Pectin is widely studied due to its favorable physicochemical properties, biocompatibility, and non-toxic nature. Methylation of pectin represents a natural structural modification occurring within plant cell walls and is considered part of the defense mechanism against microbial pathogens. In this study, molecular docking analysis was performed t...

By Marija Petković Benazzouz, Jelena Martinov Nestorov, Goran Janjić, Sara Ristić, Katarina Miletić

The authors examine the concept of environmental crime from both legal and philosophical perspectives, emphasizing that such a dual approach is necessary for its proper understanding. A purely normative definition, they argue, cannot fully capture the broader social and ethical dimensions of this complex phenomenon. By combining these perspectives,...

By Darko Dimovski, Jelena Dimovski

MARPOL recognises various types of marine pollution, including oil, garbage, sewage, and greenhouse gases pollutions. Garbage-sourced microplastics (MP), due to their small size and high resistance coupled with their chronic biological effects, pose a serious omnipresent environmental threat. This paper's research was motivated by the lack of metho...

By Filip Radunović, Špiro Ivošević, Neven Cukrov

The monetary policy of the European Union is one of the key instruments for achieving macroeconomic stability, sustainable economic growth, and maintaining price stability within the euro area member states. This paper analyzes the institutional framework of the European Union’s monetary policy, with particular emphasis on the role of the Eur...

By Dijana Grahovac, Radmila Čičković

Understanding the development of contemporary architecture requires observation within a specific territory, time frame, and social context. In conditions marked by a lack of architectural culture and systematic documentation, this process becomes a challenge that calls for a dedicated research effort. This paper presents the landscape of contempor...

By Igor Kuvač, Milana Čvoro, Saša Čvoro, Zoran Uljarević, Milana Nedimović, Slobodan Peulić

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the transition to online learning led to a significant increase in students’ autonomy in selecting and using educational materials. A survey involving 832 higher education students collected data on their preferences regarding types of learning materials, their perceived usefulness, and various aspects of their l...

By Aleksandra Stevanović, Marija Kaplar

The importance of the application of the Balanced Scorecard Concept in the industrial company, presents a good basis for building a model for measuring and analyzing  Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), indentified in the Company. Also, the application of the BSC concepts points out the need for its adjustment to the nature and characteristics...

By Zoran Stjepanović, Veljko Vuković, Darko Stjepanović, Živoslav Adamović, Svetozar Bugarin

This study aimed to examine the impact of various thawing methods (refrigerator, room temperature, and microwave oven) on the physicochemical and nutritional properties of beef meat (Longissimus dorsi). The following analyses were performed: weight loss, water content, ash, fat and protein content, water-holding capacity, colour, texture, water act...

By Danica Savanović, Ana Velemir, Snježana Mandić, Jovo Savanović, Branislav Šojić, Sara Rakić

This paper explores the experiences of children and adolescents regarding safety and violence in the virtual world, based on data collected through focus groups involving 110 participants aged 6 to 18. Participants describe their daily use of digital technologies, highlighting issues such as disregard for privacy, exposure to violent content, visit...

By Dajana Bašić, Elvir Ibeljić

This paper presents an original scientific contribution through the comprehensive application of the case study methodology in analyzing the evolving cyber threats that shape information security in the 21st century. Rather than relying on a descriptive or review-based approach, the paper introduces a clear scientific structure with defined criteri...

By Alen Kamiš, Aleksandar Zakic, Marko Zakić, Nemanja Deretic