Entries by Academia Maribor

Cryptocurrency usage in Slovenia

In my diploma thesis, the topic of cryptocurrencies with research about the usage of cryptocurrencies in Slovenia is described. The main reason for choosing this topic is my own interest and interest in this field. This paper is presented in detail, how cryptocurrencies are obtained, what blockchain technology means, what types of digital wallets exist […]

Security of smart contracts written in the Solidity programming language

Coding smart contracts in the Solidity programming language represents a special challenge, as the specifics of blockchain technology require the use of unconventional programming patterns. Any bugs and security flaws written in the code are visible to everyone, as the source code of smart contracts is publicly viewable. From the security point of view, it […]

Taxation of services with VAT and exercise of the right to refund VAT paid abroad

Value-added tax is an important source of public financial resources that finance public consumption. In the single market of the European Union, the current VAT system, initially designed as a transitional system, is fragmented and complex for taxpayers who do business internationally, thus it also enables fraud. Domestic and cross-border transactions are treated differently, and […]

Recording and production of an album for the musical project Nomark

Music plays a role in most people’s everyday life. Its roots go back to prehistory, but nowadays it’s more popular and accessible than ever. A few years ago we listened to music with the help of CD and mp3 players, but nowadays we mostly listen to it through various online websites and applications with the […]

Wei Ni Khaw on Erasmus+ student exchange from Malaysia

Wei Ni Khaw is a Computer Science student specializing in Cyber Security at the School of Computer Science (SOCS), Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation. She will undertake practical training at the Academia in Maribor in the second half of the academic year 2021/2022 as part of the Erasmus+ exchange programme in Computer Science […]

Preparation of a daily TV news programme

The thesis describes the complete preparation of a daily infomercial television programme. Information is given from the characteristics to the post-production process. The daily news TV show was created out of a desire to try my hand not only at filming and editing but also as a graphic designer and sound engineer. It is an […]

Refurbishment and reconstruction of the T4 foundry melting furnace

The company I work for has been producing aluminium and remelting aluminium scrap for decades. I, therefore, wanted to find a suitable topic or project where the approach and the organisation of work could be renewed, and where this could be properly described and presented. As the work plan foresees various overhauls and refurbishments of […]