Predrag Ilić

Institute for Protection and Ecology of the Republic of Srpska

Faisalabad is one of the major industrial cities of Pakistan, which may cause noise pollution to the local residents due to the development of robust industrial and transport systems. This study aimed at (i) mapping the noise pollution levels at various locations of Faisalabad city; (ii) comparing noise pollution levels in the morning, the afternoo...

The concentrations and composition of Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were determined in soils in an industrial zone. Total PCB concentrations (ΣPCB congeners: PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB118, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180) varied in range from 0.26 to 6722 mg/kg in soil, with a median of 31.80 mg/kg. These values indicated that the soil is highly pollut...

The paper presents results of the measurements of the tropospheric ozone (O3) concentration and meteorological parameters: temperature, air pressure, relative humidity, speed and wind direction. The data were collected from January 2016 to December 2016 at station located in locality Centre (Banja Luka), Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina....

Natural springs which originate from hilly areas of Skardu in Pakistan make their route downward and are utilized by the public as they passes from residential areas. Due to weathering processes in mountainous regions, these springs can be the source of various trace elements and pollutants. Keeping in mind the same concept, ten mostly used freshwa...

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are formed from anthropogenic activities, i.e. industrial emissions, incomplete combustion of petroleum, coal and other fossil fuels and other industrial and domestic activities. Research areas of this study are four representative locations in the industrial complex, in the city of Banja Luka, Republic of Sr...

Uncontrolled acetylene release during production processes, transportation, or storage can lead to explosions and detonations endangering safety of people and material assets. This paper investigates the impact of accidental release of acetylene gas in surrounding areas. The ALOHA software has been used in this paper to modelling of acetylene relea...

A broad range of ecological issues may be traced back to agricultural soil management methods that have a significant influence on ecosystems health across the globe. Agriculture has a major influence on the environment via soil quality deterioration or degradation. There are several types i.e., salinity, erosion, water logging and soil pollution w...

The level of radio frequency radiation is followed by the growth of the new telecommunication technologies and the needs of the user. In order to prevent increasing of exposure over doses of electromagnetic radiation permitted for the general population, it requires to planing the construction of antenna systems and examine the living as well as wo...

The problem of air pollution has been a challenge for modern humanity in recent times. The environment, including the air, is burdened by a large amount of pollutants that are released into the environment. The atmosphere contains primary and secondary pollutants, emitted as basic or specific pollutants. Air pollution is present in industrial areas...

Harmful effect of noise to the human health are various, begining from psihological to the irreversible damage of hearing. In order to prevent negative impact to the living and working environment, especially at the urban and industrial places where noise influence is the largest, at the specific location noise estimation must be performed before s...

Environmental pollution is a big problem for all countries of the world, especially developing countries. Pollution is very present in our country and manifests itself through air, water and soil pollution, but also the increased presence of noise, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in the environment. Environmental protection is an area of great...

Water is a unique and irreplaceable natural resource of limited quantities and uneven spatial and temporal distribution. All life forms and all human activities are more or less related to water, clearly showing the importance of the relationship with water. It is a necessary resource in households as drinking water, washing and food preparation, i...

Waste is a by-product of human activities and living. With the increase in the number of inhabitants, the standard of living and urbanization, the quantities of municipal waste are increasing day by day. Every segment of waste management starting from generation, through collection, storage, transport, treatment and disposal can pose a potential ha...

Air pollution is a major problem for the environment and human health. As a component of the environment (the Earth's sphere), air, that is, the atmosphere, represents the basis of life on Earth. The composition of the air is mostly unchanged, except in the case of air pollution, which represents one of the significant environmental problems of mod...

In this paper, the trend of the surface sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration over Serbia was analyzed from January 2010 to December 2020. In this analysis, the measured hourly SO2 concentrations from the SEPA (Serbian Environmental Protection Agency) automatic monitoring stations and one EMEP (European Monitoring and Evaluation Programme) station wer...

The growth and development of society on our planet has caused a great consumption of natural resources and on the other hand the production of waste and other substances harmful both for human health and for the ecosystem itself. With this way of life, man has moved away from nature, that is, a system that functions contrary to natural laws has be...

Загађење ваздуха представља велики проблем за животну средину и здравље људи. Као компонента животне средине (Земљина сфера), ваздух, односно атмосфера представља основу живота на Земљи. Састав ваздуха углавном је непромијењен, осим у случају загађења ваздуха, које представља један од значајних еколошких проблема савременог доба. Некада је загађење...

Worldwide more than thousands of women and new born are at the dangerof die from pregnancy and child delivery complications. Antenatal care (ANC)/pregnancy care is the health care where expecting mothers and new born re-ceive medical care or medical attention. The aim of this study is to examinefactors affecting the utilization of antenatal care am...

Noise exposure has reached an alarming degree over the years because of rapid growth in the industry, transportation, and urbanization. Therefore, it is a dire need to provide awareness of the sources and mitigation strategies of noise, and to highlight the health, and socioeconomic impacts of noise. A few research studies have documented this emer...

Abstract Natural disasters usually involve a phenomenon with consequences that exceed the response capabilities of local communities and have a significant impact on the region’s socioeconomic development. Droughts, floods, and hurricanes are all natural disasters that jeopardize the environment and the lives of Somalis. Severe floods have devastat...

Soil samples were collected near the thermal power plant and coal mine (Gacko, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina) and analyzed to measure the concentration of 16 toxic metals (Pb, Cd, Cr, Ni, Zn, Cu, Hg, As, Mo, Co, Ba, V, Tl, B, S and F). The pollutant with the highest mean concentration was B (3,210.02 mg/kg), followed by the Ba (242 mg/...

The main goal of the present research was to convert the hematite form of iron oxide from red sludge to other types of iron oxides, optimally magnetite. The washed red sludge and raw red sludge were mixed with quartz microparticles originating from pyrite ore, and their pyrolysis was performed (Figure 1). The final products were further tested by d...

In addition to natural sources of noise, including wind, water and animals, one is an increasingly influential source - anthropogenic activity. This ubiquitous pollutant spreads in scope and intensity and is proportional to human population growth and urban development. In this paper, the results of measuring the noise level in the environment at t...

About book: This new volume examines the ecological importance, threats, protection, and management of the biodiversity of freshwater ecosystems, such as lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, reservoirs, pools, and wetlands. As populations have been increasing exponentially, human are using freshwater ecosystems severely, resulting in habitat destruction...

The paper presents results of the measurements of the sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration and meteorological parameters: temperature, air pressure, relative humidity and wind speed. The data were collected from January 2019 to December 2020 at two stations, namely Center and Heating plant, in the City of Bijeljina, Republi...

Soil samples were collected in an industrial area (Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina) and analyzed the concentration of 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The total concentration of 16 PAHs in surface soil varied within the range of 0.599-2.848 mg/kg and in deeper layer soil samples 0.041-0.320 mg/kg. Two basic sources of PAHs at this loc...

The reduction in the fresh water supply and increase in the domestic effluents with increase in population and urbanization in the Pakistan force the farmers to use untreated sewage water for the irrigation purposes. Besides high nutrient content Sewage water also have source of metal contamination in the food chain. The present field study was con...

Implementation of high-quality ventilation strategies play a key role in maintaining good indoor environment or indoor air quality (IAQ) in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. IAQ is important in all buildings, especially in hospitals. Hospital buildings with heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems may have an increased risk...

Saline water makes up 98% of the total water present in the world, and only a small part refers to fresh water in the form of snow and ice, groundwater and surface water. Sea water (DSW) can be a good source of water for drinking and industry and can provide minerals that are essential for health. Sea water contains many different ions (sodium, chl...

The first airborne in situ measurements of sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions (plumes) from two coal-fired power plants in Bosnia-Herzegovina (Tuzla) and Serbia (Nikola Tesla) were carried out with the German research aircraft Falcon-20 in cooperation with local partners during the METHANE-To-Go field experiment in autumn 2020. Downwind of the power p...

SADRŽAJ PREDGOVOR I - UOPŠTENO O OTPADU 1. Istorijski pregled nastanka i postupanja sa otpadom 2. Izvori nastanka otpada 3. Otpad i podjela otpada 4. Opasan otpad 5. Određivanje količine i sastava komunalnog otpada 5.1. Količina otpada 5.2. Sastav otpada II - VRSTE OTPADA I UTICAJ NA ZDRAVLJE I ŽIVOTNU SREDINU 1. Komunalni čvrsti otpad 1...

The first airborne in situ measurements of sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions (plumes) from two coal-fired power plants in Bosnia-Herzegovina (Tuzla) and Serbia (Nikola Tesla) were carried out with the German research aircraft Falcon-20 in cooperation with local partners during the METHANE-To-Go field experiment in autumn 2020. Downwind of the power p...

Through the extraction of resources and anthropogenic activities, heavy metals or poten-tially toxic elements (PTEs) such as cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr), lead (Pb), and mercury (Hg) have entered the environment. The mobilization of these PTEs through anthropogenic activity has badly contaminated the environment. Since the...

Noise pollution is an emerging global problem therefore, it is imperative to determine noise level especially in the urban environment and its implications on human health. The objectives of this study were i) to assess the urban noise pollution and traffic density of Chiniot and Jhang and ii) to determine non-auditory health effects of noise pollu...

Green technologies (phytoremediation, eco-technology, green remediation) for saline water treatment are practical methodologies base, on non-toxic chemical processes and environmental control and monitoring to slow down or correct the negative impact induced by anthropogenic activities. Green technologies usually include as the use of plants, inclu...

Sewage sludge (SS) is produced during the treatment of municipal and industrial wastewater. Sludge produced from wastewater treatment poses a serious environmental issue if not properly managed. Proper management of SS requires technological and management strategies to ensure its safe and economically efficient disposal. But SS management/treatmen...

Rapid telecommunications developing during previous decades is followed by novel technology systems as well as enlargement of environmental non-ionized radiation level. Emitted electromagnetic signals from base stations are shifted to the higher frequencies range with limited penetrability, requiring additional strength which implicates increasing...

The first airborne in situ measurements of sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions (plumes) from two coal-fired power plants in Bosnia-Herzegovina (Tuzla) and Serbia (Nikola Tesla) were carried out with the German research aircraft Falcon in cooperation with local partners during the METHANE-To-Go field experiment in November 2020. Downwind of the power pl...

Noise pollution is recognized as an emerged environmental hazard in urban areas. The primary aim of this study was to determine, mapping and prediction of noise levels in the urban part of the city of Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina). The aim of this research is also to compare the measured noise levels in the street with legislation. All measur...

Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is known as a major air pollutant harmful to human health. Furthermore, it is a precursor gas of sulfate aerosol, which exerts a direct negative radiative forcing and thus leads to climate cooling. Anthropogenic SO2 sources are primarily associated with the combustion of sulfur-rich fossil fuels. While the operation of flue gas...

Nanotechnology has appeared as an emerging field of science in which we use nano-sized particles (nanoparticles) for beneficial uses like soil and water remediation from different contaminants like heavy metals, to improve soil fertility by adding nanofertilizers to nutrient deficient soils, agents to cope with climate change, and use in the medica...

This study examined the concentrations of 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soil and groundwater at a former cellulose factory in the city of Banja Luka, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The objective of the study was to determine the concentrations of 16 PAHs in soil and groundwater at the site. The research area consisted o...

Noise pollution is an emerging global problem therefore, it is imperative to determine noise level especially in the urban environment and its implications on human health. The objectives of this study were i) to assess the urban noise pollution and traffic density of Chiniot and Jhang and ii) to determine non-auditory health effects of noise pollu...

The levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were determined in the industrial zone, near the center of Banja Luka and river Vrbas, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the presented research, the total concentration of the PAHs in research area ranged from 0.356 to 11.49 mg/kg, with mean values of 1.99 mg/kg indicated that soil...

Theoretical analysis and bibliographical review of the studies relating to the noise effects of traffic management devices conclude that correctly designed roundabouts can reduce noise locally from to influence on traffic noise pollution. The results of the traffic noise mapping of a roundabout are discussed based on the measured data. Comparison o...

European Journal of Sustainable Development Research (EJOSDR, e-ISSN: 2542-4742) is a quarterly, double-blinded peer-reviewed journal that analyses topics related to environmental sustainability. The journal invites scientific articles that explore, analyze and review research on the relation between nature, environmental science and humanity. It i...

This study examined the concentrations of 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soil and groundwater at a former cellulose factory in the city of Banja Luka, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The objective of the study was to determine the concentrations of 16 PAHs in soil and groundwater at the site. The research area consisted o...

Noise pollution is recognized as an emerged environmental hazard in urban areas. The primary aim of this study was to determine, mapping and prediction of noise levels in the urban part of the city of Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina). The aim of this research is also to compare the measured noise levels in the street with legislation. All measur...

The growth and development of society on our planet has caused a great consumption of natural resources and on the other hand the production of waste and other substances harmful both for human health and for the ecosystem itself. With this way of life, man has moved away from nature, that is, a system that functions contrary to natural laws has be...

The paper presents results of the measurements of the tropospheric ozone (O3) concentration and meteorological parameters: temperature, air pressure, relative humidity, speed and wind direction. The data were collected from January 2016 to December 2016 at station located in locality Centre (Banja Luka), Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina....

The concentrations and composition of Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were determined in soils in an industrial zone. Total PCB concentrations (∑PCB congeners: PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB118, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180) varied in range from 0.26 to 6722 mg/kg in soil, with a median of 31.80 mg/kg. These values indicated that the soil is highly pollut...

Microorganisms in the air of occupational indoor environments are associated with a wide range of adverse health effects with major public health impact. The aim of this study was testing the presence of microbiological parameters (bacteria and fungi) and microclimatic parameters (temperature and relative humidity) in the clinical hospital “St. Luk...

For hospital personnel, a number of harmful chemicals exist. The paper deal with very different harmful chemicals, but all chemicals are important and continuing problems where the risks to health, if uncontrolled, are serious. In the research was used descriptive statistical operations and multivariate statistical method, factor analysis (FA), i.e...

Concentrations of dangerous and harmful substances (PCB, TPH and heavy metals) were determined in soils in industrial zone, near the center of Banja Luka and river Vrbas. PCB, TPH and heavy metals in analyzing location in as a result of in general anthropogenic factors. Contaminated soils has a negative impact to human health and the environment. T...

The levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were determined in the industrial zone, near the center of Banja Luka and river Vrbas, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the presented research, total concentration of the PAHs in research area ranged from 0.356 to 11.49 mg/kg, with mean values of 1.99 mg/kg indicated that soil were...

Research subjects of this study are four representative locations in the industrial complex, in the city of Banja Luka, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (∑16PAHs), humus and pH were determined. The main objective of the paper is to determine the concentration levels, to assess the probable sourc...

Research subjects of this study are four representative locations in the industrial complex, in the city of Banja Luka, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), humus and pH were determined. The main objective of the paper is to determine the concentration levels, to assess the probable sources of PAHs...

Theoretical analysis and bibliographical review of the studies relating to the noise effects of traffic management devices conclude that correctly designed roundabouts can reduce noise locally from to influence on traffic noise pollution. The results of the traffic noise mapping of a roundabout are discussed based on the measured data. Comparison o...

Concentrations of dangerous and harmful substances (PCB, TPH and heavy metals) were determined in soils in industrial zone, near the center of Banja Luka and river Vrbas. PCB, TPH and heavy metals in analyzing location in as a result of in general anthropogenic factors. Contaminated soils has a negative impact to human health and the environment. T...

Intensity of electromagnetic pollution is followed by rapid increasing of new telecommunication technologies over the years. In order to prevent enlarged exposed of general population with doses of electromagnetic radiation above allowed for general population, living as well as working environment around antenna systems should be tested. Using sop...

This paper investigates the impact of accidental release of propane gas in surrounding areas consequences of propane gas leak studying the negative effects on both the environment and individuals. Subject of the research is impact of accidental release of propane gas in in business zone "Ramići-Banja Luka", Banja Luka. The ALOHA software has been u...

The study presents results of the measurements of the atmospheric nitrogen dioxide concentration and simultaneous meteorological variables: average temperature, air pressure, and relative humidity, speed and wind direction. The data were collected from July 2015 to June 2017 at stations located in Banja Luka (locality Centre). Nitrogen dioxide is o...

Intensity of electromagnetic pollution is followed by rapid increasing of new telecommunication technologies over the years. In order to prevent enlarged exposed of general population with doses of electromagnetic radiation above allowed for general population, living as well as working environment around antenna systems should be tested. Using sop...

Clean, fresh air is the most important requirement for good indoor air quality (IAQ) in all buildings, but it is especially important with regard to the environments within hospitals and other healthcare facilities. The literature indicates that buildings with heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems may have an increased risk of si...

Clean, fresh air is the most important requirement for good indoor air quality (IAQ) in all buildings, but it is especially important with regard to the environments within hospitals and other healthcare facilities. The literature indicates that buildings with heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems may have an increased risk of si...

This study aimed at i) map the level of noise pollution at various locations of Faisalabad city, ii) assessment of comparative level of noise pollution at morning, noon and evening hours, and iii) its non-auditory effects on human health.

The main objectives of waste management are environmental preservation, the safeguarding of human health, and natural resources conservation. Material flow analysis/ substances flow analysis (MFA/SFA) method takes into account the consideration of the “metabolic” system of waste management, which means monitoring waste flows and substances within t...

A green chemistry approach for fabrication of active carbon, enriched with remediated iron is shown. Detailed characterization (HRSTEM, STM, and N 2 adsorption) was performed, followed by active carbon soaking in iron and manganese ionic solutions obtained from remediated mining sludge. Novel forms of active carbons with round or needle-like oxide...

Levels of pollutants in air samples from industrial zone of Zvornik with intensive traffic and industry were determined near Alumina Factory. Through experimental measuring, daily concentration was determined for sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone and PM10. Control air quality monitoring for basic pollutants was conducted on S...