Parallel Analysis of Monthly Precipitation Series and Drought Indices in Croatia (1951-2010) [PDF]
This paper deals with the parallel analysis of monthly precipitation series and drought indices in Croatia for the 1951-2010 period. The monthly precipitation amounts for the nine meteorological stations that are representing the majority of climate ...
Mladen MARADIN
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A fully coupled FEM–HH model shows that ideally capacitive microelectrodes can achieve lower charge‐density thresholds than Faradaic contacts under current‐controlled stimulation. The advantage stems from the dynamics of surface current density on capacitive interfaces, which redirects current beneath adherent neurons.
Aleksandar Opančar +2 more
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Mousterian lithic assemblage from Vinica cave (Hrvatsko zagorje, Croatia).
In this paper we present techno-typological and raw material analysis of the Mousterian lithic assemblage from Vinica cave (Hrvatsko zagorje, Croatia) excavated during late 1990s and early 2000s.
Nikola Vukosavljević +4 more
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Livestock Tango: U.S. and Latin America Dance Together, but Who Will Lead?
ABSTRACT This study examines the competitiveness between Latin American and U.S. livestock and meat sectors. We employ a computable general equilibrium modeling framework to evaluate two scenarios: coordinated improvements in Latin American productivity, transport efficiency, and market access (Scenario I), and the minimum productivity gains required ...
Taís C. Menezes +2 more
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Sustainable Productivity Growth in Agriculture: The Role of Shifts in R&D Investments and Technology
ABSTRACT The objective of the paper is to evaluate the long‐term prospects of sustainable productivity growth linked to plausible assumptions on public agricultural R&D investments as the key productivity driver. Second, it investigates the role of changing R&D focus from yield maximization to input saving technologies (fertilizers and pesticides). The
Zuzana Smeets Křístková +4 more
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An empirical analysis of consumer awareness and trust in organic food legislation in Croatia [PDF]
The results of the research conducted in March 2009 on a representative sample of the citizens of the Republic of Croatia using a highly structured survey questionnaire in households have shown that the majority of the respondents (76.6%) are familiar ...
Brčić-Stipčević, Vesna +1 more
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Consumer Preferences for Craft Beer: The Interplay of Localness and Advertising Language
ABSTRACT This study explores the influence of the language of the label, origin of production, and origin of brewing ingredients on Croatian consumers' preferences and willingness to pay for organic craft beer. Employing an online survey and a choice experiment among 223 Croatian alcohol consumers, we find that while there's a willingness to pay a ...
Marija Cerjak +2 more
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Beta-blockers are chiral compounds with enantiomers that have different bioactivity, which means that while one is active, the other can be inactive or even harmful.
Pocrnić Marijana +5 more
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Cardiovascular diseases, risk factors and barriers in their prevention in Croatia [Kardiovaskularne bolesti, rizični faktori i zapreke za prevenciju u Hrvatskoj] [PDF]
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in Croatia, with significant regional differences. Despite high mortality rates, high prevalence of various cardiovascular risk factors and well organized public health network, comprehensive system ...
Andrić, Adriana +6 more
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Croatian Accession to the European Union: Economic and Legal Challenges [PDF]
This paper identifies the degree to which the Republic of Croatia is prepared for EU integration in the area of trade and trade policy. According to a comparative analysis of the extent of integration into the European market, of Croatian trade policy ...
Ana-Maria Boromisa +2 more
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