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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vesna Bjegovic-Mikanovic, Helmut Wenzel, Ulrich Laaser
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of age, education, region, and wealth on women's subjective wellbeing in three Western Balkan countries. The results showed that women in Montenegro had the highest subjective wellbeing, with younger age, higher education, and wealth being important determinants.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Miro Govedarica, Aleksandra Radulovic, Dubravka Sladic
Summary: A reliable and efficient land administration is crucial for a country's development. Countries like Serbia, Montenegro, and the Republic of Srpska have encountered issues in maintaining cadastral records, prompting the need for modernization to provide more efficient cadastral information systems. By following international standards and developing a Land Administration Domain Model (LADM), these countries aim to improve their land administration practices.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ziaul H. Rana, Megan W. Bourassa, Filomena Gomes, Anuradha Khadilkar, Rubina Mandlik, Victor Owino, John M. Pettifor, Daniel E. Roth, Julie Shlisky, Prashanth Thankachan, Connie M. Weaver
Summary: Population calcium status depends on various factors, and there is currently no single indicator to accurately assess it.
ANNALS OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Vujadin Vesovic, Dragutin Jovanovic, Milos Arsic, Zoran Avramovic, Svetozar Sofijanic, Boban Djorovic, Natasa Gospic, Nena Tomovic, Dragan Milosevic, Mladen Dobric, Sinisa Arsic, Dragan Kostadinovic, Safet Kalac, Velibor Peulic, Tibor Fazekas, Dragana Rosulj, Dijana Medenica Mitrovic, Jasmin Hodzic, Marijana Prelevic, Milan Andric
Summary: This paper addresses the planning of the end-of-life phase of motor vehicle life cycles in Serbia and Montenegro, focusing on the influences on drivers during the active use and end-of-life phases. Through quantitative research and statistical analysis on a sample of 1240 drivers, the study reveals key findings about the market, business, and environment indicators that define these phases throughout the vehicle's life cycle.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mladen Markovic, Sara Lukic, Aleksandar Baumgertel
Summary: This study analyzes the snowdrift risk of the road network in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina and identifies the factors causing snowdrifts and the sensitivity of the road network to these factors. The South Banat region is the most sensitive to snowdrift formation. This research provides valuable guidelines for winter management plans and contributes to safety and environmental protection.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Milena Radomirovic, Nevenka Mijatovic, Milica Vasic, Bojan Tanaskovski, Milica Mandic, Lato Pezo, Antonije Onjia
Summary: The surface marine sediments in the Boka Kotorska Bay were found to be moderately polluted with lead, copper, and chromium due to anthropogenic factors. The highest pollution rate was observed at the shipyard location in the Bay of Tivat, with significant contamination of heavy metals like chromium, zinc, nickel, copper, lead, and arsenic.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kruna Ratkovic, Natasa Kovac, Marko Simeunovic
Summary: Air pollution is a significant environmental concern that affects human health and life. This study employs Support Vector Machine and hybrid LSTM regression models for air pollution prediction. By combining with Genetic Algorithm and using the bagging technique, this approach aims to enhance the accuracy and reliability of air pollution prediction.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Mats L. Junek, Aaron Jones, George Heckman, Catherine Demers, Lauren E. Griffith, Andrew P. Costa
Summary: This study found that routinely collected functional status measures from older hospitalized patients can effectively predict long term care facility readiness and death. The assessment of functional status can inform post-discharge care and planning for older adults.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Scott Raymond, Charles Todd, Jordi Ryall, Ben Fanson, John Koehn, Zeb Tonkin, Graeme Hackett, Justin O'Mahony, Kelvin Berry, Jason Lieschke, Meaghan Rourke, Keith Ward
Summary: Managing and conserving wild animal populations requires accurately documenting population changes over time. In this study, researchers used a spatially explicit capture-recapture model to understand the dynamics of a threatened crayfish population in the Murray River, Australia. The model revealed declining density, imbalanced sex ratios, skewed size structure, and limited movement, likely caused by illegal harvest. This study highlights the importance of SECR models in assessing population dynamics and informing conservation efforts.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mladen Grujicic, Marija Sekulic, Milos Stepovic, Natasa Zdravkovic, Vladan Markovic, Jagoda Gavrilovic, Mirjana Veselinovic, Jelena Vuckovic-Filipovic, Katarina Nikolic, Olivera Milovanovic, Branimir Radmanovic, Bojan Milosevic, Rada Vucic, Stefan Jakovljevic, Vesna Ignjatovic, Snezana Radovanovic
Summary: This study aimed to explore the correlation between the socioeconomic environment and the level of nutrition in the Serbian population. The research found that there are differences in overweight and obesity prevalence in different parts of Europe, and also between males and females. The study results indicate that the level of nutrition is significantly associated with the socioeconomic environment.
Article
Agronomy
Mirjana Lalosevic, Radivoje Jevtic, Vesna Zupunski, Stevan Masirevic, Branka Orbovic
Summary: Powdery mildew is a common and economically important disease in the wheat growing area of Serbia. A large-scale survey of its causal agent revealed high virulence complexity and genetic diversity in the population, which are influential factors for the damaging epidemics it can cause.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Predrag Bozic, Visnja Djordjic, Lidija Markovic, Dragan Cvejic, Nebojsa Trajkovic, Sabolc Halasi, Sergej Ostojic
Summary: The study found that the majority of Serbian children have breakfast every day, but only a small percentage consume enough fruits and vegetables daily, and children who skip breakfast are more likely to be obese.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nala H. Lee, Cynthia S. Q. Siew, Nadine H. N. Ng
Summary: Language endangerment is a pressing issue in the 21st century, with languages disappearing at alarming rates. Network analysis reveals the existence of linguistic hotspots and communities experiencing different levels of language threats. Geographically isolated languages are more likely to be critically endangered. Additionally, the structural properties of the spatial network are significantly associated with language endangerment outcomes, highlighting the importance of quantifying spatial structure.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Biology
Jing Ouyang, Sumei Zheng, Min Huang, Hongbo Tang, Xiaohui Qiu, Shoujin Chen, Zhangzhang Wang, Zhongdong Zhou, Yuren Gao, Yanpeng Xiong, Guohua Zeng, Jimin Huang, Jiugen He, Jun Ren, Hao Chen, Xueming Yan
Summary: This study presents a chromosome-level genome assembly of the Xingguo gray goose and explores the evolution of fat storage capacity in the goose liver. Through genomic resequencing, it is found that Chinese indigenous geese exhibit higher genetic diversity and a scientific conservation program can be established to preserve genetic variation. Furthermore, a natural mutation determining the white plumage of Chinese domestic geese is identified. These findings provide insights for marker-assisted breeding and further research on geese genetics and evolution.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tamara Drljaca, Branka Zukic, Vladimir Kovacevic, Branislava Gemovic, Kristel Klaassen-Ljubicic, Vladimir Perovic, Mladen Lazarevic, Sonja Pavlovic, Nevena Veljkovic
Summary: The study filled a gap in genetic research of the Serbian population by presenting the first targeted sequencing dataset of variants, identifying novel and more frequent variants as unique genetic determinants despite minimal differences from other European populations. The findings contribute to understanding genetics in modern Serbia and may have broader implications for genetic research in individuals of European descent.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Limnology
Marina Piria, Davor Zanella, Zoran Marcic, Marko Caleta, Sven Horvatic, Goran Jaksic, Ivana Buj, Momir Paunovic, Predrag Simonovic, Perica Mustafic
Summary: Recent intensive research in Croatia's large inland waters discovered a self-sustaining population of Babka gymnotrachelus in the main channel of the Danube and a small tributary, with no progress observed in other main tributaries. Future research should focus on confirming the localization of this species only to the Danube River and its northwestern tributaries in Croatia.
FUNDAMENTAL AND APPLIED LIMNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jelena Stankovic, Djuradj Milosevic, Boris Jovanovic, Dimitrija Savic-Zdravkovic, Ana Petrovic, Maja Rakovic, Nikola Stankovic, Milica Stojkovic Piperac
Summary: In a relatively pristine shallow pond, exposure to microplastics did not significantly impact colonization, species diversity, or abundance and biomass of functional feeding groups in the benthic community.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tea Zuliani, Janja Vidmar, Janez Scancar, Margareta Kracun Kolarevic, Stoimir Kolarevic, Momir Paunovic, Radmila Milacic
Summary: During extreme hydrological conditions such as floods, sediments and alluvial soils can be re-suspended, leading to increased concentration of solid particulate matter in the water column. This study evaluated the release of potentially toxic elements associated with solid particulate matter during flash floods. The results showed different contamination levels at the two sampling sites, indicating the importance of considering local river characteristics.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Natasa Popovic, Nikola Marinkovic, Dubravka Cerba, Maja Rakovic, Jelena Duknic, Momir Paunovic
Summary: Urban waters are often overlooked in biodiversity research, but this study highlights the impressive number of aquatic microhabitats present in a city and its surrounding urban area. The research investigates the faunistic and diversity patterns of waterbodies in the Belgrade functional urban area and assesses the effects of environmental factors on Chironomidae assemblages. The study identifies clear preferences and tolerances of different chironomid assemblages to specific habitat conditions and anthropogenic pressures, with waterbody type, water quality, temperature, and pollution playing important roles in the distribution and composition of the assemblages.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stoimir Kolarevic, Adrienn Micsinai, Reka Szanto-Egesz, Alena Lukacs, Margareta Kracun-Kolarevic, Ana Djordjevic, Danijela Vojnovic-Milutinovic, Jovana Jovanovir Maric, Alexander K. T. Kirschner, Andreas A. H. Farnleitner, Rita Linke, Aleksandar Dukic, Jovana Kostic-Vukovic, Momir Paunovic
Summary: Wastewater-based epidemiology surveillance can serve as an early warning tool for countries lacking wastewater treatment infrastructure, as demonstrated by the detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in Serbian surface waters. This study provides a potential method for epidemiological surveillance and highlights the need for quantitative data in wastewater-based epidemiology.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Jovana Jovanovic Maric, Stoimir Kolarevic, Jelena Dordevic, Karolina Sunjog, Ivan Nikolic, Ana Maric, Marija Ilic, Predrag Simonovic, Nikiforos Alygizakis, Kelsey Ng, Peter Oswald, Jaroslav Slobodnik, Bojana Zegura, Branka Vukovic-Gacic, Momir Paunovic, Margareta Kracun-Kolarevic
Summary: This study demonstrates the importance of employing a complex weight-of-evidence approach in environmental studies to accurately assess the impact of pollution on ecological systems. The use of multiple lines of evidence ensures that the full extent of pollution effects is considered.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Boris Liptak, Antonin Kouba, Jiri Patoka, Momir Paunovic, Pavol Prokop
Summary: Public knowledge and comprehension of biological invasions play a crucial role in management strategies. A survey revealed that increased awareness positively affects the willingness to protect native species and decrease support for invasive species.
HUMAN DIMENSIONS OF WILDLIFE
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
Boris Liptak, Antonin Kouba, Katarina Zoric, Lazaros Salvaras, Pavol Prokop, Momir Paunovic
Summary: The attractiveness of a species affects people's willingness to protect it, and endangered species receive higher protection willingness than invasive species. Using attractive species can promote the conservation and restoration of freshwater ecosystems.
Article
Biology
Boris Liptak, Katarina Zoric, Jiri Patoka, Antonin Kouba, Momir Paunovic
Summary: The aquarium pet trade is a source of potentially invasive crayfish species that can be introduced into new environments, posing a threat to native biodiversity and freshwater ecosystem functioning. Europe, particularly Serbia, is experiencing an increase in invasive crayfish species, such as the marbled crayfish and the red swamp crayfish, traded as ornamentals. The presence of these species in the pet trade could lead to their occurrence in the wild.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ana Atanackovic, Natasa Popovic, Nikola Marinkovic, Jelena Tomovic, Jelena Duknic, Jelena Stankovic, Momir Paunovic
Summary: The aim of this study was to analyze the distribution and ecological differentiation of oligochaete species with respect to environmental factors. The results revealed differences in oligochaete communities based on waterbody type and altitude. Total beta diversity was found to decrease with decreasing waterbody size, increasing substrate particle size, river flow velocity, and altitude. The study also identified specific preferences of certain families of Oligochaeta based on waterbody type.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Kittner, Alexander Kerndorff, Mathias Ricking, Marius Bednarz, Nathan Obermaier, Marcus Lukas, Mina Asenova, Gabor Bordos, Paul Eisentraut, Philipp Hohenblum, Hana Hudcova, Franko Humer, Toth Gyorgy Istvan, Michal Kirchner, Olena Marushevska, Denisa Nemejcova, Peter Oswald, Momir Paunovic, Manfred Sengl, Jaroslav Slobodnik, Karl Spanowsky, Madalina Tudorache, Helmut Wagensonner, Igor Liska, Ulrike Braun, Claus G. Bannick
Summary: In this study, a comprehensive microplastic screening was conducted in a large European river basin, covering the water column from source to estuary. Microplastics were detected in all samples, with polyethylene being the predominant polymer. The chosen approach of integrative sampling and determination of total plastic content was proven to be successful.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Kittner, Alexander Kerndor, Mathias Ricking, Marius Bednarz, Nathan Obermaier, Marcus Lukas, Mina Asenova, Gabor Bordos, Paul Eisentraut, Philipp Hohenblum, Hana Hudcova, Franko Humer, Toth Gyoergy Istvan, Michal Kirchner, Olena Marushevska, Denisa Nemejcova, Peter Oswald, Momir Paunovic, Manfred Sengl, Jaroslav Slobodnik, Karl Spanowsky, Madalina Tudorache, Helmut Wagensonner, Igor Liska, Ulrike Braun, Claus G. Bannick
Summary: In this study, a comprehensive microplastic screening was conducted in a large European river basin. Microplastics were detected in all samples, with polyethylene being the predominant polymer.
Article
Biology
Jozsef Szekeres, Arne Beermann, Thomas Neubauer, Miroslav Ocadlik, Momir Paunovic, Maja Rakovic, Bela Csanyi, Andras Varga, Alexander Weigand, Thomas Wilke, Zoltan Feher
Summary: This study examines the spread and distribution of a new alien gastropod species, Knipowitschii Clathrocaspia, in the Danube River. The species has been found in several countries along the river, and it appears to have expanded its range significantly in just six years.
ARCHIVES OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ana Atanackovic, Katarina Zoric, Momir Paunovic
Summary: The translation describes the discovery and rapid spread of non-indigenous Branchiodrilus hortensis in Serbia, suggesting its introduction in the Danube was likely human-mediated. Further monitoring of its distribution and population dynamics is necessary to assess potential impacts on the aquatic ecosystems.
BIOINVASIONS RECORDS
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Peter Borza, Bela Csanyi, Vjeran Danic, Lyubomir Kenderov, Lidija Kladaric, Margita Lest'akova, Tjasa Muc, Denisa Nemejcova, Miroslav Ocadlik, Momir Paunovic, Bernarda Rotar, Jozsef Szekeres, Marina Veseli, Katarina Zoric
Summary: The study presents records of peracarid crustaceans obtained during the 4th Joint Danube Survey in 2019, with a total of 21 species found in the Danube and its major tributaries. Invasive Ponto-Caspian species were the most common, with some extending beyond their known distribution. The presence of Gammarus spp. in the German Danube section may indicate an improvement in the status of native species in the region.
BIOINVASIONS RECORDS
(2021)