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View article: The Croatian National Diatom Collection – an overview and future challenges
The Croatian National Diatom Collection – an overview and future challenges Open
Knowledge of the importance of algae in the Earth's hydrosphere emerged after the discovery of the microscope and microorganisms at the beginning of the 18th century. Due to the beauty and morphological distinctiveness of diatoms, the majo…
View article: Group relative deprivation and different forms of political actions: The role of the target outgroup
Group relative deprivation and different forms of political actions: The role of the target outgroup Open
Many contemporary researchers agree that group relative deprivation is a driver of political actions against outgroups. However, both relative deprivation and political actions are complex phenomena, making it important to further study th…
View article: Making Nations Great Again: National Narcissism and the Left, the Right, and the Extreme in the European Context
Making Nations Great Again: National Narcissism and the Left, the Right, and the Extreme in the European Context Open
Considering current world politics, investigating people’s tendency to believe in the greatness of their nation contingent on external validation seems ever so relevant. Thus, we examined the relationship between the direction and extremit…
View article: Social representations of European history by the European youth: A cross-country comparison
Social representations of European history by the European youth: A cross-country comparison Open
The present manuscript examines the way young Europeans represent Europe’s history. A study conducted in 11 European countries (N = 1406 students in social sciences) shows that the characters considered most important in the history of Eur…
View article: Solar Energy and Climate Change
Solar Energy and Climate Change Open
Modern solar energy is based on photothermal, photovoltaic and hybrid solar radiation conversion and passive capture of solar radiation. Photothermal conversion of solar radiation takes place in low-temperature, medium-temperature, and hig…
View article: RESISTING RADICALISATION?
RESISTING RADICALISATION? Open
This landmark volume of extensive empirical research conducted across Europe explains how, and why, young people become engaged in radical(ising) milieus but also resist radicalisation into violent extremism. Offering a critical perspectiv…
View article: The Role of Aggression in the Relationship Between the General Dark Personality Traits, Honesty/Humility and Support for Political Violence
The Role of Aggression in the Relationship Between the General Dark Personality Traits, Honesty/Humility and Support for Political Violence Open
Various contemporary psychological models of radicalisation, next to contextual factors, also highlighted the role of relatively stable dispositions in accepting extremist ideologies and political violence related to these ideologies. Newe…
View article: Reviewing the photovoltaic potential of Bijeljina in the Republic of Srpska
Reviewing the photovoltaic potential of Bijeljina in the Republic of Srpska Open
To estimate PV potential of Bijeljina, PVGIS and SOLARGIS databases were used. The results showed that Bijeljina municipality has an average daily PV power potential of 3.50 kWh/kWp, thus belonging to areas with the favorable mid-range PV …
View article: Predicting attitudinal and behavioral responses to COVID-19 pandemic using machine learning
Predicting attitudinal and behavioral responses to COVID-19 pandemic using machine learning Open
At the beginning of 2020, COVID-19 became a global problem. Despite all the efforts to emphasize the relevance of preventive measures, not everyone adhered to them. Thus, learning more about the characteristics determining attitudinal and …
View article: Social and moral psychology of COVID-19 across 69 countries
Social and moral psychology of COVID-19 across 69 countries Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all domains of human life, including the economic and social fabric of societies. One of the central strategies for managing public health throughout the pandemic has been through persuasive messaging and…
View article: Inequality and Radicalisation: Systematic Review of Quantitative Studies
Inequality and Radicalisation: Systematic Review of Quantitative Studies Open
This systematic review sought to synthesize and evaluate the quantitative findings regarding the inequality-radicalization relationship while considering their multidimensionality. The comprehensive search resulted in the screening of more…
View article: RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE IN SERBIA AND THE REPUBLIC OF SRPSKA
RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE IN SERBIA AND THE REPUBLIC OF SRPSKA Open
This paper focuses on the use of renewable energy sources in Serbia and the Republic of Srpska and their impact on the environment and climate change. Renewable energy sources used in Serbia are hydropower, solar energy, wind energy, bioma…
View article: LEGAL REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY IN SERBIA AND THE REPUBLIC OF SRPSKA
LEGAL REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY IN SERBIA AND THE REPUBLIC OF SRPSKA Open
The paper provides information on renewable energy sources (RES) and legislation related to the RES generated electricity in Serbia and the Republic of Srpska. In Serbia, hydropower, wind energy, solar energy, biomass and biogas are used f…
View article: Analytic Thinking and Political Orientation in the Corona Crisis
Analytic Thinking and Political Orientation in the Corona Crisis Open
With much unknown about the new coronavirus, the scientific consensus is that human hosts are crucial to its spread and reproduction—the more people behave like regular socializing beings they are, the more likely it is that the virus will…
View article: HIL Simulation of a Tram Regenerative Braking System
HIL Simulation of a Tram Regenerative Braking System Open
Regenerative braking systems are an efficient way to increase the energy efficiency of electric rail vehicles. During the development phase, testing of a regenerative braking system in an electric vehicle is costly and potentially dangerou…
View article: SOLAR RADIATION ATLAS IN BANJA LUKA IN THE REPUBLIC OF SRPSKA
SOLAR RADIATION ATLAS IN BANJA LUKA IN THE REPUBLIC OF SRPSKA Open
The paper presents an atlas of solar radiation for the city of Banja Luka in the Republic of Srpska formed by PVGIS estimation utility. The atlas contains the results of calculating global and direct solar radiation falling on the horizont…
View article: Physico-chemical characteristics of geothermal water in Tulare near Medvedja
Physico-chemical characteristics of geothermal water in Tulare near Medvedja Open
The paper presents general characteristics and legal regulations for the use of thermomineral waters in Serbia, provides information on the regional position and geological characteristics of Tulare near Medvedja, the springs of water in T…
View article: Machiavellianism, Islamism, and Deprivations as Predictors of Support for Daesh Among Muslims
Machiavellianism, Islamism, and Deprivations as Predictors of Support for Daesh Among Muslims Open
Although many different models of radicalization integrate different intrapersonal, interpersonal, and intergroup processes, this interactive approach is scarcely present in the empirical studies. The goal of this study was to fill this ga…
View article: Differences in the Relationship between Personal Values and the Dark Triad in Men and Women
Differences in the Relationship between Personal Values and the Dark Triad in Men and Women Open
Despite the extensive literature on the research of personal values and the Dark Triad independently, studies on their relationship are relatively scarce. The aim of this paper was to examine the differences between men and women in …
View article: RADON IN NIŠKA BANJA SPA WATERS
RADON IN NIŠKA BANJA SPA WATERS Open
The most numerous investigations of radon concentration in waters in Serbia were conducted in Niška Banja spa. Niška Banja spa is considered an area with high natural radioactivity. The appearance of radon in water is due to the leaching o…
View article: THE INFLUENCE OF SOLAR MODULES SOILING ON THEIR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
THE INFLUENCE OF SOLAR MODULES SOILING ON THEIR ENERGY EFFICIENCY Open
This paper deals with the influence of solar modules soiling on their energy efficiency. Soiling is the term used to describe the deposition of dust on solar modules. Dust, most often contains organic minerals and particles which result fr…
View article: COMPARATIVE INVESTIGATION OF FIXED AND TRACKING PV SOLAR POWER PLANTS ENERGY EFFICIENCY
COMPARATIVE INVESTIGATION OF FIXED AND TRACKING PV SOLAR POWER PLANTS ENERGY EFFICIENCY Open
The paper provides basic information on fixed (stationary), one-axis tracking and dual-axis tracking PV solar power plants. In this regard, a schematic overview of the PV solar power plant and basic information on its components (solar mod…
View article: POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON PV MODULES AS ELEMENTS OF BIPV SYSTEMS
POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON PV MODULES AS ELEMENTS OF BIPV SYSTEMS Open
In this paper, the basic information of BIPV systems and results of theoretical and experimental investigation of electrical energy generated by differently oriented PV modules as elements of BIPV systems in Banja Luka, are given. It was f…
View article: CLIMATE CHANGES AND RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
CLIMATE CHANGES AND RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Open
This paper outlines the basic information on climate characteristics, emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) and the observed climate changes in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Special attention was paid to the possibilities of using renewable …