University of Ljubljana

Measuring Coping Strategies in Daily Life: A Systematic Review of Experience Sampling Methodology and Daily Diary Studies

ABSTRACT Advances in daily diary methods and experience sampling method (ESM) have improved the study of coping strategies in daily life and their role in shaping health and well‐being. In this review, we examine study designs, measurement approaches, and analytical practices use...

Longitudinal health-related quality of life after electrochemotherapy in elderly patients with cutaneous melanoma

The incidence of cutaneous melanoma (CM) is increasing among elderly patients, who often present with advanced disease, including cutaneous metastases. Electrochemotherapy (ECT) is a local ablative treatment that enhances chemotherapy uptake via electric pulses. Management in pat...

Decoupling Neuroprotection from MAO Inhibition via Indane-to-Azaindane Bioisosteric Replacement of Rasagiline

Abstract Rasagiline is a monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitor with neuroprotective effects, whose dependence on MAO-B inhibition remains unclear. Here, indane-to-azaindane rasagiline isosteres (rac-2a and rac-2b) were developed to investigate whether neuroprotection can be decou...

International consensus guidance for general population screening for islet autoantibodies to diagnose early-stage type 1 diabetes: a nominal group technique process

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that targets and destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreatic islets. The incidence of type 1 diabetes is rising globally. At the clinical diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, between 20% and 67% of children and adolescents present wit...

Associations of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Sleep with Somatotype Components and a Body Shape Index in Young Adults

Background: The Body Shape Index (ABSI) and somatotype components represent different approaches to assessing body morphology. This study aimed to examine the associations between physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep duration, ABSI, and somatotype components in young adu...

Hierarchical Bayesian calibration of mesoscopic models for ultrasound contrast agents from force spectroscopy data

Ultrasound-guided drug and gene delivery (USDG) is a promising non-invasive approach for targeted therapeutic applications. Mechanical properties of encapsulated microbubbles (EMBs), which serve as contrast agents, affect their interactions with ultrasound and are, thus, critical...

Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Non-Hormonal Treatment of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause in Women with Hormone-Dependent Cancer: A Prospective Randomized Pilot Study

Background: Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a common consequence of hypoestrogenism that negatively affects vulvovaginal health, sexual function, and quality of life. Evidence comparing non-hormonal treatment options in women with hormone-dependent malignancies remai...

6G Ultra-High Frequency Propagation Characteristics and Radio Channel Modeling in Dense Urban Environments

Abstract The aim of Sixth Generation (6G) is to jointly satisfy the requirements of ultra-high reliability, capacity, efficiency, and low latency, and deliver both customizable and sector-specific communications. To achieve such improved capabilities, 6G explores a plethora of ne...

Functional Brain Responses to Short-Duration Light Physical Activity in Children: Insights From Near-Infrared Spectroscopy

Background/Objectives: The prefrontal cortex (PFC) plays a crucial role in cognitive functions such as attention, working memory and executive functions. Physical activity (PA), even at light-intensity, has been shown to increase PFC activity. However, most studies have focused o...

A study on the solidification behaviour of Al–Cr–La alloys in the aluminium-rich region

Abstract This study examines the solidification behaviour of Al–Cr–La alloys, reflecting the increasing use of rare-earth elements to enhance the properties of aluminium alloys. The research aims to determine how the new ternary phase Al 20 Cr 2 La, formed by the addition of La,...

Eye Tracking and AI-Generated Content: A Systematic Literature Review of Visual Attention, Cognitive Processing, and User Engagement

Generative artificial intelligence increasingly produces text, images, feedback, summaries, advertisements, synthetic faces, and audiovisual content evaluated alongside human-produced material. This systematic review synthesized comparative eye-tracking evidence on visual attenti...

LDL hypercholesterolemia in children: genetic influence and response to lifestyle advice - follow-up of the Fr1dolin-trial

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Although familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is common and associated with significant cardiovascular morbidity, screening programs are scarce. Furthermore, the effectiveness of nutritional advice for parents on children's LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) levels is unc...

The effect of surrounding topography on calculated solar gains in BEM using DEM-based terrain reproduction

This paper presents a methodology for integrating the orographic context of micro-locations into building energy modelling (BEM) for topographically diverse regions. Dynamic energy simulations rely on high-resolution weather data from weather stations that represent specific area...

Fetal Magnetocardiography Using Optically Pumped Magnetometers: A Literature Review

Fetal magnetocardiography (fMCG) provides direct non-invasive assessment of fetal cardiac electrophysiology, enabling detailed evaluation of cardiac rhythm, conduction, and repolarization. However, the clinical adoption of conventional fMCG has been limited by its reliance on sup...

Research data related to the manuscript Viral lysis accelerates microbial succession patterns resembling diatom senescence

This is an accompanying dataset of the ISME Journal Article titled Viral lysis accelerates microbial succession patterns resembling diatom senescence.

GlycanAge dynamics and their relationship to SCORE2 risk change over six months: a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Chronological age dominates cardiovascular (CVD) risk prediction, but glycan-based measures may better reflect biological ageing. In this secondary analysis of a six-month randomized controlled trial in Slovenia, we examined whether IgG glycosylation–derived biological a...

Designing a School-Based, Complex Public Health Intervention to Improve Iodine Awareness in Adolescents in Six Countries

Background: Iodine is an essential micronutrient required for foetal development, cognitive function, and metabolic regulation; however, suboptimal iodine status remains a public health concern in Europe and other regions. Improving food literacy related to iodine may support hea...

Use of Hydrogen Energy Storage to Stabilize Solar Power Output With an Energy Efficiency Analysis for European Union Member Countries

ABSTRACT Seasonal energy storage as compressed hydrogen offers a potential solution to balance the power grid as intermittent renewable energy sources are expected to increase in capacity due to decarbonization efforts in developed countries. Public hourly electricity production...

From financial cutbacks to ethical trade-offs: exploring the influence of welfare and consumer values on ethical consumption during economic crisis

Purpose This study investigates how perceived economic conditions, materialism and frugality influence ethical purchasing behavior during economic crises triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. Specifically, we examine whether negative perceptions of past econo...

Local androgen and 11-oxyandrogen metabolism and signaling emerges as a novel prognostic and therapeutic axis in high-grade serous ovarian cancer

Abstract Background High-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) is the most lethal gynaecological malignancy, exhibiting marked heterogeneity that complicates treatment. The implications of intratumoral androgen metabolism and signalling, particularly involving 11-oxygenated androge...