Bishop Josip Juraj Strossmayer to Mr. William E. Gladstone, February 10, 1877

Letter, 4 pagesStrossmayer writes of the need for Europe to intervene in Turkey (on behalf of the Slavs of the Ottoman Empire) to protect Christians against atrocities by the Muslim administration. (See other letters from Strossmayer to Gladstone, 1876, 1878

Introducing the interaction approach for successful business relationships

Many countries in the world, including Croatia, are facing crises in their economies. There are numerous reasons for this situation, and problems of the business market present one of them. Nevertheless, successful business relationships are what keeps the market alive. Those relationships, namely buyer-seller relationships, are creating and influencing the market and economy on the whole. However, Croatia is living in the age of neoliberalism. As a dominant ideology of today´s world, it influences how companies behave on the market. On the one hand, it suggests competition as the best solution for existence. On the other hand, the interaction approach, teaches us to change our perspective and to cooperate on the market. In order to benefit the most, the aim of this paper was to review and compare these two approaches, to highlight their features and main differences, and to support them with empirical evidence. The cases of three Croatian companies show the reality of today´s market and an urgent need for a new business theory and practice

Letter of Bishop Josip Juraj Strossmayer to Mr. William E. Gladstone, October 1, 1876

Letter, 4 pagesBishop Strossmayer, who signs as "Bishop of Bosnia" (a Croat bishop based in Djakovo, in Slavonia) writes to Gladstone expressing sympathy for the granting of full administrative autonomy or independence to Bosnia and Bulgaria to free them from the Ottoman imperial influence and make them good Christians again

Letter of Bishop Josip Juraj Strossmayer to Mr. William E. Gladstone, April 11, 1878

Letter, 3 pagesStrossmayer expresses shock that England wishes to be allied with Hungary "who know no policy save that of blind hate and aversion towards the Slavs." Fears the Brits will turn over Balkan Slavs to oppression by Greeks. (See other letters from Strossmayer to Gladstone, 1876-1878

Letter of Bishop Josip Juraj Strossmayer to Mr. William E. Gladstone, February 13, 1878

Letter, 4 pagesStrossmayer writes to Gladstone more on the Eastern Question (see his other letter from 1876-1878). Says there is an urgent need to free the Christians from Ottoman (Turkish) oppression by granting them autonomy. Recommends territorial gains for Serbia

Visual Diagnostics Based on Image Wavelet-Transform

Abstract The image processing described in this paper is used for visual quality control in ceramic tile production. The tiles surface quality is described by the surface defects. The described image processing is based on the discrete wavelet transform method. The diagnostic algorithm is described. It is based on comparing of the wavelet coefficients of the original image without surface defects and the real images of ceramic tiles. The method is verified by using the artificial defects on the image and sensitivity testing on failure contrast and size is done. The algorithm is evaluated experimentaly using the real tile images. The analysis of the detection capabilities and sensitivity expressed in nondetected failures and false proclaimed defect is done also. Optimal connection between the segment size and DSL for each type of surface failure could be used to make efficient system for quality control and failure classification in automated production process

Emotional intelligence, empathy and altruism in university students

Previous research on the ability emotional intelligence (EI) has shown that EI positively contributes to different positive life outcomes. However, the role of EI abilities in altruistic behaviour has not been sufficiently investigated. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between EI abilities measured by tests and self-reports, empathy and altruism in the student population. A total of N = 331 university students completed a sociodemographic questionnaire, two EI tests, and self-report measures of EI, cognitive empathy, emotional reactivity and altruism. Of all EI measures, only self-reports correlated with altruism. Cognitive and emotional empathy were also related to altruism. Hierarchical regression analysis showed that self-assessed EI, cognitive empathy and emotional reactivity were predictors of altruism. Cognitive empathy and emotional reactivity also mediated the relationship between self-assessed EI and altruism. The results showed that for the prediction of altruistic behaviour, it is important how a person evaluates his emotional abilities, and not what the actual level of these abilities is. Furthermore, people with higher self-estimated EI behave altruistically more often because they experience empathy to a greater extent, both cognitively and emotionally.A total of N = 331 university students (from different faculties, and different study years) participated in the study. Total of 32 participant were excluded from data analysis due to negligent or incomplete completion of two or more questionnaires required for this research. The final sample consisted of 205 women and 94 men. Average age was 20.91 years (SD = 1.79, range: 19-29). 36.7% of the participants attended the Faculty of Civil Engineering, 35.3% the Faculty of Education and 28% of the participants attended the Faculty of Law. The approval of the Ethics Committee was obtained before conducting the research. The sociodemographic questionnaire was used to examine the sociodemographic characteristics (gender, age and studies) of the participants. To measure EI abilities, we applied two ability tests, one intended to measure the ability to understand emotions (Analysis of Emotions Test; TAE; Kulenović et al., 2000), and another in-tended to measure the ability to manage emotions (Emotion Management Test; TUE; Babić Čikeš et al., 2018). EI questionnaire (ESCQ; Takšić, 2002) was used to measure self-assessed EI. The altruism scale (Raboteg-Šarić, 1993) was used to measure altruistic behaviour. A Croatian short version of the Empathy Quotient (EQ-28; Lawrence et al., 2004; Wertag & Hanzec, 2016) was used to measure empathy. The research was conducted at three different faculties of the J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek. Prior to data collection, faculties' deans were asked for informed consent for data collection at their respective faculties. The collection data was con-ducted during the class, and filling out the instruments took approximately 45 minutes. The goals and purpose of the research were explained verbally to the participants. It was emphasized that the research is anonymous and voluntary, that participants can withdraw from participation at any time, as well as that obtained results will be used exclusively for research purposes

Emotional intelligence, empathy and altruism in university students

Previous research on the ability emotional intelligence (EI) has shown that EI positively contributes to different positive life outcomes. However, the role of EI abilities in altruistic behaviour has not been sufficiently investigated. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between EI abilities measured by tests and self-reports, empathy and altruism in the student population. A total of N = 331 university students completed a sociodemographic questionnaire, two EI tests, and self-report measures of EI, cognitive empathy, emotional reactivity and altruism. Of all EI measures, only self-reports correlated with altruism. Cognitive and emotional empathy were also related to altruism. Hierarchical regression analysis showed that self-assessed EI, cognitive empathy and emotional reactivity were predictors of altruism. Cognitive empathy and emotional reactivity also mediated the relationship between self-assessed EI and altruism. The results showed that for the prediction of altruistic behaviour, it is important how a person evaluates his emotional abilities, and not what the actual level of these abilities is. Furthermore, people with higher self-estimated EI behave altruistically more often because they experience empathy to a greater extent, both cognitively and emotionally.A total of N = 331 university students (from different faculties, and different study years) participated in the study. Total of 32 participant were excluded from data analysis due to negligent or incomplete completion of two or more questionnaires required for this research. The final sample consisted of 205 women and 94 men. Average age was 20.91 years (SD = 1.79, range: 19-29). 36.7% of the participants attended the Faculty of Civil Engineering, 35.3% the Faculty of Education and 28% of the participants attended the Faculty of Law. The approval of the Ethics Committee was obtained before conducting the research. The sociodemographic questionnaire was used to examine the sociodemographic characteristics (gender, age and studies) of the participants. To measure EI abilities, we applied two ability tests, one intended to measure the ability to understand emotions (Analysis of Emotions Test; TAE; Kulenović et al., 2000), and another in-tended to measure the ability to manage emotions (Emotion Management Test; TUE; Babić Čikeš et al., 2018). EI questionnaire (ESCQ; Takšić, 2002) was used to measure self-assessed EI. The altruism scale (Raboteg-Šarić, 1993) was used to measure altruistic behaviour. A Croatian short version of the Empathy Quotient (EQ-28; Lawrence et al., 2004; Wertag & Hanzec, 2016) was used to measure empathy. The research was conducted at three different faculties of the J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek. Prior to data collection, faculties' deans were asked for informed consent for data collection at their respective faculties. The collection data was con-ducted during the class, and filling out the instruments took approximately 45 minutes. The goals and purpose of the research were explained verbally to the participants. It was emphasized that the research is anonymous and voluntary, that participants can withdraw from participation at any time, as well as that obtained results will be used exclusively for research purposes