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Abstract: The present paper provides insight into the historical research in Slovenian forest science and practice. All issues of the most well-known Slovenian forest journal, Gozdarski vestnik, monographs, and selected books were analysed regarding their contents and classified into six categories: legislation; general forest management and socio-economic conditions; silviculture and forest management; natural, cultural, technical heritage and wood use; organization of forestry; and miscellanea. The largest volume of contributions belonged to the description of forest management and socio-economic conditions, silviculture and forest management, and the organisation of forestry. Although incomplete, legislation also deserves significant attention as a selection of relevant forest ordinances, once valid in the territories of what is now Slovenia, were translated to Slovene.
Keywords: Slovenia, history, forest management, forestry, Gozdarski vestnik, Gozdarska založba
Published in DiRROS: 12.05.2026; Views: 64; Downloads: 48
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Abstract: This study investigates how managers communicate with shareholders, balancing impartiality and transparency against their vested interests. We examine management communication behaviour through the lens of information asymmetry in Slovenia, exploring how information overload and complexity in disclosures may influence shareholder decision making. Drawing on semi-structured interviews with top managers and a textual readability analysis of annual report letters to shareholders, we find that managers often introduce high levels of complexity in communications, sometimes deliberately, to safeguard their own interests. This observed ‘complexity effect’ provides new insight into information asymmetries in modern organizations, highlighting how excessive complexity can undermine transparent and effective shareholder communication.
Keywords: behavioural economics, complexity effect, agency problem, information assimetry, corporate governance, Slovenia
Published in DiRROS: 05.05.2026; Views: 92; Downloads: 66
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Abstract: Background/Objectives: To assess overall and type-specific HPV vaccine effectiveness in central and eastern Europe (CEE), the age-stratified prevalence of cervical HPV infection was determined among Slovenian women aged 20 to 64 attending a cervical cancer screening program 14 years after implementation of a national HPV vaccination program, which was then compared with 2009-2010 pre-vaccination data using the same methodological approach. Methods: Cervical samples of 4419 women were tested in 2023-2025 using the clinically validated Alinity m HR HPV Assay, and individual HPV types were determined by the Allplex HPV HR Detection assay. Results were compared with 2009-2010 pre-vaccination data generated using the same assay on an age-range matched cohort of women. Results: The overall prevalence of the 14 Alinity-targeted HPV types was 10.0% in 2023-2025 versus 13.3% in 2009-2010 (p < 0.001). HPV16 prevalence declined from 3.5% to 1.5% (p < 0.001), and HPV18 prevalence from 1.1% to 0.5% (p = 0.005). In women aged 20 to 24 with 40% uptake of quadrivalent HPV vaccine, overall HPV prevalence dropped from 25.3% to 12.8% (p < 0.001). No single case of HPV16/HPV18 infection was detected among vaccinated women. Conclusions: The first large-scale, systematic, and methodologically consistent study of HPV vaccine effectiveness in CEE showed a substantial reduction in high-risk HPV prevalence after implementation of the national program, with the greatest decline among women aged 20 to 24, who harbored the highest HPV burden in the pre-vaccination era. These locally acquired data will considerably inform public health strategies on cervical cancer elimination in CEE.
Keywords: HPV, Slovenia, central ane eastern Europe, cervical cancer, prevalence, screening, vaccination
Published in DiRROS: 20.04.2026; Views: 143; Downloads: 98
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Abstract: Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection remains a public health threat. Although therapy with direct-acting antivirals made its elimination possible, major challenges remain in treating vulnerable populations, such as people who inject drugs (PWID) enrolled in low-threshold programmes (LTPs). This study analysed the outcome of HCV management focused on HCV reinfection in a specifically designed model-of-care (MoC) for PWID in Slovenia, where treatment is prescribed without limitations, though only by specialist physicians. Methods: All HCV antibody (anti-HCV) positive users of a MoC, combining HCV management at Clinic for Infectious Diseases at the University Medical Centre in Ljubljana and LTP for PWID in 100 km distanced civil society organisation (CSO) Svit Koper, between January 2017 to December 2022, were included. The MoC enabled regular transportation of PWID between LTP and the Clinic, where specifically assigned services for individually tailored HCV management in cooperation with CSO were available. Data on participants´ demographic, epidemiological, and clinical characteristics were collected partly retrospectively and prospectively, with a particular focus on HCV treatment outcome and reinfection status, and analysed accordingly. Results: The study included 49 anti-HCV positive PWID with a mean age of 38.7 (standard deviation (SD) = 7.6) years at first visit. The majority was male (40/49, 81.6%); 16/49 (32.7%) experienced previous incarceration, 14/49 (28.6%) were experiencing homelessness, and 42/49 (85.7%) were receiving opioid agonist therapy. A total of 42/49 (83.7%) were HCV RNA-positive. Of them 36/42 (85.7%) started HCV treatment at a mean age of 42.7 (SD = 5.7) years and 33/36 (91.7%) completed treatment. Six (14.3%) HCV RNA-positive PWID died. Among 28/33 (84.9%) who achieved a sustained virological response 12 weeks post treatment, 6/28 (21.4%) presented with reinfection. The HCV reinfection rate was 13.3 per 100 - PY (95% confidence interval (CI) [6.0, 29.7]), the rate of positive HCV RNA re-test was 12.2 per 100 - PY (95%CI [7.7-16.7]), while hazard of reinfection in our cohort increased with time, with the estimated reinfection probability exceeding 0.5 at 4 years. Conclusions: In marginalised population of PWID attending LTP, a sustainable HCV RNA re-screening and follow-up after HCV cure are necessary, as the risk of reinfection remains high.
Keywords: hepatitis C, micro-elimination, people who inject drugs, low-treshold settings, reinfection, Slovenia
Published in DiRROS: 14.04.2026; Views: 157; Downloads: 119
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Abstract: The prevalence of diet-related noncommunicable diseases (NCDs; e.g., obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers) is increasing globally, while food systems are also driving climate change and biodiversity loss. Transitioning to predominantly plant-based (“plant-forward”) dietary patterns can improve health and lower environmental impacts. We present the Slovenian Nutrition Guidelines 2025 (SNG2025)—their methodology, development, and core recommendations. Developed as adult food-based dietary guidelines, the SNG2025 are evidence-informed, drawing on the scientific literature, national nutritional data, and expert consensus. We set quantitative daily intake targets by integrating evidence on primary NCD outcomes with environmental metrics (greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and water use), which led to upper limits for animal-based foods. The recommended plant-forward dietary pattern, aligned with the EAT–Lancet planetary health diet, emphasises vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and unsaturated oils; allows low-to-moderate amounts of seafood, poultry, dairy, and eggs; and keeps red and processed meat, free sugars, refined grains, saturated fat, salt, ultra-processed foods (UPFs), and alcohol to a minimum. For the first time, we operationalise health, environmental sustainability, and equity (cultural diversity and accessibility) through a three-tier, plant-forward food plate model (Mediterranean, vegetarian [lacto-ovo], and whole food, plant-based [vegan]). The SNG2025 aim to reduce the risk of NCDs, lower the dietary environmental footprint, and improve fair access to healthy food. They signal a shift from disease management to a prevention-oriented, systems approach that aligns health and ecological goals. With robust implementation, supportive policies, and multisector collaboration, the SNG2025 can strengthen population health, foster more resilient food systems, and advance equity and long-term sustainability.
Keywords: healthy diets, sustainable diets, dietery guidelines, healthy food, vegetarian diet, Slovenia
Published in DiRROS: 07.04.2026; Views: 204; Downloads: 143
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