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A republic located south of HUNGARY, west of ROMANIA and BULGARIA, and part of the former YUGOSLAVIA. The capital is Belgrade.
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Coal is the dominant source of electricity in the world and in Serbia. Coal mining has multiple adverse impacts on water resources including: alterations in the hydrological regime (cutoff or watercourse displacement), alterations in the hydro-geological regime (lowering of groundwater levels and yields of the surrounding aquifers) and deterioratio...
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Skin melanoma is very rarely found in the genital region. Additionally, out of all penile skin malignancies, melanoma is one of the rarest, with no cases reported before in the Balkan region. A 68-year-old male presented with atypical and irregular pigmented skin lesions on his left flank and penile shaft. After dermoscopy and radiological work-up,...
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The reason for the PROTESTS and "Proclamation" is not the situation in Serbia. It is probably a matter of orchestrated, mass hysteria, caused by the nuclear threat, the genocide in Gaza, the prolongation of the crisis in Kosovo and the actions of non-governmental organizations (USAID and the like from the time of the Democratic Party government in...
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Purpose: A prerequisite for successfully performing the duties of a school police officer is their good collaboration with other entities in the school. The aim of the research is to explore the perception of school police officers regarding the quality of their collaboration with other entities in schools. Design/Methods/Approach: The survey was c...
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Romania in European and International Context: An Overview of a Century Romania in European and International Context: An Overview of a Century Author(s): Cristina Maria Dogot Subject(s): Book-Review Keywords: REVIEW; Summary/Abstract: BOOK REVIEW Journal: L’Europe Unie, Year: 17/2021, Issue No: 17, Page Range: 188-192, Page Count: 5, Language: E...
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In this paper, the author deals with certain aspects of the legal protection of minority shareholders, namely the party status of minority shareholders in proceedings before the Securities Commission, the limits of review of the bidder’s request by the Securities Commission, the active identifi cation of minority shareholders in an administrative d...
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Goals : The aim of this paper was to do a demographic analysis of the population of pregnant women in Serbia and to summarize data regarding: their health related habits during pandemic years, pregnancy course, and the impact the COVID-19 pandemic on their mental health. Methods : The study was prospective observational non-randomized study in the...
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Accurate forecasting of river flows is essential for effective water resource management, flood risk reduction and environmental protection. The ongoing effects of climate change, in particular the shift in precipitation patterns and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, necessitate the development of advanced forecasting models. This...
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Emergency remote teaching was first introduced in the educational system of the Republic of Serbia during the COVID-19 pandemic, not as a planned change but as an imposed solution aimed at suppressing this infectious disease. This raises the question of the sustainability of remote teaching after the pandemic and the effects and experiences with em...
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The field of business and human rights has attracted widespread attention during the last decades in academia and practice. Still, there has been relatively little attention to it by South East European states. Governments of the region lack a coherent engagement with the implications of corporate activities on human rights and the rule of law. Thi...
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Since the late 1980s Serbia has travelled a long way, from communist authoritarianism to democracy and then back again below a democratic threshold. Its hesitant transition from communism was part of the wave of regime change in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union amidst the global ‘third wave’ of democratization in the last quarter of the 20th cen...
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This study examines the climatology of freezing rain events in Belgrade, Serbia, from 1949 to 2022. The analysis shows that most of these events occur in the winter months (January, February and December), with some also occurring in the transition months of March, October and November. It is noteworthy that freezing rain in Belgrade is usually of...
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Drug-resistant forms of TB continue to be the global public health threats. Multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) is defined as TB resistant to rifampicin and isoniazid, essential anti-TB drugs. Both MDR-TB and rifampicin-resistant TB (RR-TB) are treated with second line anti-TB drugs. Preventing the progression of a drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB)...
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Istraživanje kvaliteta aktive bankarskog sektora je vrlo izazovno, kontinuirano aktuelno, složeno i značajno. Kvalitet aktive u značajnoj meri utiče na ukupne performanse bankarskog sektora. Otuda je neophodno što efikasnije upravljati kvalitetom aktive bankarskog sektora. Imajući to u vidu, uovom radu se analizira dinamika kvaliteta aktive bankars...
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Salmonella spp. infections pose a significant threat to both animal and public health, with various serotypes affecting a wide range of hosts. This case report investigates an outbreak of salmonellosis on a chinchilla farm in Serbia, focusing on the clinical, pathological, and microbiological aspects of the infection. Two chinchilla cadavers were b...
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In this study, we present new faunistic data on spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) from the Western Balkans. Our findings include the first records of six genera and 23 species for Kosovo: Micaria (2 species), Nomisia (2 species), Allagelena (1 species), Alopecosa (1 species), Ballus (1 species), Cheiracanthium (1 species), Clubiona (1 species), Dipoena...
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Water quantity is often analyzed throughout mean annual and seasonal discharges in various studies worldwide. This paper aims to present water discharge trends in the lower parts of the Una, Sana, and Vrbanja rivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the largest Serbian national river Velika Morava and its tributaries Jasenica and Resava rivers in Serbi...
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In the complex conditions of intensive pig breeding, respiratory diseases remain a significant health and economic challenge, despite substantial progress in diagnostics and control measures. This study analyzes the pathoanatomical and histopathological changes in the respiratory organs of dead pigs from different production categories, as well as...
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In the present study, the species diversity of Fusarium graminearum species complex was investigated based on morphological, pathogenic, toxicological and genetic characteristics. Fifty-two isolates, derived from small grains from 20 different locations in Serbia, were studied. The phylogenetic analysis of seven selected sequences of three gene reg...
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The present study examines the decentralization of public administration in Romania, Croatia, North Macedonia, and Serbia, adopting a comparative perspective grounded in historical institutionalism. It explores the path taken in decentralisation in these postcommunist states, assessing the influence of EU accession. Drawing on primary sources such...
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Women researchers have made significant contributions to materials science despite long-standing challenges of gender biases and stereotypes. This Focus Issue on Women’s Achievements and Perspectives in Materials Sciences celebrates the achievements of women in the field of material research by collecting outstanding articles of original research w...
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Background Pharmacogenomics offers a possibility of anticipating drug response based on individuals’ genetic profiles and represents a step toward implementation of personalized treatment through routine genetic testing. Development of highthroughput sequencing technologies aided identification and interpretation of variants in many pharmacogenes s...
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This study investigates the attitudes of local communities in Western Serbia toward tourism development, with a focus on the potential for implementing community-based tourism (CBT) as a sustainable model. CBT emphasizes local community involvement in tourism planning and benefits, fostering inclusivity and enhancing socio‑economic well‑being. By s...
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Rage and bullets have become the natural background scene of everyday life in Serbia. At least the words are often shot like real bullets by the haters of new ideas and progress from a retrograde village-society rules to modern civilized customs, to the attainment and implementation of European and US values, and an overall advancement of society....
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Political pluralization in Bosnia and Herzegovina began in 1990, with the formation of the first political parties. Immediately after the formation of the Party of Democratic Action-SDA (bos. Stranka demokratske akcije, May 1990), the Serb Democratic Party of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Srpska demokratska stranka, SDS) was formed on July 12, 1990. The...
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This chapter focuses on Discourse Analysis as a micro study of political culture and conflict resolution in a specific context (that of relations between Kosovo and Serbia). The concept of political culture is highly complex and multi-layered. Its dynamic nature makes its effect on politics nebulous , especially as a means of resolution of conflict...
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Although the 50-mile ultramarathon is one of the most common race distances, it has received little scientific attention. The objective of this study was to assess how an athlete’s age group, sex, nationality, and the race location, affect race speed. Utilizing a dataset with ultramarathon races from 1863 to 2022, a machine learning model based on...
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Substantial shifts in our way of life prompt us to consider creating smarter, more sustainable cities. The construction of smart cities has become increasingly popular in both systematic studies and international policies. The research seeks to identify the main barriers to smart cities by reviewing the existing literature and consulting with subje...
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The importance of greenery in conditions when the quality of the environment is one of the most pressing problems of life in the city, acquires a new dimension. Excessive construction of the area, increased concentration of residents, high frequency of traffic, presence of a large number of pollutants, lack of natural surroundings, are just some of...
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Obesityis one of the most common risks for chronic non-communicable diseases. The aim of this work was to assess changes in nutritional status and body composition in working adults after nutrition counseling. The research was conducted during 2022 at the College of Vocational Studies in Subotica, Serbia. The initial assessment included 31 particip...
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This chapter examines the phenomenon of workplace abuse in low-level production positions, with a particular focus on Serbia. Utilizing existing research and a unique approach, it analyzes key challenges and psychophysical processes encountered by manufacturing operators, including shift work and work-life balance, prolonged standing, work-related...
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Ever since the first discovery of urn burials in eastern Serbia during the 1980s, their dating has been uncertain and based on distant analogies and typological parallels. In this paper, we present radiocarbon dates from five urn cemeteries and three associated settlement sites, showing that the initial dating (Late Bronze Age; 14th–11th BCE) is hi...
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Modern transportation planning, building and city management tendencies are based on smart and green sustainability. Sustainable mobility and traffic safety can be improved by raising awareness of gender diversity in travel behaviour. The city of Novi Sad (Serbia) has had a tradition of traffic surveys for about 50 years. All measures for improveme...
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Due to the large-scale disappearance of grasslands there is an urgent need for revitalization. It calls for consistent and accessible monitoring and mapping plans, and an integrated management approach. However, revitalization efforts often focus solely on the vegetation component, and skip the link to other animal species that perform vital functi...
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The European Union (EU) has consistently positioned itself as a committed normative power, dedicated to the promotion of liberal democratic values both within its borders and beyond. In this context, promotion of democracy stands as a fundamental objective of its foreign policy, and it leverages a variety of tools to exert influence. The post-Socia...
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The Jadar deposit (Serbia) is a unique end member of the volcano-sedimentary Li deposit class, where the main ore mineral is jadarite (LiNaSiB3O7(OH)), to date only recorded at the Jadar locality. We provide the first account of the features of the Jadar deposit based on the study of drill hole material, complemented by petrographic analysis, whole...
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A forensic pathologist and a bloodstain pattern analyst are involved in determining the manner and the mechanism of death, but based on different scientific approaches. Our work presents the benefits of a holistic approach to forensic expertise. We have analyzed and described three cases. In all cases, the initial police investigation had concluded...
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Citation: Štrbanović, R.; Šimić, B.; Stanišić, M.; Poštić, D.; Trkulja, N.; Oro, V.; Stanisavljević, R. Seed Quality and Seedling Growth After Applying Ecological Treatments to Crimson Clover Seeds. Plants 2025, 14, 839. Abstract: The effect of different treatments on the seed quality of crimson clover (Tri-folium incarnatum L.) from six localities...
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U ovom radu se komparativno posmatraju okolnosti života jevrejske zajednice u Rumuniji i Srbiji. Uprkos nesrazmernomj veličini jevrejske zajedenice, autori prate povezanost ovih kneževina po pitanju rešavanja jevrejskog pitanja, odnosno intenzivne aktivnosti britanske diplomatije da bude medijator u rešavanju ovog pitanja. Osnov za komparaciju auto...
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Following events such as extreme precipitation, floods, storms and hurricanes, litter accumulation in rivers increases. After these events, it is important to identify the areas of litter accumulation in rivers to protect the aquatic ecosystem, prevent secondary disasters from occurring, and prevent this litter from being transported to the seas an...
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The article is related to mitigation of magnetic field emitted by a 10/0.4 kV substation located in a primary school in Belgrade, Serbia. During the first testing in the classroom located directly above the substation, the measured values of magnetic flux density significantly exceeded the reference level of 40 μT prescribed by Serbian legislation,...
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The extraordinary circumstances brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic have posed significant challenges to existing business practices and led to significant market changes, both globally and locally. The fashion industry was no exception, experiencing an existential crisis as production came to a halt, retail stores were closed and demand drastic...
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The flipped classroom is a blended learning model that combines metacognitive activities in classrooms with the independent exploration of low cognitive levels outside of school using digital platforms such as videos, slides, articles, and class notes. The subject of research includes the study of the innovative approach of the flipped classroom mo...
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Introduction Transplant renal artery stenosis (TRAS) is a potentially treatable posttransplant complication, primarily presenting with arterial hypertension and allograft dysfunction. Its prevalence in children with posttransplant hypertension ranges from 5% to 15%. Diagnosis is typically made through invasive angiography following suspicion raised...
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Crop production in plastic greenhouses is one of the major sources of plastic pollution worldwide. The main hypothesis of this study is that the regular use of mulch film in greenhouses leads to the cumulative accumulation of microplastic particles (MPs) in the soil, which ultimately leads to changes in the soil properties. Therefore, the main obje...
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This study explores the establishment of intersectoral linkages between agriculture, hospitality, and tourism in the microregion of AP Vojvodina, Serbia, with a focus on developing a model that identifies the key factors for its effective implementation. For research purposes, the Delphi method, pilot testing, and advanced statistical techniques ar...
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Background/Objectives: Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is characterized by the absence of the expression of estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2. As there are no specific targeted therapies, TNBC patients often face an aggressive clinical course. The expression of the androgen receptor (AR) h...
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The UN’s 2021 Principles on Effective Interviewing for Investigations and Information Gathering, also known as the Mendez Principles, promote an alternative approach to interviews, interrogations, and information acquisition by public officials. The document emphasizes the need to avoid coercion, psychological manipulation, and other forms of mistr...
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This study examines the spatial and temporal variability of precipitation seasonality across Serbia using various seasonality indices. The research focuses on understanding the intra- and inter-annual variability of precipitation regimes over two sub-periods: 1946–1984 and 1985–2023. For this purpose, monthly precipitation data from 24 synoptic sta...
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Soil erosion and wildfires are frequent natural disasters that threaten the environment. Identifying and zoning susceptible areas are crucial for the implementation of preventive measures. The Šar Mountains are a national park with rich biodiversity and various climate zones. Therefore, in addition to protecting the local population from natural di...
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The economic situation of farms is determined by a number of factors, which have been widely described in the literature. One factor is market integration, which shapes the farmer’s position in the food supply chain. The involvement of farmers in the integration may be related to their social capital, although this hypothesis has not been fully ver...
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Introduction This study explored the complex relationship between anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue, and satisfaction among long-term care (LTC) workers following the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the study assessed psychometric properties of the Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) scale, to ensure a reliable and valid instrument for iden...
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Searching for the Neolithic along the Vardar-Morava River corridor revealed several new sites in a previously underexplored region. Multidisciplinary investigations at Svinjarička Čuka identified Neolithic and Bronze Age occupation. Highlights presented here demonstrate the potential of this new key site for enriching our understanding of the prehi...
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Entrepreneurial initiatives represent an important tool for the economic empowerment of women in rural areas, allowing them to generate additional sources of income, reduce poverty rates, and improve their social integration. This research analyzes the role of entrepreneurial initiatives in empowering women in rural areas of Serbia, with a particul...
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The experiment with low-input technology of soybean was conducted at the research and study field "Radmilovac", Faculty of Agriculture Belgrade in 2022 on the luvic chernozem soil type, in completely randomized blocks. Cropping system included tillage with a disc harrow at 20-25 cm with the complete previous crop residues incorporation and the pres...
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The examination of the effects of sustainable growing systems on the grain yield of winter wheat was conducted at the research and study field "Radmilovac" of Faculty of Agriculture (44 o 45' N, 20 o 35' E Serbia, 130 m above mean see level). Investigations was conducted in 2016/17 and 2017/18 on the luvic chernozem soil type, in completely randomi...
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The Special Issue of the journal Sustainability entitled "Sustainable Tourism and Use of Natural Resources—Contemporary Practices and Management Challenges" contains nine original and two review papers and covers the various ways in which tourism and natural resources are related. It presents analyses of the possibilities and challenges for the suc...
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Marburg virus (MARV) is one of the deadliest human zoonotic pathogens, historically traced back to Uganda, in East African-cave-dwelling Egyptian fruit bats (Rousettus aegyptiacus), the probable cradle of MARV. Since its first identification in Germany and Serbia in 1967 due to laboratory contamination, MARV has caused 18 outbreaks in humans in Sub...
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Oral health is integral part of general health. The aim of this study was to assess the self-perceived oral health, presence of dentures and missing teeth in the adult population of Serbia and to determinate the socio-economic inequalities. The study represents a secondary analysis of data obtained from the fourth National Health Survey of the Repu...
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Intercropping, as the ecological method, is one of the actions that can reduce problems with weeds. This paper deals with results of the effects of different intercropping pattern and fertilizers on weediness of red maize-black soyabean intercropping system in two-year period (2011-2012). Trial was set up on chernozem soil type in the experimental...
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Alfa BK University from Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, Institute for Strategic Studies and Development “Petar Karic”, in co-operation with its partner institutions on the Project U 01/2023 GREEN ECONOMY IN THE ERA OF DIGITALIZATION, as well as with its following co-organising partner organizations: Institute for International Politics and Economics...
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Background/Aims: This study was conducted with the aim of assessing the mental well-being of general practitioners (GPs) amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia. These findings are intended to provide valuable insights to primary care stakeholders about the potential need for support interventions. Materials and Methods: In the context of the intern...
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Summary It looks now that not "American" but that invasion of Russia is an EU plan. And this is ridiculous. The main claim in this book is that our so-called "moral position" is determined largely by our concerns ("Theory of concerns", first chapter). The concept I am introducing is that people join together in communities also based on some specia...
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The study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the digital competencies of teachers and the educational achievements of students, focusing on Serbia and comparisons with other countries. For this study, a survey was conducted in three phases, completed by teachers. The time periods during which the surveys were filled out are characteris...
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The ideological underpinnings of the Great Replacement Theory, which frames Muslims as a threat to Europe, originated in Serbia and emboldened a wider narrative of anti-Muslim hate across Western milieus (Dillon, Joshi and Sabic-El-Rayess, 2024; Vieten and Poynting, 2022; Dixit, 2022; Mujanovic, 2021). The othering of Bosnian Muslims (Bosniaks), an...
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The aim of this study is to examine the impact of key competitiveness factors on sustainable business performance in the hospitality sector through the application of an integrated approach, from the perspective of hotel service users. The research was conducted on a sample of 1640 hotel guests who stayed in hotels operating in the Republic of Serb...
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The external and internal challenges have been compelling organizations to adapt their busi-ness strategies to enhance their market positioning. One effective approach for organizationsto improve their market position and positively influence employees' attitudes and behaviorsis by implementing various forms of flexible work arrangements. This rese...
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ACCEPTED PAPER Introduction. Venomous snakebites in Serbia are neither too frequent nor extremely dangerous. Nevertheless, some can lead to complications or even death. Case report. On December 24, 2023, a young man was admitted to hospital after being bitten by a snake, believed to be Vipera ammodytes. He was in a state of shock, unconscious, with...
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This introductory article clarifies the main points expressed in this collection of papers andthe project “Cultural Transfer Europe-Serbia from the 19th to the 21st Century”. It explains the mainconcepts used in this project and the specific issues when using European cultural transfer to analyzethe impact of Europeanizations on the fringes of Euro...
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The aim of the paper is to briefly present the hygienic and sanitary conditions of life of prisoners in the prison institutions of the Principality and Kingdom of Serbia, based on preserved testimonies of prisoners, as well as literature and sources related to the Belgrade County Court, the Požarevac Penitentiary, and some other prison facilities i...
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Dear Colleagues and Fellow Scientists, on behalf of the Organizers we have the pleasure to announce the LET'S GIVE IT A SPIN! Workshop on recent progress, development, and applications of two-dimensional magnets in spintronics which will be held from May 21st to 23rd, 2025 in Belgrade, Serbia. Applications are open until April 1st! More information...
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Objectives: (i) To evaluate the possible exposure of newly diagnosed lung cancer patients to selected lifestyle, environmental, occupational, and dietary risk factors and (ii) to assess the differences in exposures of small-cell (SCLC) and non-small-cell (NSCLC) lung cancer patients to those risk factors. Methods: In this study, 205 newly diagnosed...
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The volume and structure of agricultural production depend on many different factors, including environmental, climatic, weather, economic, development potential of the agricultural sector, but also on historical conditions, etc. This study aimed to determine the diversification of the obtained agricultural production per capita of the EU candidate...
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Апстракт: У овом раду ћемо се осврнути на оснивање Нахијског суда у Пожаревцу 1821, што је претеча окружних судова и наставак институције нахијских судова Првог устанка, и на континуитет институције окружних судова у Србији, која је постојала од Устава Кнежевине Србије 1838. до Закона о уређењу судова Републике Србије из 2008. године, у организацио...
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Background/Objectives: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a significant global health challenge, affecting millions worldwide. Among its various manifestations, femoropopliteal atherosclerotic disease presents a unique challenge due to the biomechanical stresses on the superficial femoral artery (SFA) and popliteal artery (PA). Despite advancements...
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In this paper, we present the case of hail prevention policy in Serbia for over 50 years from 1967 to the present. We analyze the evolution of official hail prevention policy from the perspective of evidence-based policymaking and science-policy interaction, assuming that scientific evidence contributes to policy through problem definition, the app...
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Abstract: Background/Objectives: Dyslexia, a prevalent reading disorder, substantially affects children’s educational and social development. Early diagnosis is essential for timely intervention; however, Serbia lacks a standardized instrument for assessing dyslexia in primary school children. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and predic...
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The COVID-19 pandemic led to unprecedented changes in different aspects of human life, including a significant impact on education systems. This study aimed to explore the public perception of education during the initial five weeks of emergency remote education (ERE) in Serbia in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. In a five week timeframe start...
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The study of obsidian artefacts in the Central Balkans has predominantly focused on the Neolithic period, leaving the role of this material in the subsequent Copper (Eneolithic) and Bronze Ages largely underexplored. This paper presents the initial results of a detailed technotypological analysis of 39 obsidian artefacts recovered from four archaeo...
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Plastics are integral to daily life due to their flexibility, durability, low viscosity, and poor conductivity. However, UV exposure, weathering, and biodegradation fragment plastics into microplastics and nano plastics, forming a heterogeneous mix categorized as Large Microplastics (5mm to 1mm), Small Microplastics (1mm to 1μm), and Nano Plastics...
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Many countries, especially small and underdeveloped countries of the world, increasingly search for new models that would help them attract young highly educated professionals to educate themselves in the high education institutions within their borders, thus influencing their better position on the global market. Relying on the push and pull facto...
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Purpose The protection of public order (and peace) in Serbia is the subject of several legal regulations, but the Public Order and Peace Act is systemic in this area. From the very beginning of the creation of Serbian statehood, there was a need to protect public order in order to achieve a harmonized system in the realization of human rights and f...
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This article ethnographically examines how a family in a Serbian industrial town managed household debt, focusing on a young woman navigating the aftermath of her parents’ layoffs following the privatization of a copper-processing company. It explores how gender, age, class, kin relations, and disability shaped her “financial gymnastics.” Challengi...
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The paper presents the results of a study on the use of ChatGPT, an increasingly popular tool among English language students striving to enhance their academic writing skills. This emerging technology introduces both opportunities and challenges for educators and researchers, particularly concerning plagiarism issues and the difficulty of identify...
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The complete text will remain just during 10 days. Summary (first ed. Nov. 2022) The main claim in this book is that our so-called "moral position" is determined largely by our concerns ("Theory of concerns", first chapter). The concept I am introducing is that people join together in communities also based on some special interests and concerns....
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Silver lime is a thermophilic, calciphile species that thrives in xero-mesophilic forest communities. The westernmost edge of its natural distribution is Zrinska Gora Mountain in central Croatia, where it is found in almost all types of forest vegetation, albeit with varying frequencies. Its ecological optimum is in specific ravines and grooves, wh...
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This paper examines sustainable industrial practices in Serbia, particularly in the mining and energy sector, focusing on the potential of flotation tailings and fly ash, as materials with the largest share in disposed waste in Serbia in 2023 (95%). It highlights the environmental challenges of mining waste and explores innovative approaches to was...
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The demographic potential of the settlements in the Visok micro-region has been significantly disrupted since 1948. The latest census (2022) shows that the Visok micro-region now consists of very small settlements, all with fewer than 100 inhabitants. In all 22 villages of the Visok micro-region, there are only 504 inhabitants, with unfavorable age...
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Serbia, like nearly every other nation in the world, is putting into practice a green transition strategy to create a low-carbon economy founded on sustainability objectives. As a result, a system is established that will grow and develop based on protecting the environment while honoring the social and economic facets of business. This paper aims...
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In recent years, the hospitality industry has faced increasing challenges in retaining qualified staff, with work-life balance emerging as a critical factor in employee satisfaction and retention. Despite extensive research on work-life balance in various sectors, limited attention has been paid to the specific dynamics within the hospitality secto...
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The aim of the work: Justification of the composition of emulsion cream with extracts of Lespedeza bicolor. Materials and methods: In the development of the emulsion base of the cream, corn oil (Ukraine), propylene glycol (Germany), purified water, emulsifiers: xyliance (France), prolipid 141 (USA) and lamecrem (France) were used. The composition o...
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African swine fever (ASF) is a highly fatal viral haemorrhagic disease affecting pigs. This study uses official surveillance data to investigate the persistence and spread of ASF in wild boar populations in Serbia from 2020 to 2024. A total of 480 ASF cases were analysed, with spatiotemporal clustering conducted via SaTScan™ and proximity analyses...