University of Ljubljana

Is exercise-reporting quality associated with vascular benefits of aerobic training in individuals with cardiovascular disease? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Exercise is a key non-pharmacological intervention for managing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), yet the quality and completeness of exercise reporting in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) remain inconsistent. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates how well...

Cloud‐Native and Distributed Systems for Efficient and Scalable Large Language Models—A Research Agenda

ABSTRACT Objective Large Language Models (LLMs) are rapidly transforming artificial intelligence applications, but their unprecedented computational, memory, communication, and data‐management demands pose significant challenges to existing computing infrastructures. Traditional...

Exploring the value of thematic urban ecosystem accounts in Western Balkan countries to inform urban greening actions

Urban ecological health is increasingly prioritised in Europe, as reflected in the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030, the Nature Restoration Regulation, and the amended Regulation on Environmental-Economic Accounts. Translating these commitments into effective greening policy and pla...

Characterization of a Resistively Multiplexed SiPM Readout for Position-Sensitive Scintillating Fibre Radiation Detectors

Active stoppers based on scintillating fibres provide fast signal formation, fine segmentation and compact geometry. On the other hand, their implementation requires a readout that can handle many silicon photomultiplier channels and a wide range of light intensities. We present...

Directional Muscle-to-Bone Crosstalk via the Muscle Secretome: A Systematic Review

Skeletal muscle communicates biochemically with bone via a secretome consisting of soluble factors and extracellular vesicles (EVs). This secretory activity is regulated by mechanical stimuli and the muscle’s metabolic state. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the...

Evaluating OpenMP Offloading for Intra-Node Multi-GPU Programming Across NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel Architectures: A 3D Heat Transfer Case Study

Currently, many of the leading supercomputers are equipped with GPUs from manufacturers such as NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel, which provide substantial parallelism and high throughput. It is common for a single compute node to host multiple GPUs (typically four or more); we refer to thi...

Sustainable iodine contrast media for a healthy future (SUSTAINED): a global survey of practice

Abstract Objectives To investigate healthcare professionals’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) of the environmental impact and sustainability of iodinated contrast media (ICM). Materials and methods A cross-sectional web-based survey was distributed to members of profess...

Multiple roles of Waffen-SS non-commissioned school(s). Activities of SS- und Waffen-Unterführerschule Laibach in Slovenia, 1943–45

This article, based on the analysis of archival documents and literature, deals with the hitherto unknown history and activities of the SS- und Waffen-Unterführerschule Laibach, which was one of the non-commissioned officers’ schools of the Waffen-SS, garrisoned in Ljubljana (Slo...

Interrogating digital technology: A critical analysis of the Council of Europe’s digital citizenship education discourse

The pervasiveness of the ‘digital imperative’ has heightened the importance of digital citizenship education, with the Council of Europe being a significant proponent. Using a Foucauldian-inspired critical discourse studies analytical approach, this study analyses selected Counci...

Beyond Metabolite Profiling: Towards an Integrated Understanding of Flavor in Horticultural Plants

Flavor is one of the most important attributes determining the acceptance and value of horticultural products [...]

Sustainability Crafting: How Employees Translate Sustainability Intentions Into Green Behaviors

ABSTRACT Despite growing organizational emphasis on sustainability, employees often fail to translate their sustainability intentions into workplace behaviors, resulting in a persistent intention–behavior gap. Drawing on the theory of planned behavior and the job crafting literat...

Transition-metal-based catalysts for persulfate activation toward per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance degradation: mechanisms, performance, and perspectives

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are extensively used as synthetic organic chemicals in various industrial productions that pose several harmful effects on human health and environment. In recent years, considerable research has focused on developing more efficient tech...

Public antibiotic resistance mechanisms in Salmonella can maintain inhibition by probiotics during antibiotic treatment

Probiotics are being explored as a sustainable alternative to antibiotics that can also inhibit antibiotic-resistant pathogens. However, probiotics generally show a lower killing efficacy against susceptible pathogens compared to traditional antibiotics. Combining probiotics with...

Biventricular vs conduction system pacing after atrioventricular node ablation for heart failure with atrial fibrillation: the CONDUCT-AF trial.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Randomized evidence comparing conduction system pacing (CSP) and biventricular pacing (BVP) following atrioventricular node ablation in patients with refractory atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF) remains limited. This study evaluated whether CSP...

Temporal organization in living systems: toward a physics of life

Abstract Classical dynamical systems theory is based on asymptotic stability assumptions. This approach has long dominated theoretical biology, providing insight into stability and functional organization. Yet, living systems rarely converge to static attractors; rather, they ada...

Bulk mesophases modeling of ferroelectric nematic liquid crystals

Abstract Ferroelectric nematic liquid crystals (FNLCs) are emerging materials that combine orientational order with spontaneous macroscopic polarization. They exhibit distinctive properties, such as polar domain formation, field-tunable textures, and strong electro-elastic coupli...

Adoption of support tools for biodiversity conservation: a mixed-methods analysis of ecosystem services awareness among Slovenian cattle farmers

The study investigates how cattle farmers' self-assessed knowledge of ecosystem services, and their attitudes to both biodiversity and the European Green Deal (EGD) influence whether they adopt tools that support biodiversity. A mixed-methods approach was applied, combining an on...

Fault‐Tolerant Mutual‐Visibility: Complexity and Solutions for Grid‐Like Networks

ABSTRACT Networks are often modeled using graphs, and within this setting we introduce the notion of ‐fault‐tolerant mutual visibility. Informally, a set of vertices in a graph is a ‐fault‐tolerant mutual‐visibility set (‐ftmv set) if any two non‐adjacent vertices in are connecte...

How fluorinated cyclic ether shapes localized high concentration electrolytes

Localized high concentration electrolytes (LHCEs) have emerged as a transformative choice, simultaneously exhibiting good electrochemical stability, sufficiently fast ionic transport, and improved rate capability. The design principle is to dilute the conventional electrolyte wit...

Risk of Scoliosis in Adolescent Female Rhythmic Gymnasts Compared with Healthy Peers: A Cross-Sectional Study Using the Scoliosis Tele-Screening Test

Background: Rhythmic gymnasts have a higher prevalence of scoliosis; however, the literature remains limited due to differences in methodologies, populations, and definitions. Considering the inadequacy and the inconsistency of screening methods and comparison groups in the liter...