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Anna MichálkováView profile

Associate Professor

• Regional Tourism
• Destination Management
• Tourism Economics
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Anna Michálková is an Associate Professor at the Department of Tourism, Faculty of Commerce, Bratislava University of Economics and Business. Her expertise spans regional tourism, destination management, and tourism economics, with a focus on sustainable development and innovation. Education: Study stays at University of St. Gallen (Switzerland), University of Economics in Vienna (Austria), and University Lüneburg (Germany). Her research investigates institutional frameworks for destination management, tourism cluster dynamics, and economic impacts of tourism, particularly in crisis periods. She emphasizes stakeholder cooperation, societal value metrics, and sustainable growth strategies. Key trends in her publications include regional policy integration, gazelle enterprises in tourism, and cross-border collaboration. She has led projects like KEGA 034EU-4/2020 on innovative teaching methods and VEGA grants on competitiveness and innovation. Anna supervises bachelor and master programs in tourism management, teaches case studies in German, and collaborates with institutions across Europe. Her work bridges academia and practice through projects with local governments and tourism organizations.

• Mathematics
• Statistics
• Quantitative Methods
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Vladimír Špitalský is an Associate Professor at Matej Bel University , affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and the Department of Mathematics . His work focuses on mathematical theory and its applications in economic contexts. Contact: Office 226C, Tajovského 40, 97401 Slovensko | Vladimir.Spitalsky@umb.sk | +421 48 446 7260 Consultation hours: Monday 10:30 - 11:50

Jana FortesView profile

Lecturer

• Signal Processing
• Localization Technology
• Tracking Systems
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Jana Fortes is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Technical University of Košice, Slovakia. She teaches Applied Statistics, Cryptography, and Mathematics courses, including Numerical Mathematics and Probability and Statistics. Her research focuses on signal processing for localization and tracking systems using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) radar and sensor networks. Teaching: Applied Statistics, Cryptography, Mathematics I/II, Numerical Mathematics, Probability and Statistics, Mathematics Tutoring Research: UWB radar signal processing for person localization and tracking, software development (MATLAB, LabVIEW), cluster analysis for movement detection. Publications: Recent work includes studies on 2D/3D localization algorithms, UWB sensor system implementations, and mathematical analyses of graph crossing numbers. Contact: Email: jana.fortes@tuke.sk , Room N32 615, Phone: +421 55 602 3252.

• Nuclear Physics
• Theoretical Physics
• Astrophysics
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Dr. Evgeni Kolomeitsev is an Assistant Professor at Matej Bel University's Department of Physics, with a career spanning theoretical nuclear physics, astrophysics, and relativistic heavy-ion collisions. His research explores hyperon polarization, neutron star equations of state, and chiral symmetry dynamics. Ph.D. in Physics (1997), Institute for Nuclear and Hadronic Physics (Rossendorf) & Technical University Dresden M.S. in Physics (1993), Moscow Engineering Physical Institute His research interests focus on hyperon physics , neutron star structure , chiral symmetry in QCD , and collective dynamics in heavy-ion collisions . Recent work includes hyperon polarization mechanisms and the role of Σ 0 hyperons in extreme conditions. Scientific trends in his publications span neutron star equation of state , viscous hydrodynamics , pion gas fluctuations , and strangeness production . He contributes to transport models (PHSD, hybrid frameworks) and symmetry energy constraints through theoretical analysis. Professional affiliations include the German Physical Society (DPG) and American Physical Society (APS).

• Informatics
• Economic Modeling
• Healthcare Informatics
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Cyril Závadský is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Quantitative Methods , Faculty of Economics and Finance , University of Economics in Bratislava . His work bridges informatics with business and healthcare applications. Research Areas: ICT tools, demographic data analysis, economic modeling Key Projects: VEGA 1/0474/12, SK-PL-0040-09, VEGA 1/0376/17 Publications focus on EU demographic trends, alcohol consumption patterns, and technology adoption in education. He serves as Secretary of the Department and Officer for Civil Protection , with expertise in software systems like MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite . His teaching portfolio includes courses in Database Systems , Business Informatics , and ICT Applications , reflecting his commitment to quantitative education.

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• User Experience (UX)/Usability
• Domain Analysis
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Michaela Bačíková is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics (FEI) of the Technical University of Košice (TUKE). Her research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), domain usability, and domain analysis, with an emphasis on graphical user interfaces (GUIs), domain-specific languages (DSLs), and gesture-driven interaction. She leads the development of the DEAL tool, a domain analysis framework for extracting domain models from software systems. Her teaching includes courses on component-based programming, web technologies, and user interface design. Research Projects: DEAL (Domain Extraction ALgorithm) : A tool for analyzing GUIs to generate DSLs, ontologies, and usability metrics. EU Project: 'Evolving Architectural Knowledge in the Edge-to-Cloud Continuum' (participant). Educational initiatives: Integrating gesture-driven IDEs and social networks for mentoring in programming courses. Research Interests : Automated domain usability evaluation using DEAL. DSL-driven GUI generation and feature modeling. Innovations in teaching software development and user experience design. Grants & Labs : Recipient of FEI TUKE Grant no. FEI-2015-16 for domain usability metrics research. Active in the FEI lab developing DEAL and related tools.

• Regional Economics
• Urban Development
• Spatial Analysis
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Štefan Rehák is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Public Administration and Regional Development at the University of Economics in Bratislava. His academic career focuses on regional development, urban economics, and spatial analysis. He holds a PhD and serves as a ResearchGate profiled scholar in regional sciences. Affiliations: Faculty of Economics and Finance, University of Economics in Bratislava Key Roles: Department Head, Academic Researcher, Educator His research explores human capital migration, innovation ecosystems, and spatial economic dynamics. Specific interests include hedonic pricing models for real estate, local economic impacts of major events, and regional policy effectiveness. Research Trends: Over 60+ publications emphasize urban development, creativity metrics in economies, and EU regional policy analysis. Grants & Projects: Led projects on university impact assessment (UNIREG), creative economy stimulation (KRENAR), and EU cohesion policy evaluations. He advises on regional innovation strategies and collaborates internationally on topics like smart cities and academic patenting trends.

• Fisheries Management
• Applied Fish Ecology
• Age and Growth of Fishes
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Michael Quist is a Professor of Fisheries Management and Assistant Unit Leader at the Idaho Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, University of Idaho. He holds a Ph.D. (2002) and M.S. (1999) from Kansas State University and a B.S. (1996) from the University of Idaho. His research focuses on fisheries management, applied fish ecology, and community ecology, with particular emphasis on population dynamics, invasive species impacts, and conservation strategies in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. Research Interests: Fisheries Management and Conservation Ecology of Large River Systems Lake and Reservoir Fish Assemblages Aging Techniques and Population Demographics Invasive Species Control and Impact Analysis Key Contributions: Dr. Quist's work integrates field studies, experimental methods, and ecological modeling to address challenges in fisheries management. Recent studies emphasize population dynamics of sturgeon and steelhead, invasive species mitigation in western watersheds, and validation of aging techniques for accurate fish population assessments. Grants and Collaborations: His research is supported by partnerships with federal agencies and state wildlife units, focusing on practical solutions for sustainable fisheries and endangered species recovery. Labs/Teams: Active in the Idaho Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on aquatic ecosystems and resource management.

Ivan LukšíkView profile

Professor

• school culture
• children and young people in pedagogical and social contexts
• pedagogical research methodology
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Prof. PhDr. Ivan Lukšík, CSc. is a faculty member at the Faculty of Education, University of Trnava , serving in the Department of School Pedagogy since 2012. His academic career spans institutions including Comenius University in Bratislava and the Slovak Academy of Sciences, with expertise in social psychology, pedagogical research methodology, and inclusion. He co-authored foundational works on school culture, sexuality education, and marginalized communities. Research Focus : Lukšík explores the intersection of school culture , gender studies , and inclusion , particularly for children from marginalized backgrounds. His work integrates pedagogical theory with empirical research, emphasizing textual and contextual analysis. He has led grants (APVV, VEGA) and collaborated with international organizations like WHO and IOM. Publications reflect his interdisciplinary approach, spanning monographs on institutional culture, textbooks addressing HIV/AIDS and gender, and methodological guides for Q-methodology. His pedagogical contributions include designing curricula for social psychology, inclusive education, and research methodology at both undergraduate and doctoral levels. Scientific Leadership : He serves on the editorial board of Human Affairs and has mentored doctoral students, though specific names are not listed. His international experience includes research stays at Leeds Metropolitan University, University of London, and University College London.

• Business Management
• Economics
• Air Transport Economics
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Stanislav Szabo is a Professor in the Department of Commercial Entrepreneurship at the Faculty of Business Economics with seat in Košice, University of Economics in Bratislava. He maintains a workplace in Michalovce and possesses an extensive academic background with qualifications including PhD, MBA, and LL.M, along with honorary distinctions Dr.h.c. and prof.h.c. Position: Professor Department: Department of Commercial Entrepreneurship Workplace: Michalovce Contact: Phone 056/6443290 Professor Szabo's research spans multiple domains of business economics with particular emphasis on air transport economics, financial analysis methodologies, and performance measurement systems. His scholarly work demonstrates expertise in applying analytical frameworks to practical business challenges across transportation, healthcare, and corporate management sectors. His recent publications reveal a strategic research trajectory focused on transportation economics, particularly in aviation, with significant contributions to understanding operational efficiency in aircraft ground handling, pandemic response in air transport systems, and optimization of flight route economics. His work also extends to healthcare management, where he examines staff motivation and efficiency measurement in medical facilities. Teaching activities include: Managing human resources, Communication and Management, Distribution management, and Project management His scholarly output shows consistent productivity from 2004 through 2022 He frequently collaborates with researchers like GAVUROVÁ, B. on performance measurement systems Professor Szabo's research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly evident in his work on airport operations, airline economics, and crisis management in transportation systems. His publications in journals such as Aerospace, Sustainability, and Journal of Applied Economic Sciences demonstrate international scholarly impact in his specialized fields.

Rita HegedűsView profile

Associate Professor

• Religiosity
• Subjective Well-being
• Twins in Society
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Rita Hegedűs, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Reformed Theological Faculty of J. Selye University. Her academic career spans institutions such as Corvinus University of Budapest and Budapest University of Economics, with expertise in sociology and applied sciences. Education: Hungarian-Russian Primary School Teacher (Eötvös Loránd University, 1982-1986), Sociology (Eötvös Loránd University, 1988-1991), PhD in Sociology (Budapest University of Economics, 1993-2001) Her research focuses on religiosity, subjective well-being, twins in society, and volunteering. Recent publications explore topics like the mental health of volunteers, suicide stigma in religious contexts, and twin development, reflecting interdisciplinary work between sociology, psychology, and religious studies. With 30 total academic outputs and 163 citations, her work includes Erasmus+ collaborations and empirical studies on Hungarian demographics. Rita holds no formal awards listed in the provided data and has no documented PhD advisees.

• Econometrics
• Operations Research
• Macroeconomic Analysis
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Ing. Adriana Lukáčiková, PhD., is an Assistant Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Operations Research and Econometrics at the Faculty of Economic Informatics, University of Economics in Bratislava. She has been employed since 1996 and focuses on econometric modeling, macroeconomic analysis, and spatial econometrics. Doctorate in Econometrics and Operations Research (2004), University of Economics in Bratislava Masters in Mathematical Methods in Economics (1993), University of Economics in Bratislava Her research spans asymmetric price reactions in energy markets, spatial spillover effects in EU regional development, Bayesian econometric methods , and macroeconomic impacts of pandemics . She collaborates on VEGA and KEGA grants related to green economy transitions and structural parameter estimation. Current grant projects include: VEGA 1/0052/24: Estimating structural parameters in macroeconomic models KEGA 026EU-4/2024: Interactive web-based quantitative economic analysis textbook VEGA 1/0047/23: Spatial spillovers in EU green economy initiatives Lukáčiková contributes to scientific societies as a member of the Slovak Society for Economic Informatics and the Academic Senate of the Faculty of Economic Informatics. Her teaching includes econometrics and management science courses at bachelor and master levels.

• Accounting
• Auditing
• Financial Accounting
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Miroslava Vašeková is an Assistant Professor at the University of Economics in Bratislava, affiliated with the Faculty of Economic Informatics and the Department of Accounting and Auditing. Her academic career has centered on financial performance analysis, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the energy sector. Education: Faculty of Economic Informatics, Department of Accounting, University of Economics in Bratislava (1996-2001) Faculty of National Economy, Department of Pedagogy, University of Economics in Bratislava (1999-2001) Her research focuses on the interplay between sustainability practices, CSR initiatives, and financial outcomes in energy companies. She explores topics such as environmental economics, strategic management, and sustainable finance, emphasizing the importance of ethical accounting standards and stakeholder engagement. Key trends in her recent publications highlight the growing role of corporate sustainability in the energy industry, with studies analyzing CSR reporting, financial metrics, and strategic decision-making. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications for energy sector companies. Affiliations: Department of Applied Informatics Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science Department of Operations Research and Econometrics Department of Statistics Department of Accounting and Auditing

• Educational Psychology
• Bullying and Aggression
• Axiology
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doc. PhDr. Mária Dědová, PhD. is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy of Trnava University, serving as Subdean for study and social affairs. Her research focuses on educational psychology, bullying and aggression dynamics, axiological aspects of human behavior, and existential meaning in life contexts. She has authored and co-authored over a dozen academic publications since 2007, including monographs and peer-reviewed articles. Her educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (PhDr) and PhD, with a docent title indicating advanced academic recognition. Teaching responsibilities include courses in Counseling Psychology I/II and Educational Psychology I/II, emphasizing practical and theoretical frameworks for addressing psychosocial challenges in educational settings. Research interests prominently feature qualitative and quantitative analyses of bullying mechanisms, victimization experiences, and the role of social support systems in mitigating aggression. Recent work (2016) explores perceived social support from peers and teachers in relation to bullying-related fear, while earlier studies (2007-2010) examined value systems and existential meaning among bullying aggressors and victims. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Her administrative role as Subdean involves overseeing study programs and student welfare initiatives, complementing her academic contributions. No specific grants or laboratory affiliations were noted in the text.

Peter LeškoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sustainable Economic Development
• Regional Convergence
• Economic Growth in Open Economies
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Peter Leško is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the Faculty of Economics and Finance, Bratislava University of Economics and Business. His roles include Website Administrator and AIS Coordinator for SP Law and Economics. He specializes in Macroeconomics, with teaching responsibilities in Principles of Economics, Macroeconomics, and Advanced Macroeconomics. His research focuses on Sustainable Economic Development, Regional Convergence, and Economic Growth in Open Economies. He has conducted research stays at institutions such as the OECD in Paris, Universidade de Coimbra (Erasmus+), and the University of London’s Cass Business School. Leško has participated in notable research projects including APVV-20-0338 (led by Prof. Ochotnický) on economic growth and firm survival, KEGA 035EU-4/2020 (led by Prof. Muchová) on e-learning applications in economics education, and VEGA 1/0356/19 (led by Dr. Novák) on indebtedness in the EU. His work spans academic publications in journals like Politická ekonomie and Eastern European Economics . No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Leško collaborates with international institutions and contributes to the Bee4R LAB and SecureDataLab initiatives. His academic stays and projects underscore his engagement in both theoretical and applied economic research.