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View article: Functional Starch-Based Biopolymer Coatings for Sustainable Packaging Applications
Functional Starch-Based Biopolymer Coatings for Sustainable Packaging Applications Open
Polymer waste poses significant environmental challenges and polymers’ replacement with biodegradable biopolymers is therefore crucial. Protective coatings are recognized as a problem in the graphics industry, since they are based on synth…
View article: Periodontitis Frequently Exists in Patients with Colorectal Carcinoma and Causes Supplementary Impairment of Insulin Resistance
Periodontitis Frequently Exists in Patients with Colorectal Carcinoma and Causes Supplementary Impairment of Insulin Resistance Open
Background: There are known associations between periodontitis and colorectal cancer, but knowledge on the connections existing between the two are not fully understood. The aim of our study was to assess prevalence and clinical severity o…
View article: Evaluation of the visual perception of crispening effect on desaturated samples on uncoated substrate
Evaluation of the visual perception of crispening effect on desaturated samples on uncoated substrate Open
This study investigates the effect of crispening on desaturated samples printed on uncoate substrate, focusing on primary stimuli of 45%, 50% and 55% RTV. The crispening effect is described as an enhanced perception of contrast between an …
View article: Regression Approach in the Evaluation of White’s Effect Magnitude in Comparison to Lightness
Regression Approach in the Evaluation of White’s Effect Magnitude in Comparison to Lightness Open
In the achromatic White's grid, the grey patches between the grey lines are perceived as darker while the same elements inserted between white lines are perceived lighter than their true measured values. A number of authors attempted to ca…
View article: Feet Salvage Using Anterolateral Thigh Flaps after Severe Frostbite Injury: A Case Report
Feet Salvage Using Anterolateral Thigh Flaps after Severe Frostbite Injury: A Case Report Open
Background: Frostbite is a severe injury characterized by tissue damage due to exposure to freezing temperatures. It often necessitates prompt medical intervention to prevent further complications such as necrosis and amputation. This case…
View article: Endoscopic treatment of intraluminal duodenal diverticulum: a case report
Endoscopic treatment of intraluminal duodenal diverticulum: a case report Open
Intraluminal duodenal diverticulum is a rare entity that may cause recurrent pancreatitis. We report a case of a 36-year-old female admitted with etiologically unclear, recurrent pancreatitis. Radiographic study and endoscopy revealed a sa…
View article: Spontaneous gastric hematoma as a rare cause of acute abdomen: A case report
Spontaneous gastric hematoma as a rare cause of acute abdomen: A case report Open
BACKGROUND Spontaneous gastric hematoma is an exceedingly rare condition characterized by the accumulation of blood within the gastric wall without any apparent iatrogenic or traumatic cause. Coagulopathies are the most frequent cause of g…
View article: Adaptation of expert wine assessors to less familiar sensory testing methods without pretraining
Adaptation of expert wine assessors to less familiar sensory testing methods without pretraining Open
Wine sensory testing is carried out by assessors who are usually selected and prepared depending on the test type, and their skills may vary depending on various factors. Expert wine assessors should have superior sensory evaluation abilit…
View article: Higher Expressions of SHH and AR Are Associated with a Positive Receptor Status and Have Impact on Survival in a Cohort of Croatian Breast Cancer Patients
Higher Expressions of SHH and AR Are Associated with a Positive Receptor Status and Have Impact on Survival in a Cohort of Croatian Breast Cancer Patients Open
Breast cancers (BC) are usually classified into four molecular subtypes according to the expression of estrogen (ER), progesterone (PR), and human epidermal growth factor 2 (HER2) receptors and proliferation marker Ki-67. Despite available…
View article: Comparison of the Conventional Approach and Augmented Reality on the Purchase and Selection of Food Products
Comparison of the Conventional Approach and Augmented Reality on the Purchase and Selection of Food Products Open
Packaging is seen as an integral part of the product and it has an important role in attracting consumers’ attention. The role of packaging is to create an expected reaction from the consumers, which affects their perception and choice of …
View article: Expression of adipokine ghrelin and ghrelin receptor in human colorectal adenoma and correlation with the grade of dysplasia
Expression of adipokine ghrelin and ghrelin receptor in human colorectal adenoma and correlation with the grade of dysplasia Open
Ghrelin and ghrelin receptor are expressed in colorectal adenoma and adjacent tissue with ghrelin expression being more pronounced in high grade dysplasia as a possible consequence of increased local synthesis.
View article: Role of Endoscopic Ultrasound in Liver Disease: Where Do We Stand?
Role of Endoscopic Ultrasound in Liver Disease: Where Do We Stand? Open
As the burden of liver disease in the general populace steadily increases, so does the need for both advanced diagnostic and treatment options. Endoscopic ultrasound is a reliable diagnostic and therapeutic method that has an established r…
View article: A Cross-Sectional Study of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Knowledge Among Dental Medicine Students at the University of Zagreb
A Cross-Sectional Study of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Knowledge Among Dental Medicine Students at the University of Zagreb Open
Introduction: Dental health care workers, particularly dental medicine students (DMS), are at an increased risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The aim of our study was to assess the level of knowledge on …
View article: Perceived Differences of Lightness Deviation during the Appearance of Simultaneous Contrast Effect in Printing Process
Perceived Differences of Lightness Deviation during the Appearance of Simultaneous Contrast Effect in Printing Process Open
This paper shows the research data of psychophysical visual effect of simultaneous contrast when changing RTV of background lightness in the printing process. An experimental research on graphic reproductions made in the offset printing te…
View article: Aesthetic Value of Mirror Symmetry in Graphic Design
Aesthetic Value of Mirror Symmetry in Graphic Design Open
The primary goal of graphic design as a form of commercial art is to create a stronger aesthetic impression on graphic product users. In order to achieve better aesthetic quality, designers use mathematical compositional rules such as gold…
View article: Estimation of electronic programme guide use behaviour based on the switching cost evaluation
Estimation of electronic programme guide use behaviour based on the switching cost evaluation Open
In this article we define a new technology acceptance research model which considers the comparison of two technology solutions that an individual can use. The model estimates the usage of the observed solution based on the cost of switchi…
View article: Scoring systems for peptic ulcer bleeding: Which one to use?
Scoring systems for peptic ulcer bleeding: Which one to use? Open
The RS is the best predictor of mortality and the GBS is the best predictor of rebleeding, need for blood transfusion and/or surgical intervention in patients with PUB. There is no one 'perfect score' and we suggest that these two tests be…
View article: The intensity of the background visual effect of crispening depending on background lightness
The intensity of the background visual effect of crispening depending on background lightness Open
The paper presents the results of a research of the background visual effect of crispening depending on background lightness. A research on graphic reproductions with specifically designed solutions that involve the mentioned effect was co…
View article: Efficiency of Printing Technologies of Graphically Protected Materials
Efficiency of Printing Technologies of Graphically Protected Materials Open
In the article is made hierarchical assessment of graphic protection was conducted in order to enhance its usage. It was determined that the most common types of approved protection are also the most known ones and that their implementatio…
View article: Bleeding Peptic Ulcer – Tertiary Center Experience: Epidemiology, Treatment and Prognosis
Bleeding Peptic Ulcer – Tertiary Center Experience: Epidemiology, Treatment and Prognosis Open
The aim of this study was to demonstrate epidemiological, clinical and endoscopic characteristics of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) with special reference to peptic ulcer bleeding (PUB). The study included 2198 consecutive pa…
View article: The intensity of the background visual effect of crispening depending on background lightness
The intensity of the background visual effect of crispening depending on background lightness Open
The paper presents the results of a research of the background visual effect of crispening depending on background lightness. A research on graphic reproductions with specifically designed solutions that involve the mentioned effect was co…
View article: The appearance of the visual effect simultaneous contrast depending on the printing substrate
The appearance of the visual effect simultaneous contrast depending on the printing substrate Open
The paper presents the results of the comparison of the achromatic simultaneous contrast effect on two different printing substrates. The presented samples contain 10 different variations of background lightness and have a value range from…
View article: CX43 Expression in Colonic Adenomas and Surrounding Mucosa Is a Marker of Malignant Potential
CX43 Expression in Colonic Adenomas and Surrounding Mucosa Is a Marker of Malignant Potential Open
CX43 expression in mucosa surrounding adenoma could be an additional factor indicative of malignant potential. CX43 expression in colonic adenoma seems to be closely related to family history of colorectal cancer, statin therapy and hemogl…
View article: MODELLING IN TEACHING PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS AT THE FACULTIES OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA
MODELLING IN TEACHING PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS AT THE FACULTIES OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA Open
At all levels of teaching mathematics it is necessary to implement as many as possible examples of idealised real problems which require the application of mathematical knowledge and development of mathematical models. The course probabili…
View article: The intensity of the simultaneous contrast effect depending on the change of background lightness
The intensity of the simultaneous contrast effect depending on the change of background lightness Open
The paper explores the influence of the background effect of induction or simultaneous contrast on a specific type of media during the reproduction of a constructed design solution.The lightness of the background that surrounds the primary…
View article: Evaluation of binding strength depending on the adhesive binding methods
Evaluation of binding strength depending on the adhesive binding methods Open
A book with a personal value is worth remembering since it represents specific inter- ests of an individual - author of the book. Therefore the original is the first issue of a book which is always bound manually. Due to cost-effectiveness…
View article: Biliary leakage after urgent cholecystectomy: Optimization of endoscopic treatment
Biliary leakage after urgent cholecystectomy: Optimization of endoscopic treatment Open
Our results demonstrate the great efficiency of the endoscopic therapy in the treatment of the patients with biliary leakage after urgent cholecystectomy.
View article: Obstructive Jaundice as an Uncommon Manifestation of Metastatic Breast Cancer
Obstructive Jaundice as an Uncommon Manifestation of Metastatic Breast Cancer Open
Invasive ductal carcinoma is the most common type of breast cancer and accounts for about 70-85% of all invasive breast carcinomas. It primarily metastasizes to the bone, lungs, regional lymph nodes, liver and brain. Most of breast cancer …
View article: The influence of the thickness of the grid in Munker-White effect
The influence of the thickness of the grid in Munker-White effect Open
This paper shows the influence of the thickness of the grid on the intensity and assimilation in Munker-White effect.It can be described as the effect of assimilation of grey rectangular elements into the colour of unbroken lines.They are …