1. Insights into Slovenian Hospitality SME Managers' Attitudes toward AISaša Planinc, Marko Kukanja, original scientific article Abstract: This study explores the attitudes of Slovenian hospitality SME managers toward artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on how their demographic characteristics (DC) and the physical characteristics (PC) of SMEs influence these attitudes. The study used a structured questionnaire and convenience sampling. Using data from 288 managers, it identifies both positive and negative perspectives on AI within a sector undergoing digital transformation. The findings reveal quite balanced attitudes, with both positive and negative experiences being recognized, though there is a slight tendency towards a more negative perspective. Managers’ DC play a more significant role in shaping attitudes than SMEs’ PC. Younger and less experienced managers tend to be more optimistic and enthusiastic about AI adoption, while older and more experienced managers are generally more sceptical. Family-owned businesses, which represent 61% of the sample, recognize some of AI’s potential benefits but primarily express more concerns about its use compared to non-family-owned businesses. SMEs with more employees and those operating in more competitive environments demonstrate a stronger propensity to adopt AI. This study highlights key barriers to AI adoption in hospitality SMEs, emphasizing the need for targeted education and training programmes, particularly for older managers and those with limited exposure to digital (AI) tools. Promoting awareness of AI’s benefits through practical demonstrations and best practice examples can reduce resistance and foster more positive attitudes. By addressing these challenges, the hospitality sector can enhance its digital transformation in an increasingly technology-driven environment.
Keywords: artificial intelligence, attitudes, hospitality, managers, SMEs, Slovenia
Published in RUP: 15.09.2025; Views: 378; Downloads: 4
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2. Preserving health : the main motive for exercising in the senior exercise park for a nursing home residentsMitja Gerževič, Marko Vidnjevič, Matej Plevnik, Andrej Raspor, Tjaša Gerževič, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the motives and attitudes of the Nursing Home residents for exercising in Senior Exercise Park (SEP). Methods: Fifty volunteers (79.3 ± 8.4 years; 80% women; 50% exercising in SEP) were interviewed. Beside the descriptive statistics, a one-sample t-test and a chi-square test were used. Results: The results showed that physical activity (PA) performed by the respondents in the past was not significantly (p>0.05) related to their engagement in the SEP. More than a half of those who had been exercising in the SEP were exercising five or more times per week, which was also significantly (p<0.05) more frequent than the recommended three times per week. The majority of those who exercised in the SEP spent up to 30 minutes for each exercise session. The most frequent motives for exercising in the SEP were medical/health factors, challenge/benefit and curiosity. Among the reasons why some Nursing Home residents had not engaged in the SEP exercise, the most frequently mentioned were health problems, physical difficulties and lack of interest. The main benefit of the SEP exercise was the ability to perform everyday tasks much easier, feeling better and being in a better mood. Discussion and Conclusions: Installation of SEPs in the Nursing Homes is reasonable and could represent an important home’s achievement, as it can significantly contribute to the increase in PA of its residents. Moreover, it can also have an indirect positive effect on their health and overall home\'s atmosphere.
Keywords: elderly, physical activity, outdoor exercise, motives, attitudes
Published in RUP: 25.07.2025; Views: 791; Downloads: 0 |
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5. Attitudes towards school, self-perceived school competence and general self-esteem during and after the 1st wave of COVID-19 epidemic in Slovenia : a case studyVesna Posavčević, 2021, original scientific article Keywords: case study, COVID-19 epidemic, distance schooling, elementary school, children, development, attitudes towards school, self-perceived school competence, general self-esteem
Published in RUP: 24.06.2021; Views: 2546; Downloads: 17
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8. Social factors and Australian farmer suicide : a qualitative studyMeg Perceval, Victoria Ross, Kairi Kölves, Prasuna Reddy, Diego De Leo, 2018, original scientific article Keywords: farmer suicide, stigma, community attitudes, help-seeking, relationships, social support, rural communities, biopsycho-ecological
Published in RUP: 21.01.2019; Views: 3561; Downloads: 123
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10. Breaking down taboos concerning sexuality among the elderlyDoroteja Rebec, Igor Karnjuš, Sabina Ličen, Katarina Babnik, 2015, independent scientific component part or a chapter in a monograph Keywords: tabuji, spolnost, seksualnost, starejši, zdravstveni delavci, domovi starejših, sexuality, elderly, nursing homes, attitudes, nursing care professions
Published in RUP: 14.10.2015; Views: 5926; Downloads: 385
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