Entries by Academia Maribor

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 […]

Preparation of analogue recrorded sounds for mastering

The thesis presents the process and techniques of analog sound recording, which are key to achieving high-quality audio recordings. The thesis explores the placement of microphones, the arrangement and editing of sound and the thoughtful use of effects for a richer and more natural sound. The final part of the thesis also describes the mixing […]

Interweaving Genres: Horror and Comedy

Horror and comedy have been present since the very beginning of art. They appeared as theatrical performances or even as stories passed down from generation to generation. Both genres were popular in ancient Greece in the form of epics and plays and have maintained this popularity to this day, evolving into various subgenres. I started […]

Historising tables from CDC records in Azure SQL Database

This thesis presents a project where a cloud dataflow is set up in Azure Cloud. The data flow begins in a source database, in our case, Azure SQL Database. Debezium was setup on this database, which is a tool that captures changes on configured tables and forwards those changes to a data streaming service, in […]

The Transition of a Healthcare ERP System from Local Infrastructure to the Cloud: A Case Study of the Pro.4 Program

In recent years, we have witnessed continuous development in technology and information systems, which significantly impacts various areas of our lives, including healthcare. One of the key innovations is the transition of healthcare ERP systems from local infrastructure to cloud environments. This thesis explores the transition of a healthcare ERP system using the Pro.4 program […]

Avtomatizacija poslovnih procesov z uporabo RPA

In the modern business environment, companies are constantly faced with the pressures of technological progress. Technological progress increases the need for greater efficiency, cost reduction, and improved competitiveness. Many different tools on the market can help companies respond efficiently to these challenges. One such tool is Robotic Process Automation (RPA), which enables the automation of […]