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Lejla Jelovica
mag. educ. math. et phys., prof.
Faculty of Health Studies
Contact
T +385 51 554946
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Education
2020. -
PhD student
Research in Education in the Field of Technical and Natural Sciences, interdisciplinary field of science, educational science
Faculty of Science, University of Split, Croatia
1993. - 1998.
Master of Mathematics and Physics Education, (Prof.)
Mathematics and Physics, graduate study
Faculty of Philosophy, University of Rijeka, Croatia
Awards and Honours
2025.
Recognition for the best teacher at the Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka
2016.
Award and recognition of the City of Rijeka for exceptional work with a student who won 3rd place at the State Mathematics Competition in the 2016./2017. in Republic of Croatia
1995. - 1998.
Scholarship holder from United States of America, as the best student within Open Society Foundations.
1994. - 1998.
Scholarship holder from the Republic of Croatia as the best student.
1994. - 1996.
Scholarship holder from the Republic of Austria.
Membership of Professional Associations
2023.
International Institute of Informatics and Systemics (IIIS), Winter Garden, Florida, US
2022. - 2024.
European Physical Society (EPS), Mulhouse, France
2021. -
American Association of Physics Teachers, College Park, Maryland, US
2017. -
Society of Mathematicians and Physicists, Rijeka, Croatia
2017.
Croatian Physical Society, Zagreb, Croatia
Teaching
Courses
2022. -
Biophysics and protection from ionizing radiation
Professional study of Midwifery
Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka
Head of the course
2022. -
Physics
Professional study of Radiological Technology
Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka
Head of the course
2022. -
Practicum of physical measurements
Professional study of Radiological Technology
Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka
Head of the course
2022. -
Basics of physics, radiology and radiation protection
Professional study of Nursing
Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka
Head of the course
2022. -
Basics of biomedical statistics
Professional study of Nursing
Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka
Head of the course
2022. -
Basics of biomedical statistics
Professional study of Radiological Technology
Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka
Head of the course
2021. - 2022.
Biophysics and protection from ionizing radiation
Professional study of Midwifery
Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka
Professional associate - Head of the course
2021. - 2022.
Basics of biomedical statistics
Professional study of Radiological Technology
Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka
Professional associate - Head of the course
2021. - 2022.
Practicum of physical measurements
Professional study of Radiological Technology
Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka
Professional associate - Head of the course
2021. - 2022.
Physics
Professional study of Radiological Technology
Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka
Professional associate - Head of the course
2021. - 2022.
Basics of biomedical statistics
Professional study of Nursing
Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka
Professional associate - Head of the course
2021. - 2022.
Basics of physics, radiology and radiation protection
Professional study of Nursing
Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka
Professional associate - Head of the course
Theses Supervision
2025.
Historical development of radiotherapy: physical aspects and technological advancement
Josipa Aleksa
Undergraduate Professional Study of Radiological Technology
Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Croatia
2024.
Heart failure in the central rural area of Croatia: ten-year overview
Sandra Smolić Žuža
Graduate University Study of Nursing-Promotion and Protection of Mental Health
Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Croatia
2024.
Analysis of the frequency of fractures of upper and lower extremities in pediatric emergency admissions
Ana Tibljaš
Undergraduate Professional Study of Radiological Technology
Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Croatia
2024.
Between guidelines and reality-ischemic hearth disease incidence in central rural area of Croatia 2014-2023
Marijana Pavlović
Graduate University Study of Nursing-Healthcare Management
Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Croatia
2024.
Myocardial infarction with st elevation as an indication for emergency medical transportation to Zadar general hospital
Slavica Balgavi
Undergraduate University Study of Nursing
Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Croatia
2024.
Physical activity of students who smoke at the Faculty of health studies in Rijeka
Ana Glancer
Undergraduate Profesional Study of Physiotherapy
Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Croatia
2024.
Stroke in a rural environment - epidemiological features
Ana Cuculić
Graduate University Study of Nursing-Promotion and Protection of Mental Health
Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Croatia
2024.
Changes in physiological parameters due to stress in students
Ana Džonlić
Undergraduate Profesional Study of Physiotherapy
Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka
2024.
Attitudes of radiologic technology students on the role of the radiologic technologist in the team for percutaneous coronary interventions
Božo Pavić
Undergraduate Professional Study of Radiological Technology
Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka
2024.
Attitudes of students of Undergraduate professional studies in Physiotherapy and Radiological technology about studying physics
Iva Zrnčić
Undergraduate Professional Study of Radiological Technology
Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Croatia
Teaching in Lifelong Learning Programmes
2025.
Information tools for researchers
Tools for the management of scientific information. Tools for the publication of scientific papers. Tools for the evaluation of articles and scientific journals.
Project OPUS (Open and Universal Science)
Fellowships and Visiting Appointments
2021.
Physics teaching methodology
Assessment of students within the Physics course
Department of Physics, University of Rijeka
Lecturer
Professional Training and Development
2025.
Transformation of learning tools in the digital age. CARNET, e-University projects and programs
2025.
Social networks and their impact on daily communication. CARNET, e-University projects and programs
2025.
Introduction to the use of video courses in learning and teaching. CARNET, e-University projects and programs
2022.
Joint seminar week and Doctoral course: Making research doable - elements in the research process, Faculty of Education, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
2020.
Obrazovna reforma: Škola za život. Ministarstvo znanosti i obrazovanja Republike Hrvatske
Financing: 4
2019.
Kurikulumsko planiranje: Istraživačko učenje. Ministarstvo znanosti i obrazovanja Republike Hrvatske
Financing: 4
2019.
Digital skills for employees of educational institutions in the Republic of Croatia, Zagreb, Croatia (ECDL certificate)
2018.
"Social networks in education", Algebra Private School, Zagreb, Croatia
2009.
"Forum for freedom of education", Department of the education administration of the City of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
2008.
"Step by step - curriculum integration", Education Agency, Zagreb, Croatia
Research
Journal Articles
2025.
From Rehab to Routine: Ensuring Lasting Lifestyle Changes After Cardiac Rehabilitation–First Experiences from the “Love Your Heart” Program
Barbara Jerončić, Lejla Jelovica, Gordana Starčević-Klasan, Kristijan Zulle, Željko Jovanović, Bojan Miletić
Acta Medica Academica - 54 11
https://ama.ba/index.php/ama/article/view/597
Q2 A1
2025.
Depression and its effect on geriatric rehabilitation outcomes in Switzerland’s aging population
Bojan Miletić, Antonia Plišić, Lejla Jelovica, Jan Saner, Marcus Hesse, Silvije Šegulja, Udo Courteney, Gordana Starčević Klasan
Medicina - 61 257
https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61020257
Q1 A1 WOS
2024.
Students’ understanding on microscopic models of electrical and thermal conductivity: Findings within the development of a multiple-choice concept inventory
Lejla Jelovica, Nataša Erceg, Vanes Mešić, Ivica Aviani
Education Sciences (Mathematics and Physics Education: Development and Practice in Connection with STEAM Education) - 14 275-301
https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14030275
Q1 A1 WOS
2024.
Malnutrition among the older adult: an additional challenge for the rehabilitation team-insights of a small population of Switzerland
Bojan Miletic, Yves Sutter, Gordana Starčević-Klasan, Udo Courteney, Lejla Jelovica, Andrica Lekić, Silvije Šegulja
Frontiers in Public Health - 12 1436566
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1436566
Q1 A1 WOS
2023.
Causes of the shortage of physics teachers in Croatia
Nataša Erceg, Lejla Jelovica, Vanes Mešić, Ljubiša Nešić, Ivana Poljančić Beljan
Education Sciences - 13 788-805
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/13/8/788
Q1 A1 WOS
2023.
Application of the Arduino computer platform as a multimeter in education
Lejla Jelovica, Nataša Erceg, Ante Bilušić
Proceedings of the 27th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics: WMSCI 2023, pp. 422-428
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2023.01.422
Q4 A1
2023.
Physics course in undergraduate study of Radiologic Technology
Lejla Jelovica
World of Health - 6 65-71
https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/woh/article/view/27122/14826
2023.
An overview of the characteristics of a modern school
Lejla Jelovica, Anna Alajbeg
Croatian Journal of Education - 25 1001-1031
Q4 A1 WOS
2021.
University students' conceptual understanding of microscopic models of electrical and thermal conduction in solids
Nataša Erceg, Lejla Jelovica, Zdeslav Hrepić, Vanes Mešić, Marin Karuza, Ivica Aviani
European Journal of Physics - 42 045702
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1361-6404/abf5eb
Q2 A1 WOS
Conference Presentations
2024.
Research on conceptual understanding of thermodynamic and transport phenomena of solids - microscopic models of electrical and thermal conductivity
Lejla Jelovica, Nataša Erceg
Lecture
4th World Conference on Physics Education: Embracing changes together, Kraków, Poland
2024.
Motivation as a Driving Force for a Growing Interest in Physics
Lejla Jelovica
Predavanje
The Future of Education - 14th Edition International Conference
2024.
Challenges in teaching microscopic models of the electrical and thermal conductivity of solids
Lejla Jelovica, Nataša Erceg
Lecture
International Scientific Conference on Physics Education Challenges, Faculty of Physics, University of Rijeka, Croatia
2023.
Application of the Arduino computer platform as a multimeter in education
Lejla Jelovica, Nataša Erceg, Ante Bilušić
Lecture
The 21st International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications: EISTA 2023© in the context of The 27th International Multi-Conference on Society, Cybernetics and Informatics: IMSCI 2023 Orlando, Florida, USA
2022.
Application of the Arduino platform in education: Determination of the specific heat capacity of water
Lejla Jelovica, Nataša Erceg
Lecture
American Association of Physics Teachers- summer meeting 2022 Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
2022.
Research-based learning of physics
Lejla Jelovica, Nataša Erceg
Lecture
9th International Conference about Teaching Physics in Secondary Schools Serbia
2021.
Qualitative and quantitative research methods in educational physics
Lejla Jelovica, Nataša Erceg
Lecture
15th Croatian Symposium about Teaching Physics Croatia
2021.
Students motivation to learn physics
Lejla Jelovica, Nataša Erceg
Lecture
International Scientific Conference: 12th Days of Primary Schools- A Circle from Science to the Classroom Faculty of Philosophy, University of Split, Croatia
Organisation of Conferences and Symposia
2023.
The 27th International Multi-Conference on Society, Cybernetics and Informatics
Orlando, Florida, USA .
2021.
International Scientific Conference: 12th Days of Primary Schools- A Circle from Science to the Classroom
Split, Croatia .
Journal Editor
2025. -
International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies
2023. -
International Journal of Science, Technology and Society (IJSTS), Science Publishing Group
Peer Reviews
2025.
Article in Research on Preschool and Primary Education (Classroom management strategies)
Article in Research on Preschool and Primary Education (Classroom management strategies)
2025.
Article in Recent Advances in Evolution of Education and Outreach (Integrated science)
Article in Recent Advances in Evolution of Education and Outreach (Integrated science)
2025.
Article in Journal of Research in Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (Development of mentorship for physics research)
Article in Journal of Research in Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (Development of mentorship for physics research)
2024.
Article in Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development (Inclusion of students with disabilities in higher education)
2024.
Article in Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development (Inclusive education policies)
https://systems.enpress-publisher.com/index.php/jipd/about
2024.
Article in Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development (Education system)
https://systems.enpress-publisher.com/index.php/jipd/about
2024.
Article in Advances in Theoretical & Computational Physics (On causality in experiments)
https://www.opastpublishers.com/journal/advances-in-theoretical-computational-physics
2024.
Article in Environment and Social Psychology (Critical thinking and creativity among students)
https://esp.apacsci.com/index.php/esp
2023.
Article in Schrödinger: Journal of Physics Education
https://cahaya-ic.com/index.php/SJPE
2013.
Matematika 8, Udžbenik sa zbirkom zadataka, Školska knjiga, Zagreb
Contribution to the Profession
Professional activity
2019.
Research
Laboratory of Quantum Optics and Nonlinear Optics, Faculty of Physics, University of Rijeka, Croatia
Associate
2019.
Design and implementation of the workshop on popularization project "Saturday morning with Physics- popularization of Physics through laboratory research for high school students. Topic: Laboratory exercise in mechanics - Free fall
Faculty of Physics, University of Rijeka, Croatia
2006. - 2007.
Mentor to an intern in physics - teacher of physics and technical culture.
Elementary school Zamet, Rijeka, Croatia
Community Engagement
Public Lectures
2023.
Application of modern technologies in education
Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Croatia
Udine, Italy
2022.
"Conceptual understanding of physics"
Croatian School, Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Croatia
Udine, Italy
2021.
"Social networks as virtual classrooms in teaching natural sciences"
Croatian School, Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Croatia
Udine, Italy
Outreach
2023.
Science Festival: Author and implementer of a research-oriented workshop in physics education
Faculty of physics, University of Rijeka
Rijeka, Croatia
2019.
Science Festival: Author and implementer of a research-oriented workshop in physics education
Department of physics, University of Rijeka
Rijeka, Croatia
2019.
Popularization project "Saturday morning with Physics- popularization of Physics through laboratory research for high school students”
Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Croatia
Rijeka, Croatia
2014. - 2022.
Program "Training of the Life Skills"
Teaching Institute for Public Health of Primorsko-Goranska County, Croatia
Rijeka, Croatia
2012. - 2022.
Program "Moja Rijeka"
Development strategy of the City of Rijeka for the period 2014.-2020.
Rijeka, Croatia
Volunteering
2019.
Preparation and performance of scientific-research laboratory exercises in the project III. and IV. Saturday morning with physics
Department of Physics, University of Rijeka
2016. - 2018.
Member of the School Board of Elementary school Zamet in Rijeka, Croatia
Rijeka, Croatia
Administrative Roles
University Boards and Committees
2023. -
Member
Dissertation and Thesis Committee, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Rijeka, Croatia
2023. -
member
Committee for Online Learning at the University of Rijeka, Croatia
2019. - 2024.
member
Board of Directors of the Alumni Club at the Faculty of Physics, University of Rijeka, Croatia
Projects
Research Projects
2024. - 2025.
UNIRI PROJECTS 2023 - Investigation of the perspectives of teaching physics in elementary school under the conditions of a shortage of professional teachers in Croatia
Associate
University of Rijeka
2019. - 2023.
UNIRI PROJECTS 2018 - Research on students' conceptual understanding of microscopic models in thermodynamics and development of modern methodical tools
Associate
University of Rijeka
Professional Projects
2019.
Popularization project "Saturday morning with physics - popularizing physics through laboratory research for high school students"
Croatian Ministry of Science and Education
Associate
2015. - 2018.
Project "Mathematics evening"
Croatian Mathematical Society, Zagreb, Croatia
Associate