Information about health and what to use is everywhere; the question is how to know if it is accurate? As health information reaches consumers progressively via digital marketing and social media, an accurate explanation of complex scientific research is crucial yet lacking. This paper combines a literature review with comparative analysis to find...

By Ajla Vejzović

This paper examines investment in human capital as a determinant of economic growth in ten countries – five from the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia) and five neighboring European Union member states (Bulgaria, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, and Romania) – over the period 2013–2...

By Danijela Despotović, Miroljub Nikolić, Andrea Andrejević Panić, Slobodan Cvetanović

This study examined the effects of Pb and Cd on seed germination and root growth of red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) under treatments with varying metal concentrations and equimolar amounts of β-diketonate, using an adapted bioassay method. The results showed that Pb and Cd reduced seed germination and root length in T. pratense. Root growth...

By Snežana Branković, Filip Grbović, Radmila Glišić, Slađan Adžić, Kristina Luković, Aleksandra Rakonjac, Marija Marin

Sweet cherry pits, a significant fraction of agro-industrial bio-waste, are often underutilized despite their richness in bioactive compounds. In line with sustainable resource management and circular economy principles, their valorization using green extraction techniques has gained attention. Microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) and ultrasound-ass...

By Aleksandra Cvetanović Kljakić, Pavle Mašković, Jelena Mašković

This paper explores the impact of Halal certification on environmental standards in the Serbian meat industry, with particular emphasis on sustainable resource use and the reduction of the environmental footprint in meat production. Although Halal certification is primarily a religious regulatory framework, it encompasses specific requirements rela...

By Suzana Knežević, Milena Milojević, Maja Došenović Marinković, Aleksandra Milošević

Redesigning artificial intelligence algorithms to support an efficient, balanced, and objective hiring process is becoming a critical step in achieving and maintaining a competitive advantage in the labor market. This paper aims to highlight the importance of stored data and information generated by individuals, whose neutrality and objectivity can...

By Branislav Sančanin, Aleksandra Penjišević, Ognjen Bakmaz

Waste management is becoming an increasingly important factor in the context of climate change, particularly due to methane emissions from landfills, which have a significantly stronger warming effect than carbon dioxide. The City of Prnjavor, facing challenges related to the growth of municipal waste and limited infrastructure, represents a repres...

By Draženko Bjelić, Jasna Moravac, Tijana Đuričić, Borislav N. Malinović

Aronia, as a berry fruit rich in nutrients, represents a suitable raw material for obtaining cold-pressed juices. The chemical composition of aronia indicates the presence of a large amount of polyphenolic compounds and anthocyanins, which contribute to its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. This study describes the process of producing cold...

By Maja Milijaš, Dragoljub Cvetković

This paper explores the perceptions of Serbian IT professionals regarding the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) tools on individual productivity in the context of IT business. As AI technologies become increasingly integrated into everyday work environments, particularly in knowledge-intensive industries, understanding user attitudes and exper...

By Nikola Radosavljević, Gordana Rendulić Davidović, Cariša Bešić, Miloš Papić

Lactobacillus acidophilus has been increasingly studied as a probiotic for allergy treatment. For probiotics to deliver their beneficial effects, they need to be present in adequate numbers, which is often achieved by immobilizing them within protective matrices. A flaxseed cake is rich in fibers, proteins, and bioactive components, which makes it ...

By Tanja Krunic