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FAQ – current students

1 ENROLMENT TO A HIGHER YEAR

1.1 When can I enrol to a higher year?

Enrolment to a higher year is possible from the second half of August, candidates are, in timely manner, notified by email of the dates of enrolment.

1.2 What are the conditions for advancement to a higher year?

The conditions for advancement to a higher year can be found on our website www.almamater.si for each study programme - Conditions for Programme Advancement.

1.3 What can I do if my student status expires and I have not completed the prescribed study obligations in the academic year?

You can find information about registration entry at http://almamater.si/opravljanje-studijskih-obveznosti-brez-statusa-s224?t=1.

1.4 What is the procedure for recognition of the exams completed at another faculty?

The student completes the Application Request Form, which can be downloaded from http://almamater.si/priznavanje-znanj-in-prehodi-med-programi-s63?t=1.

Attach the original copy of the Certificate of completion of examination to the application, the approved course content programme (curriculum) and a proof of payment of costs (200.00 EUR) for the issuance of a decision on the recognition of exams. The Committee for Student Affairs will examine all cases; you will be notified of the decision in writing.

1.5 Until when can I submit a request for recognition of study obligations from other faculties?

Until 15 November of the current academic year.

1.6 How and by when can I apply for a reduction in tuition fees if I have recognised study obligations from other faculties?

You can apply for a reduction in tuition fees by writing a request for reduction within eight days after receiving a formal decision on the recognition of study obligations from another faculty. A copy of the decision received must be enclosed to the letter of request. You can apply for reduction in tuition fees if you have recognised at least 20 ECTS credits per year. If 20-30 ECTS are recognised, the tuition fee is reduced by 30%, if 30-40 ECST are recognised, the tuition fee will be reduced by 50%.

1.7 What is the cost of performing study obligations with not student status?

Performance of study obligations with the exam is calculated by dividing the tuition fee by 60 ECTS and multiplied by the number of ECTS subjects. Payment includes performing exercises of the course, clinical exercises, two examinations and access to study materials. In the case of a third or any subsequent examination, the amount according to the current Alma Mater pricelist is charged.

2 STUDY PROCESS

2.1 CONTACT INFORMATION

2.1.1 When is the Students Office open?

Opening hours of the Students Office, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of Maribor and Murska Sobota offices are published at http://www.almamater.si/uradne-ure-s120.

2.1.2 When is the library open?

The library is open during the opening hours of the Students Office. Students announce their arrival to referat@almamater.si. For any additional questions, contact the above mentioned e-mail address.

2.1.3 Where do I find lecturer's contact/office hours?

Contact/office hours of lecturers can be found at Moodle, under the subject performed by the lecturer.

2.1.4 Where do I find materials for subjects?

Material scan be found at Moodle under Subjects, then you select the programme, year of study and subject.

2.1.5 Where can I find a timetable?

The student timetable can be found at VIS under Timetables, then you select the programme, course, year of study and group.

2.1.6 Where can I find enrolment forms, applications/ applications for Student’s Committee, rules, instructions for preparation of final papers/master's/doctoral theses?

The forms that students need in the course of their studies are published at VIS / Materials / Other Materials.

2.1.7 Where do I find the contact details of the lecturers?

Office hours and e-mail addresses of lecturers are published at Moodle in the e-classroom.

2.1.8 Where do I get the password for accessing VIS, e-classroom, wireless network and computers at the faculty?

Students receive, together with an invitation to enrol, a unique username and password for access to the higher education information system at the faculty Alma Mater (VIS). For any problems related to this password and username, students can contact the Alma Mater Information Service (webmaster@almamater.si, 059 335 072). To use the wireless network Eduroam, the student needs a CAT-certification at Windows or Apple. Installation instructions are available at www.arnes.si/pomoc-uporabnikom/eduroam/navodila-za-povezavo/cat-carovnik-za-nastavitev-omrezja-eduroam.html

2.1.9 I cannot enter e-classroom, what should I do?

The same user name and password as for the VIS student is also used for e-classroom, online lectures (VOX conferencing), wireless network (Eduroam) and the use of computers at the faculty. For any problems regarding this username and password, the student contact the Information Service (webmaster@almamater.si, 059 335 072).

2.1.10 I would like to submit the lecture summary. How can I do this?

Link for the submission of contributions is available on the main page of e-classroom, under the welcome picture (LECTURE SUMMARY SUBMISSION) or at http://att.almamater.si/.

A student, who views the lecture video, prepares a summary of the lecture on a form and submits it as .docx or .pdf format on the sixth day after the lecture at the latest. The student independently prepares grammatically and orthographically correct summary. Copying or collaborating with other students when writing a summary is considered a serious disciplinary violation.

Detailed instructions for submission of summary can be found at
http://almamater.si/upload/userfiles/files/App/app_studenti.pdf (str.18–23).

2.1.11 I did not have time to follow the lectures. When will lectures be uploaded to e-classroom?

You can watch the video on your computer next day after the lecture and on mobile devices (smartphones, non-flash-enabled tablets) 3-5 days after the lecture.

2.2 LECTURES AND PRACTICAL WORK

2.2.1 Where do lectures take place?

Lectures and practical work are carried out at the seat of Alma Mater Europaea – ECM (Slovenska ulica 17, Maribor), a dislocated unit in Koper (Trubarjeva 1), the study programme Health Care takes place in Murska Sobota (Lendavska ulica 9), and some study programmes are also performed at a dislocated unit in Ljubljana (Kardeljeva ploščad 1).

2.2.2 Is attendance at lectures and practical work mandatory?

Participation in seminar and lab work is 100% mandatory. Attendance at lectures is also mandatory, but since for most subjects the lectures can be viewed through videoconference and later at Moodle, the student must, in this case (if the lecture does not take place live), write a summary which is transmitted within six days after the lecture given to the competent services, to be admitted to attend lectures. Instructions for submission of summaries can be found at Moodle.

2.2.3 Do you check attendance at lectures/practical work?

Yes. The student uploads the Alma Mater application from the mobile store (App Store, Android Play Store). He logs in with his unique username and password, sets the study programme in settings, and in the Presence menu, reports presence before the lecture/practical work and evaluates the lecture/practical work and logs out the presence when the lecture/practical work is finished.

Additional instructions for using the application can be found here:
http://almamater.si/upload/userfiles/files/App/app_studenti.pdf.

2.2.4 Where do I see if log in/out was successful?

In the online classroom (Moodle) under the Lecture Summary Submission tab (http://att.almamater.si/), in the upper right corner there is the Subject tab (can be viewed on PCs, not on phones), enter the desired data (year, course , group) and check your presence. All detailed instructions can be found in the Alma Mater Application Guide.

2.2.5 What do I do if log in/out was not successful?

If log in/out was not successful, go to one of two external LCD displays at Alma Mater for presence confirmation (for those who do not have a smartphone Android or Apple).

One is on the 1^st floor (Figure 1) and the other in Slomškova dvorana (Figure 2).

Figure 1	Figure 2

If you are at a dislocated unit, or log in/out is still unsuccessful, please take a screenshot of the unsuccessful log in/out and email it to the Student Affairs Office. Also, inform the lecturer about the problems.

2.2.6 What happens if I do not complete all the obligations of the course (lab work, seminar work, lectures, attendance at the conference ...)?

A student cannot take a colloquium/exam until he has successfully completed practical work and lectures. If the subject has already been completed, the student concludes the missing obligations in the next academic year.

2.2.7 Can I attend practical work if I am repeating a year?

You can attend practical work with the permission of the Student Affairs Office, but only as an observer on the condition that you do not interfere with the study process. You have to inform the lecturer that you will only observe as you are repeating a year.

2.3 COLLOQUIA/EXAMS

2.3.1 How do I enrol for an exam/colloquium?

You must enrol for exams through the Higher Education Information System (VIS). The student signs in with his username and password, selects the Exam tab, then Enrol for an exam (for both exam and colloquium), selects the desired subject, and then the examination date (date).

2.3.2 When can I enrol for a colloquium?

After the lab work, the student approaches the colloquium. You can only enrol to a colloquium of your group (group D student can only take part in group D colloquium). An apologetic reason for joining a colloquium of another group is only a submitted medical apology (e-mailed to the Student Affair Office and submitted to the provider of the colloquium), but at the same time the date has to be agreed with the performer of the practical work and the Student Affairs Office, as quality work is not possible in case of too many students at the colloquium. The student can join the colloquium only once before the individual exam date.

2.3.3 When can I apply for an exam?

When a student has settled financial obligations and a certified attendance at seminar or lab work (for subjects where students must pass a colloquium, they must also have this obligation settled), he can apply for the exam.

2.3.4 How many days before the exam/colloquium can I enrol and disenrol?

Enrolment for the exam/colloquium is possible seven days before the exam/colloquium. If the enrolment is made later, but not on the day of the examination (at that time it is no longer possible to enrol), the administrative costs of 20.00 EUR have to be paid. Disenrolment is possible three days before the exam/colloquium. If the student disenrols two days or one day before the exam, 20.00 EUR of administrative costs have to be paid. It is not possible to disenrol on the day of exam/colloquium.

2.3.5 How many approaches to an exam/colloquium are included in tuition fee?

The student can enter the exam/colloquium twice. The third and subsequent enrolment to the exam/colloquium is payable.

2.3.6 I forgot to enrol for an exam. Can I attend the exam without enrolment, or can I talk with the head of course?

You cannot attend the exam without enrolment. If a student does not enrol, he can attend the exam only during next examination period, if he enrols on time.

2.3.7 Which enrolment to the exam is payable, how much is the price and how do I pay?

The third and all further approaches to the exam are payable, i.e. 100.00 EUR. If the exam consists of several parts, 50.00 EUR is charged for every part of the exam. The amount is credited to the Alma Mater transaction account.

2.3.8 How do I settle the financial obligations for an exam/colloquium?

We do not accept cash at the Student Affairs Office. Students pay the amount for exams, colloquia and other obligations to the transaction account: IBAN SI56 03121-1000565129 (SKB, d. d.).

2.3.9 What do I refer to under 'reference' on the UPN?

Please quote SI00 + student registration number (for example SI00 31161234).

2.3.10 I cannot enrol for a colloquium/exam, what is the problem?

– Outstanding financial liabilities.

– The student did not pass seminar/laboratory work.

– The lecturer did not enter your obligations on time.

2.3.11 How many times can I raise my exam grade and what should be done?

You can only raise your exam grade once for each subject in the current academic year by informing the Student Affairs Office of the desired raising of the grade for the subject, where you are allowed to repeat the exam. The re-examination is free, unless it is a commission exam at the student's/head of course request.

2.3.12 Which grade is valid at raising of exam grade?

If the student reaches a lower grade in the re-examination, the original, i.e. higher grade is valid.

2.3.13 What happens to exams, colloquiums or completed exercises if I lose my student status?

All study obligations that you have completed at a time when you still had your student status are transferred to the next academic year and you do not need to be re-examined.

2.4 SPECIFICS OF INDIVIDUAL STUDY PROGRAMMES

***2.4.1* *PHYSIOTHERAPY***

2.4.1.1 What is clinical training?

Clinical training is an active practical participation of students in learning bases, with the emphasis on integrating knowledge acquired during study, into practice, and acquiring practical experience.

2.4.1.2 Where does it take place and how long does it take?

Clinical training takes place in various institutions (hospitals, clinics) in Slovenia as well as in Austria, with which the faculty has a contract. In the first year, the student has to undergo two weeks of hospital training, in the second year four weeks at the hospital and two weeks in a health resort, and in the third year three times a week in three different institutions.

Clinical training is expected to begin in March. You will be notified in a timely manner about the choice of the institution and dates.

2.4.1.3 What is a practicum?

The aim of the practicum is to transfer theoretical contents into practical work and the scope of the ability to perform the work of a physiotherapist in the field of orthopaedics, traumatology, burns and plastics, rehabilitation, internal department, gynaecology and obstetrics and appropriate decision-making and action.

2.4.1.4 Where does it take place and how long does it last?

The practicum takes place in various institutions (hospitals, health spas) in Slovenia and in Austria, with which the faculty has a contract. It lasts four weeks.

2.4.1.5 When can I take part in the practicum?

You can take part in the practicum after completing certain study obligations (with the exception of subjects Legislation in Health and Psychology).

2.4.1.6 Where can I find other instructions for participation in clinical training?

All instructions are published at Moodle, under Physiotherapy/Year of Study/Practical Training/Practicum.

2.4.1.7 Who is the clinical training coordinator?

Coordinator of clinical training within the study programme of Physiotherapy is a lecturer Patricija Goubar. She can be contacted through patricija.goubar@almamater.si.

2.4.1.8 How is the practicum recognised?

The student fills in the application for recognition of the informally acquired knowledge and skills, which can be found at http://almamater.si/priznavanje-znanj-in-prehodi-med-programi-s63?t=1. The application must be accompanied by supporting documents. All student documents are sent to the Student Affairs Office.

2.4.1.9 Where do lectures/practical work take place?

Lectures and practical work are held exclusively at AMEU – ECM in Maribor, Slovenska ul. 17.

2.4.1.10 How many times a week and when are lectures/practical work performed?

Lectures are scheduled twice a week, at the end of the week. Practical work is performed three times a week and is arranged throughout the week. Lectures and practical work take place during afternoons, from 16:00 onward. After practical work and lectures are completed, they are followed by a colloquium/exam.

2.4.1.11 Vertical connection of subjects

Students listen to lectures and carry out laboratory and seminar work according to timetable and can enter the examination of knowledge (colloquia, oral or written exams) when they have passed the conditional exam(s) as shown on the table below.

Year of Study	Subject	Conditional exam(s)
1.	Functional anatomy	Anatomy with histology
1.	Physiotherapeutic assessment	Anatomy with histology
1.	Physiotherapeutic skills I	Anatomy with histology
1.	Physical factors in therapy	Physics
Year of Study	Subject	Conditional exam(s)
2.	Physiotherapy II	Anatomy with histology Cardiology and pulmonology
2.	Clinical kinesiology	Anatomy with histology Functional anatomy Physiotherapeutic skills I
2.	Special Topics in Physiotherapy I	Anatomy with histology Pediatrics Gynecology with obstetrics
2.	Physiotherapy I	Anatomy with histology Functional anatomy Orthopedics, Surgery Traumatology Rheumatology Physical factors in therapy
Year of Study	Subject	Conditional exam(s)
3.	Physiotherapy III	Neurology
3.	Physiotherapeutic skills II	Neurology

***2.4.2* *Health Care***

2.4.2.1 What is clinical training?

2.4.2.2 Where does it take place and how long does it last?

Clinical training takes place in various institutions (hospitals, homes for the elderly, health care homes ...) in Slovenia and Austria with which the faculty has a contract. In the first year, the student must complete ten weeks of training in the elderly home, and in the second and third year, the student will be given 15 weeks in various fields.

Clinical training is expected to begin in January. You will be notified in a timely manner by e-mail about the choice of the institution and dates.

2.4.2.3 What should be done after finishing clinical training?

After the completion of clinical training, all documents must be submitted to the Student Affairs Office or sent by post to: Alma Mater, Lendavska 9, 9000 Murska Sobota.

The student must submit:

– minutes of exercises (with completed first part, student data); the second part is completed by a higher education teacher - the clinical training coordinator;

– evidence of attendance at clinical training or absence from clinical training; in the event of absence, photocopies of proof of absence must be attached;

– clinical training assessment sheet (completed by a clinical mentor in points I and II); the evaluation sheet must be submitted after each part of clinical training;

– records of interventions carried out - nursing activities;

– completed training nursing documentation;

– a copy of the evaluation questionnaire;

– signed minutes of exercises.

Clinical training documents must be signed by the clinical mentor and the main mentor in the educational institution. You must bring the booklet of skills and knowledge to the colloquium.

2.4.2.4 Where can I find instructions for participation in clinical training?

All instructions are published at Moodle, under Career/Year of Study/Practical Training.

2.4.3 Social gerontology (BAC)

2.4.3.1 Where is practical training carried out and how long does it last?

Practical training in the form of professional practice is carried out under mentoring in the learning bases, in public and private social welfare institutions (homes for the elderly, work management centres ...), at centres for social work.

In the first year, the student must take one week of professional practice, in the second year, two weeks, and in the third year, three weeks.

Practical training is expected to begin in March. You will be notified in a timely manner by e-mail about the choice of the institution and dates.

2.4.3.2 What should be done after practical training is finished?

After the completion of clinical training, all documents must be submitted to the Student Affairs Office or sent by post to: Alma Mater Europaea – ECM, Slovenska ulica 17, 2000 Maribor.

2.4.3.3 Where can I find instructions and forms for practical training?

Instructions and forms are published at VIS/Materials/Other Materials/Guidelines and forms for PT (SG).

2.5 FINAL PAPERS

***2.5.1* *GRADUATION***

2.5.1.1 When should the diploma/master’s thesis be submitted?

The dissipation of the diploma paper can be submitted when the student has a maximum of four exams of the third year left, and obligations from previous years must have all been completed. The master's thesis can be submitted when the student has a maximum of 60 ECTS left until the completion of his studies.

The disposition of the diploma/master's thesis must be submitted to the Student Affairs Committee at least eight days before the meeting. The dates of the Student Affairs Committee meetings are published at VIS under Material/Other Materials.

2.5.1.2 How long are the title and disposition of the diploma/master's thesis valid?

The validity of the title and disposition of the diploma/master's thesis is one year from the confirmed disposition. After the expiration of this deadline, the student may apply for an extension of the title and the validity of the diploma/master's disposition. The validity of the title and disposition of the diploma/master's thesis may be extended by six months. The extension of the diploma/master's title is only possible once, based on justified reasons and backed up by appropriate evidence.

2.5.1.3 How many copies of the diploma/master's thesis must be bound?

Two hard bound (three if you have a co-mentor) and two soft bound copies of the diploma/master's thesis have to be submitted to the Student Affairs Office.

2.5.1.4 Which documents should be attached at the end of the diploma/master's thesis?

The diploma/master's thesis include the consent of the institute to the implementation of the research, a statement of the lecturer, and a statement on the author's work and the identity of the printed and electronic version of the diploma/master's thesis.

2.5.1.5 Do I need to pay for the diploma thesis?

Yes, upon the submission of a diploma thesis, a diploma fee of 650.00 EUR must be paid if you do not have a student status on the day of defence of the diploma thesis. After a successful technical review, submit the payment receipt to the Student Affairs Office.

2.5.1.6 Do I need to pay for the master's thesis?

Yes, when submitting the master's thesis, you must pay a master's thesis fee after the Alma Mater price list, if you do not have a student status on the day of defence of the master's thesis. After a successful technical review, submit the payment receipt to the Student Affairs Office.

2.5.1.7 PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION OF DIPLOMA/MASTER'S THESIS DISPOSITION

The student applies the diploma/master's thesis on the form 01 - Entry of the disposition of final work, after completing all the prescribed obligations of the first and second year (120 ECTS), and when maximum of four exams from the third year in undergraduate studies are missing, or up to 60 ECTS until the end of his master’s studies. The completed form is sent in written and electronic form to the Student Affairs Office. It is very important that the mentor, who confirms that the disposition is substantially suitable for consideration at the Student Affairs Committee, signs the form.

2.5.1.7.1 Submission of the diploma/master's thesis to plagiarism and technical review

When you have completed the diploma/master’s thesis and the mentor confirms that it is in accordance with the instructions of the AMEU - ECM, send or bring one copy of the (soft) bound version of the diploma/master's thesis for technical review to the Student Affairs Office in Maribor (Slovenska ulica 17) and, at the same time, email the diploma/master's thesis in Word format to tehnični.pregled@almamater.si. You must also submit the Final Application Form (Form O3), signed by the mentor and any co-mentor. Your diploma/master's thesis is loaded into a plagiarism detection tool and goes to technical review. If corrections are required, we will notify you by e-mail. The Technical Service submits to the Student Affairs Office the successful Technical Review and Plagiarism Review Report (form O5).

2.5.1.8 HANDING IN PROCEDURE OF DIPLOMA/MASTER'S THESIS AFTER TECHNICAL REVIEW

If the diploma/master's thesis is technically appropriate, the head or programme manager shall designate the Committee for the defence of the diploma / master's thesis (hereinafter referred to as the Committee). The members of the Committee shall determine, within a period of ten working days from receipt of the final thesis, whether the final thesis is appropriate for the defence or not. If there are reservations regarding the suitability of the final thesis for the defence, a member of the Committee shall provide a written explanation of the weaknesses in the electronic form to the Student Affairs Office. The Student Affairs Office informs the candidate and the mentor. The student then submits corrected weaknesses, confirmed by the mentor, to the Student Affairs Office. The corrected final thesis is sent to the Committee for approval. The Committee has one week to re-define whether the final thesis has been corrected in accordance with the Committee's remarks and is consequently appropriate for the defence. All changes must be marked by the candidate ("Follow changes").

2.5.1.8.1 How long does it take from the successful completion of the technical review to the date of defence?

The procedure takes at least three weeks.

2.5.1.9 DEFENCE OF DIPLOMA/MASTER'S THESIS

When the student receives a notification that the diploma/master's thesis is appropriate for defence, the O4 Application Form for Completing the Final Work to the Student Affairs Office, together with two hard-bound (three, if they have a co-mentor) and two soft bound copies of the diploma/master's thesis, all printed on both sides. Printed copies must be identical to the electronic version. The student submits a copy of the diploma/master's thesis in the PDF document on a CD to the Student Affairs Office. The statement of authorship, the statement of the proof-reader and the possible consent of the institution must be bound at the end of the diploma/master's degree. Students of higher education study programmes Physiotherapy and Medical Care must also submit the booklet of skills and knowledge. Within 30 days after the submission of printed copies to the Student Affairs Office, the Head of the programme or the Dean issues a decision on the defence of the diploma/master's thesis with the appointed members of the Committee and determines the date of defence of the diploma/master's thesis that must be within 30 days of issuing the resolution.

2.5.1.9.1 What is the procedure of the defence of the diploma/master's thesis?

The student prepares a PPT presentation of the diploma/master's thesis, which lasts for a maximum of 15 minutes. The three-member Committee issues the student with questions relating to the diploma/master's thesis and gives a final assessment of the defence and the diploma/master's thesis. After successfully completing the defence, the Student Affairs Office issues the student with a Certificate of Graduation.

***2.5.2* *DOCTORAL GRADUATION***

2.5.2.1 How do you become a doctoral graduate?

During the first year, the student hands in the Application form D1- The field of research interest. The latter is dealt with by the Committee for Scientific and Research Work (hereinafter referred to as CSRW), which is expected to meet every other month. In addition to D1, the student must also submit a CV in the form of a Europass and his bibliography. This has to be submitted at least eight days before the scheduled meeting of the CSRW. Students are informed about the dates of the CSRW meetings at the beginning of the academic year.

In the second year, the student prepares the disposition of the doctoral dissertation, which can be submitted to the Alma Mater Student Affairs Office, after being confirmed by the foreseen mentor and a potential co-mentor. The dispensation is technically reviewed by Alma Mater's expert services and, if all the conditions are fulfilled, it is assigned to the next meeting of CSRW. At its meeting, the CSRW examines the disposition and can return it to the student for corrections. If the disposition is appropriate, the members of CSRW suggest members of the Disposition Assessment Committee to the Senate Alma Mater to confirm the disposition.

The student prepares a public presentation of the disposition before the members of the Disposition Assessment Committee, and the members of the Committee prepare an assessment on a pre-prescribed form. Each member prepares a separate assessment that is dealt with by the CSRW and, if positive, it proposes to the Senate Alma Mater to confirm the disposition, as well as the mentor and co-mentor.

In the third year, the student prepares the doctoral dissertation and submits it to the CSRW, after the mentor and the possible co-mentor confirm that the dissertation is substantially appropriate (form O3). A student submits a signed O3 form and three copies of the dissertation to the CSRW. The CSRW reviews whether the dissertation meets the minimum standards and appoints members of the Committee for the Assessment of Doctoral Dissertation, which is approved by the Senate. Usually, the members of this Committee are the same as members of the Disposition Assessment Committee; they have two months to prepare an assessment of the doctoral dissertation. When the expert services receive all three (or, in the case of co-mentoring, four) grades, they are placed on the agenda of the next meeting of the CSRW. If all reports are positive, the CSRW appoints members of the Committee for Defence of Doctoral Dissertation, which are approved by the Senate. Within a maximum of one month after the appointment, the doctoral dissertation is defended and the student receives a temporary PhD certificate. The student receives the official document at the graduation, which is expected to be held once a year - in March.

2.5.2.2 Publishing a scientific paper

Before appointing the members of the Committee for Defence of Doctoral Dissertation, the student must provide the CSRW with an appropriate certificate on the publication of a scientific paper.

Publication of one scientific paper in a journal in SCI, SSCI, SCOPUS or A & HCI or publication of two scientific papers evaluated by SICRIS and ARRS with a minimum of 30 points from the thematic field of the doctoral dissertation shall be taken into account as appropriate. Only papers for which the doctoral student is the only or the first author are taken into account. A single paper can be taken into account for a maximum of one doctoral student. As a remuneration for up to one paper, which is rated 30 points by SICRIS and ARRS, the publication is also published in the scientific monograph (chapter in the monograph) or a scientific monograph issued with a national or foreign publisher from the ARRS list. Publication of doctoral candidate since the enrolment to doctoral studies are taken into account, where:

– original scientific papers with 1.01 according to the COBISS typology are taken into account;

– any world language is meant as a foreign language;

– in publications in journals with an impact factor, any world language is meant as a foreign language;

– papers must be published (in the case of publications in journals with an impact factor, a certificate from the editor-in-chief on the publication of the paper is equivalent to publication);

– papers, where the doctoral student is the first or the only author are taken into account.

2.5.2.3 Which are recognised scientific journals and which are not?

Part of the literature is scientific and verified, the part is unverified, and the part is even untrue (e.g. fake news). When researching and writing a diploma thesis, the student must recognise qualitative and useful literature. In addition, a lecturer, doctoral student or other author must, before publishing, recognise journals and publishers that belong to scientific and verified literature, and those who do not belong to it.

The most important journals and papers are listed in the "Web of Science" database of Thomson Reuters. The list of journals included in this database is available at http://ipscience.thomsonreuters.com/mjl/.

Another important database is "Scopus", which includes journals from "Web of Science" and many other journals. The list of journals in this database is available at https://blog.scopus.com/posts/titlesindexed-in-scopus-check-before-you-publish.

"Web of Science" is therefore a kind of "first league" of journals, and "Scopus" is joined by the first and second league. Journals in these two databases differ in quality and impact, and have a different quotation index (SCI, SSCI). The higher the journal's index, the more scientists recognise this journal. The more the journal is used and quoted in other journal, the higher the citation index.

The duty of each student and author is to check whether the foreign journal he intends to use is included in these two bases. Journals in English, which are not included in these two bases, are likely to be of lower quality, unreliable, and their content unverified. Journals that claim on their website that they have a quotation index and are not listed on the above lists are likely to lie (fake magazines, false news), so avoid them. Lists of the so-called "Fake" journals exist on the web, e.g. http://beallslist.weebly.com. Do not use, quote or publish in these journals.

Lecturer, doctoral or master's student who would use or publish in such a journal would indicate the inability to distinguish between reliable and unreliable data. He would show that he is not capable of researching and cannot be awarded the title "Doctor" or "Master".

2.5.2.4 More and less recognised academic book publishers

Similarly to journals, there are great differences between book publishers. The list of foreign publishing houses recognised by the Slovenian Research Agency is available at http://home.izum.si/COBISS/bibliografije/Kateg-medn-zalozbe.html.

The "Sense" list, which ranks international publishing houses in several categories, is available at http://www.sense.nl/gfx_content/documents/.

The duty of any author who wants to publish his work with a foreign publisher is to check the publisher. If a foreign publisher is not on the Slovenian Research Agency list or is not in category A, B, or C on the "Sense" list, publishing with such a publication is not recommended.

2.5.2.5 Publication of papers of doctoral and master's students

Doctoral and master's students who publish academic papers during the course of their studies, shall quote their institution Alma Mater Europaea – ECM in their publications.

2.5.2.6 Submission of doctoral dissertation into plagiarism and technical review

When the doctoral dissertation is confirmed by the Senate, you send it by e-mail and bring one copy of (soft) bound version of the doctoral thesis to the Student Affairs Office in Maribor (Slovenska ulica 17) for technical review and, at the same time, submit the doctoral dissertation in Word form by e-mail to tehnicni.pregled@almamater.si. You must also submit the Final Application Form (Form O3), signed by the mentor and any co-mentor. Your dissertation is uploaded to the Plagiarism Detection Tool and goes to a technical review. If corrections are required, we will notify you by e-mail. The successful completion of the Technical Review and Plagiarism Review Report (O5 form) is submitted to the Student Affairs Office by the Technical Service and you are informed that the dissertation is suitable for binding.

2.5.2.7 Should I pay for a doctoral dissertation?

If you defend your doctoral dissertation in the third year, you have a doctoral fee covered by a tuition fee for the third year of study.

If you do not defend your doctoral dissertation in the third year, you have two options:

– enrolment to ‘seniority’ (connected with the status of a student), within which you have one year to perform all outstanding obligations from the previous year;

– performance of obligations according to the Alma Mater price list (examination by credit points, final theses according to price list).

2.5.2.8 Which documents are relevant for the doctoral procedure?

First, the student must know the Rules of Doctoral Studies at Alma Mater, which can be found on our website http://almamater.si/pravilniki-in-dokumenti-s115.

For the appropriate form of doctoral dissertation, the student must be familiar with:

– Instructions for the formation of professional and scientific texts at Alma Mater,

– Template for writing a disposition,

– Template for writing dissertation.

All the above mentioned documents can be found at VIS under Material/Other Material/Graduation.

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