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Cataloguing of Serial Publications in Slovenian National Library in Cleveland
No full textMagistrsko delo se osredotoča na vnos serijskih publikacij Slovenske narodne čitalnice v lokalni katalog COBISS+. Obravnava tudi postopek obdelave, pri katerem se je z analizo in intervjujev s slovenskimi katalogizatorji, predstavilo izzive, ki se pojavijo ob inventarizaciji in katalogizaciji serijskih publikacij. Namen dela je bil ugotoviti, katere serijske publikacije je Slovenska narodna
čitalnica vsebovala, na kakšen način so bile urejene ter s katerimi posebnostmi se soočajo katalogizatorji serijskih publikacij. Za pridobitev rezultatov se je najprej popisalo in vneslo zalogo serijskih publikacij Slovenske narodne čitalnice. Februarja in marca 2025 se je opravilo intervjuje z osmimi slovenskimi katalogizatorji, zaposlenimi v splošnih, visokošolskih, specialnih in nacionalni
knjižnici, ki se ukvarjajo s katalogizacijo in inventarizacijo kontinuiranih virov. Rezultati so pokazali,
da je Slovenska narodna čitalnica imela slovensko etnično časopisje, ameriške in slovenske časopise,
ki niso imeli sistematske ureditve, vendar so bili vpisani v inventarno knjigo. Slovenskim katalogizatorjem pri obdelavi serijskih publikacij največ izzivov predstavlja konstantno spreminjanje kontinuiranih virov, pri katerih si pomagajo s predpisanimi priročniki in standardi, vendar rajši
posegajo po zapiskih z izobraževanj. Od novih katalogizacijskih pravil si želijo manj strogosti in večjo
enotnost.The master\u27s thesis focuses on the entry and processing of serial publications of the Slovenian National Library into the local COBISS+ catalogue, where the analysis of entered serial publications and interviews with Slovenian cataloguers presented the characteristics and challenges that arise during the inventory and cataloguing of serial publications. The purpose of the work was to
determine which serial publications the Slovenian National Library contained and how they were organized, along with the specifics that serial cataloguers face. To obtain the results, the stock of serial publications of the Slovenian National Library was first inventoried and entered. Then, in
February and March 2025, interviews were conducted with eight Slovenian cataloguers employed in public, academic, special and national library that deal with the cataloguing and inventory of continuous resources. The results showed that the Slovenian National Library had Slovenian ethnic
newspapers, American and Slovenian newspapers, which did not have a systematic arrangement. Slovenian catalogers face the biggest challenge in processing serials due to the constant changes in continuous resources, for which they rely on prescribed manuals and standards, but prefer to rely
on training notes. They want less rigor and greater uniformity from the new upcoming cataloguing
rules
Off-axis reflective phase-only holograms with chiral liquid crystal
No full textThe growing demand for holography and its wide-ranging applications necessitate advancements to make this technology more accessible and adaptable to modern technological requirements. Nematic liquid crystals (NLCs) enable holographic projection by exploiting the geometric phase of light through carefully designed phase patterns. However, NLC-based holography faces challenges, particularly in terms of projection quality and the presence of zero-order leakage—a bright spot that overlaps the reconstructed image. The efficiency of the reconstructed image is strictly related to the thickness of the NLC layer, which is challenging to control with high precision. In this work, we use chiral liquid crystal (CLC) to fabricate reflective holograms. To address the issue of leakage waves overlapping the reconstructed image, we propose an interference-based fabrication approach. This approach combines the phase pattern of the hologram with a diffraction grating by interfering a plane wave with a tailored wavefront precisely matching the hologram’s phase pattern. As a result, the image is reconstructed away from the zero-order reflection, and the leakage overlapping with the reconstructed image is reduced significantly
Vloga slikanic pri razumevanju in uravnavanju neugodnih čustev v predšolskem obdobju
No full textKot večkodna besedila so slikanice posebej primerne za spodbujanje empatije in teorije uma. Premišljeno posredovanje slikanic otrokom v predšolskem obdobju lahko izboljša sposobnosti prepoznavanja, razumevanja in izražanja čustev ter omogoči prenos znanja o strategijah uravnavanja čustev iz slikanic v lastna življenja. V prispevku predstavljamo raziskavo o načrtovanju, izvedbi in evalvaciji posredovanja štirih slikanic na temo neugodnih čustev v dveh skupinah predšolskih otrok v starosti od štiri do šest let. Posredovanje slikanic je potekalo v skladu s temeljnimi načeli komunikacijske didaktike književnosti oz. posredovanja večkodnih besedil. Predvsem v fazah izražanja vtisov oz. poustvarjanja estetskega doživetja smo opazovali, kako se dojemanje neugodnih čustev, ki jih predstavljajo slikanice, odraža v odzivih otrok, natančneje v njihovih govornih, likovnih in telesnih poustvaritvah, ter kako so otroci čustva, predstavljena v slikanicah, povezovali z lastnimi izkušnjami.As multimodal texts, picture books are particularly suitable for promoting empathy and theory of mind. Thoughtful presentation of picture books to preschool children can, among other things, improve their ability to recognize, understand, and express emotions (and facilitate the transfer of knowledge about emotion regulation strategies from picture books to their own lives). This article presents a study based on the design, implementation, and evaluation of presenting four picture books about unpleasant emotions to two groups of preschool children four to six years old. The picture books were presented according to the basic principles of communicative literature teaching and the principles of teaching multimodal texts. Particularly in the phase of expressing the children’s aesthetic experience, it was observed how the unpleasant emotions represented in the picture books were reflected in the children’s reactions, especially in their linguistic, visual, and physical recreations of the picture books, and how the children related the emotions presented in these books to their own experiences
Čustvena dimenzija literarne vzgoje
No full textČustva so temelj bralskega dejanja. Brez čustvenega sodelovanja bralca namreč tudi interpretacija ni mogoča. Prvi vtisi o besedilu so lahko izjemno dragoceni, še zlasti, če jih v nadaljevanju razvijemo, pri čemer so nam v pomoč razum in poznavanje literature. Refleksija o razvijanju prvih vtisov je izhodišče prispevka, v katerem na presečišču šolskih načrtov za slovenščino, bralnomotivacijskih projektov, rezultatov PISE in sodobnih teoretskih spoznanj (Anderson, Damasio, Felski) skušam opozoriti na pomen čustev pri literarni socializaciji in motiviranju za branje.Emotions are the basis of the reader’s action. Without the emotional participation of the reader, interpretation is not possible. The first impressions of a text can be extremely valuable, especially if they are developed further, through reflection and knowledge of literature. Reflection on first impressions is the starting point of this article, which draws attention to the importance of emotions in literary socialization and reading motivation at the intersection of Slovenian school curricula, reading motivation projects, PISA scores, and contemporary theoretical findings (Anderson, Damasio, and Felski)
Effects of speleotherapy on aerobiota: a case study from the Sežana hospital cave, Slovenia
No full textSpeleotherapy is one of the non-pharmacological methods for the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with chronic respiratory diseases, especially those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. On the one hand, one of the alleged main advantages of speleotherapeutic caves is the low microbial load in the air and the absence of other aeroallergens, but on the other hand, due to the lack of comprehensive air monitoring, there is little information on the pristine and human-influenced aerobiota in such environments. The aim of this study was to assess the anthropogenic effects of speleotherapy on the air microbiota and to investigate its potential impact on human health in Sežana Hospital Cave (Slovenia). From May 2020 to January 2023, air samples were collected in the cave before and after speleotherapeutic activities using two different volumetric air sampling methods—impaction and impingement—to isolate airborne microbiota. Along with sampling, environmental data were measured (CO2, humidity, wind, and temperature) to explore the anthropogenic effects on the aerobiota. While the presence of patients increased microbial concentrations by at least 83.3%, other parameters exhibited a lower impact or were attributed to seasonal changes. The structure and dynamics of the airborne microbiota are similar to those in show caves, indicating anthropization of the cave. Locally, concentrations of culturable microorganisms above 1000 CFU/m3 were detected, which could have negative or unpredictable effects on the autochthonous microbiota and possibly on human health. A mixture of bacteria and fungi typically associated with human microbiota was found in the air and identified by MALDI-TOF MS with a 90.9% identification success rate. Micrococcus luteus, Kocuria rosea, Staphylococcus hominis, and Staphylococcus capitis were identified as reliable indicators of cave anthropization
Human-computer interaction in Slovenia
No full textThis paper presents a retrospective and trend analysis of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) research in Slovenia, with a focus on publications from national Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) conference venues between 2014 and 2024. Drawing on a dataset of 84 papers authored by 138 distinct contributors, we examine the evolution of research topics, author participation, and institutional involvement over time. The results show a relatively stable number of accepted papers per year, accompanied by luctuations in author diversity, with 2022 marking a peak in community engagement. The analysis highlights both the persistence of core Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) themes—such as usability, interaction design, and visualization—and the gradual inclusion of emerging areas, including immersive technologies and data-driven design. By situating local contributions within broader international developments, the study provides an overview of the Slovenian Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) landscape, identiies patterns of collaboration and dissemination, and relects on challenges and opportunities for strengthening the community in the future
Main factors affecting the use of digital public services
No full textDigitalna orodja se za komunikacijo in urejanje različnih zadev uporabljajo vse pogosteje. Nudenje digitalnih storitev javne uprave razbremeni kader ter omogoča hitrejše in učinkovitejše opravljanje želenih storitev. Na uporabo digitalnih javnih storitev vpliva vrsta dejavnikov. Smiselno bi bilo identificirati tiste dejavnike, ki na uporabo digitalnih javnih storitev vplivajo poglavitno.
Za opredelitev tistih dejavnikov, ki vplivajo na uporabo digitalnih javnih storitev, je bila uporabljena kvalitativna raziskovalna metoda pregleda literature (strukturiran pregled literature). V bazi podatkov Web of Science se je poiskalo tiste znanstvene članke, ki niso starejši od petih let in omenjajo dejavnike, ki vplivajo na uporabo digitalnih javnih storitev. Iz analize relevantnih člankov so opredeljeni tisti dejavniki, ki vplivajo na uporabo digitalnih javnih storitev.
Ob analizi znanstvenih člankov je bil najpomembnejši dejavnik, ki vpliva na uporabo digitalnih javnih storitev, infrastruktura, ki je bila ugotovljena tudi kot podlaga za druge dejavnike. Drugi pomembnejši dejavniki, ki vplivajo na uporabo digitalnih javnih storitev, so še količina dostopnih informacij, zaupanje v državo, digitalna pismenost in transparentnost.
Glede na vse pogostejšo uporabo digitalne tehnologije in prenos javnih storitev na digitalno tudi v javnem sektorju se lahko organizacije javnega sektorja bolj osredotočijo na omenjene dejavnike in jim namenijo več sredstev. Na ta način bi se sredstva uporabila učinkoviteje.Communication and usage of different services digitally is becoming more and more common. The presence of digital services in public sector relieves the employees and offers a faster and more efficient performance. To improve digital public services we have to understand the main factors affecting the use of digital public services.
In order to define the main factors affecting the use of digital public services, a qualitative research method of literature review was used. Only scientific articles in the database Web of Science from the past five years will be used. The research has to include the aforementioned factors.
The most common factor that affects the use of digital public services is infrastructure. This factor was defined as the base for development of all the other factors. After infrastructure, the most important factors are available information, trust in government, digital literacy and transparency.
Given that digital technology is becoming more and more common and that governments are trying to develop strong digital platforms, they should focus more on those factors and offer them more resources. This will lead to a more efficient usage of resources and relief of employe workloads
Analysis of the digital divide in Slovenia
No full textV digitalni dobi je uporaba tehnologij sestavni del vsakdanjega življenja tako na delovnem mestu kot v zasebnem življenju, vendar obstajajo skupine prebivalcev, ki so zaradi pomanjkanja dostopa ali kompetenc prikrajšani za uporabo informacijsko-komunikacijskih tehnologij. Ta pojav imenujemo digitalna ločnica. Predstavlja vrzel med posamezniki z dostopom in kompetencami za uporabo informacijsko-komunikacijskih tehnologij (IKT) ter tistimi, ki tega dostopa in kompetenc nimajo. V teoretičnem delu diplomske naloge je podan pregled dejavnikov, ki vplivajo na digitalno ločnico, empirični del pa obsega analizo digitalne ločnice v Sloveniji v obdobju 2019–2024. Analizirani so sekundarni podatki Statističnega urada Republike Slovenije o uporabi interneta in umetne inteligence glede na različne sociodemografske dejavnike. V obdobju 2019–2024 sta bila v Sloveniji najizrazitejša dejavnika digitalne ločnice starost in nivo izobrazbe. Digitalna pismenost, ki predstavlja kazalnik druge ravni digitalne ločnice, se je povečala v vseh starostnih skupinah, pri čemer je največji napredek opazen pri starejših. Prisotne so tudi razlike med statističnimi regijami, pri čemer Osrednjeslovenska regija izkazuje najvišji, Pomurska pa najnižji delež uporabnikov interneta. V Sloveniji umetno inteligenco uporablja le 21 % prebivalcev, kar odpira vprašanja o novi obliki digitalne ločnice. Diplomsko delo prispeva k razumevanju in reševanju digitalne ločnice v Sloveniji. Zaključno poglavje diplomskega dela predstavlja pregled dobrih praks iz treh izbranih evropskih držav, ki lahko služijo kot izhodišče za oblikovanje nadaljnjih ukrepov za zmanjšanje digitalne ločnice v Sloveniji. Predstavljene so tudi dobre prakse iz Slovenije, ki ponujajo vpogled v domače pristope k reševanju tega izziva. Rezultati jasno pokažejo ključna področja za učinkovito zmanjševanje digitalne ločnice.In the digital age, the use of technologies is an integral part of everyday life in both professional and private spheres, yet certain population groups remain disadvantaged because they lack access or the competences required to use information and communication technologies. This phenomenon is known as the digital divide. It represents the gap between individuals who have access to and the competencies to use information and communication technologies (ICT) and those who do not. The theoretical part of the thesis outlines the factors influencing the digital divide, while the empirical part analyses the digital divide in Slovenia during the period 2019–2024. Secondary data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia on internet and artificial intelligence use are analysed according to sociodemographic factors. In 2019–2024, the most pronounced factors of the digital divide in Slovenia were age and level of education. Digital literacy, an indicator of the second level of the digital divide, increased in all age groups, with the greatest progress observed among older people. Differences are also present between statistical regions, with the Osrednjeslovenska region showing the highest and the Pomurska region the lowest share of internet users. In Slovenia, only 21% of the population uses artificial intelligence, which raises questions about a new form of the digital divide. The thesis contributes to understanding and addressing the digital divide in Slovenia. The concluding chapter presents good practices from three selected European countries that can serve as a basis for further measures to reduce the digital divide in Slovenia. Good practices from Slovenia are also presented, offering insight into domestic approaches. The results highlight the key areas for effectively reducing the digital divide
Determination of the effect of cytostatics on plasmid DNA quality in combination of electrochemotherapy and gene electrotransfer
No full textRak je kompleksna bolezen, pri kateri ima imunski sistem ključno vlogo. Raziskave vse bolj usmerjajo terapije v aktivacijo protitumorskega imunskega odziva. Ena izmed obetavnih strategij je kombinacija elektrokemoterapije (EKT) in genskega elektroprenosa (GEP). Namen magistrskega dela je bil raziskati vpliv hkratne elektroporacije plazmidne DNK (pDNK) in citostatikov na učinkovitost transfekcije in citotoksičnost. Rezultati so pokazali, da citostatiki poškodujejo pDNK, vendar to ne zmanjša izražanja transgenov. Poleg tega hkratna elektroporacija ne zmanjša učinka EKT, temveč ga lahko poveča. Sklepamo, da je kombinirana uporaba EKT in GEP s hkratno elektroporacijo primerna in klinično obetavna terapija, ki bi lahko poenostavila protokole zdravljenja in izboljšala izid pri bolnikih.Cancer is a complex disease in which the immune system plays a key role. Research is increasingly focusing on therapies that activate antitumor immune responses. One of the promising strategies is the combination of electrochemotherapy (ECT) and gene electrotransfer (GET). The aim of this master’s thesis was to investigate the effects of simultaneous electroporation of plasmid DNA (pDNA) and cytostatic drugs on transfection efficiency and cytotoxicity. The results showed that cytostatic drugs damage pDNAhowever, this does not reduce transgene expression. Furthermore, simultaneous electroporation does not diminish the effectiveness of ECT, but may even enhance it. We conclude that the combined use of ECT and GET with simultaneous electroporation is a suitable and clinically promising therapeutic approach that could simplify treatment protocols and improve patient outcomes