Constructing the Southern Ontario Gothic in Timothy Findley's Not Wanted on the Voyage, Margaret Atwood's Surfacing, Alice Munro's Who Do You Think You Are? and Barbara Gowdy's Falling Angels

The thesis offers the definition of the Southern Ontario Gothic as a genre by exemplifying its narrative constructs in three novels: Timothy Findley's Not Wanted on the Voyage (1984), Margaret Atwood's Surfacing (1972), Barbara Gowdy's Falling Angels (1989) and a collection of short stories – Alice Munro's Who Do You Think You Are? (1978). The framework of the Southern Ontario Gothic is set in comparison with the American Southern Gothic, showing that these two independent Gothic subgenres share the same narrative constructs. The thesis also deals with the problematic behind defining these Gothic subgenres and supports the notion that Canadian Southern Ontario Gothic and the American Southern Gothic, despite being two separate genres, share all features of Southern Gothicism. Because of that the thesis supports the idea of Southern Gothicism as an umbrella term for the Southern Ontario Gothic and the Southern Gothic, i.e. the term that transgresses the boundaries of one genre (the American Southern Gothic). The term ―the Southern Gothics‖ has been coined for the purpose of this thesis and refers to both genres together with their common features. Consequently, the Southern Ontario Gothic narrative constructs, exemplified and analyzed in the four narratives in question, are based on the Canadian literary theory as well as the American Southern Gothic literary practice. The constructive elements which build the framework of the Southern Ontario Gothic encompass the specific haunted setting which is comprised of typical Southern locales immersed in the distinct Southern atmosphere. Southern Ontario Gothic narratives‘ stock characters are portrayed as other, as different from the rest of society. Moreover, the Southern Ontario Gothic characters assume four crucial roles: that of the Gothic father, Gothic mother, weakling protagonist and morally righteous hero or heroine. The analyzed narratives also share common themes: themes of domestic horror and themes of righteousness and sin. All categories in Southern Ontario Gothic framework are accompanied with the extensive use of grotesque. The conclusion of the thesis is that Southern Ontario Gothic exists as an independent genre with its fully developed constructive elements

Holistički odnosi s medijima organizacija u kulturi

Istraživanje vodećih udžbenika i priručnika na visokoškolskim institucijama u Hrvatskoj pokazuje da se odnosi s medijima promatraju parcijalno, kakvi nisu u stvarnosti, u skladu s dva osnovna i suprotstavljena gledišta prema kojima su oni ili dio odnosa s javnostima ili dio marketinga. Pojavom novih medija i prevladavanjem višesmjernog asimetričnog komuniciranja, nameće se cjelovit pristup odnosima s medijima. Te postavke potvrđuje i provedena studija slučaja o odnosima s medijima Dubrovačkih ljetnih igara tijekom sezone 2009. Tako ovaj rad uz holistički pristup odnosima s medijima za organizacije u kulturi i male organizacije uopće, na osnovi analize i istraživanja izvodi nove definicije odnosa s medijima i publiciteta

Management product mix

Asortiman proizvoda ili miks proizvoda je raznovrsnost proizvedenih dobara s obzirom na njihovu veličinu, sastav, vrstu, kvalitetu i slična obilježja proizvoda na tržištu. Upravljanje proizvodnim asortimanom pomaže u stvaranju vrijednosti u obliku proizvoda i usluga koje se razmjenjuju na tržištu kako bi se zadovoljile potrebe i želje samih kupaca, te na taj način ostvarili poslovni ciljevi poduzeća. Kako bi poduzeće na tržištu uspjelo održati određeni proizvod i ostvariti svoje ciljeve tvrtka mora biti spremna i sposobna razvijati nove proizvode, preoblikovati i upotpuniti dosadašnje i postojeće, a one proizvode koje ne donose dobit i ne zadovoljavaju potrebe klijenata mora biti spremna ukloniti. Kraš d.d. svoje poslovanje temelji na kontinuiranom ulaganju u svoj asortiman, te plasira nove i inovativne proizvode na tržište. Posjeduje veliki broj linija proizvoda, te veliki broj varijanti proizvoda unutar svih linija, što znači da Kraš d.d. ima najpoželjniju politiku asortimana tj. širok i duboki asortiman. Također ulaže u dobre i kvalitetne ideje kako bi produbili i proširili asortiman, kako u svoju korist, tako i u korist svojih potrošača

Management product mix

Asortiman proizvoda ili miks proizvoda je raznovrsnost proizvedenih dobara s obzirom na njihovu veličinu, sastav, vrstu, kvalitetu i slična obilježja proizvoda na tržištu. Upravljanje proizvodnim asortimanom pomaže u stvaranju vrijednosti u obliku proizvoda i usluga koje se razmjenjuju na tržištu kako bi se zadovoljile potrebe i želje samih kupaca, te na taj način ostvarili poslovni ciljevi poduzeća. Kako bi poduzeće na tržištu uspjelo održati određeni proizvod i ostvariti svoje ciljeve tvrtka mora biti spremna i sposobna razvijati nove proizvode, preoblikovati i upotpuniti dosadašnje i postojeće, a one proizvode koje ne donose dobit i ne zadovoljavaju potrebe klijenata mora biti spremna ukloniti. Kraš d.d. svoje poslovanje temelji na kontinuiranom ulaganju u svoj asortiman, te plasira nove i inovativne proizvode na tržište. Posjeduje veliki broj linija proizvoda, te veliki broj varijanti proizvoda unutar svih linija, što znači da Kraš d.d. ima najpoželjniju politiku asortimana tj. širok i duboki asortiman. Također ulaže u dobre i kvalitetne ideje kako bi produbili i proširili asortiman, kako u svoju korist, tako i u korist svojih potrošača

Copyright Protection of 3D Digitized Sculptures by Use of Haptic Device for Adding Local-Imperceptible Bumps

This research aims to improve some approaches for protecting digitized 3D models of cultural heritage objects such as the approach shown in the authors\u27 previous research on this topic. This technique can be used to protect works of art such as 3D models of sculptures, pottery, and 3D digital characters for animated film and gaming. It can also be used to preserve architectural heritage. In the research presented here adding protection to the scanned 3D model of the original sculpture was achieved using the digital sculpting technique with a haptic device. The original 3D model and the model with added protection were after that printed at the 3D printer, and then such 3D printed models were scanned. In order to measure the thickness of added protection, the original 3D model and the model with added protection were compared. Also, two scanned models of the printed sculptures were compared to define the amount of added material. The thickness of the added protection is up to 2 mm, whereas the highest difference detected between a matching scan of the original sculpture (or protected 3D model) and a scan of its printed version (or scan of the protected printed version) is about 1 mm

What Drives Private Equity and Venture Capital in Central and Eastern Europe Countries: Focus on Serbia

The paper examines the main drivers of Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) capital into the Central and Eastern European (CEE) market with focus on Serbia. Also, this article analyses the current trends in the industry. Although most of CEE economies remain far behind EU-15 countries in the amounts invested trough PE and VC industry, the region is becoming increasingly attractive. Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, and the Czech Republic currently attract the majority of PE/VC investors. Investment activities in CEE observed by sector, show that the largest total investments are made in the sector of consumer goods and services, in the sector of Information and communication technology and in life sciences. CEE private equity market remained dominant in buyouts, where VC as a proportion of total investment activity remained relatively low. Main drivers of the region are increased economic activity, favorable tax rates, tax incentives for investors and high quality of labour with low costs. According to SWOT analysis, Serbia has many advantages in terms of attracting PE/VC investments, with the most important factors such as geographical position, well educated and qualified labor with relatively low cost of labour and advantages related to the tax treatment, free trade agreements, but also the efforts made in recent years such as reforms, improvement of fiscal discipline, and introduction of numerous incentives in order to attract investments

Let biljnih vaši, potencionalnih vektora virusa, u usevu lucerke u Srbiji

Flight activity of aphids as potential vectors of viral infection of alfalfa plants were monitored in Serbia for the first time in Europe. Research was conducted at the location Progar (Srem) for two years using six yellow water traps. A total of 1626 individual winged aphids were collected. The collected specimens were classified into 49 different taxa. During the two-year study, maximum population density of aphids and maximum potential vector activity were noted at the beginning of June, during the second alfalfa intercut. More than 65% of the collected specimens were potential vectors of the most important alfalfa viruses, Alfalfa mosaic virus (AMV) and Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV). The most numerous winged aphid species on alfalfa were Aphis craccivora, Aphis fabae, Aphis gossypii, Aphis pomi/ spiraecola and Therioaphis trifolii. The Morisita-Horn similarity index was used to calculate similarities in species composition among the traps. High values of this index showed no significant differences among the aphids in traps. It indicates that one trap alone could provide good insight into the abundance, aphid diversity and number of potential vector species in small alfalfa fields.Praćenje leta biljnih vaši, potencijalnih vektora virusa, na lucerki istraživano je na teritoriji Srbije po prvi put u Evropi. Let biljnih vaši na lucerki praćen je na lokalitetu Progar (Srem) tokom dve godine korišćenjem šest žutih lovnih klopki. Sakupljeno je ukupno 1626 krilatih jedinki biljnih vaši. Prikupljene jedinke su klasifikovane u 49 različitih taksona. Tokom dve godine praćenja leta, najveća brojnost biljnih vaši, kao i najveća aktivnost potencijalnih vektora, registrovana je početkom juna, u drugom otkosu lucerke. Više od 65% prikupljenih jedinki su potencijalni vektori dva najvažnija virusa lucerke: virusa mozaika lucerke - Alfalfa mosaic virus (AMV) i virusa mozaika krastavca - Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV). Najbrojnije biljne vaši u klopkama na lucerki bile su: Aphis craccivora, Aphis fabae, Aphis gossypii, Aphis pomi/spiraecola i Therioaphis trifolii. U cilju poređenja sličnosti sastava biljnih vaši u lovnim klopkama, izračunat je Morisita-Horn indeks sličnosti. Visoke vrednosti ovog indeksa ukazuju da nema značajnih razlika u sastavu afidofaune poređenih klopki. Dovoljna je samo jedna lovna klopka radi uvida u brojnost i diverzitet biljnih vaši potencijalnih vektora virusa u lucerki

Transport of silver nanoparticles from nanocomposite Ag/alginate hydrogels under conditions mimicking tissue implantation

The aim of this work was to assess phenomena occurring during AgNP transport from nanocomposite Ag/alginate hydrogels under conditions relevant for potential biomedical applications as antimicrobial soft tissue implants. First, we have studied AgNP migration from the nanocomposite to the adjacent alginate hydrogel mimicking soft tissue next to the implant. AgNP deposition was carried out by the initial burst release lasting for similar to 24 h yielding large aggregates on hydrogel surfaces and smaller clusters (similar to 400 nm in size) inside. However, the overall released content was low (0.67%) indicating high nanocomposite stability. In the next experimental series, release of AgNPs, 10-30 nm in size, from Ag/alginate microbeads in water was investigated under static conditions as well as under continuous perfusion mimicking vascularized tissues. Mathematical modeling has revealed AgNP release by diffusion under static conditions with the diffusion coefficient within the Ag/alginate hydrogel of 6.9x10(-19) m(2) s(-1). Conversely, continuous perfusion induced increased AgNP release by convection with the interstitial fluid velocity estimated as 4.6 nm s(-1). Overall, the obtained results indicated the influence of hydrodynamic conditions at the implantation site on silver release and potential implant functionality, which should be investigated at the experimentation beginning using appropriate in vitro systems

Fibre choices and textile production in the Late Neolithic central Balkans

In this presentation, we will provide an overview of various lines of evidence related to fibre and textile production during the Late Neolithic in the Central Balkans (Vinča culture, 5300–4500 BC). It will include a discussion on possible plant fibre sources, i.e. plants identified in charred archaeobotanical assemblages and as fibres, with special reference to flax (Linum usitatissimum). Another aspect of this presentation is related to the technologies of fibre and textile production. While the remains of textile are rarely found at Neolithic settlements in the Balkans, its production and use has been documented indirectly at the majority of them – in the form of spinning implements, loom weights, bone tools, textile impressions in pottery and clay objects. Such finds have been examined by different specialists as part of routine material and typological studies; however, comprehensive analysis of their use in spinning and weaving, making of clothes or any other related activity has been lacking. Recently, there has been a change in the analytical approach and an increase in the level of attention paid to different forms of evidence of textile production. As a result, the story of technological know-how of textile making in Vinča communities is slowly beginning to emerge. By summing up the available records and information, we will reconstruct the process of textile making – from procurement of fibre plants to the final product – in the Late Neolithic of the Central Balkans. This will allow us to assess the role of textile production in the socio-economic life of the Vinča communities, to infer how this activity shaped everyday life as well as how it contributed to the transfer of knowledge and social interactions.Link za knjigu apstrakta: https://archaeobotany.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IWGP-2022_Book_of_Abstracts.pd

Upper Cretaceous volcanoclastic-sedimentary formations in the Timok Eruptive Area (eastern Serbia): new biostratigraphic data from planktonic foraminifera

The biostratigraphy of the Upper Cretaceous volcanoclastic-sedimentary formations cropping out in the Timok Eruptive Area of the eastern Serbian Carpatho-Balkanides is presented. Four lithostratigraphic units of formation rank are recognized in the Timok area: Stublica Clastics (Upper Albian/Cenomanian), Ostrelj (Lower Turonian/Santonian), Bor Clastics (Campanian/Maastrichtian) and Bukovo (Campanian/?Maastrichtian). Forty two species of planktonic foraminifera have been determined in the studied area. Eight planktonic foraminiferal zones of Middle Cenomanian through Middle Campanian age have been recognized. These are: Thahnanninella reicheli Interval Zone (Middle Cenomanian), Rotalipora cushmani Taxon Range Zone (Upper Cenomanian), Helvetoglobotruncana helvetica Taxon Range Zone (Lower Turonian), Marginotruncana sigali-Dicarinella primitiva Interval Zone (Upper Turonian to lowermost Coniacian), Dicarinella concavata Interval Zone (Lower Coniacian to lowermost Santonian), Dicarinella asymetrica Taxon Range Zone (Santonian), Globotruncanita elevata Interval Zone (Lower Campanian) and the Globotruncana ventricosa Interval Zone (Middle Campanian). The scarcity or lack of zonal species in the Lower Cenomanian and Upper Campanian/Maastrichtian strata prevents recognition of the nominal zones. The Upper Cretaceous planktonic foraminiferal zones from the Timok Eruptive Area are correlated with coeval zones from adjacent regions of Bulgaria and Romania and from other Tethyan regions