The Science Day of the second edition of the international conference on digital transformation in education and the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) by MoStart was held on Thursday at the University of Mostar (SUM). The second day of the MoStart conference offered professors, researchers, and doctoral students the opportunity to exchange experiences through lectures, panel discussions, and presentations of scientific papers, and to learn about the latest trends and applied AI technologies in education, research, and science. During Science Day, a wide range of scientific topics based on technology were covered, including intelligent teaching systems, augmented reality in education, and robotics in education.
Substantial program on the second day of the MoStart conference
The program of scientific part of the conference included a workshop titled "Enhanced Knowledge Assessment through Natural Language Processing, Concept Maps, and Digital Flashcard Technology." Professor Slavomir Stankov, PhD, and Assistant Professor Daniel Vasic, PhD, led doctoral students through innovative approaches to knowledge assessment and enhancement. During the workshop, they focused on the implementation of innovative approaches in knowledge assessment and enhancement, exploring three key tools in the academic context: natural language processing, concept maps, and digital flashcard technology. Assistant Professor Vasic emphasized that despite various UI resources, teachers remain an irreplaceable part of the teaching process. "Natural language processing is an area that has intrigued us for a decade, but with the advent of generative AI tools, we are seeing drastic changes. It's important to note that tools are just tools. Their real value comes through their application and contribution to society. It's essential to understand that no one can learn on your behalf; learning is a personal process that requires active participation from the individual. In this context, the application of AI tools in online learning can be useful, but it does not replace the role of the individual in their own education," Vasic said during the workshop.
As the coordinator of the Scientific Day at the conference, Vasic reflected on the entire day dedicated to science, expressing his satisfaction with this year's turnout and hoping that participants had positive experiences given that the program was substantial and interesting. "We opened the second day of the MoStart conference with a very intriguing lecture by Professor Koiti Hasida, a retired professor from the University in Japan, and the program also included a workshop for doctoral students, a panel discussion on revealing the challenges and opportunities of AI application in the teaching process, and presentations of scientific papers. Additionally, I must emphasize that the papers went through a rigorous review process and that the best ones will be published with the support of the Springer publisher and indexed in the prestigious Scopus database. I believe that in this way, we have added value and raised the research bar to a higher level," Vasic concluded.
Professor Koiti Hasida from the University of Tokyo showed participants how integrating graphs into educational processes can significantly enhance students' critical thinking abilities. Professor Hasida presented a series of studies demonstrating how graphs, which visually represent relationships and data, allow students to more quickly understand complex concepts from large databases and develop the ability to analyze and synthesize information. Additionally, he emphasized that using graphs as a tool does not require additional financial investments, making them particularly attractive to educational institutions striving to optimize their resources. The lecture also covered practical examples of how similar methods can be applied in online learning, which is especially relevant in the context of the growing popularity of digital educational models.
Global recognition with Springer
During this year's Scientific Day at the Mostart conference, part of the program was devoted to presentations of accepted scientific papers, and the organizers once again emphasized the scientific contribution and quality of the presented works. Like previous years, authors of the best papers will have the opportunity to have their works published as part of the prestigious series "Communications in Computer and Information Science," published by the renowned publisher Springer. In addition to publishing in the book series, the best papers also have the opportunity to be published in the reputable journal SN Computer Science, also from Springer. This dual opportunity for international visibility has given author teams an additional incentive and value in presenting scientific insights, indicating that the conference continues to promote high standards in scientific research, offering researchers a valuable platform for exchanging knowledge and ideas. Additionally, the collaboration with Springer opens doors to international recognition and access to a broad scientific community, representing a significant contribution to the careers of scientists and researchers.
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