University of Split

The impact of (cultural) identity features on forming attitudes on migration. The research is structured into three levels:

i. into the general attitude towards migration,

ii. the relationship between attitudes on migration and general beliefs and values,

iii. subjects' political and ethical backgrounds

The main area of interest of this interdisciplinary research group is research and analysis of various impacts on the marine environment. Different anthropogenic impacts on the marine environment are analyzed, with special emphasis on effects of shipping in order to assess the impact and find appropriate ways to minimize the impact and protect the marine environment.

adolescents (internalizing/externalizing behaviour, mental health, risk behaviours, self-concept)

Methods: Quantitative and qualitative (interviews, survey)

Outcomes: explored relationship between implicit parenting and parenting behaviours; comprehensive model of parenting influences on children’s developmental outcomes in behavioural, mental health and self-concept domains

Main topics: music preferences and music appreciation in the context of music pedagogy

Methods: experiment, survey

Scope of influence: To explore development of musical preferences; to explore intrapersonal, musical and socio-cultural determinants of music preferences/music taste

The group focuses on user-oriented (re)design of business processes and the development of modern information systems based on smart technologies. The concepts are tested in the domain of smart cities.

A professional skipper is engaged in 16-20 weeks of uninterrupted work during the season, which requires exceptional psychological and physical effort, especially if we take into account the extremely demanding sleeping conditions in the absence of any life routine.

For the jobs of sailors in the Merchant Navy, there is also no research on physical demands, psychological stress, and the quality of sleep while performing jobs.

PhD Tatjana Stanivuk, CIVIL ENGINEERING, TRANSPORTATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, MATHEMATICS, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS

PhD Anita Gudelj, COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS

PhD Igor Jelaska, MATHEMATICS, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS

Goran Kovačević, MATHEMATICS, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS

The main goal of the research is to improve the search and rescue system at sea, especially the part related to the early detection of man at sea. Today's primary equipment for surviving in sea, required by SOLAS, is life jackets that is equipped with a whistle and a light. However, already today there are non SOLAS solutions that offer special transmitters that can help in fast and efficient finding, but they are mostly not standardized, and the equipment is relatively expensive.

This team explores new technologies and their application in the areas of maritime affairs and transportation. These technologies, include 3D printing for design and production of spare parts, thermographic camera applied in surveillance and increased safety of maritime transport, application of IT technology in maritime affairs, sensory fusion and signal processing within the emerging technology of autonomous ships.

The main topic of this research group is awareness of importance of oral health care in general population. Current research lines include dental trauma knowledge (school teachers, students, parents), dental caries prevention knowledge (students, Women during pregnancy, parents), prevention of oral diseases (pediatrics, parents).