1. ICT use in early childhood education from parents’ and educators’ perspectivesNina Krmac, Petra Furlan, 2026, original scientific article Abstract: The study aimed to investigate the use of information and communication technology (ICT) by pre-school children as perceived by parents and educators. By analyzing the perceptions of both groups, we wanted to understand how frequently and in what context ICT is used in children's daily lives and in the educational process. The results showed that educators use ICT only occasionally, typically a few times a year, while parents reported a much higher average weekly use of ICT by children. Statistical analyses revealed significant differences in how parents and educators perceive the impact of ICT on children's development, particularly in the areas of knowledge, creativity, and originality, with educators rating the developmental potential of ICT higher. The most commonly used technology among preschool children was television, followed by smartphones, tablets and computers. The discussion also highlighted differences in the use of applications and emphasized the need for greater professional support in the selection and use of ICT for children's development.
Keywords: information and communication technology, preschool children, educators, parents, development, creativity, educational technology
Published in RUP: 08.04.2026; Views: 51; Downloads: 1
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2. Information systems compatibility in M&A pre-combination phaseAndrej Naraločnik, Andrej Bertoncelj, 2025, published scientific conference contribution Abstract: This paper addresses the strategic importance of information systems (IS) compatibility and complementarity in evaluating organizational fit during the pre- combination (pre-merger) phase of mergers and acquisitions (M&As). Drawing on the author’s doctoral research and updated literature, the study develops a refined conceptual framework (underpinning the IS-OFAM model) that integrates IS alignment with strategic, cultural, and operational fit dimensions. Through grounded theory–based analysis of two case studies—one in financial services and one in food processing—the paper identifies patterns of IS oversight, cultural-technical misalignment, and underleveraged IS assets. Findings show that IS compatibility often goes unassessed, while IS complementarity is undervalued as a source of post- merger innovation. The proposed IS-Organizational Fit Alignment Model (IS-OFAM) provides this conceptual framework by embedding IS assessments into early-stage due diligence and planning. The research contributes to M&A theory and practice by linking business information systems to pre-combination diagnostics and integration strategy.
Keywords: business informatics, information systems, mergers and acquisitions, organizational fit
Published in RUP: 06.03.2026; Views: 239; Downloads: 6
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3. Information and Communications Technology and Financial Development as Catalysts for Gender Equality in Brazil’s Agricultural SectorFreiderick Yohanna Letong, Mehdi Seraj, Fatma Türüç Seraj, Huseyin Ozdeser, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: In this study, we examined the effects of information and communications technology (ICT) and financial development on mitigating gender inequality in Brazil, using autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) approaches, between 1991 and 2022. The ARDL bounds test was employed to find the presence of co-integration within the series of data. Both in the short run and the long run, financial development has a significant negative impact on gender disparity; this means that policies aimed at enhancing women’s financial and consumption services should be promoted in the short run. In the long run, we can conclude that ICT developments lead to a decreasein gender inequalities, which may imply the need for strategic, long-term planning to increase ICT infrastructure, especially in deprived areas. This includes subsidising affordable internet, skills training for women in the ICT field, and promoting women’s participation in the technology industry. In addition, the impact of optimal financial development varies over time; hence, there is a need for flexibility and sustainability in financial development. Policy makers should therefore continue to strengthen and enhance financial inclusion initiatives, as well as regularly follow up on the impact of these initiatives on gender equality.
Keywords: gender inequality, information and communications technology, financial development, human capital index, agriculture
Published in RUP: 16.01.2026; Views: 258; Downloads: 0
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4. 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: 283; Downloads: 0
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5. Crime, Women and Information and Communications Technologies: Everyday Management of Insecurity in Santiago and Buenos AiresBrenda Focas, Alejandra Luneke, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: In recent decades, crime has become a public concern and a daily issue in Latin America. While much research has focused on organized crime and crime prevention, less attention has been given to how crime affects the everyday lives of young women in cities. This study, based on interviews with women in Santiago, Chile, and Buenos Aires, Argentina, reveals that their primary concerns are street harassment and sexual crimes, which mainly impact their mobility in the city. Women avoid relying on mass media for information, instead turning to their mothers and grandmothers as primary sources of knowledge and fear. Chilean women express higher levels of concern, significantly restricting their activities, particularly leisure, compared to Argentine women. Despite these differences, women in both countries have adopted technologies for self-protection, although their lives remain deeply affected by the fear of crime.
Keywords: crime, fear of crime, women, urban mobilities, Information Communications Technologies (ict), Latin America
Published in RUP: 17.12.2025; Views: 242; Downloads: 0
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6. BIM-based framework for estimating service life duration of wood construction elements under environmental exposureRichard Acquah, Jonas Niklewski, Anna Malgorzata Sandak, Jakub Michal Sandak, 2026, original scientific article Abstract: As the construction industry adopts more data-driven and sustainable practices, Building Information Modelling (BIM) is increasingly used for energy analysis, lifecycle management, and maintenance planning. However, its integration with service life performance analysis especially for wood, a material susceptible to environmental degradation remains limited. This study presents a BIM-based framework that incorporates wood-specific parameters such as environmental exposure, material properties, and design detailing to estimate the service life of wood construction elements. The framework is structured using ISO 15,686–4 principles and implemented through custom Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) property sets. A Revit plugin developed in C# integrates the model into the BIM environment. A case study of a wooden playhouse is used as a proof-of-concept to demonstrates the framework’s ability to evaluate the impact of design, material, and environmental factors on service life. The results confirm that the framework supports service life prediction and enhances decision-making for wood-based construction. Twenty-one-month observations align with predicted results. However, long-term (2–9 year) predictions remain unvalidated, requiring extended monitoring. By integration of the service life prediction for fungal decay into BIM it offers a practical and scalable tool to support service life–informed design and planning for wood structures.
Keywords: service life prediction, wood material durability, environmental exposure, wood 28 construction, sustainable construction, building information modelling (BIM)
Published in RUP: 24.11.2025; Views: 515; Downloads: 10
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7. Navigating COP16’s digital sequence information outcomes : what researchers need to do in practiceMelania Muñoz-García, Amber Hartman Scholz, 2025, other scientific articles Abstract: The UN Convention on Biological Diversity adopted new rules for sharing benefits from publicly available genetic sequence data, also known as digital sequence information (DSI). In this Opinion, the authors describe the key elements researchers need to be aware of, address real-life questions, and explain the practical implications of these rules for research and development.
Keywords: COP16, digital sequence information, sequences, research
Published in RUP: 26.09.2025; Views: 769; Downloads: 8
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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: 734; Downloads: 8
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