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Coupling of Rac1 protein dynamics and cell shape in Dictyostelium discoideum

Ivšić, Blaž

2026-07-13

Eukaryotic cells crawl by coupling intracellular signalling to membrane mechanics and cytoplasmic flow. This thesis examines how that coupling organises motility patterns using a minimal mechanochemical model. The key ingredient is a spatially variab…

University of Zagreb University of Zagreb Faculty of Science

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cell motility reaction-diffusion-advection systems cytosolic and cortical flows variable surface tension kretanje stanica reakcijsko-difuzijsko-advekcijski sustavi tok citosola membranski tok promijenjiva površinska napetost

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Mathematical modelling and improvement of energy efficiency of fishing vessels

Koričan, Marija

2026-07-22

The fishing sector consists of energy-intensive vessels, mostly powered by diesel engines, which generate high levels of greenhouse gases. In order to reduce their harmful impact on the marine environment and human health, international and local org…

University of Zagreb University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture

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decarbonisation fishing vessels environmental-economic performance technical and operational measures alternative power options sustainability dekarbonizacija ribarski brodovi ekološko-ekonomska učinkovitost tehničke i operativne mjere alternativne energetske opcije održivost

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A model of cognitive load for computer-aided design performance

Lukačević, Fanika

2026-06-26

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) modelling is a common activity in contemporary engineering design, yet CAD performance is not formalised in a way that makes its key elements, influencing factors, and underlying mechanisms explicit. CAD modelling is also …

University of Zagreb University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture

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Computer-Aided Design Cognitive load Information processing Human performance modelling Electroencephalography Computer-Aided Design Carico cognitivo Elaborazione delle informazioni Modellazione della prestazione umana Elettroencefalografia Računalno potpomognuto konstruiranje Kognitivno opterećenje Procesuiranje informacija Modeliranje ljudske izvedbe Elektroencefalografija

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Litostratigrafska karakterizacija jurskih i krednih sedimenata s ofiolitima Medvednice, Kalnika i Ivanščice

Halamić, Josip

1998

Na temelju analitičkih podataka na istraživanim područjima definirano je i kartografski izdvojeno 6 litostratigrafskih (Kestenik, Poljanica, Kraljev Vrh, Markov Travnik, Dugi Jarek i Oštrc) i jedna litodemska jedinica (Markovčak). Prostorno rasprostr…

University of Zagreb University of Zagreb Faculty of Science

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Litostratigrafija sedimentna petrografija geokemija trijas jura kreda ofioliti Medvednica Kalnik Ivanščica Hrvatska

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Geološki položaj magmatsko-sedimentnog kompleksa Požeške gore

Halamić, Josip

1992

Ovaj rad, u kojem je izučavan magmatsko-sedimentni kompleks Požeške gore, temelji se na sakupljenim podacima višegodišnjih terenskih istraživanja, laboratorijskih ispitivanja sakupljenih uzoraka te na analizi i sintezi različitih rezultata istraživan…

University of Zagreb University of Zagreb Faculty of Science

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stratigrafija petrologija magmatske stijene geokemija Požeška gora Hrvatska

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The impact of tourism on the fiscal sustainability of local self-government units in the Republic of Croatia

Mijatović, Eva

2026-06-15

This doctoral thesis investigates the impact of tourism on the fiscal sustainability of local government units (LGUs) in the Republic of Croatia, with particular emphasis on the varied fiscal consequences of tourism development across different regio…

University of Rijeka University of Rijeka, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management

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turizam turistička razvijenost fiskalna održivost jedinice lokalne samouprave dinamički panel-modeli Republika Hrvatska tourism tourism development fiscal sustainability local government units dynamic panel models Republic of Croatia

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Efficiency of sustainable regional development planning and financing in the regions of European Union member states

Dobran Černjul, Anica

2026-06-24

Systematic promotion of sustainable development of regions at the level of the European Union (EU) has been highlighted as a prerequisite for achieving economic competitiveness, sustainable development, and improving the overall quality of life. Expe…

University of Rijeka University of Rijeka, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management

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održivost regionalni razvoj efikasnost sustava fondovi i programi Europske unije sustainability regional development system efficiency European Union funds and programs

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Interrelations between the creative economy and tourism: Evidence from European Union countries

Mikulić, Karmen

2026-07-08

In recent decades, the relationship between tourism and creativity has attracted increasing attention in both academic research and policy development, driven by global shifts in consumption patterns, digital transformation and the growing need for s…

University of Rijeka University of Rijeka, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management

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creative economy creative industries creativity index tourism Delphi method panel analysis GMM analysis kreativno gospodarstvo kreativne industrije indeks kreativnosti turizam Delphi metoda panel analiza GMM analiza

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Institutional contribution to the Blue Economy in the context of raising the competitiveness of European countries

Ivanac, Mateo

2026-05-22

The blue economy represents one of the key strategic pillars of the European Union, recognised for its potential to generate sustainable economic growth, create high-quality jobs, and enhance international competitiveness. However, the success of blu…

University of Zadar

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plavo gospodarstvo institucionalni okvir FQFD javne politike konkurentnost blue economy institutional framework FQFD public policy competitiveness

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SPECTROSCOPIC AND CHROMATOGRAPHIC METHODS IN THE EVALUATION OF THE ECOLOGICAL STATUS OF THE SOUTHERN ADRIATIC SEA

Bulić, Antonija

2026-07-15

Metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were investigated in sediments and mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Mali Ston Bay and the Neretva River mouth, and biotoxins in mussels from both areas. Grain-size composition, organic matter…

University of Zagreb University of Zagreb Faculty of Science

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južni Jadran Malostonski zaljev ušće rijeke Neretve sediment dagnje metali policiklički aromatski ugljikovodici morski biotoksini ciklički imini ekološki rizik Southern Adriatic Mali Ston Bay Neretva River estuary sediment mussels metals polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons marine biotoxins cyclic imines ecological risk

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