The authors present current studies and innovative practical approaches with an emphasis on: (1) the psychosocial aspects of adaptation to aging and how the latter can be put into practice; (2) identifying various problems in the field of nutrition of the elderly and showing possible solutions; (3) presentation of good practices and solutions in the field of the use of information and communication technologies for the activation of the mentioned population in everyday activities and in communication with health care providers; (4) the impact of the quality of the built environment on the occurrence of aging-related problems; and last but not least (5) the influence of various programs with physical or sports content that promote strength, balance and general performance of the elderly
C.01 Editorial board of a foreign/international collection of papers/book
COBISS.SI-ID: 296376064Results of research work is important for a broader society particularly because it creates preconditions for coexistence of humans and wildlife in urban environment, and consequently protecting the natural heritage in such environments. For the conservation of the biodiversity (as one of the most important issues relating to conservation of the natural heritage), it is important to have professional, science-based management of wildlife populations. Such management must be based on the knowledge of the biological characteristics, i.e. different life-history traits of selected species, their role in the ecosystem and interactions with other species, including humans. An important direct outcome of data is realization for the economy,which is focused on reducing the number of conflicting events on the roads. Indeed, obtained results will ensure the development of methods and tools for reducing the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions.
F.01 Acquisition of new practical knowledge, information and skills
COBISS.SI-ID: 5409446Data would enable adopting of suitable management decisions, including those for reducing number and extend of conflicts, which are expected to increase in the future by increasing the contact cones between settlements and natural habitats (in case of amfibians on the road and collision between wildlife and vehicle). Huge importance of the project for the state authorities is confirmed by the fact, that the Ministry for Infracture (which ordered the monitoring) have many questions how to deal with the problems if/when different wildlife occur more and more often in the roads, and the conflicts become more frequent. Our work will also help all institutions that are (in)indirectly involved in management and solving of conflicts connected with the occurrence of wildlife in roads (hunters, police, firefighters, various inspection services, veterinarians, road managers, local communities, etc.), as well as to all inhabitants of Slovene cities/towns.
F.01 Acquisition of new practical knowledge, information and skills
COBISS.SI-ID: 1541600964Field editor and reviewer at the scientific journal Slovenian journal of public health
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COBISS.SI-ID: 3287810Coronaviruses are constantly present and predominantly cause mild colds in humans. Occasionally, however, new forms of these viruses appear, causing more serious illnesses. In 2002 it was SARS-CoV, in 2013 MERS-CoV and in 2019/2020 SARS-CoV-2. The appearance of coronaviruses is unpredictable, they spread quickly and cause serious infectious diseases, so they pose a constant threat to human health. This is especially true as there are no approved vaccines or drugs available, and at the same time there are a number of animal reservoirs that allow the multiplication and formation of new viruses that our immune system has not yet encountered. Current research suggests a special adaptation of coronaviruses that prevents the immune system from detecting the virus at an early stage of infection. This also partly explains the relatively long incubation period. Only more detailed research will provide a better understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease, which in some individuals causes severe disease, while in most individuals there are only mild symptoms or none at all. Studying the long-term immune response in cured individuals will help us develop effective prophylactic and therapeutic approaches and prepare us for a future outbreak of coronavirus-like disease.
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COBISS.SI-ID: 14190083