PORTFOLIO / Assoc. Prof. Sandi Ljubić mag. ing. comp.

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Assoc. Prof.

Sandi Ljubić

mag. ing. comp.

Faculty of Engineering

Contact

UNIRI e-mail

e-mail 1

ROOM 1-49a

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Research

Journal Articles

2024.

Blended learning in the engineering field: A systematic literature review

Sala, R., Maffei, A., Pirola, F., Enoksson, F., Ljubić, S., Skoki, A., Zammit, J. P., Bonello, A., Podržaj, P., Žužek, T., Priarone, P. C., Antonelli, D., Pezzotta, G.

Computer applications in engineering education, 2024, e22712

Q2

2023.

Development of a Building Simulation Model for Indoor Temperature Prediction and HVAC System Anomaly Detection

Palaić, D., Štajduhar, I., Ljubić, S., Matetić, I., Wolf, I.

Journal of Energy Systems, 7(4), 2023, pp. 339-349.

Q4

2023.

Empowering Computer Engineering Education: Leveraging Cloud-Based Programming Platforms and Online Assessment Tools

Ljubić, S., Skoki, A., Hržić, F., Salkanović, A.

5th International Conference on Higher Education Learning Methodologies and Technologies Online (HELMeTO 2023) - Book of Abstracts, ISBN 978-88-99978-64-8, pp. 43-45.

2023.

Examining the implementation of Blended Learning in the Engineering field

Sala, R., Pirola, F., Pezzotta, G., Enoksson, F., Ljubić, S., Skoki, A., Francalanza, E., Zammit, J.P., Bonello, A., Podržaj, P., Priarone, P.C., Antonelli, D., Minetola, P., Maffei, A., Boffa, E.

5th International Conference on Higher Education Learning Methodologies and Technologies Online (HELMeTO 2023) - Book of Abstracts, ISBN 978-88-99978-64-8, pp. 83-84.

2023.

Beyond the pandemic: How has Covid-19 shaped the capability to adopt an Agile Blended Learning in HEI?

Bonello, A., Francalanza, E., Zammit, J.P., Pirola, F., Pezzotta, G., Sala, R., Skoki, A., Ljubić, S., Podržaj, P., Antonelli, D., Minetola, P., Enoksson, F., Maffei; A.

5th International Conference on Higher Education Learning Methodologies and Technologies Online (HELMeTO 2023) - Book of Abstracts, ISBN 978-88-99978-64-8, pp. 29-30.

2023.

Random Forests Model for HVAC System Fault Detection in Hotel Buildings

Matetić, Iva; Štajduhar, Ivan; Wolf, Igor; Palaić, Darko; Ljubić, Sandi

Proceedings of the 17th International Work-Conference on Artificial Neural Networks (IWANN 2023), Lecture Notes in Computer Science 14134, pp. 654-665.

2023.

Data-driven Model for Indoor Temperature Prediction in HVAC-Supported Buildings

Palaić, Darko; Matetić, Iva; Ljubić, Sandi; Štajduhar, Ivan; Wolf, Igor

Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Electrical, Computer, Communications and Mechatronics Engineering (ICECCME 2023), pp. 1-6.

2023.

A Comparison of Finger, Stylus and Mouse in Trajectory Tracing Task Execution on Touchscreen Mobile Devices

Ecimović, Valentina; Skitarelić, Luka; Salkanovic, Alen; Ljubic, Sandi

Proc. HCII'23 / Human-Computer Interaction (Part I). Lecture Notes in Computer Science 14011 (2023), pp. 433–449.

2023.

Improving the Efficiency of Fan Coil Units in Hotel Buildings through Deep-Learning-Based Fault Detection

Matetić, Iva; Štajduhar, Ivan; Wolf, Igor; Ljubic, Sandi

Sensors 2023, 23(15), 6717, pp. 1-16.

Q2 WOS

2023.

Generating Representative Phrase Sets for Text Entry Experiments by GA-Based Text Corpora Sampling

Ljubic, Sandi; Salkanovic, Alen

Mathematics 2023, 11(11), 2550, pp. 1-26.

Q1 WOS Exc

2023.

Development, Calibration, and Validation of a Simulation Model for Indoor Temperature Prediction and HVAC System Fault Detection

Palaić, Darko; Štajduhar, Ivan; Ljubic, Sandi; Wolf, Igor

Buildings 2023, 13(6), 1388, pp. 1-21.

Q2 WOS

2023

Motor Imagery Classification Based on EEG Sensing with Visual and Vibrotactile Guidance

Batistić, Luka; Sušanj, Diego; Pinčić, Domagoj; Ljubic, Sandi;

Sensors - 23

Q2 WOS

2023.

A Review of Data-Driven Approaches and Techniques for Fault Detection and Diagnosis in HVAC Systems

Matetić, Iva; Štajduhar, Ivan; Wolf, Igor; Ljubic, Sandi

Sensors 2023, 23(1), 1, pp. 1-37.

Q2 WOS

2022.

Data Visualization Tool for Smart Buildings HVAC Systems

Matetić, Iva; Štajduhar, Ivan; Wolf, Igor; Palaić, Darko; Ljubic, Sandi

Proceedings of the ICR'22 International Conference on Innovations in Computing Research. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing 1431 (2022), pp. 444-453.

2022.

LuxBoard: Ambient Light Manipulation for Contactless Text Entry on Mobile Devices

Salkanovic, Alen ; Ljubic, Sandi

Proc. HCII'22 / Human-Computer Interaction. Technological Innovation. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 13303 (2022), pp. 126-139.

2021.

Augmenting Around-Device Interaction by Geomagnetic Field Built-in Sensor Utilization

Ljubic, Sandi; Hržić, Franko; Salkanovic, Alen; Štajduhar, Ivan

Sensors 2021, 21(9), 3087, pp. 1-24.

Q1 WOS

2021.

An Erasmus+ project: Interactive Course for Control Theory (ICCT)

Podržaj, Primož ; Finžgar, Miha ; Pirnar, Žan ; Ljubic, Sandi ; Lanzetta, Michele ; Pollini, Lorenzo ; Venturini, Pietro ; Pizag, Bertalan ; Urbin, Agnes ; Korondi, Peter ; Graff, Jozsef ; Budai, Csaba

Proc. IECON 2021 – 47th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society - 1-6

2021.

Touchless Interaction on Mobile Devices Using Embedded Ambient Light Sensor

Salkanović, Alen ; Ljubić, Sandi

Proc. HCII'21 / Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions (DAPI). Lecture Notes in Computer Science 12782 (2021), pp. 153-163.

2021.

Analysis of Cryptography Algorithms Implemented in Android Mobile Application

Salkanović, Alen ; Ljubić, Sandi ; Lerga, Jonatan ; Stanković, Ljubiša

Information Technology and Control - 50 786-807

Q3 WOS

2020.

The Effect of Dwell Time on Swipe-based Pie-Menu Navigation Efficiency

Salkanović, Alen; Stojković, Matija; Ljubic, Sandi

International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering, 16(15), 2020, pp. 4-22

https://online-journals.org/index.php/i-joe/article/view/17763

Q4 WOS

2020.

Indoor Localization Based on Infrared Angle of Arrival Sensor Network

Arbula, Damir; Ljubić, Sandi

Sensors 2020, 20(21), 6278, pp. 1-32.

Q1 WOS

2020.

Floating Hierarchical Menus for Swipe-Based Navigation on Touchscreen Mobile Devices

Salkanovic, Alen; Štajduhar, Ivan; Ljubić, Sandi

Proc. HCII'20 / Human-Computer Interaction. Multimodal and Natural Interaction. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 12182 (2020), pp. 509-522.

2020.

Sopele music dataset

Skoki, Arian ; Ljubic, Sandi ; Lerga, Jonatan ; Štajduhar, Ivan

Data in brief - 28 5

Q4 WOS

2019.

Automatic Music Transcription for Traditional Woodwind Instruments Sopele

Skoki, Arian ; Ljubić, Sandi ; Lerga, Jonatan ; Štajduhar, Ivan

Pattern recognition letters - 128 340-347

Q1 WOS

2017.

Contact-free Interaction with Mobile Devices using Magnetic, Lighting and Infrared Sources

Ljubic, Sandi; Arbula, Damir

International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 11:4 (2017), pp. 66-82.

http://online-journals.org/index.php/i-jim/article/view/6712

Q3

2017.

An Adaptable Scan-Based Text Entry for Mobile Devices: Design, Predictive Modeling, and Empirical Evaluation

Ljubic, Sandi; Arbula, Damir; Smrekar, Krunoslav

Engineering Review, 37:1 (2017), pp. 38-49.

http://er.riteh.hr/index.php/ER/article/view/938/440

Q2 WOS

2016.

Three Text Entry Methods Based on Smartphone Discrete Tilting: An Empirical Evaluation

Ljubic, Sandi

Proc. HCII/UAHCI'16. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 9738 (2016), pp. 141-152.

2015.

Finger-Based Pointing Performance on Mobile Touchscreen Devices: Fitts' Law Fits

Ljubic, Sandi; Glavinic, Vlado; Kukec, Mihael

Proc. HCII/UAHCI'15. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 9175 (2015), pp. 318-329.

2015.

Smartwatch as a Remote Server Monitoring Device: Implementation and Interaction Design

Vega, Armando; Ljubic, Sandi

Proc. 38th Int'l Convention on Information and Communication Technology, Electronics and Microelectronics (MIPRO'15). MIPRO, Rijeka, Croatia, 2015, pp. 647-652.

2015.

Integrating Blink Click interaction into a head tracking system: implementation and usability issues

Krapić, Luka; Lenac, Kristijan; Ljubić, Sandi

Universal Access in the Information Society, 14:2 (2015), pp. 247-264.

Q2 WOS

2014.

Predicting upper-bound text entry speeds for discrete-tilt-based input on smartphones

Ljubic, Sandi; Glavinic, Vlado; Kukec, Mihael

Journal of Interaction Science, 2:3 (2014)

2014.

Effects of Interaction Style and Screen Size on Touchscreen Text Entry Performance: An Empirical Research

Ljubic, Sandi; Glavinic, Vlado; Kukec, Mihael

Proc. HCII/UAHCI'14. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 8514 (2014), pp. 68-79.

2014.

Measuring the Effect of First Encounter with Source Code Entry for Instruction Set Architectures Using Touchscreen Devices: Evaluation of Usability Components

Kukec, Mihael; Glavinic, Vlado; Ljubic, Sandi

Proc. HCII/UAHCI'14. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 8514 (2014), pp. 358-369.

2013.

Tilt-Based Support for Multimodal Text Entry on Touchscreen Smartphones: Using Pitch and Roll

Ljubic, Sandi; Kukec, Mihael; Glavinic, Vlado

Proc. HCII/UAHCI'13. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 8011 (2013), pp. 651-660.

2013.

Improving Students' Technical Skills Using Mobile Virtual Laboratory: Pilot Study of Assembly Language Input Methods for Touchscreen Devices

Kukec, Mihael; Ljubic, Sandi; Glavinic, Vlado

Proc. SouthCHI'13. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 7946 (2013), pp. 514-533.

2011.

Need for Usability and Wish for Mobility: Case Study of Client End Applications for Primary Healthcare Providers in Croatia

Kukec, Mihael; Ljubic, Sandi; Glavinic, Vlado

Proc. USAB'11. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 7058 (2011), pp. 171-190.

2011.

Supporting Universal Usability of Mobile Software: Touchscreen Usability Meta-Test

Glavinić, Vlado; Ljubić, Sandi; Kukec, Mihael

Proc. HCII/UAHCI'11. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 6767 (2011), pp. 26-35.

2010.

Model of a Touchscreen Interaction Benchmark Test Supporting Usability Awareness in Mobile Application Development Process

Glavinic, Vlado; Ljubic, Sandi; Kukec, Mihael

Proc. USAB'10. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 6389 (2010), pp. 505-508.

2009.

On Efficiency of Adaptation Algorithms for Mobile Interfaces Navigation

Glavinić, Vlado; Ljubić, Sandi; Kukec, Mihael

Proc. HCII/UAHCI'09. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 5615 (2009), pp. 307-316.

2009.

Digital design Mobile Virtual Laboratory implementation: a pragmatic approach

Glavinić, Vlado; Kukec, Mihael; Ljubić, Sandi

Proc. HCII/UAHCI'09. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 5614 (2009); 489-498

2008.

A Holistic Approach to Enhance Universal Usability in m-Learning

Glavinić, Vlado; Ljubić, Sandi; Kukec, Mihael

Proc. 2nd Int'l Conf. Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services and Technologies (UBICOMM'08). IEEE Computer Society, 2008, pp. 305-310.

2008.

Transformable Menu Component for Mobile Device Applications: Working with both Adaptive and Adaptable User Interfaces

Glavinić, Vlado; Ljubić, Sandi; Kukec, Mihael

International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 2:3 (2008), pp. 22-27. - 2 22-27

Q4

2007.

Mobile Virtual Laboratory: Learning Digital Design

Glavinić, Vlado; Kukec, Mihael; Ljubić, Sandi

Proc. 29th Int'l Conf. Information Technology Interfaces (ITI'07). SRCE University Computing Center, University of Zagreb, 2007, pp. 325-332.

Books

2014.

Model prediktivnoga vrednovanja učinkovitosti interakcije za mobilne aplikacije na zaslonima osjetljivima na dodir (Model for Predictive Evaluation of Interaction Efficiency for Mobile Touchscreen Applications)

Autor knjige

Doktorska disertacija

2009.

Model prilagodljivog minimalističkog sučelja za potporu univerzalnoj upotrebljivosti sustava e-učenja (Model of an Adaptive Minimalistic Interface Supporting Universal Usability of e-Learning Systems)

Autor knjige

Magistarski rad

Invited Lectures

30.08.2022.

Computer Science and Computer Engineering Education – Where are we heading? (Panel talk)

Sandi Ljubić

Athens, Greece

https://iicser.org/icr22/panels.html

Conference Presentations

13.09.2023. - 15.09.2023.

Empowering Computer Engineering Education: Leveraging Cloud-Based Programming Platforms and Online Assessment Tools

Ljubić, Sandi; Skoki, Arian; Hržić, Franko; Salkanović, Alen

Prezentacija

5th International Conference on Higher Education Learning Methodologies and Technologies Online (HELMeTO 2023) Foggia, Italy

28.07.2023.

A Comparison of Finger, Stylus and Mouse in Trajectory Tracing Task Execution on Touchscreen Mobile Devices

Ecimović, Valentina; Skitarelić, Luka; Salkanović, Alen; Ljubić, Sandi

Prezentacija

HCI International (HCII 2023) Copenhagen, Denmark

19.07.2023.

Data-Driven Model for Indoor Temperature Prediction in HVAC-Supported Buildings

Palaić, Darko; Matetić, Iva; Ljubić, Sandi; Štajduhar, Ivan; Wolf, Igor

Prezentacija

3rd International Conference on Electrical, Computer, Communications and Mechatronics Engineering (ICECCME 2023) Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

20.06.2023.

Random Forests Model for HVAC System Fault Detection in Hotel Buildings

Matetić, Iva; Štajduhar, Ivan; Wolf, Igor; Palaić, Darko; Ljubić, Sandi

Prezentacija

17th International Work-Conference on Artificial Neural Networks (IWANN 2023) Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores (Portugal)

06.10.2022.

Development of a Building Simulation Model for Indoor Temperature Prediction and HVAC System Anomaly Detection

Palaić, Darko; Štajduhar, Ivan; Ljubić, Sandi; Matetić, Iva; Wolf, Igor

Prezentacija

2nd Interdisciplinary Conference on Mechanics, Computers and Electrics (ICMECE 2022) Barcelona, Spain

30.08.2022.

Data Visualization Tool for Smart Buildings HVAC Systems

Matetić, Iva; Štajduhar, Ivan; Wolf, Igor; Palaić, Darko; Ljubić, Sandi

Prezentacija

International Conference on Innovations in Computing Research (ICR'22) Athens, Greece

24.06.2014.

Effects of Interaction Style and Screen Size on Touchscreen Text Entry Performance: An Empirical Research

Ljubić, Sandi; Glavinić, Vlado; Kukec, Mihael

Prezentacija

HCI International / Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction (HCII / UAHCI 2014) Heraklion / Hersonissos, Crete, Greece

26.07.2013.

Tilt-Based Support for Multimodal Text Entry on Touchscreen Smartphones: Using Pitch and Roll

Ljubić, Sandi; Glavinić, Vlado; Kukec, Mihael

Prezentacija

HCI International / Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction (HCII / UAHCI 2013) Las Vegas, NV, USA

14.07.2011.

Supporting Universal Usability of Mobile Software: Touchscreen Usability Meta-Test

Glavinić, Vlado; Ljubić, Sandi; Kukec, Mihael

Prezentacija

HCI International / Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction (HCII / UAHCI 2011) Orlando, FL, USA

24.07.2009.

Digital Design Mobile Virtual Laboratory Implementation: A Pragmatic Approach

Glavinić, Vlado; Kukec, Mihael; Ljubić, Sandi

Prezentacija

HCI International / Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction (HCII / UAHCI 2009) San Diego, CA, USA

22.07.2009.

On Efficiency of Adaptation Algorithms for Mobile Interfaces Navigation

Glavinić, Vlado; Ljubić, Sandi; Kukec, Mihael

Prezentacija

HCI International / Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction (HCII / UAHCI 2009) San Diego, CA, USA

03.10.2008.

A Holistic Approach to Enhance Universal Usability in m-Learning

Glavinić, Vlado; Ljubić, Sandi; Kukec, Mihael

Prezentacija

International Conference on Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services and Technologies (UBICOMM 2008) Valencia, Spain

17.04.2008.

Transformable Menu Component for Mobile Device Applications: Working with both Adaptive and Adaptable User Interfaces

Glavinić, Vlado; Ljubic, Sandi; Kukec, Mihael

Prezentacija

International Conference on Interactive Mobile and Computer Aided Learning (IMCL 2008) Amman, Jordan

Mentoring doctoral students

2023.

Motor Imagery Classification in a Brain-Computer Interface using Kinesthetic Vibrotactile Guidance and Information Entropy

Luka Batistić Doctorate

Poslijediplomski doktorski studij iz područja Tehničkih znanosti, polje Računarstvo

Sveučilište u Rijeci, Tehnički fakultet

Date of degree: 06.09.2023.

2021. -

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Iva Matetić Doctorate

Poslijediplomski doktorski studij iz područja Tehničkih znanosti, polje Računarstvo

Sveučilište u Rijeci, Tehnički fakultet

2019. -

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Alen Salkanović Doctorate

Poslijediplomski doktorski studij iz područja Tehničkih znanosti, polje Računarstvo

Sveučilište u Rijeci, Tehnički fakultet

Organisation of Conferences and Symposia

2024.

2024 International Conference on Advances in Computing Research – ACR'24

Madrid, Spain Član međunarodnog organizacijskog odbora (poster chair)

2023.

18th Conference on Computer Science and Intelligence Systems (FedCSIS 2023) / 18th International Symposium on Advanced Artificial Intelligence in Applications (AAIA'23)

Warsaw, Poland član međunarodnog programskog odbora

2023.

2023 International Conference on Advances in Computing Research – ACR'23

Orlando FL, USA Član međunarodnog organizacijskog odbora (poster chair)

2022.

17th Conference on Computer Science and Intelligence Systems (FedCSIS 2022) / 17th International Symposium on Advanced Artificial Intelligence in Applications (AAIA'22)

Sofia, Bulgaria Član međunarodnog programskog odbora

2021.

International Scientific Conference on Communications, Information, Electronic and Energy Systems – CIEES 2021

Ruse, Bulgaria Član međunarodnog znanstvenog odbora (International Scientific Committee member)

2020.

CIEES: International Scientific Conference of Communications, Information, Electronic and Energy Systems

Borovets, Bulgaria Član međunarodnog znanstvenog odbora (International Scientific Committee member)

2013.

SouthCHI 2013, First International Conference

Maribor, Slovenia Član programskog odbora (Programme Committee member)

Journal Editor

2018. -

CIT. Journal of Computing and Information Technology

http://cit.fer.hr/index.php/CIT/about/editorialTeam

2013. - 2021.

Journal of Interaction Science

https://www.jois.online/index.php/jois/about/editorialTeam

Peer Reviews

2023. -

ACR: International Conference on Advances in Computing Research

2023. -

Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation (ASTI), Springer Nature, Creativity in the Modern Age of Digitalization and Entrepreneurship

2023. -

Electronics

2022. -

FedCSIS / AAIA: Conference on Computer Science and Intelligence Systems / International Symposium on Advanced Artificial Intelligence in Applications

2022. -

Journal of Communications Software and Systems

2022. -

IEEE Sensors Journal

2021. -

IECON / ICELIE: Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society / International Conference on E-Learning in Industrial Electronics

2021. -

Applied Sciences

2020. -

CIEES: International Scientific Conference of Communications, Information, Electronic and Energy Systems

2020. -

Sensors

2017. -

CIT. Journal of Computing and Information Technology

2017.

International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction

2017

Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine

2015. -

MIPRO: International Convention on Information and Communication Technology, Electronics and Microelectronics

2013

SouthCHI: International Conference on Human Factors in Computing & Informatics

2012. - 2021.

Journal of Interaction Science

2010. -

AVI: International Working Conference on Advanced Visual Interfaces

Projects

Research Projects

2023. - 2024.

Pohrana i vizualizacija optičkih biomedicinskih podataka (Bilateralni HR-SLO)

voditelj

MZO 2000 EUR

2022. - 2025.

Blended Learning Implementation for reSilient, acceSsible and efficient higher education (grant no. 2021-1-SE01-KA220-HED-000023166)

Lokalni koordinator / voditelj

ERASMUS+ 355005 EUR

2022. - 2025.

Traversal Skills on Applied Artificial Intelligence (grant no. 2021-1-ES01-KA220-HED-000030125)

suradnik

ERASMUS+

2021. - 2023.

Adria Smart Room (HAMAG-BICRO KK.01.2.1.02.0303.; IRI - Povećanje razvoja novih proizvoda i usluga koji proizlaze iz aktivnosti istraživanja i razvoja)

suradnik

Europski fond za regionalni razvoj

2020. - 2023.

Promoting Sustainability as a Fundamental Driver in Software development Training and Education (grant no. 2020-1-PT01-KA203-078646)

suradnik

ERASMUS+

2018. - 2021.

Interactive course for Control Theory (grant no. 2018-1-SI01-KA203-047081)

Lokalni koordinator / voditelj

ERASMUS+ 267050 EUR

https://icct.cafre.unipi.it/

2018. - 2021.

Razvoj postupaka temeljenih na strojnom učenju za prepoznavanje bolesti i ozljeda iz medicinskih slika

Suradnik

Sveučilište u Rijeci

2014. - 2016.

Analiza i inovativni pristupi razvoju, upravljanju i primjeni kompleksnih softverskih sustava

istraživač suradnik

Sveučilište u Rijeci

2007. - 2014.

Univerzalna posrednička platforma za sustave e-učenja (Universal Middleware Platform for e-Learning Systems); voditelj: prof. dr. sc. Vlado Glavinić

istraživač

MZOŠ

2004. - 2006.

Semantički web kao omogućavatelj informacijske infrastrukture (Semantic Web as Information Infrastructure Enabler); voditelj: prof. dr. sc. Vlado Glavinić

znanstveni novak - istraživač

MZOŠ

Research Projects - Project Member/Project Researcher

UNIRI PROJECTS 2018
Project subsidies 2014/2016