1. Is the Hitchcock story really true? Public opinion on Hooded crows in cities as input to managementLászló Kövér, Petra Paládi, Isma Benmazouz, Andrej Šorgo, Natalija Špur, Lajos Juhász, Peter Czine, Péter Balogh, Szabolcs Lengyel, 2022, original scientific article Abstract: In recent years, the Hooded crow (Corvus cornix) has become one of the most successful wild bird species in urban environments across Europe. Hooded crows can cause several problems in cities, including trash scattering, noise disturbance, and aggressive behavior toward humans or pets, and they can be potential vectors of pathogens. To find effective solutions, the public has to be involved in the decision-making process in urban planning management, managed by the city administration. In this study, we surveyed the attitude of people in Hungary towards crows and crow management by collecting information using an online questionnaire containing 65 questions published in 14 Facebook groups. We found that many people were familiar with corvid species and had personal experience with them. In most cases, these experiences were not negative, so the crows were not or only rarely perceived to cause problems to people, such as aggressive behavior, damage to cars or stealing something. Most respondents recognized that the presence of large numbers of hooded crows is a problem to be solved and acknowledged that they do not know how to resolve it. The majority of people expressed their interest in raising public awareness of crows but not in their management actions, which they believe should be implemented by experts. Most respondents preferred passive, harmless methods. More direct methods such as egg/chick removal from the nest, control by trapping, poisoned baits or firearms, or oral contraceptives were the least acceptable. These results express the difficulty in identifying a control method for managing hooded crow populations that is both acceptable to most people and effective at the same time. This study demonstrates the importance of involving public opinion in wildlife management and providing more information to citizens to reduce human-crow conflicts.
Keywords: attitude, control, corvids, human-wildlife conflict, urban wildlife management
Published in DKUM: 27.03.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 0
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2. Differences in user perception of artificial intelligence-driven chatbots and traditional tools in qualitative data analysisBoštjan Šumak, Maja Pušnik, Ines Kožuh, Andrej Šorgo, Saša Brdnik, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: Qualitative data analysis (QDA) tools are essential for extracting insights from complex datasets. This study investigates researchers’ perceptions of the usability, user experience (UX), mental workload, trust, task complexity, and emotional impact of three tools: Taguette 1.4.1 (a traditional QDA tool), ChatGPT (GPT-4, December 2023 version), and Gemini (formerly Google Bard, December 2023 version). Participants (N = 85), Master’s students from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science with prior experience in UX evaluations and familiarity with AI-based chatbots, performed sentiment analysis and data annotation tasks using these tools, enabling a comparative evaluation. The results show that AI tools were associated with lower cognitive effort and more positive emotional responses compared to Taguette, which caused higher frustration and workload, especially during cognitively demanding tasks. Among the tools, ChatGPT achieved the highest usability score (SUS = 79.03) and was rated positively for emotional engagement. Trust levels varied, with Taguette preferred for task accuracy and ChatGPT rated highest in user confidence. Despite these differences, all tools performed consistently in identifying qualitative patterns. These findings suggest that AI-driven tools can enhance researchers’ experiences in QDA while emphasizing the need to align tool selection with specific tasks and user preferences.
Keywords: user experience, UX, usability, qualitative data analysis, QDA, chatbots
Published in DKUM: 07.02.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 11
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3. Differences in personal innovativeness in the domain of information technology among university students and teachersAndrej Šorgo, Mateja Ploj Virtič, Kosta Dolenc, 2021, original scientific article Abstract: Two online surveys among 1105 university students and 656 employees were conducted with the inclusion of the construct Personal Innovativeness in the domain of Information Technologies (PIIT). After calculating descriptive statistics, statistically significant differences between personal innovativeness of university students and teachers were sought by the application of one-way ANOVA. The first and most important finding was that average perceived PIIT of teachers and students falls around the middle of the seven-point scale, which cannot be regarded as a plausible predictor of upgrading the University as an Innovative Ecosystem. The second was that university teachers scored higher than their students, a situation that could produce an expectancy conflict between those who want to work in an innovative way and those who would prefer study by the book. Teaching assistants, who should belong to the generation of digital natives, are only slightly more innovative than university teachers, who can be regarded as digital immigrants. Assuming that innovativeness can be upgraded by learning, means that efforts should be made by University Management to encourage and support Personal Innovativeness (and other creativities, as well) as a preferred teaching practice.
Keywords: personal innovativeness, information technologies, university students, university teachers, online education
Published in DKUM: 10.12.2024; Views: 0; Downloads: 4
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4. Transforming smartphones into microscopes for teaching anatomyAndrej Šorgo, Vida Lang, 2023, published scientific conference contribution Abstract: A group of prospective biology teachers were given the task of building a microscope out of home appliances and a smartphone. At the end of the course, they built their own microscopes in different designs and took photos of different animal tissues and other material objects. They showed great creativity and tested a variety of solutions. Their work can be seen as a model for their future work with students during their professional careers. An important point is that applying the principles of smartphone microscopy to other school and extracurricular activities can be considered a lifelong skill not only for prospective teachers but also for their future students.
Keywords: biology education, human anatomy, microscopy, prospective teachers, smartphone
Published in DKUM: 25.09.2024; Views: 1; Downloads: 3
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5. The role of computerized laboratory exercises in development of key competencesAndrej Šorgo, Vida Lang, 2023, published scientific conference contribution Abstract: Over the past 20 years, the first author and numerous collaborators have attempted to introduce computer-based laboratory exercises in science, particularly in biology classes. While working with secondary and post-secondary students, it was realised that it was possible to simultaneously develop cross-cutting competencies that bridged several key competences of the European framework of eight key competences for lifelong learning. These were (a) Collecting, analysing, and organising information; (b) Communication of ideas; (c) Planning and organising activities; (d) Working with others in teams; (e) The use of mathematical ideas and techniques; (f) Problem solving; and (g) The use of technology. When inquiry and problem-solving strategies are used, student achievement is much higher compared to explanatory and expository labs.
Keywords: biology education, computer based laboratory, key competences, laboratory work, science education
Published in DKUM: 25.09.2024; Views: 0; Downloads: 1
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6. Lower secondary school experiences as predictors of career aspirations toward engineering, and production and processing occupationsMateja Ploj Virtič, Andrej Šorgo, 2022, original scientific article Abstract: The global demand for technically educated persons is greater than the supply. It is believed that interest and school experience can influence career choice. 624 Slovenian high school students participated in the survey. Exploratory and Confirmatory Factorial Analysis procedures were used to investigate the influence of school and out-of-school-related factors on career aspirations. Predictors of career aspirations in (a) engineering and (b) production and processing occupations in the models were: (1) students’ opinions on technical topics, (2) the content of school subject Technics and Technology; and (3) related classroom experiences. The results of the models showed that career aspirations were explained by out-of-school generated opinions on technical topics and not by school-related factors. Boys are more enthusiastic than girls in their career aspirations for technically oriented occupations. This calls for a fundamental revision of the school subject and the corresponding teaching.
Keywords: career aspirations, classroom experiences, SEM analysis, engineering, production and processing
Published in DKUM: 20.09.2024; Views: 0; Downloads: 4
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7. Divjad na nelovnih površinah : težave, izzivi in rešitveBoštjan Pokorny, Ajša Alagić, Elena Bužan, Hubert Potočnik, Andrej Šorgo, Andrej Šorgo, Katarina Flajšman, 2020, professional article Keywords: lov, lovstvo, divjad, upravljanje z divjado, nelovne površine, škoda, konflikt
Published in DKUM: 18.09.2024; Views: 0; Downloads: 6
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8. Views of students, parents, and teachers on smartphones and tablets in the development of 21st-century skills as a prerequisite for a sustainable futureVida Lang, Andrej Šorgo, 2024, original scientific article Abstract: It is no longer just an opinion but a fact that the only way to prevent a catastrophic future for
humanity on a planetary scale is to introduce sustainable practices in all areas of human endeavour. The key role in these processes is activity to education. The aim of this study is to investigate the perceptions of Slovenian secondary school students, parents, and teachers (SPTs) regarding the role of smartphones and tablets in promoting 21st-century skills. This study explores the views of Slovenian secondary school students, parents, and teachers (SPTs) on the value of smartphones and tablets in 21st-century skills education. The results show a consensus among participants that smartphones and tablets make a positive contribution to various aspects of 21st-century skills as a Prerequisite for Sustainable Future. Participants consistently rated the suggested benefits of smartphones and tablets above the middle of the scale, with a focus on internet, digital, and information literacy. However, there is still room for improvement in basic skills and higher-order thinking skills. The factorial analysis revealed three correlated factors: Holistic Learning skills, Higher-Level Cognitive skills, and Digital Information Literacy skills. Subsequent analysis revealed significant differences between the focus groups, with students showing stronger agreement with the positive impact of smartphones and tablets on a wide range of skills. While teachers recognized the value of smartphones and tablets for students’ digital literacy and engagement, the differences between teachers and other groups were
relatively small. These findings underscore the importance of integrating smartphone strategies and technology tools to promote 21st-century skills as a Prerequisite for Sustainable Future. Educators and policymakers can use these findings to promote effective teaching and learning practices that meet the demands of the 21st century.
Keywords: 21st-century skills, smartphone, mobile learning
Published in DKUM: 18.09.2024; Views: 0; Downloads: 2
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10. Značilnosti pouka biologije na daljavo v času pandemije covida-19 v osmih razredih osnovne šole na severu Hrvaške : magistrsko deloSara Senčar Kosalec, 2024, master's thesis Abstract: Učenje biologije, ki temelji na naravoslovnem pristopu, prispeva k razvoju veščin, spretnosti in odnosov učencev, ki jih bodo lahko uporabili v vsakdanjem življenju. Ob uporabi IKT pri pouku biologije se razvijajo tudi kompetence za uporabo različnih tehnologij in kritičen odnos do informacij. Leta 2020 je pojav novega virusa covid-19 povzročil pandemijo. Kljub temu da je e-učenje v digitalni eri že ustaljen pojav, so se učitelji, učenci in starši znašli v stresnih razmerah zaradi prisilnega zaprtja šol, ki ga je povzročila pandemija. Definiran je nov pojem – vsiljeno poučevanje na daljavo, ki se razlikuje od e-učenja po krizi oz. katastrofi. Raziskali smo uporabljene metode za učenje biologije v času vsiljenega poučevanja na daljavo na osnovnih šolah na Hrvaškem ter odnos in mnenja učencev do takšnih metod. Nadalje smo raziskali, kako je takšen način dela vplival na motivacijo in znanje učencev ter prednosti in slabosti takšnega učenja. Rezultati raziskave so pokazali, da so se učitelji največkrat odločali za poučevanje v živo prek video konference, pri čemer so ustno razložili vsebino in dodeljene naloge, občasno pa so podali ustno povratno informacijo v smeri rešitve nalog. Vsiljeno poučevanje na daljavo imelo negativen vpliv na znanje in motivacijo učencev v času zaprtja šol in po vrnitvi v šole. V primeru ponovnega zaprtja šol želijo učenci opravljati več nalog v naravi in pogosteje analizirati video eksperimente z učiteljem ter izvajati virtualne eksperimente.
Keywords: biologija, vsiljeno poučevanje na daljavo, covid-19, laboratorijsko delo, terensko delo
Published in DKUM: 12.09.2024; Views: 12; Downloads: 4
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