Entries by Academia Maribor

Fourth international meeting of the ERASMUS+ EMSTEP project in Porto: Academia is a key partner in the development of innovative tools for inclusive learning practices

Between November 17 and 21, 2025, Porto is hosting the fourth transnational meeting of partners in the ERASMUS+ EMSTEP project, which brings together institutions from Turkey, Italy, Norway, Bulgaria, Portugal, and Slovenia. The host is the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Porto. The meeting is dedicated to progress in the […]

The Impact of Social Networks on Business Performance

This thesis examines the impact of social networks on business performance, combining theoretical foundations with empirical research. Over the past two decades, social networks have become one of the key forms of digital communication, influencing how individuals connect and how companies design their marketing strategies. In the business environment, they are used as a tool […]

Development of accounting services with a focus on employee development

In my thesis, I explored the development of accounting services with a special focus on employee education and development. I believe that employees are the most important resource of any company, as their knowledge, motivation, and willingness to learn significantly influence service quality and the company’s competitiveness. In Slovenia, there are more than 4,600 registered […]

Erasmus+ internship of student Gaja Jurij Florjančič in the flattest European country

Gaj Jurij Florjančič, a student of the Media Production programme – Graphic Design module, travelled to the Netherlands, more specifically to the city of Breda, as part of the Erasmus+ programme. His practical training tasks include 3D robot modelling, animation, texture preparation and graphic presentations. October marked the beginning of a new chapter for Gaj […]

Creating a film trailer using artificial intelligence

The thesis is grounded in the development of a storyboard, produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, for a short film for which I also authored the script. The storyboard illustrates the sequential frames that determine the film’s visual presentation and, consequently, plays a crucial role in the production process. In the context […]

Unit Economics as a Tool for Analysing the Effectiveness of Business Models

In the modern digital economy, the assessment of business performance is increasingly shifting from aggregated financial reporting to customer-focused metrics. The diploma thesis Unit Economics as a Tool for Analysing the Effectiveness of Business Models examines unit economics as a key approach to evaluating sustainable profitability, identifying growth drivers, and assessing the scalability potential of […]

Construction of buildings with prefabricated concrete walls and ceilings

Initially, I tackled the history of concrete in my thesis, focusing primarily on how we began using it, why it is most suitable, and actually began to determine what the future holds for us and why the future lies with prefabricated elements. I researched the most common prefabricated concrete elements on the market at the […]

Energy renovation of the facade of a multi-apartment building

The thesis examines the energy renovation of facades in multi-apartment buildings as a key measure for improving energy efficiency, reducing heating costs and enhancing living comfort. Renovation directly influences heat losses and the durability of the building envelope. The research aimed to evaluate the impact of insulation material and facade system choice on costs, feasibility, […]

Automatic fire alarm and fire extinguishing systems at airports: a case study of Portorož airport (LJPZ)

This thesis evaluates fire safety at Portorož Airport (LJPZ) from an operational, user-centred perspective and situates the findings within the applicable regulatory and technical framework (ICAO, EASA, and national rules). The methodology blends (i) a structured review of requirements and guidance (Annex 14/Doc 9137, EASA Easy Access Rules/CS-ADR-DSN, Slovenia’s TSG-1-001, and selected technical standards), (ii) […]

Technical security – Protection of personal data obtained through video surveillance

Video surveillance is one of the key components of modern technical security systems and is widely used in both public and private sectors. Its primary purpose is to ensure the safety of people, property and to control access. However, due to the ability to identify idividuals, such systems involve the processing of personal data, which […]