University of Primorska

Faithful Universal Graphs for Minor-Closed Classes

Abstract. It was proved by Huynh et al. [ Universality in Minor-Closed Graph Classes, preprint, arXiv:2109.00327, 2021] that any countable graph containing every countable planar graph as a subgraph has an infinite clique minor. We prove a finite, quantitative version of this res...

The conditional costs of tourism success: Making the Croatian disease visible

This commentary reflects on the cumulative societal impact of four studies published in Annals of Tourism Research between 2021 and 2026. Using Croatia as an exceptionally tourism-dependent economy, the studies examined housing affordability, international emigration, economic le...

Mediterranean cruise tourism: shore excursions and corporate social responsibility

Purpose This study aims to examine how corporate social responsibility (CSR) can be represented as a cybernetic control mechanism within shore excursion systems in Mediterranean cruise tourism. It aims to explore how feedback structures may influence tour operator reputation, env...

Examining Sound Animation of Visual Artworks and Its Connection to the Development of Rhythmic Sensitivity and Perception in Preschool Children

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between sound animation of visual artworks and the development of rhythmic sensitivity and perception in preschool children. The study employed a qualitative action research design conducted in a kindergarten setting in Sloven...

Applying principal component analysis to identify underlying factors of key performance indicators from microsensor data in basketball games

The present study applied Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to complex microsensor data from 28 elite professional male basketball players across 122 games (1205 player/game samples) during two basketball seasons to reduce data dimensionality and identify underlying factors rela...

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...

Thermomechanical Response of Basalt Fiber–Reinforced Polymer Rods and Constitutive Model Development

Abstract Basalt fiber–reinforced polymer (BFRP) composites have recently been introduced in civil engineering applications, yet research on their behavior at elevated temperatures remains limited. A comprehensive understanding of BFRP behavior is crucial for practical and cost-ef...

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...

Quantum Max d-Cut via qudit swap operators

Quantum Max Cut (QMC) problem for systems of qubits is an example of a 2-local Hamiltonian problem, and a prominent paradigm in computational complexity theory. This paper investigates the algebraic structure of a higher-dimensional analog of the QMC problem for systems of qudits...

Behavioural Readiness for Renewable Energy Communities: Extending the Theory of Planned Behaviour Through Multidimensional Motivations

Renewable energy communities (RECs) are increasingly recognised as important instruments for accelerating the transition towards decentralised, low-carbon energy systems. However, technological progress and supportive policies alone cannot ensure their success, as participation d...

Digital Health Literacy Profiles: A Cluster Analysis of Digital Health Application Users

The digital transformation of healthcare systems increasingly depends on the successful adoption and use of digital health technologies (DHTs) by healthcare users. In this context, digital health literacy (DHL) has emerged as a key factor influencing the effective use of digital...

At the intersection of care and command: A thematic analysis of military nurses’ experiences in a compact national defense structure

Background Military nursing operates at the intersection of healthcare and defense, requiring nurses to balance professional ethics with military discipline, operational readiness, and organizational hierarchy. Purpose To explore how military nurses in a small defense system cons...