11. Slovenian EFL-students' familiarity with the English sentence structure and their ability to identify its element : master's thesisJan Dukarič, 2025, magistrsko delo Opis: This master’s thesis explores the expanding discrepancy and subsequent outcomes between prevailing pedagogical approaches and the realities of conventional assessment practices, where a fundamental understanding of a syntactic organisation is a prerequisite for engagement. Thus, the thesis aims to examine Slovene EFL primary school students’ familiarity with the English sentence structure and its elements guided by the assumptions addressing the syntactic influence of students’ L1, their limited syntactic competence, and their explicit awareness of English sentence structure and its constituent parts. Adopting a mixed methods research design and grounded in a comprehensive theoretical framework, the empirical study involved of 75 participants aged between 11 and 14 years (±1 year), which were in turn tasked with completing a grammar awareness task, language function task, word order task, and a sentence structure in translation task. The findings ultimately indicate students’ shortcomings in the identification of core sentence elements, the emergence of explicit syntactic knowledge, and a salient reliance on Slovene syntactic frameworks. Ključne besede: English as a Foreign Language, metalinguistic awareness, cross-linguistic influence, syntactic competence, English sentence structure Objavljeno v DKUM: 18.09.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 8
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12. The Usage of Language and Gender in Secure, Contain, Protect (SCP) Texts : master's thesisLaura Trpin, 2025, magistrsko delo Opis: The SCP Foundation, an extensive collaborative creative writing project, is internationally recognized for its fictitious scientific articles about securing, containing, and protecting anomalies, also known as SCPs. Since it is an open-source wiki, anyone can submit articles, and the authors are anonymous. This paper focused on researching language and gender in SCP articles. Gender is socially constructed and does not necessarily coincide with biological sex. Gender stereotypes reflect expectations about social groups and their members. They can affect occupational choices and even the health-risk behaviors of men and women. In language, gender stereotypes can be reflected in sexism and slurs. Data for this paper are drawn from content analyses of 50 randomly selected SCP entries. Qualitative data was then summarized into quantitative data. Results indicate a neutral, impersonal, and descriptive language for anomalies, which are referred to with the neuter reference because they are deemed borderline beings. Men are more often positively and negatively regarded than women, as women appear significantly less frequently than men in the entries, regardless of the role examined. Men do, however, appear in the roles of victims more often. Gender-stereotypical professions were associated with men, whereas women were associated with professions similar to those of men, indicating a shift from gender stereotypes. Sexism is reflected in the form of gendered slurs. No other socially constructed genders were found in the SCP entries. Ključne besede: SCP Foundation, SCPs, language, gender, gender stereotypes, slurs Objavljeno v DKUM: 15.09.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 16
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13. The impact of usability and reliability on ChatGPT satisfaction among gen Z and gen YMirjana Pejić Bach, Mirko Palić, Vanja Šimićević, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Background/Purpose: ChatGPT’s rapid diffusion has transformed large-language-model (LLM) technology from a specialist tool into a mainstream companion for study and work. However, empirical evidence on what drives user satisfaction outside medical settings remains scarce. Focusing on future business and management professionals in Croatia, this study examines how perceived ease of use and perceived reliability shape satisfaction with ChatGPT and whether those effects differ between Generation Z (18–25 years) and Generation Y (26–35 years). Methodology: An online survey administered in August 2024 yielded 357 valid responses. The measurement model met rigorous reliability and validity criteria (CFI = 0.96, SRMR = 0.04). Results: Structural-equation modelling showed that, in the pooled sample, ease of use (β = 0.42) and reliability (β = 0.46) jointly explained 72 % of satisfaction. Multi-group analysis revealed a generational split: both predictors were significant for Gen Z. However, only reliability remained significant for Gen Y. Gaussian graphical models corroborated these findings, indicating a densely interconnected attitude network for younger users and a reliability-centred network for older users. Conclusion: The study extends technology-acceptance research to the management domain, underscores the moderating role of generation and illustrates the value of combining SEM with network analytics. Insights inform designers and educators aiming to foster informed, responsible and gratifying engagement with generative AI. Ključne besede: artificial intelligence, large language models (LLM), marketing, user satisfaction, Croatia, ChatGPT Objavljeno v DKUM: 04.09.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 1
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14. Rethinking English studies through AI : challenges, ethics, and innovationTomaž Onič, Mladen Borovič, David Hazemali, 2025, drugi znanstveni članki Ključne besede: chatbots, artificial intelligence, generative artificial intelligence, large language models, English studies Objavljeno v DKUM: 27.08.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 6
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15. Communicating the climate crisis : stories in the classroomNastja Prajnč Kacijan, Bernarda Leva, Barbara Majcenovič Kline, David Hazemali, Tjaša Mohar, Katja Plemenitaš, Tomaž Onič, Kirsten Hempkin, 2025, samostojni znanstveni sestavek ali poglavje v monografski publikaciji Opis: As the climate crisis escalates, educators find themselves frequently having to engage with this issue in a classroom context. A significant contribution that educators, especially language teachers, can make is connected to communicating about environmental questions and helping learners develop the critical skills and competences to engage with such questions fully. In this contribution, we present a series of tasks drawing upon the medium of stories – both fiction and non-fiction, for younger and older learners – which are designed to develop a number of key competences: enhance vocabulary in English relating to climate issues; develop awareness of the key themes regarding these issues; increase learners' critical thinking (regarding the use of language specifically) concerning information available on climate change and related issues. Ključne besede: climate fiction, communicating climate crisis, stories in the classroom, didactics, language teaching Objavljeno v DKUM: 26.08.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 9
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16. A case of early intentional bilingualism : a close examination of context and practicesSerra Kayadibli-Oğuz, Zeynep Çamlibel-Acar, 2024 Opis: Intentional bilingualism is becoming increasingly popular in EFL countries, where many second-language speakers of English raise their children as a bilingual, with English alongside the local language. This article explores a case of intentional bilingualism spanning the first four years of a child, Ipek, who lives in Türkiye and has been exposed to Turkish and English since birth. As part of a longitudinal qualitative study, field and reflective notes were analysed to outline the key elements of Ipek's context, including the participants, tools, methods and techniques. The insights and experiences gained in the study may contribute to developing effective strategies for developing intentional bilingualism. Ključne besede: intentional bilingualism, child bilingualism, family language policy, EFL, Turkish as L1 Objavljeno v DKUM: 29.07.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 2
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18. Classifying the information needs of survivors of domestic violence in online health communities using large language models : prediction model development and evaluation studyShaowei Guan, Vivian Hui, Gregor Štiglic, Rose Eva Constantino, Young Ji Lee, Arkers Kwan Ching Wong, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Background: Domestic violence (DV) is a significant public health concern affecting the physical and mental well-being of
numerous women, imposing a substantial health care burden. However, women facing DV often encounter barriers to seeking
in-person help due to stigma, shame, and embarrassment. As a result, many survivors of DV turn to online health communities
as a safe and anonymous space to share their experiences and seek support. Understanding the information needs of survivors of
DV in online health communities through multiclass classification is crucial for providing timely and appropriate support.
Objective: The objective was to develop a fine-tuned large language model (LLM) that can provide fast and accurate predictions
of the information needs of survivors of DV from their online posts, enabling health care professionals to offer timely and
personalized assistance.
Methods: We collected 294 posts from Reddit subcommunities focused on DV shared by women aged ≥18 years who
self-identified as experiencing intimate partner violence. We identified 8 types of information needs: shelters/DV centers/agencies;
legal; childbearing; police; DV report procedure/documentation; safety planning; DV knowledge; and communication. Data
augmentation was applied using GPT-3.5 to expand our dataset to 2216 samples by generating 1922 additional posts that imitated
the existing data. We adopted a progressive training strategy to fine-tune GPT-3.5 for multiclass text classification using 2032
posts. We trained the model on 1 class at a time, monitoring performance closely. When suboptimal results were observed, we
generated additional samples of the misclassified ones to give them more attention. We reserved 184 posts for internal testing
and 74 for external validation. Model performance was evaluated using accuracy, recall, precision, and F1
-score, along with CIs
for each metric.
Results: Using 40 real posts and 144 artificial intelligence–generated posts as the test dataset, our model achieved an F1
-score
of 70.49% (95% CI 60.63%-80.35%) for real posts, outperforming the original GPT-3.5 and GPT-4, fine-tuned Llama 2-7B and
Llama 3-8B, and long short-term memory. On artificial intelligence–generated posts, our model attained an F1
-score of 84.58%
(95% CI 80.38%-88.78%), surpassing all baselines. When tested on an external validation dataset (n=74), the model achieved
an F1
-score of 59.67% (95% CI 51.86%-67.49%), outperforming other models. Statistical analysis revealed that our model significantly outperformed the others in F1
-score (P=.047 for real posts; P<.001 for external validation posts). Furthermore, our
model was faster, taking 19.108 seconds for predictions versus 1150 seconds for manual assessment.
Conclusions: Our fine-tuned LLM can accurately and efficiently extract and identify DV-related information needs through
multiclass classification from online posts. In addition, we used LLM-based data augmentation techniques to overcome the
limitations of a relatively small and imbalanced dataset. By generating timely and accurate predictions, we can empower health
care professionals to provide rapid and suitable assistance to survivors of DV. Ključne besede: domestic violence, online health communities, large language models, generative artificial intelligence, artificial intelligence Objavljeno v DKUM: 22.07.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 4
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19. AI is here to stay : an empirical study of attitudes among teachers of English and GermanSaša Jazbec, Bernarda Leva, Marta Licardo, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Artificial intelligence (AI) is a disruptor increasingly impacting foreign language learning and teaching. This paper explores the theoretical framework of AI, its application in foreign language teaching, and the question of whether AI is displacing foreign language teachers. The empirical part presents findings from a survey of English and German teachers (n = 112) in Slovenian primary and secondary schools regarding their views on AI in foreign language teaching. Statistical analysis reveals a constructively critical attitude towards AI among teachers, acknowledging its presence in and influence on teaching strategies, methods, and teacher roles but not perceiving it as a fundamental threat. Furthermore, statistical tests and correlations indicate no significant differences in attitude towards AI in the classroom based on whether they are English or German teachers or whether they work in primary or secondary schools.Umetna inteligenca (UI) je kot disrupcija močno posegla tudi v učenje in poučevanje tujega jezika. V prispevku najprej osvetlimo teoretski okvir pojmovanja UI, razpravljamo o UI pri pouku tujega jezika in se posvečamo tudi vprašanju, ali UI izpodrinja učitelje in učiteljice tujega jezika. V empiričnem delu predstavljamo izsledke raziskave, v kateri so svoja stališča o UI pri pouku tujega jezika izrazili učitelji in učiteljice angleščine in nemščine (n = 112) v osnovnih in srednjih šolah v Sloveniji. Statistična analiza podatkov anketiranih je pokazala, da so do UI konstruktivno kritični, da se zavedajo njene prisotnosti in da zelo vpliva na strategije, metode dela pri pouku in delo učiteljev in učiteljic, jih spreminja, a jih ne ogroža. S statističnimi testi in korelacijami pa smo ugotavljali tudi, da ni statistično pomembnih razlik med stališči anketiranih do UI pri pouku glede na to, ali učijo angleščino ali nemščino, niti ne, ali delajo v osnovni ali v srednji šoli. Ključne besede: artificial inteligence, teaching a foreign language, English as a foreign language, German as a foreign language Objavljeno v DKUM: 22.07.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 5
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20. Artificial intelligence in resuscitation: a scoping reviewDrieda Zace, Federico Semeraro, Sebastian Schnaubelt, Jonathan Montomoli, Giuseppe Ristagno, Nino Fijačko, Lorenzo Gamberini, Elena G. Bignami, Robert Greif, Koenraad G. Monsieurs, Andrea Scapigliati, 2025, pregledni znanstveni članek Opis: Background
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly applied in medicine, with growing interest in its potential to improve outcomes in cardiac arrest (CA). However, the scope and characteristics of current AI applications in resuscitation remain unclear.
Methods
This scoping review aims to map the existing literature on AI applications in CA and resuscitation and identify research gaps for further investigation. PRISMA-ScR framework and ILCOR guidelines were followed. A systematic literature search across PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane identified AI applications in resuscitation. Articles were screened and classified by AI methodology, study design, outcomes, and implementation settings. AI-assisted data extraction was manually validated for accuracy.
Results
Out of 4046 records, 197 studies met inclusion criteria. Most were retrospective (90%), with only 16 prospective studies and 2 randomised controlled trials. AI was predominantly applied in prediction of CA, rhythm classification, and post-resuscitation outcome prognostication. Machine learning was the most commonly used method (50% of studies), followed by deep learning and, less frequently, natural language processing. Reported performance was generally high, with AUROC values often exceeding 0.85; however, external validation was rare and real-world implementation limited.
Conclusions
While AI applications in resuscitation demonstrate encouraging performance in prediction and decision support tasks, clear evidence of improved patient outcomes or routine clinical use remains limited. Future research should focus on prospective validation, equity in data sources, explainability, and seamless integration of AI tools into clinical workflows. Ključne besede: Cardiac arrest, Resuscitation, Artificial intelligence, Machine learning, Deep learning, Large language model, Scoping review Objavljeno v DKUM: 22.07.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 3
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