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Značenje reputacije za iskustvena dobra u ekonomskoj perspektivi
No full textOvo poglavlje nastoji pružiti nekoliko teza za promišljanje o tržišnim procesima i konkurentskom pozicioniranju malih poljoprivrednih proizvođača. U poglavlju se izlažu odabrani dijelovi teorijske rasprave usredotočene na procese nastajanja vrijednosti i očuvanja vrijednosti. Cilj je ukazati na složenost samog pojma vrijednosti te na utjecaj pojmovno-teorijskog okvira na odabrane poduzetničke strategije. Ovisno o pripadnosti nekog dobra određenoj teorijskoj kategoriji dobara, osobne i društvene posredovane interpretacije vrijednosti mogu značajnije odstupati. Opći je zaključak da različiti poduzetnici svoje ponašanje u pogledu raspolaganja vrijednosti radi izgradnje, ili tek signaliziranja vrijednosti vlastitih proizvoda i usluga moraju zasnivati na različitim, sebi svojstvenim, strateškim obrascima
Technology and innovations in agriculture
No full textDecisions about investments into technology and technology sources made by manufacturing companies are often decisions which have long-term consequences for the business. In recent years, there has been a rapid and strong development of technological possibilities in agricultural production, especially those based on digital technologies enabling improved efficiency and productivity. Concepts such as precision agriculture, smart farms and the integration of technologies including satellite guidance and sensor systems play a particularly important role in modern agriculture. However, research shows that there are still major barriers to the adoption of new technologies, particularly for smaller farms. This chapter provides an overview of the most important emerging technologies and analyses the possibilities of their implementation in the context of Croatian agriculture, with special emphasis on challenges for instance, low average of cultivated area and labour shortage. In order to prevent further technological backwardness and a drop in the competitiveness of small and medium-sized producers, it is necessary to improve the possibilities of education for the workforce and to promote technologies that are also suitable for smaller producers in terms of investment, application and maintenance. Further development and wider application of new technologies supported by public policies is the key to facilitating technological transformation of Croatian agriculture in the future
Assessment of the current state and the importance of further development of agriculture and rural areas
No full textThe development of agriculture and rural areas is one of the most important interests in any country. It is even more important in Croatia due to the decades-long challenges faced by domestic agricultural production, the ever-increasing depopulation of Croatian villages and the aggravation of problems related to climate change. In this chapter, the attitudes of 1,014 respondents from Croatia participating in the Eurobarometer survey were analysed and compared with the attitudes of respondents from other European Union countries (the total sample comprises of 26,511 participants). At the same time, attitudes towards the importance of agricultural development in rural areas, the role of agricultural producers, the desired characteristics of agricultural and organic products and the relationship between agriculture and climate change were analysed. Despite the similarities and trends in the responses in most of the analysed areas, there were evident differences between the developed and less developed EU members and between the member states from the southern part of the European Union. In particular, Croatian respondents showed a positive attitude towards organic and ecologically produced agricultural products and the need to improve the quality of life in rural areas. This positive attitude can serve as a glimmer of hope and an incentive to invest additional efforts in the development of this part of the economy
Intelligent infrastructure and smart cities
No full textInteligentna infrastruktura i pametni gradovi predstavljaju ključne koncepte u
suvremenom urbanom planiranju i razvoju. Ovi koncepti uključuju integraciju naprednih
tehnologija, podataka i inovativnih pristupa za poboljšanje kvalitete života građana,
efikasnost resursa i održivost gradskih okoliša. Inteligentna infrastruktura se oslanja na
različite senzore, IoT (Internet of Things) uređaje, tehnologiju umjetne inteligencije i
analitiku podataka kako bi se prikupili, analizirali i interpretirali podaci o različitim
aspektima gradskog života. Pametni gradovi koriste ove informacije kako bi donosili
informirane odluke i optimizirali pružanje javnih usluga, prometne sustave, energetsku
učinkovitost, upravljanje otpadom i još mnogo toga. Kroz integraciju informacijske
tehnologije i infrastrukture, te uspostavom pametnih rješenja, gradovi postaju sposobni
odgovoriti na izazove budućnosti te stvoriti inkluzivno i održivo okruženje za svoje
građane.Intelligent infrastructure and smart cities represent key concepts in contemporary urban
planning and development. These concepts involve the integration of advanced
technologies, data, and innovative approaches to enhance citizens' quality of life, resource
efficiency, and urban sustainability. Intelligent infrastructure relies on various sensors,
Internet of Things (IoT) devices, artificial intelligence technology, and data analytics to
collect, analyze, and interpret data about various aspects of urban life. Smart cities use
this information to make informed decisions and optimize the delivery of public services,
transportation systems, energy efficiency, waste management, and much more. By
integrating information technology and infrastructure, and implementing smart solutions,
cities become capable of addressing future challenges and creating inclusive and
sustainable environments for their citizens
Riječki filološki dani : zbornik radova s Trinaestoga međunarodnog znanstvenog skupa održanoga u Rijeci od 10. do 12. studenoga 2022.
No full textEffect of Dexmedetomidine on Cardiopulmonary Bypass Induced Inflammatory Response in Patients Undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement
No full textSurgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) remains an essential treatment option for patients with aortic stenosis (AS). Open-heart surgery requires the use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), which triggers an inflammatory response that can lead to end-organ dysfunction and severe complications. Dexmedetomidine, a highly selective α2-adrenergic agonist, is widely used in anesthesia and intensive care medicine for its sedative, analgesic, and sympatholytic properties. This study aimed to investigate whether dexmedetomidine exerts a clinically relevant anti-inflammatory effect in patients undergoing open-heart surgery and to determine the optimal dose. A prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted, including 60 patients randomized into three groups according to dexmedetomidine dose. Inflammatory markers (IL-6, TNF-α), renal function, and other clinical parameters were analyzed at multiple time points. Statistical analyses were performed to assess differences between the groups. Dexmedetomidine administration significantly affected TNF-α levels 12 h after CPB (p = 0.033), while previously reported suppression of IL-6 was not observed. Dexmedetomidine was associated with lower opioid consumption before extubation and showed a tendency to reduce postoperative delirium. Diuresis was significantly increased on the first postoperative day in dexmedetomidine-treated patients (p = 0.003), with no significant changes in other renal parameters. The incidence of atrial fibrillation was highest in the control group and lowest in the high-dose dexmedetomidine group, though this difference was not statistically significant. These results suggest that dexmedetomidine influences inflammatory and clinical outcomes; however, further research is needed to confirm its long-term benefits and optimal dosing strategies
Iskorištavanje potencijala društvenih mreža od obiteljskih poljoprivrednih gospodarstava u Hrvatskoj
No full textObiteljska poljoprivredna gospodarstva (OPG-ovi) čine više od polovine registriranih
poljoprivrednih subjekata, što ih čini iznimno važnima kako za ruralni razvoj tako i za
ekonomiju u cjelini. Unatoč tomu, ne postoji jedinstvena, besplatna platforma na kojoj bi mogli
nuditi svoje proizvode i povezivati se s potrošačima, stoga su društvene mreže način da se
premosti taj tržišni nesklad. U radu se analiziraju stranice na Facebooku OPG-ova s područja
Republike Hrvatske kako bi se utvrdila povezanost broja društvenih mreža koje OPG ima i
raznolikosti objava na Facebooku s brojem oznaka „sviđa mi se” i angažmanom pratitelja
(reakcije, komentari i dijeljenja posljednjih deset objava). Rezultati pokazuju da je broj
društvenih mreža povezan samo s većim brojem oznaka „sviđa mi se”, dok je raznolikost
objava na Facebooku povezana s većim brojem oznaka „sviđa mi se”, ali i većim angažmanom
pratitelja. Rezultati također ukazuju na nedovoljno iskorištavanje potencijala društvenih
mreža od OPG-ova u pogledu dijeljenja osnovnih informacija o OPG-u (lokacija, djelatnost),
izgradnje marke OPG-a pomoću društvenih mreža, poticanja OPG-ova s geografskih područja i
djelatnosti koje trebaju staviti veći naglasak na društvene mreže, potrebe nuđenja dostave
putem društvenih mreža, povećane redovitosti objavljivanja i suradnje s influencerima
Sustainability effects of strengthening gender equality processes – the case of women empowerment in Albania
No full textThe aim of this chapter is to identify the socio-economic spectrum of sustainability effects resulting from the realization of gender equality. Using qualitative statistical data to illustrate the sustainability aspects of the women’s empowerment process in Albania, the research objective is based on the hypothesis that unequal opportunities for women prevent their full potential to contribute to social and economic values, which has a negative impact on overall sustainability. The analysis uses national statistical data based on gender-specific variables related to entrepreneurship, employment structure in industry, rural and urban poverty rates, and Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) expenditures which were analyzed to identify crossinstitutional support for gender equality. The results of the study show that the role of women is insufficiently considered in some aspects of sustainable development in Albania. As a fundamental finding, the authors emphasize that any case of gender inequality (women or men) is a social risk with multiple negative impacts - especially in terms of sustainable development. Therefore, this chapter calls for a strong commitment of all national factors to empower women and to utilize the country’s institutional and nongovernmental potential to ensure a more sustainable value based process of women’s empowerment
The Istanbul Convention and Economic Equality
No full textOvaj se rad temelji na vrlo zanimljivoj, ali istodobno iznimno složenoj tematici koja je sveprisutna u suvremenom društvu na globalnoj razini. Naime, riječ je Istanbulskoj konvenciji i ekonomskoj ravnopravnosti. U radu se ističe važnost postojanja, ali i provođenja Konvencije jer se samo tako može spriječiti i umanjiti nasilje nad ženama, ali i nasilje unutar obitelji. Konvencija istodobno potiče ekonomsku ravnopravnost koja svakako može ublažiti situaciju s nasiljem nad ženama jer novac pruža sigurnost, veću samostalnost i neovisnost o partneru. Ekonomska neravnopravnost rezultat je ženske financijske ovisnosti o muškarcu, zbog čega su primorane trpiti nasilje te se teže odlučuju na odlazak od partnera. Konvencijom se ženama nastoji pomoći i zaštititi ih te dokazati da su one zaista ravnopravne članice cjelokupnog društva. Kako bi došlo do bilo kakvih promjena, tako je nužno osvijestiti društvo u globalu, ukazati na ključne probleme koje donosi nasilje, više educirati stručnjake i ojačati nadležne institucije
Database of English words and their Croatian equivalents (2020-2024)
No full textOva baza predstavlja nadogradnju postojeće Baze engleskih riječi i hrvatskih istovrijednica (https://repository.pfri.uniri.hr/islandora/object/pfri%3A2518), nastalu na temelju korpusa prikupljenog u razdoblju između 2014. do 2020. godine (https://repository.pfri.uniri.hr/islandora/object/pfri%3A2156). Za potrebe ove baze izrađen je novi korpus, temeljen na tekstovima objavljenim na hrvatskim web portalima u razdoblju 2020.- 2024. Metode i kriteriji korišteni za izradu prve baze sada su primijenjeni na novome korpusu, čime zajedno ove dvije baze pružaju uvid u uporabu neprilagođenih engleskih riječi u jeziku hrvatskih novinskih portala, njihovih hrvatskih istovrijednica te čestote obiju grupa riječi u ukupnome razdoblju od deset godina