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Parciálne poznámky k výskumu ľudskej emocionality v kontexte kognitívnej literárnej vedy
No full textIn: NOVÁ FILOLOGICKÁ REVUE : časopis o súčasnej lingvistike, literárnej vede, translatológii a kulturológii. Banská Bystrica : Univerzita Mateja Bela, 2025. ISSN 1338-0583. Roč. 17, č. 1 (2025), s. 14-23.The study reviews the interconnection between emotions and cognitive processes, which is extensively examined from the perspectives of different scientific disciplines. In particular, the study is concerned with the approaches of cognitive psychology and cognitive literary studies. Cognitive literary studies are an interdisciplinary structured approach theoretically and methodologically oriented mainly towards research on the emergence and function of literary texts, their elements, and structures from the aspect of cognitive processes and states, perception, and thought. The reason for choosing this research perspective is related to a scientific project in which the current state of scientific knowledge in the field of research on human emotionality, specifically emotions in the reception of an artistic text, is also being explored. Therefore, the primary focus of the study is on the internal conditions of the emergence of emotions. This internal approach attempts to understand the emergence of subjective experience regardless of whether the experience is emotional or perceptual. Thanks to the neurobiological research of the last decades, the path towards a more precise representation of emotions is beginning to open up, which may add new dimensions to the notion of experientiality, which is at the centre of the project. The study concludes with an overview of the most inspiring current scientific approaches in the given research field.VAIA 09I03-03-V04-00411 Skúmanie súčasného stavu didaktiky literatúry na Slovensk
First year university life: expectations versus reality
No full textIn: International journal of instruction. Bazilej : Gate Association for Teaching and Education, 2025. ISSN 1694-609X. Vol. 18, no. 3 (2025), pp. 335-352.First-year university students face challenges during their transition to higher education, which can impact their academic success and well-being. This paper reports the views of 88 first-year undergraduate students from Slovak Universities regarding their expectations upon entering university and their experiences during the initial months of study. Purposive sampling technique was utilized. Students´ perspectives have been gathered through asynchronous e-interviews to explore the gap between student expectations and the reality of university life. An exploratory qualitative research design, which included inductive reasoning and an e-interview, was applied. The data were analysed using content analysis with recurrent themes identified and coded. The answers shed light on how students perceive their academic aspirations, social integration, and the support provided by their institutions. The results highlight the influence of factors such as academic demands, institutional support, and personal development on students' experiences. The analysis reveals students' priorities in knowledge acquisition, career preparation, and supportive teaching environments, as well as their surprise at the pace and volume of academic work. The conclusions refer to the importance of considering student perspectives in developing orientation programs and support services, due to the crucial role of the first year in promoting student success and retention. Future research should explore changes in student perceptions and the effectiveness of related interventions. The findings show that while students enter university with high aspirations for academic growth, career development and social integration, they often face challenges that test their resilience and adaptability.KEGA 004UCM-4/2022 Podpora zdravia a pohody študentov prostredníctvom inkluzívnej edukácie na terciárnom stupn
Measuring and managing the carbon footprint of tourism destinations
No full textIn: Folia turistica. Kraków : Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego im. Bronisława Czecha w Krakowie, 2025. ISSN 0867-3888. No. 64 (2025), pp. 53-69.Purpose. Tourism is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, heightening the need for effective strategies to reduce its environmental impact. The aim of this study is to investigate the awareness of Destination Management Organisation (DMO) representatives about the carbon footprint and to propose an example for calculating the carbon footprint.
Method. A questionnaire survey was administered to all 39 DMOs in Slovakia. Synthesis of the results was carried out by comparing relative frequencies and visualising responses to open-ended questions in a word cloud. A methodology for measuring carbon footprint was developed.
Findings. The reciprocal relationship between tourism and climate change is explored, explaining approaches such as bottom-up and top-down methodologies for accurately quantifying tourism’s carbon footprint, each with specific applicability, depending on data availability and destination type. A survey of Slovak tourism organisations revealed moderate awareness of carbon footprint issues, although actual measurement practices are lacking.
Research limitations and conclusions. An empirical study was conducted exclusively among Slovak destination management organisations, and the results as well as practical implications allow to presume the availability of sufficient financial, data and personnel resources.
Practical implications. Prerequisites for future efforts are highlighted, such as financial support, technical training and policy initiatives, to improve sustainability practices within Slovakia’s tourism sector. The findings emphasize the need for comprehensive carbon management as a path toward carbon neutrality at tourism destinations.
Originality. This is the first type of survey conducted in Slovak conditions aimed at assessing destinations’ awareness of the need for measuring and managing their carbon footprint. Additionally, the paper provides guidelines for measuring the carbon footprint and identifies the prerequisites necessary for its management. Type of paper: This is a Research article.VEGA 1/0360/23 Cestovný ruch novej generácie - zodpovedný a konkurencieschopný rozvoj cieľových miest na Slovensku v post-COVID ére
VEGA 1/0136/23 Od odolnosti k udržateľnosti: vplyv údajov na udržateľný a konkurencieschopný rozvoj cestovného ruch
Drivers of AI adoption in SMEs: Missing skills and other firm-level factors
No full textIn: Journal of decision analytics and intelligent computing. Belehrad : Scientific oasis, 2025. ISSN 2787-2572. Vol. 5, no. 1 (2025), pp. 99-110.This paper empirically examines factors and firm-level determinants of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption. It is particularly focused on factors related to missing skills in European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It uses micro-level data from Flash Eurobarometer 537, which includes more than 19,000 firms from 27 EU and 9 non-EU countries. The aim was to identify the key characteristics associated with the likelihood of AI adoption and the anticipation of significant skill transformations related to AI adoption. Results of probit and bivariate probit regressions reveal that firms with younger employees, growing turnover, and membership in industry clusters are more likely to adopt AI. Moreover, firms that have problems with shortages of skills in specific areas (such as IT, R&D, marketing, and customer care) are more likely to adopt AI. These firms also expect that AI adoption will significantly change their skill demands in the future. Interestingly, community size and difficulties with recruiting are closely related to the adoption of AI but have limited effect on firms' expectations on its impact on skills demanded in the future. Furthermore, the analysis revealed significant differences across industries. These findings contribute to the emerging literature on digital transformation and expand the knowledge on the decision-making process for AI introduction by clarifying the drivers of AI adoption and its perceived skill implications.VEGA 1/0411/24 Vplyv ekonomických nástrojov verejnej politiky na digitálnu pripravenosť podnikov
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Physical activity analysis and comparison of female students in urban and rural secondary schools in Slovakia
No full textIn: Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine : a quarterly journal. Szczecin : Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego, 2025. ISSN 2300-9705. Vol. 49, no. 1 (2025), pp. 67-76.Our study aimed to assess and compare the physical activity levels of female students in urban and rural secondary schools in Slovakia, given the well-established health benefits of regular physical activity and the recognized risks of a sedentary lifestyle. Using a short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire delivered online via Google Forms, we gathered data from 1271 female students, averaging 17.34 years old, attending the final year of grammar and secondary vocational schools in specific Slovak regions. After categorizing participants based on their residence, statistical analyses, including two-sample t-tests and chi-square tests, were employed with a significance level set at p < 0.01 or p < 0.05. Unexpectedly, participants residing in towns with over 30,000 inhabitants exhibited the highest levels of physical activity, yet they also spent the most time sitting during the week (354.69 minutes on average). Statistical significance was found in only two instances at the p < 0.05 level: walking physical activity between the first and second group and vigorous physical activity between the second and third group. These findings shed light on the nuanced relationship between residence and physical activity levels among female students in Slovakia
The principle of the free evaluation of evidence
No full textIn: Visegrad journal on human rights : vedecký časopis Fakulty práva Paneurópskej vysokej školy. Bratislava : Paneurópska vysoká škola, 2025. ISSN 1339-7915. No. 1 (2025), pp. 77-82.The principle of free evaluation of evidence, enshrined in Article 2(12) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, is one of the fundamental principles of criminal proceedings, which applies to all phases of criminal proceedings and applies to all law enforcement authorities and courts. A key element of this principle is the internal conviction of the prosecuting authorities and the court, which must be based on a logical analysis of the evidence and taking into account the specific features of the case. The essence is that none of the evidence has a prescribed weight in criminal proceedings, and there are no specific limits or scope of evidence that can and should prove a certain fact at different stages of criminal proceedings This paper focuses on the analysis of the principle of free evaluation of evidence, its legal grounding, objective criteria for determining the probative value and the influence of decision-making practice on its interpretation and application
Translator and Interpreter Training Methodology: The Ukrainian Dimension
No full textThis book provides a comprehensive overview of the work done in the field of translator training in Ukraine, the breadth of which is truly impressive. The insights presented are not only relevant within the Ukrainian context but may also resonate with global translation practices. Moreover, the fact that it is written in English ensures that this important work is accessible to a much wider audience, breaking down barriers and fostering international scholarly exchange. By disseminating knowledge in English, the authors invite global readers to engage with the rich history and contemporary practices of translator training in Ukraine
КОНТРОЛЬ ЗАЛЕЖНОСТІ ВІД МАШИННОГО ПЕРЕКЛАДУ В ОНЛАЙНОВОМУ НАВЧАННІ МАЙБУТНІХ ФІЛОЛОГІВ
No full textIn: Advanced education. Kyjev : National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute", 2025. ISSN 2409-3351. No. 26 (2025), pp. 15-27.The objective of this article is to examine the most effective and expedient methods for identifying instances of hidden machine translation (MT) usage by student translators in their translation assignments and examinations. Additionally, the article aims to propose a system of incentives to reduce students' reliance on MT. This initiative was prompted by the recognition that the advancement of students' translation proficiency necessitates the balanced development of both their technological competence and their creative abilities. Method. A mixed-methods study was conducted with 34 undergraduate philology students at the V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. The study was part of a course on legal translation. Throughout the semester, the students' translation assignments and examinations were evaluated using a computer program designed to identify indications of MT. The extent of MT was considered in the assessment of the aforementioned translations, using a scale developed specifically for this purpose. Findings. The results substantiate the assertion that the proposed methodology serves to curtail students' reliance on MT, while simultaneously fostering the growth of their creative abilities within the context of translation. By the conclusion of the semester, the proportion of matches between the majority of the students' target texts and their MT counterparts had decreased to levels typically observed in texts translated without the use of MT. Implications for Research and Practice. The proposed methodology has the potential to be employed in online translation courses with the objective of reducing students' reliance on MT. Further research could be conducted to investigate the applicability of this methodology in different educational settings.Plán obnovy a odolnosti SR 09I03-03-V01-00148 Štipendiá pre excelentných výskumníkov z Ukrajin
Pedochemical fractionation of potentially toxic elements within the context of soil-plant interactions at abandoned heap-field of Caporciano (Italy)
No full textIn: Plant and Soil. Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2025. ISSN 0032-079X. Vol. 513, no. 2 (2025), pp. 1987-1998.Technosols from the heap of the abandoned Italian Cu deposit Caporciano contain important amounts of potentially toxic elements (Crtot., Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Cd and Pb). Copper contents exceed the Italian law limits for industrial/commercial sites. The studied metals in Pinus sylvestris and Quercus petraea (Matt.) Liebl. show strategy of excluders (bioconcentration factor 1.0) in both plant speciments.At the heap the contents of the chlorophyll in leaves in the photosynthetic tissues of Quercus petraea (Matt.) Liebl. (8.56 CCI—chlorophyll content index) are significantly lower as those measured at reference area (17.71 CCI). The goal of the study is to use a modified methodology for the fractional analysis of soils for the determination of the potential bioavailability of potentially toxic elements in six steps. The innovative steps of sequential analysis are adapted with respect to the release of PTEs from the clay mineral surfaces. (fraction I: 1 M ammonium acetate at pH 7; fraction II: ammonium acetate at pH 5; fraction III: H2O2 in ammonium acetate buffer solution; fraction IV: acidic 0.2 M ammonium oxalate (pH 3.2); fraction V: 0.2 M ammonium oxalate and 0.1 M ascorbic acid mixture; fraction VI: 0.5 M ammonium acetate; pH 6). The best bioavailable metals are Cd, Cu, Zn and Pb. The obtained results enable international comparison with similar Cu-deposits.VEGA 1/0220/23 Biodostupnosť potenciálne toxických prvkov na opustených Cu-ložiskác
Diversity and prevalence of spotted-fever group rickettsiae in ixodid ticks across Slovakia, Central Europe
No full textIn: Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases. Mníchov : Elsevier GmbH, 2025. ISSN 1877-959X. Vol. 16, no. 3 (2025), pp. 1-7.Habitats with the sympatric occurrence of several ixodid tick species are significant from an epidemiological perspective. These habitats can influence the diversity and prevalence of tick-borne pathogens, and their monitoring can help estimate the risk of infection. A total of 1260 questing ticks from five species (Ixodes ricinus, Dermacentor marginatus, Dermacentor reticulatus, Haemaphysalis concinna, and Haemaphysalis inermis) were collected from vegetation using the flagging method in three different habitats in eastern Slovakia. Additionally, 900 rodent-attached ticks of six species (I. ricinus, Ixodes trianguliceps, D. marginatus, D. reticulatus, H. concinna, and H. inermis) collected from 149 small mammals belonging to seven species (Apodemus flavicollis, Apodemus agrarius, Microtus arvalis, Myodes glareolus, Micromys minutus, Crocidura leucodon, and Crocidura suaveolens) were selected for molecular analyses. DNA obtained from rodent-attached and questing ticks was tested by nested PCR targeting the gltA gene to determine the presence of Rickettsia spp. The ompA, ompB, and sca4 genes were amplified and sequenced to identify rickettsiae species. The overall prevalence of rickettsiae in questing and rodent-attached ticks was 12.5 % and 20.0 %, respectively. Overall studied localities, the most diverse spectrum of rickettsiae species, including R. helvetica, R. monacensis, R. raoultii, and R. slovaca, was recorded in questing and rodent-attached ticks in the natural habitat of the Slovak Karst. The dominant species, R. helvetica (62.9 %), was identified in two species of questing and rodent-attached ticks, specifically I. ricinus and H. concinna, and in rodent-attached D. reticulatus ticks. Rickettsia raoultii (20.4 %) was identified in questing and rodent-attached D. marginatus, D. reticulatus, and in questing H. concinna. Additionally, this study provides the first input of pathogenic R. raoultii in I. trianguliceps obtained from the striped field mouse (A. agrarius). Rickettsia monacensis (9.0 %) was detected in questing and rodent-attached I. ricinus, while Rickettsia slovaca (3.6 %) was found in questing and rodent-attached D. marginatus ticks. Natural biotopes with different tick species and hosts significantly affect the diversity and prevalence of rickettsiae.APVV-21-0166 Drobné cicavce ako rezervoár zoonóznych patogénov v urbanizujúcom sa svete - epidemiológia a genetická diverzita
VEGA 2/0051/24 Vplyv prítomnosti parazitických osičiek Ixodiphagus spp. (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) na ekológiu vybraných kliešťami prenášaných patogénov a dynamiku infekčných ochoren