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Researchers from the Centre for Social Informatics, Dr. Zdeněk Smutný, Dr. Vasja Vehovar, and Jošt Bartol, published a book chapter titled “Social informatics thematic-methodological framework” as part of the book “Social Informatics”.

Jošt Bartol, Dr. Kelly Quinn, Dr. Vasja Vehovar, and Dr. Andraž Petrovčič published an original research article titled “Dimensions of vertical and horizontal information privacy concerns: a qualitative reassessment and revised definition” in Information, Communication & Society.

Dr. Vasja Vehovar and Dr. Gregor Čehovin in collaboration with Dr. Nejc Berzelak published an original scientific article in the journal Survey Research Methods titled Identifying a Set of Key Paradata Indicators in Web Surveys Based on the Relationship with Response Quality, Respondent Characteristics and Survey Estimates.

Dr. Vasja Vehovar and Dr. Dejan Jontes published an original scientific article titled "From Criticism to Anger and Hate: The Vulgarisation of Digital Anti-Press Criticism on News Outlets’ Facebook Pages" in the journal Digital Journalism.

Dr. Andraž Petrovčič, dr. Simona Hvalič-Touzery and Jerneja Laznik, in collaboration with dr. Anabel Quan-Haase, dr. Bianca C. Reisdorf and dr. Štěpán Žádník, have published an original scientific article titled »Categorical and resource inequalities in self-reliant internet use and use-by-proxy among older adults in Slovenia during the COVID-19 pandemic«. in the journal Technology in Society.

The study contributes to a better understanding of the factors that influence the acceptance of welfare technologies among nurses caring for older adults in non-clinical settings and highlights the central role of the patient in all aspects of nursing practice.

Andraž Petrovčič, PhD, Bianca Reisdorf, PhD, Anabel Quan-Haase, PhD, Jošt Bartol and Darja Grošelj, PhD, published an original research article titled “Digital inequalities among internet users before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: A comparison from two cross-sectional surveys in Slovenia.”

Recognizing the importance of traditional approaches is vital, and healthcare providers and policymakers should prioritize inclusivity to ensure a diverse and equitable healthcare system for older adults and vulnerable populations.

Andraž Petrovčič, PhD, Bianca Reisdorf, PhD, Vasja Vehovar, PhD, and Jošt Bartol published an original research article titled “Disentangling the role of algorithm awareness and knowledge in digital inequalities: an empirical validation of an explanatory model” in Information, Communication & Society, a top-tier journal in the field of communication and Internet studies.

Vasja Vehovar, PhD and Luka Štrlekar published the article "When to conduct student evaluation of teaching surveys: before or after the final examination?" in the American journal Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education.