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Published: 18.06.2023.

 It is in practice that illiterate people, instead of signing documents, where a personal signature is required, make an impression of the index finger of their right hand. This is done with the help of persons in legally authorized services: in municipal registry offices, courts, police and notaries. The procedure for fingerprint authenticati...

By DANE BRANKOVIĆ, VLADIMIR BRANKOVIĆ

 The negative effects of climate change that occur because of natural cycles and anthropogenic action are reflected in all aspects of the environment and life of modern man: human health, ecosystems, economy, social issues, and the like. This is evidenced by the extreme values of climate parameters (high summer temperatures, heavy rainfall, an...

By MILANA RADUJKOVIĆ

 Conventional livestock production is still the dominant form of livestock production in the Republic of Serbia. However, there are also great opportunities for the development of organic livestock production. In order for a farm to pass the certification and receive the organic farm label, it is necessary for the farm to fulfil a number of co...

By MILENA MILOJEVIĆ, SUZANA KNEŽEVIĆ, GORAN STANIŠIĆ, MILAN GLIŠIĆ

 The number and size of vessels are increasing every day, and the maritime industry is becoming one of the leading factors of global pollution. This paper will present the basic methods and simulations which will show that significant environmental and energy efficiency benefits can be achieved by optimizing the vessel’s route. A detaile...

By MIROSLAV VUKIČEVIĆ, BALŠA DRAŠKOVIĆ, PETAR MUSTUR, TEODOR ŠOROVIĆ

 The energy certification of buildings in Serbia has brought numerous changes, related to the way new buildings are designed, but also a significant need for energy rehabilitation of existing buildings. The aim of this paper is to examine the effectiveness of the most commonly used facade assemblies, considering that the facade of a building i...

By MARINA NIKOLIĆ TOPALOVIĆ, SNEŽANA BAJIĆ, VANJA SIMIĆ

 The main goal of the work is to describe the state, indicators, goals, policies and measures in the dimension of decarbonization, which refers to the subdimension - emission and removal of greenhouse gases in the Republic of Srpska (B&H), based on data from the still working document Energy and Climate Plan of the Republic of Srpska. This...

By MAJA MRKIĆ-BOSANČIĆ, NOVAK DAMJANOVIĆ, VELJKO VUKOVIĆ

 The use of solar panels for the production of electric energy for one's own needs is at the beginning in Serbia. The adoption of the Law on Renewable Energy Sources and by-laws on the status of prosumer has initiated a greater interest of both households and business entities in greater use of energy produced in this way.In addition to simpli...

By ANA RADOJEVIĆ, IVAN POPOVIĆ, MARIJA MATEJIĆ, MARKO PANTIĆ, JASMINA SKERLIĆ

 The global energy landscape is mired in persistent challenges characterized by the depletion of fossil fuel reserves and volatile, elevated energy prices. The extensive utilization of fossil fuels has engendered adverse environmental repercussions, substantially augmenting atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases. This has ...

By IVAN POPOVIĆ, MILAN DJORDJEVIĆ, MARKO PANTIĆ, JASMINA SKERLIĆ

 In the paper, the authors problematize the process of approaching the Western Balkan countries to membership in the European Union through the analysis of the process of stabilization and association from the aspect of fulfilling the criteria for membership in the European Union. In fact, the main goal of the paper is to determine whether thi...

By CVIJETIN ŽIVANOVIĆ, BESIM DURAKOVIĆ

 The paper presents the concept of competitiveness of the city's economy. Its growing importance in the theory and policy of the competitiveness of certain urban areas is highlighted. The concept of city competitiveness means a kind of theoretical and methodological unification of the general and local dimensions of the multi-level category of...

By SRĐAN MILICEVIĆ, DANIJELA DESPOTOVIĆ, SLOBODAN CVETANOVIĆ, LELA RISTIĆ

 The authors investigate the external solvency of three Balkan countries, two of which are socalled late transition countries (Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia), while Bulgaria is a country that has completed the transition and become a member of the European Union since 2007. Two indicators of external solvency are analysed: External debt/g...

By DANIJELA DESPOTOVIĆ, SRĐAN MILICEVIĆ, VLADIMIR NEDIĆ, SLOBODAN CVETANOVIĆ

 The dominant model of the economy, in the world and in our country, is still a linear model, that is, a linear economy based on the assumptions that natural resources are available in abundance, easy to obtain and cheap to dispose of. In contrast to the aforementioned, the circular economy represents a regenerative economic system within whic...

By ZORAN ANIŠIĆ, JELENA DEMKO-RIHTER, MARIJA PANTELIĆ

 Current public sector reforms, aimed at improving its efficiency and effectiveness, require financial information that reflects the effects of business activities no only on engaged financial but on total economic resources. There is always a dilemma which of accounting models can be applied in the public sector to best meet the requirements ...

By DRAGAN VUKASOVIĆ, OGNJEN BAKMAZ, BILJANA BJELICA

 Due to the consequences caused by the crisis of the COVID-19 virus pandemic (interrupted supply chains), energy crisis, geopolitical crisis (war conflicts between Russia and Ukraine) resulting in high inflation, the working paper analyzes, tests and quantifies the impact of gold price movements on daily rates of return from investment activit...

By MARKO MILOŠEVIĆ, OGNJEN BAKMAZ

18.06.2023. Original scientific paper
THE INFLUENCE OF DIGITAL MEDIA ON MODERN BUSINESS

 The modern era is shaped by intense competition and demanding consumers, which is why companies abandon traditional communication methods and focus on digital media imposed by the development of information technologies. The presence of the company on the Internet is not a goal, but something that is taken for granted. The attention of the ma...

By SIMONIDA VILIĆ, ILIĆ MILANA, AJDER DAJANA

 The common agricultural policy of the European Union for the period 2023-2027 aims to stop environmental degradation and reverse it in favour of climate change mitigation, efficient use of limited natural resources and biodiversity conservation. Agriculture in the European Union (EU) is strongly influenced by the Common Agricultural Policy (C...

By MILICA STANKOVIĆ, TIANA ANĐELKOVIĆ

 The Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union has been widely known for more than 60 years. The aim of this joint policy is to ensure an adequate supply of food, given that after the war and years of hunger, people could not adequately enjoy the presence of a variety of foods. Current food systems are characterized by the overproductio...

By MILICA STANKOVIĆ, TIANA ANĐELKOVIĆ

 The digital transformation of businesses is currently experiencing significant improvements, supported by the use of artificial intelligence. The manufacturing sector is being substantially transformed using emerging technologies. Consequently, the manufacturing environment has become more dynamic and complex, causing more interdependencies, ...

By NENAD MEDIĆ, ZORAN ANIŠIĆ

 The subject of this research paper is the possibility of improving supply chain management (SCM) using electronic business. In order to be competitive, a company needs to develop in line with market trends. The impact of electronic business on SCM has led to the development of eSCM, which creates new business opportunities in the market. Thi...

By LIDIJA PAUNOVIĆ, SANDRA MILUNOVIĆ KOPRIVICA, OLGA RISTIĆ

 The paper provides an overview of the application of the Gray Wolf Optimization (GWO) algorithm in the management of electrical energy. Modern society cannot function without the use of electricity. In every household, there are various appliances that consume electricity, some of which are larger while others are smaller consumers. The main ...

By OLGA RISTIĆ, MILAN VESKOVIĆ, SANDRA MILUNOVIC KOPRIVICA, SRĐAN NOGO, LIDIJA PAUNOVIĆ

 Accessible or barrier-free tourism is still an under-researched area in tourism research in Hungary. With a better management and a more focused marketing, better access and more successful involvement of this this target group with special needs is an unused reserve in tourism development. Based on the results of a questionnaire survey, the ...

By TIBOR GONDA, ZOLTÁN RAFFAY

18.06.2023. Review Scientific Paper
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION AND MANAGEMENT

 The man is a piece which is in the environment of others where it can directly provide the important information that are necessary for the wise direction of its own and their activities. Many important facts are located outside of place and time or remain hidden within them. For example, the "true" or "real" attitudes, beliefs and emotions o...

By SLAĐANA LOLIĆ, BILJANA RAĐENOVIĆ KOZIĆ

 Our personal lives and our work commitments should be in balance. Many female employees face the double burden of their careers and families. Previous studies have established that there are differences in women's work behavior by marital status, but these results are still largely unclear and sometimes questionable. The aim of this research ...

By IVKA TALIĆ

 The majority of authors in previous researches agree that strategic corporate goals should be clear, timely, transparent and accessible to all stakeholders. What is not yet completely clear and sufficiently researched is how much the perception of these goals by employees as stakeholders affects their motivation? The goal of this research is ...

By IVKA TALIĆ

 In order to appropriately approach the socialization process, which is extremely important for young athletes, it is desirable that coaches, as well as all members of a sports club, be familiar with the basic knowledge regarding this process. It is important to distinguish between sources and agents of socialization, where the main source is ...

By MILOVAN TOMIĆ, BOJANA OSTOJIĆ, BORIS LATINOVIĆ, IRENA PETRUŠIĆ

 Nowdays, when the world is changing really fast, it is necessary to be ready to react and adapt to all the changes, both within the organization and in the external environment. Proper managment of branding of an individual, organization, company all the way up to the level of one country is very important and it leads us to successfull respo...

By BOJANA OSTOJIĆ, JELENA RUŽIĆ, JELENA STOŠIĆ, IRENA PETRUŠIĆ

18.06.2023. Review Scientific Paper
IMPULSE BUYING OF FASHION PRODUCTS

 Vendors utilize various sales strategies to secure the greatest possible return and the most favorable customer experience. One of the most commonly used sales promotion method refers to discounts that can be highlighted in a variety of ways with the aim of encouraging customers to buy products. The subject of the paper is the analysis of the...

By MILICA SLIJEPČEVIĆ, KAROLINA PERČIĆ, STEFAN ALIMPIĆ

 The introduction provides a review of the context that favors ethnocentrism and leads to this phenomenon. The paper explains the meaning of the very term and provides the general characteristics of consumer ethnocentrism, connecting the emergence of this phenomenon with ethnocentrism itself. The subject of the paper is consumer ethnocentrism ...

By MILICA SLIJEPČEVIĆ, STEFAN ALIMPIĆ

18.06.2023. Original scientific paper
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN DIGITAL MARKETING

 The aim of this paper is to investigate the impact of artificial intelligence on consumers, the familiarity of consumers with artificial intelligence, as well as the interaction of consumers with tools that use artificial intelligence in their work. The main conclusions of the research indicate that marketing is increasingly changing and adap...

By NIKOLA VOJVODI, MLADEN IVIĆ, ŽELJKO GRUBLJEŠIĆ, AZEMINA MAŠOVIĆ

 The interest in locally sourced food products is on the rise. Alongside their impact on the local economy and rural development, attention is drawn to their ecological advantages and their present or potential contribution to the growth of rural tourism. Gaining a thorough understanding of consumer preferences and habits is vital for effectiv...

By BOGLÁRKA ÁGNES MÉSZÁROS, TIBOR GONDA, LÁSZLÓ CSÓKA

 The creation of business activities based on the concept of marketing represents the construction of an appropriate relationship between the effort invested and the achieved result. This means that the ability to achieve positive business activities is related to the management system of the company, the response of the target public and the ...

By DARKO MARTINOV, RUŽICA ĐERVIDA, BRANKA MARKOVIĆ, MARKO MILIĆ

 In recent years, advertising on social networks has become one of the important factors for the survival of companies on the market. It seems that there is more and more advertising and less and less ethics. Precisely because of this, the paper pointed out the importance of ethics when advertising on social networks. Also, the results of the ...

By MIRJANA MILOVANOVIĆ, SVETLANA DUŠANIĆ-GAČIĆ, ZORANA AGIĆ

 It is almost unavoidable not to find cases of abuse of position and authority perpetrated by bank clerks in the banking sector. Through the research itself, different types of misuses will be elaborated in this paper, such as creating loan documentation with false documents and subsequently approving the monetary loan or credit until the mome...

By ALMIR PUSTAHIJA, ADISA JUSIĆ

18.06.2023. Professional paper
DEEPFAKE AS A NEW FORM OF CRIMINALITY

 Lies are not unknown to humanity, they are as old as humanity itself, but the dimensions of the consequences that lies can reach today, with the use of modern technologies, have greatly increased. Recently, the use of modern technologies has created another means on the basis of which it is possible to create and distribute false content fast...

By EMILIJA MARKOVIĆ, DARKO DIMOVSKI

 People's interest has always been to be safe and that the place where they live and work has a high level of security. A safe local community is a prerequisite for development and survival, especially in today's time, which is characterized by a large number of different security challenges and threats. People's priority is to be able to sati...

By DRAŽAN ERKIĆ, ACO BOBIĆ, MIROSLAV BALJAK, ISIDORA MILOŠEVIĆ

 Divorce is one of the means of ending a marriage which is performed by a decision of the court during the life of the marital partners. Today divorce is a frequent occurrence in society and is known by almost all cultures around the world. The influence of the Catholic Church is the reason why the possibility of divorce has been introduced in...

By MELIHA FRNDIĆ IMAMOVIĆ

 The institute of the extramarital union in family law of Bosnia and Herzegovina will be examined in detail in the paper, with special emphasis to the position of the extramarital union partner as inheritor in the inheritance proceedings. The extramarital union is a union of a man and a woman of which neither is married, that has lasted for at...

By MELIHA FRNDIĆ IMAMOVIĆ

 In order for an obligation contract to produce a legal effect, it is necessary to fulfill the conditions stipulated by the law for its creation and validity. The absence of any of these conditions renders the contract legally invalid. The Law on Obligations of the Republika Srpska mostly accepted the dual division of invalid legal transaction...

By ZORAN FILIPOVIĆ, JELENA LATINOVIĆ

 Most modern constitutions contain provisions on the protection of the environment, so the Constitution of the Republic of Srpska in its Article 35 proclaims that man has the right to a healthy environment, and that everyone, in accordance with the law, is obliged to protect and improve it within his capabilities. Actors in the realization of ...

By JELENA LATINOVIĆ, ZORAN FILIPOVIĆ

18.06.2023. Review Scientific Paper
DEFENSE-IN-DEPTH OF MODERN RADIO SYSTEMS

 A purpose of this paper is to present the Defense-in-depth strategy for the protection of the information system, in this case of modern radio systems. It will explain the basic terms and systems of modern radio systems and how to implement them. Also, this paper will explain the basic concepts of radio communication systems, concepts of mobi...

By ALEN KAMIŠ, NEGOVAN M. STAMENKOVIĆ

18.06.2023. Review Scientific Paper
MODELS OF SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN

 The software development model involves the use of one or more traditional approaches to software development, agile methodologies, or a combination of both approaches to obtain the most efficient and effective software. The differences between these approaches are very significant and the paper will show when and which approach is best to us...

By MILOŠ MILAŠINOVI, VLADIMIR MILIĆEVIĆ, DAJANA JELIĆ

 It is known that the three basic elements of information security are protection against confidentiality, integrity and availability of information. The ISO/IEC 27001 standard helps companies protect information in any form. The new version of the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard follows new trends in IT and introduces new security controls. Infor...

By LJILJA ŠIKMAN, DANICA SAVANOVIĆ, TIHOMIR LATINOVIĆ, ALEKSANDAR GAĆINA

 Artificial intelligence has undoubtedly already entered everyday human lives. It is present in the form of simple household appliances such as robotic vacuum cleaners, in cars in the form of electronic sensors (parking sensors, autopilots, or GPS systems), in computer games in the form of computer-driven roles, in the manufacturing industry, ...

By LJUBICA JANJETOVIĆ, TARIK VELIĆ, MIHAELA POPA

 The result of this work is a forest fire risk map on the territory of the Republic of Srpska. In this paper, a risk map was created using a geographic information system and the spatial distribution of risks on the territory of the Republic of Srpska was shown. All data used were digitized in raster and vector format and as such were used for...

By SAŠA LJUBOJEVIĆ, BRANKO LATINOVIĆ

 This study introduces a novel nondestructive optical method for detecting infections of the invasive Phytophthora plurivora pathogen in sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) leaves, as well as monitoring plant health and stress. The proposed method utilizes spectrophotometric measurements to continuously monitor the optical transmission coefficien...

By KATARINA M. MILETIĆ, MILOŠ S. MOŠIĆ, SARA V. RISTIĆ, MARIJA M. PETKOVIĆ-BENAZZOUZ

 This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of natural casing treatment with aqueous or ethanol extract of the blackthorn fruits (Prunus spinosa L.) on fatty acids content of vacuumpacked Kranjska sausages. Three experimental groups of sausages were produced: CS - a conventional sausage filled in a natural casing; WS - a sausage filled in...

By ANA VELEMIR, SNJEŽANA MANDIĆ, DANICA SAVANOVIĆ, VANJA JOKANOVIĆ

 This study aimed to examine the influence of adding selected spices on the physicochemical properties of fresh cream cheese. Six different samples of fresh cream cheese were produced in the milk processing plant (mini cheese factory). The first sample was marked as a control, without the addition of spices, and the other five were produced wi...

By DANICA SAVANOVIĆ, ANA VELEMIR, JOVO SAVANOVIĆ, ALEKSANDAR SAVIĆ, DANKA BABIĆ

 Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) is a continental stone fruit that belongs to the Rosaceae family. The aim of this work was to determine the chemical properties of shelled and unshelled apricot seeds, as well as the physico-chemical and antioxidant characteristics of the oils obtained from these seeds. The content of moisture, crude ash, crude prot...

By STANIŠA LATINOVIĆ, NATAŠA LAKIĆ-KARALIĆ, LADISLAV VASILIŠIN, GORAN VUČIČ

 One of the most important factors in cooling systems is ensuring tightness. For this, it is necessary to form strong aluminum copper pipe connections. These connections working under vibration should not leak during long-term use. In this study, aluminum and copper pipes joined by eutectic welding and brazing method were investigated. Tensile...

By AHMET DEMIRER, UGUR GÜNDÜZ

 Air suspension bellows is a rubber-based polymer material that needs to be used in heavyduty vehicles. The service life of the rubber and court cloth used as the bellows material changes due to the process. While premature damage to the bellows increases the risk of accidents, frequent replacements cause an increase in costs. In this study, ...

By EREN ATIK, AHMET DEMIRER

18.06.2023. Original scientific paper
QUALITY TESTING OF SODIUM BICARBONATE

 Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), also known as baking soda, is widely used in different branches of industry (chemical, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, etc.), but also in the household. When talking about the use of baking soda in the household, one of the frequent questions is whether it contains aluminium. Therefore, the aim of this work is to ...

By DIJANA DRLJAČA, JELENA LAZOVIĆ, DAJANA DRAGIĆ, TATJANA BOTIĆ

 Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies, and one of the leading causes of cancer-related death among women. This research aimed to explain emotional distress based on self-empowerment skills and interpersonal interactions in breast cancer patients using the explainable multilayer perceptron classification model. The participants ...

By MARIJA BLAGOJEVIĆ, HOJJATOLLAH FARAHANI, MANIJEH FIROOZI, DANIJELA MILOŠEVIĆ

 The production of polyethylene blown films, which are used for the production of packaging, such as different types of bags and pouches, is a very complex process. With this procedure, the molten plastic mass is extruded through a ring tool and forms a thick-walled cylinder. The still heated and softened cylinder expands by blowing air into a...

By TATJANA BOTIĆ, ALEKSANDRA BORKOVIĆ, PERO DUGIĆ, VEDRAN KOVAČEVIĆ

 Incorporating phase change materials (PCM) into building structures as passive latent heat thermal energy storage technologies offers a potential solution for reducing energy demand and regulating thermal comfort in occupied buildings. Integrating PCM into lightweight walls can improve their thermal performance by increasing building heat cap...

By BILJANA VUČIĆEVIĆ, DRAGOSLAV MRĐA, VALENTINA TURANJANIN, PREDRAG ŠKOBALJ, MILICA MLADENOVIĆ

 The growth of production is largely related to the increase in the volume of scientific and technical information used in the process of constructing. The collection, processing, transmission and analysis of technical information can greatly affect the process of constructing. By having such information, constructors come up with ideas more e...

By MLADEN RADOJKOVIĆ, SAŠA MILOJEVIĆ, SNEŽANA JOKSIĆ, ALEKSANDRA KOKIĆ ARSIĆ, BLAŽA STOJANOVIĆ

 This study focuses on stress analysis and optimization of a gear shift fork. The main function of the gear shift fork is to enable proper engagement and disengagement of the required gear to achieve a specific transmission ratio. The aim of this study is to create a new optimized design of the fork and perform an analysis. Using Autodesk Inve...

By SNEŽANA JOKSIĆ, MLADEN RADOJKOVIĆ, ŽIVČE ŠAKORČEVIĆ, SAŠA MILOJEVIĆ, BLAŽA STOJANOVIĆ

 Phase change materials (PCM) are attractive energy storage technologies due to their high energy storage density and the ability to reversible absorb and release thermal energy at a nearly constant temperature. Polymers and polymer-based eutectic mixtures are promising PCMs. This study aims to investigate heat properties (melting temperature ...

By DRAGOSLAV MRĐA, BILJANA VUČIĆEVIĆ, JASMINA MUŠOVIĆ, MILENA MARINOVIĆ- CINCOVIĆ, TATJANA TRTIĆ-PETROVI, MILICA MLADENOVIĆ, VALENTINA TURANJANIN

 In today's world, with the increasing population density, consumption habits are also changing and increasing rapidly in proportion to the population. The development of the industry, the transportation of products produced together, the increase in the rate of individual vehicle ownership have also increased the rate of vehicle tire usage si...

By AYHAN EROL, ORHAN OCAK, AHMET YONETKEN

 Food industry waste has a great potential for use in terms of prevalence, accessibility and quantity. In this research, the effects of eggshells on concrete by substitution of cement were investigated. In addition, the results of using chicken feathers together with egg shells as fiber reinforcement material were also examined. For the compre...

By AYHAN EROL, İBRAHIM GÜNGÖR DILEK, GÜNNUR PEŞMEN

 This study presents a novel method for the reconstruction of the temperature distribution inside firebox of a coal power plant. A set of experimental measurements was performed on the premises of a large commercial coal power plant. The distribution of the temperature has been reconstructed using spectrometry measurements. Radiative heat tran...

By KATARINA M. MILETIĆ, MILOŠ S. MOŠIĆ, SARA V. RISTIĆ, MARIJA M. PETKOVIĆ-BENAZZOUZ

 The information system for motor vehicle maintenance is very complex and contains a large number of processes, data flows, data stores and external objects. At the same time, a clear and detailed specification of the system requires that the method of abstraction be applied to the presentation of the system using DTP. This is achieved on the ...

By SRĐAN MARINKOVIĆ

 Modern vehicles are equipped with systems that enable greater safety and comfort. Diagnostics in the vehicle enables the system to monitor itself and all peripheral components. It also detects and stores disturbances and interferences that are detected throughout the system. The requirements it should fulfill is continuous monitoring of all s...

By SRĐAN MARINKOVIĆ, VELJKO VUKOVIĆ

 The main goal of this research was to check whether there is a statistically significant correlation between authoritarianism and virtual behavior on social networks, as well as whether there are differences in virtual behavior on social networks with regard to sociodemographic characteristics. A total of 242 respondents, 65 male and 177 fema...

By MILICA NOVAKOVIĆ, SNEŽANA SAMARDŽIĆ

 Emotional intelligence is significant for all spheres of human life. Therefore, it has also found its practical application in the company’s business operations. In recent times, the importance of emotional intelligence in organizations has been recognized as a key factor of successful work of the organization in the sense that it influ...

By DANIJELA JOKANOVIĆ

 Rey–Osterrieth complex figure test (ROCF) is used for research purposes to examine the development of visuo-perceptual organization, visual short-term and long-term memory, as well as executive functions. The aim of this paper is to present the results of research on the application of the ROCF test, and to interpret and compare two cas...

By DARJANA SREDIĆ, ADELA HUSKIĆ

 Cognitive-behavioral theory claims that an individual creates social anxiety to a certain extent by exaggerating the consequences of his failure and public performance in front of the audience (Labaš, 2021; according to Konig, Peulić, Matijević, 2018). Social anxiety or fear of public speaking is a form of anxiety and denotes a normal ...

By TANJA TODOROVIĆ

 Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a science-based principle that research shows is effective for a wide range of problems. The therapist and client work together to identify and understand the problem in terms of the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behavior. The approach is usually focused on the „here and now“ difficult...

By TANJA TODOROVI, MITRA MIRKOVIĆ-HAJDUKOV

18.06.2023. Professional paper
PSYCHEDELIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOLOGY

 Scientific interest in psychedelic drugs has increased exponentially over the past decade. Just in the last few years, small controlled clinical trials examining the potential therapeutic utility of psilocybin-assisted therapy in patients suffering from anxiety, depression, and substance abuse have reported extremely positive outcomes. Halluc...

By SANJA ILIĆ

18.06.2023. Professional paper
STRESS AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES

 The continuation of life depends on the ability of an organism to maintain a state of dynamic equilibrium or homeostasis. Homeostasis is constantly disturbed by entropic forces, the stressors: the state of threatened homeostasis is called stress. A complex set of behavioral and physical reactions the adaptive response is employed by the organ...

By SANJA ILIĆ

 Introduction: Variable values of meteorological factors may influence the development of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD), but there are few studies available on this subject. This study's objective was to determine whether such effects are existent in patients residing in Novi Sad, Serbia. Methods: In thi...

By JOVAN JAVORAC, DEJAN ŽIVANOVIĆ, JADRANKA ĐURANOVIĆ MILIČIĆ, SVETLANA STOJKOV, DRAGAN ĐURANOVIĆ

 Isoprenaline (isoproterenol) is a non-selective β-adrenoreceptor agonist known for its therapeutic effects, which include increased heart rate and cardiac output, bronchodilation, and improved peripheral circulation. Apart from its primary functions in the nervous system and physiological regulation, isoproterenol exhibits antioxidant pr...

By ALEKSANDRA A. RAKIĆ, MARIJA D. MILOSAVLJEVIĆ, DUŠAN S. DIMIĆ

 Establishing a learning environment for gifted students is of great importance since it should encompass the development of their interpersonal skills, social responsibility and enable effective delivery of teaching instructions (Miedijensky, 2018). Contrary to traditional school learning through the adoption of final products of scientific r...

By JOVANA MARJANOVIĆ, VERA M. DIVAC, MARINA D. KOSTIĆ

 Gifted students have a range of unique abilities interwoven with the higher levels of creativity and motivation that differentiates them from the most peers in their distinctive learning and understanding abilities. In order for gifted students to fully develop their abilities, the teaching environment must be tailored to meet their special n...

By JOVANA S MARJANOVIĆ, MARINA D KOSTIĆ, VERA M DIVAC

18.06.2023. Original scientific paper
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF SPATIALITY

 The design of space and its evaluation can be examined from the way space is perceived and from its memory production potential. Such psychological notions of spatiality, which primarily concern the perceived and experienced aspect, are most often drawn from the first children's spatial conceptualizations. Analyzing preverbal and precultural ...

By DIANA STUPAR, MAJA MILIĆ ALEKSIĆ, MARINA RADULJ

 The main goal of this paper is to examine the role of a diagram within the design studio as a significant methodology in contemporary architectural education. Our starting point is the fact that in mastering the skill of architectural design, the most important thing is to understand the process itself, and that the architectural diagram is o...

By MAJA MILIĆ ALEKSIĆ, MARINA RADULJ, DIANA STUPAR

 The paper analyzes the student assessment of the quality of higher education in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with an emphasis on the implementation of standards for quality improvement introduced in 2012. The aim of the research is to assess the effectiveness of these measures in improving the quality of higher education in the country. The main r...

By MIRJANA MILOVANOVIĆ, ZORANA AGIĆ, SVETLANA DUŠANIĆ GAČIĆ

 Environmental crime is a global problem and a serious threat primarily to health security. Namely, the citizens’ awareness about the importance of the environment is at a rather low level. Therefore, the paper will deal with the issue of illegal dump sites in the area of the City of Doboj, their causes, consequences, as well as the meas...

By SUZANA MALEŠIĆ, SANDRO NALIĆ, ALEN PETKOVIĆ

18.06.2023. Review Scientific Paper
GENERIC COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES

 One of the main issues in competitive strategy is the company's relative position in the economic segment. Positioning determines whether a company's profitability will be above or below the average of the corresponding economic segment. A company that is capable of doing well positions can achieve high rates of return even if the structure o...

By RUŽICA ĐERVIDA, RADMILA BOJANIĆ, SLAĐANA BABIĆ