The aim of this paper is to determine the opinions of deaf workers on their labor capacity and the opinions of their hearing co-workers about the labor capacities of the deaf. The sample consisted of 247 respondents, of whom 127 were deaf and 120 were hearing workers. Qualitative and quantitative analysis were used in processing the results. Testing was performed by Wilks' Lambda, tested significance in discriminant analysis was done by F test, at the statistical significance of 0.01. It was found that the sub-sample of respondents had a statistically significant difference in views on claims regarding the exploitation of deaf workers by employers, the employment of deaf people in low-paid simple occupations, and the equally successful but insignificant productivity of deaf workers. The statistical differences found indicate that there are differences in the assessment of the labor capacity of deaf workers in the hearing work environment. Qualitative analysis found that hearing impairment and the subjective attitudes of colleagues without hearing impairment have the greatest impact on the assessment of the labor capacity of deaf workers.

In this paper, the frequency response metrics of interconnected electric power systems (EPS) of Slovenia, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina (ENTSO-E SCB control block) is presented. In the upcoming period in this region significant integration of wind energy is expected. Increased wind integration has great impacts on EPS frequency response due to decreasing total system inertia. A frequency response metrics calculation in a short period after a disturbance occurred is essential for design of any further frequency control action. Comparison of local bus frequency and frequency of centers of inertia is in the focus of this work. The regional EPS of South East Europe (SEE) is modeled using PSS/E. Frequency response metrics calculations and plots are performed using Python simulation language.

A new control algorithm for Directly Interconnected offshore Wind Turbines with permanent magnet synchronous Generators (DIWTG) is presented. In the DΓWTG offshore wind park configuration, Wind Turbines with Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generators (WTPMSG) are directly connected to the offshore AC collection grid without using a power converter. The offshore AC collection grid is then connected, via a transformer, to the offshore AC transmission grid. In order to achieve maximum power point tracking, the (collective) speed of DΓWTGs is controlled by an onshore back to back converter. By measuring the active power and speed of the permanent magnet generators, wind speed at each turbine is estimated and used for calculation of the reference speed of WTPMSGs. Voltage control at the power converter side is performed in a way which allow the DΓWTGs to be operated at a constant V/f where the maximum resultant frequency at nominal wind speed is 16.67 Hz.

Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as Samsung Gear S3 Frontier smartwatch are great sources of potential digital evidence, due to their constant daily use. The main aim of this paper is to analyze the capabilities and limitations of IoT forensics of a Samsung Gear S3 Frontier smartwatch. Main concepts of IoT forensics, a summary of the current and future research progress and challenges, is given. A scenario of watch events during 3 hours of usage was recorded, which forensic analysis had to restore. Manual extraction and analysis of data, along with the detailed look at the discovered relevant files, and achieved results are presented. The primary contribution of this paper consists of a detailed approach to a particular smartwatch forensic, which supports future forensic investigations.

Online courses have potential to reach broader audience when compared to traditional learning methods, as they can be made instantly available to groups of students dispersed over wide range of locations and time zones. Some learning topics are easily adopted to this online environment, while others may be challenging to implement as online courses due to their specific requirements and associated cost. If mastering certain topic requires hands-on experience then online course must be made interactive to match the experience of a traditional instructor-led class. Otherwise, online course will be perceived as unsatisfactory and lacking positive impact. Computer Aided Design (CAD) training requires both high performance Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and hands-on experience with specific CAD software. Both these requirements are difficult to meet on a remote student computer without additional cost. In this paper, grouping CAD workstations into cells is proposed in order to perform required graphics processing using existing hardware and software resources available in an average CAD laboratory. Proposed cell framework uses video capture and GPU hardware encoding to stream the content to the remote students while capturing their interactive feedback for the near real-time hands-on experience. The framework requires single capture card per cell and utilizes 20% of the resources for the cell overhead processing. Remaining 80% of workstations are fully available to the online students and instructors.

Different methodologies are used to assess the potential for using high efficiency cogeneration for cooling and heating. They are mostly adapted to the availability of data and tools for their analytical processing. This paper presents the approach applying location intelligence as a tool that allows using geospatial analysis algorithms and geovisualization of its results. Due to the extremely large amount of data and the dependence of the results on their accuracy and the level of aggregation, the initial methodology of the analytical process implied two steps: wide scale mapping by the ”top down” method, and local mapping by “bottom up” method. However, in order to overcome the problem of regional disparities of quality and the existence of spatial data, certain adaptations of the initial methodology have been made considering the need for a single analytical approach for the entire area of interest. Randomized control of the obtained results indicate that applied geospatial algorithms satisfy the required level of accuracy and reliability of the final methodology.

Introduction: Investigations have shown that noise is one of the etiologic factors that leads to a risk of cardiovascular incidence. Aim: To present effect of noise on arterial tension and heart rate of workers who work on machine press during period of three-years. Methods: The study had a prospective character and included 30 subjects (n = 30) who were monitored over a three-year period (36 months). The respondents worked at the factory “Cimos” on machine press (Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina). Ten machine presses were monitored, and three workers worked on each press. Approximately every worker was affected by a wide range of noise between 65 and 110 dB in the workplace (via isohypse). MATLAB (version 9.4, MathWorks, Natick, Massachusetts, United States of America (USA)) software was used to estimate the possible damage caused by noise in factories that produce noise in their work. Results: During the three-year period, arterial tension in the subjects increased, and at the end of the observed period, they were considered as patients with a diagnosis of arterial hypertension grade I. The tension depends on the strength of the produced noise, and the values also depend on position of the respondent on the machine press. Conclusion: Noise prevention has become a problem of modern medicine. The result of our work allows estimation of arterial hypertension in specified time in case of exposure to a certain strength of noise. Prevention of noise, daytime noise prevention as well as better equipment for work and preventive equipment are imposed as imperative in such or similar conditions, with the need of development of national strategies for this issue in countries where they are not present.

E-Learning solutions for Computer Aided Design (CAD) require high quality graphics for positive impact and high satisfaction. Software tools used for hands-on CAD laboratory exercises depend on dedicated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) to deal with complex graphics processing needed to visualize virtual models in real-time. It is challenging to offer the same level of experience to remote users as they usually cannot afford laboratory-level hardware with dedicated GPU nor such hardware can be provided to them as part of their e-Learning experience. In this paper, grouping of average CAD laboratory workstations in pairs is proposed in order to create remote stations capable of performing required CAD graphics processing for remote users while streaming it over the network for a near real-time experience. Remote station captures video and utilizes hardware HEVC encoding, as common capability of high-end dedicated GPUs, to perform low bitrate video streaming with sub-second latency. The remote station concept enables cost-effective extension of average conventional CAD laboratory to an e-Learning remote laboratory for up to 50% additional remote users in respect to the total number of the laboratory workstations.

In this paper we present an analytical model for planning and using network resources to improve network coverage, capacity and reliability, reduce network investment and maintenance costs, as well as reduce the electrical power consumption. The analysis considers the downlink of an arbitrary heterogeneous cellular network by using tools of stochastic geometry that adopts the distribution of base stations in the form of Poisson Point Process (PPP). To prove the analytical model, simulation based on ns-3 network simulator has been conducted, with accurately matching the theoretical values and boundaries.

Rolf Hansen (1931-1993) was one of pioneers of Medical informatics. He was an organized and pragmatic medical IT scientist who developed respected and pioneering health information systems at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway (1-4).

Aim of article is to present Google Scholar Index disadvantages. The Google Scholar platform is subject to individual content manipulation. It has a wide range of searches that includes pages that do not have to be true, takes the focus of papers that are only in digital form, journal indexes and the author work index are questionable criteria for the evaluation of the work of the journal or author, the number of quotes of a particular journals is subject to manipulation and poor quality recognition, it does not classify the journals to those who are peer-reviewed and who are not, and the assessment through the index is not adequate, does not recognize the same titles, if there is a quotation error and lists them as a separate work, does not inform the author about adding new work, does not inform the author about the addition of a new quote and sources of references are often incorrect. The H index of the author, obtained by Google Scholar, should not be a criterion in academic decision-making.

Abstract This special issue of Business Systems Research is highlights recent advances and trends in post-transition countries, taking into account statistical modelling approach. Nine papers that have been selected for this special issue present improvements and new techniques (methodology) in statistical modelling and their use in various aspects of development in post-transition countries

During delivery of video service, most of management control systems are able to collect useful data from different OSI layers that help in indication quality of video service. Recently, a mathematical model has been proposed which, only with a help of data collected at PHY (physical) and MAC (Media Access Control) layers and after appearance of certain degradations in transmission channel, estimates QoS (Quality of Service) indicators and then objective QoE (Quality of Experience). In this paper, we analyse that mathematical model, but only in the case of sudden occurrence of significant disturbance in transmission channel. In addition, we have chosen AIC criterion instead of the vector one in order to define the size of L-value. Validation and verification of the model are done in DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) environment during IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) service delivering and NS2 respectively.

The problem of blindness and other visual impairment is very important because it affects millions of people in the world. For those suffering from innate visual impairment, it is very difficult to imagine the world like it is, the fight begins from early school stages and continues until the end of life. This paper describes how the learning of basic geometric shapes, and their different positions, has an impact on the formation of a mental scheme in orientation and mobility. Geometry and its knowledge represent only one small part necessary for a safer and more independent movement of blind people. The research has shown that the quarterly individual work, on the adoption of geometric concepts and positions in students, is making progress in overcoming the recent problems. Spatial visualization implies understanding and imaginary movements, which, with spatial orientation and recognition of parts and relationships in the micro and macro environment, require mental rotation in relation to the position of the body. Therefore, it all together influences the formation of the mental scheme of the blind people, which is the basis for orientation and movement.