Mogućnosti uspješnog poslovanja Valjaonice čeličnih cijevi u tržišnim uvjetima

Taking statistically-documentary basis as a starting point and applying adequate mathematical methods, numerical functional relations between total annual production and single production expenses, i.e. average total production expenses are defined. Functional relation between both of them with different number of employees compared to the average number of employees in the analysed period of time is also defined.Polazeći od statističko-dokumentacijske osnove i primjenom odgovarajuće matematičke metode određeni su numerički funkcionalni odnosi među ukupnom godišnjom proizvodnjom i pojedinačnim troškovima proizvodnje, odnosno prosječnim ukupnim troškovima proizvodnje. Također je određen funkcionalni odnos među jednim i drugim pri različitom broju zaposlenika u odnosu na prosječan broj zaposlenika u analiziranom razdoblju

Numerical analysis of temperature field during hardfacing process and comparison with experimental results

The three-dimensional transient nonlinear thermal analysis of the hard facing process is performed by using the finite element method. The simulations were executed on the open source Salome platform using the open source finite element solver Code Aster. The Gaussian double ellipsoid was selected in order to enable greater possibilities for the calculation of the moving heat source. The numerical results were compared with available experimental results

When is Containment Decidable for Probabilistic Automata?

The containment problem for quantitative automata is the natural quantitative generalisation of the classical language inclusion problem for Boolean automata. We study it for probabilistic automata, where it is known to be undecidable in general. We restrict our study to the class of probabilistic automata with bounded ambiguity. There, we show decidability (subject to Schanuel's conjecture) when one of the automata is assumed to be unambiguous while the other one is allowed to be finitely ambiguous. Furthermore, we show that this is close to the most general decidable fragment of this problem by proving that it is already undecidable if one of the automata is allowed to be linearly ambiguous

Numerical analysis of temperature field during hardfacing process and comparison with experimental results

The three-dimensional transient nonlinear thermal analysis of the hard facing process is performed by using the finite element method. The simulations were executed on the open source Salome platform using the open source finite element solver Code Aster. The Gaussian double ellipsoid was selected in order to enable greater possibilities for the calculation of the moving heat source. The numerical results were compared with available experimental results

Patterns of regional diversity in political elites' attitudes

This chapter examines whether differences in attitudes toward the process of EU integration among members of political elites in various European countries are patterned and to what extent common regional, economic, political, and cultural characteristics of certain country groups influence these attitudes. Results show elites from Southern Europe to be the main proponents of further EU integration, while Eastern European elites are the most cautious. Variables with the strongest influence are economic development (measured by GDP per capita), the prevalent religious denomination (respondents from predominantly Protestant countries are less ready to support stronger EU integration than those from mostly Catholic countries), ethnic homogeneity (increasing level of homogeneity reduces elites' orientation towards stronger EU integration), and the existence of separatist experience (elites from countries with recent independence by secession are less oriented toward EU integration than those from countries without secession problems)

Fluctuating asymmetry as an indicator of environmental stress in populations of the common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis Laurenti 1768) in urban and rural environments

Uticaj sredinskog stresa na stabilnost razvića merističkih karakteristika (femoralne pore, subdigitalne lamele, supracilijarne granule) i oblika dorzalne strane glave ispitivan je poređenjem nivoa fluktuirajuće asimetrije (FA) navedenih karakteristika između populacija zidnog guštera (Podarcis muralis) koje naseljavaju urbana i ruralna staništa. Takođe, ispitano je i da li postoje razlike u nivou varijanse simetrične komponente oblika glave, alometriji simetrične komponente oblika i u nivou odstupanja od grupne alometrije između populacija koje naseljavaju ova dva tipa sredina. Pored toga, analizirano je i da li sredinski stres ima uticaja na performansu, kondicioni indeks i prevalencu i intenzitet krvnih parazita kao i da li jedinke koje su zaražene krvnim parazitima i jedinke sa niskim kondicionim indeksom pokazuju viši nivo asimetrije oblika glave. Osnovna hipoteza je bila da će populacije koje naseljavaju suboptimalne uslove životne sredine pokazivati viši nivo FA merističkih karakteristika, viši nivo FA oblika glave, viši nivo varijanse simetrične komponente oblika. Pored toga hipoteza je bila i da će postojati razlike u alometriji simetrične komponente oblika glave, nivou morfološke integracije između dva modula dorzalne strane glave između dva tipa populacija kao i veće odstupanje od grupne alometrije u urbanim populacijama. Takođe, pretpostavka je bila i da će urbane populacije pokazati veću prevalencu i intenzitet krvnih parazita, niži kondicioni indeks ali i da će inficirane jedinke i jedinke sa nižim kondicionim indeksom imati viši nivo FA oblika glave. U poređenju sa ruralnim populacijama, urbane su pokazale statistički značajno viši nivo FA za sve analizirane merističke karakteristike što ukazuje na to da je stabilnost razvića ovih karakteristika u ovoj sredini narušena. Takođe, uočeno je postojanje razlika u razvojnoj stabilnosti između analiziranih karakteristika što ukazuje na to da razvojna stabilnost može biti specifična za morfološke karakteristike. Nivo fluktuirajuće asimetrije je bio niži kod karakteristika koje su od većeg funkcionalnog značaja, što ukazuje da je kontrola razvića ovih karakteristika bila veća. Pored toga, uočeno je i da postoji značajna korelacija između FA femoralnih pora i subdigitalnih lamela što ukazuje na to da su ove karakteristike integrisane...Effects of environmental disturbance on developmental stability of meristic traits (femoral pores, subdigital lamelae, supraciliar granules) and dorsal head shape were evaluated by comparing fluctuating asymmetry (FA) levels between populations of the common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis) inhabiting urban and rural areas. Moreover, possible differences in degree of head shape variation, head shape allometry and in deviation from within-group allometric lines were tested between these two population types. Also, it was analysed whether environmental disturbance affects locomotor performance, condition index, and prevalence and intensity of blood parasites but also if infected animals and animals with low body condition show higher degree of head shape asymmetry. The main hypothesis were that individuals inhabiting suboptimal environments will show higher FA degree of meristic traits and head shape as well as higher degree of head shape variance. Also, it was hypothesised that, due to stressfull conditions, there will be differences in symmetric head shape allometry, differences in the degree of morphological integration between two head modules and differences in the degree of deviation from within-group allometric lines between the two types. Moreover, higher prevalence and intensity of blood parasites and lower body condition were expected in urban populations, as well as higher head shape asymmetry in infected individuals and in individuals with low body condition. Compared to rural populations, the urban ones showed significantly higher degree of FA for all analysed meristic traits, which suggests that developmental stability of these traits is affected in urban environments. Differences in developmental stability were found between the three traits meaning that developmental stability may be trait specific. Degree of fluctuating asymmetry was lower in functionaly significant traits, suggesting that it may be under stricter developmental control. Significant correlation was found between signed FA of femoral pores and subdigital lamelae, possibly a sign of morphological integration as these traits develop in the same body part and it is likely that they share same developmental pathways..

Pokazatelji rada kružne peći u restriktivnim uvjetima proizvodnje

The heating operation of the rotating-hearth furnace involving semi-finished steel products was analysed, and specific heat consumption was determined as a function of furnace productivity. The aim was to find out how a change in productivity, which is not accompanied by a modification of the thermal regime, can affect the heating quality and surface oxidation of products.Analizirana je provedba zagrijavanja čeličnih poluproizvoda u kružnoj peći i određena je specifična potrošnja topline u ovisnosti o proizvodnosti peći. Istražen je utjecaj promjene proizvodnosti kružne peći pri nepromijenjenom toplinskom režimu na kvalitetu zagrijavanja čeličnih poluproizvoda i na oksidaciju njihove površine

Numerical analysis of temperature field during hardfacing process and comparison with experimental results

The three-dimensional transient nonlinear thermal analysis of the hard facing process is performed by using the finite element method. The simulations were executed on the open source Salome platform using the open source finite element solver Code_Aster. The Gaussian double ellipsoid was selected in order to enable greater possibilities for the calculation of the moving heat source. The numerical results were compared with available experimental results

Possibilities of reconstruction and implant-prosthetic rehabilitation following mandible resection

Introduction. Mandible reconstruction is still very challenging for surgeons. Mandible defects could be the consequence of ablative surgery for malignancies, huge jaw cysts, infection and trauma. Segmental resection of the mandible may compromise orofacial function and often lead to patients psychological disorders. Despite very frequent use of microvascular flaps, autogenous bone grafts are still very reliable technique for mandible reconstruction. Comprehensive therapy means not only mandible reconstruction, but prosthodontic rehabilitation supported by dental implants, which can significantly improve patients quality of life. The aim of this paper was to evaluate possible techniques of mandible reconstruction and to present a patient who had been submitted to mandible resection and reconstruction with autogenous iliac bone graft and prosthodontic rehabilitation with fixed denture anchoraged by disc-shaped implants in early loading protocol. Case report. Mandible reconstruction was performed simultaneously with resection. Autogenous iliac bone graft was taken, reshaped and placed in two parts, to the required optimal contour of the mandible. After graft consolidation, decision was made for prosthodontics rehabilitation with fixed dentures supported by implants. In addition to the standard preoperative procedures, planning was done based on a biomodel gained by rapid prototyping after CT scan. It offered a real 3D planning to obtain a proper shape, dimension and the position of implants. Conclusion. If bone dimensions of a reconstructed mandible are insufficient, like in the presented case, the use of basal osseointegrated implants may be a method of choice. Avoiding bone augmentation procedures, as well as early loading protocol for this type of implants, shorten the total rehabilitation time, which is very convenient for patients. Fixed denture supported by dental implants is the best solution for comprehensive rehabilitation after mandible resection. [Projekat Ministarstva nauke Republike Srbije, br. 175075

Effect of glycerol content and pH value of film-forming solution on the functional properties of protein-based edible films

The work is concerned with the effects of glycerol content and pH value of film forming solution on the functional properties of protein-based films. The films were produced of chicken breast proteins, dissolved under either acidic (pH 3) or alkaline (pH 11) conditions, with different concentrations of glycerol (35%, 50% and 65% w/w of protein content). Glycerol content affected significantly mechanical properties, water vapor permeability, color at pH 3 and film solubility (p<0.05). The pH value had significant influence on light transmission, color, transparency and film solubility (p<0.05). Considering the results of mechanical properties and film solubility, the obtained films are in the acceptable range for the use as a packaging material. It was estimated that water vapor permeability, color, light transmission and transparency need to be improved for the application