Laboratory for Data Engineering and Computational Linguistics - DECL

29/08/2025

Our lab members Marija Brkić Bakarić and Lucia Načinović Prskalo participated in the 3rd International Conference Corpora in Language Learning, Translation and Research (CLLTR), held on August 27–28, 2025 at the University of Zadar.

The conference, co-organized by the University of Zadar and the Faculty of Informatics and Digital Technologies, University of Rijeka, brought together researchers from several countries to discuss the role of corpora in translation, language teaching, lexicography, and natural language processing, with a special focus on the impact of AI on language research.

We are grateful to all colleagues and participants for making this inspiring conference a success!

10/06/2025

🌍 International Collaboration through Erasmus+ KA171: Welcoming Visiting PhD Students from China Agricultural University

As part of the Erasmus+ KA171 program, the Lab for Data Engineering and Computational Linguistics at the Faculty of Informatics and Digital Technologies had the pleasure of hosting two visiting PhD students from China Agricultural University, Sun Yun and Kong Chuiyu, from April 1 to May 31, 2025.

🤝 From Long-Term Cooperation to Joint Publication
This visit built upon an already established research collaboration, which culminated in the publication of a joint scientific paper in Aquaculture (ScienceDirect). The paper, authored by Sun Yun and Kong Chuiyu, was developed under the supervision of associate professor Marija Brkić Bakarić (host mentor), in collaboration with their thesis advisor from China Agricultural University, professor Zhang Xiaoshuan.

🧪 Workshop on Advanced ICT for the Agri-Food Industry
A highlight of the exchange was the Workshop on Advanced ICT for the Agri-Food Industry, held on May 22, 2025. The workshop brought together Visiting students: Sun Yun and Kong Chuiyu and lab members: associate professor Marija Brkić Bakarić, professor Maja Matetić, associate professor Vanja Slavuj, and the head of the lab, associate professor Lucia Načinović Prskalo.

The event focused on AI and data-driven solutions for sustainable agriculture, computational models for agri-environmental data analysis, and smart ICT applications supporting modern food systems.

Participants explored cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of agriculture and food production, fostering discussion and collaboration across disciplinary and geographic boundaries.

🌱 Looking Ahead
This successful exchange exemplifies the value of international academic mobility in advancing research, fostering innovation, and building lasting professional relationships. We extend our gratitude to all participants and look forward to future opportunities for collaboration.

06/06/2025

Yesterday, our Lab had the pleasure of participating in the 48th International ICT and Electronics Convention MIPRO, held in Opatija. We presented two papers and enjoyed the opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences with fellow researchers and professionals.

📄 Redefining the Translation Profession: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence – Marija Brkić Bakarić
📄 Exploring the Quality Characteristics of Peaches through Data Visualization – Lucia Načinović Prskalo, Jelena Stojković, Dejan Ljubobratović

We’re grateful for the chance to contribute and connect!

02/06/2025

We are proud that a member of our lab has had the opportunity to educate dozens of enthusiastic translators on the transformative potential of AI

POPUNJENA SVA MJESTA! Datum: 23. svibnja 2025. Predavačica: izv. prof. dr. sc. Marija Brkić Bakarić Dejan Hribar, prevoditelj i certificirani trener za Trados Studio

02/05/2025

Strengthening Global Collaboration

We were honored to welcome esteemed professors Zhang and Ma from China Agricultural University to our lab this week. Their visit marks over 12 years of fruitful collaboration between our institutions—a partnership built on mutual respect, shared goals, and a commitment to advancing agricultural research.

It was a pleasure to exchange ideas, reflect on our joint achievements, and explore new opportunities for future cooperation. We’re grateful for their continued engagement and friendship.

Here’s to many more years of impactful collaboration!

30/04/2025

Ponosni na člana našeg laboratorija i njegovo veliko postignuće! 👏

U ponedjeljak, 28. travnja 2025. godine doktorand Ive Botunac uspješno je obranio doktorski rad pod naslovom „Sustav za automatsko trgovanje dionicama na tržištu kapitala temeljen na dubokom podržanom učenju“ („An Automated Stock Market Trading System Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning“) i time stekao akademski stupanj doktora znanosti u znanstvenom području društvenih znanosti, polju informacijskih znanosti.
Mentorica pri izradi doktorskog rada bila je prof. dr. sc. Maja Matetić, a rad je obranjen pred povjerenstvom u sastavu:
• prof. dr. sc. Ivo Ipšić, Sveučilište u Rijeci, Fakultet informatike i digitalnih tehnologija
• prof. dr. sc. Sanja Seljan, Filozofski fakultet, Sveučilište u Zagrebu
• izv. prof. dr. sc. Marija Brkić Bakarić, Sveučilište u Rijeci, Fakultet informatike i digitalnih tehnologija

Od srca čestitamo na ovome postignuću i želimo uspješan nastavak karijere.

29/01/2025

🌍 **Project Meeting in Ljubljana** 🌍

We’re excited to share that a successful meeting was held in Ljubljana as part of the project "Translation in Bilingual Institutions in Croatian and Slovene Istria – State of the Art and Perspectives."

A big thank you to everyone who participated and contributed their expertise!

09/01/2025

Maja Marija Brkic Bakaric 🎉

[novo online izdanje]

Corpora in Language Learning, Translation and Research

/ ur. Larisa Grčić & Marija Brkić Bakarić

URL: https://morepress.unizd.hr/books/index.php/press/catalog/book/131

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