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Preučevanje individualne davčne morale v Evropi z metodami strojnega učenja
Get PDFPurpose: This research examines and contributes to the behavioural literature on voluntary tax compliance. It focuses on the use and potential of machine-learning (ML) methods and models to predict individual tax morale across Europe, and it identifies the factors that influence predictive accuracy.Design/Methodology/Approach: Using data from the fifth wave (2017– 2020) of the European Values Survey (EVS), a data-driven, systematic approach employing six ML methods is applied to predict individual tax morale across Europe. The importance of formal, informal and socio-demographic factors is assessed, and the study tests whether incorporating the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) improves predictive accuracy.Findings: The results indicate that ML methods and models can enhance understanding and prediction of individual tax morale in Europe. Among the deployed models, artificial neural networks (ANNs) achieved the highest accuracy. Accuracy increased across all ML methods when the CPI was included. Attitudes towards bribery, perceptions of immigrants’ impact on the national welfare system, and gender emerged as significant formal, informal and socio-demographic factors.Academic contribution to the field: The study offers a novel application of data-driven ML methods to the prediction of individual tax morale. Given the scarcity of empirical ML research in the social sciences, the findings provide valuable insights in a European context and may serve as a basis for further global research.Practical Implications: The conclusions are particularly relevant for governments and tax administrations seeking to improve tax compliance and revenue collection. In the European context, the results confirm the virtuous circle linking effective government performance, high tax morale and voluntary tax compliance—insights that are crucial for decision-makers, regulators, European institutions and tax-policy makers.Originality/Value: The findings confirm that, when ML methods are applied, individual tax morale can be viewed as an outcome of interactions between formal and informal institutions. They also show that predictive accuracy is higher in countries with lower corruption, as indicated by a higher CPI.
Namen: Raziskava proučuje in nadgrajuje vedenjsko literaturo o prostovoljnem izpolnjevanju davčnih obveznosti. Osredotoča se na uporabo in potencial metod ter modelov strojnega učenja za napoved individualne davčne morale po Evropi ter opredeljuje dejavnike, ki vplivajo na napovedno natančnost. Zasnova/metodologija/pristop: Na podlagi podatkov petega vala (2017– 2020) Evropske raziskave vrednot (EVS) je bil uporabljen podatkovno voden, sistematičen pristop, ki vključuje šest metod strojnega učenja za napovedovanje individualne davčne morale v Evropi. Ocenjena je bila pomembnost formalnih, neformalnih in soci-demografskih dejavnikov, hkrati pa je študija preverila, ali vključitev Indeksa zaznave korupcije (Corruption Perception Index – CPI) poveča napovedno natančnost. Ugotovitve: Rezultati kažejo, da lahko metode in modeli strojnega učenja izboljšajo razumevanje ter napovedovanje individualne davčne morale v Evropi. Med uporabljenimi modeli so umetne nevronske mreže dosegle najvišjo natančnost. Pri vseh metodah strojnega učenja se je natančnost povečala, ko je bil v model vključen CPI. Odnos do podkupovanja, zaznave vpliva priseljencev na nacionalni socialni sistem in spol so se izkazali za pomembne formalne, neformalne in soci-demografske dejavnike. Akademski prispevek k področju: Študija je nov, podatkovno usmerjen pristop uporabe metod strojnega učenja za napovedovanje individualne davčne morale. Zaradi redkosti empiričnih raziskav strojnega učenja v družboslovju ugotovitve ponujajo dragocene vpoglede v evropskem kontekstu in so lahko temelj za nadaljnje globalne raziskave.Praktična uporabnost: Sklepi so posebej pomembni za vlade in davčne uprave, ki želijo izboljšati davčno skladnost in stopnjo pobiranja prihodkov. V evropskem kontekstu rezultati potrjujejo krog pozitivnih povratnih zank, ki povezuje učinkovito delovanje vlade, visoko davčno moralo in prostovoljno izpolnjevanje davčnih obveznosti. Gre za spoznanja, ki so ključna za odločevalce, regulatorje, evropske institucije in oblikovalce davčne politike. Izvirnost/vrednost: Ugotovitve potrjujejo, da lahko pri uporabi metod strojnega učenja individualno davčno moralo obravnavamo kot rezultat interakcij med formalnimi in neformalnimi institucijami. Prav tako kažejo, da je napovedna natančnost večja v državah z nižjo stopnjo korupcije, kar se kaže v višjem CPI
Povezava med evropskimi sredstvi, gospodarsko rastjo in kakovostjo upravljanja v EU
Get PDFThe purpose of this paper is to identify the contextual associations between the absorption of European funds, economic growth, and the quality of governance. The structural funds of the European Union support the strengthening of the economies of its Member States. The efficient use of these funds is achieved through high-quality governance; however, efficient governance presupposes a stable and developed economy. Design/Methodology/Approach: The methodological background comprises a qualitative sequential approach involving a literature review and empirical analysis that provide coherence and viability for the study. We mainly employ quantitative methods, including an econometric model based on panel data for European countries over the period 2007–2020, which represents a novel approach in the literature. Findings: The empirical results indicate a positive relationship between the European funds absorption rate, economic growth, and institutional governance factors.Originality/Value: The article may be considered a useful contribution to understanding the complex relationship between European funds, government quality, and economic growth, thus adding to the existing literature.
Namen tega prispevka je opredeliti kontekstualne povezave med črpanjem evropskih sredstev, gospo-darsko rastjo in kakovostjo upravljanja. Strukturni skladi Evropske unije podpirajo krepitev gospodar-stev držav članic. Učinkovita uporaba teh sredstev je dosežena z visokokakovostnim upravljanjem; ven-dar učinkovito upravljanje predpostavlja stabilno in razvito gospodarstvo. Zasnova/metodologija/pristop: Metodološko izhodišče temelji na kvalitativnem zaporednem pristo-pu, ki vključuje pregled literature in empirično analizo, kar zagotavlja koherenco in izvedljivost študije. Pretežno se uporabljajo kvantitativne metode, vključno z ekonometričnim modelom na podlagi panelnih podatkov za evropske države v obdobju 2007–2020, kar je nov pristop v literaturi. Ugotovitve: Empirični rezultati kažejo na pozitivno razmerje med stopnjo črpanja evropskih sredstev, gospodarsko rastjo in institucionalnimi dejavniki upravljanja. Izvirnost/vrednost: Članek je uporaben prispevek k razumevanju kompleksnega odnosa med evropskimi sredstvi, kakovostjo upravljanja in gospodarsko rastjo ter tako dopolnjuje obstoječo literaturo
Uporaba finančnih poročil v javnem sektorju: primerjalna analiza kategorij uporabnikov informacij
Get PDFPurpose: This paper investigates the extent to which different user groups in the public sector consult financial reports. Because these reports are prepared for a wide audience, we examine whether the intended recipients actually use them and explore variations in how—and why—they are used. Design/methodology/approach: The study concentrates on politicians and public managers, adopting a quantitative design. A bespoke questionnaire was developed and administered by telephone across the Republic of Croatia between February and April 2022. Split-half factor analysis, t-tests and χ² tests were employed to identify differences in both the frequency of use and the reasons for use between the two groups. Findings: Respondents reported that they both receive and actively consult financial reports. Public managers use the reports significantly more often than politicians. Nevertheless, financial reports are generally treated as secondary sources, whereas budget-execution reports are consulted more frequently. The analysis suggests that information relevance and the respondent’s role are the principal determinants of use. The reliance on a single questionnaire instrument constitutes a limitation, discussed in the cited literature. Research limitations/implications: Future research could incorporate additional data-collection methods (e.g. interviews or document analysis) and extend the study to other jurisdictions to enhance generalisability. Originality/value: The study adds empirical evidence to the international debate on the purpose of public-sector financial reporting and clarifies how specific factors shape report use or non-use.
Namen: Prispevek raziskuje, koliko različne skupine uporabnikov v javnem sektorju pregledujejo finančna poročila. Ker so ta poročila namenjena širokemu krogu naslovnikov, preverjamo, ali jih ciljni prejemniki dejansko uporabljajo, ter preučujemo razlike v tem, kako – in zakaj – jih uporabljajo. Zasnova/metodologija/pristop: Študija se osredotoča na politike in javne managerje ter uporablja kvantitativni raziskovalni pristop. Prilagojen vprašalnik je bil pripravljen in od februarja do aprila 2022 izveden po telefonu po celotni Republiki Hrvaški. Za ugotavljanje razlik v pogostosti in razlogih za uporabo med obema skupinama so bili uporabljeni split-half faktorska analiza (metoda razpolovitve), t-testi in χ²-testi. Ugotovitve: Anketiranci poročajo, da finančna poročila tako prejemajo kot jih tudi aktivno pregledujejo. Javni managerji jih uporabljajo precej pogosteje kot politiki. Kljub temu se računovodski izkazi praviloma obravnavajo kot sekundaren vir, poročila o izvrševanju proračuna pa se pregledujejo pogosteje. Analiza kaže, da sta glavna dejavnika uporabe relevantnost informacij in vloga anketiranca. Uporaba enotnega vprašalnika je omejitev, ki je obravnavana v citirani literaturi. Omejitve raziskave/implikacije: Prihodnje raziskave bi lahko vključile dodatne metode zbiranja podatkov (na primer intervjuje ali analizo dokumentov) in razširile študijo na druge jurisdikcije, s čimer bi izboljšali posplošljivost ugotovitev. Izvirnost/vrednost: Študija s svojimi empiričnimi rezultati prispeva k mednarodni razpravi o namenu finančnega poročanja v javnem sektorju in pojasnjuje, kako specifični dejavniki vplivajo na uporabo ali neuporabo poročil
Hiking in the mountains: cultivating a love for nature in children
Get PDFV članku bom predstavila gibanje kot eno tistih področij, ki pomembno vplivajo na celostni razvoj otroka. Predšolsko obdobje je zaznamovano s hitrim in intenzivnim telesnim razvojem, ki je ključnega pomena za otrokovo napredovanje. Osredotočila se bom na hojo v hribe za predšolske otroke.
Predstavila bom pomen gibanja v naravi, ki ima številne pozitivne učinke na motorične spretnosti otrok ter na njihov čustveno-socialni in kognitivni razvoj.
Opisala bom, na kaj moramo biti odrasli pozorni pri načrtovanju hoje v hribe, da bo pohod kar se da prijeten in varen ter da bodo otroci aktivnost doživeli kot pozitivno izkušnjo.
Osredotočila se bom na cilje, ki so temelj za hojo v hribe, za otrokovo motoriko in njegov razvoj.
Poskušala bom predstaviti razlike med hojo v hribe, izvedeno v okviru vrtca, in tisto v okviru družine.
Opisala bom primere dobre prakse, ki sem jih preizkusila pri hoji v hribe tako s svojimi otroki kot z otroki v vrtcu.In the article, I will present movement as one of the areas in a child‘s development that significantly influences their overall growth. The preschool period is characterized by rapid and intensive physical development, which is crucial for a child‘s progression.
I will focus on hiking in the mountains for preschoolers.
I will introduce the significance of movement in nature, which offers numerous positive effects on children‘s motor skills, their socio-emotional, and cognitive development.
I will describe what adults need to consider when planning mountain hikes to ensure that the hike is as enjoyable and safe as possible, and that children perceive the activity as a positive experience.
I will concentrate on the goals that form the basis for mountain hiking, aiming to enhance a child‘s motor skills and overall development.
I will attempt to delineate the differences between mountain hiking carried out within the framework of a preschool or a family setting.
I will illustrate instances of good practice that I have experimented with during mountain hikes, both with my own children and with those in preschool
Understanding muscle function through the electromechanical efficiency index
Get PDFZa bolj poglobljeno razumevanje živčno-mišičnega delovanja se uporablja indeks, ki omogoča vpogled v učinkovitost prenosa električnih impulzov od živčnega sistema do mehanskega odziva. Indeks elektromehanske učinkovitosti (EME) povezuje električne in mehanske parametre mišičnega delovanja med različnimi aktivnostmi. Indeks so razvili za uporabo v raziskovanju na področju športa, rehabilitacije in v kliničnih okoljih. Indeks omogoča vpogled v delovanje notranjih struktur in funkcije mišice, kar je ključno za spremljanje cikla vadbe, mišične funkcije in učinkovitosti rehabilitacije. Kljub obetavnim aplikacijam je pomembno opozoriti na omejitve, kot so majhno število doslej izvedenih raziskav in metodološki izzivi, ki zahtevajo nadaljnje študije za boljše razumevanje ter praktično uporabo indeksa EME v različnih kontekstih.For a more in-depth understanding of neuromuscular function, it is sensible to have an index that provides insight into the efficiency of electrical impulse transmission from the nervous system to mechanical response. Based on this, the Electromechanical Efficiency (EME) index was developed, which connects electrical and mechanical parameters of muscle function during various activities, and explores its application in sports, rehabilitation, and clinical settings. The index provides insight into the intrinsic properties of skeletal muscles, crucial for enhancing exercise monitoring, muscle function, and rehabilitation effectiveness. Despite promising applications, it is important to note limitations such as restricted research scope and methodological constraints, necessitating further studies for better understanding and practical utilization of the EME index in various contexts
The relationship between cognitive and physical function in people with Alzheimer\u27s dementia: a cross-sectional study
Get PDFUvod: Zaradi možnosti nastanka različnih gibalnih težav pri posameznikih z Alzheimerjevo demenco je pomembno ne le spremljanje kognitivnih funkcij, temveč tudi redno in natančno vrednotenje gibalnih funkcij. Namen te raziskave je proučiti razmerja med različnimi merami izida za ocenjevanje gibalnih sposobnosti in stopnjo kognitivnega upada pri osebah z Alzheimerjevo demenco.
Metode: Izvedena je bila retrospektivna prečno-presečna študija, v katero je bilo vključenih 497 bolnikov z Alzheimerjevo demenco. Ocenjene so bile gibalne sposobnosti z baterijo šestih testov: De Mortonovim indeksom premičnosti (DEMMI), 6-minutnim testom hoje (6 MTH), testom hoje na 10 metrov (10 MTH), testom jakosti stiska roke, 30-sekundnim testom vstajanja s stola (STS) ter testom vstani in pojdi (TVP). Kognitivne sposobnosti so bile ocenjene s Kratkim preizkusom spoznavnih sposobnosti (KPSS).
Rezultati: Statistično značilne majhne pozitivne povezave s KPSS (ob vključitvi starosti kot kovariate) so bile ugotovljene med DEMMI (p < 0,001), STS (p > 0,001), testom jakosti stiska roke (p = 0,031) in 6 MTH (p = 0,006), medtem ko sta bila 10 MTH (p = 0,001) in TVP (p < 0,001) statistično značilno negativno povezana s KPSS.
Zaključek: Študija potrjuje, da je upad kognitivnih sposobnosti povezan z gibalnimi sposobnostmi, kar poudarja pomen telesne aktivnosti pri bolnikih z Alzheimerjevo demenco.Introduction: Due to the numerous potential motor impairments in individuals with Alzheimer’s dementia, it is important not only to monitor cognitive function but also to regularly and accurately assess motor abilities. The aim of this study is to examine the relationships between various outcome measures for evaluating motor abilities and the degree of cognitive decline in individuals with Alzheimer’s dementia.
Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted, including 497 patients with Alzheimer’s dementia. Physical funcitons were assessed using a battery of six tests: the De Morton Mobility Index (DEMMI), the 6-minute walk test (6 MWT), the 10-meter walk test (10 MWT), handgrip strength, the 30-second chair stand test (STS), and the Timed Up and Go test (TUG). Cognitive abilities were evaluated using the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE).
Results: Statistically significant low positive correlations with MMSE (while including age as a covariate) were found for DEMMI (p<0.001), STS (p>0.001), handgrip strength (p=0.031), and 6 MWT (p=0.006), while 10 MWT (p=0.001) and TUG (p<0.001). Conversely, 10 MWT (p = 0,001) and TUG (p<0,001) showed statistically significant negative correlations with MMSE.
Conclusion: The study confirms that cognitive decline is associated with motor abilities, emphasizing the importance of physical activity for patients with Alzheimer’s dementia
The role of coaches in the physical preparation of dancers
Get PDFDobra telesna priprava je poleg tehnične dovršenosti, koreografske izvirnosti in estetike gibanja ključna za uspešen nastop plesalcev. Pomembna je tudi z vidika preprečevanja poškodb, saj so te v plesu pogoste. Pri ustrezni telesni pripravi imajo trenerji ključno vlogo, zato je njihovo znanje na tem področju izjemno pomembno. Namen raziskave je bil zato proučiti trenerjev pogled na telesno pripravo za uspešen nastop plesalcev, načrtovanje trenažnega procesa in vlogo njihovih kompetenc. V raziskavi je bilo sodelovalo 36 trenerjev različnih plesnih zvrsti, ki so na podlagi vprašalnika ovrednotili pomembnost formalne izobrazbe, izkušenj v vlogi trenerja in plesalca, gibalnih sposobnosti ter športnega menedžmenta za uspešnost plesalcev. Večina trenerjev (50 %) ima končano peto stopnjo izobrazbe in pogosto prevzamejo trenersko vlogo razmeroma mladi. Kot najpomembnejši dejavnik, ki vpliva na uspeh plesalca, navajajo svoje plesne izkušnje ter jih uvrščajo pred izobrazbo, usposobljenostjo na področju športa in trenerske izkušnje. Med gibalnimi sposobnostmi najmanjšo pomembnost pripisujejo agilnosti. Poleg tega večina (63 %) navaja, da plesni klubi nimajo jasno opredeljenih vlog in odgovornosti v zvezi s pripravo plesalcev. Ti izsledki kažejo prevladujoč poudarek na praktičnih plesnih izkušnjah v primerjavi s formalnim izobraževanjem med trenerji ter poudarjajo potrebo po jasnejših organizacijskih strukturah v plesnih institucijah za optimizacijo priprave plesalcev.Physical preparation is a fundamental aspect of a dancer’s performance, complementing technical precision, choreographic creativity, and aesthetic movement. In addition to enhancing performance quality, adequate physical preparation plays a crucial role in injury prevention, as injuries are common in dance practice. Coaches play a key role in ensuring effective physical conditioning, underscoring the importance of their knowledge and expertise in this domain.
The primary aim of this study was to investigate coaches’ perspectives on the physical preparation of dancers for successful performance, focusing on training process planning and the significance of their competencies. A total of 36 coaches from various dance disciplines participated in the study. Through a structured questionnaire, they evaluated the relevance of formal education, coaching experience, dance background, motor skills, and sports management expertise to dancer success. The majority of coaches (50%) have completed a fifth-level education and often assume coaching roles at a relatively young age. Coaches prioritize their personal dance experience as the most significant factor influencing dancer success, ranking it higher than formal education, specialized sports qualifications, or professional coaching experience. Among motor skills, agility is perceived as the least important. Additionally, 63% coaches report the absence of clearly defined roles and responsibilities related to dancer preparation within dance clubs. These findings suggest a prevailing emphasis on practical dance experience over formal training among coaches and highlight a need for clearer organizational structures within dance institutions to optimize dancer preparation
Duhovnost anateizma
Get PDFThe purpose of the paper is to critically present the essential elements of the concept of anatheism and to show it as a form of spirituality. Its essential expression is human openness and response to the various ways of the divine presence and call. It consists of three parts. The first presents the main ideas of anatheism (return of God as “Other” in a new form after the disappearance of the previous one; type of experience rather than a theory; need to deconstruct the scholastic concept of God), the second shows it as a certain type of spirituality (a way of life in the form of responding to the calls of the imagined divinity), while the third indicates the main areas of experience of the divine call (things, events and persons).Namen prispevka je kritična predstavitev bistvenih elementov koncepta anateizma; obenem ga prikazujemo kot obliko duhovnosti. Njegov temeljni izraz je človekova odprtost in odziv na različne vrste Božje navzočnosti in klica. Prispevek je sestavljen iz treh delov. V prvem so predstavljene glavne ideje anateizma (vrnitev Boga kot ‚Drugega‘ v novi obliki po izginotju prejšnjega; vrsta izkušnje in ne teorije ; potreba po dekonstrukciji sholastičnega pojma Boga), v drugem je prikazan kot določena vrsta duhovnosti (način življenja v obliki odzivanja na klice namišljene božanskosti), v tretjem pa so navedena glavna področja doživljanja Božjega klica (stvari, dogodki in osebe)
The Protestant Studies of Jože Rajhman: Exploring the “Constrained Space” of Communist Yugoslavia, International Historiography, and Ecumenism
Get PDFČlanek obravnava historiografijo Jožeta Rajhmana o reformaciji, in sicer z metodo zgodovine idej in tekstne genealogije. Ugotavlja: Rajhmanovo zgodovinopisje je nezamudniško umeščeno v evropske religijske in historiografske tokove ter premene druge polovice 20. stoletja (ekumenizem, metodološki razvoj zgodovinopisja ter uveljavljanje inter- in multidisciplinarne obravnave, tezno zgodovinopisje pod komunističnim totalitarizmom ter historiografska zgodovina). Rajhman se skozi znanstvena dela o slovenskem protestantizmu kaže kot sodoben interdisciplinarni (teologija, filologija, cerkvena in literarna zgodovina) zgodovinar. Po mentaliteti je soroden raziskovalcem, ki so po drugi svetovni vojni s svojimi temeljnimi deli utirali dotlej neuhojena intelektualna pota v nemškem katoliškem historiografskem prostoru, ter njihovemu razmišljanju o Lutru in reformaciji (Lortz, Iserloh, Manns). Rajhmanova dela zato tvorijo temeljni repertorij za moderno historiografijo o Primožu Trubarju in protestantizmu 16. stoletja na Slovenskem.The article uses textual genealogy and the history of ideas to analyse Jože Rajhman\u27s historiography of the Reformation. It demonstrates how Rajhman\u27s historiographical approach is deeply ingrained in the historiographical and religious currents and changes that occurred in Europe in the second half of the 20th century, such as ecumenism, the development of inter- and multidisciplinary approaches, historiographical history, thesis-driven historiography under communist totalitarianism, and methodological advances in historiography. As a contemporary, multidisciplinary historian who integrates theology, philology, ecclesiastical history, and literary history, Rajhman stands out in his academic works on Slovenian Protestantism. His thoughts on Luther and the Reformation are in line with those of post-World War II scholars who created new lines of inquiry in German Catholic historiographical circles (e.g., Lortz, Iserloh, Manns). Thus, Rajhman\u27s writings serve as a foundational corpus for contemporary historiography on Primož Trubar and Slovenian Protestantism in the 16th century
Syntactic and Semantic Aspects of the Expressive Binominal Noun Phrase and Its Formal Characteristics in Slovene
Get PDFV prispevku predstavimo t. i. ekspresivno dvoimensko samostalniško zvezo (EDSZ), ki izkazuje vzorec Sam1-od-Sam2 in izraža subjektivno vrednotenje Sam2 na podlagi Sam1 (npr. idiot od voznika). V teoretičnem delu obravnavamo ključne skladenjske in pomenske vidike zgradbe, pri čemer izhajamo iz študij na podlagi angleščine (prim. that idiot of a driver). Zgradba je posebna zaradi naslednjih lastnosti: ne gre za običajno razmerje med jedrom in desnim prilastkom; Sam1 in Sam2 sta v prisojevalnem razmerju (voznik je idiot); predlog je vezni element; Sam1 predstavlja skladenjsko, Sam2 pomensko jedro; Sam1 posnema pridevnik v razmerju do Sam2 (prim. idiotski voznik); pridevnik pred Sam1 lahko pomensko modificira Sam1 ali Sam2 (npr. ta neotesani idiot od voznika). V empiričnem delu na podlagi korpusno pridobljenih podatkov preverimo naslednje formalne lastnosti slovenske zgradbe: rabo zaimkov in lastnih imen, števnost in slovnično število ter vrste in vlogo modifikacije. Kljub nekaterim odstopanjem v primerjavi z angleško zgradbo (odsotnost člena, možnost rabe zaimka pred Sam2 in sprejemljivost neštevnih samostalnikov kot Sam1 in Sam2) vzorci rabe potrjujejo, da se slovenska zgradba sklada s teoretičnim opisom EDSZ, ki ga predlagajo obstoječe študije.The paper presents the type of NP known as an expressive binominal noun phrase (EBNP), which displays the pattern N1-od-N2 in Slovene / N1-of-a-N2 in English, and expresses a subjective evaluation of N2 on the basis of N1 (e.g., that idiot of a driver). The theoretical part discusses the key syntactic and semantic aspects of the structure, drawing upon studies examining its use in English. What makes it special is the following characteristics: absence of the ordinary head-postmodifier relation; N1 and N2 exhibit a predicative relationship (that driver is an idiot); the preposition acts as a linker; N1 represents the syntactic head and N2 the semantic head; N1 mimics an adjective in a relationship with N2 (cf. that idiotic driver); an adjective positioned in front of N1 may semantically modify N1 or N2 (e.g., that reckless idiot of a driver). The empirical part presents a corpus-based analysis of the following formal features of the Slovene EBNP: the use of pronouns and proper names, countability and grammatical number, the types and role of modification. Despite some deviations in comparison with the English EBNP (absence of the article, applicability of pronouns as determiners of N2, acceptability of uncountable nouns as N1 and N2), the patterns of use confirm that the Slovene EBNP accords with the theoretical description of the EBNP proposed by the existing studies