1. 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: 95; Downloads: 3
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2. Perceptions, ethical challenges and sustainable integration of generative AI in health science education : a cross-sectional studyMirko Prosen, Sabina Ličen, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: first_pagesettingsOrder Article Reprints Open AccessArticle Perceptions, Ethical Challenges and Sustainable Integration of Generative AI in Health Science Education: A Cross-Sectional Study by Mirko ProsenORCID andSabina Ličen *ORCID Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Primorska, Polje 42, 6310 Izola, Slovenia * Author to whom correspondence should be addressed. Sustainability 2025, 17(14), 6546; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17146546 Submission received: 30 May 2025 / Revised: 15 July 2025 / Accepted: 17 July 2025 / Published: 17 July 2025 (This article belongs to the Special Issue E-Learning and Educational Technologies for Sustainable Transformation of Education) Downloadkeyboard_arrow_down Versions Notes Abstract Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is changing higher education. Understanding students’ perceptions, usage behaviour and ethical concerns is crucial for the responsible and sustainable use of AI in the academic environment. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions, experiences and challenges of health sciences students in relation to the use of generative AI in their academic learning. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted with 397 students enrolled in four undergraduate health-related degree programmes in Slovenia, including nursing, physiotherapy, dietetics and applied kinesiology. The data was collected using a validated 27-point scale. Students were generally favourable towards AI, especially in terms of its perceived usefulness, integration into their daily study routine and ethical considerations. Regression analyses revealed that frequency of AI use, duration of use, self-reported skill level and confidence in using AI significantly predicted perceived usefulness. Gender differences were found, with male students reporting higher perceived usefulness and fewer concerns. Students recognised the potential of generative AI but emphasised the importance of ethical guidance, digital literacy and equal access. Institutions should prioritise structured training and inclusive strategies to ensure meaningful, sustainable and responsible integration of AI into health education.
Keywords: higher education, student perceptions, digital literacy, AI integration, sustainable education, equity, ethics
Published in RUP: 21.07.2025; Views: 460; Downloads: 2
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3. Psiholog v dilemi : etične vsebine in etična zavest v praksi2023, scientific monograph Keywords: osebnostna integriteta, etična zavest, psihologija, psihologi, etika, zborniki, psychology, psychologists, ethics, readers
Published in RUP: 10.04.2025; Views: 772; Downloads: 21
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4. The iterative model of ethical analysis for large-scale implementation of ict solutionsCarina Dantas, N Machado, S Ortet, F Leandro, Michael David Burnard, C Grünloh, A Grguric, V Hörmann, L Fiorini, F Cavallo, 2020, original scientific article Keywords: active and healthy ageing, ICT solutions, pilots, large-scale implementation, ethics model, Covid-19
Published in RUP: 06.05.2021; Views: 3125; Downloads: 38
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6. The material principle and an ethics of hospitality and compassion : requiem for LampedusaLenart Škof, 2015, original scientific article Keywords: gostoljubje, sočutje, materialna etika, Lampedusa, Sredozemlje, Lepa Vida, migracije, hospitality, compassion, material ethics, Lampedusa, Mediterranean, Fair Vida, migrations
Published in RUP: 15.10.2015; Views: 3699; Downloads: 80
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7. Breath of hospitality : silence, listening, careLenart Škof, 2015, original scientific article Keywords: Attentiveness, autonomy, breath, ethical becoming, ethics of care, hospitality, listening, nursing ethics, self-affection, silence, subjectivity
Published in RUP: 15.10.2015; Views: 4234; Downloads: 117
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