1. Health tourism : study material for studentsMilica Rančić Demir, 2025, other educational material Abstract: The study material provides a comprehensive overview of health tourism as an important and rapidly developing segment of the tourism industry. It begins with a historical perspective, from ancient civilizations and pilgrimages to the democratization of spa culture, the rise of medical tourism, and today’s integrated approaches to health and wellness. The text defines key concepts such as health, illness, quality of life, happiness, well-being, and wellness, introducing models like the Wellness Wheel and PERMA.
A central part of the material examines the relationship between well-being and tourism, highlighting how travel contributes to physical, psychological, and social health. Different types of health tourism are presented, particularly the distinction between medical and wellness tourism, supported by comparative models. Detailed chapters cover spas, wellness centres in hospitality, hot springs, and natural therapeutic waters, outlining their definitions, typologies, benefits, and contemporary applications.
The material also discusses market segmentation in wellness tourism, identifying motives and profiles of tourists, as well as management aspects, including customer experience, site-level management, and broader geographical considerations. Special emphasis is given to stakeholder structures and their interactions, which shape the functioning of health tourism systems.
Trends such as sustainability, digitalization, personalization, and the impact of COVID-19 are analysed as forces transforming the sector. A separate focus is given to health tourism in Slovenia, its natural healing factors, spas, and the role of the Slovenian Spas Association.
Altogether, the material combines theory, history, practical examples, and future trends, offering students an in-depth but structured introduction to health and wellness tourism. Keywords: Health tourism, wellness tourism, medical tourism, well-being, quality of life, happiness, spas, wellness centres, hot springs, natural therapeutic waters, balneotherapy, tourism management, customer segmentation, stakeholders, sustainability, digitalization, Slovenia, Slovenian Spas Association Published in DKUM: 02.10.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 13
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2. Simulation-based study of structural changes in electrical time-series signalsLuka Živković, Željko Hederić, Tin Benšić, Goran Kurtović, Marinko Stojkov, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: his paper uses statistical indicators to address the detection of changes in electrical signals typical of industrial and power systems. A dedicated MATLAB algorithm was developed to identify change points by tracking shifts in signal behaviour and statistical properties. To evaluate the method, synthetic signals were generated through simulation to reproduce the common patterns observed in these systems, allowing testing under different operating conditions and varying noise levels. The results demonstrate that the algorithm detects change points reliably across multiple scenarios, showing flexibility and robustness. This study highlights the value of simulation-based signal generation as a controlled environment for testing detection methods. It provides a foundation for future applications to more complex real-world electrical signal analysis tasks. Keywords: break points, energy system, noise, segmentation, signals, simulation, time series Published in DKUM: 01.10.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 2
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3. Detection and optimization of photovoltaic arrays’ tilt angles using remote sensing dataNiko Lukač, Sebastijan Seme, Klemen Sredenšek, Gorazd Štumberger, Domen Mongus, Borut Žalik, Marko Bizjak, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: Maximizing the energy output of photovoltaic (PV) systems is becoming increasingly important. Consequently, numerous approaches have been developed over the past few years that utilize remote sensing data to predict or map solar potential. However, they primarily address hypothetical scenarios, and few focus on improving existing installations. This paper presents a novel method for optimizing the tilt angles of existing PV arrays by integrating Very High Resolution (VHR) satellite imagery and airborne Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data. At first, semantic segmentation of VHR imagery using a deep learning model is performed in order to detect PV modules. The segmentation is refined using a Fine Optimization Module (FOM). LiDAR data are used to construct a 2.5D grid to estimate the modules’ tilt (inclination) and aspect (orientation) angles. The modules are grouped into arrays, and tilt angles are optimized using a Simulated Annealing (SA) algorithm, which maximizes simulated solar irradiance while accounting for shadowing, direct, and anisotropic diffuse irradiances. The method was validated using PV systems in Maribor, Slovenia, achieving a 0.952 F1-score for module detection (using FT-UnetFormer with SwinTransformer backbone) and an estimated electricity production error of below 6.7%. Optimization results showed potential energy gains of up to 4.9%. Keywords: solar energy, photovoltaics, semantic segmentation, optimization, LiDAR, VHR imagery Published in DKUM: 22.07.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 12
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4. Using a region-based convolutional neural network (R-CNN) for potato segmentation in a sorting processJaka Verk, Jernej Hernavs, Simon Klančnik, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: This study focuses on the segmentation part in the development of a potato-sorting system that utilizes camera input for the segmentation and classification of potatoes. The key challenge addressed is the need for efficient segmentation to allow the sorter to handle a higher volume of potatoes simultaneously. To achieve this, the study employs a region-based convolutional neural network (R-CNN) approach for the segmentation task, while trying to achieve more precise segmentation than with classic CNN-based object detectors. Specifically, Mask R-CNN is implemented and evaluated based on its performance with different parameters in order to achieve the best segmentation results. The implementation and methodologies used are thoroughly detailed in this work. The findings reveal that Mask R-CNN models can be utilized in the production process of potato sorting and can improve the process. Keywords: image segmentation, potato sorting, neural network, mask RCNN, object detection, production process, machine learning, AI Published in DKUM: 27.03.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 28
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5. Detection and Monitoring of Woody Vegetation Landscape Features Using Periodic Aerial PhotographyDamjan Strnad, Štefan Horvat, Domen Mongus, Danijel Ivajnšič, Štefan Kohek, 2023, original scientific article Keywords: woody vegetation landscape features, change detection, segmentation neural network, cyclic aerial photography, digital orthophoto Published in DKUM: 23.05.2024; Views: 196; Downloads: 35
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6. A VAN-Based Multi-Scale Cross-Attention Mechanism for Skin Lesion Segmentation NetworkShuang Liu, Zeng Zhuang, Yanfeng Zheng, Simon Kolmanič, 2023, original scientific article Abstract: With the rise of deep learning technology, the field of medical image segmentation has undergone rapid development. In recent years, convolutional neural networks (CNNs) have brought many achievements and become the consensus in medical image segmentation tasks. Although many neural networks based on U-shaped structures and methods, such as skip connections have achieved excellent results in medical image segmentation tasks, the properties of convolutional operations limit their ability to effectively learn local and global features. To address this problem, the Transformer from the field of natural language processing (NLP) was introduced to the image segmentation field. Various Transformer-based networks have shown significant performance advantages over mainstream neural networks in different visual tasks, demonstrating the huge potential of Transformers in the field of image segmentation. However, Transformers were originally designed for NLP and ignore the multidimensional nature of images. In the process of operation, they may destroy the 2D structure of the image and cannot effectively capture low-level features. Therefore, we propose a new multi-scale cross-attention method called M-VAN Unet, which is designed based on the Visual Attention Network (VAN) and can effectively learn local and global features. We propose two attention mechanisms, namely MSC-Attention and LKA-Cross-Attention, for capturing low-level features and promoting global information interaction. MSC-Attention is designed for multi-scale channel attention, while LKA-Cross-Attention is a cross-attention mechanism based on the large kernel attention (LKA). Extensive experiments show that our method outperforms current mainstream methods in evaluation metrics such as Dice coefficient and Hausdorff 95 coefficient. Keywords: CNNs, deep learning, medical image processing, NLP, semantic segmentation Published in DKUM: 14.03.2024; Views: 496; Downloads: 315
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7. Comparison of different stator topologies for BLDC drives : master's thesisMitja Garmut, 2020, master's thesis Abstract: The focus of this Master's thesis was to increase the output-power density of a fractional-horsepower BLDC drive. Different stator segmentation topologies were analyzed and evaluated for this purpose. The presented analysis was performed by using various models with different complexity levels, where a Magnetic Equivalent Circuit (MEC) model and a 2D transient Finite Element Method (FEM) model combined with a power-loss model, were applied systematically. Characteristic behavior of the BLDC drive was obtained in this way. The models were validated with measurement results obtained on an experimental test drive system. The influence of the weakening of the magnetic flux density and flux linkage, due to segmentation were analyzed based on the validated models. Furthermore, the increase of the thermal-stable output power and efficiency was rated, due to the consequently higher slot fill factor. Lastly, a detailed iron-loss analysis was performed for different stator topologies. The performed analysis showed that segmentation of the stator can enable a significant increase of the output power of the discussed BLDC drives, where the positive effects of segmentation outweigh the negative ones from the electromagnetic point of view. Segmentation, however, also impacts other domains, such as Mechanical and Thermal, which was out of the scope of this thesis, and will be performed in the future. Keywords: fractional-horsepower BLDC drive, stator segmentation, fill factor increase, thermal-stable output power, Finite Element Method model Published in DKUM: 17.11.2020; Views: 1373; Downloads: 53
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8. Work-Home conflict and strain: the role of work-related smartphone use, job insecurity and segmentation preferencesTjaša Srnko, 2018, master's thesis Abstract: Nowadays, through organisational and technological changes, organizations expect availability and work from their employees not just during working hours, but also in their free time. Work can be done from anywhere and at any time, also with the help of smartphones, which is one of the main constructs of the current research. If the employee is working from home on their smartphone, this can have an important contribution to managing work and private life, and also to strain. The individual’s preference of whether to segment his or her work from home also plays an important role in experiencing internal conflicts. As the motivation for work-related smartphone use is not fully clear, job insecurity was additionally explored as a potential predictor. In an online study, conducted in Austria, we collected data from 454 participants of different ages, gender and working backgrounds. For the analysis, multiple moderated regression and mediation analyses were used. Results showed significant relations between work-home interference and strain but no significant results between those constructs while adding work-related smartphone use. Segmentation preferences did not have an influence on the relationship between work-home interference and strain. Job insecurity was revealed to be related to work-related smartphone use and smartphone use to work-home interference. Smartphone use was also found to partially mediate the path from job insecurity to work-home interference. Finally, to prevent negative outcomes of strain, work-home interference and job insecurity, organizations should focus on: providing culture that fits their employees, try to plan availability free time and provide a clear communication. Keywords: Smartphone use, work-home interference, strain, stress, job insecurity, segmentation preferences Published in DKUM: 14.01.2019; Views: 1847; Downloads: 157
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9. Cluster analysis as a tool of guests segmentation by the degree of their demandDamijan Mumel, Boris Snoj, 2002, original scientific article Abstract: Authors demonstrate the use of cluster analysis in findin out (ascertaining) the homogenity/heterogenity of guests as to the degree of their demand. The degree of guests' demand is defined according to the importance of perceived service quality components measured by SERVQUAL, which was adopted and adapted, according to the specifics of health spa industry in Slovenia. Goals of the article are: (a) the identification of the profile of importance of general health spa service quality components, and (b) the identification of groups of guests (segments) according to the degree of their demand in the research in 1991 compared with 1999. Cluster analysis serves as useful tool for guest segmentation since it reveals the existence of important differences in the structure of guests in the year 1991 compared with the year 1999. The results serve as a useful database for management in health spas. Keywords: catering, hotel management, analysis, segmentation, services, quality Published in DKUM: 04.07.2017; Views: 799; Downloads: 103
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10. Online speech/music segmentation based on the variance mean of filter bank energyMarko Kos, Matej Grašič, Zdravko Kačič, 2009, original scientific article Abstract: This paper presents a novel feature for online speech/music segmentation basedon the variance mean of filter bank energy (VMFBE). The idea that encouraged the feature's construction is energy variation in a narrow frequency sub-band. The energy varies more rapidly, and to a greater extent for speech than for music. Therefore, an energy variance in such a sub-band isgreater for speech than for music. The radio broadcast database and the BNSIbroadcast news database were used for feature discrimination and segmentation ability evaluation. The calculation procedure of the VMFBE feature has 4 out of 6 steps in common with the MFCC feature calculation procedure. Therefore, it is a very convenient speech/music discriminator for use in real-time automatic speech recognition systems based on MFCC features, because valuable processing time can be saved, and computation load is only slightly increased. Analysis of the feature's speech/music discriminative ability shows an average error rate below 10% for radio broadcast material and it outperforms other features used for comparison, by more than 8%. The proposed feature as a stand-alone speech/music discriminator in a segmentation system achieves an overall accuracy of over 94% on radio broadcast material. Keywords: online speech segmentation, algorithm, speech techniques Published in DKUM: 26.06.2017; Views: 1337; Downloads: 457
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