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Promoting education for sustainable development by marking the International Day of Forests
No full textSvjesni važnosti održiva razvoja u našem životu postali smo svjesni i važnosti ranog odgoja i obrazovanja te razvoja osjetljivosti za održivi razvoj i očuvanje okoliša. Ciljevi održiva razvoja mijenjali su se s vremenom, međutim danas bilježimo sedamnaest ključnih ciljeva koji su neophodni za osnaživanje kvalitete života. Cilj na koji smo se fokusirali u ovom diplomskom radu govori o važnosti očuvanja života na zemlji. Šume donose prirodne dobrobiti koje su nužne za očuvanje okoliša jer pripomažu reguliranju klimatskih prilika i reduciraju efekt staklenika. U ovom radu usredotočili smo se na dobrobiti koje šume pridonose u našem životu te važnosti očuvanja istih. Shodno tome posebno ćemo se osvrnuti na koji način djeci možemo približiti pojam održivog razvoja i očuvanja šuma. Projektno učenje se fokusira na dijete kao aktivnog sudionika te se prilikom rada na projektu spajaju praktične i intelektualne aktivnosti koje pogoduju razvoju djeteta u gotovo svim aspektima. S toga se za potrebe ovog diplomskog rada izabrala upravo metoda projektnog učenja. Cilj projekta je proširiti dječju spoznaju o dobrobiti šuma u našem životu te važnosti očuvanja istih. Brojnim aktivnostima djeci smo predočili šumu, a izravno iskustvo djeca su dobila posjetom Šumarskom muzeju u Bošnjacima.Aware of the importance of sustainable development in our lives, we also became aware of the importance of early education and the development of sensitivity for sustainable development and environmental preservation. The goals of sustainable development have evolved over time. Today, we recognize seventeen key objectives essential for enhancing our quality of life. The main focus of this thesis is the vital importance of preserving life on earth. Forests provide natural benefits essential for the enviromental preservation, as they aid in regulating climatic conditions and reducing the greenhouse effect. In this thesis, we will focus on the benefits of forests in our lives and the significance of their preservation. Accordingly, we will focus specifically on how we can introduce the concepts of sustainable development and forest conservation to children in a more engaging way. Project-based learning places the child at the center of the learning process, engaging them as an active participant. By combining practical and intellectual activities, this approach nurtures holistic development in children. In line with the objectives of this diploma thesis, project work was selected as the methodology. The project aims to enhance children's understanding of the benefits of forests in our lives and the significance of their conservation. Through a variety of activities, we introduced the concept of forests to the children, providing them with firsthand experience during their visit to the Šumarski muzej in Bošnjaci
The impact of smoke point and aroma profile of sweet red pepper seed oil on culinary application and consumer acceptance
No full textThe category of edible plant oils with additional health and sustainable benefits is growing steadily. However, this category still represents a relatively small market segment known as ‘niche oils’. Oils derived from byproducts, especially seeds, are considered as functional foods due to their properties. However, to increase their usage, it is necessary to examine their sensory acceptability among consumers. The results of this research demonstrate that cold-pressed sweet pepper seed oil (Capsicum annuum L.), from the Podravka and Slavonka cultivars, is acceptable to consumers as an ingredient in meal preparation and in various processed food products, due to its favorable organoleptic and physicochemical characteristics. The quality of oil is highly dependent on the quick manipulation of pepper seeds. Pepper seeds, that have been dried for a shorter time, yield oil that has a higher smoke point (230 °C), which makes it suitable even for frying food. Aroma profile analysis revealed that cold- pressed sweet pepper seed oil is rich in terpene trans-β-ocimene (40%), as dominant component. Trans-β-ocimene plays a crucial role in the plant’s protective mechanisms their during growth and development. Consequently, sweet pepper seed oil represents a potential natural resource for isolating this terpene to be used as a biopesticide. Notably, this innovative oil is entirely produced from byproducts (seeds) and thus it provides an additional benefit for consumers who seek to contribute to the sustainability of our planet through their dietary choices. Therefore, this oil holds significant potential for closing the loop in the circular bioeconomy
Gubljenje jezika kod mađarske manjine u Hrvatskoj
No full textThis master’s thesis examines language attrition and shift among the Hungarian minority in Croatia, focusing on and comparing the Slavonia and Baranja regions. It analyzes how factors such as age, migration, education, and cultural participation impact language retention. Using survey data, the study compares language use in both regions, finding that Baranja shows higher Hungarian retention due to stronger educational and community support, while Slavonia experiences more language shift towards Croatian. The research underscores the importance of continued support for minority language education and cultural participation to preserve the Hungarian language in Croatia.Rad istražuje slabljenje i promjenu jezika među mađarskom manjinom u Hrvatskoj, s naglaskom na usporedbu regija Slavonije i Baranje. Analizira kako čimbenici poput dobi, migracije, obrazovanja i kulturnog sudjelovanja utječu na očuvanje jezika. Korištenjem podataka iz ankete, rad uspoređuje jezičnu upotrebu u obje regije, pri čemu Baranja pokazuje veće očuvanje mađarskog jezika zbog utjecaja obrazovanja i potpore zajednice, dok je u Slavoniji više prisutan prijelaz na većinski jezik. Istraživanje naglašava važnost obrazovanja na manjinskom jeziku i kulture za daljni opstanak mađarskog jezika u Hrvatskoj
The effect of natural antioxidants on long-term stability of sweet red pepper seed oil
No full textOils obtained from fruit and vegetable by-products represent a new category of niche oils. Cold-pressed oil from the seeds of sweet peppers of the Podravka and Slavonka varieties is a new, high-quality oil from the vegetable niche oil category, naturally rich in polyunsaturated linoleic fatty acid, γ-tocopherol, and sterols as antioxidants that exhibit positive effects on human health in preventing chronic non-communicable diseases. However, for a broader commercial reach of this oil, preserving its quality over a longer period is of utmost importance. Based on monitoring four parametres (peroxide value, free fatty acids, antioxidative power, and radical potential), pure pepper seed oil did not have adequate quality by the end of the period of 9 month stored at room temperature due to oxidative changes. The addition of natural antioxidants such as green tea extract (0.2%), especially rosemary extract (0.2%) and a blend of rosemary extract (0.2%), and citric acid (0.01%) extended the stability of pure pepper seed oil to a period of one year. Since oxidation affects the organoleptic quality and nutritional composition of the oil, these results are encouraging for niche oil producers, not only because of the expansion of this category of edible oils made from secondary source raw materials (by-products), but also because of the evidence that their special quality will not be compromised within the declared shelf life due to oxidative spoilage
Possibilities of Financing a New Business Venture in the Republic of Croatia : Final paper
No full textFokus rada je na mogućnostima pribavljanja financijskih sredstava za razvoj poduzetničkih
ideja, s naglaskom na korištenje kredita kao izvora financiranja. Radom je istražena uloga
banaka u kreditiranju novih poslovnih pothvata u Republici Hrvatskoj. Analizirani su ponuda
i mogućnosti kreditiranja, uspoređivani s drugim metodama financiranja te je pružen uvid u
trenutačne uvjete kreditiranja odabranih bankarskih institucija.
Istraživanje je pokazalo kako se ponuda kreditnih proizvoda za nove poslovne pothvate, u
smislu pokretanja novog poduzeća ili pothvata poduzetnika početnika, može svesti na dva
elementa: program Hrvatske banke za obnovu i razvitak „Poduzetništvo mladih, žena i
početnika“ te program Erste banke „Poduzetnički starter“. Programi se razlikuju prema
određenim važnim uvjetima kao što su rok otplate kredita, maksimalna duljina poslovanja kako
bi se mogao dobit kredit, način otplate kredita, itd. Sve, izuzev dvije, banke u Hrvatskoj
uključene su u program Hrvatske banke za obnovu i razvitak. Osim u suradnji s partnerima,
Hrvatska banka za obnovu i razvitak kreditiranje može provoditi i samostalno, a model
kreditiranja ovisan je o tome koliki iznos će se odobriti, uz koje uvjete osiguranja i slično.
Program Hrvatske banke za obnovu i razvitak počeo se provodi u 2024. godini, čime je ponuda
kreditnih proizvoda za nove poslovne pothvate značajno unaprjeđena. U pandemiji, pristup
kreditiranju novih poslovnih pothvata bio je otežan, a banke su postrožile uvjete za odobravanje
kredita. Međutim, gospodarski oporavak i poboljšanje stanja u bankarskom sektoru bankama
je omogućilo plasiranje novih kreditnih proizvoda, kao što je i spomenuti program.The focus of this paper is on the possibilities of obtaining financial resources for the
development of entrepreneurial ideas, with an emphasis on the use of credit as a source of
finance. The paper examines the role of banks in financing business start-ups in the Republic
of Croatia. The offer and lending options are analyzed, compared with other financing methods
and an insight is given into the current lending conditions of selected banking institutions.
The research has shown that the range of credit products for new businesses can be reduced to
two elements with regard to the establishment of a new business or the plans of a young
entrepreneur. These are the program of the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development
„Entrepreneurship of youth, women and beginners“ and the program of Erste Bank
„Entrepreneurial starter“. The programs differ in some important points, such as the repayment
period of the loan, the maximum duration of business activity to receive a loan, the type of loan
repayment, etc. All but two banks in Croatia are included in the program of the Croatian Bank
for Reconstruction and Development. Development can also grant loans independently, and
the loan model depends on the amount to be granted, security conditions and similar factors.
The Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development's program started in 2024 and has
significantly improved the range of loan products for new ventures. During the pandemic,
access to credit for new businesses was difficult and banks tightened credit conditions.
However, the economic recovery and the improvement of the situation in the banking sector
allowed banks to market new credit products such as the above-mentioned program
Covert Advertising in the Media: Feature Film
No full textPrikriveno oglašavanje je oblik marketinške strategije kojom se preko medijskih prostora pokušava doprijeti do kupaca da kupe proizvode. Prikriveno oglašavanje se može pojavljivati u filmovima, serijama, knjigama ili računalnim igricama. S obzirom da se kroz proteklo vrijeme razvija medijska tehnologija, prikriveno oglašavanje postaje sve učestalije. Ono je važno zato što utječe na publiku na način da se proizvod koji se prikazuje, pojavljuje u medijskom prostoru kao proizvod koji se koristi u svakodnevnoj upotrebi tako da publika ne primijeti da se radi o reklami. Takva vrsta oglašavanja postaje sve popularnija metoda jer djeluje manje agresivno na publiku za razliku od klasičnih reklama. Važno je napomenuto kako reklama financira medij u kojem se prikazuje. Cilj ovog rada je istražiti učestalost prikrivenog oglašavanja u serijalu filmova Jamesa Bonda. Za istraživanje je primijenjena kvalitativna analiza sadržaja na 25 filmova Jamesa Bonda u kojima se istraživala učestalost pojavljivanja tri proizvoda različitih marki satova, pića i automobila
Rodno osjetljiv jezik
No full textThis paper examines the relationship between sex, gender and language as prevalent ideas in linguistics that started mainly in 20th century. It deals with understanding the particularities of the gender and sex on the grammatical level and how favouring one gender over another through language and grammar has a real-life consequence for women in society that range from the private to the professional sphere. It recognises that language shapes the perception of reality through evoking of Sapir – Whorf hypothesis and how negative stereotypes and biases are evoked through rampant sexism and discrimination directed at women. Through several studies provided it shows that personal perception of a person will vary depending on what kind of language is used to describe a person. Not only that it recognises how English language marks one gender over another and with it brings certain connotations that are mostly negative and have equally negative impact on how one gender will be perceived. This paper sheds light on the work of feminist linguists that have recognised androcentricity present in language through which can be seen that language is controlled and created by men and in turn decided to fight against the patriarchal oppression and set norms through proposing the usage of gender-neutral language. Through examples of studies and research provided in this paper it can be seen how various groups of people mark women and men with certain attributes that are based solely on their biases and perception. Negative stereotypes are mostly attributed to women and through them perpetuate sexism and sexist language. To conclude this paper deals with how negative ramifications of gendered language and its usage were dealt with and recognised in linguistic
Globalization and inequality : Final paper
No full textGlobalizacija se može definirati kao povezanost i međuovisnost svjetskih ekonomija i društva u vidu tehnologije, trgovine i investicija te doprinosi povećanoj interakciji ljudi, kompanija i vlada na globalnoj razini. Njezina glavna uloga očituje se u poticanju rasta i razvoja gospodarstva. Uzimajući u obzir njezin utjecaj na ekonomije država, jasno je kako globalizacija donosi mnoge prednosti poput povećanja trgovine, napretka u dostupnosti tehnologije i inovacija, protoku kapitala te razmjeni kulture, ideja i informacija. Sve navedeno ima značajan utjecaj na poboljšanje životnog standarda u mnogim zemljama. Međutim, globalizacija ima i svoje nedostatke od kojih se kao glavni ističe nejednakost. Naime, dok pojedine zemlje i pojedinci profitiraju od globalnog tržišta i tehnologije, drugi žive u siromaštvu i nedostatku osnovnih resursa potrebnih za život. Najčešće velike i bogate zemlje te multinacionalne kompanije imaju više koristi od globalizacije dok su nerazvijene zemlje i zemlje u razvoju uglavnom pogođene negativnim posljedicama globalizacije koje se očituju kroz nedostatak radnih mjesta, siromaštvo, glad i ekonomsku nestabilnost. Osim spomenutog, važno je istaknuti i utjecaj globalizacije na okoliš koji upitan. Naime, globalizacija sa sobom donosi tehnološki
napredak koji može doprinijeti smanjenju zagađenja i zaštiti okoliša, s druge strane povećana industrijalizacija i transport povećavaju zagađenost zraka, vode i tla što dovodi do klimatskih promjena. Kako bi se taj problem riješio potrebno je poticati korištenje obnovljivih izvora energije i održivo korištenje resursa.Globalization can be defined as the interconnectedness and interdependence of the world's economies and societies in terms of technology, trade and investment, contributing to increased interaction between people, businesses and governments on a global scale. Its main role is clearly to promote economic growth and development. Looking at the impact on economies, it is clear that globalization brings many benefits, such as increased trade, advances in technology and innovation, capital flows and the exchange of culture, ideas and information. All of these factors significantly improve the standard of living in many countries. However, globalization also has its drawbacks, most notably inequality. While some countries and individuals benefit from the global market and technology, others live in poverty and lack access to vital resources. As a rule, large and rich countries and multinational companies benefit more from globalization, while underdeveloped and developing countries are mostly affected by the negative consequences such as lack of jobs, poverty, hunger and economic instability. Furthermore, it is important to point out the ambivalent effects of globalization on the environment. On the one hand, globalization brings technological advances that can help reduce pollution and protect the environment. On the other hand, increasing industrialization and traffic lead to increased pollution of air, water and soil, contributing to climate change. To tackle this problem, we need to promote the use of renewable energy sources and the sustainable use of resources
Managing small and medium-sized business in IT industry : Final paper
No full textMala i srednja poduzeća (MSP) imaju ključnu ulogu u gospodarstvu, potičući inovacije, otvaranje
radnih mjesta i gospodarski rast. O njihovoj važnosti svjedoči i činjenica da predstavljaju do 99%
svih poduzeća u Europi i osiguravaju dvije trećine ukupnog broja zaposlenih u privatnom sektoru.
Rezultati brojnih istraživanja naglašavaju važnost učinkovitih praksi upravljanja, strateškog
planiranja, upravljanja ljudskim resursima, sustava poticaja, stilova vodstva i lean upravljanja u
upravljanju MSP-ima. Ova područja igraju ključnu ulogu u poboljšanju produktivnosti, učinka,
zadovoljstva zaposlenika i konkurentnosti u poduzećima. Usvajanjem i primjenom ovih praksi
MSP mogu poboljšati svoj cjelokupni pristup upravljanju i postići održivi rast. Stoga se važnost
strateškog upravljanja, inovacija, stilova vodstva, upravljanja talentima i metrike ne smije
zanemariti ni u učinkovitom upravljanju IT tvrtkama. Ovaj rad istražuje prakse upravljanja unutar
tvrtke Gauss koja posluje u IT industriji u Hrvatskoj. Analizirajući podatke i intervjue, uočene su
ključne upravljačke prakse Gaussa koje naglašavaju strateško planiranje, raspodjelu resursa
temeljenu na podacima i međufunkcionalnu suradnju. Poseban naglasak stavljen je na upravljanje
ljudskim resursima, promicanje kulture inovacija i optimizaciju procesa, prepoznajući važnost
privlačenja i razvoja talenta te promicanje produktivnosti i suradnje. Studija potvrđuje da se
fokusiranje na ove prakse može smatrati ključnim za uspjeh u brzo razvijajućoj IT industriji.Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), play a key role in the economy, driving innovation,
job creation and economic growth. Their importance is evidenced by the fact that they represent
up to 99% of all companies in Europe and provide two thirds of the total number of employees in
the private sector. The findings of numerous researches emphasize the importance of effective
management practices, strategic planning, human resource management, incentive systems,
leadership styles and lean management in the management of SMEs. These areas play a key role
in improving productivity, performance, employee satisfaction and competitiveness in businesses.
By adopting and applying these practices, SMEs can improve their overall management approach
and achieve sustainable growth. Therefore, the importance of strategic management, innovation,
leadership styles, talent management and metrics should not be ignored in the effective
management of IT companies. This paper investigates management practices within Gauss, an IT
company in Croatia. By analyzing the data and interviews, key management practices of Gauss
that emphasize strategic planning, data-driven resource allocation, and cross-functional
collaboration were discovered. Special emphasis is placed on human resource management,
promoting a culture of innovation and optimizing processes, recognizing the importance of
attracting and developing talent and promoting productivity and collaboration. The study confirms
that focusing on these practices can be considered key to success in the rapidly evolving IT
industry
Resilience and mental health of prison and probation officers
No full textOtpornost nam omogućuje da se uspješno suočimo sa životnim teškoćama i da unatoč njima napredujemo. Ovo kvantitativno istraživanje istražuje odnos dimenzija socio-ekološke i psihološke otpornosti sa simptomima internaliziranih problema kod osoba zaposlenih u zatvorskom sustavu i u civilnom sektoru. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 211 sudionika. Rezultati istraživanja ukazuju kako visoke razine socio-ekološke i psihološke otpornosti značajno pridonose smanjenju simptoma depresivnosti, anksioznosti te stresa. Kao prediktori simptoma internaliziranih problema, kod simptoma anksioznosti i stresa ističe se psihološka otpornost kao negativni prediktor. Što se tiče simptoma depresivnosti, kao negativni prediktori utvrđene su dimenzije psihološke i relacijske otpornosti. Za unaprjeđenje otpornosti i smanjenje simptoma internaliziranih problema preporuča se dostupnost profesionalne pomoći u radnom okruženju. Za ostvarivanje istog nužna je uspostava preciznih i konkretnih programa u radu s obje grupe sudionika u njihovim područjima rada kako bi imali dostupnu odgovarajuću profesionalnu pomoć.Resilience is a complex ability to that allows us to not only successfully face life's adversities, but to progress in spite of them. This quantitative research focused on analyzing the relationship between dimensions of socio-ecological and psychological resilience with symptoms of internalized problems in staff of penal institutions and in the civil sector. The sample of the research consists of 211 participants. As predictors of symptoms of internalized problems, psychological resistance stands out as a negative predictor for symptoms of anxiety and stress. Regarding depressive symptoms, the dimensions of psychological and relational resilience were determined as negative predictors. The availability of professional help in the workplace is recommended for the purpose of improving resilience, as well as minimizing the symptoms of internalized problems. In order to achieve the aforementioned, it is necessary to establish precise and concrete programs in the workplaces of each group of participants in order for them to have access to adequate professional help