University of Maribor

This study examines conference design preferences among Generation Z participants, with a particular focus on technology-related and sustainability-oriented attributes. As this generational cohort becomes increasingly influential within the business events sector, understanding their expectations is essential for the future development of conferences. Survey data were collected from 257 Generation Z respondents in Serbia, all of whom had prior conference attendance experience. Exploratory factor analysis was applied to identify the underlying dimensions of conference design preferences. The results reveal a four-factor structure comprising experiential and personalized learning, sustainability and social responsibility orientation, technology-enhanced conference interaction, and virtual participation and networking. The findings indicate that Generation Z strongly values interactive digital technologies that enable real-time engagement with speakers and flexible participation formats. In addition, sustainability-related practices, including environmentally responsible and socially conscious initiatives, emerge as a distinct and influential dimension shaping conference attractiveness. The study concludes that technology integration and sustainability are central determinants of conference appeal for Generation Z rather than peripheral features. These findings offer practical recommendations for conference organizers and destination stakeholders seeking to design future-oriented conferences that align with the expectations of this emerging and increasingly important market segment. Article history: Received (February 5, 2026); Revised (February 15, 2026); Accepted (February 22, 2026); Published online (February 27, 2026)

The study investigates the microstructure evolution in the stir zone produced by the friction stir processing (FSP) of a heat-treated microalloyed Al-Mn-Cu alloy in the area subjected to the highest temperature, strain, and strain rate. The samples were studied using electron microscopy and atom probe tomography (APT) to obtain structural and chemical information from the macro to the nano scale. FSP refines the dendritic Al-rich solid solution grains through dynamic recrystallisation in the range of a few micrometres. The primary intermetallic phases were dispersed to the particles in the 0.5–3 µm range and transformed mainly into a more stable τ1-Al29Mn6Cu4 phase. The fraction of dispersed particles after FSP increased due to the precipitation from the solid solution during cooling. The nanoscale quasicrystalline precipitates in the matrix, formed upon heat treatment, dissolved entirely during FSP, while the strong coarsening of the L12 precipitates occurred due to high temperatures in the stir zone. After FSP, the hardness of the stir zone was nearly identical for specimens in the as-cast and heat-treated conditions.

Digital warning systems are increasingly used to improve traffic safety by influencing driver behaviour in urban environments. This paper examines how radar-based speed displays and warning systems contribute to raising driver awareness and promoting safer driving practices. Using an industry case study of Intermatic d.o.o., the research is based on a qualitative, semi-structured interview with the company’s director, complemented by insights from student-led project activities conducted in cooperation with the company. The study explores managerial perspectives on the design, deployment, and perceived behavioural effects of digital warning systems, as well as key challenges related to implementation, data interpretation, and stakeholder cooperation. The findings highlight the role of interactive feedback, contextual placement, and data-supported decision-making in shaping driver responses. The paper contributes to the literature on smart mobility and traffic safety by offering practice-oriented insights into how digital warning technologies can support sustainable urban mobility and safer road environments.

V prispevku je predstavljen realnočasovni sistem za zaznavo brezpilotnih letalnikov, ki združuje vizualno detekcijo na osnovi globokega učenja in napredno radarsko obdelavo Range–Doppler signalov FMCW. Vizualni del temelji na modelu YOLOv8, implementiranem na platformi NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano z uporabo industrijske kamere Basler. Radarski podsistem, izveden na Raspberry Pi, vključuje Gaussovo glajenje, odštevanje ozadja ter detekcijo ciljev z uporabo pragovne metode in gručenja DBSCAN v prostoru razdalje. Med podsistemoma je vzpostavljena komunikacija UDP, ki omogoča časovno usklajevanje zaznav in njihovo združevanje znotraj definiranega časovnega intervala. Eksperimentalni rezultati potrjujejo, da kombinirani pristop izboljša zanesljivost zaznave v primerjavi s posameznimi metodami, zlasti v zahtevnih okoljskih pogojih. Prispevek analizira arhitekturo sistema, zmogljivost izvajanja na robnih napravah ter omejitve in možnosti nadaljnjih izboljšav.

The pedological component of geodiversity represents a fundamental—yet often overlooked—aspect of the abiotic environment with profound implications for ecosystem functioning and the provision of essential ecosystem services. It is shaped by the complex interplay of lithology, hydrological regimes, relief and its ruggedness, climate, human activity, and time; soil systems mediate crucial ecological processes across spatial and temporal scales. Understanding these interdependencies is critical for sustainable natural resource management and biodiversity conservation. Even more so, soils and the processes related to them become vital when measuring, evaluating, and protecting geodiversity since they can promote groundwater recharge, nutrient cycling, organic matter decomposition, carbon storage, biomass, and food production and habitat provision. Soils provide opportunities for recreation and geotourism, and can contribute to landscape aesthetics. Hence, they are a direct link between abiotic and biotic nature. Given increasing threats from erosion, degradation, pollution, and other changes, this review synthesizes and reviews current research on the pedological component of geodiversity and its connections to hydrological, relief, and other processes. From this perspective, it highlights the need for integrative strategies that safeguard soil functionality and ensure the long-term provision of ecosystem services. By performing that, it provides directions for further discussion and inclusion of soils and their diversity within geodiversity evaluations.

ROSUS 2026 – Računalniška obdelava slik in njena uporaba v Sloveniji 2026 je strokovna računalniška konferenca, ki jo od leta 2006 naprej vsako leto organizira Inštitut za računalništvo, Fakulteta za elektrotehniko, računalništvo in informatiko, Univerze v Mariboru. Konferenca povezuje strokovnjake in raziskovalce s področij digitalne obdelave slik in strojnega vida z uporabniki tega znanja, pri čemer uporabniki prihajajo iz raznovrstnih industrijskih okolij, biomedicine, športa, zabavništva in sorodnih področij. Zbornik konference ROSUS 2026 združuje strokovne prispevke več avtorjev, od tega dve vabljeni predavanji ter več demonstracijskih prispevkov. Prispevki podajajo najnovejše dosežke slovenskih strokovnjakov s področij digitalne obdelave slik in strojnega vida, osvetljujejo pa tudi trende in novosti na omenjenih strokovnih področjih. Velik poudarek prispevkov je na promoviranju ekonomske koristnosti aplikacij računalniške obdelave slik in vida v slovenskem prostoru. Takšne računalniške aplikacije zaradi visoke natančnosti, robustnosti in izjemnih hitrosti pri obdelovanju informacij nudijo namreč nove priložnosti za uveljavitev na trgu visokih tehnologij.