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Energy-efficient sensor device for assessing the morphophysiological state of plants using NIR spectrometer with application in precision agriculture

Spišić, Josip

2026-09-04

Modern precision agriculture demands reliable, low-cost, and energy-efficient sensing systems for continuous crop monitoring under real field conditions. Satellite platforms such as Sentinel-2 provide valuable vegetation information at a global scale…

Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty od Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology Osijek Department of Communications

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strojno učenje kukuruz uvijanje lista multispektralno mjerenje vegetacijski indeksi NDVI Internet stvari precizna poljoprivreda machine learning maize leaf rolling multispectral sensing vegetation indices NDVI IoT precision agriculture

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Cognitive functions and regional cerebral blood flow in patients with early schizophrenia

Orlović, Ivona

2026-09-09

The aim of this study was to examine the differences and associations between regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF), cognitive functions, and psychopathology in patients with early schizophrenia. The study included 100 participants in the acute phase o…

University of Zagreb University of Zagreb, School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine

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shizofrenija regionalni cerebralni krvni protok SPECT kognitivne funkcije psihopatologija fronto-temporalne mreže schizophrenia regional cerebral blood flow SPECT cognitive functions psychopathology frontotemporal networks

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Serum proteomic profile in the diagnosis of portal hypertension in patients with compensated advanced chronic liver disease

Paštrović, Frane

2026-09-16

INTRODUCTION: Portal hypertension (PH) is a key pathophysiological mechanism in the progression of chronic liver disease to decompensation. Clinically significant portal hypertension (CSPH) is defined by a hepatic venous pressure gradient ≥10 mmHg. T…

University of Zagreb University of Zagreb, School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine

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ciroza jetra portalna hipertenzija neinvazivni testovi biomarkeri proteomika cirrhosis liver portal hypertension non-invasive tests biomarkers proteomics

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Analysis of Association of Blood Glucose-Lowering Medications and SARS-Cov-2 Infection in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 in Croatia

Dimnjaković, Jelena

2026-09-15

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2 between 2020 and 2023, particularly affected patients with type 2 diabetes. At the onset of the pandemic, some experts believed that antidiabetic medications worsened COVID-19 outcomes and recommended disco…

University of Zagreb University of Zagreb, School of Medicine Department of Social Medicine and Health Care Organization

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šećerna bolest tipa 2 SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 antidijabetici metformin inzulin inhibitori alfa-glukozidaze dipeptidil peptidaza 4 inhibitori analozi peptida-1 sličnog glukagonu inhibitori natrij-glukoza kotransportera 2 pioglitazon sulfonilureja repaglinid akarboza inzulinska rezistencija hiperinzulinemija Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 Hypoglycemic Agents Metformin Insulin Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2 Inhibitors Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV Inhibitors Pioglitazone Sulfonylurea Compounds Repaglinide Acarbose Insulin Resistance Hyperinsulinism

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Advancing Sustainable City Planning: A Value-Based Decision Support Methodology for Prioritizing Energy and Climate Actions

Dragović Matosović, Mia

2026-07-21

This dissertation presents the development and empirical application of SYNERGISE+, an analytical framework designed to support the prioritization of sustainable climate actions in urban contexts. Grounded in multi-criteria decision analysis, the fra…

University of Rijeka UNIVERSITY OF RIJEKA, FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS

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Urban Climate Planning Sustainable Index Mitigation and Adaptation Synergies Decision-Making Methods Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Urbano klimatsko planiranje Indeks održivosti Sinergije ublažavanja i prilagodbe Metode donošenja odluka Globalni ciljevi održivog razvoja (SDG)

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Eocene planktonic foraminiferal assemblages from selected localities within the Dinaric foreland basin: taxonomy, biostratigraphy and paleoecology

Pejnović, Igor

2026

The Paleogene Dinaric foreland basin was characterized by a variety of depositional environments, influenced by complex synsedimentary tectonics. These included its foredeep where flysch deposition took place. Planktonic foraminifera assemblages from…

University of Zagreb University of Zagreb Faculty of Science

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Dinarski predgorski bazen eocen/oligocen planktonske foraminifere fliš Dinaric foreland basin Eocene/Oligocene planktonic foraminifere flysch

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Effect of nutrition on health and immunity in honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) colonies

Majoroš, Arnold

2024-12-12

Honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) continually adjust their nutrition and metabolism in response to environmental conditions, relying on the quality and quantity of stored honey and pollen to support energy requirements, development, and the immune syste…

University of Zagreb University of Zagreb, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

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pčelinja zajednica Apis mellifera dodatci hrani pogače prihranjivanje uzročnici bolesti zimski gubitci honeybee colony Apis mellifera food additives patties supplemental feed pathogens winter losses

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Effects of cortisol and propolis on determining the potency of tuberculin in guinea pigs sensitized by Mycobacterium bovis

Vujnović, Anja

2024-11-15

INTRODUCTION Tuberculosis is a chronic disease of man and many domestic and wild animal species caused by mycobacteria belonging to Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. Although known to mankind since the ancient times tuberculosis is still a major pu…

University of Zagreb University of Zagreb, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

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tuberkulinski kožni test tuberkulinski pročišćeni proteinski derivat biološka aktivnost kasna preosjetljivost kortizol glukokortikoidi propolis tuberculin skin test tuberculin purified protein derivative biological activity delayed type hypersensitivity cortisol glucocorticoids propolis

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The Contribution of Hypoxanthine, Decorin, N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide, and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor to Improving the Accuracy of Competitive Performance Prediction in Runners

Dvorski, Matija

2026-09-04

Background: Although aerobic capacity is one of the key determinants of running performance, conventional laboratory and field-based assessments do not fully explain inter-individual differences in competitive success. To address this, four non-conve…

University of Zagreb University of Zagreb, School of Medicine Department of Physiology and Immunology

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Hipoksantin Dekorin Moždani neurotrofni čimbenik (BDNF) Učinkovitost trčanja Cooperov test Hypoxanthine Decorin Brain-Derived neurotrophic factor (BNF) Running performance Cooper test

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Genetic background of immune response and inflammasome activation in Parkinson's disease

Meglaj Bakrač, Sarah

2026-09-03

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a complex neurodegenerative disorder driven by interactions of genetic, molecular, and environmental factors, with growing evidence highlighting the role of immune dysregulation and neuroinflammation in disease progression…

University of Zagreb University of Zagreb, School of Medicine Department of Neurology

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Parkinsonova bolest Neuroinflamacija Imunološka disregulacija Sekvenciranje RNK na razini pojedinačnih stanica Genetska varijabilnost Parkinson's disease Neuroinflammation Immune dysregulation Single-cell RNA sequencing Genetic variability

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