of loss. Follia Palliatrica, 2019/1:32-42.

21. Mihaylova V, Lyochkova M, Dimitrova D, Alakidi A. Problemat uspeshno stareene – kontseptualni i bioetichni aspekti. [The Problem of Successful Aging – Conceptual and Bioethical Aspects]. Nasselenie Review, 2019, Vol. 37 (2): 271-287. ISSN 0205-0617 (Print); ISSN 2367-9174 (Online). (In Bulgarian).

22. Karaivanova M. Values and subjective well-being in young people in the transition from adolescence to early adulthood. Psychological Research, 2019, vol. 22, no. 2., 418-440.

23. Karaivanova M, Klein K. “The generation Z in Bulgaria: Challenging conservative organizations”, Scholz, C. and Rennig, A. (Ed.) The generation Z in Europe (The changing context of managing people), Emerald Publishing Limited, 2019: 217-251. ISBN: 978-1-78973-492-8 (Print); ISBN: 978-1-78973-491-1 (Online); ISBN: 978-1-78973-493-5 (Epub).

24. Mavrov M, Hristozova M. E – health: the modern instrument for improving health systems and providing accessible and high-quality health care. International Journal, Institute of Knowledge, Medical Sciences and Health, 2019; 33(5): 1581- 1586. ISSN 2525-4439.

25. Mavrov M. Protection of medical data in the practice of the European Court of Human Rights, – Magazine “Studia Juris” of PU “Paisiy Hilendarski”, 2019, issue II.

26. Mavrov M. Robotization in the field of medicine: the challenges of technological progress”, Collection of scientific readings. Plovdiv University “Paisiy Hilendarski”, Faculty of Law – Plovdiv, 2019. (in press)

27. Mavrov M, Sharkova M. Complications in expressing informed consent for the treatment of children. Practical pediatrics Magazine, issue May – publishing house “Salvis”, 2019, 5: 12-14. ISSN 1311-0756

28. Hristozova M. Human rights in the fight against terrorism: sanctions regimes of the United Nations Security Council. Legal journal of the NBU, 2019, XV.1: 40-50. ISSN (Online): 1314-5797

29. Raykova E, Semerdjieva M, Tornyova B. Conflict management style in the work of medical specialists in hospitals. J of IMAB. 2020 Apr-Jun;26(2):3068-3072. DOI: 10.5272/jimab.2020262.3068;

30. Karaivanova, M. Relationship between individualistic values and optimism: a study of the Millennial generation in Bulgaria. Journal of Education Culture and Society, 2020; 11(2): 461-473. https://doi.org/10.15503/jecs2020.2.461.473

31. Bahchevanov KM, Dzhambov AM, Chompalov KA, Massaldjieva RI, Atanassova PA, Mitkov MD. Contribution of Components of Metabolic Syndrome to Cognitive Performance in Middle-Aged Adults, Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, acaa081, https://doi.org/10.1093/arclin/acaa081 Published: 17 October 2020 IF

32. Sbirkova T, Massaldjieva R, Neichev D, Raicheva R. Anxiety and changes in physiological parameters during surgical procedures for removal of impacted mandibular third molars in young adults. Journal of International Dental and Medical Research, 2020 (accepted for publication; in print)

33. Paskaleva T, B. Tornyova, D. Shopov. PROFESSIONAL STATUS OF MEN IN NURSING. Journal of IMAB 2020 Jan-Mar;26(1):3029-3033. DOI: 10.5272/jimab.2020261.3029

34. Asenova R, Semerdzhieva M, Bakova D, Kiskinova E, Foreva G, Mateva N. Linguistic validation of the 9-Item Shared Decision Making Questionnaire – physician version (SDM-Q-Doc-Bulgarian)”, General Medicine, 2020; 22(6): 3-6.

35. Kilova K, Bakova D, Yaneva A, Mihaylova V. Attitudes towards the use of mobile health applications in Bulgaria. CBU International conference on innovations in science and education 2020 (medicine and pharmacy) march 18-20, 2020, Prague, Czech Republic: 53-60.

36. Karaivanova M, Tomov P. Cultural differences in the communication style of officials to society during global public health crisis. Case studies with Bulgaria and the United Kingdom. Academic Journal of Management and Education, 2020; vol. 16 (6),: 129-133.

37. Paskaleva T, Tornyova B. Nutrition as a predictor of premature aging., Academic Journal of Management and Education, 2020; vol. 16 (5): 127-133.

38. Karaivanova, M. Self-confidence decreases stress levels among young people. Knowledge International Journal, 2020; 41(6): 1237-1242. Retrieved from https://ikm.mk/ojs/index.php/KIJ/article/view/4402

39. Isinova I, Massaldjieva R. Psychological aspects and determinants of creativity. Knowledge International Journal, 2020; 41(6): 1201-1206. Retrieved from https://ikm.mk/ojs/index.php/KIJ/article/view/4402

40. Shopova D, Bakova D. Ethical, moral and legal norms of bioprinting. Management and Education, 2020; 16(5): 58-63.

41. Atliev K, Semerdjieva M. Peculiarities of communication with patients in the emergency department of the University Hospital “St. George” EAD, Plovdiv. Management and Education, 2020; 16(5): 76-79.

42. Bakova D, Bandova M, Semerdzhieva M. Application of transformational leadership in healthcare management. Management and Education, 2020; 16(5): 51-57.

43. Papazova M, Bakova D. Specificity of healthcare in a neurosurgery department. Health Policy and Management, 2020; Vol. 20: 265-267. ISSN 1313-4981

44. Atliev K, Semerdzhieva M. The influence of some factors on the service of patients in the emergency department. Health Policy and Management, 2020, Vol. 20: 218-220. ISSN 1313-4981

45. Harizanova S, Bakova D, Semerdzhieva M. Preferences of couples with reproductive problems when choosing a surrogate mother. Health Policy and Management, 2020, Vol. 20: 277-279. ISSN 1313-4981

46. Semerdzhieva M, Bakova D, Tornyova B. Student satisfaction with the organization and implementation of distance learning in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Policy and Management, 2020, Vol. 20: 280-282. ISSN 1313-4981

47. Mavrov M, Hristozova M. European Charter of Patients’ Right, Knowledge Selected International Journal, Institute of Knowledge, Medical Sciences and Health, 2020; Vol.37.1:79-85. ISSN 2545 – 4439

48. Mavrov M. Legal means for protection from medical errors, Knowledge International Journal, Institute of Knowledge, Medical Sciences and Health, 2020; Vol.38(4): 997 – 1003. ISSN 2545 – 4439

49. Mavrov M, Hristozova M. International Health Regulations: the legal instrument for implementing international control over the spread of communicable diseases, Management & Education / Upravlenie i Obrazovanie. 2020, Vol. 16(6): 62-66.

50. Mavrov M. European Union legislation to protect citizens from serious cross-border threats. Management & Education / Upravlenie i Obrazovanie. 2020, Vol. 16 (6): 22-27.

51. Hristozova, M., Mavrov, M., European Charter of Patients’ Right, Кnowledge Selected International Journal, Institute of Knowledge, Medical Sciences and Health, Vol.37.1., 2020, pp.79-85, ISSN 2545 – 4439

52. Hristozova, M., Mavrov, M., International Health Regulations: The Legal Instrument for Implementing International Control over the Spread of Infectious Diseases, Management & Education / Upravlenie i Obrazovanie. 2020, Vol. 16 Issue 6, p.62-66.

53. Raykova E, Semerdjieva M, Kotetarov V. Conflict competence of medical specialists. KNOWLEDGE – International Journal, Medical Sciences and Health 2020; 40(5):931-935. https://ikm.mk/ojs/index.php/KIJ/article/view/3980

54. Tarnovska M., G. Petrova, R. Dimova, Perceptions and attitudes of students towards distance learning at the Medical University – Plovdiv, Health Policy and Management, 2020; volume 20, Special issue: 261-264.

55. Karaivanova, M. (2020). The concept of generation in the social sciences. Collection of reports of the National School for Doctoral Students and Young Researchers in the Social Sciences “Social Processes as a Challenge for the Individual and the Community”, volume 1, 129-133. ISSN 2683-0868 (Online). Institute of Nutrition at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia. http://www.iphs.eu/n/images/journals/Papers_1.pdf

56. Masaldzhieva R, Bakova D. Subclinical eating disorders – psychological dimensions. Proceedings of the Fourth Multifaceted Conference on Child Development on the topic: “Nutrition and Child Development”, Plovdiv, 2020

57. Balabanska K, Kilova K, Bakova D. Mobile healthcare – a new opportunity for patients. Proceedings of Scientific Communications “Science and Youth”, MU – Plovdiv, 2020; 184-188. ISSN 2683-0922

58. Toseva E, Toseva I, Bakova D. Eating habits and health status of medical students. Scientific Papers of the Union of Scientists in Bulgaria – Plovdiv”, series G. Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry, 2020; volume XXV: in press ISSN 2534-9392

59. Bakova D, Harizanova S. Attitudes of couples with reproductive problems regarding surrogacy. Scientific Papers of the Union of Scientists in Bulgaria – Plovdiv”, series G. Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry, 2020; volume XXV: in press. ISSN 2534-9392

60. Atliev K, Semerdzhieva M. Satisfaction of medical specialists with work in the emergency department. Scientific Papers of the Union of Scientists in Bulgaria – Plovdiv”, series G. Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry, 2020; volume XXV: in press ISSN 2534-9392

61. Harizanova S, Bakova D. Distress in medical students trained in English in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientific Papers of the Union of Scientists in Bulgaria – Plovdiv”, series G. Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry, 2020; volume XXV: in press ISSN 2534-9392

62. Mavrov, M., Hristozova, M. Practical Problems in Establishing Administrative Violations of the Right to Affordable Medical Care under Art. 81, para. 1 and 2 of the Health Act, Collection of reports from a scientific conference organized by the Department of Administrative Law and the Department of Criminal Law of the Faculty of Law of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the entry into force of the Law on Administrative Offences and Punishments, held on December 16, 2019, University Publishing House “St. Kliment Ohridski”, 2020, pp. 221-227

63. Mavrov, M. Legal instruments of the European Union to ensure the safety of medical devices, Collection of reports from the Annual University Scientific Conference, May 28-29, 2020, Volume 9, Scientific direction “Social, Economic and Legal Sciences”, Publishing complex of the National University “Vasil Levski”, Veliko Tarnovo, 2020, pp. 125- 133, ISSN 1314-1937

64. Mavrov, M., Hristozova, M. Protection of mental health in the context of COVID-19, Proceedings of the Jubilee Scientific Conference with International Participation “New Approaches in Public Health and Health Policy”, organized by the FOH at MU-Pleven, November 28, 2020.

65. Mavrov, M., Hristozova, M. The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on fundamental human rights”, Collection of reports from Scientific readings in memory of Kristian Takov “Challenges to the law”, New Bulgarian University, November 14, 2020.

66. Mavrov, M., Hristozova, M. The National Health Information System: the necessary tool for effective control of the COVID-19 pandemic and better organization of health activities, Collection of reports from the Scientific Conference of the Bulgarian University of Health Sciences – Plovdiv Branch “Days of Science 2020”, November 20 – 21, 2020, Plovdiv

67. Mavrov, M., Hristozova, M. Impact of the European Convention on Human Rights and the jurisprudence of the Court in Strasbourg on the protection of citizens’ health rights, Collection of reports from the Conference of the Faculty of Law of the Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” on the topic “70 years of the ECHR impacts on domestic law, international law and European Union law”, 4.12.2020.

68. Hristozova, M., Mavrov, M. Practical problems in establishing administrative violations of the right to affordable medical care under Art. 81, para. 1 and 2 of the Health Act, Collection of papers from a scientific conference organized by the Department of Administrative Law and the Department of Criminal Law of the Faculty of Law of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the entry into force of the Law on Administrative Offences and Punishments, held on December 16, 2019, University Publishing House “St. Kliment Ohridski”, 2020, pp. 221-227

69. Hristozova, M. Inequalities in Health Care in the European Union, Collection of papers from the Annual University Scientific Conference, May 28-29, 2020, Volume 9, Scientific Direction “Social, Economic and Legal Sciences”, Ed. complex of the National University “Vasil Levski”, Veliko Tarnovo, 2020, pp. 117- 124, ISSN 1314 -1937

70. Hristozova, M., Mavrov, M. Protection of mental health in the conditions of COVID -19, Collection of reports from the Jubilee Scientific Conference with international participation “New approaches in public health and health policy”, organized by the Foundation for Public Health at MU-Pleven, November 28, 2020,

71. Hristozova, M., Mavrov, M. The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on fundamental human rights, Collection of reports from Scientific readings in memory of Kristian Takov “Challenges to the law”, New Bulgarian University, November 14, 2020.

72. Hristozova, M., Mavrov, M. The National Health Information System: the necessary tool for effective control of the COVID – 19 pandemic and better organization of health activities, Collection of reports from the Scientific Conference of the Bulgarian University of Health Sciences – Plovdiv Branch “Days of Science 2020”, 20 – November 21, 2020, Plovdiv – in press

73. Hristozova, M., Mavrov, M. Impact of the European Convention on Human Rights and the Jurisprudence of the Court in Strasbourg on the Protection of Citizens’ Health Rights, Collection of Reports from the Conference of the Faculty of Law of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” on the Topic “70 Years of the ECHR Impact on Domestic Law, International Law and European Union Law”, 4.12.2020.

74. Hristozova, M. Impact of the European Convention on Human Rights and the Jurisprudence of the Court in Strasbourg on the Legal Framework of Bulgarian Criminal Law, Collection of Reports from the Conference of the Faculty of Law of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” on the Topic “70 Years of the ECHR Impact on Domestic Law, International Law and European Union Law”, 4.12.2020.

75. Hristozova, M., Valcheva, A. Legal framework for judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters in the European Union, Collection of reports from the Scientific Conference “100 years of UNWE – 100 years of law at UNWE”, November 14, 2020, November 12, 2020.

76. Yaneva A, Shopova D, Bakova D, Mihaylova A, Kasnakova P, Hristozova M, Semerdjieva M. The Progress in Bioprinting and Its Potential Impact on Health-Related Quality of Life. Bioengineering 2023; 10(8), 910. https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering10080910

77. Shopova D, Yaneva A, Bakova D, Mihaylova A, Kasnakova P, Hristozova M, Sbirkov Y, Sarafian V, Semerdzhieva M. (Bio)printing in Personalized Medicine-Opportunities and Potential Benefits. Bioengineering 2023; 10(3), 287. https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering10030287

78. Hristozova M., Mavrov M. Application of modern technologies in public health care. Scientific Works of the Union of Scientists in Bulgaria – Plovdiv. Series G. Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry, Volume XXXI. 2024; 30:208-211. ISSN 1311-9427 (Print), ISSN 2534-9392 (On-line) 2024.

79. Hristozova M., Mavrov M. Application of modern technologies in public health care. Book of abstracts Xth International Conference of Young Scientists – Plovdiv 2024, 20-23 June 2024, Plovdiv. 2024; 195. Arena Print, ISBN: 978-619-7413-47-2.

80.Hristozova M. The EU artificial intelligence act: the necessary tool to guarantee the fundamental rights of citizens. Knowledge proceedings. 2024; 44(1):91-96, ISBN: 978-608-4834-30-4.

81. Hristozova M. The right to access medicines for people with rare diseases in the European Union. Proceedings of the Scientific Conference “Knowledge, Science, Innovations, Technologies”, March 29, 2024, scientific direction “Social, Economic and Legal Sciences”, Veliko Tarnovo. 2024; 645-654. Publishing House “Institute for Knowledge, Science and Innovations”, ISSN 2815-3472 (Print), ISSN 2815-3480 (CD).

82. Hristozova M. Role and competence of the European Union in the field of rare diseases. Proceedings of the Scientific Conference “Knowledge, Science, Innovations, Technologies”, March 29, 2024, scientific direction “Social, Economic and Legal Sciences”, Veliko Tarnovo. 2024; 655-667. Publishing House “Institute for Knowledge, Science and Innovation”, ISSN 2815-3472 (Print), ISSN 2815-3480 (CD).

83. Hristozova M. EU Legislative Framework for Rare Diseases. Proceedings of the Scientific Conference “Knowledge, Science, Innovation, Technology”, March 29, 2024, scientific direction “Social, Economic and Legal Sciences”, Veliko Tarnovo. 2024; 668-680. Publishing House “Institute for Knowledge, Science and Innovation”, ISSN 2815-3472 (Print), ISSN 2815-3480 (CD).

84. Ivanova S, Ivanov K, Gvozdeva Y, Staynova R, Grekova-Kafalova D, Hristozova M, Koleva N. Essential oils – a review of the regulatory framework in the European Union. Pharmacia 2025; 72:1-12. https://doi.org/10.3897/pharmacia.72.e154479

85. Hristozova M, Mavrov M, Koleva N. EU legislative activity to protect the health rights of people with rare diseases. Proceedings of the Scientific Conference “Knowledge, Science, Innovations, Technologies”, 2025; 731-745.

86. Hristozova M, Mavrov M. Unmet health needs of people with rare diseases in the Republic of Bulgaria: challenges and solutions. Proceedings of the Scientific Conference “Knowledge, Science, Innovations, Technologies”, 2025; 746-760.

87. Massaldjieva, R., Karaivanova, M. (2024). Parameters of Well-being. In: Seemiller, C., Grace, M. (Eds.) Gen Z Around the World: Understanding the Global Cohort Culture of Generation Z. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-092-620241010 (Scopus)

88. Quenzel, G., Beretta, F., Dolev, N., Waechter, N., Kadera, S., Karaivanova, M., Massaldjieva, R. (2024). Developing and Fostering Relationships. In: Seemiller, C., Grace, M. (Eds.) Gen Z Around the World: Understanding the Global Cohort Culture of Generation Z. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-092-620241005 (Scopus)

89. Hristozova, M., Mavrov, M. [Application of Modern Technologies in Public Healthcare]. Nauchni trudove na Sayuza na uchenite v Balgariya – Plovdiv, Seria G. Meditsina, farmatsiya i dentalna meditsina [Scientific Works of the Union of Scientists in Bulgaria – Plovdiv, Series G. Medicine, Pharmacy and Dental Medicine], 2024; 31:208-211, ISSN 1311-9427 (Print), ISSN 2534-9392 (Online), Available at: https://usb-plovdiv.org/scientific-works/.

90. Karaivanova, M. (2025). Self-esteem as a factor predicting subjective well-being. BMC Psychology. (Preprint) (Scopus)

91. Massaldjieva, R., Karaivanova, M. (2024). Parameters of Well-being. In: Seemiller, C., Grace, M. (Eds.) Gen Z Around the World: Understanding the Global Cohort Culture of Generation Z. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-092-620241010 (Scopus)

92.Quenzel, G., Beretta, F., Dolev, N., Waechter, N., Kadera, S., Karaivanova, M., Massaldjieva, R. (2024). Developing and Fostering Relationships. In: Seemiller, C., Grace, M. (Eds.) Gen Z Around the World: Understanding the Global Cohort Culture of Generation Z. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-092-620241005 (Scopus)

93. Karaivanova, M. (2025). Self-esteem as a factor predicting subjective well-being. BMC Psychology. (Preprint) (Scopus)

94. Kasnakova P, Tornyova B, Paskaleva T. Importance of Posturology as Prevention and Intervention for Musculoskeletal and Spinal Deformities. J of IMAB. 2025 Jan-Mar;31(1):5974-5977. [Crossref – 10.5272/jimab.2025311.5974]

95. Kasnakova P, Tornyova B, Paskaleva T, Gelov G. Influence of New Technologies on Post-Stroke Rehabilitation. J of IMAB. 2025 Jan-Mar;31(1):6091-6094. [Crossref – 10.5272/jimab.2025311.6091]

99. Bakova, D., Yaneva, A., Harizanova, S., Shopova, D., Mihaylova, A., Kasnakova, P., … & Iliev, I. (2025). Monitoring Health Risks Associated with Body Modifications (Tattoos and Permanent Makeup): A Systematic Review. Cosmetics, 12(1), 8. https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics12010008

100. Mihaylova, A., Yaneva, A., Shopova, D., Kasnakova, P., Harizanova, S., Parahuleva, N., … & Bakova, D. (2025). Pharmacists’ perceptions of 3D printing and bioprinting as part of personalized pharmacy: a cross-sectional pilot study in Bulgaria. Pharmacy, 13(3), 88. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy13030088

101. Koci, G., Dimo, E., & Hristozova, M. V. (2026). Privacy and Data Protection in the Age of AI-Powered Cybersecurity: A Comparative Legal Approach. Interdisciplinary Journal of Research and Development, 13(1), 271, ISSN: 2410-3411 E-ISSN:2313-058X, Publisher: UAMD University, https://doi.org/10.56345/ijrdv13n129

Monographs

1. Tornyova, B. “The Moral Culture of the Healthcare Specialist”, Gabrovo, 2006, EX-PRESS Publishing House, 94 pp.

2. Mihaylova-Alakidi, V. “Contemporary Dimensions of the Issues of Successful Ageing”, EX-PRESS Publishing House, ISBN 978-954-490-246-9, Plovdiv, 2011.

3. Vanina Mihaylova – Alakidi. CONTEMPORARY DIMENSIONS OF THE PROBLEMS OF SUCCESSFUL AGEING Vanina Mihaylova–Alakidi – Author, 2011 © EX-PRESS Publishing House – Gabrovo ISBN 978-954-490-232-2.

4. Anastassova, P., Massaldjieva, R., Chalakova, N., Dimitrov, B. Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis – Diagnostic Strategies and Prognostic Models: A Review in: Venous Thrombosis – Principles and Practice, Ertugrul Okuyan (Ed.) ISBN: 978-953-307-885-4. Rijeka: InTech, 2012.

5. Semerdzhieva, M. “The Demographic ‘Problem’ with the Roma in Bulgaria”, ISBN: 978-954-9549-98-0, 2013.

6. Tornyova, B., P. Kasnakova. “The Competences of the Lecturer at the Higher Medical School”, 2015, ISBN 978-954-652-028-9.

7. Tornyova, B., R. Massaldjieva. “Developing a Communicative Culture in Higher Medical School Students”, In: Inwencja w edukacji dzieci, mlodziezy I doroslych. Siedlce, AKKA, 2016, pp. 322-330.

8. Dragusheva, S., D. Bakova. “Evaluation of the Pre-graduation Internship of Nurses in the Context of Student Satisfaction”, INWENCJA W EDUKACJI DZIECI, MŁODZIEŻY I DOROSŁYCH XIV MIĘDZYNARODOWEJ KONFERENCJI NAUKOWEJ na temat PRZEKRACZANIE. Multi-author monograph under the scientific editorship of Anna Klim-Klimaszewska, Agata Fijałkowska-Mroczek, Ewa Jagiełło, ISBN 978-83-941239-5-0, Siedlce, Poland; 2016, pp. 336-344.

9. Bakova, D., S. Dragusheva. “Health Promotion among Adolescents – Current Aspects”, NOWE HORYZONTY W EDUKACJI DZIECI, MŁODZIEŻY I DOROSŁYCH. Multi-author monograph under the scientific editorship of Elżbieta Jaszczyszyn, Jolanta Szady-Borzyszkowska, Marianna Styszyńska, ISBN 978-83-941235-6-7, Siedlce, Poland; 2016, pp. 11-19.

10. Mihaylova, V., I. Bivolarski, M. Tarnovska, M. Liochkova. The Concept of Empathic Interactivity – a Precondition for Realization in Palliative Medicine. In Long Term and Palliative Care. Science and Education, 2017, pp. 121-128, ISBN 978-960-243-760-3.

11. Dimitrov, I., D. Taneva, M. Semerdzhieva. “Physicians and Dentists at the Beginning of the 21st Century”, 2017.

12. Tornyova, B., R. Massaldjieva, T. Cherkezov. “The Computer in the Daily Life of Preschool Children (A Study of Parental Opinion)”, Orientacje i przedsiewziecia wedukacji przedszkolnej I szkolnej, 2017, pp. 89-98.

13. Bakova, D., S. Dragusheva. “Health-Preserving Education as Part of the Rehabilitation Process – A Modern Concept”. (Липсват издателски данни в оригинала)

14. “Patient-Centered Approach for Geriatric Patients in General Practice”, Edited by R. Asenova, Lax Book EOOD Publishing, 2018, 246 pp., ISBN 978-619-189-087-3.

15. Semerdzhieva, M., R. Massaldjieva, D. Bakova, B. Tilov, B. Tornyova, R. Vasileva, E. Raykova, R. Asenova, G. Foreva. “Risk Attitudes for the Onset of Eating Disorders in Adolescents and Young People: An Epidemiological Study”, Edited by M. Semerdzhieva, Medical University of Plovdiv Publishing House, 2018, 124 pp., ISBN 978-619-237-008-4.

16. Indywidualistyczny i wspólnotowy obraz kształcenia dorosłych w świecie Teraźniejszość i perspektywy Monografia wieloautorska pod redakcja naukowa Leszek Ploch Małgorzata Myszka Aneta Niewęgłowska Małgorzata Wiśniewska, Siedlce, Polska; 2018, p. 502. ISBN 978-83-62160-39-6.

17. Tarnovska, M. “Advertising of Healthcare Services – Ethical, Legal and Economic Aspects”, Lax Book, Plovdiv, 2018, ISBN 978-619-189-096-5.

18. Massaldjieva, R.I. Differentiating normal cognitive aging from cognitive impairment no dementia: a focus on constructive and visuospatial abilities. In: Gerontology. Eds.: Grazia D’Onofrio, Daniele Sancarlo, Antonio Greco. London: Intechopen Limited, 2018, pp. 167-190. ISBN 978-1-78923-252-3.

19. Mavrov, M. “The Legal Institute of Patient’s Informed Consent”, Stovi Group Bulgaria Publishing House, ISBN 978-619-7336-03-0.

20. Bakova, D., K. Semerdzhieva, K. Kilova. “The Impact of Continuing Education on the Professional Satisfaction of Students Majoring in ‘Healthcare Management'”, Multi-author monograph, Siedlce, Poland, 2019, pp. 131-142.

21. Tornyova, B., T. Paskaleva. “Determinants of Continuing Education for Medical Specialists”, Multi-author monograph, Siedlce, Poland, 2019, pp. 111-123, ISBN 978-83-62160-39-6.

22. Mihaylova, V. “Contemporary Dimensions of the Issues of Successful Ageing (Second Revised and Enlarged Edition)”, Edited by Assoc. Prof. A. Vodenicharova, PhD, Rakursi, 2019, 186 pp., ISBN 978-954-8852-93-7.

23. Liochkova, M., V. Mihaylova, L. Despotova-Toleva, A. Alakidi. Bioethical Dimensins and Challenges in General Medical Practice, In: General Practice challenges. Publ. “Lax Book”, 2019, pp. 52-72, ISBN 978-960-243-709-4.

24. Massaldjieva, R. “Perspectives on Gerontopsychology and Cognitive Ageing”, Ekobelan, 2020, 160 pp., ISBN 978-619-7561-07-4.

25. Tornyova, B., T. Stoeva, T. Paskaleva. “Violence in the School Environment – Predictors and Preventive Activities”, Monograph “WYZWANIA XXI WIEKU DLA EDUKACJI SZKOLNEJ”, 2020, pp. 139-151, Siedlce, Poland, ISBN 978-83-66597-02-0.

26. Mavrov, M. “Legal Aspects of Public Healthcare under the Conditions of Pandemic Effects in Infectious Diseases. Analysis of the Regulatory Framework and Practice. Proposals for Optimization”, Ciela Publishing, Sofia, 2023, 268 pp., ISBN 978-954-28-4192-0.

27. Mavrov, M. “The Legal Institute of Patient’s Informed Consent”, Stovi Group Bulgaria Publishing House, 2018, 243 pp., ISBN 978-619-7336-03-0.

28. Hristozova, M. “The Right to Health of People with Rare Diseases. Legal Protection in International Law and in the Acts of the Council of Europe”, PRINTEX EOOD, 2025, ISBN: 978-954-92243-0-6.

Dissertations

1. Petrova G. Organizational and management aspects of the education of bachelors in health care, MU-Sofia, VAK, Sofia, 2009.

2. Mihaylova-Alakidi V. Healthy aging: medical, ethical and rehabilitation aspects, MU-Sofia, VAK, Sofia, 2009.

3. Fotev P. Quality of medical examination in diagnostic and consultative centers for patients with arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus on insulin treatment. MU-Plovdiv, VAK, Sofia, 2010.

4. Chachevski N. Screening in general medical practice, MU-Plovdiv, VAK, Sofia, 2010.

5. Hristozova S. Management of the process of adaptation of foreign students to the environment of MU-Plovdiv, 2011.

6. Kirov L. Epidemiology and content of the burnout syndrome in general practitioners in Bulgaria, MU-Plovdiv, 2012.

7. Bozhkova M. Training of rehabilitators in Bulgaria – the need for reform of the educational strategy and implementation, MU-Plovdiv, 2012.

8. Bakova D. Medico-social and economic effectiveness of the rehabilitation of patients with intervertebral disc damage in a lumbar department with radiculopathy, MU-Plovdiv, 2012.

9. B. Tilov – “Study of aggressiveness and its determinants among adolescents from the city of Plovdiv” (2013).

10. Dr. M. Tarnovska – “Business ethical dimensions of professional activity in general medical practice” (2014).

11. Karaivanova, M. Values, self-evaluations and future expectations of the Millennial generation (Value orientations, attitude to the self and expectations for the future of young people). Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Faculty of Philosophy, 2016.

12. Hristozova, M. The right to a fair trial: in international conventions and in the practice of international courts. Plovdiv University “Paisiy Hilendarski”, 2018.

13. Raykova, E. Conflict management in hospital care facilities. Medical University-Plovdiv, Faculty of Public Health, 2019.

14. Katya Kichukova. Continuing education of medical laboratory technicians as a means of increasing professional competence. 2022

15. Stefka Stoilova. Health care in patients with inflammatory joint diseases treated with biological therapy. 2025

16. Bahar Kadir. Prevention of occupational stress among public health inspectors from the Regional Health Inspectorates. 2025