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AUTOMATED DOOR STATE DETECTION USING DEEP LEARNING: A COMPUTER VISION APPROACH WITH ROBOFLOW PLATFORM
No full textThis paper presents a deep learning-based approach for automated door state detection, capable of classifying doors as open, closed, or semi-open. The implementation leverages the Roboflow platform for comprehensive image processing and model development workflow. Our methodology encompasses data collection, annotation, augmentation, and model training using state-of-the-art deep learning architectures. The system demonstrates robust performance in real-world scenarios, offering potential applications in building automation, security systems, and smart home technologies. This work contributes to the growing field of automated building monitoring by providing a practical solution for door state recognition that can be integrated into existing surveillance and security infrastructures
RADIONUCLIDES IN THE FOOD CHAIN: FOCUS ON ANIMAL - DERIVED FOOD
No full textThe paper presents an analytical overview of the occurrence, movement, and accumulation of both natural and anthropogenic radionuclides in food of animal origin. The research encompasses the main pathways through which these substances enter animal organisms, together with the environmental and agricultural factors influencing their distribution in soil, vegetation, and animal tissues such as meat, milk, eggs, and fish during the period 1989 to 2025. The review was conducted based on a literature search performed in the Elsevier, Hinari, PubMed, and other relevant scientific databases. The study focuses on isotopes including uranium-238, thorium-232, potassium-40, cesium-137, and strontium-90 as key indicators of naturally occurring and technologically induced radioactivity within the biosphere. The analysis demonstrates the interconnection between geological, climatic, and agricultural conditions that determine the levels and variability of radionuclides in animal-derived food. It was established that radionuclide concentrations in North Macedonia fall within internationally accepted limits and correspond with values observed in other European countries. The study emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring of both natural and anthropogenic sources of radioactivity to enable timely detection of fluctuations in radiological balance and to ensure the long-term safety of food and public health protection
KOSOVAN STATEHOOD AS A PRETEXT FOR CATALAN INDEPENDENCE? BETWEEN DOMESTIC PREFERENCES AND EXTERNAL CONSIDERATIONS
No full textThe Catalan bid for independence has partly drawn inspiration from Kosovo’s 2008 unilateral proclamation of independence from Serbia. This seemingly convenient resemblance has its limitations, especially when domestic political and social aspects, as well as the extent of international support are considered. Thus, apart from considerations involving specific settings and accompanying differences in terms of economic development, the analysis of the two cases underscores the crucial role of foreign stakeholders’ decision to offer assistance so that the process of attainment of statehood and international recognition can proceed. Unlike Kosovo, whose leadership garnered backing from key Western capitals, the Catalan movement was left with minimal external advocacy, which at no point gave the green light to border alterations of a state found in a complex geopolitical situation
DEVELOPMENT OF MULTI-CRITERIA AND METHODOLOGY FOR SELECTION OF GEOSITES FOR THE POTENTIAL GEOPARK “KRATOVO-ZLETOVO”
No full textThis study examines and applies a multi-criteria evaluation framework to assess micro-geological sites within the Kratovo-Zletovo region and to identify priority localities for prospective designation as part of UNESCO Global Geopark. The Kratovo–Zletovo region in northeastern North Macedonia is a compact but vibrant patchwork of geological, cultural, and mining heritage that has been proposed repeatedly as the country’s first geopark by Leptikova et al. 2019 [1]. The area’s preserved volcanic landforms, mineral deposits, and traditional towns (most notably Kratovo) create an excellent case for a protected geopark that links earth-science values with local history, education, and sustainable tourism. Beyond dramatic volcanic cones, the region is also an important ore district. Historic mining and mineral occurrences around Zletovo and Kratovo (cerussite, copper, and other ore minerals) are part of the area’s geodiversity and tell how geology shaped local economies and settlements for centuries. The mineralogy and old mine workings are themselves geo-sites of scientific and interpretive interest. Turning Kratovo–Zletovo into a geopark requires addressing several practical issues: securing legal protection for key geo-sites; cleaning and stabilizing old mining areas where safety is a concern; investing in visitor infrastructure (trails, signage, small museums), and creating revenue streams that benefit local communities rather than creating mass-tourism pressure. Any geopark plan should integrate cultural heritage and biodiversity, as well as the needs of residents, to ensure long-term local support. Selecting geosites for geotourism, conservation, education, or research purposes involves a structured, multi-criteria assessment. The selection process ensures that the most significant geological features are identified, documented, protected, and potentially promoted. Using a structured, transparent multi-criteria approach ensures the protection and optimal use of these valuable natural assets as well as appropriate nomination for UNESCO Geopark. In this article, applying multi-criteria evaluation—an approach used in geopark initiatives worldwide—the Kratovo-Zletovo region was assessed to identify priority sites for future inclusion in a Geopark. According to the results obtained from the expert evaluation, we can conclude that three localities, including Earth pyramids near v. Kuklica, Geoarchaeological occurrence Cocev Kamen and Lesnovo cone and caldera, were ranked with the highest score as key sites for the proposed UNESCO Global Geopark. Other localities received lower scores, mainly due to criteria such as accessibility, infrastructure, and presentation, which can be significantly improved through targeted measures and management activities
PARONYMS IN THE MENTAL LEXICON
No full textThe vocabulary of the modern Macedonian language includes different types of words that are classified according to certain criteria. Some words have the same form of writing, but their semantics are different, while others have different forms but the same semantics. Some words are opposed in meaning, etc., but all contribute to the richness of our language. Some of these words are commonly used by speakers in everyday communication, while others are less frequently used and only become apparent when needed in specific situations. This distinction reflects the active and passive vocabulary that forms part of an individual’s lexicon. This paper explores the concept of the mental lexicon, the difference between the mental and general lexicon, and the notion of a paronymic nest
WHERE THERE IS A VOICE, THERE IS A SPEAKER!
No full textThe starting point of the research is the thesis of the interpretive potential of the historical novel about history and its historiographical verifications. The theoretical framework of the study is based on Linda Hutcheon\u27s, Brian McHale\u27s, and Elizabeth Wesseling\u27s conceptions of the historical novel, which will be applied interpretatively to the novel Accused: Viera Gran by Polish author Agata Tuszynska. The interpretive focus is on the narrative procedures that articulate Tuszynska\u27s novel\u27s (re)interpretative relations to history and (meta)interpretative relations to existing textualizations of history, as well as their epistemological and (post)memorial implications
FROM CLASSICAL MYTH TO CONTEMPORARY NARRATIVE: ARIADNE IN THE J. SAINT’S REWRITING
No full textThis paper examines the Ariadne’s figure in the classical mythographic tradition and its contemporary rewriting by Jennifer Saint, aiming to investigate the relationship between narrative mutability and the construction of female identity. The research is based on the premise that the plurality of mythic versions does not produce a polyphonic identity, but rather generates a progressive erosion of subjectivity, reducing Ariadne to a shaded narrative figure deprived of symbolic autonomy. The methodology combines a comparative analysis of the main classical sources (Homer, Hesiod, Catullus, Ovid) with a critical reading of the novel Ariadne, focusing on the rewriting strategies and narrative mechanisms that, despite modifying mythical content, preserve the underlying structures. The approach is intertextual and thematic, aiming to trace the representation of Ariadne and assess the ability of contemporary rewritings to reshape cultural memory and redefine identity models. The results highlight how the narrative mutability characterizing Ariadne does not foster a plurality of identities but instead produces a condition of absence, due to the lack of semantic and symbolic continuity. Even contemporary rewritings, though ideologically aware, struggle to disrupt the genealogies of trauma and marginality, confirming the need to imagine alternative narrative models capable of restoring subjectivity to historically marginalized female figures
CNC LATHE PROGRAMMING: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAM CODE FOR SIMULATING LINEAR INTERPOLATION MOTION
No full textThis paper builds upon the foundational work of simulating linear interpolation motion in CNC turning by advancing into the realm of CNC lathe programming. It focuses on the design and development of program code specifically tailored for simulating linear interpolation motion. By integrating G-code programming techniques with advanced simulation tools, this study provides a robust framework for visualising and analysing the precise motion paths in CNC lathe operations. The results contribute to improved accuracy and efficiency in CNC machining processes, offering valuable insights for both academic research and practical applications in the field of CNC programming