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Comparison of Platforms for Continuous Integration and Delivery of Software
Get PDFNeprekinjena integracija, dostava in namestitev bistveno izboljšajo razvoj programskih rešitev, saj naslavljajo problematiko, ki je ročno izvajanje procesov, posledično večje število napak ter podaljšan čas razvoja programske opreme. V diplomskem delu smo primerjali platformi GitHub ter GitLab. V teoriji smo primerjavo platform naredili s podatki iz prebranih študijv empiričnem delu smo razvili dve preprosti aplikaciji, jih naložili na omenjeni platformi, na njiju vzpostavili cevovod neprekinjene integracije in dostave ter med seboj primerjali postopka in hkrati tudi zahtevnost vzpostavitve cevovoda. Prišli smo do zaključka, da je lažja in bolj praktična za uporabo platforma GitHub.Continuous integration, delivery, and deployment significantly improve the development of software by addressing issues related to manual process execution which leads to a higher number of errors and prolonged development time. In this thesis, we compared GitHub and GitLab. In theory, we made the comparison of platforms with data from reading studies. In the empirical part, we developed two simple applications, loaded them on the mentioned platforms, set up the CI/CD pipeline, and compared the processes and complexity of setting up the pipeline. We have concluded that the GitHub platform is easier and more practical to use
Improvements in the forging process of the aluminium robotic gripper carrier
Get PDFDiplomska naloga je nastala v sodelovanju s podjetjem Marovt, ki zaradi elektrifikacije avtomobilske industrije opravlja tehnološki prehod s kovanja jekla na kovanje lažjih materialov, kot sta aluminij in titan.
V diplomski nalogi je opisan postopek kovanja aluminijastega robotskega prijemala.
Opisan je proces kovanja, obrezovanje in proces termične obdelave aluminijeve zlitine 7075. V načrtovanju procesa kovanja so se s programom Qform opravile simulacije kovanja. Za razrez se uporablja tračna žaga, za predgretje električna tračna peč, pri kovanju pa kovaška stiskalnica. V procesu obrezovanja je prišlo do težav s prijemanjem odkovka na obrezilno orodje in smo jih uspešno odpravili z avtomatskim sistemom mazanja. Za potrebe končne termične obdelave se je investiralo v novo komorno peč, pri kateri smo uspešno določili parametre in potrdili ustreznost procesa s končnimi testi.Diploma thesis was written in collaboration with company Marovt, who is due to the electrification of the automotive industry, making the transition from forging steel to forging lighter materials such as aluminium and titanium.
The diploma thesis describes the process of forging an aluminium robotic gripper.
The process of forging, trimming and heat treatment of aluminium alloy 7075 is described. With the Qform software the forging simulations were carried out. Band saw is used for cutting, an electric band furnace for preheating and a forging press for forging. During trimming process, there were some problems with the forgings sticking to the trimming tool. These were eliminated by an automatic lubrication system. For the heat treatment, it was invested in a new chamber furnace. The parameters were established and the process successfully validated by final tests
Migration of young people abroad due to career development
Get PDFVedno več mladih prepoznava večje možnosti za karierni razvoj, napredovanje in strokovno rast v tujini kot v domovini. Ravno zato si številni mladi želijo izkusiti življenje v tujini, da bi ugotovili, kje se zanje odpirajo boljše karierne priložnosti. Cilj dela je bil prepoznati glavne motivacijske dejavnike, ovire in vpliv selitve na nadaljnji karierni razvoj mladih. V teoretičnem delu so predstavljene ključne teorije s področja motivacije, globalizacije, migracij in kariernega razvoja, vključno z Maslowo hierarhijo potreb in konceptom kompetenc.
Empirični del temelji na proučevanju strokovne literature ter kvantitativni in kvalitativni raziskavi, pri čemer je bil izveden spletni anketni vprašalnik, kjer je sodelovalo 82 mladih, ki so se preselili v tujino, in trije intervjuji. Anketa je bila izvedena v slovenskem in angleškem jeziku.
Rezultati raziskave so pokazali, da mlade k selitvi najbolj spodbuja želja po pridobivanju mednarodnih izkušenj, možnosti za strokovno rast in boljše zaposlitvene priložnosti. Med ovirami so anketiranci kot najpomembnejšo izpostavili visoke stroške življenja v tujini. Statistično značilnih razlik med spoloma pri oceni motivacijskih dejavnikov in zaznanih ovir ni bilo.
Večina anketirancev dolgoročno načrtuje ostati v tujini, vendar bi jih k vrnitvi v domovino lahko prepričali osebni razlogi in boljše zaposlitvene priložnosti. V zaključku je podanih nekaj priporočil za organizacije, ki bi lahko z izboljšanjem pogojev za mlade – zlasti na področju plač, kariernega razvoja in stanovanjske politike – pripomogle k zmanjšanju trenda izseljevanja.An increasing number of young people are recognising greater opportunities for career development, advancement, and professional growth abroad than in their home country. For this reason, many are eager to experience life abroad in order to determine where better career opportunities may be available. The aim of the thesis was to identify the main motivational factors, obstacles, and the impact of migration on the further career development of young people.
The theoretical part presents key theories in the fields of motivation, globalization, migration, and career development, including Maslow\u27s hierarchy of needs and the concept of competencies. The empirical part is based on the study of academic literature as well as on quantitative and qualitative research. A web-based survey was conducted, in which 82 young individuals who had moved abroad, along with three interviews. The survey was carried out in both Slovenian and English.
The research results showed that the main motivations for young people to move abroad are the desire to gain international experience, opportunities for professional growth, and better employment prospects. Among the obstacles, respondents most frequently identified the high cost of living abroad. No statistically significant gender differences were found in the assessment of motivational factors or perceived obstacles.
Most respondents plan to stay abroad long-termhowever, personal reasons and better employment opportunities could persuade them to return to their home country. The conclusion offers several recommendations for organizations, suggesting that improving conditions for young people – particularly in the areas of salaries, career development, and housing policy – could help reduce the trend of emigration
Preschool teachers\u27 perspectives on foreign language teaching in kindergarten
Get PDFDiplomsko delo obravnava stališča vzgojiteljev do poučevanja tujega jezika v predšolskem obdobju. Poudarek je na njihovih izkušnjah, pristopih, kompetencah in izzivih, s katerimi se srečujejo pri izvajanju teh dejavnosti. Teoretični del se osredotoča na pomen zgodnjega učenja tujega jezika, koristi večjezičnosti, kurikularne smernice ter vlogo vzgojiteljev kot jezikovnih modelov.
Empirični del temelji na kvalitativni raziskavi z delno strukturiranimi intervjuji petih vzgojiteljev iz severovzhodne Slovenije, ki poučujejo angleščino ali nemščino kot obogatitveno dejavnost v vrtcu. Ugotovitve naše raziskave kažejo, da vzgojitelji tuji jezik najpogosteje poučujejo skozi igro, pesmi, gibalne dejavnosti in pripovedovanje zgodb. Vzgojitelji poročajo o pozitivnih odzivih otrok in staršev na poučevanje angleščine kot tujega jezika, vendar pa hkrati izpostavljajo potrebo po večji strokovni podpori in dodatnem usposabljanju.
Rezultati raziskave kažejo, da vzgojitelji, vključeni v raziskavo, poučujejo tuji jezik v vrtcu kot obogatitveno dejavnost za otroke od 3 do 6 let. Poučevanje poteka v manjših skupinah in vključuje naravno učenje tujega jezika v vsakdanjih situacijah. Vzgojitelji, ki izvajajo poučevanje, so jezikoslovci, učitelji tujega jezika in poudarjajo pomen dodatnega strokovnega izpopolnjevanja. Anketiranci kot izziv poučevanja navajajo pomanjkanje učnih gradiv, financ in sistemske podpore. Pobude za izvajanje poučevanja tujega jezika v vrtcu pogosto prihajajo od vzgojiteljev in starševpredlogi za izboljšave pa vključujejo večjo strokovno, materialno in zakonodajno podporo.
Rezultati raziskave bodo pripomogli k boljšemu razumevanju pristopov k poučevanju tujega jezika v predšolskem obdobju ter potencialnim izboljšavam izobraževanja vzgojiteljev na tem področju.The thesis explores preschool teachers’ attitudes toward foreign language instruction in early childhood education, with a focus on their experiences, teaching approaches, competencies, and the challenges they encounter. The theoretical part highlights the importance of early foreign language learning, the benefits of multilingualism, relevant curricular guidelines, and the role of preschool teachers as linguistic models.
The empirical part presents findings from a qualitative study based on semi-structured interviews with five preschool teachers from northeastern Slovenia who teach English or German as an enrichment activity in kindergartens. The results indicate that foreign languages are most frequently taught through play, songs, movement-based activities, and storytelling. The pre-school teachers report positive responses from both children and parents regarding English as a foreign language instruction, while also highlighting the need for greater professional support and additional training.
The research shows that the participating educators teach foreign languages to children aged 3 to 6 as an enrichment activity within small groups. Instruction is integrated into daily routines to foster natural language acquisition. These activities are carried out by linguists and trained foreign language teachers, who stress the importance of continuous professional development. Reported challenges include a lack of teaching materials, insufficient funding, and limited systemic support. Initiatives for introducing foreign language instruction in kindergartens often originate from the teachers themselves or from parents. Suggestions for improvement include increased professional, material, and legislative support.
The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of foreign language teaching practices in early childhood and offer insights for enhancing preschool teacher education in this field
Complete renovation and antiseismic retrofiting of the Cultural center Črnomelj
Get PDFV magistrski nalogi je podrobno predstavljen projekt Celovita obnova in protipotresna sanacija Kulturnega doma Črnomelj projektanta gradbenih konstrukcij. Namen projekta sta bila celovita energijska, statična in potresna obnova ter zagotavljanje več prostora za kulturne dejavnosti, ob hkratnem ohranjanju njegove kulturne vrednosti. Načrtovanje je potekalo po pogojih Zavoda za varstvo kulturne dediščine Slovenije, ob upoštevanju veljavnih standardov in določil ter razpoložljivega proračuna. Objekt je sestavljen iz zidanih opečnatih sten in armiranobetonskih elementov, z armiranobetonskimi in lesenimi medetažnimi konstrukcijami. Analiza obstoječega stanja je temeljila na rezultatih materialnih in statičnih preiskav, ki so podale izhodišča za pripravo ustreznih ojačitev. V osrednjem delu naloge so podrobno predstavljeni potresna analiza ter izbor in utemeljitev predlaganih sanacijskih ukrepov. Poseben poudarek je bil namenjen konstrukcijskim ojačitvam, ki izboljšujejo stabilnost in varnost stavbe. Naloga temelji na projektni dokumentaciji gradbeno projektantskega podjetja in vključuje praktične izkušnje iz vseh faz projektiranja ter izvedbe. Projekt je primer dobre prakse pri obnovi stavb kulturne dediščine na potresno ogroženih območjih.This master’s thesis presents a detailed overview of the implementation of the project “Complete Renovation and Seismic Retrofiting of the Cultural Centre Črnomelj” from the perspective of a structural designer. The project aims to carry out comprehensive energy, structural, and seismic renovation while providing additional space for cultural activities and preserving the building’s cultural significance. The design process follows the conditions set by the Institute for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of Slovenia, considering applicable standards, regulations, and budget constraints. The building consists of masonry walls made of brick and reinforced concrete elements, with reinforced concrete and timber floor structures. The assessment of the existing structural condition is based on material tests and static analysis, which form the basis for appropriate strengthening measures. The central part of the thesis presents a detailed seismic analysis and the selection and justification of the proposed retrofitting solutions. Special attention is given to structural reinforcements that improve the building’s stability and safety. The thesis is based on the structural design documentation prepared by a civil engineering firm and incorporates practical experience from all stages of the design and implementation process. The project serves as a good practice example in the renovation of heritage buildings in seismically active areas
Quasi-static and impact behaviour of polymer-metal interpenetrating phase TPMS composites
Get PDFInterpenetrating phase composites (IPC) are materials with two or more mutually continuous, interconnected phases. This structure allows each phase to retain its properties, while together they exhibit enhanced synergistic properties. In this work, polymer-metal IPCs with Triply Periodical Minimal Surface (TPMS) structures were fabricated and tested for their mechanical properties at different impact velocities (ranging from 0.1 mm/s to 250 m/s). Samples. The samples comprise a stainless steel reinforcement phase and two polymeric matrices (silicone and epoxy). Computed tomography was used to evaluate the internal structure and the fabrication quality. The results showed that the samples were thoroughly infiltrated with polymeric filler, achieving a high degree of homogeneity in the composite. The compression tests of silicone-filled IPCs showed an increase in stiffness. Still, the Specific Energy Absorption (SEA) was not improved due to the non-optimal stiffness ratio between the polymeric matrix and the metallic reinforcement phase. However, using epoxy as the matrix resulted in the SEA enhancement of 38 %. This is attributed to the interlocking mechanism between the two phases, which improved the macroscopic mechanical properties. The compression tests showed significant strain rate hardening due to the base material’s strain rate sensitivity and the inertia effects
A Systematic Approach to Reproducible Data Science with the Nix Package Manager and Docker Containers
Get PDFDiplomsko delo preučuje uporabo orodja Docker in upravljalnika paketov Nix za izboljšanje ponovljivosti v podatkovni znanosti. Docker ne glede na operacijski sistem omogoča izolirano izvajanje aplikacij, medtem ko Nix zagotavlja determinističen način upravljanja paketov in konfiguracij, kar omogoča ustvarjanje popolnoma ponovljivih okolij. Analiza se osredotoča na znanstvene projekte s področja podatkovnih disciplin, pri čemer so organizacijski, varnostni in etični vidiki izključeni. Eksperiment, izveden v lokalnem okolju, preučuje tehnične izzive, kot so zastarele knjižnice in manjkajoča dokumentacija. Rezultati eksperimentalnega dela diplomskega dela so pokazali, da Docker izboljšuje prenosljivost in integracijo v obstoječe delovne tokove, medtem ko Nix zagotavlja natančen nadzor nad različicami programske opreme in preprečuje konflikte med paketi.This thesis examines the use of Docker and the Nix package manager to improve reproducibility in data science. Docker enables isolated application execution regardless of the underlying operating system, while Nix provides a deterministic approach to package and configuration management, enabling the creation of fully reproducible environments. The analysis focuses on scientific projects in data-related disciplines, excluding organizational, security and ethical aspects. An experiment conducted in a local environment investigates technical challenges such as outdated libraries and missing documentation. The experimental results show that Docker improves portability and integration into existing workflows, while Nix ensures precise software version control and prevents package conflicts
The sense of danger among the residents of the municipality of borovnica
Get PDFObčutek ogroženosti je subjektivno doživljanje nevarnosti, ki ga posamezniki občutijo ne glede na dejansko stopnjo kriminalitete v njihovem okolju. V sodobni družbi je občutek ogroženosti pogosto pogojen z različnimi dejavniki, kot so pretekle izkušnje, spol, starost, kakovost bivalnega okolja in prisotnosti varnostnih institucij. Ne glede na realno varnostno stanje lahko občutek ogroženosti pomembno vpliva na kakovost življenja, omejuje vsakodnevne dejavnosti in povzroča nezaupanje v delovanje skupnosti. Namen raziskave je bil preučiti občutek ogroženosti med prebivalci občine Borovnica, njegove vzroke in pričakovanja glede varnostnih ukrepov. Uporabljena je bila spletna anketa, na katero se je odzvalo veliko število prebivalcev, kar je omogočilo zanesljivo analizo. Rezultati kažejo, da večina Borovnico še vedno dojema kot razmeroma varno, a občutek ogroženosti vseeno obstaja, predvsem zaradi slabe urejenosti javnih površin, pomanjkanja razsvetljave ter šibke prisotnosti policije in redarstva. Odsotnost vidnih preventivnih ukrepov je pri številnih prebivalcih vzbujala občutek, da varnost ni dovolj prioritetna naloga občinskih oblasti. Ženske, starejši in tisti z izkušnjami z viktimizacijo občutijo večjo ogroženost. Sklepamo, da občutek ogroženosti izhaja bolj iz socialne in prostorske neurejenosti kot dejanske kriminalitete. Priporočamo izboljšanje infrastrukture, večjo prisotnost varnostnih služb ter preventivne in ozaveščevalne dejavnosti, zlasti za ranljive skupine. Ukrepi naj ciljajo tudi na zmanjšanje strahu, ne le kriminalitete kot takšne. Zavedati se je treba, da občutek ogroženosti vpliva na socialno kohezijo, zaupanje v institucije in pripravljenost prebivalcev za dejavno sodelovanje v skupnosti.A sense of threat is a subjective experience of danger that individuals feel regardless of the actual level of crime in their environment. In modern society, the sense of threat is often conditioned by various factors such as past experiences, gender, age, the quality of the living environment and the presence of security institutions. Regardless of the real security situation, the sense of threat can have a significant impact on quality of life, limiting daily activities and causing distrust in the functioning of the community. The aim of the survey was to study the sense of threat among the inhabitants of the municipality of Borovnica, its causes and the expectation of security measures. Using an online survey, a large number of inhabitants responded to the survey, which allowed for a reliable analysis. The results show that Borovnica is still relatively safe for the majority, but that there is still a feeling of threat, mainly due to the poor maintenance of public areas, the lack of lighting and the weak presence of the police. The absence of visible preventive measures has led many residents to feel that security is not a high enough priority for the municipal authorities. Women, the elderly and those with experience of victimisation felt more threatened. We conclude that the sense of threat stems more from social and urban disorder than from actual criminality. We recommend improving infrastructure, increasing the presence of security services and prevention and awareness-raising activities, especially for vulnerable groups. Measures should also aim to reduce fear, not just crime itself. It should be recognised that a sense of threat affects social cohesion, trust in institutions and people\u27s willingness to participate actively in the community
Zwitterionic, ion-in-conjugation porous polymer networks
Get PDFIn this work, we have developed an easy approach for vinylene-linked ion-in-conjugation porous polymer networks (IIC-PPN) using Knoevenagel polycondensation of predesigned zwitterionic N-(3-sulfopropyl)-2,6-(dimethyl)pyridinium salt and 1,3,5-triformylbenzene as monomers. The resulting IIC-PPNs exhibit a porous morphology with high specific surface areas up to 263 m2·g-1. Although the IIC-PPN network contains arylene-vinylene nodes that make it apolar, the incorporation of zwitterionic pyridinium building blocks enable a significant ionic dipole, which is reflected in the water uptake of 14.5 g·g-1, which is higher than that of similar poly(arylene-cyano-vinylene)s with 7.0, 8.5 and 5.3 g·g-1 for PAV–CN, PAV–OMe, and PAV–CHO, respectively. The IIC-PPNs exhibit significant semiconducting properties with optical absorption band edges of 512 nm and an electrochemical band gap of 2.55 eV. The intriguing properties of IIC-PPN prompted us to use them as heterogeneous photocatalysts to photooxidize the endocrine disrupting compound bisphenol A (BPA) dissolved in water under visible light