11. European beech decline in Slovenia is caused by a complex diseaseNikica Ogris, Ana Brglez, Andreja Kavčič, Janja Zajc Žunič, Maarten De Groot, Barbara Piškur, 2026, original scientific article Abstract: In recent decades, the average crown defoliation of European beech (Fagus sylvatica) in Central Europe has been steadily increasing, resulting in a decline in tree vitality. This study aimed to identify the key factors contributing to this deterioration. Forty healthy and 40 damaged European beech trees were felled on a systematic 16 × 16 km grid, and all tree parts were sampled for fungi and insects. Additionally, soil samples were collected for Phytophthora testing. Of 6400 cultured samples, 5828 fungal cultures were classified into 251 morphotypes. The twenty most frequent morphotypes from each tree part were selected for further molecular identification, revealing 44 different fungal taxa. The most frequently isolated fungal species were Neonectria coccinea, Neohendersonia kickxii, Apiognomonia errabunda and Aureobasidium pullulans—all well-known and common endophytes. Surprisingly, Phytophthora species were detected in only three of the 80 soil samples. The most frequent insect species were Orchestes fagi, Phyllaphis fagi, Psilocorsis reflexella and Phyllonorycter maestingella. The results indicate that the decline of European beech in Central Europe is driven by a multifaceted interplay of biotic and abiotic factors, with fungi playing the most significant role. Analysis revealed distinct differences in fungal and insect communities across sampled tree parts, but not between healthy and damaged trees. This finding is crucial, as it shows that healthy trees host endophytes that can exhibit pathogenic traits under external stress factors. Therefore, resilience and sustainability of beech will depend on mitigation of stressors and implementation of adaptive management strategies that address the evolving environmental challenges.
Keywords: Fagus sylvatica, decline, complex disease, drought, climate change, sustainability
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13. Discrimination of autochthonous pig breeds from meat and fat samples by FT-NIR spectraSilvia Parrini, Christos Dadousis, Francesco Sirtori, Maria Chiara Fabbri, Marjeta Čandek-Potokar, Juan M. García Casco, Bénédicte Lebret, Rosa Nieto, Chiara Aquilani, Riccardo Bozzi, 2025, original scientific article Keywords: pigs breeds, swine, authentication, near-infrared spectroscopy, discriminant analysis of principal components (DAPC), local breeds, near infrared spectroscopy, identification, vlassification
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14. In situ single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies of an anomalous nitric oxide adsorption in a partially activated metal–organic frameworkRussell M. Main, Romy Ettlinger, Tia Kristian Tajnšek, Deborah A. Brako-Amoafo, Maximillian G. Stanzione, Morven J. Duncan, Philip Ettlinger, Gaynor B. Lawrence, Mark R. Warren, Christopher J. Heard, Russell E. Morris, 2025, original scientific article Published in DiRROS: 23.12.2025; Views: 7; Downloads: 11
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16. Technological salvation : Neuralink's campaign through the lens of religious symbolismStjepan Štivić, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: This paper critically examines Neuralink’s public campaign and promotional strategies through the lens of religious symbolism and marketing ideas. positioned as a leader in brain-computer interface (BCi) development, Neuralink frames its technology not only as a groundbreaking medical intervention, capable of restor-ing various neurological problems, but also as a pathway toward human enhance-ment. The central argument is that Neuralink’s marketing model appropriates elements of Christian religious symbolism, particularly embedding the messianic attributes of Jesus Christ. Through analysis of its messaging, media presence, and charismatic leadership, the paper contends that Neuralink constructs a narrative of technological salvation. This symbolic framing serves not only to generate pub-lic trust and enthusiasm but also to distinguish Neuralink within the competitive landscape of emerging neuroethologies.
Keywords: Neuralink, religious symbolism, marketing model, technological salvation, brain-computer interfaces (BCI)
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17. Artificial intelligence in the educational process : the role of communication and the pitfalls of alienationDavid Kraner, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: The integration of artificial intelligence (ai) into the educational process is becoming increasingly relevant and inevitable, raising numerous questions about its impact on the quality of teaching and learning. This article discusses the advan-tages, disadvantages, and challenges faced by educators in using ai within modern learning environments. among the identified benefits are personalized learning, the explanation of complex concepts, increased student engagement, and support in preparing instructional materials. on the other hand, concerns arise regarding the accuracy of information, risks of plagiarism, dependence on technology, and the loss of interpersonal connection. Research indicates that the successful integra-tion of ai requires professional training for teachers, appropriate infrastructure, and critical reflection on ethical aspects. This article focuses on a key question: can the thoughtful use of ai contribute to improved learning outcomes without compromising the human dimension of education?
Keywords: communication, artificial intelligence, educational process, technological tools, ethical challenges, teacher education
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18. The new escape : reality, virtuality, and religious experienceJonas Miklavčič, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: This article examines a cultural reversal in the logic of escapism: whereas vir-tuality once served as a refuge from the burdens of reality, it is now increasingly experienced as the domain from which individuals seek escape. practices such as digital detoxes, offline retreats, and slow living signal more than technological fa-tigue—they reveal a deeper existential longing. Through a phenomenological lens, this article identifies the experiential qualities people seek in their retreat from vir-tual life: silence, solitude, interiority, timelessness, and non-responsiveness. These characteristics closely parallel the structure of religious experience across traditions. Rather than returning to a pre-digital world, today’s disconnection practices often reflect a search for a different mode of experience—one that resists algorithmic log-ic, commodification, and performative visibility. paradoxically, even these retreats are often documented and shared online, reproducing the very conditions from which they aim to depart. Still, this movement suggests something significant: a largely unarticulated yet widespread desire for depth, stillness, and meaning. This article argues that contemporary escapism, though secular in form, reveals an implicit re-engagement with the sacred—less as belief or doctrine, and more as a structure of experience.
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20. AI in mental health : a tool for support, not a substitute for the human personErika Prijatelj, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (ai) have opened up new av-enues for mental health care, offering scalable and personalized interventions that address global shortages in clinical resources. Nevertheless, these technological innovations raise profound ethical and philosophical questions concerning the nature of human flourishing and the role of technology in healing. Grounded in Christian virtue ethics and theological anthropology, the discussion emphasizes mental health as a holistic process that integrates body, mind, and spirit within relational and moral contexts. While ai can augment clinical practice, it cannot replace the essential moral, spiritual, and relational dimensions that constitute authentic healing. instead, ai’s ethical role is to complement human presence and discernment, fostering virtue and holistic well-being rather than reducing the person to data or behavior patterns. The exploration concludes by advocating for interdisciplinary approaches, ensuring that ai integration in mental health honors human dignity and promotes a comprehensive vision of flourishing.
Keywords: artificial intelligence, mental health, Christian virtue ethics, theological anthropology, holistic care, moral character
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