UROŠ Kramar

Mr. UROŠ Kramar


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Academic Career Length

9Years (2018-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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22 November 2019 in Sustainability
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DDdejan dragan
dejan dragan
Darja TopolšekDarja Topolšek
Darja Topolšek
The urban mobility system is an important factor in social development and must, therefore, be tackled in a way that enables balanced, sustainable development. The purpose of the present work was to introduce a new holistic approach to urban mobility system (UMS) planning, which involves a strategic decision-making process with a broad involvement of various stakeholders. For this purpose, an innovative model was created by synthesizing the focus group (FG) method with the nominal group technique (NGT), SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis, and the fuzzy analytical hierarchical process (FAHP) method. The fuzzy approach was chosen for its ability to incorporate imprecise and vague information and make a decision-making UMS process more realistic. Accordingly, the objective of the paper was to propose a newly developed model that will (considering the integration of various urban mobility subsystems) enable the detection, identification, and ranking of key priorities required for a more holistic approach to UMS planning. The results revealed that the developed integrated model enables acquired areas to be ranked according to priorities, which further allows the development of scenarios. Moreover, the model allows a better understanding of how to search for compromises when one is faced with multi-criteria decision-making and coordination of frequently contradictory goals. A new integrated urban mobility model, as proposed herein, was also successfully tested in a real-life application, which proves its potential for use in sustainable urban mobility planning in a holistic way.

18 March 2025 in Sustainability
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Matjaz KnezMatjaz Knez
Matjaz Knez
The transition to sustainable energy systems presents a critical challenge for the 21st century, necessitating both technological advancements and transformative educational strategies to foster awareness and knowledge. Hydrogen technologies are pivotal for decarbonization, yet public understanding and acceptance remain limited. This study introduces and evaluates a novel gamified educational framework, uniquely integrating simulation-based learning, collaborative problem-solving, and adaptive instructional scaffolding to enhance hydrogen literacy and sustainability awareness. Unlike traditional pedagogical approaches, this method actively engages learners in real-world decision-making scenarios, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications. This study involved adolescents aged 13–15 from two distinct educational and cultural contexts, one in Europe and one in the Middle East. A pre–post study design assessed knowledge acquisition, gamification engagement, and environmental awareness shifts. Findings reveal statistically significant improvements in technical knowledge and strong positive perceptions of gamified learning as an effective sustainability education tool across both cultural groups (Europe and the Middle East). Variations in engagement across cultural contexts suggest the need for adaptive, context-sensitive educational frameworks. While the findings indicate significant short-term knowledge gains, this study does not assess long-term knowledge retention, which remains an important area for future research. This research contributes to sustainability education by demonstrating how strategically designed gamification can foster behavioral engagement, enhance environmental literacy, and support the global energy transition agenda. This study offers a pioneering perspective on integrating interactive learning methodologies to cultivate sustainability competencies among younger generations.

13 February 2025 in Sustainability
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MSMarjan Sternad
Marjan Sternad
This study examines the barriers to implementing sustainable mobility strategies in small municipalities by integrating participatory and multi-criteria decision-making methods. A triangulated approach combines the nominal group technique (NGT), focus groups (FGs), and the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) to systematically identify, refine, and rank key barriers. The NGT enables stakeholders to list and prioritize barriers individually, ensuring balanced participation. FG discussions then refine and contextualize these barriers, addressing qualitative depth. Finally, the FAHP quantitatively ranks the barriers while accounting for uncertainty in stakeholder judgments. The results highlight systemic constraints, such as financial limitations and regulatory inefficiencies, alongside local challenges like inadequate infrastructure and public resistance. Integrating the NGT, FGs, and the FAHP enhances the analytical rigor by merging structured decision-making with participatory engagement. This methodological innovation strengthens the reliability of barrier assessment and offers a replicable framework for urban mobility planning. The findings underscore the need for locally tailored strategies that balance stakeholder inclusion with structured prioritization, contributing to improved governance in sustainable transport planning.

1 October 2018 in Tehnicki vjesnik - Technical Gazette
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Darja TopolšekDarja Topolšek
Darja Topolšek
Importance of urban mobility system is increasing from year to year. This is the reason why decision making process is increasingly complex requiring taking into account more and more different criteria. One of the important and commonly...

11 April 2025
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V sodobnem dinamičnem svetu so logistika in oskrbovalne verige ključne za delovanje družbe in gospodarstva. Igre in simulacije ponujajo interaktiven pristop ter omogočajo udeležencem, da raziskujejo in razvijajo logistične koncepte ter rešitve za izboljšanje. Te igre, osredotočene na premagovanje ključnih izzivov logistike, spodbujajo inovativnost in prepoznavanje izgub. V okviru oskrbovalnih verig igre prikažejo kompleksne povezave med deležniki ter izzive, ki se pojavijo zaradi morebitnih motenj. Med priljubljenimi igrami najdemo igro distribucije piva, izdelavo papirnatega ali lego letala, igro žogic ali penice in testenine. Skozi sestavek ugotovimo, da so igre in simulacije dragocena orodja za raziskovanje in boljšanje logistike in oskrbovalnih verig ter močno prispevajo k boljšemu razumevanju ključnih procesov sodobnega načina življenja.

5 January 2026
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In today's dynamic world, logistics and supply chains are key to the functioning of society and the economy. Games and simulations offer an interactive approach and allow participants to explore and develop logistics concepts and solutions for improvement. Focused on overcoming key logistics challenges, these games encourage innovation and waste recognition. In the context of supply chains, the games show the complex connections between different nodes and the challenges that arise due to potential disruptions. Among the popular games we can find the Beer distribution game, Paper or lego airplane game, Scum ball Game or Marshmallow Challenge. Through the tekst, we find that games and simulations are a valuable tool for researching and improving logistics and supply chains and greatly contribute to a better understanding of the key processes of the modern way of life.