Boštjan Šumak

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Boštjan Šumak
Associate Professor , Information Systems Laboratory
Title:Associate Professor
Telephone:+386 2 220 7378
Room:G2-1N.06
Contact hours:link
LinkedIn profile:link

Main research topic

  • contenporary architectures for information systems
  • web technologies
  • user experience
  • acceptance and use of information technology
  • technologies for touchless human-computer interaction
  • integration of information systems
  • XML and related technologies

CV

  • Associate Professor, University of Maribor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, from 2022
  • Assistant Professor, University of Maribor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, from 2012
  • PhD in the field of Computer Science, 2011
  • Teaching Assistant, University of Maribor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2003-2012
  • Technical Support, University of Maribor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2000-2003

Teaching

Associate Professor in the following courses:

  • 1st cycle Bologna studies
    • Application development tools (2nd year of Informatics and technologies of communication VS)
    • Portal technologies and knowledge management (2nd year of Informatics and technologies of communication UNI)
    • System convergence and integration (3rd year of Informatics and technologies of communication UNI)
    • Integration and digitalization technologies (3rd year of Informatics and Data Technologies UNI)
    • Web development (2nd year of Media Communications UNI)
  • 2st cycle Bologna studies
    • Service oriented architectures (first year of Informatics and Data Technologies MAG)
    • Web Technologies (first year of Informatics and Data Technologies MAG)
    • User Experience Evaluation (2nd year of Informatics and Data Technologies MAG)
    • Operations research (2nd year of Informatics and technologies of communication MAG)

Projects

Project Coordinator

  • Development of Digital Competences and Fundamental Knowledge of Computer Science and Informatics in Kindergartens (RINKO) - http://www.rinko.eu (1. 9. 2024 – 30. 6. 2026). Project coordinator and head of the research group from UM.
  • Enhancing Inclusive Education in Higher Education Institutions with Artificial Intelligence (AI-ENABLE) - https://www.aienable.eu (01.10.2023 – 31.09.2025). Project coordinator and head of the research group from UM.
  • Self-Evaluation Tools for e-Inclusion in HEI (SET4Inclusion) - https://set4inclusion.eu/ (01.09.2022 - 31.10.2024). Project coordinator and head of the research group from UM.

Project Manager

  • INtroducing training on user Testing with people with disabilities into UX design and related higher education programmes (INTUX) - https://www.funka.com/en/projekt/intux/ (01.09.2022 – 31.08.2024). Coordinator and head of the research group from UM.
  • Accessibility in Digital Communication Higher Education Curricula (ADORE) - https://www.funka.com/en/adore/ (01.11.2021 - 31.10.2023). Coordinator and head of the research group from UM.
  • Certified Digital Accessibility Training - http://digital-accessibility.eu (01.09.2018 – 28.02.2021). Coordinator and head of the research group from UM.

Active Collaboration in projects

  • Posodobitev pedagoških študijskih programov (PŠP) NOO - https://www.uni-lj.si/projekti/posodobitev-pedagoskih-studijskih-programov-psp-noo (01.07.2023 - 30.06.2026). Member of the project board and head of the UM FERI expert advisory group for the area of digital competences.
  • Razvoj, testiranje in ovrednotenje avtonomnega inteligentnega ter prilagodljivega e-učnega okolja za dvig informacijske pismenosti mladostnikov - https://ipismenost.fnm.um.si/ (01.05.2017 - 30.04.2020). Head of the research group from UM FERI.
  • Vključevanje uporabe informacijsko-komunikacijske tehnologije v visokošolskem pedagoškem procesu - https://didakt.um.si (0​1.04.2017 – 30.09.2020). President of the Program Council.
  • IQdom - Inteligentni dom nove generacije, ki temelji na pametnih napravah (Slovenska strategija pametne specializacije). Member of the research group from UM FERI.

List of selected publications

  • HERIČKO, Tjaša, ŠUMAK, Boštjan, KARAKATIČ, Sašo. Commit-level software change intent classification using a pre-trained transformer-based code model. Mathematics. 2024, vol. 12, no. 7, [article no.] 1012, 38 str. ISSN 2227-7390. DOI: 10.3390/math12071012. [COBISS.SI-ID 190847747]
  • HERIČKO, Tjaša, ŠUMAK, Boštjan. Exploring Maintainability Index Variants for Software Maintainability Measurement in Object-Oriented Systems. Applied sciences. Feb. 2023, vol. 13, iss. 5, 2972, 36 str., ilustr. ISSN 2076-3417. Digitalna knjižnica Univerze v Mariboru – DKUM, DOI: 10.3390/app13052972. [COBISS.SI-ID 144539395]
  • ŠUMAK, Boštjan, KOUS, Katja, MARTÍNEZ-NORMAND, Loïc, PEKŠA, Jãnis, PUŠNIK, Maja. Identification of Challenges and Best Practices for Including Users with Disabilities in User-Based Testing. Applied sciences. 2023, vol. 13, iss. 9, 5498, 30 str., ilustr. ISSN 2076-3417. Digitalna knjižnica Univerze v Mariboru – DKUM, DOI: 10.3390/app13095498. [COBISS.SI-ID 151441155]
  • BRDNIK, Saša, PODGORELEC, Vili, ŠUMAK, Boštjan. Assessing Perceived Trust and Satisfaction with Multiple Explanation Techniques in XAI-Enhanced Learning Analytics. Electronics. 2023, vol. 12, iss. 12, [article no.] 2594, 23 str., ilustr. ISSN 2079-9292. Digitalna knjižnica Univerze v Mariboru – DKUM, DOI: 10.3390/electronics12122594. [COBISS.SI-ID 155107331]
  • ŠUMAK, Boštjan, BRDNIK, Saša, PUŠNIK, Maja. Sensors and artificial intelligence methods and algorithms for human - computer intelligent interaction: a systematic mapping study. Sensors. 2022, vol. 22, iss. 1, 40 str. ISSN 1424-8220. DOI: 10.3390/s22010020. [COBISS.SI-ID 91775747]
  • BRDNIK, Saša, HERIČKO, Tjaša, ŠUMAK, Boštjan. Intelligent user interfaces and their evaluation: a systematic mapping study. Sensors. 4 Avg. 2022, vol. 22, iss. 15, 36 str. ISSN 1424-8220. Digitalna knjižnica Univerze v Mariboru – DKUM, DOI: 10.3390/s22155830. [COBISS.SI-ID 118214659]
  • LAH, Urška, LEWIS, James R., ŠUMAK, Boštjan. Perceived usability and the modified technology acceptance model. International journal of human-computer interaction. Published online: 17 Feb 2020, str. 1-5, ilustr. ISSN 1044-7318. DOI: 10.1080/10447318.2020.1727262. [COBISS.SI-ID 23032086]
  • PUŠNIK, Maja, GALUN, Mitja, ŠUMAK, Boštjan. Improved bluetooth low energy sensor detection for indoor localization services. Sensors. 2020, vol. 20, iss. 8, str. 1-27. ISSN 1424-8220. DOI: 10.3390/s20082336. [COBISS.SI-ID 23131158]
  • ŠUMAK, Boštjan, ŠPINDLER, Matic, DEBELJAK, Mojca, HERIČKO, Marjan, PUŠNIK, Maja. An empirical evaluation of a hands-free computer interaction for users with motor disabilities. Journal of biomedical informatics, ISSN 1532-0464. [Print ed.], Aug. 2019, vol. 96, str. 1-16, ilustr. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1532046419301686, doi: 10.1016/j.jbi.2019.103249. [COBISS.SI-ID 2668905]
  • ŠUMAK, Boštjan, HERIČKO, Marjan, BUDIMAC, Zoran, PUŠNIK, Maja. Investigation of moderator factors in e-business adoption : a quantitative meta-analysis of moderating effects on the drivers of intention and behavior. Computer science and information systems, ISSN 1820-0214. [Print ed.], 2017, vol. 14, no. 1, str. 75-102. https://dk.um.si/IzpisGradiva.php?id=66718, doi: 10.2298/CSIS160902033S. [COBISS.SI-ID 20212758]
  • ŠUMAK, Boštjan, PUŠNIK, Maja, HERIČKO, Marjan, ŠORGO, Andrej. Differences between prospective, existing, and former users of interactive whiteboards on external factors affecting their adoption, usage and abandonment. Computers in human behavior, ISSN 0747-5632. [Print ed.], 2016, str. 1-24, doi: 10.1016/j.chb.2016.09.006. [COBISS.SI-ID 22585608]
  • ŠUMAK, Boštjan, ŠORGO, Andrej. The acceptance and use of interactive whiteboards among teachers : differences in UTAUT determinants between pre- and post-adopters. Computers in human behavior, ISSN 0747-5632. [Print ed.], Nov. 2016, vol. 64, str. 602-620, doi: 10.1016/j.chb.2016.07.037. [COBISS.SI-ID 22462984]
  • PUŠNIK, Maja, HERIČKO, Marjan, BUDIMAC, Zoran, ŠUMAK, Boštjan. XML Schema metrics for quality evaluation. Computer science and information systems, ISSN 1820-0214. [Print ed.], 2014, vol. 11, no. 4, str. 1271-1289, doi: 10.2298/CSIS140815077P. [COBISS.SI-ID 18203926]
  • PUŠNIK, Maja, HAREJ, Katja, HERIČKO, Marjan, JURIČ, Matjaž B., ŠUMAK, Boštjan. Investigation of developer's perceptions in XML schema development using textual and visual tool types. International journal of software engineering and knowledge engineering, ISSN 0218-1940, 2014, vol. 24, no. 3, str. 445-463, doi: 10.1142/S021819401450017X. [COBISS.SI-ID 17996566]
  • ŠUMAK, Boštjan, HERIČKO, Marjan, PUŠNIK, Maja. A meta-analysis of e-learning technology acceptance : the role of user types and e-learning technology types : review. Computers in human behavior, ISSN 0747-5632. [Print ed.], Nov. 2011, vol. 27, iss. 6, str. 2067-2077, doi: 10.1016/j.chb.2011.08.005. [COBISS.SI-ID 15270166]
  • ŠUMAK, Boštjan, HERIČKO, Marjan, PUŠNIK, Maja, POLANČIČ, Gregor. Factors affecting acceptance and use of Moodle : an empirical study based on TAM. Informatica, ISSN 0350-5596, Mar. 2011, vol. 35, no. 1, str. 91-100. [COBISS.SI-ID 14881814]
  • ŠUMAK, Boštjan, HERIČKO, Marjan, POLANČIČ, Gregor, PUŠNIK, Maja. Investigation of e-learning system acceptance using UTAUT. International journal of engineering education, ISSN 0949-149X, 2010, vol. 26, no. 6, str. 1327-1342. [COBISS.SI-ID 14690838]
  • PUŠNIK, Maja, IVANOVSKI, Dimitar, WELZER-DRUŽOVEC, Tatjana, ŠUMAK, Boštjan. Evaluation of patterns for mobile user interface enhancement. V: ENDRJUKAITE, Tatiana (ur.), et al. Information modelling and knowledge bases XXX, (Frontiers in artificial intelligence and applications, ISSN 0922-6389, Vol. 312). Amsterdam [etc.]: IOS Press. cop. 2019, str. 208-218. [COBISS.SI-ID 22123798]
  • ŠUMAK, Boštjan, HERIČKO, Marjan, WELZER-DRUŽOVEC, Tatjana, PUŠNIK, Maja. Optimization of processes in multimedia content publishing : a proposal for architecture design. V: JAAKKOLA, Hannu (ur.), et al. Information modelling and knowledge bases XXVIII, (Frontiers in artificial intelligence and applications, ISSN 0922-6389, Vol. 292). Amsterdam [etc.]: IOS Press. cop. 2017, str. 370-381. [COBISS.SI-ID 20206358]
  • PUŠNIK, Maja, HERIČKO, Marjan, ŠUMAK, Boštjan. Acceptance analysis based on behavioural operational research methods. V: WELZER-DRUŽOVEC, Tatjana (ur.), et al. Information modelling and knowledge bases XXVII, (Frontiers in artificial intelligence and applications, ISSN 0922-6389, vol. 280). Amsterdam; Berlin; Washington (DC): IOS Press. cop. 2016, str. 327-333. [COBISS.SI-ID 19312150]

Editor

Reviewer for journals

  • Computers & Education, Pergamon Press, Elsevier
  • IEEE Internet of Things Journal, Piscataway
  • Computers in human behavior, Elsevier
  • Information & Management, North-Holland
  • Expert systems with applications, Oxford: Pergamon
  • Sensors, MDPI
  • Sustainability, MDPI
  • Entropy, MDPI
  • Computers, MDPI
  • Computer science and information systems, ComSIS Consortium
  • Journal of computer assisted learning, Oxford: Blackwell Scientific
  • Journal of communications software and systems, Croatian Communications and Information Society
  • Applied clinical informatics, Schattauer
  • Applied sciences, MDPI
  • Children and youth services review, Pergamon Press
  • Electronics, MDPI
  • Energies, Molecular Diversity Preservation International
  • Journal of sensor and actuator networks, MDPI
  • Earth science informatics, Springer
  • International journal of engineering education, Tempus Publications
  • African journal of business management, Academic Journals
  • Information and software technology, Elsevier
  • New review of hypermedia and multimedia, Taylor & Francis

Conference organization

Program Committee

  • OTS'2013 - OTS'2019 - Advanced Technologies and Services
  • CSS'2012 - CSS'2019 - Collaboration, Software, and Services in Information Society
  • el&ml'2011 - el&ml'2019 - Mobile, Hybrid, and On-line Learning

Organizing Committee

  • OTS'2000 - OTS'2012 - Advanced Technologies and Services

Certificates

  • Microsoft Cerftified Professional for Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET

Publications

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