Innovations in Publishing, Printing and Multimedia Technologies
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description: Peer-reviewed scientific journal “Innovations in Publishing, Printing and Multimedia Technologies” (ISSN 2029-4638, eISSN 2538-8622) is a periodical publication of original scientific papers. It has been issued annually since 2008. The articles are published in English (until 2021 – in English and Russian). This periodical publication of scientific papers is based on the proceedings of the conference “Innovations in Publishing, Printing and Multimedia Technologies”. The international scientific-practical conference “Innovations in Publishing, Printing and Multimedia Technologies” (IPPMT) is the annual event of the Informatics and Media Technology Department of the Faculty of Technology at Kauno kolegija HEI organised in cooperation with foreign partners. The journal is registered in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) at <https://doaj.org/>, and the articles published in the journal are indexed. Articles are assigned DOI numbers. Each article is evaluated by at least two external reviewers. The journal uses double-blind peer review. Authors are recommended to improve the articles according to the reviewers’ remarks or provide arguments why they do not agree with them. The final decision is made by the editorial board. The articles published or submitted to other journals are not accepted. The manuscripts submitted by authors are checked by a text-matching tool Turnitin. The papers with the evidence of plagiarism detected are rejected. The responsibility for the originality of the content lies on the author/s, who sign a Letter of Guarantee. The journal gives authors the right to distribute their article without any restrictions. The journal provides open access to peer-reviewed articles. The author publishes his original article in the journal and retains copyright. The users use the publication online for free. The journal does not charge fees for publishing an article. Topics of the conference and publication: • Computer-aided design for graphics, digital…
publisher: Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution
language: en
publication name: Innovations in Publishing, Printing and Multimedia Technologies
issn: 2029-4638
items: An overview of multimedia innovation in the Western Balkans
items: Implementing product design methodology tools: a desk lamp case study
items: 3D CAD and 3D printing-based product design: case study of an armchair
items: Study of optimal conditions for the production of paper barrier packaging by the flexographic printing method
items: Key drivers of the future European printed packaging market
items: Ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence in graphic design: challenges, opportunities and the future of creative practice
items: Integration of artificial intelligence into graphic design processes
items: Application of ai driven system for estimation of orders in the printing industry
items: Better representation of the limits of RGB and CMYK colour spaces
items: Analysis of the quality of reproduction on a graphic product with more positive environmental aspects
items: Criteria for selecting artificial intelligence tools
items: Study of the mechanical properties of cardboard with barrier properties
items: Study on the quality of reproduction of graphical linear micro-images using electrophotographic printing
items: Stability of the cash register receipt depending on the thermal paper used
items: Leveraging the teamwork model for effective integration of interactive materials on mobile devices in visual media communication, innovation, and impact on society
items: Recent progress in the development of coatings for paper food packaging applications
items: The influence of the textile substrate color on the contrast of thermochromic prints
items: A systematic approach to the quality assessment of printed products
items: Security monitoring via sound analysis and voice identification with artificial intelligence
items: Defect “ghosting” as a result of the interaction of paper and printing ink. from science to production
items: Peculiarities and methods of students’ creative project activities
items: Women in print: a special case study
items: The new U.S. graphic communication curriculum: an expanded taxonomy
items: Shaping the European future with books (facts and thoughts regarding a conference)
items: The technology is not the problem, but the people
items: Challenges and opportunities for the development of the graphic and digital media studies in Lithuania
items: Study of the influence of the surface structure of the substrates on the imprints quality
items: Evaluation of fine arts print production with artist’s opinions in contemporary art presentation
items: Flexo and screen printing of graphene/ multiwall carbon nanotube hybrid
items: БИОРАЗЛАГАЕМЫЕ МАТЕРИАЛЫ НА ОСНОВЕ ПЭНП, КРАХМАЛА И МОНОГЛИЦЕРИДОВ

An overview of multimedia innovation in the Western Balkans
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description: The Western Balkans is increasingly becoming a fertile ground for multimedia innovation. With rapid advancements in technology and a growing interest in digital transformation, the region is witnessing significant developments in multimedia, digital content creation, and innovative digital solutions. This study aims to explore the extent of multimedia innovation in the Western Balkans by addressing the following research question: How are multimedia industries developing in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia, and what factors influence their growth? The methodology of this research is based on a qualitative approach, incorporating an extensive review of academic literature, policy documents, and industry reports. Secondary sources, such as reports from international organizations like the European Commission, World Bank, UNESCO, and UNDP, were analyzed to understand regional trends in multimedia innovation. Additionally, information from official government websites, film festivals, and multimedia industry stakeholders was included to ensure a comprehensive assessment of the sector. Numerous initiatives and institutions are driving multimedia innovation in the Western Balkans. The Marubi Academy of Film and Multimedia in Albania stands out as a premier institution offering education and training in film, television, and digital media. Similarly, the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade, Serbia, provides comprehensive programs in multimedia arts. Additional institutions such as the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad and the University of Sarajevo’s Faculty of Performing Arts also contribute significantly to training future multimedia professionals. Sarajevo Film Festival and the Anibar International Animation Festival in Kosovo have become prominent platforms for showcasing multimedia works. Technological advancements such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and artificial intelligence (AI) are being integrated into…
subject: Design, Technologies and Innovations
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subject: multimedia innovation
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subject: digital transformation
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subject: Western Balkans
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creator: Petrit Dollani
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Petrit Dollani http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-10-29
publication date: 2025-10-29
starting page: 30
ending page: 39
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2025.v1i2.30-39

Implementing product design methodology tools: a desk lamp case study
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description: The product design process is used to develop new innovative products or to improve existing ones. The category of space decoration covers items that are mainly designed based on aesthetics and thus help users to enjoy an easier and more efficient lifestyle. Desk lamps are developed either for functional or aesthetic purposes. A large part of their use is in the workplace, and they aim to increase productivity. The contribution of the present work is to deal with the design of a prototype desk lamp that can combine both the functional and aesthetic characteristics required. In order to achieve this goal, a number of methodological and technological tools have been implemented in the development of the product itself i.e. mind-map, sketches, color selection process, a 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) modeling and 3D assembling, a high-quality rendering tool, and prototyping. A step-to-step approach was taken, starting with a search for similar works published, developing the design concept from scratch and finishing with a prototype using 3D printing technology available. The developed prototype provided a solid basis for an early evaluation of the users’ perception of the designed product. A 3D CAD system has been used to achieve both the modeling and the prototyping of the product. Combining functionality and aesthetics, a design concept has been developed, a 3D printing prototype has been produced and finally an early evaluation of the outcome became available by experienced design engineers.
subject: Design, Technologies and Innovations
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subject: design thinking
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subject: design product
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subject: CAD
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subject: prototyping
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creator: Maria Minaoglou
creator: Lazaros Firtikiadis
creator: Nikolaos Efkolidis
creator: Renata Gudaitiene
creator: Panagiotis Kyratsis
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Maria Minaoglou, Lazaros Firtikiadis, Nikolaos Efkolidis, Renata Gudaitiene, Panagiotis Kyratsis http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-10-29
publication date: 2025-10-29
starting page: 22
ending page: 29
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2025.v1i2.22-29

3D CAD and 3D printing-based product design: case study of an armchair
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description: Digital design is an efficient way of implementing furniture concepts. Advanced tools for rendering have a considerable effect on increasing their visibility via the use of sophisticated software that simulates the final appearance of furniture using appropriate textures, colors and environment. Although color plays an important role in the product’s promotion, additional use of textures creates a more realistic appearance. The goal of this study was to develop an armchair using digital designing and physical prototyping. A variety of methodological and digital tools have been used to create a unique product, with effective application of 3D CAD and 3D printing technology in the design of an armchair. The present paper deals with the design of an armchair for children. Anthropometric shapes were used in the design process, thus digital sketches assisted in digitizing the armchair using an advanced Computer Aided Design (CAD) system. These models were enriched with colors and textures in order to convey the design concept, while providing a realistic view of the final solution. The prototype was built based on the CAD models created, in order to verify the incorporated specifications. Combining not only the effective geometry of the armchair but also its colorful appearance, a customized product for children was developed. Both the methodological and technological tools used supported the creative approach to the design of the armchair presented.
subject: Design, Technologies and Innovations
  topic: section
subject: sculpting
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subject: CAD
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subject: product design
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subject: prototyping
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subject: 3D printing
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creator: Arsenia Kourmouki
creator: Prodromos Minaoglou
creator: Anthimos Anastasiadis
creator: Renata Gudaitiene
creator: Panagiotis Kyratsis
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Arsenia Kourmouki, Prodromos Minaoglou, Anthimos Anastasiadis, Renata Gudaitiene, Panagiotis Kyratsis http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-10-29
publication date: 2025-10-29
starting page: 12
ending page: 21
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2025.v1i2.12-21

Study of optimal conditions for the production of paper barrier packaging by the flexographic printing method
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description: Increasing environmental pollution from plastic packaging, especially multi-layer films that are difficult to recycle, necessitates the search for effective ecological alternatives. Simultaneously, modern packaging requirements include enhanced barrier properties to meet global logistics needs and long-term product storage. A promising solution is the creation of paper packaging with functional coatings, particularly barrier coatings and heat seal varnishes. The study aimed to determine the optimal technological conditions for creating such packaging using flexographic printing. The research was conducted on an Optima 2 flexographic printing press manufactured by Soma Engineering, using an additional IPU (Intelligent Printing Unit) section. Two types of paper with grammage of 70 g/m² and 80 g/m² from different suppliers were tested. A water-based heat seal varnish based on copolymer dispersion and a barrier primer were used to provide the paper with barrier and heat-sealing properties. The study included experiments with various combinations of functional varnishes, printing speeds (100-300 m/min), types of ink pumps, and forms of anilox roller cells. Parameters such as dry residue content, oil resistance, and heat-sealing strength at different temperature regimes and sealing conditions were evaluated. It was determined that the best results are achieved with the combined application of barrier varnish followed by heat seal varnish at a speed of 100 m/min. Measurements showed that paper with lower grammage (70 g/m²) and lower smoothness can accept more varnish during printing (2.8 g/m² vs 2.3 g/m² for barrier varnish and 5.9 g/m² vs 5.4 g/m² for heat seal varnish). The barrier varnish provided excellent oil resistance (5 points after 1 hour of exposure), which remained high (3 points) even after 24 hours of exposure. Heat sealing studies showed that optimal sealing is achieved at temperatures of 130–210 °C with a clamp width of 25 mm and a clamping time of 0.5 secon…
subject: Publishing and Printing
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subject: barrier coating
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subject: flexographic printing
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subject: paper packaging
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subject: varnish
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creator: Tetyana Telegina
creator: Svitlana Havenko
creator: Marta Labetska
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Tetyana Telegina, Svitlana Havenko, Marta Labetska http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-10-29
publication date: 2025-10-29
starting page: 5
ending page: 11
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2025.v1i2.5-11

Key drivers of the future European printed packaging market
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description: Europe’s packaging sector is transforming—driven by innovation, regulation, and collaboration. The sector continues to grow while undergoing significant change, responding to increasingly complex expectations from regulators, brand owners, and consumers alike. Drawing on recent conference presentations, journal articles and market reports, the authors present detailed the key drivers of the packaging market: sustainability and regulation, the growth of e-commerce, changing consumer attitudes and lifestyles, digitalisation and innovation, advances of printing technology and packaging format innovation.
subject: Packaging
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subject: printed packaging
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subject: sustainability
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subject: digital printing
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subject: consumer attitudes in packaging
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subject: packaging innovation
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creator: Csaba Horváth
creator: László Koltai
creator: Katalin Orgován
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Csaba Horváth, László Koltai, Katalin Orgován
date: 2025-06-25
publication date: 2025-06-25
starting page: 36
ending page: 48
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2025.36-48

Ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence in graphic design: challenges, opportunities and the future of creative practice
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description: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping societal dynamics and is expected to continue influencing various sectors. In the field of graphic design, its integration has generated both enthusiasm and concern. Today, AI is transforming how graphic designers work by introducing innovative tools and methods that enhance creativity, efficiency, and production capabilities. AI enables faster and higher quality realization of creative concepts by automating repetitive tasks, generating complex and realistic visuals, and improving design personalization. However, the rapid development and implementation of AI in design practices also bring forth a series of challenges that must be critically examined. Issues such as authenticity, originality, and authorship of AI-generated content are becoming increasingly relevant, and it is crucial that we address these challenges head-on. Additionally, the potential displacement of human workers by automated systems raises concerns about job loss and the redefinition of the designer’s role in the creative process. The ethical use of AI in graphic design spans multiple dimensions: algorithmic bias, user privacy, transparency of sources and influence, and questions of ownership and intellectual property. This paper aims to comprehensively analyse the challenges, and key ethical considerations of using AI in graphic design through a systematic literature review. Special emphasis is placed on ethical challenges related to authorship, creativity, bias, transparency, and broader societal impact. The paper also considers the future trends considering graphic design, AI and creativity and explores how they may be adapted to meet the specific challenges posed by AI in graphic design. Ultimately, this research contributes to the academic discourse on the responsible and sustainable use of AI in the creative industries, laying the groundwork for future research in ethics and technology. Particular attention is devoted to the evolving role o…
subject: Publishing and Printing
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subject: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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subject: authorship
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subject: ethics
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subject: graphic design
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subject: intellectual propert
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creator: Sandra Dedijer
creator: Nemanja Kašiković
creator: Magdolna Pál
creator: Ivana Jurič
creator: Živko Pavlović
creator: Saša Petrović
creator: Gala Golubović
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Sandra Dedijer, Nemanja Kašiković, Magdolna Pál, Ivana Jurič, Živko Pavlović, Saša Petrović, Gala Golubović
date: 2025-06-25
publication date: 2025-06-25
starting page: 5
ending page: 14
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2025.5-14

Integration of artificial intelligence into graphic design processes
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description: Recent years were highlighted by the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology that has already become part of our everyday lives, although it has brought many debates in society about its usage. Quite a few resources on the Internet have built-in neural networks that were trained to work on particular types of tasks. It can be used in different areas of our lives for different purposes. Working well on tasks related to calculation, processing, and managing large amounts of data, it can be seen how AI is advancing. Not just in fields that require logical thinking but also in the area that was thought to be a human prerogative—creativity. A visible impact of this technology can currently be seen in graphic design, which future is already hard to imagine without AI integration. Along with rising capabilities in handling creativity-related tasks, it raises questions about its future influence on the design. AI tools are able to automate the design process, assist with many routine tasks, generate high-resolution illustrations from the text prompt, and design brand identity elements. They are also able to do a lot of other things that change workflow by taking part of work that previously required much time and attention. Being integrated into applications and web resources with intuitive and user-friendly interfaces, the popularity of AI-based tools such as MidJourney, DALL·E, Ideogram, Recraft etc. is rising more and more. These tools are available for everyone, without skill-level limitations, that allow designers, from students to professionals, create high-quality designs with minimal efforts. In this conference paper were analyzed the main ways and tendencies of using AI in the design process. It examined how designers can benefit from using it while working on their routine tasks and how it helps to enhance workflow, automating processes and increasing efficiency, despite the problem with possible originality limitations.
subject: Publishing and Printing
  topic: section
subject: Artificial Intelligence
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subject: design process
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subject: design tools
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subject: graphic design
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creator: Sofiia Apalkova
creator: Yuliia Bokarieva
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Sofiia Apalkova, Yuliia Bokarieva
date: 2025-06-25
publication date: 2025-06-25
starting page: 30
ending page: 35
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2025.30-35

Application of ai driven system for estimation of orders in the printing industry
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description: Printing enterprises face growing competition, rapid tech progress, and higher demands for efficiency and quality. In this context, fast and accurate order evaluation is essential for resource optimization, cost reduction, and competitiveness. Traditional methods − manual input, expert judgment, and classic financial models − are labor-intensive, inflexible, and poorly suited to today’s diverse technologies. Intelligent information systems offer significant value by automating data analysis, revealing hidden patterns, and supporting informed decisionmaking. Their use streamlines production, lowers costs, and boosts financial performance. Although many printing stages (prepress, color management, quality control) are automated, smart order estimation remains underdeveloped − creating bottlenecks, especially for small and medium print runs. This article presents the adaptation of the Flex Estimate AI system for the printing industry. Initially designed for IT project evaluation, the system was enhanced with machine learning and data mining to deliver automated, transparent, and accurate order assessment. Its adoption improves planning, optimizes workflows, and strengthens business resilience during digital transformation.
subject: Publishing and Printing
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subject: artificial intelligence
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subject: optimization
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subject: printing
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subject: estimates
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subject: order management
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creator: D. Kostaryev
creator: V. Tkachenko
creator: N. Sizova
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 D. Kostaryev, V. Tkachenko, N. Sizova
date: 2025-06-25
publication date: 2025-06-25
starting page: 15
ending page: 29
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2025.15-29

Better representation of the limits of RGB and CMYK colour spaces
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description: Limits of RGB colour spaces are normally displayed as triangles in the CIE Yxy colour space. This type of diagram has the advantage that additive colour mixtures from two light sources actually all lie in a straight line. But CIE-Yxy colour space does not have uniform colour distances. So, a representation in other colour spaces with better equal spacing, such as CIE-Lab, shows better how good or bad the colour spaces really are. Limits of an offset CMYK colour space were usually determined only at the six corners of the primary colours and the first-order mixed colours in CIELab. It is much more meaningful to determine the limits of the most saturated colours in 10% increments. The new visualisations were created using the Python library www.colourscience.org. The possibilities and limitations of this library will also be briefly explained
subject: Publishing and Printing
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subject: sRGB
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subject: Adobe-RGB
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subject: PSOcoated_v3
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subject: CMYK
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subject: Colourspace-Borders
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subject: CIE-Yxy
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subject: CIE-Luv
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subject: CIE-Lab
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creator: Christian Greim
rights: Copyright (c)
date: 2024-07-02
publication date: 2024-07-02
starting page: 30
ending page: 40
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2024.31-40

Analysis of the quality of reproduction on a graphic product with more positive environmental aspects
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description: In recent years, there has been a growing trend worldwide to replace traditional wood fibres as a raw material for paper production with non-wood fibres. By using alternative sources of cellulose fibres for paper production, such as cereal straw, deforestation is reduced, which is one of the positive environmental aspects of producing a of a graphic product with such a composition. Another positive environmental aspect of the graphic product produced in this way is the elimination of the bleaching process in paper production, which has a positive effect on reducing chemical pollution. In the paper manufacturing process, the paper used for printing usually goes through a bleaching process that reduces the yellowish tone of the paper and increases light emission, brightness and contrast. However, looking at the matter from a different perspective, especially for small-scale production, the process of paper whitening can also be done differently, namely by coating the paper with a white pigment. The aim of this research was to analyse whether it is possible to achieve the same reproduction quality with one or two layers of titanium dioxide on non-wood paper substrates as on commercially available standard paper type 7 according to ISO 12647. The reproduction quality was tested by analysing the reproduction of lines printed in different sizes using piezo inkjet technology. Double-coated samples achieved 2.6 % better results than single-coated samples. The result closest to the reference sample PS7 was obtained with a paper containing 10 % wheat straw and coated with two layers of titanium dioxide. The results obtained show that the proportion of wheat pulp does not lead to a deterioration in the quality of line reproduction in the prints.
subject: Publishing and Printing
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subject: cereal straw
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subject: coating
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subject: paper
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subject: reproduction quality
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subject: titanium dioxide
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creator: Irena Bates
creator: Ivana Plazonić
creator: Maja Rudolf
creator: Martin Gotlin
rights: Copyright (c)
date: 2024-07-02
publication date: 2024-07-02
starting page: 17
ending page: 29
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2024.17-30

Criteria for selecting artificial intelligence tools
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description: Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents a transformative force across numerous sectors, from healthcare and finance to automotive and public services. The selection and deployment of AI tools are critical to leveraging this technology’s potential while adhering to ethical standards, regulatory compliance, and ensuring societal benefit. The European Union (EU) has been at the forefront of establishing frameworks and criteria to guide the development, deployment, and selection of AI systems to foster innovation while protecting citizens’ rights and societal values. The EU’s proactive stance in establishing these criteria aims to balance innovation with ethical considerations and societal welfare, setting a benchmark for responsible AI development and deployment globally. The aim of the article is to present general criteria for the selection of artificial intelligence tools, as well as those specific to the field of publishing. The research was carried out based on the analysis of scientific and other sources. The results of the study can be useful for organizations and individuals that must be interested in selecting and using the right AI tools.
subject: Publishing and Printing
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subject: artificial intelligence
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subject: selection criteria
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subject: EU regulations
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subject: publishing
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creator: Lina Šarlauskienė
creator: Samanta Dagytė
rights: Copyright (c)
date: 2024-07-02
publication date: 2024-07-02
starting page: 100
ending page: 106
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2024.100-106

Study of the mechanical properties of cardboard with barrier properties
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description: The aim of this study is to test and compare the mechanical properties of the cardboard selected for the tests and to determine the best type of material. As cardboard is used in a wide range of industries for the packaging of goods, it is important to determine which of the types of cardboard tested is the most resistant to wear and the least deformable under changing environmental conditions. It is also important to compare and identify what improvements could be made to existing materials to make the board durable and environmentally friendly. To conduct the experiment of this study, four types of cardboard with barrier properties were used. For all the tests sample groups of different cardboards with different barrier properties were prepared and the specimens were stored and acclimatised under the same conditions before the tests. Specific software and devices were used to determine the final results. Selected types of tests were chosen to compare the types of cardboard as they are close to the real-life use of the packaging. After obtaining results of selected tests, compared values have shown that there were no significant changes, but there were some differences in the strength properties, which could be mainly due to the different mechanical properties of each type of paperboard. As a result, one type of paperboard was superior in both resistance and wetting tests. To conclude, this study, which was carried out to compare the strength properties of four different types of cardboard and their behaviour caused by changed surroundings demonstrates that all the types of tested cardboards are proper for use but need to be protected from direct wetting or wearing and tearing. Furthermore, this study helped to obtain new directions and ideas on how cardboard could be improved and made an even more resilient but environmentally friendly material and how it could be improved and applied in industrial companies in the future.
subject: Publishing and Printing
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subject: cardboard packages
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subject: cardboard improvements
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subject: barrier properties
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creator: Dominyka Vaičiūtė
creator: Laura Gegeckienė
creator: Ingrida Venytė
rights: Copyright (c)
date: 2024-07-02
publication date: 2024-07-02
starting page: 107
ending page: 114
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2024.107-114

Study on the quality of reproduction of graphical linear micro-images using electrophotographic printing
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description: Today’s market of visual graphic communication includes many various advertising, publishing and packaging products printed on different materials. Many products are printed using conventional printing technologies such as offset printing or flexography, in addition to digital ones like Electrophotography and Ink Jet. The graphic images on prints often contain extremely fine graphic details, such as micro-lines or micro-text elements, which are part of various identification, security markings, codes, etc. It is a very important task to optimally model these micro-images on printed graphic communication products at the design stage, in order to ensure their brightness, legibility and geometric dimensions meet the requirements, not only immediately after printing, but also, for example, after a certain period during the life cycle of the printed product after exposure to the sunlight spectrum, or to other mechanical or environmental effects. This paper presents a methodology and results for the assessment of the quality of the reproduction of fine image details, i.e. the micro-lines of different widths arranged on the print in different directions. A specially developed original digital press quality control wedge with monochromatic micro-lines, microtext and screen dots bars of CMYK colours was applied to assess the accuracy of micro-image reproduction. In this part of the study, the wedge fields with positive micro-lines arranged in different directions individually and in groups were analysed. The width of the micro-lines was measured under the microscope to assess the accuracy of the dimensional reproduction and the deviations from the nominal value. To assess the influence of different parameters of the system “printing press-paper-inks” on the reproduction of image microelements, the prints for this part of the study were printed using electrophotographic printing techniques on different dry-toner printing presses on different types of paper. The width and devi…
subject: Publishing and Printing
  topic: section
subject: electrophotography
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subject: digital printing
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subject: control wedge
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subject: micro-lines
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subject: print quality
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creator: Daiva Sajek
creator: Virginijus Valčiukas
creator: Gitana Ginevičienė
creator: Vidas Vainoras
rights: Copyright (c)
date: 2024-07-02
publication date: 2024-07-02
starting page: 88
ending page: 99
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2024.88-99

Stability of the cash register receipt depending on the thermal paper used
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description: The consumption of thermal paper has globally increased due to a wide variety of commercial applications including point-of-sale (POS) receipts, luggage tags, faxes, and labels. This type of paper is specially used for cash register printing paper and therefore its quality directly affects the quality of printing, stability and resistance during storage of receipt printouts. Often such prints end up in the trashcan very quickly after a purchase, but sometimes is an interest in saving them after buying products that have a guaranteed period of 2 years or more. Therefore, in this study, the comparison of two different cash register thermal papers (white and blue) was made based on paper characteristics, while the stability on them printed receipt was determined based on the change in colorimetric values after their exposure to a certain treatment. Three types of stability analysis were done which include sample exposure to light, pressure and water. Since colorimetric changes in the colour of cash register thermal paper and receipt are a visible sign of their quality degradation, the influence of contact with water, pressure and light was observed through ΔE*00. Under the influence of water and light cash register receipt on white thermal paper faded but stayed permanent on blue one. Also, receipts printed on blue thermal paper were more stable to rub and there was less colour transfer. It has been proven that blue cash register thermal paper is more stable than white one, and so are the receipts printed on that type of thermal paper.
subject: Publishing and Printing
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subject: cash register receipt
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subject: thermal paper
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subject: stability
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creator: Ivana Plazonić
creator: Željka Barbarić-Mikočević
creator: Magdalena Kralj
rights: Copyright (c)
date: 2024-07-02
publication date: 2024-07-02
starting page: 78
ending page: 87
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2024.78-87

Leveraging the teamwork model for effective integration of interactive materials on mobile devices in visual media communication, innovation, and impact on society
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description: The issue of waste in printed materials can be effectively addressed by leveraging technology, especially mobile devices, in language learning initiatives. This research focuses on integrating interactive materials through the TEAMWORK model, with the ELENE project serving as a case study. The overarching goal is to assess how the TEAMWORK model can streamline planning and execution in mobile-assisted language learning endeavours. By evaluating effectiveness, identifying challenges and best practices, and offering practical recommendations, this study aims to improve language education outcomes through technology integration while reducing the environmental impact associated with traditional printed materials. The research methodology involves a thorough examination of integrating interactive materials on mobile devices using the TEAMWORK model, with a specific focus on the ELENE project. It commences with a comprehensive literature review and progresses to qualitative data collection through interviews and observations. The TEAMWORK model serves as a guiding framework for planning and execution, with data gathered through surveys and usage analytics. Analysis techniques are employed to evaluate the model’s impact on project outcomes and to derive practical recommendations for stakeholders, all aimed at enhancing language education practices and technology integration. The research results highlight the effectiveness of integrating interactive materials on mobile devices using the TEAMWORK model, as evidenced by the ELENE project. Qualitative analysis revealed that the structured approach provided by the TEAMWORK model significantly improved planning and execution phases, leading to better project outcomes and increased learner engagement. Quantitative data further corroborated these findings, demonstrating measurable enhancements in language proficiency and user satisfaction. Challenges such as technical constraints and resource limitations were effectively managed…
subject: Publishing and Printing
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subject: ELENE project
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subject: interactive materials
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subject: mobile devices
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subject: TEAMWORK model
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creator: Luis Ochoa Siguencia
rights: Copyright (c)
date: 2024-07-02
publication date: 2024-07-02
starting page: 70
ending page: 77
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2024.70-77

Recent progress in the development of coatings for paper food packaging applications
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description: Relevance and aim of the research: Many types of coatings have been developed to meet the demanding needs and properties of paper-based packaging, which is the most widely used sustainable category of food packaging. The purpose of this paper is to list and classify special sustainable coatings, such as bio-based coatings and coatings based on nanomaterials (NPs) that provide barrier, optical, mechanical, anti-microbial and other properties as well as additional functions to the final product for food paper packaging. Methodology and results: The study is an overview of the previously published works on trends and challenges in the development of healthy and eco-friendly for sustainable food paper packaging applications, which are green alternatives to conventional coatings. As known, paper/paperboard packaging, because of its structure made from cellulose fibers, is naturally sensitive to microbial attack due to the poor barrier properties (i.e., hydrophilicity, porosity, low grease resistance, high absorptivity to gases and water vapors). Thus, paper packages must be properly coated to withstand and keep the food safe, preventing temperature, humidity and other factors of the surrounding from affecting the composition of packaged food. However, the current market is based on the application of commonly used coatings, which are typically made from fossil oil or synthetic polymers, waxes and /or fluor-derivatives that improve surface hydrophobicity and barrier properties. Nowadays, the use of these materials is limited because of problems arising from fossil-oil resources, poor recyclability, and environmental issues. Therefore, these coatings must be replaced by new materials, with high biodegradability, recyclability and compostability features. Recent studies are focused on biopolymers including polysaccharides such as chitosan, starch, etc., proteins such as whey, wheat gluten, and zein, polyesters as polylactic acid (PLA), polycaprolactone (PCL), and polyhydrox…
subject: Publishing and Printing
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subject: barrier properties
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subject: bio-based coatings
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subject: nanomaterials
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subject: paper food packaging
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subject: sustainability
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creator: Aida Michailidou
creator: Stamatina Theohari
rights: Copyright (c)
date: 2024-07-02
publication date: 2024-07-02
starting page: 60
ending page: 69
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2024.60-69

The influence of the textile substrate color on the contrast of thermochromic prints
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description: Thermochromic inks have attracted much attention due to their application in various fields, including the textile industry. The application of these colors in sports clothing enables the monitoring of the athlete’s physiological state through the possibility of changing the color of the material under the influence of skin temperature. Due to the printing of thermochromic inks on textile materials used for visual control, there is a need to analyze the contrast of the printed elements. Contrast plays a significant role in visually highlighting shapes and details and also facilitates the recognition of printed parts and information on textile materials. Contrast analysis of thermochromic inks on different colors of textile materials plays a role in determining the optimal combination of base colors and thermochromic inks that will result in the most noticeable color change. This analysis allows designers and manufacturers to make good decisions about choosing the colors of textile materials when printing with thermochromic inks because, in this way, a high level of aesthetics and functionality is achieved. This work aims to compare and analyze the contrast of thermochromic inks on different colors of the substrate of different types of materials, as well as to determine whether the color of the fabric on which the thermochromic ink is printed affects the color contrast when it is changed, i.e., its discoloration and return to its original state. Magenta reversible thermochromic water-based leuco dye was used to print the samples. The work used textile materials for printing with different structures and different colors. The colors were chosen to be bright and to provide a good contrast with the magenta color so that their combination attracts the viewer’s attention and can create a strong visual effect. Colorimetric and contrast analyses determined that the color of the substrate is dependent on the contrast value. In the case of polyester textile material, the whi…
subject: Publishing and Printing
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subject: contrast
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subject: smart textile
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subject: thermochromic inks
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creator: Katarina Maričić
creator: Nemanja Kašiković
creator: Teodora Gvoka
creator: Gordana Bošnjaković
rights: Copyright (c)
date: 2024-07-02
publication date: 2024-07-02
starting page: 51
ending page: 59
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2024.51-59

A systematic approach to the quality assessment of printed products
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description: Quality standards for the technological processes of the production of finished products are used in all countries of the world. Consumers of printing and packaging products are increasingly demanding ISO 9001 quality system certificates from manufacturing companies. It should be noted that international and national standards use different approaches to the standardization of processes and products, and the content of project management. To meet the demands of consumers, which are constantly increasing, quality management should be carried out based on a set of scientifically based principles, which can be divided into system-wide and special. The problem is relevant for modern Ukrainian enterprises, where, on the one hand, they need serious changes in the organizational structure, corporate culture, style and methods of project management; and on the other hand, compliance with the ratio of responsibility for quality between the management system and performers. Evaluation of the quality of printed products at the current stage requires the application of the principles of a systematic approach, based on the principles of which it is possible to build a coherent, logically completed methodological system of quality indicators of a specific type of product. This will also make it possible to justify the problem of choosing certain methods and will give a normative and regulatory character to those indicators that are not reflected in the standards but are important for the practical use of products. To create one or another model of the system, it is first necessary to carry out its verbal and informational description and tuple recording. The components of a verbal informational description usually reflect a description of the external environment, and the system’s connections with it; identification of the relationship between factors, characteristics of the variability of factors; elementary composition of the system, and its parts; description of connections be…
subject: Publishing and Printing
  topic: section
subject: systematic approach
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subject: quality
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subject: printed products
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subject: standard
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creator: Svitlana Havenko
creator: Marta Labetska
creator: Mykola Havenko
creator: Yaroslav Boychuk
creator: Igor Karpa
rights: Copyright (c)
date: 2024-07-02
publication date: 2024-07-02
starting page: 41
ending page: 50
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2024.41-50

Security monitoring via sound analysis and voice identification with artificial intelligence
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description: The article demonstrates the possibility of monitoring user access through authentication based on voice profiles using the means of Artificial Intelligence. A two-stage approach is proposed for sound analysis and voice recognition using Feed-Forward Neural Networks (FFNNs) and Cascade-Forward Neural Networks (CFNNs). Seven test voice profiles were pre-processed to extract quantitative sound features. The procedure involves registration of a set of sound parameters concerning three categories, respectively, for all audio and acoustic measurements in the entire sound spectrum, measurements up to and above 100 dBA. The neural architectures were trained with Scaled Gradient Descent (SCG) and Levenberg Marquardt (LM) algorithms, using different transfer functions in the output structural layers. In the initial phase of neural training, the entire sound spectrum of registered indicators was used, and high levels of Accuracy around 90.0% were reached. Subsequently, steps were taken to reduce the informative features when searching for similar levels of accuracy in order to limit the necessary computational procedures in neural training, but maintain the threshold of successful user authentication. In the analysis of neural performance, in addition to accuracy, additional criteria were used, namely Mean-Squared Error (MSE) and Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE). About the achieved and analyzed results, a synthesis was conducted of a set of four informative features with the highest significance, respectively LAE (A-weighted, sound exposure level), Laeq (A-weighted, equivalent sound level), LAF (A-weighted, fast time-constant, sound level) and LAS (A-weighted, slow time constant response, sound level). In the course of subsequent neural training processes, unsuitability was found when using the Log-sigmoid activation type with greatly underestimated accuracy readings and errors below 58.0% and above thresholds of 0.2300 and 0.4800. Positive performance indicators of voice recog…
subject: Publishing and Printing
  topic: section
subject: security
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subject: personal authentication
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subject: voice profile
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subject: sound analysis
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subject: neural networks
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creator: Ivelina Balabanova
creator: Kristina Sidorova
creator: Georgi Georgiev
rights: Copyright (c)
date: 2024-07-02
publication date: 2024-07-02
starting page: 5
ending page: 16
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2024.5-16

Defect “ghosting” as a result of the interaction of paper and printing ink. from science to production
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description: The result of the paper and the quality depends on various interconnected mechanical, physical and chemical processes what are affected by material properties, reset technologies, equipment and the condition of the production premises in the Print industry especially in the printing processes. Due to the complicate technological processes different defects can appear during the printing process which reduces the quality of production and causes financial loss. One of the main leading Printing company of Latvia “Livonia Print” initiated to explore and find solutions – to reduce or eliminate the risk of GH. GH has not been sufficiently studied so far. Consequently, there is not much specialized, professional literature available. Research sample of printing is taken from a real order, album, and it was printed under real production conditions. The result of the research is to reduce or completely eliminate risk of GH occurrence in the production of high-class printed works (albums, catalogues, etc).
subject: Publishing and Printing
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subject: Ghosting (GH)
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subject: paper
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subject: ink
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subject: varnish
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subject: production
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subject: printing
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creator: D. Vanaga
creator: M. Kalnins
creator: U. Grinfelds
creator: A. Treimanis
rights: Copyright (c)
date: 2023-09-04
publication date: 2023-09-04
starting page: 97
ending page: 105
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2023.97-105

Peculiarities and methods of students’ creative project activities
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description: The aim: To analyse the factors that reveal students’ creativity in the project activities. Project activities promote students’ responsibility, cooperation and creativity. Each project faces certain constraints, including scope, goals, and available resources. Working within a specific and defined project activity format, students look for ways and opportunities to reveal and express their ideas within a specified period, using particular materials, in order to achieve the goals set. The article presents insights on how to help students collaborate and engage in the creative process and methods how to encourage, motivate and unleash everyone’s potential. The article analyses the peculiarities and methods of creative project activity, and the role of the teacher in involving and encouraging students to cooperate, work towards common goals, delegate tasks, and take responsibility.
subject: Publishing and Printing
  topic: section
subject: project
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subject: peculiarities
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subject: methods
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subject: creativity
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creator: Dovilė Vilkienė
creator: Gerūta Sprindytė
rights: Copyright (c)
date: 2023-09-04
publication date: 2023-09-04
starting page: 89
ending page: 96
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2023.89-96

Women in print: a special case study
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description: The author - who is a woman, a printer and senior manager holding several positions - was recently influenced that motivated her to examine the situation of women in the printing industry more deeply and scientifically. Initially, she focused on Patria Printing House, the company she managed as CEO. The research puts emphasis on examining the proportion of women working at the company in total, and also in management positions. There was a question as to whether this diversity influences the company’s effectiveness, so the subject of investigation is whether the development of balance sheet profit is related to the activities of female managers. Over the past 10 years, the ratio of the printing company’s balance sheet profit to sales revenue has consistently increased. From this, it is not possible to draw the conclusion that this was due to the positive effect of the proportion of women in management, but it can be concluded that efficiency has not deteriorated. The question of equal pay for the same position, without gender discrimination, is important. It was also established that gender discrimination does not apply in manager positions at the company. While for the company as whole, the average salary of women is below that of men. This may also be explained by the fact that men occupy different positions from women.
subject: Publishing and Printing
  topic: section
subject: gender equality
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subject: statistical analyses
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subject: women in leadership
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subject: women in print
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subject: impact of women on business performance
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creator: Katalin Orgován
rights: Copyright (c)
date: 2023-09-04
publication date: 2023-09-04
starting page: 82
ending page: 88
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2023.82-88

The new U.S. graphic communication curriculum: an expanded taxonomy
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description: Survey and analysis of changing curricula of existing Graphic Communication programs within various degree granting educational institutions within North America. While some programs have closed, others have shifted curricular focus to adapt to newer disciplines entering the traditional graphic communication space, most specifically in User-Interface (UI) and User-Experience design. This phenomenon has changed the direction of the Accrediting Council for Collegiate Graphic Communications (ACCGC), an accreditation body in North America that reviews and provides accreditation to any participating programs in Graphic Communication. As such, the ACCGC has developed a Taxonomy of Disciplines that assist in determining criteria for accrediting newer and evolving Graphic Communication programs.
subject: Publishing and Printing
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subject: Curriculum
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subject: Graphic Communication
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subject: Learning Objectives
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subject: Taxonomy
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creator: Kenneth L. Macro
rights: Copyright (c)
date: 2023-09-04
publication date: 2023-09-04
starting page: 68
ending page: 81
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2023.68-81

Shaping the European future with books (facts and thoughts regarding a conference)
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description: The authors – who have been working in the world of printed books for decades – tried to formulate the challenges and trends that characterize the future coexistence of European people with printed books by analyzing recently published scientific publications, conference presentations and expert reports.
subject: Publishing and Printing
  topic: section
subject: future of print
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subject: book production
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subject: publishing
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subject: book market trends
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subject: sustainability
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creator: Csaba Horvath
creator: Tamas Loos
creator: Kornel Remete
rights: Copyright (c)
date: 2023-08-31
publication date: 2023-08-31
starting page: 48
ending page: 58
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2023.48-58

The technology is not the problem, but the people
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description: We actually in printing-industrie have almost everything we could wish for in terms of printing technology. We have the possibility to match the colours to a large extent beforehand and to print in such a quality that the customers are satisfied. Everything is actually there. The problem, however, is the complexity of the solutions. Suppliers suggest the exact opposite of complexity. The common programmes that are used to create the PDF files that are then sent to the printers for printing, initially give the impression of being child’s play to use. The graphic agencies, the largest group of customers of the printers, also think that everything is very simple. In the courses for graphic designers, printing technology is often not even taught as a separate subject. The idea prevails: “If the file looks good on the screen, my job is done!” That this is only about half the job, is known to anyone who has to rework PDF files in the graphic arts industry. And so we have the problem that from the outside everything in the printing industry is quite simple, almost trivial. But if we look more closely, the enormous choices in prepress and production, ultimately create an enormous complexity of all processes, that is difficult to oversee and deal with. Colour management, for example, requires very extensive knowledge. CIP3 cannot be mastered without in-depth IT knowledge. The temptation is to buy in the knowledge from suppliers. As a result, printers have equipment that has been set up once by suppliers and is then only to be operated in a comparatively mindless manner. The slightest error means that technicians have to be called in. This article examines the real problems in the day-to-day work of printers, in opposite to the problems that manufacturers tell us are a problem. It gives principled suggestions on what should be changed in training, it formulates questions that responsible people in the printing industry should ask themselves. And finally he gives practical adv…
subject: Publishing and Printing
  topic: section
subject: printing industry
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subject: monopolies
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subject: open-source
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subject: higher education
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creator: Christian Greim
rights: Copyright (c)
date: 2023-08-31
publication date: 2023-08-31
starting page: 59
ending page: 67
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2023.59-67

Challenges and opportunities for the development of the graphic and digital media studies in Lithuania
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description: The graphic and digital media industry plays an important role in Lithuania and abroad, yet it inevitably faces a lack of specialists in this field. The shortage of professionals in the sector leads to the slower growth of businesses and industry, the lower value of GDP, and, in many cases, unskilled work, poor quality and inadequate presentation of information through different media. These challenges can be attributed to shortcomings of the Lithuanian higher education system. According to the Lithuanian Qualifications Framework, levels 5 (short cycle), 6 (bachelor’s), 7 (master’s), and 8 (doctoral) are classified as tertiary studies. In Lithuania, short-cycle studies in the media industry sector are still not available as the main focus is on the training of bachelor’s and master’s degree specialists. The article analyses and presents the peculiarities of the Lithuanian education system, competencies, and acquired qualifications in different levels of studies. During the research, Lithuanian higher education institutions were compared, such as universities and colleges – higher education institutions (kolegijos in Lithuanian), which provide study programmes in different field related to the media industry. In addition, the role and potential of vocational schools in training media technology specialists is presented. The results of the research show that the role of the Lithuanian education system is vital for the media industry. However, the potential is underexploited due to poor students’ career guidance, lack of specific practical skills, or the worsening demographic situation in the country. The significant shortage of specialists can be related to the global pandemic, which had a negative impact on the learning process and, at the same time, forced the search for new teaching methods and tools. The analysis of the education sector’s capacities to ensure smooth, rapid, and efficient training of specialists suggests that more emphasis should be placed on the t…
subject: Publishing and Printing
  topic: section
subject: education
  topic: keywords
subject: media industry
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subject: competence structures
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creator: Giedrius Gecevičius
creator: Daiva Sajek
creator: Virginijus Valčiukas
rights: Copyright (c)
date: 2023-08-31
publication date: 2023-08-31
starting page: 34
ending page: 47
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2023.34-47

Study of the influence of the surface structure of the substrates on the imprints quality
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description: Modern printing technologies allow the use of a diverse range of materials for printing to satisfy the requirements of the most demanding consumers. However, the quality of the imprint is not always satisfactory. Of course, there can be many reasons: non-observance of technological printing modes, problems related to setting up the operation of the main and auxiliary mechanisms of the printing machine, problems of transporting material through printing and inking units, etc. One of the problems of obtaining a high-quality imprint in all printing methods is compliance with certain technological requirements regarding the selection of the properties of the printed materials, in particular their surface. Properties of the printing base surface are one of the most important factors affecting the completeness of the image transfer and the appearance of the imprint. Based on the methods of system analysis, hierarchical groups of imprint quality indicators in flexographic and digital printing methods, which ensure high imprint quality, are singled out. Accordingly, studies of the surface topography of imprints on paper and cardboard with and without a chalk coating, as well as on film materials (in flexographic printing technology) were conducted. The surface topography of imprints on various materials was experimentally investigated. A change in the morphological structure of the substrate surface before and after printing was revealed. It has been studied that the presence of a chalked coating, which changes the parameters of roughness and the area of peaks and valleys on papers and cardboards, has a significant effect on the microgeometry of the surface. The method of surface treatment of film materials also affects the topography of imprints surface. It has been confirmed that with an increase in the number of surface coating layers on the substrates, the roughness parameter decreases significantly. The morphological structure of the surface of the materials before pri…
subject: Publishing and Printing
  topic: section
subject: imprint
  topic: keywords
subject: quality
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subject: substrate
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subject: surface structure
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subject: system analysis
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creator: Anna Dovhanych
creator: Valentyna Dovhanych
rights: Copyright (c)
date: 2023-08-29
publication date: 2023-08-29
starting page: 26
ending page: 33
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2023.26-33

Evaluation of fine arts print production with artist’s opinions in contemporary art presentation
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description: Fine art printmaking is a process that involves creating multiple original artworks through various printing techniques such as etching, lithography, and screen printing. Printmaking has been a significant art form for many contemporary artists, and its value lies in its ability to reproduce artworks in a way that is more affordable and accessible to a broader audience. In the last three decades, rapidly advancing digital technology has caused radical changes in many social, cultural, and economic fields, including the presentation of contemporary art. This has led to the formation of an innovative attitude among artists, which has transformed and triggered the production of new artworks. Fine art prints, which are considered one of the original printing methods, have become increasingly popular among contemporary artists as a means of bringing their works to wider audiences and generating additional income. Digital technologies offer a new tool for artists, which can be used to create dynamic visual presentations in different spaces and platforms. This innovative attitude that fine art prints bring to the behaviour of today’s artists should be considered alongside other contemporary art presentations. The aim of this article is to investigate the effects of digital printing technology and fine art prints on contemporary artists. To achieve this, in-depth interviews were conducted with 15 participants, including well-known artists and art institution managers, in the contemporary art scene in Turkey. The findings were analyzed using content analysis, a qualitative research method, which helped to identify the concepts and relationships that could be explained with a theoretical expression based on the interpreted data.
subject: Publishing and Printing
  topic: section
subject: Fine art Prints
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subject: Contemporary Artist in Turkey
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subject: Printmaking Art
  topic: keywords
subject: Art production
  topic: keywords
creator: Beris Yeter
rights: Copyright (c)
date: 2023-08-29
publication date: 2023-08-29
starting page: 14
ending page: 25
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2023.14-25

Flexo and screen printing of graphene/ multiwall carbon nanotube hybrid
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description: In this work, we present the development of conductive graphene waterbased inks suitable for printing of several themes on different kinds of papers based on flexography and screen printing techniques. The inks were prepared by a hydrophilic graphene/carbon nanotube hybrid and suitable mixtures of resins. The as-prepared conductive inks were stable, highly conductive and their printing quality was comparable with that of conventional commercial inks. Especially, for flexography, the relationship between printing quality and the ink-carrying volume of the cells of the anilox roll and the pre-inking was investigated.
subject: Publishing and Printing
  topic: section
subject: Conductive inks
  topic: keywords
subject: Graphene
  topic: keywords
subject: Flexography
  topic: keywords
subject: Screen printing
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creator: Vassiliki Belessi
creator: Apostolos Koutsioukis
creator: Theodora Philippakopoulou
creator: G. Vlachopoulos
creator: Vasilios Georgakilas
rights: Copyright (c)
date: 2023-08-29
publication date: 2023-08-29
starting page: 5
ending page: 13
doi: 10.59476/ilpmt2023.5-13

БИОРАЗЛАГАЕМЫЕ МАТЕРИАЛЫ НА ОСНОВЕ ПЭНП, КРАХМАЛА И МОНОГЛИЦЕРИДОВ
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description: The process of biodegradation of compositions based on LDPE and thermoplastic starch (TPC) of various origin: corn, pea and rice is investigated. Thermoplastic starch was received on the basis of naktivny starches of different types, processing them in laboratory extruders of Brabender and MashkPlast (Russia). By mixing thermoplastic starches with polyethylene in extruders, biodegradable hybrid compositions (BHA) in the form of strands, granules and films were obtained. Structural parameters of BHA were studied by optical and electron scanning microscopy. The biodegradability of the composite films was evaluated by placing them in biohumus for six months, and during storage, the change in water absorption of the films was determined. Before and after the biodegradation process, tensile fracture stress and elongation at rupture were determined to evaluate the performance of BGC (physical and mechanical characteristics of films). Changes in the chemical structure during biodegradation were determined by Fourier IR spectroscopy. The positive effect (acceleration of the biodegradation process) from the use of a new type of starch fixers – monoglycerides distilled in TPK/polyethylene compositions – was confirmed. After six months, intensive sporulation of active microorganisms was observed on the surface of the samples. At the same time, water absorption by samples reached 30%, and strength and deformation properties decreased by 60%, which indicates an intensive biodegradation process. It has been found that the rate of biodegradation depends on the distribution of the natural biodegradable filler in the synthetic polymer composition.
subject: Publishing and Printing
  topic: section
creator: И.Ю. Васильев
creator: В.В. Ананьев
creator: И.В. Черная
rights: Copyright (c)
date: 2021-12-02
publication date: 2021-12-02
starting page: 75
ending page: 86