This article presents a taxonomy and represents a repository of open problems in computing for numerically and logically intensive problems in a number of disciplines that have to synergize for the best performance of simulation-based feasibility studies on nature-oriented engineering in general and civil engineering in particular. Topics include but are not limited to: Nature-based construction, genomics supporting nature-based construction, earthquake engineering, and other types of geophysical disaster prevention activities, as well as the studies of processes and materials of interest for the above. In all these fields, problems are discussed that generate huge amounts of Big Data and are characterized with mathematically highly complex Iterative Algorithms. In the domain of applications, it has been stressed that problems could be made less computationally demanding if the number of computing iterations is made smaller (with the help of Artificial Intelligence or Conditional Algorithms), or if each computing iteration is made shorter in time (with the help of Data Filtration and Data Quantization). In the domain of computing, it has been stressed that computing could be made more powerful if the implementation technology is changed (Si, GaAs, etc.…), or if the computing paradigm is changed (Control Flow, Data Flow, etc.…).

In this research, a method of developing a machine model for sentiment processing in the Serbian language is presented. The Serbian language, unlike English and other popular languages, belongs to the group of languages with limited resources. Three different data sets were used as a data source: a balanced set of music album reviews, a balanced set of movie reviews, and a balanced set of music album reviews in English—MARD—which was translated into Serbian. The evaluation included applying developed models with three standard algorithms for classification problems (naive Bayes, logistic regression, and support vector machine) and applying a hybrid model, which produced the best results. The models were trained on each of the three data sets, while a set of music reviews originally written in Serbian was used for testing the model. By comparing the results of the developed model, the possibility of expanding the data set for the development of the machine model was also evaluated.

This article describes a teaching strategy that synergizes computing and management, aimed at the running of complex projects in industry and academia, in the areas of civil engineering, physics, geosciences, and a number of other related fields. The course derived from this strategy includes four parts: (a) Computing with a selected set of modern paradigms—the stress is on Control Flow and Data Flow computing paradigms, but paradigms conditionally referred to as Energy Flow and Diffusion Flow are also covered; (b) Project management that is holistic—the stress is on the wide plethora of issues spanning from the preparation of project proposals, all the way to incorporation activities to follow after the completion of a successful project; (c) Examples from past research and development experiences—the stress is on experiences of leading experts from academia and industry; (d) Student projects that stimulate creativity—the stress is on methods that educators could use to induce and accelerate the creativity of students in general. Finally, the article ends with selected pearls of wisdom that could be treated as suggestions for further elaboration.

Retinal diseases range from fairly common and easily treatable to quite rare and complex.¹ Early identification and treatment are crucial for preventing vision impairment. Diabetic macular edema (DME) and choroidal neovascularization (CNV) are among the most common blinding retinal diseases.² These conditions require urgent referral to an ophthalmologist; if treatment is delayed, there is an increased risk of complications that cause irreversible vision impairment. Drusen, which are lipid deposits present in the dry form of macular degeneration, is a less urgent condition.³