1. Predictors of Preschool Teachers’ Environmental Activities in Kindergarten : A Path to a Sustainable FutureMarina Semiz, 2025, independent scientific component part or a chapter in a monograph Abstract: In line with the priorities of the United Nations 2030 Agenda and the growing emphasis on competencies for sustainable development in education, early childhood and preschool education are increasingly recognized as critical stages for fostering environmental awareness and designing sustainable curricula. As key educational agents, preschool teachers play a central role in implementing environmental initiatives in kindergartens and nurturing environmentally responsible attitudes and behaviours in young children. This paper presents findings from a study examining the predictors of preschool teachers’ engagement in environmental activities, with a focus on selected personal and sociodemographic variables: years of service, education level, teaching group, and the development of environmental competencies. The study involved a sample of 101 preschool teachers from four administrative districts in Serbia. Data were collected using two instruments: one measuring the development of environmental competencies and another assessing the frequency of environmental activities implemented in kindergartens. The results indicate that teachers’ environmental competencies have a direct and moderately positive influence on their engagement in environmental practices. Strengthening these competencies increases the likelihood of preschool teachers’ involvement in environmentally sustainable practices. Other examined variables did not emerge as significant predictors of participation in environmental initiatives. The multiple regression analysis accounted for approximately 31% of the variance in the frequency of environmental activities, highlighting the need for future research to explore additional predictive factors. Based on the findings, the development and implementation of targeted training and professional development programmes are recommended to further enhance preschool teachers’ environmental competencies.
Keywords: sustainable development, environmental education, environmental well-being, environmental skills, preschool teachers
Published in RUP: 26.01.2026; Views: 193; Downloads: 0
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2. Effective Technology-Enhanced Learning Methods of Increasing Knowledge and Practical Skills among Nursing StudentsMartin Červený, Kemal Elyeli, 2025, independent scientific component part or a chapter in a monograph Abstract: The utilisation of Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) methods in the field of nursing education provides students with the opportunity to engage in riskfree practice of clinical skills through the utilisation of interactive simulations and virtual laboratories. The incorporation of digital tools, such as e-learning modules and online assessments, facilitates enhanced knowledge retention and offers flexible learning opportunities that are tailored to the individual learning pace of the student. This literature review aims to summarize, analyze, and evaluate the effectiveness of TEL methods for developing knowledge and practical skills among nursing students. This literature review will assess methods utilized to enhance TEL skills among nursing students. Scientific publications in English languages published between 2013 and 2023 will be analyzed. Searches will be conducted in electronic databases including PubMed, Wiley library, SCOPUS, and Web of Science. The findings of seven studies were subjected to analysis. The findings of the review suggest that the utilisation of TEL learning methodologies has a beneficial impact on the skills and knowledge acquisition of nursing students. The integration of TEL educational interventions into nursing education has been demonstrated to be an effective approach for developing the knowledge and competencies of nursing students. The incorporation of digital educational interventions in nursing education has been demonstrated to result in higher knowledge scores and a reduction in cognitive load, thereby enabling students to engage more fully with the learning material.
Keywords: digital methods, nursing, students, skills, knowledge
Published in RUP: 22.12.2025; Views: 181; Downloads: 0
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3. Assessment tools for non-technical skills in multidisciplinary healthcare team simulation-based education : a scoping reviewIgor Karnjuš, Kristina Martinović, Jakob Renko, Patrik Pucer, 2025, independent scientific component part or a chapter in a monograph Keywords: simulation-based education, multidisciplinary teams, assessment tools, team training, non-technical skills
Published in RUP: 23.06.2025; Views: 831; Downloads: 9
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4. Using inquiry-based learning for developing university students’ digital skillsMojca Žefran, Silva Bratož, 2025, independent scientific component part or a chapter in a monograph Abstract: In recent years, the development of digital skills has been encouraged at all levels of education. For this purpose, innovative pedagogies and approaches aimed at fostering learners’ active participation, critical skills, and autonomy have been proposed. In this paper, we focus on the benefits of using the inquiry-based approach (IBL) for developing education students’ digital skills. A design-based study was conducted with a group of students (n=38) in the primary education study programme with a view to identifying students’ attitudes towards IBL as well as their experiences and challenges encountered in the process. The design-based scenario followed the 5E inquiry-based instructional model (engagement, exploration, explanation, elaboration, and evaluation). Data for this study was gathered through an online survey, a focus group discussion, and through an in-depth analysis of the IBL scenario. The results indicate that students hold positive attitudes towards IBL. The most significant challenge identified was the application of critical thinking skills to locate and evaluate relevant research sources.
Keywords: digital skills, inquiry-based learning, pre-service primary school teachers, critical thinking
Published in RUP: 20.06.2025; Views: 1022; Downloads: 12
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5. Development and improvement of non-technical skills in interprofessional healthcare teams through simulation-based experiences : a systematic reviewPatrik Pucer, Kristina Martinović, Igor Karnjuš, Jakob Renko, 2025, review article Abstract: Background Simulation-based experiences (SBE) are widely used for developing non-technical skills (NTS), but their application in interprofessional healthcare teams training remains underexplored. Aim The aim was to explore the development and improvement of NTS in interprofessional healthcare teams through SBE. Methods A systematic review of literature from 2013 to 2023 was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, and EBSCOHost. The risk of bias was assessed with Critical Appraisal Skills Programme Checklists. Results A total of 22 studies were included. Among NTS categories, teamwork and co-operation was identified in all studies, situation awareness in 18, leadership and management in 16, and problem-solving and decision-making in 14. Healthcare teams were predominantly composed of medical doctors and nurses. Care of critically ill patient was addressed in 12 studies, operative care in six, and other fields in four. High-fidelity simulators were used in 15 studies. Conclusions SBE may effectively develop and improve NTS in interprofessional teams. There are opportunities to broaden its application across healthcare systems and expand its use into less explored fields involving diverse professions.
Keywords: health professions, interprofessional healthcare teams, nontechnical skills, simulation-based experiences, systematic review
Published in RUP: 30.05.2025; Views: 1163; Downloads: 15
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6. Language management strategies in Austrian and Slovenian SMESIgor Rižnar, Robert Rybnicek, 2017, original scientific article Keywords: employees, foreign language skills, small business, Austria, Slovenia, language management strategy, ELAN study
Published in RUP: 22.12.2021; Views: 2798; Downloads: 58
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7. Coping strategies and suicidality : a cross-sectional study from chinaJianqiang Liang, Kairi Kölves, Bob Lew, Diego De Leo, Lu Yuan, Mansor Abu Talib, Cun-xian Jia, 2020, review article Keywords: China, coping skills, suicidal behavior, mental health, students
Published in RUP: 02.12.2020; Views: 3544; Downloads: 285
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8. Exploring potential synergies between translation studies and second language acquisitionAlenka Kocbek, 2015, published scientific conference contribution abstract Keywords: prevodoslovje, usvajanje drugega jezika, kulturem, jezikovne spretnosti, translation studies, L2 acquisition, cultureme, meme, language skills
Published in RUP: 08.08.2016; Views: 5176; Downloads: 80
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10. Training funds and the incidence of training : the case of MauritiusOluyemisi Kuku, Peter F. Orazem, Sawkut Rojid, Milan Vodopivec, 2016, original scientific article Abstract: Training funds are used to incentivize training in developing countries, but the funds are based on payroll taxes that lower the return to training. In the absence of training funds, larger, high-wage and more capital-intensive firms are the most likely to offer training unless they are liquidity constrained. If firms are not liquidity constrained, the fund could lower training investments. Using an administrative data set on the Mauritius training fund, we find that the firms most likely to train pay more in taxes than they gain in subsidies. The smallest firms receive more benefits than they pay in taxes.
Keywords: izobraževanje, usposabljanje, splošna znanja, specifična znanja, financiranje izobraževanja, training, general skills, firm-specific skills, training fund, externality, cross-subsidy, tax
Published in RUP: 08.08.2016; Views: 4305; Downloads: 139
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