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2. Real-time gesture transmission with a robotic hand : embodied signals for non-verbal remote communicationLea Pajnič, Matjaž Kljun, Anuradhi Maheshya W. Weerasinghe Arachchillage, Klen Čopič Pucihar, 2025, published scientific conference contribution Abstract: This work explores how computer vision and robotics can support remote, gesture-based embodied signals for expressing presence and emotion in remote communication. We present an initial proof-of-concept in which users interact through robotic hands placed on their desks: one user’s hand gestures are captured in real time by a camera, transmitted over a network, and reproduced by a robotic hand at the remote location. The prototype uses the InMoov robotic hand and MediaPipe Hands for gesture tracking across varied lighting conditions, viewing angles, and backgrounds. Our preliminary tests demonstrate that gestures can be reliably recognised and consistently reproduced through stable network communication. While still at an early stage, this project illustrates the potential of combining affordable robotics with computer vision to create accessible alternatives to voice communication and new forms of remote communication.
Keywords: robotic hand, gesture transmission, embodied signals, non-verbal communication, remote communication, computer vision
Published in RUP: 30.01.2026; Views: 234; Downloads: 2
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3. Role of music therapy in the development of language skills in children with autism spectrum disorder : a systematic literature reviewLucija Mlakar, Vesna Posavčević, 2026, review article Abstract: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that typically emerges in early childhood, marked by difficulties in communication, social interaction, behaviour, and emotional regulation. Despite these challenges, many children with ASD demonstrate exceptional musical abilities, making music a powerful medium for enhancing self-expression, fostering social bonds, and supporting neurological development crucial for speech and social skills. Historically, minimally verbal children with ASD were often excluded from research due to the difficulty of assessment using standardised tools; however, recent advancements have enabled more inclusive studies. Over the past decade, naturalistic approaches have gained prominence, with music therapy emerging as a particularly promising intervention. A systematic literature review, based on original research sourced from PubMed, Sage, and ScienceDirect, examined six studies involving children aged two to twelve years with minimal verbal abilities and a clinical diagnosis of autism. These studies consistently found that music therapy significantly supports the development of language and social communication skills, while also enhancing fronto-temporal brain connectivity. The review contributes valuable insights into the current state of research, underscores the importance of early intervention and parental involvement, and lays the groundwork for further exploration into the role of music therapy in language development for children with ASD.
Keywords: autism spectrum disorder, children, minimal language abilities, social communication, fronto-temporal brain connectivity, music therapy, non-music therapy
Published in RUP: 28.01.2026; Views: 320; Downloads: 11
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4. Ukrainian War GraffitiZosia Kais, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: The proposed article examines graffiti related to the war in Ukraine. Based on a socio-philosophical perspective, the author explores graffiti as a socio-cultural phenomenon and sets out to explore the following research questions: How has graffiti gained visibility and interest among the general public in Ukraine (beyond subcultural communities)? and How has graffiti’s symbolic communication evolved in response to wartime circumstances? The study includes a general overview of murals and graffiti in Ukrainian public spaces over the past decades. The research is based on practical cases that illustrate the transformation of symbolic interactions such as expressions of solidarity, protest, revenge, and identity. Particular attention is paid to the evolution of graffiti through illegal activity and the preservation of cultural heritage, spontaneous self-expression and regulation, and the role of government in the development and legalization of graffiti.
Keywords: graffiti, murals, wall paintings, urban world, social semantics, message, sign, symbol, social meanings, communication, Ukrainian resistance
Published in RUP: 22.01.2026; Views: 229; Downloads: 2
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5. Code glosses in tourism discourse : a contrastive analysis of Croatian tourist brochures, English originals, and their translationsMarina Peršurić Antonić, 2025, original scientific article Keywords: code glosses, metadiscourse, tourist brochures, translation strategies, cross-cultural communication, English as a lingua franca (ELF), persuasiveness in tourism discourse
Published in RUP: 13.01.2026; Views: 242; Downloads: 5
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6. Effective Teaching and Learning in Digital Education for Czech Students with Diverse NeedsBarbora Bazalová, Dana Zámečníková, Veronika Včelíková, Pavla Pitnerová, 2025, independent scientific component part or a chapter in a monograph Abstract: The authors describe different aspects of using information and communication technologies to promote effective teaching and learning for students with diverse needs in inclusive schools. The review of current research in each described area follows the theoretical concepts, as well as the description of hardware, software and other special aids that can be used at schools. A wide range of digital tools, suitable for children with special educational needs and thus diverse needs in education, can – and should – be used in education to reach each student’s potential and, therefore, enable a maximum degree of inclusion. Technologies also play an essential role in communication. However, the benefits of technology are not limited. Still, they can also be used as a tool for social inclusion and the development of relationships at school since social comfort is one of the critical aspects of school success.
Keywords: information and communication technologies, special educational needs, inclusive education, digital education, students with diverse needs
Published in RUP: 22.12.2025; Views: 204; Downloads: 0
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7. The social construction of environmental reality : an analysis of life cycle assessment in the food industryPedja Ašanin Gole, Karolina Babič, Vida Sruk, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: This article offers a critical sociological-philosophical-communicological review of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method in the context of the food industry. While LCA has been established as a standardized tool for quantifying environmental impacts, this study analyses it not merely as a technical method but as an epistemological construct that actively shapes societal understanding of sustainability. Drawing on the theory of social construction of reality, situated knowledge, and critical theory, the article explores how methodological choices within LCA (e.g., system boundary definition and indicator selection) are not neutral but reflect specific social and political priorities. The findings reveal that standardized LCA approaches oſten lead to epistemological reductionism by homogenizing complex ecological processes and neglecting local contexts and environmental justice issues. Furthermore, the article examines the instrumentalization of LCA in sustainability communication and green marketing, where quantitative data are frequently used to legitimize existing business models rather than to drive systemic change. The discussion emphasizes the need to transcend instrumental rationality and shiſt toward transdisciplinary and deliberative approaches. The article advocates for integrating Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA) and broader Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA) frameworks to address sustainability challenges in the food industry more holistically, incorporating social justice and cultural sensitivity.
Keywords: life cycle assessment (LCA), social construction of reality, situated knowledge, sustainability environmental communication, epistemology of ethics, sociology of responsibility
Published in RUP: 10.11.2025; Views: 462; Downloads: 12
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8. Enhancing crisis response efficiency through ICT : a Delphi study on operational and decision-making improvements in mass casualty incidentsPrimož Režek, Boštjan Žvanut, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: The potential of information and communication technology (ICT) to improve coordination and decision-making during the training and operational phases of mass casualty incidents (MCIs) has not yet been sufficiently explored. This three-round Delphi study investigates whether ICT use in MCIs can enhance decision-making and increase victim survival rates. The study was conducted from 10 February to 20 September 2024, with 25 international experts from academia, clinical practice, and health informatics. The results were summarised using a SWOT analysis, confirming ICT's perceived potential in MCI management. The analysis revealed a critical asymmetry: while the strengths and opportunities were mainly associated with technical factors (e.g. the effectiveness of drones, global positioning systems, artificial intelligence, dashboards, and virtual and augmented reality to improve the cost-effectiveness of training), weaknesses and threats were mainly social and organisational. These included a lack of standardisation and interoperability, limited ICT-supported training, infrastructure and cybersecurity gaps, resistance to change, legal constraints, underfunding, low technological readiness, and scepticism about the cost-effectiveness of ICT in real-world MCI contexts. Our findings highlight the gap between technological readiness and implementation challenges, suggesting that ICT innovation alone is insufficient without supportive governance, infrastructure, and stakeholder engagement. As the first Delphi study of its kind, it provides a strategic foundation for evidence-based ICT integration in training and operational MCI responses. The findings provide clear priorities for future policy development and empirical validation, emphasising the need to address persistent non-technical barriers to realise ICT’s full potential in crisis management.
Keywords: mass casualty incidents (MCI), information and communication technology (ICT), artificial intelligence (AI), drones, electronic triage systems, delphi study, SWOT analysis
Published in RUP: 08.09.2025; Views: 650; Downloads: 8
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9. Decentrilized message application running on blockchain technologies : final project paperEkaterina Bochvaroska, 2025, undergraduate thesis Keywords: distributed messaging system, digital communication, blockchain, trans actions, consensus protocols, decentralization, distributed trust, data integrity
Published in RUP: 05.08.2025; Views: 614; Downloads: 22
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