Entries by Academia Maribor

Systematization of legal relationships between stakeholders in the construction process: from legal principles of obligation to technical implementation

The thesis provides a comprehensive overview of the legal relationships among stakeholders in the Slovenian construction process, with a special focus on the connection between contract law principles and the technical implementation of construction projects. The fundamental issue arises from numerous challenges on construction sites, where unclear agreements regarding responsibilities and obligations, as well as […]

Economic and Technical Analysis of a Traditional Facade Compared to a Wooden Ventilated Facade

The thesis focuses on a comparison between the conventional contact facade and the wooden ventilated facade, primarily from an economic and technical perspective. The first part provides a technical description of both systems, including their composition, materials and installation methods. A time analysis shows that the installation of a wooden ventilated facade takes longer due […]

Architectural and functional design of a single-family house in accordance with sustainable principles – implementation of a heat pump with a ground collector

This thesis aims to investigate the impact of architectural and technological solutions, specifically the installation of a ground-source heat pump, on the energy efficiency and sustainable design of a single-family house. The research seeks to develop a comprehensive approach to design that improves the building’s energy efficiency while reducing its carbon footprint. The work focuses […]

Conducting a technological study for the Krška vas–Čatež cycling route project and exploring the possibilities of using artificial intelligence to support implementation processes

This thesis investigates the potential integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within the technological study of the Krška vas–Čatež ob Savi cycling route project. The project comprises a 1.6-kilometre cycling connection along the regional road R2-419/1206, located in a sensitive natural environment near the Krka River within the Natura 2000 protected area. Construction activities are restricted […]

The role of the internal security service in ensuring security in the company

This thesis examines internal security as a key component of the private security system. It first presents the legal framework, which is essential for understanding the field, since all internal security activities derive from legislation. Legal regulation is defined as the foundation that enables organizations to lawfully and effectively carry out their security tasks. The […]

Improvement of the measurement process of products from multi-cavity foundry tool

The thesis deals with the existing process of measuring a foundry product and its improvement by developing a fixture designed for simultaneous clamping of a larger number of measured parts. The purpose of the thesis was to ensure greater accuracy and repeatability of measurements on multiple test pieces simultaneously by appropriately planning and constructing the […]

Impact of artificial intelligence on customer satisfaction at McDonald’s in Slovenia

Artificial intelligence, known as AI, is an emerging field that includes the expansion of computer systems that can perform everyday jobs that need knowledge of a human. The Slovenian fast-food industry is gradually integrating digital and AI technologies, although the pace remains more conservative compared to Western European markets. Common digital tools include self-service kiosks, […]

Fourth international meeting of the ERASMUS+ EMSTEP project in Porto: Academia is a key partner in the development of innovative tools for inclusive learning practices

Between November 17 and 21, 2025, Porto is hosting the fourth transnational meeting of partners in the ERASMUS+ EMSTEP project, which brings together institutions from Turkey, Italy, Norway, Bulgaria, Portugal, and Slovenia. The host is the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Porto. The meeting is dedicated to progress in the […]

The Impact of Social Networks on Business Performance

This thesis examines the impact of social networks on business performance, combining theoretical foundations with empirical research. Over the past two decades, social networks have become one of the key forms of digital communication, influencing how individuals connect and how companies design their marketing strategies. In the business environment, they are used as a tool […]