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Many wine attributes make consumers choice difficult and confusing. By focusing on consumers from higher-segmented comparing wine events and comparing lower-segmented and higher-segmented wine events, we determinate the more influential attributes in consumers choice, and identify what is important cue on the bottles label. ANOVA, cluster analysis and Pearson chi-square test were used to determinate the consumers segments and their differences, difference between attributes, influence of some of the attributes over behavioral variables. We find that recommendation influences has stronger influence over the choice of consumers at the higher-segmented event, compared to awards or information on the label. Price and design defined cluster in the lowersegmented sample while vintage, region and brand defined the high-segmented cluster.

The paper analyzes the characteristics of family life of households on selected farms in the area of AP Vojvodina based on the results of the evaluation of the extension service activities. The evaluation was done on a representative sample. The aim of the paper is to gain insight into socio-cultural features, the characteristics of the households, the marital contingent, and the distribution of authority, and (gender) division of labour in the holding. It is concluded that some of the characteristics of a rural household, when family life is concerned, have changed, that attitudes about the gender division of work have been evolved, while the practices, however, remained the same, which testifies to their deep rootedness and the matrix of behaviour that is changing rather slowly.

Introduction. Early diagnosis and treatment improve clinical outcomes, especially in chronic arthritis (CA) and systemic connective tissue disorders (SCTD). Thanks to clinical research from the 1990s on and innovative drugs, 55 million life-years have been saved. The COVID-19 pandemic brought on medical challenges in rheumathology. Objective. The study objective was to research early diagnosis, time of the introduction of innovative therapy, participation in clinical research, influence of gender, age, and corticosteroid treatment on hospitalization rate due to COVID-19 infection in CA and SCTD patients. Method. In November 2022 we performed the crosssectional study in CA and/or SCTD patients using an online questionnaire. The first part of the analyzed questions referred to sociodemographic characteristics and data concerning rheumatic disease - rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other rheumatic diseases. The second part referred to COVID-19. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and Pearson's Chi-square test using SPSS 29. Results. Out of the total of 176 participants, RA was present in 60,8%. The time from the symptom onset to diagnosis was longer than two years. RA was more frequently diagnosed in the first six months (p < 0,05 - males). The innovative therapy was used by 59,7% of the participants. The majority of RA patients got innovative therapy after five years from disease onset, which is later than in other CAs (p < 0,05 - females). There were 23,3% of the participants who took part in clinical research, more those with RA (p < 0,05 - females). Corticosteroid therapy influenced a higher rate of hospitalization during COVID-19 infection (p < 0,05 - females). Conclusion. Males suffering from RA were diagnosed sooner, while females with RA participated more in clinical research but were later introduced to innovative therapy. The use of glucocorticoid therapy in the treatment of CA and SCTD increased the risk of hospitalization due to COVID-19 infection.

The paper analyzes working role of rural women and conflicts of roles she takes during her life. Empirical part of analysis are qualitative research that was taken by author of this paper in four rural communities (Rumenka, Lipar, Mokrin and Popinci) on a sample of 300 women who have realized the role of motherhood.

This paper analyzes socio-cultural component of nutrition and the importance of the food and wine as part of a market of cultural tourism. Also, the paper reviews on development of tourism which has, from former privileges of minorities, become a mass phenomenon, and the signifcance of viticulture in our country through centuries.

Agricultural extension is one of the most important aspects on which modernization of agriculture and rural areas in Vojvodina depend. Unfortunately, in relation to the farmers needs, extension in Vojvodina is not developed enough. In Vojvodina, currently operate 13 agricultural stations and only 82 experts whose primary goal is to provide extension. Problem could be relatively successfully solved by creating local extension service consisting of agricultural experts who have lost /or will loose/ their jobs and those who were unemployed until now. Local extension service would be part of current system of agricultural stations and their extension programs.

Introduction. Apart from developing physical skills, a characteristic of sport is that it also helps the socialization of the persons who do it. Thus, it is a rather significant system of activities in the lives of people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Considering the fact that these persons are often marginalized by the typical population, participating in sports activities may contribute to their visibility to a great extent and thus to their inclusion in the social community. It is important to underline that an individual's deafness or being hard of hearing does not represent a limiting factor for their doing sports if the function of the center of gravity is preserved. Objective. The aim of this work was to provide a systematic insight into the possibilities of the deaf to participate in sports activities through the analysis of the available literature, as well as to indicate the importance that sports can have in their lives. Methods. The descriptive method, analysis, synthesis, and content evaluation were used. Results. Sports are an important component in the lives of many deaf and hard-of-hearing people. Deaf and hard-of-hearing persons may do sports as part of organized activities, independently, for recreational purposes, but also professionally. Professional deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes have the possibility of taking part in specialized competitions which are intended for persons with disabilities or only for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons, as well as in competitions in which predominantly typical athletes participate. Conclusion. In order to achieve the inclusion of the deaf, it is important to use the potential of sports activities as equally accessible to deaf people and members of the typical population.

When choosing a future profession, it is important for deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) students to be aware of the limitations that can be caused by a hearing loss. However, due to common prejudices, factors such as gender of a DHH person or the prestige level of the desired profession, can also be perceived as limiting. This paper deals with the assessment of occupational competence of DHH men and women made by DHH primary and secondary school students, in relation to the assumed occupational prestige and the required level of communication. The sample consisted of 97 DHH students of the last two grades of primary, and all grades of secondary schools for DHH students in Serbia. The adapted version of the "Evaluation of occupational competence" (EOC) scale (Sela & Weisel, 1992, according to Weisel & Cinamon, 2005) used in this study was further adapted for testing in Serbia. The results obtained after data analysis indicate the existence of significant differences in assessing occupational competence of DHH men and women in relation to occupational prestige and the required level of communication.

This work presents a grinding process of monoammonium phosphate (MAP) as an active component in a powder fire extinguisher (PFE). The aim was to determine the grinding time for reaching the optimal particle size of MAP necessary for permanent fire extinguishing. MAP grinding was performed by using a laboratory ceramic ball mill and a vibrating cup mill. The grinding process was controlled by sieving using a 100 μm sieve at precisely defined time intervals. The efficiency of a PFE depends on the share of the -100 μm fraction of the active component, which has to exceed 60 %. The optimal grain size with 64 % of fraction of particle size -100 μm was obtained after 33 min of grinding of ≈3000 μm mm grain size MAP by using a ball mill (single-stage grinding). In two-stage process, by grinding the same initial MAP sample (≈3000 μm) in the vibro mill for 10 min, powder with the upper limit grain size of 300 μm and the mean grain diameter of 120 μm was obtained. This sample with a reduced size was further ground in the ceramic ball mill yielding 67.5 % of the fraction of particle size -100 μm after 19 min. The total time of the two-stage grinding process was 29 min. By analyzing the grinding time of MAP required to get the lowest required share of the fraction of particle size -100 μm that provides the effectiveness of formed PFE it can be concluded that 64 % of this fraction was obtained after 33 min of single-stage grinding, while only after 26 min in the two-stage process. Thus, the grinding time was reduced by 7 min indicating certain energy savings. Stability and hydrophobicity of the obtained PFE were achieved by coating with magnesium stearate (MgSt) at the content of 2 % in a ball mill for 15 min. The coating was confirmed by the standardized procedure for verification of PFE hydrophobic properties in contact with water drops. To obtained PFE had component mass ratios of MAP:AS:CC:QS:MgSt=55:20:18:5:2 (AS-ammonium sulfate; CC-calcium carbonate, QS-quartz sand) and was further characterized by chemical and granulometric analyses. The fire extinguishing efficiency of the PFE was tested in controlled conditions, whereby fires were initiated by burning solid materials and flammable liquids. In both cases, immediate elimination of flames was achieved, thus proving the efficiency of the PFE obtained in this work for practical applications.

Introduction. Music in the Deaf community is a socio-cultural phenomenon that depicts a specific identity and way of experiencing the world, which is just as diverse, rich and meaningful as that of members of any other culture. Objective. The aim of this paper was to point out the historical and socio-cultural frameworks, complexity, richness, specific elements, types and forms of musical expression of members of the Deaf community. Methods. The applied methods included comparative analysis, evaluation, and deduction and induction system. Results. Due to limitations or a lack of auditive component, the members of Deaf culture use different communication tools, such as speech, pantomime, facial expressions and sign language. Signed music, as a phenomenon, is the artistic form which does not have long history. However, since the nineties of the past century and with technological development, it has been gaining greater interest and acknowledgement within the Deaf community and among the hearing audience. Signed music uses specific visuo-spatial-kinaesthetic and auditive elements in expression, such as rhythm, dynamism, rhyme, expressiveness, iconicity, intensity of the musical perception and the combination of the role of the performer. Conclusion. Signed music as a phenomenon is an art form that incorporates sign poetic characteristics (lyrical contents), visual musical elements and dance.

Visual experience and visually based linguistic communication are two key aspects of Deaf culture. When incorporated into humor, its members share specific experience. This paper aims to review the available literature in order to determine whether the humor of the deaf differs from the humor of hearing population, and if so, how and to what extent. Richness of humor in deaf culture is reflected in the variety, creativity and complexity of expression, using different strategies. The first strategy is reflected in using sign language to tell stories which are witty and have a comic point. The second strategy consists of imitating animals and humans (caricature). The third strategy refers to using sign language to create invented, fanciful, absurd images that do not exist in reality. The fourth type of humor is in sign language which is difficult to translate. It is a type of humor that has to be seen, and where people enjoy its visual logic and the redundancy of silent film images. The attempt to translate the humorous content of Deaf culture and share it with the hearing population should be seen not only as interlingual, but also as intercultural operation. Hence the lack of understanding between these two social groups.

The current interest in introducing the dual education system into Serbian secondary education has drawn our attention to the question of students' self-perception in the process of practical teaching. The idea that underpins this paper is the supposition that students are affectively engaged with the work activities they perform. The Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES) (Schaufeli et al., 2002) has been used for assessing students' work engagement in practical teaching. A study was conducted to examine the differences between high school students with mild intellectual disabilities and those with typical development with regard to aspects of work engagement defined as Energy, Commitment and Absorption. The sample was comprised of 248 students of vocational high schools in Serbia of both genders, of whom 111 with intellectual disabilities and 137 with typical development. The findings indicate that students with mild intellectual disabilities tend to rate their engagement in practical teaching more positively (t=7,457; p=0,001) than students with typical development. The paper provides a detailed analysis of the pedagogical implications of these findings and also outlines the limitations of the study, thus pointing the way for future research on this or related issues.