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Kalijev silikat spodbuja rast jagod (Fragaria × ananassa cv. ‘Camarosa’) z izboljšanjem anatomskih struktur
Full text linkPlant structure is closely linked to its physiological function, where any structural modification can significantly affect plant growth and development. Potassium silicate, a silicon source known to improve plant structural and physiological traits, was applied to strawberry plants (Fragaria × ananassa cv. ‘Camarosa’) under greenhouse conditions, at different concentrations (0, 5, 10, and 20 mmol·L⁻¹) to assess its effects on growth and anatomy. The 10 mmol·L⁻¹ treatment notably optimized key growth parameters, particularly leaf number, alongside anatomical improvements such as increased cuticle and palisade parenchyma thickness, vascular tissue development, including larger midrib and root stele areas, expanded metaxylem diameters and a shift in root stele type from triarch to pentarch. A strong positive correlation was observed between root stele area and leaf number. Remarkably, druse crystals increased by 164%, highlighting their vital role in plant defence. These findings underscore the benefits of moderate potassium silicate concentrations (10 mmol·L⁻¹) in improving root and leaf anatomy, directly enhancing plant growth. It offers practical insights into leveraging silicon-based treatments to optimise crop performance, especially in high-demand crops like strawberries.Struktura rastline je tesno povezana z njeno fiziološko funkcijo, pri čemer lahko vsaka strukturna sprememba znatno vpliva na rast in razvoj rastline. Kalijev silikat, vir silicija, za katerega je znano, da izboljšuje strukturne in fiziološke lastnosti rastlin, je bil v različnih koncentracijah (0, 5, 10 in 20 mmol·L⁻¹) uporabljen na jagodnih rastlinah (Fragaria × ananassa cv. ‚Camarosa‘) v rastlinjaku, da bi ocenili njegove učinke na rast in anatomijo. Obdelava s 10 mmol·L⁻¹ je znatno optimizirala ključne parametre rasti, zlasti število listov, poleg anatomskih izboljšav, kot so povečana debelina kutikule in palisadnega parenhima, razvoj žilnega tkiva, vključno z večjimi površinami srednje žile in koreninskega stela, povečanimi premeri metaksilema in prehodom iz triarhskega v pentarhski tip koreninske stele. Opazili so močno pozitivno korelacijo med površino koreninske stele in številom listov. Zanimivo je, da so se kristali druse povečali za 164 %, kar poudarja njihovo pomembno vlogo pri zaščiti rastlin. Ti izsledki poudarjajo prednosti zmernih koncentracij kalijevega silikata (10 mmol·L⁻¹) pri izboljšanju anatomije korenin in listov, kar neposredno izboljša rast rastlin. Ponujajo praktične vpoglede v izkoriščanje obdelav na osnovi silicija za optimizacijo donosa pridelkov, zlasti pri pridelkih z visokim povpraševanjem, kot so jagode
Prva najdba kopenskega enakonožca vrste Porcellio rucneri Karaman, 1966 (Crustacea: Isopoda) v Sloveniji
Full text linkThe terrestrial isopod Porcellio rucneri was originally described from Croatia in 1966, but has not been collected since its description. Several individuals of this species were collected in 2024 and 2025 near Postojna, Slovenia. These are the first records of P. rucneri from Slovenia and its northernmost records. Some previously undescribed morphological features of the species are presented.Vrsta kopenskega enakonožca Porcellio rucneri je bila opisana s Hrvaškega leta 1966, od takrat pa je niso več zasledili. Več osebkov te vrste smo nabrali v bližini Postojne v letih 2024 in 2025. To so prve najdbe vrste P. rucneri v Sloveniji ter njene najsevernejše najdbe. Predstavljamo nekaj prej neopisanih morfoloških značilnostih vrste
Developing Genre-Specific Teaching Materials for the Anamnèse in French for Health Sciences
Full text linkThe anamnèse, or case history, is a foundational written genre in healthcare, produced routinely by professionals during clinical encounters. Despite its importance, there is a notable lack of pedagogical resources tailored to support non-French-speaking students in mastering this genre within French for Specific Purposes (FSP) contexts. This gap presents a challenge for instructors, who often must create custom materials in collaboration with healthcare practitioners. Building on a previous needs-based study of course content, this teaching report documents the development of targeted instructional materials for the anamnèse genre within a French for Health Sciences course at an English-language university in Montreal, Canada. The development process began with a review of relevant literature and textbooks in both French and English for the health sciences. Following this, and after meeting with healthcare faculty members, in the course of which students’ writing challenges during medical placements were idenified, the teaching materials were created. The findings led to the formulation of a proposed structure for the anamnèse, grounded in both practitioner input and existing literature on case histories in English and French. Sample teaching activities are presented to demonstrate how the materials address learners’ specific needs. This report contributes to the advancement of genre-based pedagogy in FSP and emphasizes the value of interdisciplinary collaboration in developing effective, context-sensitive teaching tools.Anamneza je zapis podatkov o bolnikovem zdravstvenem stanju pred boleznijo in bistveni del diagnostičnega procesa. Predstavlja temeljni rutinski pisni žanr, ki ga zdravstvena stroka pripravi ob kliničnem pregledu. Čeprav gre za zelo pomemben dokument, pa se pri francoščini kot jeziku stroke (FJS) soočajo z mankom tovrstnih učnih gradiv prilagojenih študentom, ki jim francoščina ni prvi tuji jezik. Učitelji so tako postavljeni pred izziv, saj morajo ustrezno učno gradivo razvijati v sodelovanju z zdravstvenimi delavci. V tem članku smo na podlagi analize o potrebah učnega načrta opisali razvoj ciljnih učnih gradiv za pisanje anamneze pri predmetu Francoščina za zdravstvene vede na Univerzi McGill v Montréalu. V prispevku smo najprej predstavili relevantno literaturo in učbenike za zdravstvene vede v francoščini in angleščini. Na podlagi te literature smo po posvetu s člani in članicami fakultete za zdravstvene vede osvetlili težave študentov in študentk pri pisanju anamnez med klinično prakso ter nato razvili učna gradiva. Oblikovali smo napotke za oblikovanje anamneze, ki temeljijo na strokovnih smernicah ter na obstoječi literaturi v angleščini in francoščini. V zaključku smo opisali nekaj aktivnosti, ki osvetljujejo prilagojenost tega gradiva študijskim potrebam. S strokovnim člankom želimo prispevati k nadaljnjemu razvoju žanrskega pristopa pri poučevanju FSJ in poudariti pomen interdisciplinarnega sodelovanja pri razvoju učnih gradiv
Eglė Selevičienė and Nijolė Burkšaitienė: Web-Based Learning Technologies in the Studies of English for Specific Purposes in Higher Education
Full text linkThis book titled Web-based Learning Technologies in the Studies of English for Specific Purposes in Higher Education, by Eglė Selevičienė and Nijolė Burkšaitienė, offers a significant contribution to an underexplored issue in the literature: The intersection of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and web-based technologies, since the volume provides a comprehensive, flexible scope review from pre-pandemic to post-pandemic contexts. A key strength is the book’s success in bridging theory and practice, using a Web 1.0/2.0 taxonomy to classify tools and discuss crucial pedagogical affordances. Additionally, by including an original case study, the work effectively fills this gap in the research, addressing informed and pedagogically oriented accounts of technology, theoretical frameworks, and practical evaluations.Monografija z naslovom Web-based Learning Technologies in the Studies of English for Specific Purposes in Higher Education avtoric Eglė Selevičienė in Nijolė Burkšaitienė pomembno prispeva k strokovnima področjema angleščine kot tujega jezika stroke in spletnih tehnologij, saj omogoča celovit vpogled v obdobje pred pandemijo in po njej. Ključna prednost monografije je uspešno povezovanje teorije s prakso, pri čemer je za klasifikacijo orodij in ustrezno obravnavo ključnih pedagoških zmogljivosti uporabljena taksonomija Web 1.0/2.0. Monografijo učinkovito dopolnjuje izvirna študija primera, ki tehnologije, teoretične okvire in praktične ugotovitve predstavi na informiran in pedagoško usmerjen način
Work and work conditions of lifeguards
No full textPrispevek obravnava delo in delovne pogoje reševalcev iz vode na bazenskih kopališčih v Sloveniji. Raziskava je bila izvedena na vzorcu 70 reševalcev in je proučevala skladnost delovnih pogojev z zakonodajo, obremenjenost z dodatnimi nalogami, ustreznost organizacije opazovalnih mest, uporabo komunikacijskih sredstev ter zadovoljstvo reševalcev iz vode s programi usposabljanja. Rezultati kažejo, da več kot polovica reševalcev opravlja naloge, ki niso povezane z nadzorom nad kopalci, ter da v poletnih mesecih pogosto presegajo dovoljeno število delovnih ur. Ugotovljena pomanjkljivost je tudi neustrezna postavitev opazovalnih mest na posameznih kopališčih ter ugotovitev, da ponekod ni vzpostavljene telefonske/radijske zveze med reševalci iz vode v delovni izmeni, kar bistveno zmanjšuje učinkovitost ukrepanja ob nesreči. Tretjina reševalcev na delovnem mestu uporablja osebne mobilne telefone in računalnike za krajšanje časa, kar dodatno ogroža varnost kopalcev. Kljub ugotovljenim posameznim pomanjkljivostim, večina vprašanih izraža zadovoljstvo z obstoječim sistemom usposabljanja in obnavljanja licence za delo, pri čemer predlagajo izboljšave predvsem na področju nudenja prve pomoči. Prispevek predlaga izboljšave v organizaciji dela, tehnični opremi in kadrovskih normativih za povečanje varnosti na slovenskih bazenskih kopališčih.This article addresses the working conditions of lifeguards at Slovenian swimming pools. The study with 70 participants assessed compliance with regulations, additional duties, the organization of observation points, use of communication systems, and satisfaction with training programs. Findings reveal frequent additional assignments, excessive working hours, poorly positioned observation stations, and inadequate communication. Despite these challenges, most lifeguards expressed satisfaction with the training system but suggested improvements, especially in first aid training. The article proposes improvements in work organization, technical equipment, and staffing standards to enhance swimmer safety
Ensuring a Safeguarding in the Republic of Slovenia
No full textThe article examines safeguarding, that is, ensuring a safe sporting environment to protect athletes—particularly children and other vulnerable groups—from violence and abuse. It highlights key elements such as risk assessment, prevention, education, and legally grounded procedures, drawing on international legal sources such as the European Convention on Human Rights and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. It also offers a comparative overview of practices in Switzerland, Australia, Canada, the United States, and international sports organizations.Članek obravnava safeguarding oziroma zagotavljanje varnega športnega okolja za zaščito športnikov, zlasti otrok in ranljivih skupin, pred nasiljem in zlorabami. Poudarja ključne značilnosti, ki opredeljujejo ukrepe kot so ocena tveganja, preventiva, izobraževanje ter pravno utemeljeni postopki, pri čemer se opira na mednarodne pravne vire, kot sta Evropska konvencija o človekovih pravicah in Konvencija OZN o otrokovih pravicah. Primerjalno predstavi prakse Švice, Avstralije, Kanade, ZDA in mednarodnih športnih organizacij
Predlog ciljev, standardov znanj in didaktičnih priporočil – Osnovnošolsko izobraževanje
Full text linkPredlog ciljev, standardov znanj in didaktičnih priporočil – Osnovnošolsko izobraževanjePredlog ciljev, standardov znanj in didaktičnih priporočil – Osnovnošolsko izobraževanj
Contractual Representation in Sport: Representatives, Agents, Managers – What’s in a Name?
Full text linkThe primary objective of this paper is to present the current state of the profesion »Agent in sport« with a particular focus on the contractual and legal aspects of representation among stakeholders. A key component of the analysis is the terminological clarification of the field in slovene language, as various terms are used interchangeably in practice to describe the same activity—such as sports representatives, agents, managers, and sports managers. The Football Association of Slovenia (NZS), where this activity is most prevalent, uses the term football agent and has published a dedicated regulation on football agents on its official website. In this paper, we propose the adoption of a new Slovenian term – »zastopnik« (representative).
An agent (zastopnik) is thus defined as a person who represents players, coaches, and clubs in their mutual relations within the sports context. Some international sports federations (e.g., football, athletics) have developed detailed regulatory frameworks and licensing systems for agents (e.g., FIFA, FIBA), while in other sports, representation is governed by informal arrangements. Nevertheless, the field clearly requires systematic and formal regulation across all levels of sport.
The paper begins by outlining the necessary competencies of sports representatives, the different types of representatives, and the legal frameworks that govern cooperation between stakeholders. It also provides an overview of relevant regulations and legislation in the field of sports representation.
In practice, it is increasingly evident that representatives are becoming involved with younger age categories, including children\u27s and youth sports. This trend raises significant concerns, as it creates numerous risks and opportunities for abuse—stemming both from parents’ lack of familiarity with the subject matter and from potential unprofessionalism or ethical misconduct on the part of certain individuals. This is one of the key reasons why a thorough and carefully considered regulation of the field is essential. It is also crucial to empower parents, young athletes, and all parties involved in contractual representation relationships in sport.Cilj prispevka je prikaz stanja zastopništva, proces pogodbenega oziroma pravnega zastopanja med deležniki v športu. Pomeben del je terminološka osvetlitev področja, ker se v praksi za isto dejavnost uporabljajo različni izrazi (zastopniki v športu, agenti v športu, managerji, menedžerji. Nogometna zveza Slovenije (NZS), kjer je dejavnost najbolj razširjena uporablja izraz “nogometni agent” in ima tudi na spletni strani pravilnik o nogometnih agentih. V prispevku predlagamo nov, slovenski izraz – zastopnik.
Zastopnik je torej oseba, ki zastopa igralce, trenerje in klube v medsebojnih razmerjih v športu. Nekatere mednarodne športne zveze (nogomet., atletika) imajo razmerja zelo razdelana in uveden sistem licenciranja zastopnikov (npr FIFA; FIBA), drugje gre za neformalne odnose, vsekakor pa področje potrebuje sistematično formalno ureditev na vseh ravneh športa. V članku uvodoma predstavljamo potrebne kompetence zastopnikov, in vrste zastopnikov in pravne okvirje sodelovanja med deležniki. Predstavljeni so tudi predpisi in zakonodaja na področju zastopništva.
V praksi je tudi opaziti, da zastopniki posegajo v vse mlajše starostne kategorije oz. vse bolj v šport otrok in mladine. Zdi se, da ej tu ogromno pasti oz. možnost zlorab zaradi nepoznavanja materije staršev v športu in po drugi strani zaradi morebitne nestrokovnosti ali etične oporečnosti posameznikov. To je eden poglavitnih razlogov za poglobljeno, skrbno ureditev področja, za potrebno opolnomočenje staršev in mladih športnikov in vseh vključenih v pogodbena razmerja zastopanja v športu
Economic effects of sport: the perspective of major international sporting events
Full text linkIn Slovenia, we have not often researched or discussed sports from an economic perspective, especially not regarding the various economic effects of sports and related industries. Today, sports are no longer just a physical activity; today, sports, directly and indirectly, along with all related industries, represent one of the largest economic areas in the world with numerous social and economic effects. Since Slovenia is one of those countries where the population has a high propensity for sports and also supports it, as does the government, we conducted the Targeted Research Project VP-2344, financed by MGTŠ and ARIS, in which we assess the economic and social effects of sports in Slovenia, particularly in the field of large international sporting events. Through these events, Slovenia presents itself as an excellent organizer and as an interesting sports and tourism destination. The project\u27s results show the multiplicative effects of such events. V Sloveniji o športu nismo velikokrat raziskovali ali govorili z ekonomskega vidika, predvsem ne vidika različnih ekonomskih učinkov športa in z njim povezanih dejavnosti. Danes šport ni več le telesna aktivnost, danes šport neposredno in neposredno, z vsemi povezanimi dejavnostmi, predstavlja eno največjih industrij na svetu z mnogoterimi družbenimi in ekonomskimi učinki. Ker je Slovenija ena od tistih držav, kjer imamo prebivalci visoko stopnjo nagnjenosti k športu in ga tudi podpiramo, prav tako pa ga podpira tudi država, smo izvedli Ciljni raziskovalni projekt VP-2344 (financerja MGTŠ in ARIS*), v katerem vrednotimo ekonomske in družbene učinke športa v Sloveniji, še posebej na področju velikih mednarodnih športnih prireditev. Z njimi se Slovenija predstavlja kot odlična organizatorica in kot zanimiva športno turistična destinacija. Rezultati projekta kažejo multiplikacijske učinke tovrstnih prireditev
