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Marko Kuol
No full textabstract: After Marko Kuol’s village was bombed, he walked with his older nephew to Ethiopia at the age of seven.
“Lost Boys Found” is an ongoing, interdisciplinary project that is collecting, recording and archiving the oral histories of the Lost Boys/Girls of Sudan. The collection is a work-in-progress, seeking to record the oral history of as many Lost Boys/Girls as are willing, and will be used in a future book.Age: 25Region: Upper NileThis picture and bio was donated to the Lost Boys Found oral history project from The Arizona Lost Boys Cente
Barley production technology (Hordeum vulgare L.) on OPG-u „Primorac Željko“
No full textU ovom radu obavljeno je ispitivanje na utjecanje tehnologije proizvodnje i vremenskih prilika na urod ječma na OPG-u „Primorac Željko“ tijekom vegetacijskih godina 2016./17. i 2017./18. Svi agrotehnički zahvati su obavljeni prema pravilima struke u obje vegetacijske godine. U ovom istraživanju korišteni su interni podatci sa OPG-a „Primorac Željko“ i Državnog hidrometeorološkog zavoda o vremenskim prilikama za meteorološku postaju Osijek tijekom 2016./17. i 2017./18. Prosječni prinos 2016./17. godine iznosio je 5,2 t/ha, a 2017./18. godine 4,8 t/ha. Iz navedenih podataka možemo zaključiti da su u analiziranim godinama ostvareni kvalitetni prinosiIn this papper the examination of influence of technology production and agrotechnical measures and weather opportunities on the yield of barley on OPG-u „Primorac Željko“ during the vegetation years of 2016./17. i 2017./18 was carried. Every agrotechnical procedure was done according to the rules of the profession in the both of vegetation years. In this study, internal data were used of OPG „Primorac Željko" and the data of the State Hydrometerological Institute about weather conditions for the Osijek during the 2016./17. i 2017./18 years. Average yield on 2016./17. years was 5,2 t/ha, and 2017./18. years 4.8 t/ha. From the above data we can conclude that quality yields have been achieved for the years analyzed.
The restructuring of the fiscal equalization system in Croatia
No full textThe aim of this paper is to propose a model of fiscal equalization in Croatia. This
paper tests the hypothesis of a lack of effectiveness of the existing fiscal
equalization model compared to a model that would be based on alleviating the
difference in the potential to collect revenue from the personal income tax and
surtax. Fiscal inequalities of local government units are determined first under the
current equalization system by calculating the Gini coefficients and graphically
presented with Lorenz curves. Thereafter, a distribution of equalization grants is
simulated based on the new (proposed) model. The effectiveness of the proposed
model in alleviating the fiscal inequalities is determined in relation to the
effectiveness of the current equalization system. It was found that the model based
on equalizing the difference in the capacity to collect revenue from the personal
income tax and surtax alleviates inequalities in fiscal capacities of local
government units much better than the existing system at the same cost. The main
conclusion is that the fiscal equalization in Croatia should urgently be redesigned
in order to improve efficiency and fairness, but also the transparency and
credibility of the equalization system
THE CUSTOMS SYSTEM OF THE REPUBLIC CROATIAN
No full textNijedna država na svijetu nema potpuno samostalno i neovisno gospodarstvo, već se ono u
globaliziranom svijetu sve više mora oslanjati na vanjskotrgovinsko poslovanje. Svaka država
izvozi i uvozi određene potrebne proizvode i usluge pa je zbog toga potrebno formirati
vanjskotrgovinsku politiku i određene zaštitne mjere radi kontrole uvoza i izvoza. Carine su
jedan od najstarijih poreznih oblika, a namjena im je da prije svega štite domaću proizvodnju,
i to tako da uvezenu robu čine skupljom i time potiču domaću proizvodnju. Druga je zadaća
carina fiskalna, tj. one čine jedan od proračunskih prihoda. No dok je ostalim porezima
temeljna zadaća prikupiti što više prihoda, carine imaju primarnu ulogu u vanjskotrgovačkoj
politici neke zemlje.
U svrhu postizanja efikasne koordinacije rada carinskih uprava zemalja članica EU s
pozitivnim učinkom na funkcioniranje unutarnjeg tržišta Carinska unija EU sastavila je
program Customs 2020. Ciljevi programa su omogućiti da se carinsko poslovanje uskladi s
potrebama zajedničkog tržišta što uključuje olakšavanje trgovine, povećanje sigurnosti u
procesu robne razmjene, poboljšanje konkurentnosti, postizanje učinkovite interakcije
carinskih službi zemalja članica EU do te mjere da djeluju kao jedinstvena carinska služba,
zaštita financijskih interesa EU, borba protiv prijevara. Isto tako, cilj programa je i poticanje
ukupnog ekonomskog rasta
Assessment of the effectiveness of city owned real estate management in the Republic of Croatia
No full textPredmet istraživanja doktorske disertacije su nekretnine u vlasništvu gradova u Republici Hrvatskoj, ocjena i prepoznavanje glavnih odrednica učinkovitog upravljanja nekretninama. Glavno istraživačko pitanje na koje doktorska disertacija treba odgovoriti je upravljaju li gradovi učinkovito nekretninama u svom vlasništvu. Upravljanje gradskom imovinom možemo definirati kao sintagmu koja objedinjuje niz različitih složenih i multidisciplinarnih aktivnosti u okviru poslovanja gradova. Procesom decentralizacija, lokalne samouprave su gotovo „preko noći“ postali novi nositelji vlasništva velikog broja nekretnina. Tako i gradovi u vlasništvu imaju veliki broj i vrijednost imovine, a među kojom nekretnine predstavljaju najvrjedniju imovinu. Istraživanje predstavlja prvu empirijsku analizu učinkovitosti upravljanja nekretninama u vlasništvu gradova u Republici Hrvatskoj, pri čemu znanstveni problem rada proizlazi iz nepostojanja sustavne brige o nekretninama, a posebice nepostojanja primjerenog mjerila (benchmarka) za mjerenje uspješnosti. Uvažavajući navedeno, može se zaključiti da i površan pregled problematike upravljanja nekretninama ukazuje da je riječ o izrazito složenom ali dinamičnom području koje traži angažman stručnjaka različitih profila i znanstveni pristup. Doktorski rad nastoji dati odgovore na ključna istraživačka pitanja odnosno nastoji utvrditi koja obilježja gradova utječu na učinkovitost upravljanja nekretnina, utječe li veličina, geografski položaj na učinkovitost upravljanja. Također, neki od znanstvenih ciljeva istraživanja imaju zadatak empirijskom analizom istražiti koliko učinkovito gradovi upravljanju i koja obilježja utječu. Sukladno navedenim istraživačkim pitanjima i ciljevima, testirat će se pet hipoteza. Postavljene hipoteze testirat će se korištenjem sekundarnih podataka, a kvalitativna analiza temelji se na dva analitička pristupa, neparametraskoj metodi omeđivanja podataka i Tobit panel regresiji. Upravljanje nekretninama je osjetljivo pitanje od prvorazrednog političkog značaja sa značajnim i dalekosežnim posljedicama po širu društvenu zajednicu. Gradovi upravljanje nekretninama vide kao moćan alat za stvaranje dodane vrijednosti, smanjenje troškova održavanja i upravljanja te poboljšanja kvalitete života u zajednici. Nekretnine u vlasništvu gradova i njihova velika vrijednost posredno su vlasništvo svih građana, zbog čega je bitno osigurati njihovo učinkovito upravljanje.Research subject of this doctoral thesis are real estates owned by cities in the Republic of Croatia, management effectiveness assessment of the mentioned real estates and analysis of efficiency determinants. Main research question to which this thesis should provide an answer is whether the cities manage real estates in their ownership in an effective manner. Management of city property can be defined as a phrase which encompasses a range of different complex and multidisciplinary activities within cities’ business operations. Decentralisation process has almost overnight turned local self-governments to “real estate giants”, i.e. new owners of real estates, where cities now have properties of a significant number and great value in their ownership, amongst which the real estates are the most valuable ones. Research represents the first empirical management efficiency analysis of real estates owned by the cities in the Republic of Croatia, whereby the scientific problem of the paper results from the lack of systematic care of real estates. Observing the financial aspect, there is also the problem of the non-existence of an appropriate benchmark which would be appropriate for the measurement of successfulness. While considering the abovementioned, it can be concluded that even a superficial overview of the issue of real estate management is sufficient to conclude that it is an extremely complex and dynamic area which requires significant engagement of experts of different profiles and a scientific approach. Some of the research questions to which the doctoral thesis provides answers are: which features of the cities influence the effectiveness of real estate management, do the size and geographical position influence the management effectiveness. Also, some of the scientific goals of the research have the function of empirical analysis research of cities’ management efficiency, as well as the features on which they effect. In accordance with the mentioned research questions and goals, five hypotheses will be tested. The set hypotheses will be tested with the use of secondary data, quantitative analysis is based on two analytic approaches, nonparametric method of data hedging and Tobit panel regression. Real estate management is a sensitive question of primary political significance with significant and far-reaching consequences on the wider social community. Cities consider real estate management as a powerful tool for creating added value, lowering of maintenance and management costs and improvement of quality of life in the community. Real estates owned by cities and their great value are indirect ownership of all citizens, what makes the insurance of their effective management important
Measuring the Efficacy and Productiveness of Croatian Banks with the Malmquist Index of Change in Total Factor Productivity
No full textIn the literature that deals with the empirical measurement of relative technical efficiency and change in the productiveness of banks over time the Malmquist index of change of total factor productivity has become the most often-used analytical tool. It has been shown that the Malmquist index helps both central and commercial bank analysis to monitor trends within the banking sector, and that it can be used as assistance in controlling the system and in strategic planning. This investigation is directed at the relative comparison of banks within the banking sector of Croatia in the period from 2000 to 2003, and is the first paper in which the Croatian banking sector has been analysed with the application of the Malmquist index of change in total factor productivity. The scientific contribution deriving from this is heightened by the interdisciplinarity that informs the paper. The primary objective of the investigation is the monitoring of relative trends of banks inside the very dynamic Croatian banking sector. Focus is placed on the need for the development of additional models to cover alternative and above all off-balance-sheet indicators
Measuring the efficiency and productivity of the Croatian banks with Malmquists index of change of total factor productivity
No full textIn the literature that deals with the empirical measurement of relative technical efficiency and change in the productiveness of banks over time the Malmquist index of change of total factor productivity has become the most often-used analytical tool. It has been shown that the Malmquist index helps both central and commercial bank analysis to monitor trends within the banking sector, and that it can be used as assistance in controlling the system and in strategic planning. This investigation is directed at the relative comparison of banks within the banking sector of Croatia in the period from 2000 to 2003, and is the first paper in which the Croatian banking sector has been analysed with the application of the Malmquist index of change in total factor productivity. The scientific contribution deriving from this is heightened by the interdisciplinarity that informs the paper. The primary objective of the investigation is the monitoring of relative trends of banks inside the very dynamic Croatian banking sector. Focus is placed on the need for the development of additional models to cover alternative and above all off-balance-sheet indicators.Malmquist TFP index, banking performance
Control and physical intelligence
No full textChapter 5 focuses on biological and synthetic control/intelligence. This chapter of the 2nd edition includes discussion of deep learning, do-it-yourself (DIY) robotic projects, popular microcontrollers, contributed by Marko Popovic as well as material contributed by new co-author Mihailo Lazarevic on fractional PID control approach. All these are quite relevant in the context of biomechatronics research
Control and physical intelligence
No full textChapter 5 focuses on biological and synthetic control/intelligence. This chapter of the 2nd edition includes discussion of deep learning, do-it-yourself (DIY) robotic projects, popular microcontrollers, contributed by Marko Popovic as well as material contributed by new co-author Mihailo Lazarevic on fractional PID control approach. All these are quite relevant in the context of biomechatronics research
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