PERFORMANCE OF SIMPLE NEURAL NETWORKS IN THE DETECTION OF RECTAL TUMORS
This study investigated the application of neural networks for detecting rectal tumor regions in patients using computed tomography (CT) images. The study included 138 patients, while two CT scans with a healthy rectum were included to balance the dataset, resulting in a total of 3566 images. For each image, pixel values along the contour and withi...
By Edib Dobardzic, Ivana Mišković, Bećko Kasalica, Mladen Marinković, Aleksandra Bibić
ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME AS A BARRIER TO SUSTAINABILITY TRANSITIONS
Environmental crime represents a significant barrier to the global sustainability transition by compromising environmental integrity, economic stability, and social well-being. The study assesses the multifaceted impacts of illegal activities, including wildlife trafficking, illegal logging, pollution, and illicit waste disposal, on sustainable dev...
By Jelena Dimovski, Darko Dimovski
CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY IN CONDITIONS OF GLOBAL INSTABILITY
The subject of this paper is the examination of the correlation between crisis management strategies and the preservation of business continuity in the context of contemporary asymmetric global threats. In the era of “polycrisis,” characterized by the simultaneous impact of geopolitical tensions, hybrid threats, and climate change, trad...
By Ognjen Bakmaz, Predrag Obrenović
DESIGN METHODOLOGY FOR FUZZY LOGIC CONTROLLERS
The paper presents an insight into the mathematical basis of fuzzy linguistic modeling and discusses the sensitivity of fuzzy rule-based systems with respect to membership function parameters, rule structure, and inference mechanisms. Examples with different inference models are analyzed and compared in order to illustrate their influence on the be...
By Nada Damljanović, Vucelja Lekić, Katarina Pavlović, Mladen Janjić
TRANSFORMING STUDENT AUTONOMY IN CHANGING EDUCATIONAL CONTEXTS: LEARNING MATERIAL CHOICES FROM THE PANDEMIC ONWARD
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the transition to online learning led to a significant increase in students’ autonomy in selecting and using educational materials. A survey involving 832 higher education students collected data on their preferences regarding types of learning materials, their perceived usefulness, and various aspects of their l...
By Aleksandra Stevanović, Marija Kaplar
DEVELOPMENT OF MOTOR SKILLS IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF SPORTS ACTIVITIES
Preschool institutions play a key role in laying the foundation for the overall development of a child, including physical, emotional, cognitive, and social aspects. Through various educational programs, special attention is given to physical activities that support the development of motor skills and the adoption of healthy lifestyle habits. Plann...
By Nebojša Švraka, Filip Pehar
IMPACT OF THAWING METHODS ON THE PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND NUTRITIONAL PROPERTIES OF BEEF MEAT
This study aimed to examine the impact of various thawing methods (refrigerator, room temperature, and microwave oven) on the physicochemical and nutritional properties of beef meat (Longissimus dorsi). The following analyses were performed: weight loss, water content, ash, fat and protein content, water-holding capacity, colour, texture, water act...
By Danica Savanović, Ana Velemir, Snježana Mandić, Jovo Savanović, Branislav Šojić, Sara Rakić
UTILIZATION OF INDUSTRIAL CO₂ IN EOR METHODS FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY
A significant portion of oil remains trapped in reservoirs after primary and secondary recovery, creating the need for advanced enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques. One of the more efficient and environmentally friendly methods is the use of industrial CO₂ in the enhanced oil recovery process (CO₂-EOR). This paper provides an overview of the mec...
By Branislava Radišić, Slavica Prvulović
CONNECTION OF PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT WITH THE SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Great demands have been constantly made before students by contemporary education, expecting them not only to acquire academic knowledge, but also the development of various social and emotional competencies that contribute to their school success. Numerous studies indicate that factors such as motivation, work habits and intellectual abiliti...
By Nedim Prelić, Danijela Jokanović, Nera Kravić Prelić
SODIUM CHLORIDE SOLUTION TEST OF TI6AL4V IMPLANT SPECIMENS MANUFACTURED BY ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGY
Additive technology is a valuable process for medical implant manufacturing. The most common metallic material in this area is the Ti6Al4V alloy. The research aimed to learn the implant material behaviour in saltwater environments. During the sodium chloride test, material quantity and quality loss need to be evaluated. The corrosion resistance tes...
By Tünde Anna Kovács, Ahmad Buhairi Minhalina Binti, Ferenc Haraszti, László Tóth, Hassanen Jaber, Zoltán Nyikes