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Vpliv funkcije samodejnega popravljanja v programih za urejanje besedil na akademsko pisanje učencev in učenk angleščine kot drugega tujega jezika
Full text linkThe intrusion of technology into language education is undeniable. However, its impact on English as a Second Language (ESL) learners remains unexplored. This study explores how the text-processing and suggestion features of Microsoft Word affect the English language development of ESL learners. The writing samples show that while beginners make fewer spelling and punctuation errors, prolonged reliance on software weakens long-term language proficiency. This finding is supported by cluster analysis of first-year undergraduates, thirdyear undergraduates, and postgraduates. Conversely, first-year undergraduates learners excel in structuring paragraphs and writing a variety of sentences, which are the areas untouched by automation offered in the tested software. Semi-structured interviews with research-active academics and postgraduate students further validated these findings, highlighting a critical decline in writing confidence due to over-dependence on emerging technology. The study underscores the hidden costs of convenience, urging a recalibration of technology-integrated language pedagogy.Vdor tehnologije v učenje jezikov je nesporen, a je njen vpliv na angleščino kot drugi tuji jezik premalo raziskan. Študija raziskuje, kako funkcije samodejnega popravljanja in predlogov v programu Microsoft Word vplivajo na razvoj znanja angleščine pri študentih in študentkah angleščine kot drugega tujega jezika. Pisni vzorci so pokazali, da začetniki naredijo manj napak pri črkovanju in ločilih, a dolgotrajna odvisnost od programske opreme oslabi dolgoročno jezikovno znanje. To potrjuje analiza prvega letnika, tretjega letnika in podiplomskih študentov in študentk. Prvi letnik se je sicer izkazal pri strukturiranju odstavkov in variiranju povedi, ki ju programska oprema ne avtomatizira. Polstrukturirani intervjuji z raziskovalci in raziskovalkami in podiplomskimi študenti in študentkami so ugotovitve potrdili ter izpostavili občuten upad samozavesti pri pisanju zaradi pretirane odvisnosti od sodobne tehnologije. Raziskava izpostavi skriti davek udobja in nujnost ponovnega uravnoteženja pedagoških pristopov pri vključevanju tehnologije v jezikovni pouk
Transkreacija z umetno inteligenco v globalnem marketingu: spoznanja iz Irana
Full text linkThis study examines AI-powered transcreation’s role in improving cross-cultural brand communication. We employed GPT-3 to evaluate AI’s ability to enhance global marketing through improved translation and adaptation of brand messages. Traditional translation methods often fail to capture brand-specific emotional resonance across cultures, but AI tools may address this challenge. Our research compared 10 translation students and 10 professional translators in translating/transcreating brand taglines from Persian to English. An initial test without AI showed professionals outperforming students. After six weeks of GPT-3 training, however, students surpassed professionals, as judged by expert raters using standardized criteria. The findings indicate that targeted AI training can improve transcreation quality. The study also underscores the value of human judgment in crafting prompts and choosing optimal AI outputs. These results also offer insights for translation education, professional training, and global marketing strategies.Študija ugotavlja, kako lahko transkreacija (oz. preustvaritev), podprta z umetno inteligenco, izboljša medkulturno komuniciranje blagovne znamke. Z GPT-3 smo ovrednotili zmožnost UI, da s pomočjo izpopolnjenega prevoda in priredbo oglasnih sloganov okrepi trženje blagovne znamke. Klasični prevajalski pristopi pogosto ne zajamejo kulturno specifične čustvene note posamezne blagovne znamke, medtem ko se orodja UI s tem izzivom lahko spoprimejo. V raziskavi je 10 študentov in študentk prevajanja in 10 profesionalnih prevajalcev in prevajalk prevajalo/transkreativno prilagajalo perzijske oglasne slogane v angleščino. V začetnem preizkusu brez pomoči UI so bili profesionalni prevajalci in prevajalke uspešnejši, po šesttedenskem usposabljanju za delo z GPT-3 pa so študenti in študentke po oceni strokovne komisije, ki je upoštevala standardizirana merila, prehiteli profesionalce. Rezultati kažejo, da ciljno usposabljanje za delo z UI izboljša kakovost transkreacije. Študija kaže tudi na pomen človeške presoje pri oblikovanju napotkov in izbiri optimalnih odgovorov UI ter nudi tudi nove vpoglede za izobraževanje prevajalcev in prevajalk, strokovno usposabljanje in globalne tržne strategije
Generativna umetna inteligenca v pragmatiki: analiza natančnosti samodejne klasifikacije govornih dejanj v Pinterjevi drami Zabava za rojstni dan
Full text linkThis study explores the feasibility of using generative AI (ChatGPT, Gemini, and DeepSeek) to automate speech act annotation in Harold Pinter’s play The Birthday Party. Three chatbots – ChatGPT, Gemini, and DeepSeek – were tested under three scenarios varying in the amount of theoretical material provided. Each chatbot’s output was compared to a manually annotated reference via a Python script measuring classification accuracy. Scenario 2 produced the highest accuracy overall (75–82%), while Scenario 1 underperformed, owing to incorrect reliance on external typologies, and Scenario 3 showed signs of overfitting. ChatGPT o1 emerged as the most accurate model, achieving 82% accuracy in Scenario 2. The findings suggest that GenAI chatbots can serve as valuable preliminary annotators when good prompt-engineering and well-curated theoretical material are provided. Future research could extend this methodology to more context-dependent texts, further refining promptengineering strategies and exploring larger linguistic corpora.Študija raziskuje smiselnost rabe generativne umetne inteligence (ChatGPT, Gemini in DeepSeek) za avtomatizacijo anotacije govornih dejanj v Pinterjevi drami Zabava za rojstni dan. Trije klepetalni roboti – ChatGPT, Gemini in DeepSeek – so bili testirani v treh scenarijih, ki so se razlikovali glede na obseg predloženega teoretičnega gradiva. Rezultati vsakega klepetalnega robota so bili primerjani z ročno anotirano različico s pomočjo Python skripte, ki je izmerila natančnost klasifikacije. Scenarij 2 je na splošno dosegel najvišjo natančnost (75–82 %), medtem ko je bil scenarij 1 zaradi neustreznega zanašanja na tuje tipologije preslab, scenarij 3 pa je kazal znake preprileganja (angl. overfitting). ChatGPT o1 se je izkazal za najnatančnejši model, saj je v scenariju 2 dosegel 82-odstotno zanesljivost. Ugotovitve kažejo, da lahko klepetalni roboti GEN-UI služijo kot koristni predhodni anotatorji, če so na voljo dobro zasnovani pozivi in dobro pripravljeno teoretično gradivo. Prihodnje raziskave bi lahko to metodologijo razširile na besedila, ki so bolj odvisna od konteksta, nadalje izpopolnile strategije inženiringa pozivov in raziskale večje jezikovne korpuse
Analysis of the performance of the wood industry in Slovenia and the factorsaffecting it
Full text linkPrispevek analizira uspešnost slovenskega lesnega sektorja, zlasti panog C16 (proizvodnja lesa in lesnih izdelkov) in C31 (proizvodnja pohištva), v primerjavi z EU. Ugotavlja, da je lesna industrija v Sloveniji pomemben gospodarski sektor, ki prispeva približno 1,7 % BDP ter zagotavlja številna delovna mesta. Kljub temu se panoga sooča z izzivi nizke produktivnosti, zlasti v pohištvenem sektorju. Analiza temelji na podatkih iz Eurostata, AJPES in anketiranju podjetij. Glavne ugotovitve kažejo na premajhna vlaganja v neotipljivi kapital (znanje, inovacije, digitalizacijo), premajhno medpodjetniško sodelovanje in manjšo strateško usmerjenost. Prispevek opozarja na ključne trende – digitalizacijo, podnebne spremembe, prehod na trajnost in krožno gospodarstvo – ter poudarja potrebo po večjih vlaganjih v tehnologijo, oblikovanje in razvoj kadrov. Za izboljšanje konkurenčnosti slovenske lesne industrije so ključni povezovanje podjetij, uvedba novih poslovnih modelov, usmerjenost v inovacije ter sistemske politike za podporo investicijam. Priporočila vključujejo spodbujanje raziskav in razvoja, boljšo izrabo digitalnih orodij ter vzpostavitev učinkovitejšega podpornega okolja.The paper analyses the performance of the Slovenian wood sector, focusing on sectors C16 (wood and wood product manufacturing) and C31 (furniture manufacturing), in comparison with the wider EU. The wood industry represents a significant part of the Slovenian economy, contributing around 1.7% of GDP and providing substantial employment. Despite recent growth, the sector faces challenges related to low productivity, particularly in the furniture segment. The analysis is based on Eurostat, AJPES, and firm-level survey data. Key findings indicate underinvestment in intangible assets (knowledge, innovation, digitization), weak inter-firm collaboration, and limited strategic orientation. The study highlights critical trends – digitalization, climate change, sustainability, and the circular economy – and emphasizes the need for enhanced investments in technology, design, and workforce development. Improving competitiveness requires firm cooperation, new business models, a focus on innovation, and systemic policies to support investment. The paper recommends strengthening R&D, increasing the use of digital tools, and building a more supportive institutional framework to enable structural transformation and sustainable growth of the wood processing industry in Slovenia
Prof. Dr Marko Petrič received the Jesenko Lifetime Achievement Award
Full text linkProf. dr. Marko Petrič z Oddelka za lesarstvo (Biotehniška fakulteta, Univerza v Ljubljani) je 14. marca 2025 prejel Jesenkovo nagrado za življenjsko delo, ki je najprestižnejša nagrada Biotehniške fakultete. Nagrada, ki jo fakulteta podeljuje že od leta 1973, je priznanje za izjemne dosežke v znanosti, izobraževanju ter prispevek k razvoju gospodarstva in družbe.On 14th March 2025, Prof. Dr Marko Petrič from the Department of Wood Science and Technology (Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana) received the Jesenko Lifetime Achievement Award, the most prestigious award of the Biotechnical Faculty. The prize, which has been awarded since 1973, recognizes outstanding achievements in science, education and the development of the Slovenian economy and society
UČINKI VADBENEGA MODELA TABATE NA USPEŠNOST GORSKIH KOLESARJEV
Full text linkThe aim of this study was to examine the development of anaerobic (maximum strength), aerobic (endurance), and heart rate numbers with the six-week Tabata Training Model applied to mountain biking athletes between the ages 14-18. A total 20 mountain bike athletes with a mean age of 15.45 ± 1.15 years participated in the study. The participants were randomly divided into two groups. The Traditional Training Group (CG) consisted of nine people and they applied the traditional training program for six weeks. The Tabata Training Group (TTG) consisted of 10 participants, and they, unlike CG, performed Tabata Interval Training on three days of the Traditional Training Program. CG did interval, rest, tempo, and endurance training for six weeks. The pre-test and post-test results showed that, aerobic power values increased by 10,7% in TTG; and 5,6% in CG, and mean power values increased by 8,6% in TTG; and 5,5% in CG. VO2max values while increased by 5,3% in TTG, it increased by 3,9% in CG, mean pulse values decreased by 0,7% in TTG and 2,8% in CG. As a result, it was seen that the Tabata Interval Model, which includes Tabata Interval Trainings applied for six weeks to high trained mountain bikers, increased the performance. In light of these results, it can be said that the Tabata Training Model is an effective training model that can be used to improve performance in high-level mountain bikers.Namen te študije je bil preučiti razvoj anaerobne in aerobne vzdržljivosti ter srčne frekvence s šesttedenskim vadbenim modelom tabata, ki so ga uporabljali gorski kolesarji, stari od 14 do 18 let. V raziskavi je sodelovalo 20 gorskih kolesarjev, povprečno starih 15,45 ± 1,15 let, ki so bili naključno razdeljeni v dve skupini. Skupino s tradicionalno vadbo (CG) je sestavljalo devet kolesarjev, ki so šest tednov uporabljali tradicionalni program vadbe. Skupino, ki je izvajala vadbo tabate (TTG), je sestavljalo deset kolesarjev, ki so za razliko od skupine CG tri dni tradicionalnega programa vadbe izvajali intervalno vadbo, imenovano tabata. Skupina CG je šest tednov izvajala intervalno vadbo, počitek, tempo in vzdržljivostno vadbo. Rezultati pred začetkom študije in po njej so pokazali, da so se vrednosti aerobne moči v skupini TTG povečale za 10,7 %, v skupini CG pa za 5,6 %, vrednosti povprečne moči pa za 8,6 % v skupini TTG in za 5,5 % v skupini CG. Vrednosti VO2max so se pri TTG povečale za 5,3 %, pri CG pa za 3,9 %, srednje vrednosti srčne frekvence pa so se pri TTG zmanjšale za 0,7 %, pri CG pa za 2,8 %. Ugotovljeno je bilo, da intervalna model vadbe, ki vključuje tabata intervalne treninge po štetih tednih izvajanja pri gorskih kolesarjih poveča zmogljivost bolj kot tradicionalna vadba. Glede na te rezultate lahko rečemo, da je vadbe tabate učinkovit model, ki se lahko uporablja za izboljšanje zmogljivosti pri vrhunskih gorskih kolesarjih
Preserving health: the main motive for exercising in the senior exercise park for a nursing home residents
Full text linkUvod: Cilj raziskave je bil ugotoviti motive in stališča stanovalcev doma starejših za vadbo v Senior vadbenem Parku (SVP). Metode: V raziskavi je prostovoljno sodelovalo 50 stanovalcev Doma starejših občanov Šiška v Ljubljani (79,3 ± 8,4 let; 80,0% žensk), od katerih je 25 vadilo v SVP, 25 pa ne. Poleg opisne statistike, sta bila uporabljena tudi t-test za en vzorec glede na fiksno vrednost in hi-kvadrat test. Rezultati: Telesna aktivnost, ki so jo anketiranci izvajali v preteklosti ni bila značilno povezana (p>0,05) z njihovo vadbo v SVP. Več kot polovica vadečih je v SVP vadila pet- in večkrat tedensko, kar je bilo tudi značilno (p<0,05) pogosteje od splošno priporočene 3-krat tedenske vadbe. Pri tem je večina za izvedbo posamezne vadbene enote porabila do 30 minut. Najpogostejši motivacijski dejavniki za vključevanje v SVP so bili zdravstveni dejavniki, izziv in korist ter radovednost. Med razlogi, zaradi katerih se nekateri stanovalci doma niso vključili v vadbo, so bile najpogosteje omenjene zdravstvene težave in telesna/gibalna oviranost ter nezainteresiranost za vadbo. Pri analizi stališč do vadbe v SVP se je pokazalo, da se med vsemi oblikami vadbe, ki se v domu izvajajo, vadeči poleg hoje in sprehodov najpogosteje odločajo za vadbo v SVP. Slednja jim koristi predvsem zato, ker lahko veliko lažje opravljajo vsakdanja opravila, se bolje počutijo in so bolje razpoloženi. Diskusija in zaključek: Postavitev SVP v domovih za starejše občane je vsekakor smotrna in predstavlja pomembno pridobitev, saj lahko bistveno prispeva k dvigu telesne aktivnosti njenih stanovalcev ter posredno pozitivno vpliva na njihovo zdravje in vzdušje v domu. Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the motives and attitudes of the Nursing Home residents for exercising in Senior Exercise Park (SEP). Methods: Fifty volunteers (79.3 ± 8.4 years; 80% women; 50% exercising in SEP) were interviewed. Beside the descriptive statistics, a one-sample t-test and a chi-square test were used. Results: The results showed that physical activity (PA) performed by the respondents in the past was not significantly (p>0.05) related to their engagement in the SEP. More than a half of those who had been exercising in the SEP were exercising five or more times per week, which was also significantly (p<0.05) more frequent than the recommended three times per week. The majority of those who exercised in the SEP spent up to 30 minutes for each exercise session. The most frequent motives for exercising in the SEP were medical/health factors, challenge/benefit and curiosity. Among the reasons why some Nursing Home residents had not engaged in the SEP exercise, the most frequently mentioned were health problems, physical difficulties and lack of interest. The main benefit of the SEP exercise was the ability to perform everyday tasks much easier, feeling better and being in a better mood. Discussion and Conclusions: Installation of SEPs in the Nursing Homes is reasonable and could represent an important home’s achievement, as it can significantly contribute to the increase in PA of its residents. Moreover, it can also have an indirect positive effect on their health and overall home\u27s atmosphere.
Posredniška vloga perfekcionizma glede telesnega videza pri določanju vzročne povezave med zaznanimi pritiski in dojemanjem videza
Full text linkThis study aimed to examine how perceived pressures impact the perception of appearance, with physical appearance perfectionism acting as a mediator. A total of 310 adults (Mage = 30.69, SD = 10.3 years), including 150 women and 160 men aged 18-60 years, participated in this cross-sectional study. The path analysis was conducted to test the mediating role of physical appearance perfectionism in the relationship between the perception of appearance and perceived pressures related to appearance. We modeled the influence of perceived pressures related to appearance on the perception of appearance through worry about imperfection regarding their physical appearance. The resulting model achieved an excellent fit. The full mediating effect of the worry about imperfection in predicting the perception of appearance with perceived pressures was significant (p < .001). Perceived pressure from peers/significant others and the media positively and significantly predicted the worry about imperfection (path coefficient = 0.277, p < .007; path coefficient = 0.163, p < .00, respectively). The worry about imperfection significantly contributes to the negative perception of appearance (path coefficient = -0.38, p < .001). As a result, worry about imperfection regarding physical appearance was determined as a mediator between perceived pressures related to physical appearance and perception of appearance.Namen te študije je bil preučiti, kako zaznani pritiski vplivajo na dojemanje videza, pri čemer perfekcionizem glede telesnega videza deluje kot mediator. V presečni študiji je sodelovalo 310 odraslih (povprečna starost = 30,69 let, SD = 10,3 let), med njimi 150 žensk in 160 moških, starih med 18 in 60 let. Za preverjanje mediacijske vloge perfekcionizma glede telesnega videza v odnosu med dojemanjem videza in zaznanimi pritiski, povezanimi z videzom, je bila uporabljena analiza poti. Modelirali smo vpliv zaznanih pritiskov, povezanih z videzom, na dojemanje videza prek skrbi zaradi nepopolnosti glede telesnega videza. Dobljeni model se je odlično prilegal podatkom. Popolna mediacijska vloga skrbi zaradi nepopolnosti pri napovedovanju dojemanja videza ob prisotnosti zaznanih pritiskov je bila statistično značilna (p < 0,001). Zaznani pritiski s strani vrstnikov/pomembnih drugih in medijev so pozitivno in statistično značilno napovedovali skrb zaradi nepopolnosti (koeficient poti = 0,277, p < 0,007; koeficient poti = 0,163, p < 0,00). Skrb zaradi nepopolnosti pomembno prispeva k negativnemu dojemanju videza (koeficient poti = -0,38, p < 0,001). Skrb zaradi nepopolnosti glede telesnega videza je tako opredeljena kot mediator med zaznanimi pritiski, povezanimi s telesnim videzom, in dojemanjem videza
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Full text linkDear readers,We are pleased to present the special issue of Kinesiologia Slovenica dedicated to the FIEPS Europe 2025 congress. This event will be held in the stunning city of Antalya, Turkiye, from April 24-27, 2025. The topic of the conference “Inspiring Excellence: Empowering the future of Physical Education and Sport” is very actual today. We must really think about what the physical education and sport is focused on today, which role it plays in changing society, in solving different physical and social problems. Ibelieve that the congress as well as this special issue will bring us answers on many questions, indicates further trends and perspectives of physical education and sport development, and describe new position and role of physical education and sport in amulticultural society. This issue highlights diverse research papers in the field of kinesiology, and all the published articles reflect the interdisciplinary nature of kinesiology and its importance in enhancing human health and performance. As a scientific journal, we promote and explore the knowledge that advances these areas of science.We wish all readers an enjoyable read and would like to thank the authors and reviewers for their contributions to this issue.
With best regards,Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dario NovakFIEPS Europe presidentDragi bralci,z veseljem vam predstavljamo posebno izdajo revije Kinesiologia Slovenica, posvečeno kongresu FIEPS Europe 2025. Dogodek bo potekal v čudovitem mestu Antalya v Turčiji, od 24. do 27. aprila 2025. Tema konference »Navdihovanje odličnosti: Krepitev prihodnosti športne vzgoje in športa« je danes zelo aktualna. Resnično moramo razmisliti o tem, na kaj je danes usmerjena športna vzgoja in šport, kakšno vlogo imata pri spreminjanju družbe ter pri reševanju različnih telesnih in socialnih izzivov. Verjamem, da nambosta tako kongres kot tudi ta posebna izdaja revije ponudili odgovore na številna vprašanja, nakazali nadaljnje trende in perspektive razvoja športne vzgoje in športa ter opisali nov položaj in vlogo športne vzgoje in športa v večkulturni družbi.Ta številka izpostavlja raznolike raziskovalne prispevke s področja kineziologije, pri čemer vsi objavljeni članki odražajo interdisciplinarno naravo kineziologije in njen pomen za izboljšanje zdravja in zmogljivosti človeka. Kot znanstvena revija spodbujamo in raziskujemo znanja, ki napredujejo na teh področjih znanosti.Vsem bralcem želimo prijetno branje, avtorjem in recenzentom pa se iskreno zahvaljujemo za njihov prispevek k tej številki.
Lepo vas pozdravljam,
izr. prof. dr. Dario Novak, predsednik FIEPS Europ
Deductive and Inductive Approaches to Teaching the Grammar of Slovene as a Second and Foreign Language
Full text linkV prispevku predstavljamo vpliv uporabe deduktivnega (naprej pravilo, nato zgledi in utrjevanje) in induktivnega pristopa (zgledi, utrjevanje, pravilo) na znanje dveh slovničnih kategorij v slovenščini – sklona samostalnika in pridevnika ter glagolskega vida – in motivacijo študentov (n = 141), in sicer tudi glede na njihov prvi jezik. Pri znanju in motivaciji je v splošnem vidna močnejša tendenca po induktivnem pristopu; bil je v prednosti pri poučevanju oblikoslovne vsebine – sklona samostalnika in pridevnika –, medtem ko je bil pri poučevanju pomenske sestavine – glagolskega vida – v rahlem zaostanku oz. med pristopoma ni bilo bistvene razlike. Glede na prvi jezik so se pri sklonu ne glede na pristop bolje odrezali tisti iz neslovanskega, pri glagolskem vidu pa tisti iz slovanskega okolja. Študente je pri obravnavi sklona in glagolskega vida bolj motiviral induktivni pristop. Slovensko oblikoslovje je torej smiselno in učinkovito poučevati (tudi) induktivno.In this paper, we present the impact of deductive (first the rule, then examples and exercises) and inductive approaches (examples, exercises, the rule) on mastering two grammatical categories in Slovene – the noun and adjective case and the verbal aspect – and on the motivation of students (n = 141), as well as in relation to the students’ first languages. In terms of knowledge and motivation, there was a stronger tendency towards the inductive approach, which was preferred for the teaching of morphological content – noun and adjective cases – and slightly less for the teaching of the semantic component – i.e. the verbal aspect – but there was no significant difference between the two approaches in this case. Regarding their first language, students from non-Slavic backgrounds had better results in the case category, and students from Slavic backgrounds had better results in the verbal aspect, regardless of the approach used. When learning about the case and verbal aspect, students were more motivated by the inductive approach. We have concluded that it is (also) sensible and effective to approach the teaching of Slovenian morphology inductively