1. The Journey of Success in Finnish Defence Projects : A Longitudinal StudyIlkka Ikonen, Henrik Juhol, 2025, objavljeni znanstveni prispevek na konferenci Opis: This study investigates the critical success factors influencing the success of defence equipment projects within the Finnish Defence Forces over a three-decade period from 2006 to 2025. Utilizing a longitudinal research design, the study captures changes in success factors in response to evolving organizational and environmental contexts. The research is grounded in a literature review on project success and success factors, with particular focus on defence industry. The main research question of this study is: How have the critical success factors of Finnish defense equipment projects changed from 2006 to 2025? By comparing empirical data from three case studies conducted in 2006, 2018 and 2025, the study offers insights into the constancy and transformation of critical success factors over time. This study contributes to the literature by providing a nuanced understanding of success factors in defence procurement projects, differentiating them from industry delivery projects. It highlights the unique challenges faced by procurement-focused projects and provides actionable insights for practitioners aiming to optimize project performance in the defence sector. The research calls for enhanced project management education and training within the Finnish Defence Forces to address the dual challenges of increasing demands and rising equipment costs.
Ključne besede: management, defence project, success factors, critical success factors, project success
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2. Disease severity affects knee range of motion but not strength deficits in knee osteoarthritis : a systematic review and meta-analysisManca Zupančič Opara, Nejc Šarabon, 2026, pregledni znanstveni članek Opis: Objectives: To compare knee range of motion and muscle strength between individuals with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis and healthy controls, and to assess how Kellgren–Lawrence grade and measurement protocols affect these outcomes.Methods: A systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science identified studies comparing knee flexion/extension range of motion or flexor/extensor strength between patients with knee osteoarthritis and controls. Risk of bias was assessed with Joanna Briggs Institute tools. Pooled mean and standardized mean differences with 95% confidence intervals were calculated using random-effects meta-analyses.Results: Thirty studies were included. Compared with healthy controls, individuals with knee osteoarthritis showed significantly reduced knee flexion [MD = 16.30°, 95%CI (11.40, 21.21)] and extension [MD = 4.25°, 95%CI (2.30, 6.19)], with greater flexion loss in advanced KL grades. Knee osteoarthritis participants also demonstrated significantly lower strength across all contraction types: isometric [extensors: SMD = 0.86, 95%CI (0.57, 1.14); flexors: SMD = 0.52, 95%CI (0.30, 0.74)], concentric [extensors: SMD = 1.07, 95%CI (0.65, 1.50); flexors: SMD = 0.77, 95%CI (0.43, 1.12)], and eccentric extensor strength. Strength deficits were consistent across Kellgren–Lawrence grades, knee joint angles, and angular velocities during testing.Conclusions: Individuals with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis present with marked reductions in knee range of motion and strength. While range of motion impairments worsen with disease severity, strength deficits are stable across Kellgren–Lawrence grades and measurement protocols. Given the very low to low certainty of evidence, results should be interpreted with caution. 1 Introduction
Ključne besede: osteoarthritis, knee, arthritis, risk factors, rehabilitation
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3. Identifying and evaluating factors influencing technology adoption : a multi-pilot study within the Pharaon projectJasmine Pani, Laura Fiorini, Erika Rovini, Francesco Giuliani, Letizia Lorusso, Sergio Russo, Adriano César do Nascimento Teixeira Fernandes, Ana Goreti de Oliveira, Elisabete Pitarma, Ângela Rodrigues, Mateja Erce Paoli, 2026, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Introduction The global increase in the older adult population has amplified interest in supporting aging in place. Age-related physical and cognitive limitations pose significant challenges, for example managing daily tasks such as medication or household activities can become increasingly difficult. This also burdens informal caregivers with emotional stress, time demands and care coordination. Assistive technologies can enhance autonomy, social connection and health management, but their long-term adoption and use remain limited. Methods Within the Pharaon project, the study explored factors influencing technology use among older adults after 12 months of use. The research focused on the Italian pilot while integrating insights from other European sites. Qualitative data from semi-structured interviews were analyzed thematically and validated through reflection meetings and iterative online questionnaires. Recurring factors were consolidated, prioritized and mapped to explore interconnections affecting adoption. Results Initial findings revealed 30 factors, including personal characteristics, motivational aspects, technical design, social dynamics, and environmental context. These were rated by participating teams and 25 were retained for deeper analysis. An interconnection analysis explored how these factors influenced one another. Highly interconnected factors, such as social context, personalized training, ease of use, and cognitive changes, were central to understanding and improving technology adoption. In contrast, aspects like education level, internet access, and technical requirements appeared less interconnected, indicating more isolated effects. Discussion This multi-site, empirical investigation emphasizes the complex and interconnected nature of technology adoption among older adults. Our findings underscore the need for user-centered design, tailored training, and sensitivity to social context. Furthermore, the interactive mapping of interrelated factors provides a practical framework for developers and policymakers to target impactful interventions. To our knowledge, this is the first cross-pilot study to empirically define and score factors affecting older adults’ technology use based on multi-pilot data across Europe, offering valuable insights for long-term, meaningful engagement.
Ključne besede: older adults, technology usage, factors influencing technology use, user experience, assistive technology
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4. Maximizing Nursing Students’ Engagement in Distance Learning: Strategies and InsightsBoris Ilić, Irena Kovačević, Danko Relić, Vesna Švab, Vedrana Vejzović, Seher Yurt, 2025, samostojni znanstveni sestavek ali poglavje v monografski publikaciji Opis: The increase of online nursing education, driven by technology and the demand for flexible learning, has emphasized the importance of student engagement. Participation plays a key role in shaping both academic achievement and the acquisition of crucial nursing skills. This chapter explores the impact of technological factors such as audio and video quality, as well as internet speed, on student engagement. Moreover, it delves into how the ERR framework – a teaching approach that includes Evocation, Realization of Meaning and Reflection, along with other interactive tools can be used in online learning settings to improve nursing students’ participation. This work aims to provide educators with practical insights for improving online nursing education by combining technological considerations with innovative teaching strategies.
Ključne besede: nursing education, distance learning, student engagement, ERR framework, Technological factors
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5. Revisiting cultural issues in suicide rates : the case of Western countriesDiego De Leo, Mujde Altin, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Suicidal behaviors among different age groups show epidemiological differences between countries. Specifically, suicide rates for the younger populations appear to be lower in Latin-origin countries (such as Italy, Spain, and Portugal) in comparison to other Western countries (especially Anglo-Saxon countries such as Canada, New Zealand, and Australia). The opposite seems to be true for the older population, suggesting a cross- cultural pattern for suicidal behavior in different ages. The current study replicates a study published in 1999 and compares suicide data between 1990 and 1994 with more recent data from the years 2016 and 2020 to investigate the persistence of previously observed trends. Basically, the recent years’ data confirm the patterns evidenced a quarter of a century ago, and substantially confirm the existence of suicide trends embedded with countries’ cultural factors and traditions. This investigation underlines the importance of incorporating anthropology, sociology, ethnography, and geography while studying culture-related patterns in suicide.
Ključne besede: suicide trends, cultural factors, Western countries, Latin countries, Anglo-Saxon countries
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6. Identifying risk factors for sarcopenia using machine learning : insights from multimodal dataFelicita Urzi, Domen Šoberl, Ornella Caputo, Marco Vincenzo Narici, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Purpose This study aims to identify key risk factors for sarcopenia using machine learning models, leveraging anthropomet- ric, biochemical, functional, nutritional, and genetic data. By developing predictive models, the research seeks to improve early detection, enhance diagnostic accuracy, and facilitate personalized interventions for individuals at risk of sarcopenia. Methods We analysed multimodal data from 484 older adults. Two scenarios: Set-a (including SARC–CalF, excluding SARC-F) and Set-b (including SARC-F, excluding SARC–CalF) were applied in a three-stage modeling process with progressively reduced features and optimized predictive performance using machine learning models. Key predictors were ranked using SHAP values, and model performance was evaluated using AUC, accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity. Internal validation and DeLong’s test were applied to assess robustness and statistical differences. Results The most predictive risk factors included functional measures (chair stand, gait speed), nutritional indicators (pro- tein, folate, copper, vitamin B7), clinical conditions (diabetes, comorbidities, low-density lipoprotein (LDL)), and anthro- pometric markers (body mass index (BMI), calf circumference). Genetic features also contributed to risk stratification. The best-performing model Set-b (with screening test SARC-F) achieved an AUC of 0.951 and an accuracy of 93.62%. While SARC–CalF showed higher individual feature importance, the model achieved an AUC of 0.945 and accuracy of 92.2%. Conclusions This study highlights that traditional sarcopenia screening can be enhanced by capturing complex interplay of functional, nutritional, clinical, and genetic factors, offering clinicians a more accurate and tailored tool for early detec- tion and risk stratification. Future research should focus on validating these models in larger, independent, and longitudinal cohorts to assess their predictive utility across diverse populations and over time.
Ključne besede: genetics, nutrition, risk factors, sarcopenia
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9. An exploratory study of consumers' knowledge and attitudes about lignin-based sunscreens and bio-based skincare productsNežka Sajinčič, Oihana Gordobil, Amy Noel Simmons, Anna Malgorzata Sandak, 2021, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: attitude, bio-based ingredients, environmental concern, green cosmetics, health consciousness, human factors, knowledge, lignin sunscreen, preference, skincare
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10. Pilot study on genetic associations with age-related sarcopeniaFelicita Urzi, Boštjan Pokorny, Elena Bužan, 2021, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: sarcopenia, MTHFR, ACTN3, NRF2, genetic factors, conservation genomics, domestic pig, SNPs
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