Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) are a group of photosynthetic procaryotes investigated as an exceptional source of novel and bioactive compounds, while some species are used in aquaculture, agriculture, food and feed, etc. Recently, these microorganisms have been intensively studied to develop biocrusts, with the aim of stabilizing the soil ...

By Dajana Blagojević, Petar Davidović, Jovana Panajotović, Jelica Simeunović

 Invasive plant species pose a significant global biodiversity challenge due to their rapid spread and competition with native species, necessitating effective conservation strategies to mitigate their impact. A floristic survey in the "Vlasina" protected area (An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Serbia) identified six highly invasive pla...

By Filip Grbović, Snežana Branković, Nevena Petrović

 Human capital development has been identified by various authors as part of the economic growth determinant. It is impossible to achieve sustainable growth without matching the relationship between human capital and economic growth with appropriate capabilities. This study sought to examine the relationship among human capital development, ca...

By Awe Isaac Tope

 Our economic activities thrive on resource exploitation, material processing, manufacturing, utilization and disposal. The linearity of our economic activities has caused enormous environmental problems such as resource depletion, loss of biodiversity, soil contamination, air and water pollution, and climate change. However, circular economy ...

By Israel Dunmade, Joshua Osaro

 At the beginning of the paper, the author gives a definition of economic crime, while underlining the existence of doubts about its definition. In the next part of the paper, he highlights certain characteristics of economic crime, clearly separating the special modality of committing criminal acts, the special status of the perpetrator and t...

By Darko Dimovski

 The processes of simulation and modeling in medicine are not new. The popularization of modern technologies, primarily Artificial Intelligence (AI), has significantly impacted this segment of medical practice. This primarily refers to the development of predictive models and the creation of intelligent simulators based on these technologies. ...

By Vladan Čolić, Marija Mosilović, Enes Sukić

 The modern trends in nutrition suggest the limitation of synthetic food additives or the subtitution with natural ones. Therefore, a huge interest for the application of various natural agents exists in order to protect food from a microbiological damage and extend product sustainability. The aim of this study was to determine antifungal acti...

By Dragana Plavšić, Ljubiša Šarić, Ana Varga, Ivana Čabarkapa, Jasmina Lazarević, Olja Todorić, Dragan Psodorov

 We are witnessing rapid changes and unpredictable challenges face by cities and their residents - from environmental and natural challenges and disasters to security issues. Protecting and improving safety of people and communities is one of the biggest security challenges and it is in the focus of crime prevention. Numerous examples have sho...

By Tanja Stupar, Davor Stupar

 The gap between abstract and often inconceivable frontal studies and the new wave of practical teaching, which forces the individualization and independence of students in education, is overcome by the introduction of new technologies, one of which is Micro:bit. By teaching students digital-technical literacy in a fun way, the interest and wi...

By Milan Veskovic, Vasilija Simovic, Srđan Nogo, Olga Dukic, Ana Vulovic

 Transition of the Western Balkans (WB) to the more sustainable economy is foreseen in the Green Agenda, an aspiring initiative jointly developed by the WB countries and European Union. Following the initiative, the Western Balkans tend to create a prosperous and equitable society with dynamic and resource efficient circular economy. This can ...

By Jelena Dimovski