Section 1 - Physical, Space, Earth, and Engineering Sciences

Earth and Space Sciences

• Gas emissions in the spectra of distant comets
• Interstellar particles in the Solar system's interplanetary medium
• Polarimetric characteristics of comets with a perihelion distance of 2 to 3 AU
• Short-term color changes in comets at large heliocentric distances
• Solar activity cycles - empirical implications for the solar dynamo modelling

• Exploring Ways towards Sustainable Agricultural Intensification Pathways in Europe
• Importance of transport and transport accessibility for tourism development in selected regions
• Influence of state border on tourism development in selected regions
• Mapping the long-term landscape changes over large areas by combining the historical maps and the satellite data
• Mapping of land use intensity pattern in agricultural landscapes
• Scenarios of future land use in Europe

• Effect of different soil species on dew formation on standard grass surface.
• Effect of vegetation and its secondary succession on soil hydrology of abandoned fields.
• Changes in surface runoff, water erosion intensity and soil water retention under climate change conditions.
• Changes of base water quality indicators in reservoirs under conditions of ongoing climate change.
• Impact of hydro-morphological and hydrodynamical parameters of water flow on pollution spreading in surface streams
• Impact of streambed bottom aggradation on interaction with ground water
• Influence of green infrastructure on runoff regime of urbanized river basin.
• Localisation of accidental point sources of pollution in watercourses based on-line monitoring data
• Lysimetric determination of the soil texture class effect on the daily evaporation process .
• Modelling of pollution spreading in surface waters
• Quantification of the influence of soil type on the evaporation process using lysimeters
• Surface runoff, erosion and water retention on hillslopes with water repellent soils
• Water flow overgrowth by aquatic vegetation and impact of the vegetation on the flow conditions in a surface stream.

Mathematical and Physical Sciences

• Amyloid structures of proteins – effect of interaction partners on their formation and morphology
• Biomedical lab-on-chip applications based on polymerized microstructures and their automation
• Effect of irradiation on protein-nanoparticle complexes
• Frustrated metallic magnetic systems
• Hyperthermia of magnetic nanocomposite systems
• Influence of structure on functional properties of thin films and nanowires based on Heusler alloys
• Phase diagrams of RMn1-xTixO3 (R = rare earth metal) substitutional systems
• Study of universal properties of turbulent systems using quantum field theory methods
• Superfluid 3He-B as a model system for Q-bits

Engineering Sciences

• Crystal optics for high resolution X-ray imaging
• Energy harvesters based on advanced materials for MEMS sensor applications
• Growth and properties of III-N quantum structures for fast electronic
• Influence of doping on the properties of ultra-thin layers of 2D materials
• Influence of non-uniformities on functional properties of superconducting tapes
• Modeling of magnetic processes on the sub-micrometer scale
• Optical spectroscopy of 2D materials
• Optimization of shielding properties of a magnetic cloak
• Preparation and study of semiconductor detectors of ionizing radiation
• Study of electrical and optical properties of C-doped GaN structures for novel high-power vertical switching devices

• Application of artificial intelligence methods in the design of (smart) robotic devices
• Artificial Intelligence Methods in Cyber Security
• Automatic detection of Alzheimer’s disease by patient speech analysis
• Automatic detection of Parkinson’s disease by patient speech analysis
• Automatic detection of symptoms of the neurodegenerative diseases of the brain by patient speech analysis
• Automatic measurement of stress in human voice
• Automatic multi-modal adaptation of personal robotic assistant to user’s personality
• Computer games for automatic collection of expressive speech data
• Computer modelling of flows in road tunnel during fire
• Conversation coordination and mind-reading
• Deep neural networks for applications in image processing and computer vision (Cybernetics))
• Deep neural networks for applications in image processing and computer vision (Informatics)
• Distributed large data processing
• Emotions in communication with robotic system
• High-end expressive speech synthesis in Slovak
• Inteligent robotic systems based on smart elements and devices
• Intelligent methods for multispectral data analysis
• IT approaches for modeling of speech communication
• Modelling and Control of Discrete-Event Systems by Means of Petri Nets
• New methods for development, deployment and orchestration of cloud services
• New Methods for Large-scale Real-time Collection, Aggregation and Processing of Geo-mapped Data
• Parallelization of computer simulation of fires
• Sentiment analysis in text
• Smart models of automatic manufacturing systems based on artificial intelligence
• Smart parts and devices
• Soft computing for complex solutions

• Advanced methods of cells segmentation and tracking in color images acquired by optical microscope aimed at characterization of cell motility in time
• Analysis of complex time series
• Analysis of complex time series generated by nonlinear dynamic systems
• Analysis of noise and vibration impact on the human physiology and psychology during scanning in the low field MRI equipment
• Development of new magnetometric method for diagnostics of the diseases related to iron metabolism on animal and cell models
• Measurement of geometrical quantities in 3D objects by application of X-ray microtomography
• Methods and algorithms for the class of probability distributions based on a combination of Meier G-functions and Fox H-functions and their applications
• Modeling of the cardiac electrical field and simulation of measured surface ECG potentials in selected cardiac diseases
• Modern methods for uncertainty evaluation in measurement
• Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) system sensitivity
• Probabilistic and statistical methods for the inverse problem in electrocardiography solution

Section 2 – Life, Chemical, Medical, and Environmental Sciences

Medical Sciences

• Activation of the endogenous mechanism in ischemic tolerance
• Disclosure of the molecular mechanism of spontaneous tumor regression: Development of novel prognostic tool
• Function of insulin-regulated aminopeptidase in development of metabolic syndrome
• Host cell interaction with Coxiella burnetii: identification and utilization of novel therapeutic and diagnostic targets
• Identification of genes regulating apocrine secretion
• Metabolis therapy of the heart failure: impact to metabolism and morphology of cardiac myocytes
• Molecular analysis of the penetration of by vectors transmitted intracellular bacteria into cells, and their impact on the target cells
• Molecular physiology of the effects elicited by aerobic-strength training in cancer survivors
• Regulation of preadipocyte differentiation and adipocyte metabolism by oxidative stress in rat and human tissue culture
• The role of skeletal muscle in systemic addaptive response to regular exercise in humans: epigenetic mechanisms and molecular mediators
• The role of tumor suppressor genes and components of endoplasmic reticulum in hormone-triggered programmed cell death
• Tumor-stroma interaction modelling in breast cancer and exploring its relevance in tumor progression and resistance

• Preclinical assessment of pharmacoresistant depression treatment
• Impact of age and metabolic comorbidities on selected cardioprotective interventions in ischemia-reperfusion injury of the heart
• Natural substances preferably belonging to the carotenoids group studied in adjuvant arthritis – animal model of human rheumatoid arthritis
• Role of non-coding RNAs in cardioprotective effects of selected antioxidants
• Role of stress in regulation of iron metabolism
• Role of stress in regulation of iron metabolism
• Study of the cellular mechanisms involved in the processes of endogenous myocardial antiischemic protection initiated by non-ischemic adaptive interventions under normal and pathological conditions
• The effect of metabolic alterations on the vasoregulatory role of the nitroso and sulfide signalling pathways

Biological and Chemical Sciences

• Genetic control of lipid droplet biogenesis in yeast
• Identification of genetic factors influencing the production of punicic acid in yeasts (CU)
• Identification of genetic factors influencing the production of punicic acid in yeasts (STU)
• Implementation of microscopic techniques into the monitoring of theranostics-induced changes in selected cells and tissues
• Iron uptake by the microflora of the intestinal tract
• Lipid droplets as protective organelles in eukaryotic cells
• Manipulation of neurogenesis: effect on behavior?
• Mechanisms of leukemic cells´ resistance of to various cytotoxic agents
• Molecular mechanisms participating in early embryo cell responses to the factors of environment
• Pathophysiology and treatment of stress- and irradiation-related brain disorders
• Regulation of neuronal excitability by opioids
• Regulation of the ryanodine receptor (RYR) from the brain under physiological and pathophysiological conditions (CU)
• Regulation of the ryanodine receptor (RYR) from the brain under physiological and pathophysiological conditions (PJŠU)
• Study of alternative cardiolipin biosynthesis
• The role of neutral lipid homestasis in the biogenesis of lipid droplets (CU)
• The role of neutral lipid homestasis in the biogenesis of lipid droplets (STU)
• The role of protein-protein interactions in regulation of the cardiac ryanodine receptor (CU)
• The role of protein-protein interactions in regulation of the cardiac ryanodine receptor (PJŠU)
• The use of organic forms of trace elements in nutrition and their effect on physiological processes in animals

• 3D printing of SiC and Si3N4 based ceramics
• Analysis of indirect NMR spin-spin couplings between heavy nuclei
• Development and implementation of relativistic methods for the prediction of electron spectra
• Development of functionally graded biomaterials based on nitride ceramics
• Development of methods for synthesis of ternary fluorides for modern applications
• Development of methods for synthesis of ternary fluorides for modern applications
• Development of new advanced ceramics with the improved high temperature properties
• Development of new advanced ceramics with the improved high temperature properties
• Functional composite materials based on layered hydrosilicates and polymers
• Functional composite materials based on layered hydrosilicates and polymers
• Chemistry and electrochemistry of rare earth elements in molten fluorides: recycling and recovery
• Influence of grain boundary chemical composition of nitride ceramics on the mechanical properties
• Influence of grain boundary chemical composition of nitride ceramics on the mechanical properties
• Interactions of polymers and organic pollutants in cooperation with modified clay minerals studied by methods of theoretical chemistry
• Joining methods for advanced ceramic materials
• Joining methods for advanced ceramic materials
• Lanthanide doped thermoelectric materials based on delafossite
• Model study of interaction of organic pollutants with polymers modified by means of organoclays
• Molten systems in solar applications
• Molten systems in solar applications
• Molten/solid fluoride interface: reactions and structure of (oxo)-(fluoro)-aluminates for electronic application
• Molten/solid fluoride interface: reactions and structure of (oxo)-(fluoro)-aluminates for electronic application
• Physico-chemical analysis of light lanthanides molten systems
• Physico-chemical analysis of light lanthanides molten systems
• Preparation and characterization of microspheres based on Si3N4 suitable for 3D printing process.
• Study of hybrid materials based on polymers and clay minerals by theoretical computational methods
• Study of hybrid materials based on polymers and clay minerals by theoretical computational methods
• Surface modification of Si3N4 microspheres by polymer chains
• Surface modification of Si3N4 microspheres by polymer chains
• Surfaces of polymer composites with layered nanoparticles with photosensitizing and antimicrobial properties
• Utilization of industrial waste in the construction industry as an alternative for conventional building materials
• Utilization of industrial waste in the construction industry as an alternative for conventional building materials

• Advanced (Bio)polymer networks.
• Application of advanced polymerization techniques in surface engineering.
• Block and gradient polymers based on 2-oxazolines as therapeutic and drug delivery systems
• Controlled Radical Photopolymerization of Vinyl Monomers
• Controlled Radical Photopolymerization of Vinyl Monomers.
• Development of reversible hydrogels for biomedical applications and conservation technologies.
• Fabrication of implantable polymeric devices using non-covalent and covalent click chemistry with self-healing characteristics for cell encapsulation.
• Functional biodegradable polyesters
• Functional polyamides from renewable monomers
• Functional polyamides from renewable monomers.
• Kinetics and mechanism of radical polymerization in aqueous solution.
• Novel types of cationic poly(2-oxazolines) for biomedical applications.
• Photochemical processes in advanced macromolecular systems
• Polymer composites for 3D printing
• Polymer nanomaterials designed for cosmetics industry.
• Preparation and characterization of polymeric materials based on termoplastic starch
• Protection of surfaces covered by poly(2-oxazoline)
• Protection of surfaces covered by poly(2-oxazoline)
• Protection of surfaces covered by poly(2-oxazoline).
• Renewable monomers for the preparation of hydrogels.
• Structure and dynamics of oligomers and polymers in the bulk and mesoscale limited states of inorganic matrices
• Structure and dynamics of oligomers and polymers in the bulk and mesoscale limited states of inorganic matrices.
• Synthesis and characterization of polymer nanocomposites.
• Synthesis of amphiphilic thermoplastic elastomers.
• Synthesis of macroinitiators and other building blocks for advanced polymer systems.
• Synthesis of novel polymer types with catechol motifs for modification of implantable materials.

Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences

• Biogeography and ecology of Orthoptera in Carpathians

• A pattern of vegetation succession in the arctic and alpine regions in recently deglaciated and snow-free areas.
• Discovering major evolutionary processes and speciation events in the genera Alyssum and Odontarrhena (Brassicaceae, tribe Alysseae)
• Genetic variation and reproduction aspect of West Carpathian endemic species Daphne arbuscula Čelak. (Thymeleaceae)
• How chronic ionizing radiation modifies the tolerance of water plants to pests and pathogens?
• Chitinases of carnivorous plants and their use in terms of plant protection against biotic stress
• Chitinases of carnivorous plants and their use in terms of plant protection against biotic stress
• Influence of solitaire trees to fungal soil communities in grasslands
• Invasive species in alluvial landscapes – new perspectives for early detection and conservation of natural diversity
• Plant functional diversity along stress gradient in ski resorts
• Potential of hydrolytic enzymes of carnivorous plants for biotechnology
• Potential of hydrolytic enzymes of carnivorous plants for biotechnology
• Spatio-temporal development of forest fragments – how it affects diversity of various habitats?

Section 3 – Social Sciences, Humanities, Arts, and Culture

Historical Sciences

• Early Medieval barrow mounds in the Middle Danube region
• Early Medieval hoard finds from Slovakia
• Germanic graveyards from the Roman Age in Slovakia
• Medieval ceramics (11th-15th century) in Central Slovakia
• Medieval ceramics (11th-15th century) in north-eastern Slovakia
• Militaria and battle tactics during the Urnfield Culture Period in the northern part of the Carpathian Basin
• Spiš Region as the contact zone of the Urnfield cultures during the Late and Final Bronze Age in Western Carpathians
• System protection and reconstruction of iron artifacts in archaeology
• The development of the elites of the younger Roman Period mainly on the example of the princely tombs of Krakovany-Stráže
• The environment of Ponitrie and Požitavie regions and its changes in the Middle Ages based on the archaeobotanical finds
• The rotary mills in Slovakia from the Iron Age to the Early Middle Ages. Sources, production, distribution, using

Humanities and Social Sciences

• Approaches to patients with suicidal tendencies within the Integrated Rescue System (IRS)
• Enhancement of scientific reasoning as a form of reducing cognitive failures
• Facts vs. Bullshit: interaction of cognitive and social factors in accepting fake news
• Potentially preventable aggressive behaviors in the work of the emergency medical service
• Psychological context of transition from work to retirement

• Collective action and social change in the context of intergroup relations
• Constructing me in intimate partner relationships
• Deliberative Democracy and Intimate Citizenship
• Partnerships and quality of life
• Surrogate motherhood: Psychosocial and ethical consequences
• Transformation and transmutation of intimacy and its relationship to capacity for healthy sex

Arts and Culture