The University of Maribor Press is a modern academic publisher that supports the University’s publishing activities and ensures broad accessibility of scholarly and professional works. It publishes around 100 publications and 15 scientific journals annually, assigning DOI identifiers to ensure visibility and accessibility. As an open access publisher, it collaborates with numerous established national and international partners, contributing to the global dissemination of knowledge.
Univerzitetna založba Univerze v Mariboru
Entrepreneurship between Potential and Development Ambitions
The GEM survey offers an in-depth analysis of the various social, cultural, political, and economic factors that impact the entrepreneurial landscape and activities, serving as a comprehensive framework for understanding national and entrepreneurial conditions. These factors play a crucial role in shaping individuals' entrepreneurial decisions and the success of starting and operating businesses. Survey delivers unparalleled insights into a nation's entrepreneurial characteristics, surpassing the information available from traditional statistical sources. The study also explores individuals' and societies' attitudes towards entrepreneurship, alongside the aspirations and qualifications of people at different entrepreneurial stages. By examining these aspects across countries, GEM identifies key drivers and obstacles for entrepreneurship, enabling a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem. Current edition highlights the gaps between entrepreneurial potential, the quality of entrepreneurial activity, and the effectiveness of the ecosystem in supporting transitions toward growth-oriented and innovation-driven entrepreneurship.
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Slovenia / Globalni podjetniški monitor Slovenija
University of Maribor, Faculty of Economics and Business
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7th International Conference EnRe-Energy & Responsibility
In a time of intensive energy transitions and climate challenges, the year 2035 is recognized as a key milestone for achieving climate neutrality and sustainable development goals. The EnRe – Energy & Responsibility conference focuses on the vision of the future of energy in Slovenia and beyond, the restructuring of coal regions, the development of hydrogen technologies, digitalization and cybersecurity in the energy sector, as well as the strengthening of energy communities and local initiatives. The event brings together researchers, experts, policymakers, and industry representatives who will present their contributions, projects, and strategies for a sustainable energy future. The conference will be held in the form of round tables, thematic sessions, and interactive discussions.
University of Maribor, Faculty of Energy Technology
Structural Chemistry: Exercise Instructions. The laboratory manual for the Structural Chemistry course describes four experiments focused on crystallization phenomena and the structural characterization of crystalline materials. The first experiment investigates supercooling of water, examining the conditions under which water can remain liquid below its freezing point and the influence of impurities, crystallization nuclei, and prior boiling on nucleation processes. The second experiment studies the crystallization of NaCl in the presence of additives, particularly urea, and evaluates how different additives and their concentrations affect the morphology of NaCl crystals. The third experiment introduces X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) as a method for the qualitative analysis of crystalline materials, with emphasis on proper sample preparation and factors influencing measurement quality. In the fourth experiment, XRD is used to construct a calibration curve for the NaCl–Na₂CO₃ system and to determine the composition of an unknown binary mixture based on diffraction peak intensities.
University of Maribor, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
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10th FEB International Scientific Conference
The Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Maribor, organized the 10th International Scientific Conference "Sustainable Governance and Management: Navigating the ESG and AI Transformation." The conference united international researchers, professionals, and practitioners to explore governance and management challenges as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria intersect with transformative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Presentations addressed strategic, ethical, and regulatory implications of integrating ESG and AI in organizations through various aspects of organizational work. The event fostered interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and academia–industry collaboration to advance responsible, innovative governance and management practices for a sustainable future.
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Water Technology: Laboratory Exercises. The publication presents a collection of laboratory exercises in water technology, aimed at understanding the basic physicochemical properties of water and the methods used to determine them. It includes analyses such as pH, conductivity, turbidity, hardness, free carbon dioxide, and carbonate equilibrium. The Jar test and reverse osmosis are also covered. Special emphasis is placed on practical work, correct use of laboratory equipment, and interpretation of results. The publication integrates theoretical knowledge with practical examples and promotes understanding of the importance of water quality in environmental and engineering contexts. It also provides guidelines for safe laboratory work, an overview of hazardous substance symbols, and basic first aid instructions. It is primarily intended for students in technical and natural sciences as support for laboratory work and for understanding processes in aquatic environments.
Experiments in General and Inorganic Chemistry
This work presents a collection of instructions for the practical conduct of experiments in general and inorganic chemistry for international students at the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology (FKKT) of the University of Maribor. Students are introduced to the basics of laboratory work: they become familiar with laboratory equipment, master basic laboratory techniques and their application in setting up apparatus for chemical experiments, link computational tasks to experiments, learn how to write reports, and become acquainted with safety procedures in the chemistry laboratory.
General and Inorganic Chemistry: Instructions for Laboratory Exercises in the Pharmacy Study Program. This book is a collection of instructions for conducting practical experiments in general and inorganic chemistry for pharmacy students. Students are introduced to the basics of laboratory work: they become familiar with laboratory equipment, master basic laboratory techniques and their application in setting up apparatus for chemical experiments, link computational tasks to experiments, learn how to write reports, and become acquainted with safety procedures in the chemistry laboratory.
Complex Analysis: a Textbook with Exam Problems. The textbook is intended for undergraduate mathematics majors at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Maribor. It covers fundamental topics in complex analysis, including functions of a complex variable, complex differentiation and integration, Cauchy’s theorem, Taylor and Laurent series, and the residue theorem. Special emphasis is placed on the connection between theory and problem solving. Almost all chapters include illustrative examples, while selected chapters conclude with exam problems drawn from written exams and midterms from 2016 to 2023. The textbook also provides answers to exam problems, supporting independent study and effective exam preparation. The material is designed as a comprehensive study resource for understanding the core concepts of complex analysis and reinforcing knowledge through solving typical exam-type problems.
University of Maribor, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
The Countryside. Over the past three decades, the boundary between urban areas and countryside has become increasingly blurred. The concept of countryside has become more difficult to define. We often talk about the countryside without being completely sure what we are talking about. The scientific monograph Countryside is thus, on the one hand, a tribute to the research tradition of the Department of Geography in Maribor, and on the other hand, a bold leap into the field of geography, the clear definition of which is becoming increasingly elusive. The monograph highlights some unfavorable processes in the Slovenian countryside, attempts to present alternative solutions, and pays attention to perceptions, representations, concepts, and behaviors in countryside for the purposes of raising awareness among various publics and for the field of education. The monograph contains ten chapters related to Slovenian rural landscapes. The content also presents interesting starting points for new research.
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The 10ᵗʰ volume of the collection Osebnosti (Personalities) focuses on the life, work, and legacy of Alenka Glazer. It presents her rich and compelling life story – the story of a poet, translator, editor, literary historian, and legendary literature professor who taught generations of students at the then Pedagogical Academy in Maribor, which later became the Faculty of Education. The focus is on her research and scholarly work, as well as on her contribution to the development of the theory of children’s and young adult literature as an integral part of literary studies. Her work laid the foundations for the academic study of children’s and young adult literature in Slovenia. Additionally, Alenka Glazer prepared the study Župančič’s Poetry for Young Readers with Consideration of Its Place in the Development of Slovenian Youth Poetry and Its Relationship to Župančič’s Other Poems, which she submitted as a doctoral dissertation, although it was never formally defended. A facsimile of the dissertation is included in the volume. The publication explores different stages of Alenka Glazer’s life. It encompasses the years during the Second World War, when, as a young girl, she was exiled to Serbia along with her family, as well as the post-war years, her academic journey, and her active work not only as a professor, but also as a poet. The text is accompanied by portraits of Alenka Glazer from different periods of her life and concludes with her son’s commemorative text, Legacy as a Reflection of Personality.
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Transcultural Communciation, Health and Sustainability
The scientific interdisciplinary monograph is dedicated to intercultural communication in the field of healthy lifestyle, sustainable development and green transition in the university and global environment. Intercultural communication has recently become an interesting research area in translation studies, as it connects several scientific disciplines and draws attention to the importance of mutual understanding and respectful and constructive communication in various scientific fields. The monograph offers contributions in English and German dedicated to the meaning and role of multilingual and terminologically challenging communication in a contemporary and sustainably oriented society. The discussions focus on the results of research and findings of the international project EDU-FIT which focused on developing healthy lifestyle habits among students in a multicultural and multilingual university environment, taking into account sensitive communication and terminology related to overweight, which is often a consequence of changes in diet and lifestyle when adolescents enter high education programs. Scientific researches by Slovene and foreign translation scholars and linguists focus on various theoretical and practical aspects of communication in the light of extraordinary dynamics of contemporary intercultural connections and information transfer.
Literary works are retranslated for a number of reasons, inclduing enhancing the quality of the earlier version, “refreshing” the language, bringing the reader closer to the source text, adapting the translation for a new and often more complete edition, removing differences and deviations from the earlier version, or adapting the text to changing norms of translation in the target society. The book focuses on twelve translations of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland into Russian (1909–2000), a unique case in the history of re-translations which offer a rich and prescious materail for a comparative study. A close textual analysis of the original and translations takes into consideration translations of culturally-specific elements, parodies, personal names, linguistic varities, historic references and other stylistic components. As the results of the analysis show, translations of children’s literature do not always and do not necessarily imply exclusively domestication with substitutions with a familiar concept from the target culture.
8th International Conference on Technologies & Business Models for Circular Economy
The 8th international scientific, professional and development conference Technologies & Business Models for Circular Economy (TBMCE) was organised by the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Maribor, in collaboration with the Strategic Research and Innovation Partnership – Networks for the Transition into Circular Economy (SRIP – Circular Economy), managed by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Štajerska. The event took place from 3 to 5 September 2025 at the Grand Hotel Bernardin in Portorož, Slovenia. The conference addressed key research and development areas related to the transition to a circular economy, including improvements in energy efficiency, process electrification, and the use of renewable and low-carbon energy sources. Particular emphasis was placed on the optimisation of resource use, recovery of critical materials from waste, and the conversion of residues into high value-added products. Approaches to sustainable water resource management, circular CO₂ utilisation, and the development of green processes and technologies were also discussed. In addition, aspects of digitalisation, standardisation, and the development of innovative circular business models were considered as key enabling mechanisms for the transition to a circular economy.
Technologies & Business Models for Circular Economy
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The ARACNE project publication explores the European heritage of sericulture and silk processing as an interplay of innovation, sustainability, and cultural interconnectedness. It highlights how silk production and processing throughout history have linked technology, agronomy, biology, and economics, while also shaping social, cultural, and architectural practices. The publication documents the history of sericulture in seven European countries (Italy, Slovenia, France, Greece, Spain, Bulgaria, and Georgia) through timelines, maps, descriptions of silkworm rearing and mulberry cultivation, and presentations of key cultural and research institutions. The publication emphasises the importance of silkworm farming and silk processing in shaping natural and cultural landscapes as well as social practices, while underscoring their role in the development and preservation of sustainable production approaches. Special attention is also given to the contemporary revitalisation of this heritage and its current applications. Among the most important actors highlighted in the second part of the catalogue are research laboratories, educational institutions, museums, rearers, and other individuals and organisations that preserve, develop, and promote Europe’s silk heritage.
University of Maribor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Zdravstvena nega oseb s posebnimi potrebami
Nursing Care for Individuals with Special Needs. The publication Nursing Care for Individuals with Special Needs is a compiled teaching resource intended for undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students. It presents fundamental concepts related to individuals with special needs, including the legal, social, and healthcare frameworks that guide their care. The publication discusses key principles such as inclusion, integration, and deinstitutionalization and emphasizes the importance of equal opportunities and social participation. Special attention is given to various groups of individuals with special needs, including people with intellectual disabilities, visual impairments, hearing impairments, speech and language disorders, physical disabilities, chronic illnesses, autism spectrum disorders, and emotional and behavioral disorders. The publication also outlines specific characteristics of nursing care for these populations and highlights the importance of an interdisciplinary and individualized approach. Its main goal is to support the development of professional competencies required for ethical, evidence-based, and inclusive nursing care.
University of Maribor, Faculty of Health Sciences
Bruno Hartman in njegovo kulturno poslanstvo
Bruno Hartman and his Cultural Mission. The scientific monograph, which we titled Bruno Hartman and his cultural mission, was inspired by the 100th anniversary of the birth of the literary and theater historian, librarian, playwright and translator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bruno Hartman (1924–2011), who was also an honorary member of the Slovene Matica. His life path was eventful, full of new insights and professionally, scientifically and culturally oriented. The monograph presents Hartman's role in various fields (from education and science to culture), in which he left an indelible mark. The contributions provide professional insights into his work. Born in Celje, after studying the literature of South Slavic peoples, the Slovenian language, French and comparative literature at the University of Ljubljana, he was a professor at the teacher training college and gymnasium in Murska Sobota, and then taught at the Maribor teacher training college. He was attracted to theater, first the Ljubljana Drama, the Maribor Theater and the Slovenian Folk Theater in Celje. After that, she successfully headed the Study Library in Maribor, and later the University Library in Maribor until her retirement in 1989.
The publication Holding Our Ground presents a collection of abstracts from the mini-conference of the Qualitative Research Specialty Group of the American Association of Geographers. The contributions explore the role of qualitative methods in human geography in times of political uncertainty, social inequality, and institutional challenges. The sessions address themes such as conducting research in shifting political landscapes, teaching qualitative methods in difficult contexts, and developing responsive and ethical approaches to research and pedagogy. The authors reflect on issues of power, positionality, access to the field, community engagement, and the ethical responsibilities of researchers. Together, the contributions emphasize the importance of relational, values-driven, and socially engaged qualitative inquiry. The publication highlights how qualitative geographic research can remain rigorous and innovative while supporting more just, inclusive, and resilient futures.
This scientific monograph, created to commemorate the significant anniversary of the University of Maribor, explores various aspects of its establishment, organization, and development, providing a comprehensive overview of the University's fifty-year journey as Slovenia's second-largest university. The intertwining of critical historical events, significant contemporary conditions, and an optimistic view of the future is thoughtfully encapsulated in eleven chapters. Emphasis is placed on the efforts leading to the establishment of the University, along with an overview of the legal foundations for its existence and organization. The spatial development of the University in relation to social, political, and urban resources is discussed, and trends in employee movements across different periods are highlighted. Educational activities and diverse study programmes are outlined, reflecting the community's needs. Additionally, this monograph examines scientific fields and research activities, evaluates research efficiency and competitiveness, and underscores the artistic traditions at the University of Maribor. It is dedicated to the students and their vital role within the university environment, and also addresses the University’s international cooperation and emphasizes the importance of strengthening internationalization. The sustainability of the University of Maribor is explored as part of its commitment to long-term competitiveness, with a forward-looking perspective on European integration, lifelong learning, digitalization, and the green transition. This monograph offers an important insight into the fifty-year existence of the University of Maribor and provides valuable data regarding its growth, impact, and establishment within the broader academic landscape.
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45th International Conference on Organizational Science Development
Changes in the demographic structure of the population, social and economic development, and changes in society in general lead to changed circumstances for individuals and society, including in organizational sciences. In all organisations, monitoring the internal and external environment to track opportunities and threats is a necessity and practically part of everyday life. Adjustments in organisations dictated by changes in the age structure of society require a comprehensive approach to the challenges in many aspects of organisational functioning. Age is part of an individual, but also of society. Synergy between age groups is necessary in broader society, as well as in organizations. Organizations represent an intertwining of individuals, in which common goals are formed and realized through mutual relationships. Considering that this intertwining is not only substantive but also includes the individual characteristics of each person in the group, the need for new insights and research in this context appears to be a common reality for modern organizations. In the line with this year’s 45th conference on the development of organizational sciences, entitled “Organization and the Longevity Society”, we encourage cooperation between academia and business in building bridges of synergy based on an understanding of the importance of a long-lived society. The pillars of this year’s conference should serve as a starting point and an opportunity to create new knowledge that will have a place in both the scientific and applied fields. They are focused on understanding the external environment of organizations, the labour market, a high-quality, healthy, and safe environment for organizations, an emphasis on intergenerational integration within organizations, communication and technological connectivity regardless of age, and the adjustments needed to create an environment that is and will be friendly to all, regardless of age. Although technology seems to distance us from our social contacts in many ways, on the other hand, there is always an opportunity to use it in a way that creates social synergy. Especially in the context of a long-lived society, it is important to raise awareness among organizations and individuals that awareness and information about new developments are a necessity for all of us. People and organizations will always be intertwined, so changes should be aimed at addressing challenges and creating social good.
University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences
Skripta pri predmetu Osnove analize za študente smeri Izobraževalna matematika na študijskem programu Predmetni učitelj
Course Material for Basic Analysis for Students of the Educational Mathematics Study Field in the Subject Teacher Study Programme. This course material is intended for the Basic Analysis course, taken in the first year by students of the Educational Mathematics study field in the Subject Teacher integrated master's study programme at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Maribor. The material was developed in preparation for the lectures and provides a systematic treatment of the fundamental concepts of mathematical analysis. The first chapter presents one possible introduction to real numbers, covering the axioms of an ordered field, supremum and infimum, the Dedekind axiom, and the construction of real numbers (including Dedekind cuts), and concludes with complex numbers. The second chapter discusses sequences and series of real numbers, with particular emphasis on the definition of powers with real exponents. The third chapter is devoted to continuity and limits of real-valued functions of one real variable, including accumulation points of sets, one-sided limits, infinite limits, and limits at infinity.
real-valued functions of a real variable
ROSUS 2026 - Računalniška obdelava slik in njena uporaba v Sloveniji 2026
ROSUS 2026 – ComputerImage Processing and its Application in Slovenia 2026: Proceedings of the 20th Professional Conference. ROSUS 2026–Computer image processing and its application in Slovenia 2026 is a professional conference that, since 2006, has been organised every year by the Institute of Computer Science of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor. The conference connects researchers in the fields of Image Processing and Machine Vision with users of this knowledge, whereby users are coming from diverse industrial environments, such as Biomedicine, Sport, Entertainment, and related fields. The proceedings of ROSUS 2026 combine scientific articles by dozens of authors, including two invited lectures and several demonstration articles. Contributions represent the latest achievements of Slovenian experts in the fields of Image Processing and Vision, and also highlight trends and novelties in these areas. Great emphasis is on promotion of the economic usefulness of Image Processing and Vision applications in the Slovenian region. Namely, such software, due to high precision, robustness, and exceptional speed in information processing, provides new opportunities for penetration on the high technologies market.
Diagnostični postopek v zobni in čeljustni ortopediji
Diagnostic Procedures in Dental and Jaw Orthopedics: Medical record: Instructions for Completion. Diagnostic Procedure in Dental and Jaw Orthopedics is teaching material intended for dental medicine students enrolled in the course Dental and jaw orthopedics 1. The material is presented in the form of instructions for clinical training covering the entire diagnostic procedure in Dental and jaw orthopedics and enables the recording of results measured either analogously or digitally. It serves as a medical record in dental and jaw orthopedics. The individual phases of the diagnostic procedure are presented in bullet points, and the text is accompanied by photographs. We hope that these instructions will serve their intended purpose.
University of Maribor, Faculty of Medicine
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Corporate Intelligence: Practicum. Corporate intelligence could represent a tool for increasing awareness of modern organizations that want to operate safely, especially from the perspective of global business, taking into account risks in the market, as well as opportunities for their own competitive development. As a tool for managing challenges and upgrading operations from the perspective of competitiveness and security in the market, the awareness of the necessity of corporate security in modern global business represents an inevitable step towards competitive and secure global business, with awareness of external risks, exploitation of own advantages and knowledge of market characteristics. In general, corporate intelligence improves the functioning of organizations; gains competitive advantage; manages risks; protects the entire organization; enables faster and more comprehensive decisions and ensures sustainable development of the organization.
University of Maribor, Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security
Odprti podatki kot pospeševalec družbenih, okoljskih in gospodarskih inovacij – priložnosti in izzivi
Open Data as a Driver of Social, Environmental, and Economic Innovation – Opportunities and Challenge. The scientific monograph Open Data as a Driver of Social, Environmental, and Economic Innovation – Opportunities and Challenges provide a comprehensive and interdisciplinary insight into the development, governance, and use of open data and their impacts on the data economy. Across eight thematically complementary chapters, the authors examine the legal and governance frameworks of open data, international and national trends, data quality issues, and the role of open data in fostering innovation. Emphasis is placed on the development of methodologies for the qualitative evaluation of open data and for measuring enterprises' maturity to use open data. The monograph integrates theoretical foundations, empirical analyses, and practical tools, offering valuable guidance for researchers, policymakers, data managers, and enterprises seeking to better understand and more effectively harness the potential of open data for sustainable and innovation-driven societal development.
digitalization of human resource processes
Vodnik skozi anatomsko terminologijo, Ductio per terminologiam anatomicam / Vodnič kroz anatomsku terminologiju, Ductio per terminologiam anatomicam
A Guide to Anatomical Terminology. Ductio per terminologiam anatomicam. Illustrated quadrilingual (Slovenian, Serbian, Latin and Greek) vocabulary of anatomic terms with ethymological explanation of anatomic terms that are included in the international anatomic terminology is aimed to make anatomy more comprehensive and interesting for learning.
illustrated quadrilingual terminological vocabulary
Sodobni pristopi v kadrovskem managementu in izobraževanju
Contemporary Approaches in Human Resource Management Ano Education. The scientific monograph examines contemporary approaches to human resource management, focusing on sustainable employee management and the digitalization of HR processes. It highlights the challenges of an ageing workforce, absenteeism, employee health, and the work-life balance as key factors for the long-term and successful operation of organizations. Special emphasis is placed on the role of organizational culture, communication, and critical thinking in the era of digitalization and artificial intelligence. At the same tirne, the monograph presents innovative approaches in education, such as the use of artificial intelligence, gamification, and the responsible use of digital media, where artificial intelligence serves as an important support for HR and educational processes rather than a substitute for human judgement.
Preprečevanje in obvladovanje kroničnih nenalezljivih bolezni
Prevention and Management of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases. The textbook clearly and comprehensively explains why chronic non-communicable diseases represent a major challenge for modern healthcare and how they can be effectively prevented and managed in the long term. Following the introductory chapter, a series of thematically coherent chapters address prevention, ranging from healthy lifestyles and the determinants of health to the organization of preventive activities at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of healthcare. Particular emphasis is placed on processes that are crucial for successful care in practice, such as coping with illness, behaviour change, motivational interviewing, health literacy, empowerment, adherence, and integrated and continuous care. Subsequent sections present the most common barriers to a healthy lifestyle, including unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, smoking, alcohol consumption, stress, and harmful habits. The concluding chapter offers an in-depth overview of the most prevalent chronic non-communicable diseases: type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, arterial hypertension, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, obesity, chronic kidney disease, depression, and multimorbidity with a strong emphasis on their impact on individuals and the need for holistic and interdisciplinary care.
Potopisno pripovedništvo za turizem in znamčenje mest
Travel Writing for Tourism and City Branding: Urban Place-Writing Methodologies. The monograph contributes to the professionalisation of travel writing. Its approach establishes a new connection between tourism and city branding, which will encourage new travel writers and bloggers to produce thoughtful, high-quality content. The book demonstrates that literary travel writing is a research process that an author–researcher can apply in spaces where value is created. This research process extracts, preserves and communicates that value, while also serving the writer as a tool for in-depth exploration of place. Travel writing as research is presented as a methodological practice that researchers can learn and apply in their projects, both in academic contexts and in the commercial context of city branding. Examples of literary travel writing from the authors’ research projects are examined, and their effects are further analysed. The monograph contributes new insights, also by including research findings on urban spaces obtained through this new method.
University of Maribor, Faculty of Tourism
sign languages and non-verbal communication
Mastering Sustainability in Supply Chains
The higher education textbook "Mastering Sustainability in Supply Chains" is a comprehensive guide designed to support sustainability and the greening of logistics processes. It emphasizes modern approaches and concepts for environmental protection and minimizing environmental impacts while simultaneously increasing added value and productivity. The textbook covers the use of environmental assessment tools and the establishment of circular supply chains. An interdisciplinary approach integrates knowledge from various fields, including environmental management, eco-friendly product design, carbon footprint assessment, green logistics, energy supply, and the application of practical knowledge beyond logistics and supply chains. Readers are equipped with practical skills to enhance sustainability, productivity, and process transparency. The textbook covers topics such as: 1) Climate change, 2) Environmental assessment – carbon footprint, 3) Life cycle assessment (LCA), 4) Circular economy, 5) Sustainable energy self-sufficiency, 6) Eco-design. The entire content is aimed at strengthening sustainability competencies, which are crucial for the green transition of logistics companies and increasing the resilience of supply chains.
University of Maribor, Faculty of Logistics
Interdisciplinary and Applied Konwledge for Green and Digital Logistics Processes
The university textbook "Interdisciplinary and Applied Knowledge for Green and Digital Logistics Processes" is a comprehensive guide aimed at supporting sustainable and digital approaches in logistics. It focuses on reducing the environmental impact of logistics processes and improving their efficiency through the use of various supporting mechanisms. The interdisciplinary approach combines knowledge from multiple fields, enabling a holistic understanding of modern logistics and the application of practical knowledge to areas beyond logistics. Readers are equipped with practical skills and expertise to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of individual processes. The textbook covers topics such as leadership and communication, data-driven business decision-making, information and computer literacy, the importance of promotional video content, the organization of sustainable travel, sustainable mobility, and the logistics of a dispersed hotel. The entire content is aimed at strengthening the competencies that are essential for successfully managing modern logistics challenges.