SURFACE MODIFICATION TECHNIQUES FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS
Surface finishing of dental materials significantly influence their functional properties, biological compatibility, and long-term clinical performance. Given the diversity of materials used—including ceramics, metals, polymers, and bioactive composites—each material type necessitates a tailored approach to surface layer modification. T...
By Darina Dupláková, Samuel Mikuláško, Ján Duplák, Maryna Yeromina, Róbert Pyteľ
UTILIZATION OF INDUSTRIAL CO₂ IN EOR METHODS FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY
A significant portion of oil remains trapped in reservoirs after primary and secondary recovery, creating the need for advanced enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques. One of the more efficient and environmentally friendly methods is the use of industrial CO₂ in the enhanced oil recovery process (CO₂-EOR). This paper provides an overview of the mec...
By Branislava Radišić, Slavica Prvulović
THE CONCEPT AND SIGNIFICANCE OF ERGONOMICS IN HIGHER EDUCATION WITH A FOCUS ON MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Ergonomics constitutes an integral part of engineering design, specifically in the development of technical systems where human physical and cognitive characteristics are systematically considered. Higher education in mechanical engineering requires the structured integration of ergonomic principles into curricula, not only from a theoretical persp...
By Darina Dupláková, Ján Duplák, Dejan Kojic, Enes Sukic, Anton Vorina
IMPACT OF THAWING METHODS ON THE PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND NUTRITIONAL PROPERTIES OF BEEF MEAT
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
REDUCING GHG EMISSIONS THROUGH IMPROVED WASTE MANAGEMENT: CASE STUDY OF THE CITY OF PRNJAVOR
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
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL AND ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OF COLD-PRESSED ARONIA JUICE
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
ENTREPRENEURIAL MARKETING AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: INSIGHTS FROM THE MORAVICA DISTRICT IN SERBIA
Entrepreneurial marketing represents a non-traditional, opportunity-driven marketing approach that is particularly relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in dynamic environments. The aim of this study is to examine how the implementation of various aspects of entrepreneurial marketing influences the organizational performa...
By Gordana Rendulić Davidović, Nikola Radosavljević, Neda Nikolić, Miraš Milašinović
MODELS FOR ESTIMATING PRODUCTION PHASE DURATION AS A FOUNDATION FOR EFFICIENT PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
In modern manufacturing systems, accurately defining and managing the duration of individual production phases is crucial for achieving high efficiency and reliable delivery timelines. This paper presents two methodologically grounded models for estimating the duration of the production phase: one based on the technological (ideal) cycle, and the o...
By Jelena Jovanović, Dragana Perišić
THE IMPACT OF PROMOTIONAL SALES ON CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
The constant advancement of information technology is making billions of consumers more educated and informed about everything every day, making it far easier for them to make purchasing decisions. Good promotion significantly affects the growth of consumer interest in certain products and directly influences the consumer to make a purchase. For ...
By Mladen Milić, Marko Milić, Jelena Lutovac, Vedrana Blagojević
CO-AUDITING AS A TOOL FOR ASSESSING AND SHAPING LONG-TERM SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS STRATEGIES
Intensive activity in operationalizing long-term sustainable business strategies and the increasing technological and commercial affirmation of many of its tools have enabled the emergence of eco-auditing as a process for assessing the environmental performance of organizations, products, or services with the aim of improving the environmental aspe...
By Andrea Andrejević Panić, Slobodan Cvetanović, Aleksandar Kostić