Entries by Academia Maribor

Timber Fitness Centre overall graphic design

In my thesis I researched and implemented elements of an integrated graphic identity for the Timber fitness centre. The aim was to update and expand the visual identity to enable the company to stand out in the fitness industry market and to connect with customers. Timber Fitness Centre stands out with unique features such as […]

Employment opportunities for migrants from Ukraine in Slovenia

In the thesis, we studied the situation in the field of ensuring the basic human rights of refugees from Ukraine, which was faced by the member states of the European Union after 2022, when the war in Ukraine began. We studied the obstacles and problems faced by refugees, and at the same time identified and […]

Comparative Analysis of Casting and Welding for the Production of Welded Constructions and Optimization of the Welding Process for Increased Competitiveness of Welded Joints

The diploma thesis focuses on a comparative analysis of two crucial processes in the metal processing industry – casting and welding – for the production of welded constructions. The main aim of the research is to enhance the competitiveness of welded joints, with an emphasis on optimizing the welding process. The first part of the […]

Comparison of PostgreSQL and Oracle database performance on the example of Spring-Boot application when processing large amounts of data

The thesis is a research of the efficiency and capability of utilizing technologies with a primary focus on the Spring-Boot framework and Oracle and PostgreSQL databases, all in the context of processing Big Data. The research includes a thorough analysis of these technologies, an assessment of their strengths and weaknesses, and a comparative assessment of […]

Comparison of Learning Autonomous Driving in CARLA and Udacity Simulators for Beginners

In order to train artificial intelligence models for autonomous vehicle applications, this thesis compares the performance of two popular simulation platforms, CARLA and Udacity, with a focus on beginners in the field. This study also evaluates the usefulness of Jupyter Notebook and Google Colab, two well-known software environments, for creating and testing self-driving algorithms. The […]

Streaming music content and big data

In my thesis, I focused on Big Data, Spotify and YouTube Music as well as the connection between all three. I describe the main characteristics of Big Data. Next I focus on how Big Data is processed and stored. Since Big Data is divided into structured and unstructured data, I explain why and in what […]

First EMSTEP partner meeting in Bulgaria

The first partner meeting of the Erasmus+-funded EMstep project took place in Svishtov, Bulgaria, from 2 to 6 September 2024. The project aimed to empower teachers to socially integrate vulnerable groups of learners through professional development using a variety of methods. The kick-off meeting took place at the D. A. Tsenov University in Svishtov, where […]

Impressions from Martina Karova’s three-month Erasmus experience in Spain

Martina Karova, student of the Economist – module Commerce, took part in a three-month  Erasmus+ practical training course in Spain, near Barcelona. Martina Karova recalls her Erasmus+ experience with a big smile after completing her practical training in Barcelona, Spain. She says that those three months in Spain were the most intense and pivotal in […]