A Modular Mixed Signal VLSI Design Approach for Digital Radar Applications

This study explores the idea of building a library of VHDL configurable components for use in digital radar applications. Configurable components allows a designer to choose which components he or she needs and configures those components for a specific application. By doing this, design time for ASICs and FPGAs is shortened because the components are already designed and tested. This idea is demonstrated with a configurable dynamic pipelinable fast fourier transform. Many FFT implementations exist, but this implementation is both configurable and dynamic. Pre-synthesis customization allows the FFT to be tailored to almost any DSP application, and the dynamic property allows the FFT to calculate different length FFTs run-time. Three objectives will be accomplished: design and characterization of the aforementioned FFT; analysis of the error involved in the FFT calculation using different twiddle factor bit widths; and finally an analysis of all the configurations for the synthesized design using a 90nm technology library. Speeds of up to 225 MHz have been simulated for a length-1024 FFT using the 90 nm technology

Craniofacial Morphology of Croatian Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Currently, there is no information available regarding craniofacial morphology of Croatian patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The aim of the study was to determine the craniofacial characteristics of patients with OSA and to assess the association of cephalometric and anthropometric variables related to craniofacial morphology with the apnea hypopnea index (AHI). Anthropometric measurements and upright lateral cephalometric radiographs were obtained from 20 male patients with OSA and 20 male controls. The 20 OSA patients were classified into two groups on the basis of body mass index (BMI) as obese and non-obese. Twenty three variables were identified and calculated for each cephalometric radiograph. OSA was defined as AHI ³ 5/hour. The OSA patients showed greater body mass index (BMI), neck circumference (NC) and cranial index (CI) and lower facial index (FI) compared to the controls (p<0.01). The patients with OSA showed significant cephalometric features as opposed to the controls: smaller linear distance between gonion and menton and anterior cranial base, greater linear distance from the hyoid bone to the mandibular plane, and from the posterior nasal spine to the tip of the soft palate. Furthermore, they showed reduced upper airway width at two levels: the nasopharynx, and the region of posterior airway space, smaller linear distance from the hyoid bone to the posterior wall of the nasopharynx and greater upper airway length. They also displayed significantly increased craniocervical angulation, larger angle between supramentale, menton and hyoid bone and larger angle between posterior nasal spine, supramentale and hyoid bone. The obese OSA patients showed greater neck circumference (NC) compared with the non-obese OSA. The obese OSA patients showed significant cephalometric features compared with the non-obese OSA patients: larger craniocervical angles larger angle between the third cervical vertebra, the centre of sella turcica and the posterior nasal spine, furthermore, greater linear distance between the hyoid bone and the third cervical vertebra and smaller linear distance from the hyoid bone to the posterior wall of the nasopharynx. In our study, AHI was significantly correlated with cephalometric measurements S-Go, S-H, H-C3 and S-PNS-C3

The effect of digital signage on shoppers' behavior: the role of the evoked experience

This paper investigates the role of digital signage as experience provider in retail spaces. The findings of a survey-based field experiment demonstrate that digital signage content high on sensory cues evokes affective experience and strengthens customers’ experiential processing route. In contrast, digital signage messages high on “features and benefits” information evoke intellectual experience and strengthen customers’ deliberative processing route. The affective experience is more strongly associated with the attitude towards the ad and the approach behavior towards the advertiser than the intellectual experience. The effect of an ad high on sensory cues on shoppers’ approach to the advertiser is stronger for first-time shoppers, and therefore important in generating loyalty. The findings indicate that the design of brand-related informational cues broadcast over digital in-store monitors affects shoppers’ information processing. The cues evoke sensory and affective experiences and trigger deliberative processes that lead to attitude construction and finally elicit approach behavior towards the advertisers

Comparison of Amitriptyline with Stabilization Splint and Placebo in Chronic TMD Patients: a Pilot Study

Cilj rada: Autori su proveli kliničku studiju kako bi procijenili učinkovitost amitriptilina u liječenju pacijenata s kroničnim temporomandibularnim poremećajima (TMP) te usporedili rezultate liječenja amitriptilinom s onima postignutima stabilizacijskom udlagom. Materijali i postupci: U istraživanje je bio uključen dvadeset i jedan pacijent. Pacijenti su nasumično raspoređeni u tri skupine: pacijenti u skupini A primali su amitriptilin, oni u skupini B dobivali su placebo, a u skupini C liječeni su stabilizacijskom udlagom. Ishodi liječenja [bol procijenjena vizualnom analognom ljestvicom (VAS), maksimalno otvaranje usta bez boli, tj. maksimalno ugodno otvaranje (MCO) i kvaliteta života ovisna o oralnom zdravlju (OHIP-14)], zabilježeni su na početku (prije liječenja) te nakon prvog, šestog i dvanaestog tjedna tretmana. Rezultati: Nisu zabilježene statistički značajnije razlike među skupinama prije početka liječenja (p > 0,05). Rezultati procijenjeni VAS-om značajno su se poboljšali u skupini A (F = 11,326, p = 0,002, veličina učinka = 0,791) te u skupini C (F = 7,343, p = 0,005, veličina učinka = 0,647). Srednji rezultati za OHIP-14 značajno su smanjeni samo u skupini A (F = 4,417, p = 0,036, veličina učinka = 0,596). U skupini B rezultati prema vizualno analognoj ljestvici i prema OHIP-u 14 nisu se s vremenom značajnije promijenili. Pacijenti u skupini C imali su značajniju promjenu rezultata za maksimalno otvaranje usta bez boli u odnosu prema skupinama A i B. Zaključak: Prema rezultatima ove pilot-studije može se zaključiti da je primjena nižih doza amitriptilina tijekom 12 tjedana učinkovito smanjila bol i poboljšala kvalitetu života pacijentima s kroničnim TMP-om. Stabilizacijska udlaga pokazala se u istom razdoblju boljom u liječenju ograničenog otvaranja usta.Objective of work: The authors conducted a clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness of amitriptyline in treatment of chronic TMD patients and to compare treatment results with stabilization splint. Materials and Methods: Twenty-one patients with chronic TMD were included and randomly distributed into 3 groups: patients in Group A received amitriptyline, patients in Group B received placebo, and those in Group C were treated with stabilization splint. Treatment outcomes (pain assessed by a visual analogue scale (VAS), maximal comfortable mouth opening (MCO) and oral health related quality of life (OHIP-14)) were taken at baseline (before treatment), and at 1st, 6th and 12th week of treatment. Results: No statistically significant differences between the groups at baseline were found (p>0.05). VAS scores improved significantly in Group A (F=11.326, p=0.002, effect size =0.791) and in group C (F=7.343, p=0.005, effect size=0.647). Mean OHIP-14 scores decreased significantly only in Group A (F=4.417, p=0.036, effect size =0.596). In Group B, VAS and OHIP-14 scores did not change significantly over time. Subjects in Group C had a significant change in MCO relative to Group A and Group B. Conclusion: From this pilot study it can be concluded that the use of low doses of amitriptyline for a period of 12 weeks is effective for pain management and quality of life improvement in chronic TMD patients. Stabilization splint demonstrated superiority in the management of limited mouth opening during the same period

New media and new arts

Umjetnost može probuditi kod čovjeka najdublje emocije, pružiti zadovoljstva, zabavljati, privlačiti i uvjeravati na različite načine. Muzika, kazališne predstave, slike, filmovi, romani, poezija, itd., predstavljaju strukture naših osjećanja i vjerovanja. Danas živimo u svijetu globalnih komunikacija, u svijetu u kojem je slikovno nadvladalo verbalno. Tehnološka sredstva općenja, kao i masovni mediji i dalje će se razvijati i donositi nam neslućene mogućnosti. Čovjeku su uvijek bila potrebna sredstva komunikacije, kao i umjetnost, jer je morao održavati odnose sa svijetom. Novi okviri i uvjeti koje pružaju informacijske i komunikacijske tehnologije omogućili su pojavu novih oblika umjetnosti. Internet je mjesto na kojem umjetnici, koji koriste tekovine novih tehnologija, mogu prikazati svoja djela, diskutirati o njima i započeti novu suradnju. Virtualni muzeji su muzeji koji egzistiraju samo u virtualnom svijetu. Digitalna tehnologija uvela je promjene u načinu očuvanja muzejske zbirke, a time je promijenjen i način njihovog prikaza. Istraživanja pokazuju da virtualni muzeji privlače više posjetitelja od realnih muzeja. Najveća prednost virtualnih muzeja je što su dostupni svima koji posjeduju Internet. Uz sve svoje kvalitete, smatra se da virtualni muzeji ne mogu potpuno zamijeniti tradicionalne muzeje, nego ga mogu dopuniti.The Art can awake the deepest human emotions, give pleasure, amuses attracts and persuades in different ways. Music, theatre performances, paintings, films, novels, poetry, ect. It presents the structure of our feelings and believes. Nowadays we live in a world of global communications, in a world where visual prevailed. Technological means of communications, as well as mass media will continue to grow and bringing us unimaginable possibilities. Man always needed means of communicate, a the art, to communication to the world. New frameworks and requirements that provide information and communications technology give the appearance of new forms of art. The Internet is a place where artists who use new technology achievements, can present their work, discus about them and start a new cooperation. The Visual Museums are the museums that exist only in the visual world. Digital technology has introduced changes in the way of conservation of the museum collection. The studies show that these museums attract more visitors than the real museums. The biggest advantages of virtual museums is that they are available to everyone who posses the Internet. With all these qualities that virtual museums have, it is considered that cannot completely replace the traditional museum, but they can amend

Media and Marketing

U vremenu kada je nastao prvi mobilni telefon, teško je bilo pomisliti da će upravo on utjecati na opstanak tradicionalnih medija, pa čak i za opstanak – televizije. Možemo slobodno reći da je budućnost svih medija – bilo tiskanih bilo digitalnih – u tijesnoj vezi s njihovim umijećem i snagom da za sebe osvoje prostor u mobilnim telefonima korisnika. Mobilni aparati su postali najrasprostranjeniji uređaji na svijetu, teški svega nekoliko grama, s cijenom od svega stotinjak dolara i predstavljaju u isto vrijeme i televizor i novine, bankomat, kreditnu karticu, fotoaparat, rokovnik i tko zna što sve ne. Korisnici mobilnih aparata danas mogu istovremeno koristiti više uređaja dok gledaju TV. Za vrijeme reklama na TV-u radije gledaju u svoj mobilni telefon ili laptop, nego u TV. Ovaj fenomen „dva ekrana“ smanjuje djelovanje klasičnog oglašavanja. Oni koji žele preživjeti na tržištu, trebali bi razvijati nove modele oglašavanja koji će umjeti odgovoriti ovom izazovu i koji će uključiti sve popularnije društvene mreže Facebook i Twitter.At the first time when the cell phone was invented, it was hard to imagine that it will influence on the the survival of traditional media, and even the survival - of television. We can say that the future of all media - whether print or digital - is closely related to their skills and strength to win a space for itself in the mobile device user. Mobile phones have become the most widely used devices in the world, only a few grams heavy, with the price of only one hundred dollars and predstavljjua the same time, television and newspapers, ATM, credit cards, camera, calendar, and who knows what else. Mobile device users can now simultaneously use multiple devices while watching TV. So far during the commercials on TV rather look at your cell phone or laptop computer than the TV. This phenomenon of “two-screen” effect reduces conventional advertising. Those who want to survive in the market should develop new advertising models that will be able to respond to this challenge and will include all the popular social networks, especially Facebook and Twitter

Pristup ulozi

U svom diplomskom radu bavit ću se demistificiranjem glume i sistematiziranjem glumačkog procesa rada. Glavni dio svog ispitnog rada, razrada, tematizirat će moja iskustva tijekom školovanja na Akademiji. U zaključku diplomskog rada ponudit ću svoje viđenje uloge i svega što ona nosi.This thesis will be focusing on the demystification of acting and the systematization of the acting work process. The main part of the thesis will be focusing on my experiences during my studies at the Acadamy of dramatic arts in Zagreb. In the conclusion of my thesis, I will be offering my viewing of „the role“

Pristup ulozi

U svom diplomskom radu bavit ću se demistificiranjem glume i sistematiziranjem glumačkog procesa rada. Glavni dio svog ispitnog rada, razrada, tematizirat će moja iskustva tijekom školovanja na Akademiji. U zaključku diplomskog rada ponudit ću svoje viđenje uloge i svega što ona nosi.This thesis will be focusing on the demystification of acting and the systematization of the acting work process. The main part of the thesis will be focusing on my experiences during my studies at the Acadamy of dramatic arts in Zagreb. In the conclusion of my thesis, I will be offering my viewing of „the role“

Media and Marketing

U vremenu kada je nastao prvi mobilni telefon, teško je bilo pomisliti da će upravo on utjecati na opstanak tradicionalnih medija, pa čak i za opstanak – televizije. Možemo slobodno reći da je budućnost svih medija – bilo tiskanih bilo digitalnih – u tijesnoj vezi s njihovim umijećem i snagom da za sebe osvoje prostor u mobilnim telefonima korisnika. Mobilni aparati su postali najrasprostranjeniji uređaji na svijetu, teški svega nekoliko grama, s cijenom od svega stotinjak dolara i predstavljaju u isto vrijeme i televizor i novine, bankomat, kreditnu karticu, fotoaparat, rokovnik i tko zna što sve ne. Korisnici mobilnih aparata danas mogu istovremeno koristiti više uređaja dok gledaju TV. Za vrijeme reklama na TV-u radije gledaju u svoj mobilni telefon ili laptop, nego u TV. Ovaj fenomen „dva ekrana“ smanjuje djelovanje klasičnog oglašavanja. Oni koji žele preživjeti na tržištu, trebali bi razvijati nove modele oglašavanja koji će umjeti odgovoriti ovom izazovu i koji će uključiti sve popularnije društvene mreže Facebook i Twitter.At the first time when the cell phone was invented, it was hard to imagine that it will influence on the the survival of traditional media, and even the survival - of television. We can say that the future of all media - whether print or digital - is closely related to their skills and strength to win a space for itself in the mobile device user. Mobile phones have become the most widely used devices in the world, only a few grams heavy, with the price of only one hundred dollars and predstavljjua the same time, television and newspapers, ATM, credit cards, camera, calendar, and who knows what else. Mobile device users can now simultaneously use multiple devices while watching TV. So far during the commercials on TV rather look at your cell phone or laptop computer than the TV. This phenomenon of “two-screen” effect reduces conventional advertising. Those who want to survive in the market should develop new advertising models that will be able to respond to this challenge and will include all the popular social networks, especially Facebook and Twitter

Pristup ulozi

U svom diplomskom radu bavit ću se demistificiranjem glume i sistematiziranjem glumačkog procesa rada. Glavni dio svog ispitnog rada, razrada, tematizirat će moja iskustva tijekom školovanja na Akademiji. U zaključku diplomskog rada ponudit ću svoje viđenje uloge i svega što ona nosi.This thesis will be focusing on the demystification of acting and the systematization of the acting work process. The main part of the thesis will be focusing on my experiences during my studies at the Acadamy of dramatic arts in Zagreb. In the conclusion of my thesis, I will be offering my viewing of „the role“