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.
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ZORA 160: Imenitnost slovenščine sto let po Pleteršniku
ZORA 160: The Excellence of the Slovene Language a Hundred Years after Pleteršnik. The Slovene language was in Pleteršnik’s time a synonym for the Slovene nation. The equation language = nation enabled our predecessors in the 19th century within the framework of Austro-Hungarian pressures to establish themselves as an independent and historical nation. It also ena-bled them to demand the rights already bestowed on other nations in this multi-national Austro-Hungarian alliance. Pleteršnik’s dictionary has thus secured the excellence of the Slovene language a place among immortals. The monograph covers the broadest of the Slovene territory – slightly beyond a century after Pleteršnik’s death we endeavour to see how much of Pleteršnik’s excellence still remains in our language in the 21st century, as globalization and senseless anglicisation have attempted to marginalize it and push it out of public use, letting it linger as it had for centuries be-fore Pleteršnik came. Pleteršnik’s linguistic heritage is in this monograph being scrutinized from both the language-political and the literary-cultural points of view.
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FEB Case Studies: Development, Sustainability and Innovation in Business Practice 2025/2026. The monograph FEB Case Studies: Development, Sustainability and Innovation in Business Practice 2025/2026 presents a collection of case studies that highlight current challenges of the modern economy and provide insights into innovative and sustainable business practices. It addresses topics such as digital marketing, sustainable tourism development, digital transformation of firms, complaint management and customer experience in global organizations, the sharing economy, and the monitoring of inflation expectations. The monograph connects academic foundations with real-world business challenges, offering a deeper understanding of the complexity of today’s business environment. Through practical examples, the authors demonstrate how organizations build competitive advantages, implement digital and sustainable solutions, and make strategic decisions. Particular emphasis is placed on knowledge transfer into practice and on the development of analytical and critical thinking. The publication is primarily intended for students, while also serving as a valuable resource for educators, researchers, and professionals seeking to better understand contemporary business challenges.
University of Maribor, Faculty of Economics and Business
Ruralni turizam u funkciji održivog razvoja Međimurja
Rural Tourism in the Function of Sustainable Development of Međimurje: Municipality of Štrigova. Rural tourism in Međimurje County is based on the integration of natural and cultural heritage, local production, and eno-gastronomic offerings. The Municipality of Štrigova stands out as an example of a destination that develops tourism while preserving tradition, local identity, and regional resources. The paper analyses the characteristics of the tourism offer, the role of sustainable destination management, and the potential for further rural tourism development. The research was conducted within the framework of the 6th International Scientific and Professional Conference on Rural Tourism Development held in 2025, using qualitative and quantitative research methods, including content analysis, interviews, participatory observation, and tourism resource valorisation. Emphasis was placed on the cooperation between academia, students, and local stakeholders, as well as on examples of good practice in sustainable tourism development. The results provide recommendations for improving the tourism offer and strengthening destination competitiveness.
University of Maribor, Faculty of Tourism
Sustainable Governance in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
This international scientific monograph explores contemporary challenges and opportunities in governance, sustainability, and digital transformation in an era of rapid technological advancement. Bringing together contributions from researchers across different countries and disciplines, the volume examines how artificial intelligence, ESG frameworks, corporate responsibility, innovation, regulatory developments, and digital technologies are reshaping organizations, institutions, and society. Particular attention is given to sustainable governance, responsible decision-making, organizational adaptation, and the creation of long-term value in increasingly complex environments. The chapters combine theoretical insights, empirical research, and case studies, offering interdisciplinary perspectives on the evolving relationship between technology, sustainability, and governance. By bridging academic knowledge and practical implications, the monograph contributes to current debates on sustainable development, responsible innovation, and governance transformation. It is intended for researchers, academics, students, policymakers, and practitioners interested in the future of governance, sustainability, and digital change.
Didactics: From Educational Theory to Reflective Teaching Practice, University Textbook for Courses in the Field of Didactics. The textbook Didactics: From Educational Theory to Reflective Teaching Practice is designed for all students preparing for the teaching profession – future teachers, educators and pedagogues at all levels of the educational system. It is equally valuable for practising educators seeking a theoretically grounded reference for reflecting on and developing their teaching, for professionals engaged in educational processes across various fields, for subject didacticians, and for students of subject-specific didactics who require a solid foundation in general didactics. Across seven content chapters, it systematically addresses fundamental didactic concepts, structural elements of the teaching process, didactic principles, the articulation of the learning process, and teaching methods, forms and strategies. Theory and practice are intertwined in each chapter through warm-up activities, in-text exercises and concluding tasks, while an annotated bibliography provides a starting point for independent study.
University of Maribor, Faculty of Education
Priročnik za razvijanje digitalnih kompetenc v pedagoških študijskih programih
Guidelines for Developing Digital Competences in Educational Study Programmes. The guidelines are intended to support the systematic integration of digital competences into education-related study programmes and their adaptation to the Slovenian higher education context. It addresses key areas of digital competence, including information and data literacy, digital communication and collaboration, digital content creation, safe and responsible use of technology, digital citizenship, the use of artificial intelligence, and the critical evaluation of digital content. Each competence includes descriptions, examples of use, technological recommendations, links to DigCompEdu, achievement indicators, and recommendations for educators. Particular emphasis is placed on the pedagogically grounded, ethical, inclusive, and reflective use of digital technologies, as well as on digital well-being. The guidelines promote the horizontal integration of competences into courses and practical training within education-related study programmes and highlight the importance of the continuous professional development of higher education teachers involved in these programmes.
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Automation With Programmable Logic Controllers
The textbook Automation with Programmable Logic Controllers covers essential concepts and practical methods in industrial automation, with a strong focus on Siemens hardware and software. The textbook focuses primarily on the SIMATIC S7-300 family of controllers, which still represent the widely used technology in many industrial environments. Special attention is given to the Statement List (STL) programming language, offering deep insights into how PLCs operate. The content is structured into 17 chapters, ranging from automation fundamentals to real-world industrial case studies. The book is intended for engineering students, practicing professionals, and anyone seeking to acquire or enhance knowledge in PLC technology. With its practical orientation and regionally relevant focus, the publication fills a gap in the existing literature and serves as a valuable resource for both education and professional development in the field of industrial automation.
University of Maribor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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Artificial Intelligence and Environmental Challenges
This volume examines where artificial intelligence can provide genuine insight into environmental problems, and at what cost. Across eight chapters, contributors apply machine learning, deep learning, econometric modelling, and computational simulation to a range of pressing challenges: forecasting wind and solar energy output, deploying efficient AI on resource-constrained edge devices, quantifying risk in sustainable finance, detecting faults in photovoltaic installations, analysing air quality and CO₂ emissions data, simulating nanoplastic interactions with biological systems, and modelling urban heat transfer. A recurring theme is the critical importance of data quality — sparse, biased, or poorly curated datasets remain a fundamental obstacle to trustworthy modelling. The volume equally emphasises interpretability, recognising that environmental decision-making is ultimately a human and political process. Taken together, the chapters offer an honest, domain-grounded assessment of the current capabilities and limitations of AI as a tool for addressing environmental challenges.
University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences
Pharmaceutical Technology: Laboratory Instructions and Results Logbook. The publication Pharmaceutical Technology – Laboratory Instructions and Results Logbook is intended to assist students in their laboratory work and in consolidating their practical knowledge in the field of pharmaceutical technology. The material includes instructions for performing laboratory exercises, including determining the dissolution rate of aspirin, preparing a cream with Roman chamomile oil, foaming polymers with supercritical CO₂, supercritical impregnation, and obtaining particles from gas-saturated solutions (PGSS™), together with measuring the melting points of PEGs of different molar masses. In addition to descriptions of the procedures, the publication includes space for systematic recording of observations, results, and interpretation of measurements, which encourages students to think analytically and understand technological processes. The material combines theoretical foundations with practical exercises and contributes to the development of laboratory skills, precision in work, and understanding of the influence of process parameters on the properties of pharmaceutical systems. The publication serves as a guide through laboratory exercises and as a personal work diary, helping students monitor their progress and prepare for independent professional work in the field of pharmaceutical technology.
University of Maribor, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
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Angleško-slovenski slovar terminoloških krajšav
English-Slovenian Dictionary of Terminological Abbreviations. The dictionary English–Slovene Dictionary of Terminological Abbreviations is a scientific publication that contains abbreviations in the English language and their translations into Slovene. The dictionary is the result of many years of research and the author’s engagement with abbreviations. The material was collected over several years, partly manually and partly automatically using an algorithm for the automatic extraction of abbreviations from electronic texts, on which the author has published several scientific works. The dictionary includes English abbreviations with translations into Slovene. It is arranged alphabetically, and each entry contains a graphically highlighted abbreviation along with information about the terminological field to which the abbreviation belongs. Translations and equivalent Slovene abbreviations are also provided where they exist. The dictionary also lists alternative forms of abbreviations, which is very useful from the user’s perspective due to the different ways abbreviations are recorded in various sources. Where necessary, additional information is also provided.
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International Scientific Conference »Research and Education in Nursing«
University of Maribor Faculty of Health Sciences is organising the 14th lnternational Scientific Conference Research and Education in Nursing. It will be held on June 11th 2026 in Maribor and will include the most recent findings of domestic and foreign researchers in nursing and other healthcare fields. The purpose of the conference is to promote the exchange of knowledge, research evidence, and best practices, while fostering connections among researchers, higher education faculty, and healthcare professionals with the aim of strengthening professional collaboration and networking. At the same tirne, we aim to contribute to the advancement and promotion of nursing and health sciences at both local and global levels.
University of Maribor, Faculty of Health Sciences
Memorial: Chronicle 2. The publication traces the development of the Medico‑Historical Section of the Slovenian Medical Association (MHS SZD) from its beginnings in 1951 to the present. It outlines the formation of early medical‑history sections, their integration into Yugoslav professional structures, the dissolution of the Slovenian section in 1963, and its revival in 1967 under Prof. Anton Dolenc with its seat in Maribor. The core of the volume consists of five key contributions documenting the establishment of MHS SZD, its activities from 1979 to 2007, the celebration of its 50th anniversary, a script for a video on the 160‑year history of the Slovenian Medical Association, and an unpublished study on the evolution of women’s, children’s, and youth health protection in Štajerska. The chronicle also records meetings, excursions, and contributors who shaped Slovenian medical historiography.
The Bled eConference, organized by the University of Maribor’s Faculty of Organizational Sciences, has been shaping the development of electronic, now digital business and society since 1988. The theme of the 39th conference is “Co-creating Human-Centred and Responsible Digital Futures.” We emphasize the importance to include diverse groups in digital development, whose creators understand and accept responsibility in shaping a future for broader society based on ethics, inclusivity, and sustainability. Digital technologies, as a means of transforming systems and solutions, should be focused on long-term well-being of people. We encourage innovation, resilience, social and economic progress. The papers of this conference address various topics, including opportunities and challenges of twin transition, new digital technologies, artificial intelligence and data science, decision analytics for business and social change, digital business models, jobs of the future, digital health, digital ethics, digital education, smart and sustainable cities, digital consumers, and digital transformation of the public sector.
The manual is prepared for students in undergraduate courses in biology, ecology with nature conservation, and prospective biology teachers who wish to become familiar with experimental work in plant physiology. It consists of eight sections dealing with plant pigments, plant respiration and photosynthesis, plant enzyme activity, plant water regulation, plasmolysis, plant mineral nutrition by recognizing symptoms of nutrient deficiency, methods for determining sugar content, and bioassays for plant hormones. Each of the exercises begins with a content introduction and continues with the objectives, tasks, materials, and procedure for the exercise. The exercises are supported by pictures of the individual experiments, tables, chemical formulas for calculating individual physiological parameters, and instructions for using chemicals and equipment.
University of Maribor, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
27. Dnevi varstvoslovja, Bohinjska Bistrica, 4. in 5. junij 2026
27th Days of Criminal Justice and Security, Bohinjska Bistrica, 4th & 5th of June 2026, Book of Abstracts. Contributions of the 27th Conference Days of Criminal Justice and Security represent professional and scientific consideration of paths and resources for provision of security in contemporary society. The proceeding includes abstracts of three round tables and fifty-two contributions, dealing with a broad range of topics from the field of policing, criminology, criminalistics, information security, justice, penology, military activities, general criminal justice and security, and other topics dictated by security challenges of contemporary society.
University of Maribor, Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security
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
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.
Vloga pedagoginj in pedagogov v šolski svetovalni službi
School Counselling for Pedagogy Students: From the Individual to the Community, University Textbook for Courses in the Field of Counselling. The textbook School Counselling for Pedagogy Students: From the Individual to the Community is designed for pedagogy students preparing for the role of school counsellor in educational institutions. It is structured in accordance with the updated Programme Guidelines for Counselling Work (2024) and current domestic and international scholarly literature. Across ten chapters, it systematically addresses the core concepts and principles of school counselling, the organisation and position of school counselling services, fundamental counselling skills, types and models of counselling, planning and evaluation, career guidance, work with vulnerable groups, school culture and climate, and supervision and professional development. A distinctive feature of the textbook is its systematic didactic structure, which at each chapter includes a warm-up activity, in-depth theory, a concluding exercise, and a selection of literature for further study.
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.
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.
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.