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The Epigraphic Monument of Domenico Diedo on the Praetorian Palace in Koper
No full textČlanek na celovit način obravnava epigrafski napis v zgodovinskem mestnem jedru Kopra, ki se nahaja na dnu desnega stebra nosilca zunanjega balkona Pretorske palače iz leta 1447. Podana sta slovenski prevod in razlaga epigrafskega besedila, izklesanega v gotski pisavi, ki predstavlja redkost na stavbi, sicer bogato okrašeni z epigrafskimi zapisi. Raziskava temelji na primerjavi objavljenih prerisov in fotografij (Caprin, Cherini, Radossi, Alisi) ter na analizi strokovne literature o razvoju palače (Semi, Hoyer, Kovač). Posebna pozornost je namenjena vprašanju umestitve plošče in nepopolnosti heraldične podobe grba, kar odpira možnost, da je bil spomenik prvotno predviden za drugo lokacijo. V članku so obravnavane tudi različne interpretacije letnice, pri čemer se razčisti napačno povezovanje z letom 1477 in potrdi datacija v leto 1447, ko je bil Domenico Diedo podestat in kapitan Kopra. Prispevek tako prinaša nove poglede na epigrafsko dediščino Pretorske palače in odpira možnosti za nadaljnje raziskave umestitve ter pomena njenih napisov.This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of an epigraphic inscription located in the historic city centre of Koper, carved at the base of the right column supporting the outer balcony of the Praetorian Palace in 1447. A Slovenian translation and interpretation of the inscription are presented, with attention to its Gothic script, a rare feature on a building otherwise richly adorned with epigraphic records. The research is based on the comparison of published drawings and photographs (Caprin, Cherini, Radossi, Alisi) and on the analysis of scholarly literature concerning the development of the palace (Semi, Hoyer, Kovač). Special consideration is given to the placement of the plaque and the incomplete heraldic image of the coat of arms, which suggests that the monument may have originally been intended for another location. The study also examines different interpretations of the dating, clarifying the erroneous association with the year 1477 and confirming 1447, when Domenico Diedo served as podestà and captain of Koper. The contribution offers new perspectives on the epigraphic heritage of the Praetorian Palace and opens the way for further research into the placement and significance of its inscriptions
Vpliv prekomerne telesne mase na porazdelitev plantarnega pritiska in sposobnost vzdrževanja ravnotežja pri aktivni odrasli populaciji
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Developing Reading Skills in Slovenian Lessons through Didactic Games
No full textDidaktična igra je pri pouku slovenščine odlično orodje oz. učna metoda za razvijanje bralne zmožnosti. Učencem predstavlja mehek prehod v svet branja in razvijanje sporazumevalne (govorjenje, pisanje, branje ter poslušanje) ter bralne (branje z razumevanjem, tiho in glasno branje, samostojno branje, branje različnih vrst besedil) zmožnosti. V strokovnem prispevku se bomo usmerili v teoretična in praktična izhodišča didaktične igre pri pouku slovenščine na področju spodbujanja ter razvijanja bralne zmožnosti in iskali pristope za spodbujanje le-te. S tem namenom smo ustvarili komplet didaktičnih iger za učence prvega razreda osnovne šole, ki je oblikovan tako, da poleg razvijanja branja in pisanja besed z velikimi tiskanimi črkami, razvijanja bralne spretnosti (tehnike), poimenovanja bitij, predmetov, dejanj s knjižnimi besedami in besednimi zvezami, navajanja knjižnih besed z istega tematskega polja in razvijanja besedišča dosegamo še učne cilje z drugih predmetnih področij. Izsledki kažejo, da učence z didaktičnimi igrami pri pouku slovenščine lažje motiviramo in spodbudimo k branju ter razvijanju bralne zmožnosti. Ob tem dosegajo zastavljene učne cilje in branje doživljajo kot užitek, hkrati pa pridejo do spoznanja, da jim branje omogoča načrtovanje trajnostnega načina mišljenja v njihovih življenjskih situacijah. S takšnim delom lahko dosežemo vizijo trajnostne pismenosti za prihodnost ter večje zanimanje za branje pri učencih ne samo v prvem vzgojno-izobraževalnem obdobju, ampak tudi kasneje, ko prične zanimanje za branje med osnovnošolci upadati.The didactic game is an excellent tool or teaching method for developing reading skills in the Slovenian language classroom. It provides a smooth transition into the world of reading and develops students‘ communication (speaking, writing, reading and listening) and reading (reading comprehension, reading silently and aloud, independent reading, different types of texts) skills. In this paper, we will focus on the theoretical and practical foundations of didactic play in teaching the Slovenian language in the field of promoting and developing reading ability and look for approaches to stimulate it. To this end, we have created a set of didactic games for pupils in the first grade of primary school, which is designed in such a way that, in addition to developing the reading and writing of capitalized words, developing reading skills (technique), naming beings, objects, actions with book words and phrases, quoting book words from the same subject field and developing vocabulary, we also achieve learning objectives in other subject areas. The results show that didactic games in Slovenian lessons help to motivate and encourage pupils to read and develop their reading skills. In doing so, they achieve their learning objectives and experience reading as a pleasure, while at the same time realizing that reading enables them to plan sustainable ways of thinking in their life situations. This work can help to achieve the vision of sustainable literacy for the future and to increase interest in reading among pupils beyond the first cycle of education
Thermal energy storage and leakage prevention of phase change materials via one-step impregnation and in-situ polymerization process in hardwood
No full textWood is a versatile material widely used in building construction, but its low thermal mass limits its ability to regulate indoor temperatures and mitigate thermal load peaks. Phase change materials are effective at storing thermal energy, but when impregnated into wood, they leak out, compromising performance and restricting their use in buildings. This study introduces a novel one-step impregnation process combined with in-situ polymerization using furfuryl alcohol and a capric-stearic acid phase change material mixture to create a sustainable material for thermal energy storage. Various formulations were tested on European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) to evaluate effectiveness of the approach. The results confirm that this method successfully prevents phase change material leakage. Moreover, differential scanning calorimetry and nuclear magnetic resonance verified that phase change materials retain their thermal energy storage functionality, with no chemical cross-linking between the phase change materials and furfuryl alcohol. The treated wood showed up to 185 % higher thermal energy storage capacity, enhanced dimensional stability (anti-swelling efficiency up to 87 %), and 28 % higher compressive strength than untreated wood. It is a step towards sustainable, multifunctional, leakage-free, enhanced mechanical properties, improved dimensional stability wood for thermal energy storage for building applications, with potential for further optimisation and characterisation
Ovire v gostinstvu
No full textThe study aims to empower hotel operators in prospective tourist spots, aiding informed decision-making in navigating the dynamic hospitality landscape. The study investigates challenges in the hotel industry to aid practitioners and researchers. It combines secondary data from expert blogs and research articles with primary data from 230 Indian hotel managers surveyed via a Likert scale questionnaire from January to March 2024. Validity and reliability are ensured through first-order constructs. Data analysis utilizes SPSS-22 for exploratory factor analysis and Amos17 for confirmatory factor analysis. Theoretical frameworks from prior literature were examined to inform the selection of variables. A two-part questionnaire was devised to gather demographic information, years of experience, etc., followed by a section employing a 5-point Likert scale to explore our proposed hypothesis. Initially identifying twenty-seven global challenges, the study highlights three key factors – marketing, operational, and human resources – relevant to the Indian context, encompassing 25 specific challenges. Notably, challenges in the Economic/Financial Factor show low manifestation in India. The study emphasizes the burgeoning tourism potential in Eastern India and the proactive measures taken by hotel industries to meet global guest demands. While Eastern India is the primary focus, insights extend to emerging tourist destinations worldwide.Namen raziskave je opolnomočiti hotelske operaterje v perspektivnih turističnih krajih in jim pomagati pri odločanju na podlagi informacij pri navigaciji v dinamični gostinski pokrajini. Raziskava preučuje izzive v hotelski industriji z namenom pomoči strokovnjakom in raziskovalcem. Združuje sekundarne podatke s strokovnih blogov in iz raziskovalnih člankov s primarnimi podatki 230 indijskih hotelskih menedžerjev, anketiranih z vprašalnikaom Likertove lestvice od januarja do marca 2024. Veljavnost in zanesljivost sta zagotovljeni s konstrukti prvega reda. Analiza podatkov uporablja SPSS-22 za raziskovalno faktorsko analizo in Amos-17 za potrditveno faktorsko analizo. Teoretični okviri iz predhodne literature so bili preučeni, da bi zagotovili izbiro spremenljivk. Oblikovan je bil dvodelni vprašalnik za zbiranje demografskih podatkov, dolgoletnih izkušenj itd., ki mu je sledil del, ki uporablja petstopenjsko Likertovo lestvico za raziskovanje predlagane hipoteze. Sprva identificira 27 globalnih izzivov, raziskava pa izpostavlja tri ključne dejavnike – trženje, delovanje in človeški viri –, pomembne za indijski kontekst, ki zajema 23 posebnih izzivov. Predvsem izzivi na področju gospodarskega/finančnega dejavnika v Indiji kažejo nizko izraženost. Raziskava poudarja rastoči turistični potencial v vzhodni Indiji in proaktivne ukrepe, ki jih je hotelska industrija sprejela za izpolnjevanje svetovnih potreb gostov. Medtem ko je največji poudarek na vzhodni Indiji, se vpogled razširi na nastajajoče turistične destinacije po vsem svetu
25-letna odisejada skozi raziskave luksuznega turizma
No full textThis study conducts a bibliometric and systematic literature review (SLR) of luxury tourism research, analysing 72 Scopus-indexed articles from 2000 to 2025. The findings reveal a growing interest in luxury tourism, with publication peaks in 2024 (14 articles) and notable growth between 2022 and 2023. Italy leads in research output (8 articles), followed by the UK, New Zealand, and China (7 each), while developing nations like Indonesia remain underrepresented. Thematic analysis identifies key clusters, including socio-economic impacts, luxury consumer behaviour, and sustainability in hospitality. Research predominantly employs qualitative methodology (38 studies) as the primary data collection tool. Emerging trends emphasize digitalization, sustainability, and experiential luxury tourism, with increasing use of AI, machine learning, and social media analytics. The study highlights the multidisciplinary nature of luxury tourism, intersecting with business, social sciences, and environmental studies. Mixed-method approaches are gaining traction, blending qualitative depth with quantitative generalizability. Key challenges include balancing luxury tourism’s economic benefits with sustainability and addressing infrastructural gaps in emerging destinations. The VOSviewer analysis underscores global research collaborations, with Europe and Asia as dominant contributors. Practical implications suggest that stakeholders should prioritize sustainable practices, digital marketing, and personalized experiences to cater to luxury tourists. Future research should explore developing markets, cultural influences, and policy impacts to enrich the global understanding of luxury tourism dynamics.Pričujoča raziskava izvede bibliometrični in sistematični pregled literature (SLR) o raziskavah luksuznega turizma, pri čemer analizira 72 člankov, indeksiranih v Scopusu, iz obdobja 2000–2025. Ugotovitve kažejo na naraščajoče zanimanje za luksuzni turizem, s vrhom objav v letu 2024 (14 člankov) ter izrazito rastjo med letoma 2022 in 2023. Italija po raziskovalni produkciji vodi (osem člankov), sledijo Združeno kraljestvo, Nova Zelandija in Kitajska (po sedem člankov), medtem ko so države v razvoju, kot je Indonezija, še vedno slabše zastopane. Tematska analiza prepoznava ključne raziskovalne sklope, vključno s družbeno-ekonomskimi vplivi, vedenjem luksuznih potrošnikov in s trajnostnostjo v gostinstvu. Raziskave kot glavno orodje zbiranja podatkov uporabljajo večinoma kvalitativno metodologijo (38 raziskav). V ospredju novih trendov so digitalizacija, trajnostnost in doživljajski luksuzni turizem, ob vse večji uporabi umetne inteligence, strojnega učenja in analitike družbenih omrežij. Raziskava poudarja multidisciplinarno naravo luksuznega turizma, ki se prepleta s poslovnimi vedami, z družboslovjem in okoljskimi raziskavami. Vedno večji pomen dobivajo kombinirani pristopi, ki združujejo kvalitativno poglobljenost s kvantitativno posplošljivostjo. Ključni izzivi vključujejo uravnoteženje gospodarskih koristi luksuznega turizma s trajnostnostjo ter odpravljanje infrastrukturnih vrzeli v nastajajočih destinacijah. Analiza z orodjem VOSviewer izpostavlja globalna raziskovalna sodelovanja, pri čemer Evropa in Azija vodilno prispevata. Praktične implikacije kažejo, da bi morali deležniki dajati prednost trajnostnim praksam, digitalnemu marketingu in personaliziranim izkušnjam, da bi zadovoljili potrebe luksuznih turistov. Prihodnje raziskave bi morale raziskati razvijajoče se trge, kulturne vplive in učinke politik za boljše razumevanje dinamike luksuznega turizma na globalni ravni