Branislav a Zdenka Dudic

Comenius University Bratislava · Department of Quantitative Methods

The issue of banking sector resilience is one of the most exploited after global financial crisis. Competent authorities and central banks worldwide conducted series of actions to strengthen their systems and made it more resilient on extraordinary events. For that purpose, there were conducted stress tests leading to results for improvement of cen...

This study aims to contribute to the promotion of green growth and climate resilience in Montenegro by contributing to policy knowledge in the context of sustainable development. Methodologically, interviews and discussions in focus groups were conducted to gather insights into green and sustainable practices in Montenegro, aligning the goal of pro...

The defined plan for the implementation of the green agenda in Europe aims to turn the European continent into the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, whereby the role of the financial sector in mentioned transition process is crucial. Clearly, climate changes imply new challenges for central banks, regulatory bodies, and supervisors. The ECB...

Landslide susceptibility mapping (LSM) is essential for land-use planning, as it helps to identify areas at risk of landslides and enables effective prevention measures to be taken. Various statistical and machine learning (ML) models are used in LSM, including SVM and ANFIS, which have shown promising results. However, determining which model perf...

Self-incompatibility presents one of the challenges in modern fruit production. It can be correlated with a lower yield of self-incompatible cultivars which also demand the planting of the pollinisers. The aim of this work was to investigate the phenomenon of incompatibility and its influence on fertilization success in quince (Cydonia oblonga Mill...

This research was carried out with the aim of obtaining appropriate principles for describing the influence of working parameters and the aggressive action of an acidic medium on the wear and corrosion resistance of martensitic stainless steels. Tribological tests were performed on induction-hardened surfaces of stainless steels X20Cr13 and X17CrNi...

Floods are the main natural disasters in Brazil, causing loss of life and socioeconomic damage. This work proposes a model for the remote detection of areas that are naturally flood-prone due to the morphometric characteristics of their relief and drainage networks in the Alto Sapucaí River in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The morphometric parameters used...

This paper presents the modeling of the main cutting resistance when turning hardened steel using artificial intelligence, i.e. genetic algorithms. Given that the cutting forces during machining are of great importance, the application of genetic algorithms tries to reduce human intervention in the selection of optimal cutting tools and process par...

Fertilisation strategy can have a big impact on apple (Malus domestica Borkh) yield, with considerable environmental and economic implications. This research paper presents the yield and leaf nutrients content of three apple cultivars fertilised with three treatment regimes over 2 years (2020–2021) in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The specific apple cult...

Land degradation is caused by multiple forces, including extreme weather conditions, particularly drought and floods. It is also caused by human activities that pollute or degrade the quality of soils and land utility. It negatively affects food production and ecosystem goods and services. Land degradation has accelerated during the 20th and 21st c...

This research emphasizes the importance of promoting green and sustainable practices in Montenegro's tourism industry to achieve sustainable growth and address climate change risks. The paper focuses on policy measures that can foster environmentally friendly practices and enhance resilience in the tourism sector. By analyzing the potential impacts...

This research aims to develop and to examine a measurement of customers’ experiences in the last-mile delivery process, which is a critical step towards their satisfaction and future intention to order products from the same retailer again. The CMX-LMD scale is proposed as a self-report tool whose psychometric properties where then examined. The to...

Reliable measurement of surface roughness (Ra) is extremely important for quality control of production processes. The cost of the equipment and the duration of the measurement process are very high. The aim of this work is to develop a device for non-destructive measurement of specific roughness levels on stainless steel using computer vision. The...

In order to achieve the best performance of a thermal system, two major analyses must be carried out on the system: energy and entropy generation. The best scenario is a mechanism in which the system has minimum entropy generation and the highest Nu number. In this regard, we investigated entropy generation and Nu number of fluid flow through tubes...

In twenty-first century buildings, green roof systems are envisioned as great solution for improving Environmental sustainability in urban ecosystems and it helps to mitigate various health hazards for humans due to climatic pollution. This study determines the feasibility of using five domestic organic wastes, including sawdust, wood bark, biochar...

The financial systems of the West Balkan countries are mainly based on banks. For an efficient financial system, it is of immense importance that the banks operating in it do so with high levels of efficiency. Furthermore, efficiency is needed when it comes to involving banking institutions in the financial flows in order to maintain sustainability...

Some beneficial nanoparticles such as silicon and titanium are encouraging in foliarfeedingdue to their large surface area and biocompatible properties. In current experiment, seedling of rapeseed varieties(‘Hydromel’, ‘Nathalie’, ‘Alonso’) was sprayed with titanium dioxide and silicon dioxide nanoparticles (Ti and Si-NPs) and then responses of som...

The genus Malus belongs to the rose family (Rosaceae) which includes over 100 genera and 3000 species distributed worldwide, most commonly in temperate regions. Species of agronomic importance include almond, apple, apricot, cherry, peach, pear, plum, quince, raspberry, sour cherry, sweet cherry, and strawberry. Other non-edible species with orname...

Bubanja, G., Spalevic, V., Folic, V., Bubanja, D., Dudic, B. (2022): A contribution to the knowledge on fisheries in the area of Budva, Montenegro, in the time of the Encheleans. Book of abstracts, p. 245. V international symposium for agriculture and food ISAF 2022, 12-14 October 2022, Ohrid, North Macedonia, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and F...

Green roofs are becoming increasingly popular in urban construction due to their wide array of benefits for creating a sustainable ecosystem. Many stakeholders invest in green roofs in the 21st century to enhance the environmental quality and mitigate urban ecological pollution. The substrate layer is the most important and critical component of gr...

The paper presents results of the analysis of the presence of heavy metals with an assessment of its potential for the further development of fruit growing in North Montenegro, and in this specific case at the territory of the River Basin Ljubovidja, which is the hilly-mountainous area of the Balkan Peninsula. Sampling and further analysis showed t...

For the interpretation of digital entrepreneurship, the context in which the entrepreneurial process takes place plays an important role. The context emphasizes that to analyze the entrepreneurial process, it is no longer sufficient to analyze only the entrepreneurial actions, but also the environment in which the entrepreneurial process takes plac...

Land-use changes extensively impacting soil erosion processes. The WIntErO model was used to evaluate the effect of land-use changes on soil erosion intensity in the Mountainous Watersheds of North Montenegro, by comparing the impact of different land uses with similar Geography, Elevations, Geology, Soils, Water Permeability and Meteorological cha...

Over the last 5 years, the global market has noticed a record in the number of robots delivered and manufactured, by different famous world producer. The total robot market is around $ 45 billion. As for the countries that are the largest customers of robots are China, South Korea, Japan, the USA and Germany. The goal of the paper is to show the ve...

The paper dealswith factorial experimental design models decoding. For the ease of calculation of the experimental mathematical models, it is convenient first to code the independent variables. When selecting independent variables, it is necessary to take into account the range covered by each. A wide range of choices of different variables is pres...

In the time of the crisis, which is reflected mainly in tourism, beer tourism in the form of small craft breweries and beer events is thriving in Slovakia. Beer has always been a favorite drink of Slovaks. The main reason why people look for small craft breweries isthat their beers are different from those that can be bought in stores. The number o...

Entrepreneurial ecosystems are the main driver of the widespread trend of digitalization, and they open opportunities for the advancement of the digital economy. The digital economy makes its progress through innovative enterprises that can ensure global progress. In order to effectively use the opportunities that open up the process of digitalizat...

The physical-geographical features of the mountainous area of Montenegro cause difficulties in farmers’ life and work. The organization of the agricultural production faces a number ofproblems that limit the overall development of rural areas. Some agricultural crops, such as raspberry, have found optimal growth conditions and produce appropriate y...

Non-point source pollution is a major factor in excessive nutrient pollution that can result in the eutrophication. Land use/land cover (LULC) change, as a result of urbanization and agricultural intensification (e.g., increase in the consumption of fertilizers), can intensify this pollution. An informed LULC planning needs to consider the negative...

We bring a practical and comprehensive GIS-based framework to utilize freely available remotely sensed datasets to assess wildfire ignition probability and spreading capacities of vegetated landscapes. The study area consists of the country-level scale of the Romanian territory, characterized by a diversity of vegetated landscapes threatened by cli...

Particulate matter air pollution is one of the most dangerous pollutants nowadays and an indirect cause of numerous diseases. A number of these consequences could possibly be avoided if the right information about air pollution were available at a large number of locations, especially in urban areas. Unfortunately, this is not the case today. In th...

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of liming (CaCO3 1000 kg ha −1) and application of organic fertilizers (rotted farmyard manure 40 t ha −1) and six different combination of mineral fertilizers: NPK 15:15:15 800 kg ha −1 + KAN (calcium ammonium nitrate) 240 kg ha −1 ; NPK 15:15:15 400 kg ha −1 + MCB (water-soluble mineral fertilizer N...

Prof. dr Radovan Pejanovic University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Agriculture FROM AGRICULTURAL OVERPOPULATION TO DEAGRARIZATION (Historical roots of our agrarian problems) Summary Using the historical method, the author analyzes two important agrarian phenomena: agrarian overpopulation and deagrarization. The first phenomenon is related to an under...

Land use change is known as one of the main influencing factors on soil erosion and sediment production processes. The objective of the article is to study on how land use change impacts on soil erosion by using Intensity of Erosion and Outflow (IntErO) as a process-oriented soil erosion model. The study has been conducted under land use changes wi...

We bring a practical and comprehensive GIS-based framework to utilize freely available remote sensed datasets to assess wildfire ignition probability and spreading capacities of vegetated landscapes. The study area consists of the country-level scale of the Romanian territory, characterized by a diversity of vegetated landscapes threatened by the c...

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the relations of originality, efficiency, conformism, and entrepreneurial potential. The sample consisted of a student population from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina as EU candidate countries and from the EU member country, Belgium. Research results can help policy makers receive valuable information on h...

Landslides are a worldwide occurring hazard that can produce economic impact and even fatalities. The collection and monitoring of data regarding active landslides are important for pre-dicting future landslides in that region, and is critical to minimize the losses caused. In the expand-ing metropolitan area of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, drastic change...

Determination of genetic diversity and population structure of breeding material is an important prerequisite for discovering novel and valuable alleles aimed at crop improvement. This study’s main objective was to characterize genetic diversity and population structure of a collection representing a 40-year long historical period of barley (Hordeu...

The nature of health care services is very complex and specific, thus delays and organizational imperfections can cause serious and irreversible consequences, especially when dealing with emergency medical services. Therefore, constant improvements in various aspects of managing and organizing provision of emergency medical services are vital and u...

The main aim of this paper is to analyze attitudes toward online violence in order to identify the current state of this problem through psychosocial analysis, as well as the possibility of preventing this kind of violence through the prism of online media and social marketing. The authors developed a conceptual model and conducted an online quanti...

The paper assesses the ways in which digital transformation in Montenegro influences the use of digital marketing in business, determining the impact of this concept on promotion and brand positioning, i.e. electronic business development through electronic services. This facilitates the integrated analysis of the context of electronic business, th...

The aim of this paper was to analyze the main factors that affect green consumers’ choice regarding the purchase of organic agriculture products. The data collected through a survey of 559 green consumers were analyzed using explanatory factor analysis, the Relative Importance Index, and logistic regression. The results point out eleven main factor...

Land use change in all river basins leads to changes in hydrologic response, soil erosion, and sediment dynamics characteristics. Those changes are often viewed as the main cause of accelerated erosion rates. We studied the impact of land use changes on soil erosion processes in one of the watersheds in Montenegro: the Miocki Potok, using this wate...

The main players in rural development are for instance, factors as impact of technologies, development of domestic and foreign markets, benefits in communication and transport and population migration. The research object of the study is the rural policy and its tools such a financial subsidy contributing to rural economic development in Slovak con...

THE RURAL POLICY OF SLOVAKIA AFTER JOINING THE EU

This paper aims to examine attitudes of hospitality and tourism students, as future professionals, towards willingness to implement service robots. The study proposes a new theoretical conceptual model that includes new constructs and items, differentiating it from the others. The model was formed based on the extensive literature review and the in...

In this paper we compared the main structural characteristics of the old-growth mixed forest of spruce (Picea abies L.), fir (Abies alba L.) and beech (Fagus moesiaca (Domin, Maly) Czecz.), from the preserved area of the Biogradska Gora with similar managed forests from the same Mountain. Biogradska Gora National Park in Montenegro is part of the B...

The aim of this paper was to investigate the level of influence of online media on the parents’ attitudes toward vaccination of children in three countries of the Western Balkans—Montenegro, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, in order to use the potentials of this form of communication effectively and efficiently. Online media are a critical facto...

The aim of this research was to study the impact of application technique and rate of liquid starter fertilizer applied with a novel device on the production of corn. Starter fertilizer was applied in the root system range of freshly germinated plants in the 'belt' and 'point' forms at different quantities (35, 50, 70, and 100 L ha −1), which led t...

The purpose of this paper is creating analyses for understanding the personality characteristics related to emotional intelligence and how can this define the development program of personal characteristics in the processes of education for Industry 4.0. The main research goal is to measure dimensions of emotional intelligence in the student popula...

This paper examines the influence of the cutting parameters on the cutting forces and the surface roughness at the face milling process when machining aluminum alloy 7075 is obtained by the new SSM casting process. The parameters of the milling process are the cutting speed, the feed per tooth and the depth of cut. The experiments were performed ac...

Both the 1961 European Social Charter and its revised version of 1996 constitute international social and economic rights treaties ratified by the Member States of the Council of Europe. Together with the European Treaty for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, they are the cornerstones of the contractual system for the protecti...

The concept of sustainable tourism development is imposed as an inevitable way of improving the tourism industry as a whole. This study tries to offer an adequate inclusion of sustainable factors in overall tourism development efficiency results. Through the detection and estimation of potential sources of efficiency, the paper will do the efficien...

The paper provides an insight into factors influencing developments in gastronomy and catering services. The aim of the text is to identify the key elements affecting contemporary catering services including attendance at catering establishments, preferences in food selection, use of lunch menus, and adherence to hygiene standards in operational pr...

Air pollution is the fourth biggest killer in the world after smoking, high blood pressure and bad diet, according to World Economic Forum statistics. According to the United Nations, 55 percent of the world lives in urban areas. Around 98 percent of people in European cities are living with exposure to ozone levels way above the World Health Organ...

In this paper we compared the main structural characteristics of the mixed forest of beech (Fagus moesiaca (Domin, Maly) Czecz.), fir (Avies alba L.) and spruce (Picea abies L.) from the preserve area of the Biogradska Gora with similar managed forests from the same Mountain. Biogradska Gora National Park in Montenegro is part of the Bjelasica Moun...

This paper analyses demographic trends and population decline of the rural area surrounding Niksic, Montenegro, from the second half of the 20th century to the first two decades of the 21st century. After World War II, industry in Niksic began to develop strongly. A large number of state enterprises started to operate, and the consequent industrial...

By using the balanced scorecard model, a company is able to identify its advantages, as well as its deficiencies, and thus improve its business. The introduction of innovations and the implementation of innovative activities in companies are key for gaining a competitive advantage. There is no ideal model that would measure the non-financial, non-t...

In this article, monthly and yearly electricity consumption predictions for the German power market were calculated using the multiple variable regression model. This model accounts for several factors that are often neglected when forecasting electricity demand in practice, in particular the role of the higher efficiency of electricity usage from...

Considering the benefits of the organic production system, it is recognized as one of the main drivers of future economic development. However, the imbalance between demand and supply at the local market level represents one of the serious obstacles that prevents its future growth. Therefore, this article examines the key factors related to the mai...