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A research was made about the accessibility of research papers in Croatian scientific journals. The first part of the research was dealing with bibliographic data published with categorized papers in printed scientific journals in Croatia in order to make them more accessible. Publishing of the following data was analyzed: title, author's name, institution/ author's address, UDC, current title, dates of receiving and acceptance by the editorial department, and paper category. Second part of the research is about web versions of the same journals, and it was carried out in 2002 and 2005. Quantity of bibliographic data in printed scientific journals increased during the observed period. Quantity of journals accessible on the web increased also. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. The aim of the paper is to present the development of patent citation analyses and to present the possibilities of their application in the evaluation of universities together with bibliometric analyses. Approach/methodology/design. The historical development and application of patent citation analysis are presented. In the second part of the paper, a comparison is made between Croatian, regional and leading EU universities in terms of average patent citations per 1000 scientific papers and the average citations per paper. The Scopus bibliometric tool SciVal was used for the analysis. Findings. The paper provides examples of citation analyses comparing patent citations of Croatian universities with those of the region and the leading universities of the European Union. The patent citations of the largest Croatian universities: the University of Zagreb, the University of Split, the University of Rijeka and the University of Osijek are examined, as well as the patent citations of the mentioned universities by different scientific fields. The citation rate of the papers cited in patents of individual Croatian universities was examined, as well as the ratio of international collaborations to the average papers of these universities. Research limitations/implications. Lack of research on patent indicators in Croatia and in literature. Although patent citations indicate the connection between universities and the industrial sector, for more exact analysis of knowledge and technology transfer, it is necessary to use additional indicators such as the number of contracts between universities and industries, the number of conferences organized in cooperation with industry, the number of licenses, spin-off companies of universities, etc. Originality/value. Precisely because of the lack of relevant recent literature, as well as primarily Croatian papers on this topic, we believe it is important to raise awareness of the role of both citation analysis and patents, as well as patentometrics in the evaluation of universities and their further development, as well as the promotion of university personnel. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Public sector organizations are an integral part of globally growing changing societies characterized by rapid technological and digital development. Digitization and external factors of constant pressure impose high standards for organizational performance, which does not exclude the public sector, which inevitably has to follow global and social realities. In this context, leadership is a key issue of organizational success and stabilizing influence on human resources that initiates and mobilizes forces for effective strategic development, whereby authentic leadership, innovative solutions and divergent thinking lead to constructivism in the public sector. The development of the concept of modern management of the public sector depends on the quality of work and organization, which is directly related to the degree of applied management patterns in public administration. Also, transformational leadership as a commitment and standard, along with the introduction of changes and knowledge management, becomes a reform opportunity for transitional societies and developing countries. After the acquisition of candidate status of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the process of joining the European Union, the professionalization of the civil service remains a reform priority in the field of human resource management, and this paper will focus on the advantages and reform significance of transformational leadership, introduction of changes and knowledge management in public administration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Goal. To explain and distinguish terms that refer to organisation, departmentalisation, organisational structure, its elements and dimensions, internal and external factors that influence it. In addition, this paper's goal is to contribute to better understanding of library organisational structure as a framework for leadership and managerial functions. These goals present foundation for an operative formulation, i. e. an improvement of library organisational structure. Approach/methodology/design. After the introductory defining of the terms from the field of organisation, two levels of library activity classification follow; first, a classification on library and non-library activities, and second, a differentiation on general and specific activities. The discussion about organisational structure starts with the explanation of structure elements, followed by the departmentalisation of activities and work tasks, organisational structure dimensions, factors that affect the choice and design of library organisational structures, and ends with the analysis of types of organisational structures appropriate for libraries. The paper further discusses two models of library organisational structure. The first is a traditional model, and the second is more modern in its design. The paper uses the method of observation and the analysis of the current library organisational structures, and gives their comparison with organisational structures of legal entities from similar fields. Results contribute to a better understanding of elements and dimensions of organisational structure and factors that influence its choice, design and adjustment to modern requirements of internal and external library environment. Practical implications. This paper can help librarians and other similar professions in understanding the concept of library organisational structure and make it easier for them to prepare and implement necessary organisational changes and adjustments to new social conditions and technologies, especially to information and communication technology. Social implications. This paper will foster better understanding and functional application of knowledge about organisational science in organisational behaviour of libraries as public institutions of special social interest (particularly in the area of culture, education, science, being informed, economy, and leisure). Originality and value lie in connecting the theory of organisational structures with its practical application on the organisational design of Croatian libraries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Gifted knowledge (This word is cannot be represented in ASCII code value.) is a subject very rarely discussed and analyzed in our language especially in scientific terms. In this paper the author tries to give his contribution to explaining this issue within the framework of the ehlisunna methodology of research in aquida issues. Some fractions give this kind of knowledge too much importance to the extent that it is sometimes placed before the revelation. At the same time others completely deny this kind of knowledge. The correct attitude is that which puts this kind of cognition where it really belongs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In a way, this text continues two of my previously published text and a lecture on Open Access (OA) to published scientific information. OA is a world wide initiative for the maximal access to scientific information, in a digital form, be it as digital OA journals („golden way"), or as digital OA self-archived documents („green way"). In this article, after a brief summary of some basic principles of the concept of OA, a short account of the most important global developments regarding the OA initiative during the years 2005 and 2006. Everything indicates that OA is ever more widespread and that there is an increasing number of institutions and foundations adhering to it. However, the initiative still requires more promotion among scientists. OA's appeal to individual scientists should lie in the fact that OA increases the visibility of newly published information, and its impact on scientific research. Of course, this also contributes to the reputation of scientists publishing noteworthy papers. On the global scene, OA could bridge the gap between affluent and less affluent scientific communities, at least in the field of sharing published information. The reduced profit of scientific publishers is, and may for some time be, the main obstacle for further advancement of the OA approach. However, there are encouraging signs that some of the more progressive publishers are trying to adapt to the new situation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]