TY  - JOUR
AU  - Lugonja, Nikoleta
AU  - Marinković, Vesna
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
AU  - Miletić, Srdjan
AU  - Stojić, Nataša
AU  - Crnković, Dragan
AU  - Vrvić, Miroslav
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/669
AB  - Human milk is a biofluid with a unique composition among mammalian milks. Besides this milk’s major components, its bioactive compounds, like hormones, immune factors, and oligosaccharides, are unique and important for infant growth and development. The best form of nutrition for term and preterm infants is the mother’s own milk. However, in the absence of the mother’s own milk, donor milk should be made available. Milk banks support neonatal intensive care units by providing preterm infants with human milk that generally has reasonable nutritive value for this sensitive population. However, neither mother’s own milk nor donor milk has sufficient energy content for the growth of preterm babies, so adequate human milk supplementation is crucial for their progress. Due to the different characteristics of human breast milk, as well as ubiquitous environmental pollutants, such as microplastics, new methods are required for monitoring the quality and characteristics of human milk, which will lay a solid foundation for the further development and progress of human milk research.
PB  - Basel : MDPI
T2  - Foods
T1  - Human Milk - the Biofluid that Nourishes Infants from the First Day of Life
IS  - 9
VL  - 13
DO  - https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13091298
ER  - 

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year = "2024",
abstract = "Human milk is a biofluid with a unique composition among mammalian milks. Besides this milk’s major components, its bioactive compounds, like hormones, immune factors, and oligosaccharides, are unique and important for infant growth and development. The best form of nutrition for term and preterm infants is the mother’s own milk. However, in the absence of the mother’s own milk, donor milk should be made available. Milk banks support neonatal intensive care units by providing preterm infants with human milk that generally has reasonable nutritive value for this sensitive population. However, neither mother’s own milk nor donor milk has sufficient energy content for the growth of preterm babies, so adequate human milk supplementation is crucial for their progress. Due to the different characteristics of human breast milk, as well as ubiquitous environmental pollutants, such as microplastics, new methods are required for monitoring the quality and characteristics of human milk, which will lay a solid foundation for the further development and progress of human milk research.",
publisher = "Basel : MDPI",
journal = "Foods",
title = "Human Milk - the Biofluid that Nourishes Infants from the First Day of Life",
number = "9",
volume = "13",
doi = "https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13091298"
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Lugonja, N., Marinković, V., Pucarević, M., Miletić, S., Stojić, N., Crnković, D.,& Vrvić, M.. (2024). Human Milk - the Biofluid that Nourishes Infants from the First Day of Life. in Foods
Basel : MDPI., 13(9).
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13091298

Lugonja N, Marinković V, Pucarević M, Miletić S, Stojić N, Crnković D, Vrvić M. Human Milk - the Biofluid that Nourishes Infants from the First Day of Life. in Foods. 2024;13(9).
doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13091298 .

Lugonja, Nikoleta, Marinković, Vesna, Pucarević, Mira, Miletić, Srdjan, Stojić, Nataša, Crnković, Dragan, Vrvić, Miroslav, "Human Milk - the Biofluid that Nourishes Infants from the First Day of Life" in Foods, 13, no. 9 (2024),
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13091298 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Kašanin-Grubin, Milica
AU  - Pezo, Lato
AU  - Lončar, Biljana
AU  - Stojić, Nataša
AU  - Ćurčić, Ljiljana
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/623
AB  - This article aimed to identify sources and transport pathways of macro- and microelements in large urbanized rivers under significant anthropogenic pressure. To achieve the objective of this study, the geochemical characteristics of the sediments of the Sava and Danube Rivers and the soils flooded by the Kolubara River were determined. The high content of Mg indicates the dominant origin of the material from loess deposits. The significantly higher contents of Cr and Ni in sediment and soil samples from the Obrenovački Zabran (OZ) than in the samples from the Veliko Ratno Ostrvo (VRO) are the result of increased anthropogenic pressure. Sediments from the VRO show increased Sn and Sb contents. The increase in the content of chalcophile elements is the highest in the sediments from the OZ and ranges from 1.8 to 2.7 times, compared to their concentrations in the Earth’s crust. The soils from OZ and the sediments from the VRO show a decrease in the content of chalcophile elements compared to the sediments from the OZ so the increase is 1.2–1.5, and 0.9–2.3 times, respectively compared to the Earth’s crust. The obtained results revealed that the yield of sedimentary material that has higher concentrations of microelements decreases already at a distance of several km.
PB  - Taylor and Francis
T2  - Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal
T1  - Connectivity of Geochemical Composition of Sediments and Soils in the Large Urban River Catchment
DO  - 10.1080/15320383.2024.2306486
ER  - 

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abstract = "This article aimed to identify sources and transport pathways of macro- and microelements in large urbanized rivers under significant anthropogenic pressure. To achieve the objective of this study, the geochemical characteristics of the sediments of the Sava and Danube Rivers and the soils flooded by the Kolubara River were determined. The high content of Mg indicates the dominant origin of the material from loess deposits. The significantly higher contents of Cr and Ni in sediment and soil samples from the Obrenovački Zabran (OZ) than in the samples from the Veliko Ratno Ostrvo (VRO) are the result of increased anthropogenic pressure. Sediments from the VRO show increased Sn and Sb contents. The increase in the content of chalcophile elements is the highest in the sediments from the OZ and ranges from 1.8 to 2.7 times, compared to their concentrations in the Earth’s crust. The soils from OZ and the sediments from the VRO show a decrease in the content of chalcophile elements compared to the sediments from the OZ so the increase is 1.2–1.5, and 0.9–2.3 times, respectively compared to the Earth’s crust. The obtained results revealed that the yield of sedimentary material that has higher concentrations of microelements decreases already at a distance of several km.",
publisher = "Taylor and Francis",
journal = "Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal",
title = "Connectivity of Geochemical Composition of Sediments and Soils in the Large Urban River Catchment",
doi = "10.1080/15320383.2024.2306486"
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Kašanin-Grubin, M., Pezo, L., Lončar, B., Stojić, N., Ćurčić, L.,& Pucarević, M.. (2024). Connectivity of Geochemical Composition of Sediments and Soils in the Large Urban River Catchment. in Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal
Taylor and Francis..
https://doi.org/10.1080/15320383.2024.2306486

Kašanin-Grubin M, Pezo L, Lončar B, Stojić N, Ćurčić L, Pucarević M. Connectivity of Geochemical Composition of Sediments and Soils in the Large Urban River Catchment. in Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal. 2024;.
doi:10.1080/15320383.2024.2306486 .

Kašanin-Grubin, Milica, Pezo, Lato, Lončar, Biljana, Stojić, Nataša, Ćurčić, Ljiljana, Pucarević, Mira, "Connectivity of Geochemical Composition of Sediments and Soils in the Large Urban River Catchment" in Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal (2024),
https://doi.org/10.1080/15320383.2024.2306486 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Vidojević, Dragana
AU  - Stojić, Nataša
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
AU  - Prokić, Dunja
AU  - Ćurčić, Ljiljana
PY  - 2023-09
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/566
AB  - An increase in urban population and the rising demand for food and 
other essentials, perpetuate a rise in the amount of waste being 
generated daily by each household. In the Republic of Serbia, 
landfilling is the principal action for the municipal solid waste disposal. 
Landfills receive plenty of plastic waste generated from daily usage. 
Municipal solid waste in landfills may act as a reservior of 
microplastics (MPs) and related pollutants such as phthalate esters 
(PAEs) into surrounding environment. 
This study illustrated considerable PAEs levels from an uncontrolled 
landfill without adequate protection, possibly contributing to their 
release into the environment in the Republic of Serbia.
PB  - Roma : Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, 2023
C3  - Libro degli abstract, L'innovazione per la sostenibilita ambientale nell'epoca della mulittransizione, RemTech Expo 2023
T1  - Inadequate municipal solid waste management and  occurrence of phthalate esters in soil in Serbia
EP  - 397
SP  - 396
ER  - 

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author = "Vidojević, Dragana and Stojić, Nataša and Pucarević, Mira and Prokić, Dunja and Ćurčić, Ljiljana",
year = "2023-09",
abstract = "An increase in urban population and the rising demand for food and 
other essentials, perpetuate a rise in the amount of waste being 
generated daily by each household. In the Republic of Serbia, 
landfilling is the principal action for the municipal solid waste disposal. 
Landfills receive plenty of plastic waste generated from daily usage. 
Municipal solid waste in landfills may act as a reservior of 
microplastics (MPs) and related pollutants such as phthalate esters 
(PAEs) into surrounding environment. 
This study illustrated considerable PAEs levels from an uncontrolled 
landfill without adequate protection, possibly contributing to their 
release into the environment in the Republic of Serbia.",
publisher = "Roma : Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, 2023",
journal = "Libro degli abstract, L'innovazione per la sostenibilita ambientale nell'epoca della mulittransizione, RemTech Expo 2023",
title = "Inadequate municipal solid waste management and  occurrence of phthalate esters in soil in Serbia",
pages = "397-396"
}

Vidojević, D., Stojić, N., Pucarević, M., Prokić, D.,& Ćurčić, L.. (2023-09). Inadequate municipal solid waste management and  occurrence of phthalate esters in soil in Serbia. in Libro degli abstract, L'innovazione per la sostenibilita ambientale nell'epoca della mulittransizione, RemTech Expo 2023
Roma : Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, 2023., 396-397.

Vidojević D, Stojić N, Pucarević M, Prokić D, Ćurčić L. Inadequate municipal solid waste management and  occurrence of phthalate esters in soil in Serbia. in Libro degli abstract, L'innovazione per la sostenibilita ambientale nell'epoca della mulittransizione, RemTech Expo 2023. 2023;:396-397..

Vidojević, Dragana, Stojić, Nataša, Pucarević, Mira, Prokić, Dunja, Ćurčić, Ljiljana, "Inadequate municipal solid waste management and  occurrence of phthalate esters in soil in Serbia" in Libro degli abstract, L'innovazione per la sostenibilita ambientale nell'epoca della mulittransizione, RemTech Expo 2023 (2023-09):396-397.

TY  - CONF
AU  - Vrvić, Miroslav
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
AU  - Mitić, Dragana Linda
AU  - Stojić, Nataša
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/628
AB  - Microplastic and nanoplastic particles have gained significant attention in recent years due
to their potential presence in various environmental matrices, including food. This bibliometric analysis aims to explore the scientific landscape surrounding the study of microplastic and nanoplastic
particles in food, shedding light on key research trends, prominent authors, and notable journals in
this field. To conduct this analysis, a comprehensive search was performed on scholarly databases,
including Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus, using relevant keywords such as “microplastic”,
“nanoplastic”, “food”, and related terms. The analysis focused on peer-reviewed articles published
between 2020 and 2023. The search found 313 articles on microplastic and nanoplastic particles in
food, indicating a growing interest in this research area. The number of publications showed an
upward trend, with the most productive year being 2020 (38% of papers), followed by 2023 and 2021
(23% each). In 2020, 16% of papers were published. Among the analyzed articles, 48% were original
research papers, 46% were reviews, and the remaining 6% included book chapters, perspectives,
and other publications. The analysis revealed that the most prolific authors in this field include
researchers such as Jansen, M.A.K., Abbasi, S., and Banerjee, A., who have significantly contributed
to the study of microplastics and nanoplastics in food. Additionally, several collaborations between
different research institutions were observed, emphasizing the multidisciplinary nature of this research area. Furthermore, the analysis identified key journals publishing research on microplastics
and nanoplastics in food, including Science of the Total Environment, the Journal of Hazardous Materials,
and Environmental Pollution. The increasing number of publications on microplastic and nanoplastic
particles in food indicates the growing awareness and concern regarding the potential risks associated
with these contaminants. This bibliometric analysis provides insights into the scientific landscape of
microplastic and nanoplastic particles in food. The analysis demonstrates the upward trajectory of
research in this field, identifies influential authors, and highlights the significant role of specific journals. Continued research and collaboration are essential to further our understanding of the impacts
of microplastics and nanoplastics on food safety and human health, facilitating the development of
effective mitigation strategies
PB  - Basel : MDPI
C3  - Proceedings of the 14th European Nutrition Conference FENS 2023
T1  - A Brief Bibliometric Analysis of Microplastic and Nanoplastic Particles in Food
VL  - 91
DO  - 10.3390//proceedings2023091257
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Vrvić, Miroslav and Pucarević, Mira and Mitić, Dragana Linda and Stojić, Nataša",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Microplastic and nanoplastic particles have gained significant attention in recent years due
to their potential presence in various environmental matrices, including food. This bibliometric analysis aims to explore the scientific landscape surrounding the study of microplastic and nanoplastic
particles in food, shedding light on key research trends, prominent authors, and notable journals in
this field. To conduct this analysis, a comprehensive search was performed on scholarly databases,
including Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus, using relevant keywords such as “microplastic”,
“nanoplastic”, “food”, and related terms. The analysis focused on peer-reviewed articles published
between 2020 and 2023. The search found 313 articles on microplastic and nanoplastic particles in
food, indicating a growing interest in this research area. The number of publications showed an
upward trend, with the most productive year being 2020 (38% of papers), followed by 2023 and 2021
(23% each). In 2020, 16% of papers were published. Among the analyzed articles, 48% were original
research papers, 46% were reviews, and the remaining 6% included book chapters, perspectives,
and other publications. The analysis revealed that the most prolific authors in this field include
researchers such as Jansen, M.A.K., Abbasi, S., and Banerjee, A., who have significantly contributed
to the study of microplastics and nanoplastics in food. Additionally, several collaborations between
different research institutions were observed, emphasizing the multidisciplinary nature of this research area. Furthermore, the analysis identified key journals publishing research on microplastics
and nanoplastics in food, including Science of the Total Environment, the Journal of Hazardous Materials,
and Environmental Pollution. The increasing number of publications on microplastic and nanoplastic
particles in food indicates the growing awareness and concern regarding the potential risks associated
with these contaminants. This bibliometric analysis provides insights into the scientific landscape of
microplastic and nanoplastic particles in food. The analysis demonstrates the upward trajectory of
research in this field, identifies influential authors, and highlights the significant role of specific journals. Continued research and collaboration are essential to further our understanding of the impacts
of microplastics and nanoplastics on food safety and human health, facilitating the development of
effective mitigation strategies",
publisher = "Basel : MDPI",
journal = "Proceedings of the 14th European Nutrition Conference FENS 2023",
title = "A Brief Bibliometric Analysis of Microplastic and Nanoplastic Particles in Food",
volume = "91",
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Vrvić, M., Pucarević, M., Mitić, D. L.,& Stojić, N.. (2023). A Brief Bibliometric Analysis of Microplastic and Nanoplastic Particles in Food. in Proceedings of the 14th European Nutrition Conference FENS 2023
Basel : MDPI., 91.
https://doi.org/10.3390//proceedings2023091257

Vrvić M, Pucarević M, Mitić DL, Stojić N. A Brief Bibliometric Analysis of Microplastic and Nanoplastic Particles in Food. in Proceedings of the 14th European Nutrition Conference FENS 2023. 2023;91.
doi:10.3390//proceedings2023091257 .

Vrvić, Miroslav, Pucarević, Mira, Mitić, Dragana Linda, Stojić, Nataša, "A Brief Bibliometric Analysis of Microplastic and Nanoplastic Particles in Food" in Proceedings of the 14th European Nutrition Conference FENS 2023, 91 (2023),
https://doi.org/10.3390//proceedings2023091257 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Prokić, Dunja
AU  - Ćurčić, Ljiljana
AU  - Stojić, Nataša
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
AU  - Panin, Biljana
AU  - Mitić, Dragana Linda
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/627
AB  - Po podacima iz Evropske strategije za plastiku iz 2018. godine, 
godišnje se u evropskim zemljama proizvodi oko 25,8 miliona tona plas tičnog otpada, od čega se manje od 30% sakuplja za reciklažu. Kao jedan 
od glavnih izazova Republike Srbije za tranziciju ka cirkularnoj ekonomiji 
prepoznato je prilagođavanje industrije koja se bavi proizvodnjom plastič ne ambalaže, a naročito ako se uzme u obzir činjenica da 25% od ukupno 
proizvedenog ambalažnog otpada u Republici Srbiji čini plastični otpad. 
U radu je predstavljena analiza strateških, planskih i zakonskih me hanizama zemalja članica Evropske unije i Republike Srbije za smanjenje 
zagađenja životne sredine plastičnim otpadom, uključujući mikroplastiku. 
Cilj istraživanja je da se identifikuju izazovi koje je neophodno prevazići u 
zemljama članicama Evropske unije i Republici Srbiji, kako bi se dostigli 
ambiciozni ciljevi o potpunoj reciklaži plastične ambalaže i unapređenju 
upravljanja plastičnim otpadom. Rezultati istraživanja ukazuju na mere za 
upravljanje plastičnim otpadom koje su bazirane na izbegavanje nastajanja otpada, odnosno njegovoj transformaciji u visokokvalitetne sirovine; pove ćanju stepena reciklaže i ponovne upotrebe, čime se ostvaruje korist, kako 
za privredu, tako i za životnu sredinu. Evidentan je potencijal za reciklažu 
plastike u Republici Srbiji, a cirkularna ekonomija je prepoznata kao jedan 
od načina za razvoj održivog sistema upravljanja plastičnim otpadom.
PB  - Sremska Kamenica : Univerzitet Educons
C3  - Zelena tranzicija u privredi – stanje i perspektive
T1  - Cirkularna ekonomija kao mehanizam za redukciju otpada od plastike,
T1  - Circular Economy as a Mechanism for Reducing Plastic Waste
EP  - 154
SP  - 145
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Prokić, Dunja and Ćurčić, Ljiljana and Stojić, Nataša and Pucarević, Mira and Panin, Biljana and Mitić, Dragana Linda",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Po podacima iz Evropske strategije za plastiku iz 2018. godine, 
godišnje se u evropskim zemljama proizvodi oko 25,8 miliona tona plas tičnog otpada, od čega se manje od 30% sakuplja za reciklažu. Kao jedan 
od glavnih izazova Republike Srbije za tranziciju ka cirkularnoj ekonomiji 
prepoznato je prilagođavanje industrije koja se bavi proizvodnjom plastič ne ambalaže, a naročito ako se uzme u obzir činjenica da 25% od ukupno 
proizvedenog ambalažnog otpada u Republici Srbiji čini plastični otpad. 
U radu je predstavljena analiza strateških, planskih i zakonskih me hanizama zemalja članica Evropske unije i Republike Srbije za smanjenje 
zagađenja životne sredine plastičnim otpadom, uključujući mikroplastiku. 
Cilj istraživanja je da se identifikuju izazovi koje je neophodno prevazići u 
zemljama članicama Evropske unije i Republici Srbiji, kako bi se dostigli 
ambiciozni ciljevi o potpunoj reciklaži plastične ambalaže i unapređenju 
upravljanja plastičnim otpadom. Rezultati istraživanja ukazuju na mere za 
upravljanje plastičnim otpadom koje su bazirane na izbegavanje nastajanja otpada, odnosno njegovoj transformaciji u visokokvalitetne sirovine; pove ćanju stepena reciklaže i ponovne upotrebe, čime se ostvaruje korist, kako 
za privredu, tako i za životnu sredinu. Evidentan je potencijal za reciklažu 
plastike u Republici Srbiji, a cirkularna ekonomija je prepoznata kao jedan 
od načina za razvoj održivog sistema upravljanja plastičnim otpadom.",
publisher = "Sremska Kamenica : Univerzitet Educons",
journal = "Zelena tranzicija u privredi – stanje i perspektive",
title = "Cirkularna ekonomija kao mehanizam za redukciju otpada od plastike,, Circular Economy as a Mechanism for Reducing Plastic Waste",
pages = "154-145"
}

Prokić, D., Ćurčić, L., Stojić, N., Pucarević, M., Panin, B.,& Mitić, D. L.. (2023). Cirkularna ekonomija kao mehanizam za redukciju otpada od plastike,. in Zelena tranzicija u privredi – stanje i perspektive
Sremska Kamenica : Univerzitet Educons., 145-154.

Prokić D, Ćurčić L, Stojić N, Pucarević M, Panin B, Mitić DL. Cirkularna ekonomija kao mehanizam za redukciju otpada od plastike,. in Zelena tranzicija u privredi – stanje i perspektive. 2023;:145-154..

Prokić, Dunja, Ćurčić, Ljiljana, Stojić, Nataša, Pucarević, Mira, Panin, Biljana, Mitić, Dragana Linda, "Cirkularna ekonomija kao mehanizam za redukciju otpada od plastike," in Zelena tranzicija u privredi – stanje i perspektive (2023):145-154.

TY  - CONF
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
AU  - Stojić, Nataša
AU  - Vrvić, Miroslav
AU  - Prokić, Dunja
AU  - Ćurčić, Ljiljana
AU  - Panin, Biljana
AU  - Mitić, Dragana Linda
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/626
AB  - Microplastics are tiny plastic particles and 
fragments that are less than 5 millimeters in size. 
These particles can be found in various 
environmental compartments. They are a growing 
concern due to their potential environmental 
impact and the challenges they pose for ecosystems 
and human health. Microplastics can vary in shape, 
composition, and size, with some being so small 
that they are not visible to the naked eye (nano 
dimensions). This diversity makes the detection 
and analysis of microplastics a complex scientific 
field. 
When conducting microplastics analysis, it is 
essential to choose the appropriate combination of 
instruments and techniques based on the sample 
type, and expected particle sizes. 
Additionally, methods for the analysis of 
microplastics are still being developed and have 
not been brought to the level of standards. Like all 
other methods of analysis, this procedure involves 
the extraction of particles from the matrix [1] and 
then an analysis that enables the confirmation of 
the identity of the polymer from the point of its 
particle composition. Particles that are mixed 
polymers also often appear. That is why it is most 
practical, and at the same time the most expensive, 
to have several different techniques to determine 
the type of particles. Everything gets complicated 
when applied to micro and nano particle sizes.
Today, different instrumental techniques are 
used for the detection of microplastics, depending 
on the dimensions of the particles to be identified.
FTIR Spectrometer works by measuring the 
absorption of infrared light by the sample, 
providing information about the types of polymers 
present. Raman Spectrometer is uses the scattering 
of laser light to provide information about the 
molecular structure and composition of 
microplastics. SEM with Energy-Dispersive X-ray 
Spectroscopy (EDS) capable to visualize the 
surface morphology of particles and when coupled 
with EDS, it can also provide information about the 
elemental composition of the particle. Micro Raman spectrometers are specialized for 
micrometar sizes particles. Pyrolysis instrument 
and GC-MS system that burns microplastics and 
this products are analyzed using GC-MS.
None of these techniques have been accepted as 
standard so far. And this will probably be decided 
for a long time, because the particle sizes are in a 
very wide range and not all of these techniques are 
sensitive and reliable enough for particles of micro 
and nano size. The choice of technique will also be 
influenced by the way the results are expressed
PB  - Chemical Society of Montenegro
C3  - Book of Abstracts - 23rd European Meeting on Environmental Chemistry
T1  - Instrumental Methods for the Microplastics Determination in the Environment
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Pucarević, Mira and Stojić, Nataša and Vrvić, Miroslav and Prokić, Dunja and Ćurčić, Ljiljana and Panin, Biljana and Mitić, Dragana Linda",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Microplastics are tiny plastic particles and 
fragments that are less than 5 millimeters in size. 
These particles can be found in various 
environmental compartments. They are a growing 
concern due to their potential environmental 
impact and the challenges they pose for ecosystems 
and human health. Microplastics can vary in shape, 
composition, and size, with some being so small 
that they are not visible to the naked eye (nano 
dimensions). This diversity makes the detection 
and analysis of microplastics a complex scientific 
field. 
When conducting microplastics analysis, it is 
essential to choose the appropriate combination of 
instruments and techniques based on the sample 
type, and expected particle sizes. 
Additionally, methods for the analysis of 
microplastics are still being developed and have 
not been brought to the level of standards. Like all 
other methods of analysis, this procedure involves 
the extraction of particles from the matrix [1] and 
then an analysis that enables the confirmation of 
the identity of the polymer from the point of its 
particle composition. Particles that are mixed 
polymers also often appear. That is why it is most 
practical, and at the same time the most expensive, 
to have several different techniques to determine 
the type of particles. Everything gets complicated 
when applied to micro and nano particle sizes.
Today, different instrumental techniques are 
used for the detection of microplastics, depending 
on the dimensions of the particles to be identified.
FTIR Spectrometer works by measuring the 
absorption of infrared light by the sample, 
providing information about the types of polymers 
present. Raman Spectrometer is uses the scattering 
of laser light to provide information about the 
molecular structure and composition of 
microplastics. SEM with Energy-Dispersive X-ray 
Spectroscopy (EDS) capable to visualize the 
surface morphology of particles and when coupled 
with EDS, it can also provide information about the 
elemental composition of the particle. Micro Raman spectrometers are specialized for 
micrometar sizes particles. Pyrolysis instrument 
and GC-MS system that burns microplastics and 
this products are analyzed using GC-MS.
None of these techniques have been accepted as 
standard so far. And this will probably be decided 
for a long time, because the particle sizes are in a 
very wide range and not all of these techniques are 
sensitive and reliable enough for particles of micro 
and nano size. The choice of technique will also be 
influenced by the way the results are expressed",
publisher = "Chemical Society of Montenegro",
journal = "Book of Abstracts - 23rd European Meeting on Environmental Chemistry",
title = "Instrumental Methods for the Microplastics Determination in the Environment"
}

Pucarević, M., Stojić, N., Vrvić, M., Prokić, D., Ćurčić, L., Panin, B.,& Mitić, D. L.. (2023). Instrumental Methods for the Microplastics Determination in the Environment. in Book of Abstracts - 23rd European Meeting on Environmental Chemistry
Chemical Society of Montenegro..

Pucarević M, Stojić N, Vrvić M, Prokić D, Ćurčić L, Panin B, Mitić DL. Instrumental Methods for the Microplastics Determination in the Environment. in Book of Abstracts - 23rd European Meeting on Environmental Chemistry. 2023;..

Pucarević, Mira, Stojić, Nataša, Vrvić, Miroslav, Prokić, Dunja, Ćurčić, Ljiljana, Panin, Biljana, Mitić, Dragana Linda, "Instrumental Methods for the Microplastics Determination in the Environment" in Book of Abstracts - 23rd European Meeting on Environmental Chemistry (2023).

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Stojić, Nataša
AU  - Štrbac, Snežana
AU  - Ćurčić, Ljiljana
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
AU  - Prokić, Dunja
AU  - Stepanov, Jasna
AU  - Stojić, Gordan
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/576
AB  - This study aimed to investigate the impact of road and rail traffic on the soil through the analysis
of the presence of heavy metals in soil samples collected next to a busy highway, local roads, and
next to an active railway line. Results showed that cars emitted higher levels of heavy metals than
trains. Soil samples near the highway had higher levels of Cu, Ni, and Hg. The values of the
calculated indices like geo-accumulation index, potential toxicity response index, ecological risk
factor, contamination factor, pollution load index, Nemerow’s pollution index, and degree of
contamination confirm that the soil samples sampled near the highway are the most polluted and
highway have the greatest negative impact on the soil environment. These results suggest that
controlling car emissions through strict regulations and promoting public transportation could
effectively reduce the heavy metal concentrations in soil, particularly from highway emissions.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - Transportation Research Part D
T1  - Exploring the impact of transportation on heavy metal pollution: A comparative study of trains and cars
VL  - 125
DO  - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2023.103966
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Stojić, Nataša and Štrbac, Snežana and Ćurčić, Ljiljana and Pucarević, Mira and Prokić, Dunja and Stepanov, Jasna and Stojić, Gordan",
year = "2023",
abstract = "This study aimed to investigate the impact of road and rail traffic on the soil through the analysis
of the presence of heavy metals in soil samples collected next to a busy highway, local roads, and
next to an active railway line. Results showed that cars emitted higher levels of heavy metals than
trains. Soil samples near the highway had higher levels of Cu, Ni, and Hg. The values of the
calculated indices like geo-accumulation index, potential toxicity response index, ecological risk
factor, contamination factor, pollution load index, Nemerow’s pollution index, and degree of
contamination confirm that the soil samples sampled near the highway are the most polluted and
highway have the greatest negative impact on the soil environment. These results suggest that
controlling car emissions through strict regulations and promoting public transportation could
effectively reduce the heavy metal concentrations in soil, particularly from highway emissions.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "Transportation Research Part D",
title = "Exploring the impact of transportation on heavy metal pollution: A comparative study of trains and cars",
volume = "125",
doi = "https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2023.103966"
}

Stojić, N., Štrbac, S., Ćurčić, L., Pucarević, M., Prokić, D., Stepanov, J.,& Stojić, G.. (2023). Exploring the impact of transportation on heavy metal pollution: A comparative study of trains and cars. in Transportation Research Part D
Elsevier., 125.
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2023.103966

Stojić N, Štrbac S, Ćurčić L, Pucarević M, Prokić D, Stepanov J, Stojić G. Exploring the impact of transportation on heavy metal pollution: A comparative study of trains and cars. in Transportation Research Part D. 2023;125.
doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2023.103966 .

Stojić, Nataša, Štrbac, Snežana, Ćurčić, Ljiljana, Pucarević, Mira, Prokić, Dunja, Stepanov, Jasna, Stojić, Gordan, "Exploring the impact of transportation on heavy metal pollution: A comparative study of trains and cars" in Transportation Research Part D, 125 (2023),
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2023.103966 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Stojić, Nataša
AU  - Pezo, Lato
AU  - Lončar, Biljana
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
AU  - Filipović, Vladimir
AU  - Prokić, Dunja
AU  - Ćurčić, Ljiljana
AU  - Štrbac, Snežana
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/526
AB  - The main objective of this study is to determine the possibility of predicting the impact
of land use and soil type on concentrations of heavy metals (HMs) and phthalates (PAEs) in soil
based on an artificial neural network model (ANN). Qualitative analysis of HMs was performed
with inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectrometry (ICP/OES) and Direct Mercury
Analyzer. Determination of PAEs was performed with gas chromatography (GC) coupled with a
single quadrupole mass spectrometry (MS). An ANN, based on the Broyden–Fletcher–Goldfarb–
Shanno (BFGS) iterative algorithm, for the prediction of HM and PAE concentrations, based on land use and soil type parameters, showed good prediction capabilities (the coefficient of determination (r2) values during the training cycle for HM concentration variables were 0.895, 0.927, 0.885, 0.813, 0.883, 0.917, 0.931, and 0.883, respectively, and for PAEs, the concentration variables were 0.950,0.974, 0.958, 0.974, and 0.943, respectively). The results of this study indicate that HM and PAE concentrations, based on land use and soil type, can be predicted using ANN.
PB  - Basel : MDPI
T2  - Toxics
T1  - Prediction of the impact of land use and soil type on concentrations of heavy metals and phthalates in soil based on model simulation
IS  - 3
VL  - 11
DO  - 10.3390/toxics11030269
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Stojić, Nataša and Pezo, Lato and Lončar, Biljana and Pucarević, Mira and Filipović, Vladimir and Prokić, Dunja and Ćurčić, Ljiljana and Štrbac, Snežana",
year = "2023",
abstract = "The main objective of this study is to determine the possibility of predicting the impact
of land use and soil type on concentrations of heavy metals (HMs) and phthalates (PAEs) in soil
based on an artificial neural network model (ANN). Qualitative analysis of HMs was performed
with inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectrometry (ICP/OES) and Direct Mercury
Analyzer. Determination of PAEs was performed with gas chromatography (GC) coupled with a
single quadrupole mass spectrometry (MS). An ANN, based on the Broyden–Fletcher–Goldfarb–
Shanno (BFGS) iterative algorithm, for the prediction of HM and PAE concentrations, based on land use and soil type parameters, showed good prediction capabilities (the coefficient of determination (r2) values during the training cycle for HM concentration variables were 0.895, 0.927, 0.885, 0.813, 0.883, 0.917, 0.931, and 0.883, respectively, and for PAEs, the concentration variables were 0.950,0.974, 0.958, 0.974, and 0.943, respectively). The results of this study indicate that HM and PAE concentrations, based on land use and soil type, can be predicted using ANN.",
publisher = "Basel : MDPI",
journal = "Toxics",
title = "Prediction of the impact of land use and soil type on concentrations of heavy metals and phthalates in soil based on model simulation",
number = "3",
volume = "11",
doi = "10.3390/toxics11030269"
}

Stojić, N., Pezo, L., Lončar, B., Pucarević, M., Filipović, V., Prokić, D., Ćurčić, L.,& Štrbac, S.. (2023). Prediction of the impact of land use and soil type on concentrations of heavy metals and phthalates in soil based on model simulation. in Toxics
Basel : MDPI., 11(3).
https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics11030269

Stojić N, Pezo L, Lončar B, Pucarević M, Filipović V, Prokić D, Ćurčić L, Štrbac S. Prediction of the impact of land use and soil type on concentrations of heavy metals and phthalates in soil based on model simulation. in Toxics. 2023;11(3).
doi:10.3390/toxics11030269 .

Stojić, Nataša, Pezo, Lato, Lončar, Biljana, Pucarević, Mira, Filipović, Vladimir, Prokić, Dunja, Ćurčić, Ljiljana, Štrbac, Snežana, "Prediction of the impact of land use and soil type on concentrations of heavy metals and phthalates in soil based on model simulation" in Toxics, 11, no. 3 (2023),
https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics11030269 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Štrbac, Snežana
AU  - Kašanin-Grubin, Milica
AU  - Stojić, Nataša
AU  - Pezo, Lato
AU  - Lončar, Biljana
AU  - Tognetti, Roberto
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/574
AB  - Background and Aims In the global distribution of 
persistent organic pollutants (POPs) forests play a 
key role due to the forest canopy efect. In this study, 
mountain beech forests were selected to identify the 
level and distribution of selected POPs.
Methods Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) and 
polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) were ana lyzed by capillary gas chromatography with an elec tron capture detector (GC–ECD). Analysis of poly chlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) was performed by gas 
chromatography with a mass spectrometry detector 
(GC–MS). The polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons 
(PAHs) were analyzed by liquid chromatography with 
a diode array detector (HPLC–DAD).
Results The total ∑20OCP concentrations in the 
soil from mountain beech forests at a depth of 0 – 
40 cm ranged from 24.46 µg kg−1 to 331.11 µg kg−1, 
and at a depth of 40 – 80 cm from 15.80 µg kg−1 to 
247.12 µg kg−1. The mass concentration for ∑6PCB 
ranges from 9.21 to 95.28 µg kg−1 in the surface soil 
layer and from 8.07 to 66.56 µg kg−1 in the soil sub layer. The total concentration of ∑7PBDE congeners 
measured in soil samples from mountain beech forests 
across Europe was from 1.38 to 29.68 µg kg−1 in the 
surface soil layer and from 1.01 to 53.31 µg kg−1 in 
the soil sublayer. The total concentration of ∑16PAH 
varied from 271.52 to 1154.52 µg kg−1 in the surface 
soil layer and from 318.95 to 1052.54 µg kg−1 in the 
soil sublayer.
Conclusion The results of this study can serve as 
an important basis for international, national, and 
regional measures of environmental protection of 
beech forests from POPs pollution
PB  - Springer
T2  - Plant and Soil
T1  - Persistent organic pollutants in soil samples from mountain  beech forests across Europe
IS  - 1-2
VL  - 491
DO  - https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-023-06329-4
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Štrbac, Snežana and Kašanin-Grubin, Milica and Stojić, Nataša and Pezo, Lato and Lončar, Biljana and Tognetti, Roberto and Pucarević, Mira",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Background and Aims In the global distribution of 
persistent organic pollutants (POPs) forests play a 
key role due to the forest canopy efect. In this study, 
mountain beech forests were selected to identify the 
level and distribution of selected POPs.
Methods Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) and 
polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) were ana lyzed by capillary gas chromatography with an elec tron capture detector (GC–ECD). Analysis of poly chlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) was performed by gas 
chromatography with a mass spectrometry detector 
(GC–MS). The polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons 
(PAHs) were analyzed by liquid chromatography with 
a diode array detector (HPLC–DAD).
Results The total ∑20OCP concentrations in the 
soil from mountain beech forests at a depth of 0 – 
40 cm ranged from 24.46 µg kg−1 to 331.11 µg kg−1, 
and at a depth of 40 – 80 cm from 15.80 µg kg−1 to 
247.12 µg kg−1. The mass concentration for ∑6PCB 
ranges from 9.21 to 95.28 µg kg−1 in the surface soil 
layer and from 8.07 to 66.56 µg kg−1 in the soil sub layer. The total concentration of ∑7PBDE congeners 
measured in soil samples from mountain beech forests 
across Europe was from 1.38 to 29.68 µg kg−1 in the 
surface soil layer and from 1.01 to 53.31 µg kg−1 in 
the soil sublayer. The total concentration of ∑16PAH 
varied from 271.52 to 1154.52 µg kg−1 in the surface 
soil layer and from 318.95 to 1052.54 µg kg−1 in the 
soil sublayer.
Conclusion The results of this study can serve as 
an important basis for international, national, and 
regional measures of environmental protection of 
beech forests from POPs pollution",
publisher = "Springer",
journal = "Plant and Soil",
title = "Persistent organic pollutants in soil samples from mountain  beech forests across Europe",
number = "1-2",
volume = "491",
doi = "https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-023-06329-4"
}

Štrbac, S., Kašanin-Grubin, M., Stojić, N., Pezo, L., Lončar, B., Tognetti, R.,& Pucarević, M.. (2023). Persistent organic pollutants in soil samples from mountain  beech forests across Europe. in Plant and Soil
Springer., 491(1-2).
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-023-06329-4

Štrbac S, Kašanin-Grubin M, Stojić N, Pezo L, Lončar B, Tognetti R, Pucarević M. Persistent organic pollutants in soil samples from mountain  beech forests across Europe. in Plant and Soil. 2023;491(1-2).
doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-023-06329-4 .

Štrbac, Snežana, Kašanin-Grubin, Milica, Stojić, Nataša, Pezo, Lato, Lončar, Biljana, Tognetti, Roberto, Pucarević, Mira, "Persistent organic pollutants in soil samples from mountain  beech forests across Europe" in Plant and Soil, 491, no. 1-2 (2023),
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-023-06329-4 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Prokić, Dunja
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
AU  - Ćurčić, Ljiljana
AU  - Stojić, Nataša
AU  - Turk Sekulić, Maja
AU  - Šperanda, Marcela
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/568
AB  - Microplastic (MP) pollution is one of the most pressing environmental problems of 
the 21st century. In the EU, between 75.000 and 300.000 tons of MP are released 
into the environment every year. MP are ubiquitous, being found in seas, lakes, rivers 
and estuaries, air, sediments, landfills, and wastewater treatment plants because of 
improper human disposal of plastics and inadequate waste management. Life cycle 
assessment (LCA) is frequently promoted as a tool to assess environmental impact. 
LCA is regulated in accordance with ISO 14040 and implies a process that examines 
environmental aspects and potential environmental impacts on the product or 
service life cycle. While LCA is a valuable environmental tool, its application to MP 
has not been sufficiently developed and investigated. The purpose of this paper is to 
critically review the LCA modeling of MP. Several leading LCA software were 
analyzed. Based on the conducted research, it was concluded that there are very few 
databases used by LCA software, which can be connected to MP. In addition, it was 
concluded that for these types of analysis, it is best to observe the life cycle of plastic 
waste, focusing on the concept according to which waste is considered a resource.
C3  - 1st European GREEN Conference, May 23-26, 2023, Vodice, Croatia
T1  - Life cycle assessment (LCA) of microplastics in the environment
EP  - 42
SP  - 42
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Prokić, Dunja and Pucarević, Mira and Ćurčić, Ljiljana and Stojić, Nataša and Turk Sekulić, Maja and Šperanda, Marcela",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Microplastic (MP) pollution is one of the most pressing environmental problems of 
the 21st century. In the EU, between 75.000 and 300.000 tons of MP are released 
into the environment every year. MP are ubiquitous, being found in seas, lakes, rivers 
and estuaries, air, sediments, landfills, and wastewater treatment plants because of 
improper human disposal of plastics and inadequate waste management. Life cycle 
assessment (LCA) is frequently promoted as a tool to assess environmental impact. 
LCA is regulated in accordance with ISO 14040 and implies a process that examines 
environmental aspects and potential environmental impacts on the product or 
service life cycle. While LCA is a valuable environmental tool, its application to MP 
has not been sufficiently developed and investigated. The purpose of this paper is to 
critically review the LCA modeling of MP. Several leading LCA software were 
analyzed. Based on the conducted research, it was concluded that there are very few 
databases used by LCA software, which can be connected to MP. In addition, it was 
concluded that for these types of analysis, it is best to observe the life cycle of plastic 
waste, focusing on the concept according to which waste is considered a resource.",
journal = "1st European GREEN Conference, May 23-26, 2023, Vodice, Croatia",
title = "Life cycle assessment (LCA) of microplastics in the environment",
pages = "42-42"
}

Prokić, D., Pucarević, M., Ćurčić, L., Stojić, N., Turk Sekulić, M.,& Šperanda, M.. (2023). Life cycle assessment (LCA) of microplastics in the environment. in 1st European GREEN Conference, May 23-26, 2023, Vodice, Croatia, 42-42.

Prokić D, Pucarević M, Ćurčić L, Stojić N, Turk Sekulić M, Šperanda M. Life cycle assessment (LCA) of microplastics in the environment. in 1st European GREEN Conference, May 23-26, 2023, Vodice, Croatia. 2023;:42-42..

Prokić, Dunja, Pucarević, Mira, Ćurčić, Ljiljana, Stojić, Nataša, Turk Sekulić, Maja, Šperanda, Marcela, "Life cycle assessment (LCA) of microplastics in the environment" in 1st European GREEN Conference, May 23-26, 2023, Vodice, Croatia (2023):42-42.

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Štrbac, Snežana
AU  - Stojić, Nataša
AU  - Lončar, Biljana
AU  - Pezo, Lato
AU  - Ćurčić, Ljiljana
AU  - Prokić, Dunja
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/565
AB  - Purpose To anticipate the impact of illegal landfills, development of new models should become a part of environmental 
risk management strategies. One of such approaches includes applications of the artificial neural network (ANN). The main 
objective of this study was to elucidate the impact of illegal landfilling on the surrounding soil environment and human 
health, as well as to establish an artificial neural network (ANN) models for predicting the hazards of illegal landfilling as 
an effective tool in decision-making and environmental risk management.
Methods The identification of heavy metals source in soil was performed by principal component analysis (PCA). To assess 
the sensitivity of the soil ecosystem to heavy metal concentrations, Soil Quality standards and quantitative indices were used. 
The possible health effects were valued using the average daily doses (ADDs), hazard quotient (HQ), hazard index (HI), 
and carcinogenic risk (CR). ANN modeling was used for the prediction of heavy metal concentrations in the soil based on 
landfill size, municipality size, the number of residents, plant species, soil, and landform types.
Results The average values of the pollution indexes for Cd were in the moderately contaminated and very high contamina tion categories. The HQ values were lower than the safe level. Cr and Pb posed a significant CR for adults and children, and 
Ni for children. The ANN models have exhibited good generalization power and accurately predicted the output parameters 
with a high value of the coefficient of determination.
Conclusion Concerning heavy metal concentrations, illegal landfills near agricultural soil have a significant impact on the 
soil ecosystem and people’s health. The developed ANN models can be applied generally to anticipate the heavy metal 
concentrations in soil, according to the before mentioned input parameters, with high accuracy.
PB  - Springer Nature
T2  - Journal of Soils and Sediments
T1  - Heavy metal concentrations in the soil near illegal landfills in the vicinity of agricultural areas—artificial neural network approach
IS  - 9
VL  - 23
DO  - https://doi.org/10.1007/s11368-023-03637-1
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Štrbac, Snežana and Stojić, Nataša and Lončar, Biljana and Pezo, Lato and Ćurčić, Ljiljana and Prokić, Dunja and Pucarević, Mira",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Purpose To anticipate the impact of illegal landfills, development of new models should become a part of environmental 
risk management strategies. One of such approaches includes applications of the artificial neural network (ANN). The main 
objective of this study was to elucidate the impact of illegal landfilling on the surrounding soil environment and human 
health, as well as to establish an artificial neural network (ANN) models for predicting the hazards of illegal landfilling as 
an effective tool in decision-making and environmental risk management.
Methods The identification of heavy metals source in soil was performed by principal component analysis (PCA). To assess 
the sensitivity of the soil ecosystem to heavy metal concentrations, Soil Quality standards and quantitative indices were used. 
The possible health effects were valued using the average daily doses (ADDs), hazard quotient (HQ), hazard index (HI), 
and carcinogenic risk (CR). ANN modeling was used for the prediction of heavy metal concentrations in the soil based on 
landfill size, municipality size, the number of residents, plant species, soil, and landform types.
Results The average values of the pollution indexes for Cd were in the moderately contaminated and very high contamina tion categories. The HQ values were lower than the safe level. Cr and Pb posed a significant CR for adults and children, and 
Ni for children. The ANN models have exhibited good generalization power and accurately predicted the output parameters 
with a high value of the coefficient of determination.
Conclusion Concerning heavy metal concentrations, illegal landfills near agricultural soil have a significant impact on the 
soil ecosystem and people’s health. The developed ANN models can be applied generally to anticipate the heavy metal 
concentrations in soil, according to the before mentioned input parameters, with high accuracy.",
publisher = "Springer Nature",
journal = "Journal of Soils and Sediments",
title = "Heavy metal concentrations in the soil near illegal landfills in the vicinity of agricultural areas—artificial neural network approach",
number = "9",
volume = "23",
doi = "https://doi.org/10.1007/s11368-023-03637-1"
}

Štrbac, S., Stojić, N., Lončar, B., Pezo, L., Ćurčić, L., Prokić, D.,& Pucarević, M.. (2023). Heavy metal concentrations in the soil near illegal landfills in the vicinity of agricultural areas—artificial neural network approach. in Journal of Soils and Sediments
Springer Nature., 23(9).
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/s11368-023-03637-1

Štrbac S, Stojić N, Lončar B, Pezo L, Ćurčić L, Prokić D, Pucarević M. Heavy metal concentrations in the soil near illegal landfills in the vicinity of agricultural areas—artificial neural network approach. in Journal of Soils and Sediments. 2023;23(9).
doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11368-023-03637-1 .

Štrbac, Snežana, Stojić, Nataša, Lončar, Biljana, Pezo, Lato, Ćurčić, Ljiljana, Prokić, Dunja, Pucarević, Mira, "Heavy metal concentrations in the soil near illegal landfills in the vicinity of agricultural areas—artificial neural network approach" in Journal of Soils and Sediments, 23, no. 9 (2023),
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/s11368-023-03637-1 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Štrbac, Snežana
AU  - Kasanin-Grubin, Milica
AU  - Pezo, Lato
AU  - Stojić, Nataša
AU  - Loncar, Biljana
AU  - Ćurčić, Ljiljana
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/477
AB  - With the goal of enhancing the quality of the environment, urban green infrastructure (UGI) is an essential element in sustainable cities, and nature-based solutions (NBS) are being carried out as new infrastructure solutions that increase the resilience of cities. In this research, the method of theoretical analysis and the content analysis as the basic fact-gathering technique was applied to answer to following questions: What are the hindrances and bottlenecks in implementing NBS? Are the current decision-making mechanisms helping NBS get in route to shape cities? Is there any binding policy in practice that promotes NBS? In Belgrade is planned Type 3 of the degree of intervention/level and engineering type-Creation and new ecosystem management in the classifications of intensive urban green space management; urban planning strategies; urban water management; ecological restoration of degraded terrestrial ecosystems; and restoration and creation of semi-natural water bodies and hydrographic networks. In the future, it is essential to implement policies and incentives on national, regional, and local scales that help encourage the usage of NBS in the development of urban infrastructure.
PB  - MDPI, BASEL
T2  - International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
T1  - Green Infrastructure Designed through Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Urban Development
IS  - 2
VL  - 20
DO  - 10.3390/ijerph20021102
UR  - conv_1147
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Štrbac, Snežana and Kasanin-Grubin, Milica and Pezo, Lato and Stojić, Nataša and Loncar, Biljana and Ćurčić, Ljiljana and Pucarević, Mira",
year = "2023",
abstract = "With the goal of enhancing the quality of the environment, urban green infrastructure (UGI) is an essential element in sustainable cities, and nature-based solutions (NBS) are being carried out as new infrastructure solutions that increase the resilience of cities. In this research, the method of theoretical analysis and the content analysis as the basic fact-gathering technique was applied to answer to following questions: What are the hindrances and bottlenecks in implementing NBS? Are the current decision-making mechanisms helping NBS get in route to shape cities? Is there any binding policy in practice that promotes NBS? In Belgrade is planned Type 3 of the degree of intervention/level and engineering type-Creation and new ecosystem management in the classifications of intensive urban green space management; urban planning strategies; urban water management; ecological restoration of degraded terrestrial ecosystems; and restoration and creation of semi-natural water bodies and hydrographic networks. In the future, it is essential to implement policies and incentives on national, regional, and local scales that help encourage the usage of NBS in the development of urban infrastructure.",
publisher = "MDPI, BASEL",
journal = "International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health",
title = "Green Infrastructure Designed through Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Urban Development",
number = "2",
volume = "20",
doi = "10.3390/ijerph20021102",
url = "conv_1147"
}

Štrbac, S., Kasanin-Grubin, M., Pezo, L., Stojić, N., Loncar, B., Ćurčić, L.,& Pucarević, M.. (2023). Green Infrastructure Designed through Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Urban Development. in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
MDPI, BASEL., 20(2).
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20021102
conv_1147

Štrbac S, Kasanin-Grubin M, Pezo L, Stojić N, Loncar B, Ćurčić L, Pucarević M. Green Infrastructure Designed through Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Urban Development. in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2023;20(2).
doi:10.3390/ijerph20021102
conv_1147 .

Štrbac, Snežana, Kasanin-Grubin, Milica, Pezo, Lato, Stojić, Nataša, Loncar, Biljana, Ćurčić, Ljiljana, Pucarević, Mira, "Green Infrastructure Designed through Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Urban Development" in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20, no. 2 (2023),
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20021102 .,
conv_1147 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Stojić, Nataša
AU  - Ćurčić, Ljiljana
AU  - Prokić, Dunja
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/525
AB  - In the period from 2017 to 2022, 4,500 soil samples from the territory of Vojvodina were 
analyzed as part of the program for monitoring non-agricultural land. The results showed that 
the biggest problem was the presence of phthalate esters, which in certain locations were higher 
than the maximum allowed concentrations. Phthalate esters are plasticizers that are added to 
plastic products to improve their characteristics. A big problem appears in countries that do not 
have or do not implement waste management regulations and a large number of plastic products 
end up in landfills. Phthalates can be washed out from evreday plastic products as well as from 
plastic films, sewage irrigation, sludge, composting and mulching films used in agriculture and 
thus end up in soil and water bodies. The next risk is the possibility of the decomposition of 
plastic products under the influence of environmental conditions (photodegradation, 
thermooxidative degradation, hydrolytic degradation, and biodegradation by microorganisms). 
They can be broken down into smaller particles with dimensions smaller than 5 mm, which is by 
definition microplastics. Given that both polluting substances generally have the same origin it 
is necessary to quantify the correlation between the amount of microplastics and the 
concentration of phthalates. This results helped us in the exposure assessment process and in 
prediction the environmental concentrations of phthalates associated with microplastics in soil 
which was the goal of this research.
PB  - Zvornik : Faculty of Technology
C3  - VII International Congress "Engineering, Environment and Materials in Process Industry", March 20-23, 2023, Jahorina
T1  - Correlation between abundance of microplastics and concentration of phthalate esters
EP  - 193
SP  - 193
VL  - 8
ER  - 

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author = "Stojić, Nataša and Ćurčić, Ljiljana and Prokić, Dunja and Pucarević, Mira",
year = "2023",
abstract = "In the period from 2017 to 2022, 4,500 soil samples from the territory of Vojvodina were 
analyzed as part of the program for monitoring non-agricultural land. The results showed that 
the biggest problem was the presence of phthalate esters, which in certain locations were higher 
than the maximum allowed concentrations. Phthalate esters are plasticizers that are added to 
plastic products to improve their characteristics. A big problem appears in countries that do not 
have or do not implement waste management regulations and a large number of plastic products 
end up in landfills. Phthalates can be washed out from evreday plastic products as well as from 
plastic films, sewage irrigation, sludge, composting and mulching films used in agriculture and 
thus end up in soil and water bodies. The next risk is the possibility of the decomposition of 
plastic products under the influence of environmental conditions (photodegradation, 
thermooxidative degradation, hydrolytic degradation, and biodegradation by microorganisms). 
They can be broken down into smaller particles with dimensions smaller than 5 mm, which is by 
definition microplastics. Given that both polluting substances generally have the same origin it 
is necessary to quantify the correlation between the amount of microplastics and the 
concentration of phthalates. This results helped us in the exposure assessment process and in 
prediction the environmental concentrations of phthalates associated with microplastics in soil 
which was the goal of this research.",
publisher = "Zvornik : Faculty of Technology",
journal = "VII International Congress "Engineering, Environment and Materials in Process Industry", March 20-23, 2023, Jahorina",
title = "Correlation between abundance of microplastics and concentration of phthalate esters",
pages = "193-193",
volume = "8"
}

Stojić, N., Ćurčić, L., Prokić, D.,& Pucarević, M.. (2023). Correlation between abundance of microplastics and concentration of phthalate esters. in VII International Congress "Engineering, Environment and Materials in Process Industry", March 20-23, 2023, Jahorina
Zvornik : Faculty of Technology., 8, 193-193.

Stojić N, Ćurčić L, Prokić D, Pucarević M. Correlation between abundance of microplastics and concentration of phthalate esters. in VII International Congress "Engineering, Environment and Materials in Process Industry", March 20-23, 2023, Jahorina. 2023;8:193-193..

Stojić, Nataša, Ćurčić, Ljiljana, Prokić, Dunja, Pucarević, Mira, "Correlation between abundance of microplastics and concentration of phthalate esters" in VII International Congress "Engineering, Environment and Materials in Process Industry", March 20-23, 2023, Jahorina, 8 (2023):193-193.

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Medić-Pap, S.
AU  - Popović, B.
AU  - Stojić, Nataša
AU  - Danojević, D.
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
AU  - Cervenski, J.
AU  - Speranda, M.
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/481
AB  - Widespread use of pesticides in intensive agriculture indicates the need for permanent monitoring of their residues in soil. For this purpose, a total of 22 evenly distributed sampling points of arable land were chosen in the sampling area in Serbia. Soils were divided into groups according to the previous crop (pepper, vegetables, maize, wheat and soybean). Soil properties and residues of 68 pesticides, of which 22 herbicides, 25 insecticides and 21 fungicides, were analysed in the collected soil samples. The obtained data confirm the heterogeneity of soil samples regarding their organic matter content (1.41-3.39%) and pH value (pH 4.27-8.08). The average number of active ingredients detected per type of previous crop was 1-2 herbicides, 14-16 insecticides, and 3-4 fungicides, while the residues of 3 herbicides, 20 insecticides and 9 fungicides were found in total. Insecticides with mainly organochlorine compounds represented the majority of the detected active ingredients. Although rapid degradability of sulfonylurea herbicides is a well-known fact, the residues of nicosulfuron, ranging from 0.15 to 1.99 mu g/kg, were found in three soil samples where maize was grown as a previous crop. Furthermore, triazoles prothioconazole (0.08 +/- 0.11 mu g/kg), tebuconazole (0.10 +/- 0.24 mu g/kg) and epoxyconazole (0.13 +/- 0.42 mu g/kg) were detected in 36%, 18% and 14% soil samples, respectively, while difenoconazole and flusilazole were detected in only one sample. Soil pH value mostly correlated with pesticides. The levels of pesticides detected in agricultural soils should be monitored further, especially in terms of environmental risks posed by their transfer to groundwater and surface waters.
PB  - SPRINGER, NEW YORK
T2  - International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
T1  - The environmental issue of pesticide residues in agricultural soils in Serbia
DO  - 10.1007/s13762-022-04424-0
UR  - conv_1133
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Medić-Pap, S. and Popović, B. and Stojić, Nataša and Danojević, D. and Pucarević, Mira and Cervenski, J. and Speranda, M.",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Widespread use of pesticides in intensive agriculture indicates the need for permanent monitoring of their residues in soil. For this purpose, a total of 22 evenly distributed sampling points of arable land were chosen in the sampling area in Serbia. Soils were divided into groups according to the previous crop (pepper, vegetables, maize, wheat and soybean). Soil properties and residues of 68 pesticides, of which 22 herbicides, 25 insecticides and 21 fungicides, were analysed in the collected soil samples. The obtained data confirm the heterogeneity of soil samples regarding their organic matter content (1.41-3.39%) and pH value (pH 4.27-8.08). The average number of active ingredients detected per type of previous crop was 1-2 herbicides, 14-16 insecticides, and 3-4 fungicides, while the residues of 3 herbicides, 20 insecticides and 9 fungicides were found in total. Insecticides with mainly organochlorine compounds represented the majority of the detected active ingredients. Although rapid degradability of sulfonylurea herbicides is a well-known fact, the residues of nicosulfuron, ranging from 0.15 to 1.99 mu g/kg, were found in three soil samples where maize was grown as a previous crop. Furthermore, triazoles prothioconazole (0.08 +/- 0.11 mu g/kg), tebuconazole (0.10 +/- 0.24 mu g/kg) and epoxyconazole (0.13 +/- 0.42 mu g/kg) were detected in 36%, 18% and 14% soil samples, respectively, while difenoconazole and flusilazole were detected in only one sample. Soil pH value mostly correlated with pesticides. The levels of pesticides detected in agricultural soils should be monitored further, especially in terms of environmental risks posed by their transfer to groundwater and surface waters.",
publisher = "SPRINGER, NEW YORK",
journal = "International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology",
title = "The environmental issue of pesticide residues in agricultural soils in Serbia",
doi = "10.1007/s13762-022-04424-0",
url = "conv_1133"
}

Medić-Pap, S., Popović, B., Stojić, N., Danojević, D., Pucarević, M., Cervenski, J.,& Speranda, M.. (2023). The environmental issue of pesticide residues in agricultural soils in Serbia. in International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
SPRINGER, NEW YORK..
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-022-04424-0
conv_1133

Medić-Pap S, Popović B, Stojić N, Danojević D, Pucarević M, Cervenski J, Speranda M. The environmental issue of pesticide residues in agricultural soils in Serbia. in International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 2023;.
doi:10.1007/s13762-022-04424-0
conv_1133 .

Medić-Pap, S., Popović, B., Stojić, Nataša, Danojević, D., Pucarević, Mira, Cervenski, J., Speranda, M., "The environmental issue of pesticide residues in agricultural soils in Serbia" in International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (2023),
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-022-04424-0 .,
conv_1133 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ćurčić, Ljiljana
AU  - Loncar, Biljana
AU  - Pezo, Lato
AU  - Stojić, Nataša
AU  - Prokić, Dunja
AU  - Filipović, Vladimir
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/452
AB  - Dimethachlor is an herbicide used for oilseed rape protection. Previous studies have demonstrated its high mobility in the soil, which could lead to water contamination. This research aimed to determine the occurrence of dimethachlor and its metabolites (dimethachlor ethanesulfonic acid ESA and dimethachlor oxalamic acid OA) in surface water using a recently developed analytical method. This article is one of the first to document dimethachlor and its metabolites' presence in surface water samples. The samples were collected from the Danube river and Tisza river. The quantitative determination of dimethachlor and its metabolites in the obtained extracts was done by high-performance liquid chromatography. Descriptive statistical methods, including correlation analysis, cluster analysis, and principal component analyses, were utilized to analyze method validation experimental results. In addition, the artificial neural network (ANN) model was applied as an optimization tool. The developed ANN model adequately predicted observed variables, suggesting the optimum results were obtained at a pH value 7, spike value 1, and injection volume equal to 0.5 mu L. The average concentrations in Danube River samples were 1.51 mu g/L for OA 0.01 mu g/L for ESA, and 0.63 mu g/L for DMC, while the average concentrations of chloroacetanilide herbicides detected in Tisza River samples were 1.43 mu g/L for OA, 0.08 mu g/L for ESA and 1.82 mu g/L for DMC.
PB  - MDPI, BASEL
T2  - Water
T1  - Chemometric Approach to Pesticide Residue Analysis in Surface Water
IS  - 24
VL  - 14
DO  - 10.3390/w14244089
UR  - conv_1145
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ćurčić, Ljiljana and Loncar, Biljana and Pezo, Lato and Stojić, Nataša and Prokić, Dunja and Filipović, Vladimir and Pucarević, Mira",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Dimethachlor is an herbicide used for oilseed rape protection. Previous studies have demonstrated its high mobility in the soil, which could lead to water contamination. This research aimed to determine the occurrence of dimethachlor and its metabolites (dimethachlor ethanesulfonic acid ESA and dimethachlor oxalamic acid OA) in surface water using a recently developed analytical method. This article is one of the first to document dimethachlor and its metabolites' presence in surface water samples. The samples were collected from the Danube river and Tisza river. The quantitative determination of dimethachlor and its metabolites in the obtained extracts was done by high-performance liquid chromatography. Descriptive statistical methods, including correlation analysis, cluster analysis, and principal component analyses, were utilized to analyze method validation experimental results. In addition, the artificial neural network (ANN) model was applied as an optimization tool. The developed ANN model adequately predicted observed variables, suggesting the optimum results were obtained at a pH value 7, spike value 1, and injection volume equal to 0.5 mu L. The average concentrations in Danube River samples were 1.51 mu g/L for OA 0.01 mu g/L for ESA, and 0.63 mu g/L for DMC, while the average concentrations of chloroacetanilide herbicides detected in Tisza River samples were 1.43 mu g/L for OA, 0.08 mu g/L for ESA and 1.82 mu g/L for DMC.",
publisher = "MDPI, BASEL",
journal = "Water",
title = "Chemometric Approach to Pesticide Residue Analysis in Surface Water",
number = "24",
volume = "14",
doi = "10.3390/w14244089",
url = "conv_1145"
}

Ćurčić, L., Loncar, B., Pezo, L., Stojić, N., Prokić, D., Filipović, V.,& Pucarević, M.. (2022). Chemometric Approach to Pesticide Residue Analysis in Surface Water. in Water
MDPI, BASEL., 14(24).
https://doi.org/10.3390/w14244089
conv_1145

Ćurčić L, Loncar B, Pezo L, Stojić N, Prokić D, Filipović V, Pucarević M. Chemometric Approach to Pesticide Residue Analysis in Surface Water. in Water. 2022;14(24).
doi:10.3390/w14244089
conv_1145 .

Ćurčić, Ljiljana, Loncar, Biljana, Pezo, Lato, Stojić, Nataša, Prokić, Dunja, Filipović, Vladimir, Pucarević, Mira, "Chemometric Approach to Pesticide Residue Analysis in Surface Water" in Water, 14, no. 24 (2022),
https://doi.org/10.3390/w14244089 .,
conv_1145 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Bulatović, Sandra
AU  - Ilić, Mila
AU  - Solevic-Knudsen, Tatjana
AU  - Milić, Jelena
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
AU  - Jovancicević, Branimir
AU  - Vrvić, Miroslav M.
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/461
AB  - The oil pollutant in the Sava River aquifer in the residential area of Belgrade, Serbia was investigated in order to analyze the extent, origin and spatial distribution of the pollution, with the aim to estimate potential human health risks from exposure to the compounds detected. Analytical methods indicated that the dominant compounds in this oil pollutant were gasoline range organic compounds. Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes (BTEX) were identified as compounds of concern and quantified by headspace gas chromatography. The concentrations of benzene measured at all sampling points were higher than the remediation value while the maximum concentrations of BTEX quantified were among the highest concentrations of these compounds reported in the petroleum-contaminated aquifers in the world. The assessment of the human health risks from exposure to BTEX-covered industrial scenario for adult receptors and residential scenario for adult receptors and children. The exposure routes analyzed were dermal contact with and ingestion of contaminated water, considering both cancer and non-cancer effects. The analysis of the lifetime incremental cancer risk indicated the potential for adverse health effects for human exposure at the investigated location, and because of that it was interpreted as an unacceptable risk level or risks of high priority which required immediate consideration for remedial measures at this location. A complete set of mitigation measures was proposed including: groundwater decontamination treatment, installation of filters for tap water, development of the system for monitoring of BTEX in the groundwater and development of the emergency response capacities at this location.
PB  - SPRINGER, DORDRECHT
T2  - Environmental Geochemistry and Health
T1  - Evaluation of potential human health risks from exposure to volatile organic compounds in contaminated urban groundwater in the Sava river aquifer, Belgrade, Serbia
EP  - 3472
IS  - 10
SP  - 3451
VL  - 44
DO  - 10.1007/s10653-021-01119-2
UR  - conv_1093
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Bulatović, Sandra and Ilić, Mila and Solevic-Knudsen, Tatjana and Milić, Jelena and Pucarević, Mira and Jovancicević, Branimir and Vrvić, Miroslav M.",
year = "2022",
abstract = "The oil pollutant in the Sava River aquifer in the residential area of Belgrade, Serbia was investigated in order to analyze the extent, origin and spatial distribution of the pollution, with the aim to estimate potential human health risks from exposure to the compounds detected. Analytical methods indicated that the dominant compounds in this oil pollutant were gasoline range organic compounds. Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes (BTEX) were identified as compounds of concern and quantified by headspace gas chromatography. The concentrations of benzene measured at all sampling points were higher than the remediation value while the maximum concentrations of BTEX quantified were among the highest concentrations of these compounds reported in the petroleum-contaminated aquifers in the world. The assessment of the human health risks from exposure to BTEX-covered industrial scenario for adult receptors and residential scenario for adult receptors and children. The exposure routes analyzed were dermal contact with and ingestion of contaminated water, considering both cancer and non-cancer effects. The analysis of the lifetime incremental cancer risk indicated the potential for adverse health effects for human exposure at the investigated location, and because of that it was interpreted as an unacceptable risk level or risks of high priority which required immediate consideration for remedial measures at this location. A complete set of mitigation measures was proposed including: groundwater decontamination treatment, installation of filters for tap water, development of the system for monitoring of BTEX in the groundwater and development of the emergency response capacities at this location.",
publisher = "SPRINGER, DORDRECHT",
journal = "Environmental Geochemistry and Health",
title = "Evaluation of potential human health risks from exposure to volatile organic compounds in contaminated urban groundwater in the Sava river aquifer, Belgrade, Serbia",
pages = "3472-3451",
number = "10",
volume = "44",
doi = "10.1007/s10653-021-01119-2",
url = "conv_1093"
}

Bulatović, S., Ilić, M., Solevic-Knudsen, T., Milić, J., Pucarević, M., Jovancicević, B.,& Vrvić, M. M.. (2022). Evaluation of potential human health risks from exposure to volatile organic compounds in contaminated urban groundwater in the Sava river aquifer, Belgrade, Serbia. in Environmental Geochemistry and Health
SPRINGER, DORDRECHT., 44(10), 3451-3472.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10653-021-01119-2
conv_1093

Bulatović S, Ilić M, Solevic-Knudsen T, Milić J, Pucarević M, Jovancicević B, Vrvić MM. Evaluation of potential human health risks from exposure to volatile organic compounds in contaminated urban groundwater in the Sava river aquifer, Belgrade, Serbia. in Environmental Geochemistry and Health. 2022;44(10):3451-3472.
doi:10.1007/s10653-021-01119-2
conv_1093 .

Bulatović, Sandra, Ilić, Mila, Solevic-Knudsen, Tatjana, Milić, Jelena, Pucarević, Mira, Jovancicević, Branimir, Vrvić, Miroslav M., "Evaluation of potential human health risks from exposure to volatile organic compounds in contaminated urban groundwater in the Sava river aquifer, Belgrade, Serbia" in Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 44, no. 10 (2022):3451-3472,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10653-021-01119-2 .,
conv_1093 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milicević, Zoran
AU  - Krnjajić, Slobodan
AU  - Stević, Milan
AU  - Cirković, Jovana
AU  - Jelušić, Aleksandra
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
AU  - Popović, Tatjana
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/465
AB  - In this work by encapsulation technique we have synthetized three new clove bud essential oil (CEO) Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) formulations depending on the carrier (synthetic zeolite-F-CSZ, nature zeolite- F-CNZ and gelatin- F-CG). The main idea was to develop an eco-friendly biopesticide that can find use in plant protection as an alternative to the use of conventional pesticides. By encapsulation we wanted to enable water solubility and ensure prolonged efficacy of the essential oil. Biological activity of designed CEO formulations was tested on potato tuber moth Phthorimaea operculella (fumigant mode of action), gray mold fungal pathogen Botrytis cinerea (preserver coatings), and soft rotting bacterial pathogens Pectobacterium carotovorum (subsp. carotovorum and brasiliensis) and Dickeya dianthicola (direct competition). CEO formulations evinced a prolonged action on mortality of P. operculella during the insects' exposure to the concentration of the emulsions of 40 mu L L-1 air. The mortality gradually decreased from a probability of 100% after the first 24 h to 50% after 5 days for F-CSZ or after 4 days for F-CNZ and F-CG. The most promising formulation is F-CSZ enabling activity during 14 days of exposure, while the effect of the other two formulations lasted 10 days. All three formulations produced a strong fungicidal effect against B. cinerea by preventing infection and disease development. The best efficacy was evidenced with F-CSZ (synthetic zeolite as a carrier) showing 100% efficacy when it was used even at the lowest tested concentration of active CEO (1%). The results of in vitro testing against soft rot pathogens determined the MIC value of CEO formulations to be 1% of active CEO. By this research, we present a novel perspective on the use of essential oils as an alternative, environmental biopesticide. CEO formulations can be commercially exploited as a fumigant or preserver coatings to extend the shelf life of stored products or the fresh-fruit market.
PB  - MDPI, BASEL
T2  - Agriculture-Basel
T1  - Encapsulated Clove Bud Essential Oil: A New Perspective as an Eco-Friendly Biopesticide
IS  - 3
VL  - 12
DO  - 10.3390/agriculture12030338
UR  - conv_1117
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Milicević, Zoran and Krnjajić, Slobodan and Stević, Milan and Cirković, Jovana and Jelušić, Aleksandra and Pucarević, Mira and Popović, Tatjana",
year = "2022",
abstract = "In this work by encapsulation technique we have synthetized three new clove bud essential oil (CEO) Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) formulations depending on the carrier (synthetic zeolite-F-CSZ, nature zeolite- F-CNZ and gelatin- F-CG). The main idea was to develop an eco-friendly biopesticide that can find use in plant protection as an alternative to the use of conventional pesticides. By encapsulation we wanted to enable water solubility and ensure prolonged efficacy of the essential oil. Biological activity of designed CEO formulations was tested on potato tuber moth Phthorimaea operculella (fumigant mode of action), gray mold fungal pathogen Botrytis cinerea (preserver coatings), and soft rotting bacterial pathogens Pectobacterium carotovorum (subsp. carotovorum and brasiliensis) and Dickeya dianthicola (direct competition). CEO formulations evinced a prolonged action on mortality of P. operculella during the insects' exposure to the concentration of the emulsions of 40 mu L L-1 air. The mortality gradually decreased from a probability of 100% after the first 24 h to 50% after 5 days for F-CSZ or after 4 days for F-CNZ and F-CG. The most promising formulation is F-CSZ enabling activity during 14 days of exposure, while the effect of the other two formulations lasted 10 days. All three formulations produced a strong fungicidal effect against B. cinerea by preventing infection and disease development. The best efficacy was evidenced with F-CSZ (synthetic zeolite as a carrier) showing 100% efficacy when it was used even at the lowest tested concentration of active CEO (1%). The results of in vitro testing against soft rot pathogens determined the MIC value of CEO formulations to be 1% of active CEO. By this research, we present a novel perspective on the use of essential oils as an alternative, environmental biopesticide. CEO formulations can be commercially exploited as a fumigant or preserver coatings to extend the shelf life of stored products or the fresh-fruit market.",
publisher = "MDPI, BASEL",
journal = "Agriculture-Basel",
title = "Encapsulated Clove Bud Essential Oil: A New Perspective as an Eco-Friendly Biopesticide",
number = "3",
volume = "12",
doi = "10.3390/agriculture12030338",
url = "conv_1117"
}

Milicević, Z., Krnjajić, S., Stević, M., Cirković, J., Jelušić, A., Pucarević, M.,& Popović, T.. (2022). Encapsulated Clove Bud Essential Oil: A New Perspective as an Eco-Friendly Biopesticide. in Agriculture-Basel
MDPI, BASEL., 12(3).
https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture12030338
conv_1117

Milicević Z, Krnjajić S, Stević M, Cirković J, Jelušić A, Pucarević M, Popović T. Encapsulated Clove Bud Essential Oil: A New Perspective as an Eco-Friendly Biopesticide. in Agriculture-Basel. 2022;12(3).
doi:10.3390/agriculture12030338
conv_1117 .

Milicević, Zoran, Krnjajić, Slobodan, Stević, Milan, Cirković, Jovana, Jelušić, Aleksandra, Pucarević, Mira, Popović, Tatjana, "Encapsulated Clove Bud Essential Oil: A New Perspective as an Eco-Friendly Biopesticide" in Agriculture-Basel, 12, no. 3 (2022),
https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture12030338 .,
conv_1117 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Teofilović, Vesna
AU  - Miletić, Srđan
AU  - Živković, Milica
AU  - Stojić, Nataša
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
AU  - Vrvić, Miroslav M.
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/431
AB  - Mikroplastika se može naći u svakom kutku naše planete, uključujući zemljište i vodene površine. Smatra se da su bakterije koje razgrađuju plastiku budućnost ekološki prihvatljive bioremedijacije zemljišta zagađenog mikroplastikom. Zbog naftnog porekla, postoji opravdana sumnja da se postupak bioremedijacije zemljišta zagađenog naftom i derivatima nafte adekvatnim izborom mikroorganizama može primeniti i kod bioremedijacije zemljišta zagađenog mikroplastikom. Isplačna jama u blizini sela Turija, koja se koristila za pravljenje isplake za cevi za bušenje naftnih bušotina, nakon završetka bušotine, bila je zagađena naftom i derivatima. Izvršena je bioremedijacija in situ postupkom. Određen je sadržaj supstanci rastvornih u heksanu, ukupnih naftnih ugljovodonika, suve supstance i gubitka pri žarenju, neposredno pre i 90 i 180 dana nakon postupka bioremedijacije.
AB  - Microplastics have reached all corners of our planet, including soil and water. Plastic-degrading bacteria are seen as a promising, environmentally friendly tool for the bioremediation of soil polluted with microplastics. The petroleum origin of plastics makes them candidates for bioremediation analogous to the bioremediation of soil polluted with oil and its derivatives. A mud pit, located near the village of Turija, used for mud formation for the lubrication of drill pipes for drilling rigs, ended up polluted with oil and its derivatives. It was bioremediated using the in situ procedure. The content of n-hexane extractable substance, total petroleum hydrocarbon, dry substance, and loss on ignition were analyzed.
PB  - Univerzitet u Kragujevcu - Agronomski fakultet, Čačak
T2  - Acta agriculturae Serbica
T1  - Bioremediation of soil polluted with oil
EP  - 81
IS  - 51
SP  - 77
VL  - 26
DO  - 10.5937/AASer2151077T
UR  - conv_289
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Teofilović, Vesna and Miletić, Srđan and Živković, Milica and Stojić, Nataša and Pucarević, Mira and Vrvić, Miroslav M.",
year = "2021",
abstract = "Mikroplastika se može naći u svakom kutku naše planete, uključujući zemljište i vodene površine. Smatra se da su bakterije koje razgrađuju plastiku budućnost ekološki prihvatljive bioremedijacije zemljišta zagađenog mikroplastikom. Zbog naftnog porekla, postoji opravdana sumnja da se postupak bioremedijacije zemljišta zagađenog naftom i derivatima nafte adekvatnim izborom mikroorganizama može primeniti i kod bioremedijacije zemljišta zagađenog mikroplastikom. Isplačna jama u blizini sela Turija, koja se koristila za pravljenje isplake za cevi za bušenje naftnih bušotina, nakon završetka bušotine, bila je zagađena naftom i derivatima. Izvršena je bioremedijacija in situ postupkom. Određen je sadržaj supstanci rastvornih u heksanu, ukupnih naftnih ugljovodonika, suve supstance i gubitka pri žarenju, neposredno pre i 90 i 180 dana nakon postupka bioremedijacije., Microplastics have reached all corners of our planet, including soil and water. Plastic-degrading bacteria are seen as a promising, environmentally friendly tool for the bioremediation of soil polluted with microplastics. The petroleum origin of plastics makes them candidates for bioremediation analogous to the bioremediation of soil polluted with oil and its derivatives. A mud pit, located near the village of Turija, used for mud formation for the lubrication of drill pipes for drilling rigs, ended up polluted with oil and its derivatives. It was bioremediated using the in situ procedure. The content of n-hexane extractable substance, total petroleum hydrocarbon, dry substance, and loss on ignition were analyzed.",
publisher = "Univerzitet u Kragujevcu - Agronomski fakultet, Čačak",
journal = "Acta agriculturae Serbica",
title = "Bioremediation of soil polluted with oil",
pages = "81-77",
number = "51",
volume = "26",
doi = "10.5937/AASer2151077T",
url = "conv_289"
}

Teofilović, V., Miletić, S., Živković, M., Stojić, N., Pucarević, M.,& Vrvić, M. M.. (2021). Bioremediation of soil polluted with oil. in Acta agriculturae Serbica
Univerzitet u Kragujevcu - Agronomski fakultet, Čačak., 26(51), 77-81.
https://doi.org/10.5937/AASer2151077T
conv_289

Teofilović V, Miletić S, Živković M, Stojić N, Pucarević M, Vrvić MM. Bioremediation of soil polluted with oil. in Acta agriculturae Serbica. 2021;26(51):77-81.
doi:10.5937/AASer2151077T
conv_289 .

Teofilović, Vesna, Miletić, Srđan, Živković, Milica, Stojić, Nataša, Pucarević, Mira, Vrvić, Miroslav M., "Bioremediation of soil polluted with oil" in Acta agriculturae Serbica, 26, no. 51 (2021):77-81,
https://doi.org/10.5937/AASer2151077T .,
conv_289 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Zivković, Katarina
AU  - Radulović, Milan
AU  - Lojen, Sonja
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
PY  - 2020
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/411
AB  - The Mareza karst aquifer is the most important drinking water resource for the water supply system of the City of Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro. This study presents the first assessment for the determination of the Mareza catchment area. Water chemistry and stable isotopic composition (delta O-18 and delta H-2) of monthly precipitation samples (as inputs) are presented, in order to determine the Local Meteoric Water Line (LMWL) for the study area, and to analyze the behavior of the karst spring Mareza (as output) and the Zeta River water. The possible impact of the river on the Mareza springs was also investigated. Stable isotope compositions were used to analyze the origin of the four springs of the Mareza aquifer. Seasonal variations of delta O-18 and delta H-2 values and deuterium excess (d excess) changes in precipitation are explained by the mixing of air masses, such that a Mediterranean source prevails in the winter period, while in the summer period, the area is rather under the influence of air mass originating from the Atlantic Ocean. All spring water samples have lower delta values than the local precipitation and they plot above the LMWL, which may indicate recharge at a higher altitude in the distant mountainous area. The d excess values of all water samples (higher than 10 parts per thousand) indicate the prevalence of the Mediterranean as a moisture source. Based on the analysis of the seasonal variations of delta O-18 and delta H-2 in precipitation and the Mareza spring, it has been estimated that the groundwater mean transit time (MTT) is 92-129 days, and that the young water fraction (F-yw) amounts to 40.9%-53.3%. These values are typical for the strong karstic springs of highly karstified terrains.
PB  - MDPI, BASEL
T2  - Water
T1  - Overview of the Chemical and Isotopic Investigations of the Mareza Springs and the Zeta River in Montenegro
IS  - 4
VL  - 12
DO  - 10.3390/w12040957
UR  - conv_1040
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Zivković, Katarina and Radulović, Milan and Lojen, Sonja and Pucarević, Mira",
year = "2020",
abstract = "The Mareza karst aquifer is the most important drinking water resource for the water supply system of the City of Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro. This study presents the first assessment for the determination of the Mareza catchment area. Water chemistry and stable isotopic composition (delta O-18 and delta H-2) of monthly precipitation samples (as inputs) are presented, in order to determine the Local Meteoric Water Line (LMWL) for the study area, and to analyze the behavior of the karst spring Mareza (as output) and the Zeta River water. The possible impact of the river on the Mareza springs was also investigated. Stable isotope compositions were used to analyze the origin of the four springs of the Mareza aquifer. Seasonal variations of delta O-18 and delta H-2 values and deuterium excess (d excess) changes in precipitation are explained by the mixing of air masses, such that a Mediterranean source prevails in the winter period, while in the summer period, the area is rather under the influence of air mass originating from the Atlantic Ocean. All spring water samples have lower delta values than the local precipitation and they plot above the LMWL, which may indicate recharge at a higher altitude in the distant mountainous area. The d excess values of all water samples (higher than 10 parts per thousand) indicate the prevalence of the Mediterranean as a moisture source. Based on the analysis of the seasonal variations of delta O-18 and delta H-2 in precipitation and the Mareza spring, it has been estimated that the groundwater mean transit time (MTT) is 92-129 days, and that the young water fraction (F-yw) amounts to 40.9%-53.3%. These values are typical for the strong karstic springs of highly karstified terrains.",
publisher = "MDPI, BASEL",
journal = "Water",
title = "Overview of the Chemical and Isotopic Investigations of the Mareza Springs and the Zeta River in Montenegro",
number = "4",
volume = "12",
doi = "10.3390/w12040957",
url = "conv_1040"
}

Zivković, K., Radulović, M., Lojen, S.,& Pucarević, M.. (2020). Overview of the Chemical and Isotopic Investigations of the Mareza Springs and the Zeta River in Montenegro. in Water
MDPI, BASEL., 12(4).
https://doi.org/10.3390/w12040957
conv_1040

Zivković K, Radulović M, Lojen S, Pucarević M. Overview of the Chemical and Isotopic Investigations of the Mareza Springs and the Zeta River in Montenegro. in Water. 2020;12(4).
doi:10.3390/w12040957
conv_1040 .

Zivković, Katarina, Radulović, Milan, Lojen, Sonja, Pucarević, Mira, "Overview of the Chemical and Isotopic Investigations of the Mareza Springs and the Zeta River in Montenegro" in Water, 12, no. 4 (2020),
https://doi.org/10.3390/w12040957 .,
conv_1040 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milenković, Biljana
AU  - Stajić, Jelena M.
AU  - Stojić, Nataša
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
AU  - Štrbac, Snežana
PY  - 2019
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/505
AB  - Despite the existence of a legislation regarding food contaminants, food safety control in Serbia is a matter of great concern. This study investigates the radioactivity levels and heavy metal concentrations in fish and seafood commercially available in Serbian markets. Domestic fish species (caught in the Danube River) and fishery products imported from Europe, Asia and America were analyzed. The content of natural radionuclides and Cs-137 were investigated by gamma spectrometry. Activity concentration of K-40 was measured in the range of 44-165 Bq kg(-1); low levels of Cs-137 were detected in two samples (2.8 and 3.0 Bq kg(-1)), while concentrations of Ra-226 and Th-232 were below minimal detectable values. Concentrations of heavy metals (Cd, Hg and Pb) were determined using ICP-OES method. Cd concentration ranged from 0.01 to 0.81 mg kg(-1) in sea fish and from 0.01 to 0.03 mg kg(-1) in freshwater fish. Hg concentrations were in the range of 0.01-1.47 mg kg(-1); the highest value was measured in the predator fish - shark. The highest level of Pb (6.56 mg kg(-1)) was detected in a blue sea fish (Atlantic mackerel). The health risks associated with the intake of heavy metals and radionuclides via fish consumption were evaluated. The results indicate that fish and seafood consumption do not pose a significant health concern in the case of the usual consumption rate which is typical for the population of Serbia. However, a highly frequent consumption of fishery products can have adverse health effects, especially due to Hg and Pb contamination.
PB  - PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, OXFORD
T2  - Chemosphere
T1  - Evaluation of heavy metals and radionuclides in fish and seafood products
EP  - 331
SP  - 324
VL  - 229
DO  - 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.04.189
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Milenković, Biljana and Stajić, Jelena M. and Stojić, Nataša and Pucarević, Mira and Štrbac, Snežana",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Despite the existence of a legislation regarding food contaminants, food safety control in Serbia is a matter of great concern. This study investigates the radioactivity levels and heavy metal concentrations in fish and seafood commercially available in Serbian markets. Domestic fish species (caught in the Danube River) and fishery products imported from Europe, Asia and America were analyzed. The content of natural radionuclides and Cs-137 were investigated by gamma spectrometry. Activity concentration of K-40 was measured in the range of 44-165 Bq kg(-1); low levels of Cs-137 were detected in two samples (2.8 and 3.0 Bq kg(-1)), while concentrations of Ra-226 and Th-232 were below minimal detectable values. Concentrations of heavy metals (Cd, Hg and Pb) were determined using ICP-OES method. Cd concentration ranged from 0.01 to 0.81 mg kg(-1) in sea fish and from 0.01 to 0.03 mg kg(-1) in freshwater fish. Hg concentrations were in the range of 0.01-1.47 mg kg(-1); the highest value was measured in the predator fish - shark. The highest level of Pb (6.56 mg kg(-1)) was detected in a blue sea fish (Atlantic mackerel). The health risks associated with the intake of heavy metals and radionuclides via fish consumption were evaluated. The results indicate that fish and seafood consumption do not pose a significant health concern in the case of the usual consumption rate which is typical for the population of Serbia. However, a highly frequent consumption of fishery products can have adverse health effects, especially due to Hg and Pb contamination.",
publisher = "PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, OXFORD",
journal = "Chemosphere",
title = "Evaluation of heavy metals and radionuclides in fish and seafood products",
pages = "331-324",
volume = "229",
doi = "10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.04.189"
}

Milenković, B., Stajić, J. M., Stojić, N., Pucarević, M.,& Štrbac, S.. (2019). Evaluation of heavy metals and radionuclides in fish and seafood products. in Chemosphere
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, OXFORD., 229, 324-331.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.04.189

Milenković B, Stajić JM, Stojić N, Pucarević M, Štrbac S. Evaluation of heavy metals and radionuclides in fish and seafood products. in Chemosphere. 2019;229:324-331.
doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.04.189 .

Milenković, Biljana, Stajić, Jelena M., Stojić, Nataša, Pucarević, Mira, Štrbac, Snežana, "Evaluation of heavy metals and radionuclides in fish and seafood products" in Chemosphere, 229 (2019):324-331,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.04.189 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milenković, Biljana
AU  - Stajić, Jelena M.
AU  - Stojić, Nataša
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
AU  - Štrbac, Snežana
PY  - 2019
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/399
AB  - Despite the existence of a legislation regarding food contaminants, food safety control in Serbia is a matter of great concern. This study investigates the radioactivity levels and heavy metal concentrations in fish and seafood commercially available in Serbian markets. Domestic fish species (caught in the Danube River) and fishery products imported from Europe, Asia and America were analyzed. The content of natural radionuclides and Cs-137 were investigated by gamma spectrometry. Activity concentration of K-40 was measured in the range of 44-165 Bq kg(-1); low levels of Cs-137 were detected in two samples (2.8 and 3.0 Bq kg(-1)), while concentrations of Ra-226 and Th-232 were below minimal detectable values. Concentrations of heavy metals (Cd, Hg and Pb) were determined using ICP-OES method. Cd concentration ranged from 0.01 to 0.81 mg kg(-1) in sea fish and from 0.01 to 0.03 mg kg(-1) in freshwater fish. Hg concentrations were in the range of 0.01-1.47 mg kg(-1); the highest value was measured in the predator fish - shark. The highest level of Pb (6.56 mg kg(-1)) was detected in a blue sea fish (Atlantic mackerel). The health risks associated with the intake of heavy metals and radionuclides via fish consumption were evaluated. The results indicate that fish and seafood consumption do not pose a significant health concern in the case of the usual consumption rate which is typical for the population of Serbia. However, a highly frequent consumption of fishery products can have adverse health effects, especially due to Hg and Pb contamination.
PB  - PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, OXFORD
T2  - Chemosphere
T1  - Evaluation of heavy metals and radionuclides in fish and seafood products
EP  - 331
SP  - 324
VL  - 229
DO  - 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.04.189
UR  - conv_988
ER  - 

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author = "Milenković, Biljana and Stajić, Jelena M. and Stojić, Nataša and Pucarević, Mira and Štrbac, Snežana",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Despite the existence of a legislation regarding food contaminants, food safety control in Serbia is a matter of great concern. This study investigates the radioactivity levels and heavy metal concentrations in fish and seafood commercially available in Serbian markets. Domestic fish species (caught in the Danube River) and fishery products imported from Europe, Asia and America were analyzed. The content of natural radionuclides and Cs-137 were investigated by gamma spectrometry. Activity concentration of K-40 was measured in the range of 44-165 Bq kg(-1); low levels of Cs-137 were detected in two samples (2.8 and 3.0 Bq kg(-1)), while concentrations of Ra-226 and Th-232 were below minimal detectable values. Concentrations of heavy metals (Cd, Hg and Pb) were determined using ICP-OES method. Cd concentration ranged from 0.01 to 0.81 mg kg(-1) in sea fish and from 0.01 to 0.03 mg kg(-1) in freshwater fish. Hg concentrations were in the range of 0.01-1.47 mg kg(-1); the highest value was measured in the predator fish - shark. The highest level of Pb (6.56 mg kg(-1)) was detected in a blue sea fish (Atlantic mackerel). The health risks associated with the intake of heavy metals and radionuclides via fish consumption were evaluated. The results indicate that fish and seafood consumption do not pose a significant health concern in the case of the usual consumption rate which is typical for the population of Serbia. However, a highly frequent consumption of fishery products can have adverse health effects, especially due to Hg and Pb contamination.",
publisher = "PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, OXFORD",
journal = "Chemosphere",
title = "Evaluation of heavy metals and radionuclides in fish and seafood products",
pages = "331-324",
volume = "229",
doi = "10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.04.189",
url = "conv_988"
}

Milenković, B., Stajić, J. M., Stojić, N., Pucarević, M.,& Štrbac, S.. (2019). Evaluation of heavy metals and radionuclides in fish and seafood products. in Chemosphere
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, OXFORD., 229, 324-331.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.04.189
conv_988

Milenković B, Stajić JM, Stojić N, Pucarević M, Štrbac S. Evaluation of heavy metals and radionuclides in fish and seafood products. in Chemosphere. 2019;229:324-331.
doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.04.189
conv_988 .

Milenković, Biljana, Stajić, Jelena M., Stojić, Nataša, Pucarević, Mira, Štrbac, Snežana, "Evaluation of heavy metals and radionuclides in fish and seafood products" in Chemosphere, 229 (2019):324-331,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.04.189 .,
conv_988 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Petrović, Jelena
AU  - Kartalović, Brankica
AU  - Ratajac, Radomir
AU  - Spirić, Danka
AU  - Đurđević, Biljana
AU  - Polacek, Vlada
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
PY  - 2019
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/382
AB  - Maximum limits for PAHs content in honey and bee products are not set. The objective of this study was to conduct a market survey of honey for the presence of PAH16 with the aim of detecting potential contamination and health risks for consumers. A total number of 61 honey samples produced in the territory of Serbia were examined. The content of PAH16 was measured using a gas chromatography-mass spectrometric method. Large values were found in some samples: 140.6 mu g/kg for chrysene, 136.3 mu g/kg for benzo[ghi]perylene, 120.1 mu g/kg for benzo[a]pyrene, 87.2 mu g/kg for benz[a]anthracene and 79.6 mu g/kg for benzo[k]fluoranthene. It was established that 6.6% honey samples were not safe for human consumption because of high benzo[a]pyrene and PAH4 content, which greatly exceeded the maximum limits for all food categories. Considering that screening of honey obtained from the market does not allow accurate detection of the contamination origin requires further investigations to identify potential contamination sources.
PB  - TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, ABINGDON
T2  - Food Additives & Contaminants Part B-Surveillance
T1  - PAHs in different honeys from Serbia
EP  - 123
IS  - 2
SP  - 116
VL  - 12
DO  - 10.1080/19393210.2019.1569727
UR  - conv_991
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Petrović, Jelena and Kartalović, Brankica and Ratajac, Radomir and Spirić, Danka and Đurđević, Biljana and Polacek, Vlada and Pucarević, Mira",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Maximum limits for PAHs content in honey and bee products are not set. The objective of this study was to conduct a market survey of honey for the presence of PAH16 with the aim of detecting potential contamination and health risks for consumers. A total number of 61 honey samples produced in the territory of Serbia were examined. The content of PAH16 was measured using a gas chromatography-mass spectrometric method. Large values were found in some samples: 140.6 mu g/kg for chrysene, 136.3 mu g/kg for benzo[ghi]perylene, 120.1 mu g/kg for benzo[a]pyrene, 87.2 mu g/kg for benz[a]anthracene and 79.6 mu g/kg for benzo[k]fluoranthene. It was established that 6.6% honey samples were not safe for human consumption because of high benzo[a]pyrene and PAH4 content, which greatly exceeded the maximum limits for all food categories. Considering that screening of honey obtained from the market does not allow accurate detection of the contamination origin requires further investigations to identify potential contamination sources.",
publisher = "TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, ABINGDON",
journal = "Food Additives & Contaminants Part B-Surveillance",
title = "PAHs in different honeys from Serbia",
pages = "123-116",
number = "2",
volume = "12",
doi = "10.1080/19393210.2019.1569727",
url = "conv_991"
}

Petrović, J., Kartalović, B., Ratajac, R., Spirić, D., Đurđević, B., Polacek, V.,& Pucarević, M.. (2019). PAHs in different honeys from Serbia. in Food Additives & Contaminants Part B-Surveillance
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, ABINGDON., 12(2), 116-123.
https://doi.org/10.1080/19393210.2019.1569727
conv_991

Petrović J, Kartalović B, Ratajac R, Spirić D, Đurđević B, Polacek V, Pucarević M. PAHs in different honeys from Serbia. in Food Additives & Contaminants Part B-Surveillance. 2019;12(2):116-123.
doi:10.1080/19393210.2019.1569727
conv_991 .

Petrović, Jelena, Kartalović, Brankica, Ratajac, Radomir, Spirić, Danka, Đurđević, Biljana, Polacek, Vlada, Pucarević, Mira, "PAHs in different honeys from Serbia" in Food Additives & Contaminants Part B-Surveillance, 12, no. 2 (2019):116-123,
https://doi.org/10.1080/19393210.2019.1569727 .,
conv_991 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Davidov, Ivana
AU  - Kovacević, Zorana
AU  - Stojanović, Dragica
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
AU  - Radinović, Miodrag
AU  - Stojić, Nataša
AU  - Erdeljan, Mihajlo
PY  - 2019
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/381
AB  - Background: Dairy cows are exposed to numerous environmental hazards, such as heavy metals. Milk and dairy products could be harmful to humans when maximum tolerable amounts of heavy metals are exceeded. Analysis of heavy metals in milk is important because milk is a source of essential nutrients and is an indicator of environmental contamination. Some heavy metals are essential to maintain proper metabolic activity in living organisms, but at exceeded levels they could be toxic to living organisms. The main objective of the present study was to determine the residue levels of ten heavy metals (As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn) in cow milk in Serbia. Materials, Methods & Results: The experiment was conducted at three farms at Vojvodina district, Serbia. Cows from all three farms were on pasture during spring and summer time. Randomly 50 cows from each farm were taken for this experiment. The cows have similar body condition score they were in their third or fourth lactation and gave approximately the same amount of milk in the previous lactation. Total 150 milk samples were collected from cows during the morning milking, in the period between April to May in 2016. All 150 milk samples were transported to laboratory as soon as possible and analyzed for the heavy metals. Heavy metals were analyzed by Inductance coupled plasma - optical emission spectrometry. Data are presented as mean values +/- sd. Statistical analysis was done by one way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA). The level of significance was set at P  LT  0.05. The highest average concentration in cow milk was determined for Iron (283.9 mg/kg), then for Zinc (60.21 mg/kg) and Copper (4.404 mg/kg), while the lowest concentration was for Cobalt and Lead (less than 0.005 mg/kg). Discussion: Bioaccumulation is one of the biggest problems with heavy metals. Heavy metals residues in milk can be very dangerous for the calves and humans as well. The existence of trace elements and heavy metals in dairy products and milk has been recorded in various countries since it is considered as one of the most dangerous aspects of food contamination. The presence of heavy metals in cow's milk may be attributed to contamination due to exposure of lactating cow to environmental pollution or consumption of contaminated feeding stuffs and water. Heavy metals after intake in cow organism distributed to all organs and glands such as udder. By that, secretory udder tissue gets intoxicated with heavy metals and after that they can be found in milk. After analyses the results in this experiment the highest average concentration of Fe in cow milk it might be because cows were fed with hay from pasture rich in iron between April to May. Some researchers found the amounts of Cu in the milk of individual varied from 0.2 to 0.8 mg/kg. Contrary to this finding, in current study the average value of Cu in cow milk was 4.404 mg/kg. It is found that the highest concentration of Zn in cow milk is 10.75 mg/kg, lower compare to result in current study (60.21 mg/kg). Arsenic (As) concentration was 0.058 mg/kg, cadmium (Cd) was 0.01 mg/kg, cobalt (Co) was 0.002 mg/kg, chrome (Cr) was 0.018 mg/kg, manganese (Mn) was 0.493 mg/kg, nickel (Ni) was 0.119 mg/kg and lead (Pb) was 0.08 mg/kg what is just above recommended values by International Dairy Federation. The results showed that most of the milk samples from the different farm contained all the studied metals with concentration higher than those recommended by International Dairy Federation and Codex for cow milk.
PB  - UNIV FED RIO GRANDE DO SUL, PORTO ALEGRE RS
T2  - Acta Scientiae Veterinariae
T1  - Contamination of Cow Milk by Heavy Metals in Serbia
VL  - 47
DO  - 10.22456/1679-9216.96366
UR  - conv_1010
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Davidov, Ivana and Kovacević, Zorana and Stojanović, Dragica and Pucarević, Mira and Radinović, Miodrag and Stojić, Nataša and Erdeljan, Mihajlo",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Background: Dairy cows are exposed to numerous environmental hazards, such as heavy metals. Milk and dairy products could be harmful to humans when maximum tolerable amounts of heavy metals are exceeded. Analysis of heavy metals in milk is important because milk is a source of essential nutrients and is an indicator of environmental contamination. Some heavy metals are essential to maintain proper metabolic activity in living organisms, but at exceeded levels they could be toxic to living organisms. The main objective of the present study was to determine the residue levels of ten heavy metals (As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn) in cow milk in Serbia. Materials, Methods & Results: The experiment was conducted at three farms at Vojvodina district, Serbia. Cows from all three farms were on pasture during spring and summer time. Randomly 50 cows from each farm were taken for this experiment. The cows have similar body condition score they were in their third or fourth lactation and gave approximately the same amount of milk in the previous lactation. Total 150 milk samples were collected from cows during the morning milking, in the period between April to May in 2016. All 150 milk samples were transported to laboratory as soon as possible and analyzed for the heavy metals. Heavy metals were analyzed by Inductance coupled plasma - optical emission spectrometry. Data are presented as mean values +/- sd. Statistical analysis was done by one way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA). The level of significance was set at P  LT  0.05. The highest average concentration in cow milk was determined for Iron (283.9 mg/kg), then for Zinc (60.21 mg/kg) and Copper (4.404 mg/kg), while the lowest concentration was for Cobalt and Lead (less than 0.005 mg/kg). Discussion: Bioaccumulation is one of the biggest problems with heavy metals. Heavy metals residues in milk can be very dangerous for the calves and humans as well. The existence of trace elements and heavy metals in dairy products and milk has been recorded in various countries since it is considered as one of the most dangerous aspects of food contamination. The presence of heavy metals in cow's milk may be attributed to contamination due to exposure of lactating cow to environmental pollution or consumption of contaminated feeding stuffs and water. Heavy metals after intake in cow organism distributed to all organs and glands such as udder. By that, secretory udder tissue gets intoxicated with heavy metals and after that they can be found in milk. After analyses the results in this experiment the highest average concentration of Fe in cow milk it might be because cows were fed with hay from pasture rich in iron between April to May. Some researchers found the amounts of Cu in the milk of individual varied from 0.2 to 0.8 mg/kg. Contrary to this finding, in current study the average value of Cu in cow milk was 4.404 mg/kg. It is found that the highest concentration of Zn in cow milk is 10.75 mg/kg, lower compare to result in current study (60.21 mg/kg). Arsenic (As) concentration was 0.058 mg/kg, cadmium (Cd) was 0.01 mg/kg, cobalt (Co) was 0.002 mg/kg, chrome (Cr) was 0.018 mg/kg, manganese (Mn) was 0.493 mg/kg, nickel (Ni) was 0.119 mg/kg and lead (Pb) was 0.08 mg/kg what is just above recommended values by International Dairy Federation. The results showed that most of the milk samples from the different farm contained all the studied metals with concentration higher than those recommended by International Dairy Federation and Codex for cow milk.",
publisher = "UNIV FED RIO GRANDE DO SUL, PORTO ALEGRE RS",
journal = "Acta Scientiae Veterinariae",
title = "Contamination of Cow Milk by Heavy Metals in Serbia",
volume = "47",
doi = "10.22456/1679-9216.96366",
url = "conv_1010"
}

Davidov, I., Kovacević, Z., Stojanović, D., Pucarević, M., Radinović, M., Stojić, N.,& Erdeljan, M.. (2019). Contamination of Cow Milk by Heavy Metals in Serbia. in Acta Scientiae Veterinariae
UNIV FED RIO GRANDE DO SUL, PORTO ALEGRE RS., 47.
https://doi.org/10.22456/1679-9216.96366
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Davidov I, Kovacević Z, Stojanović D, Pucarević M, Radinović M, Stojić N, Erdeljan M. Contamination of Cow Milk by Heavy Metals in Serbia. in Acta Scientiae Veterinariae. 2019;47.
doi:10.22456/1679-9216.96366
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Davidov, Ivana, Kovacević, Zorana, Stojanović, Dragica, Pucarević, Mira, Radinović, Miodrag, Stojić, Nataša, Erdeljan, Mihajlo, "Contamination of Cow Milk by Heavy Metals in Serbia" in Acta Scientiae Veterinariae, 47 (2019),
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TY  - JOUR
AU  - Stojić, Nataša
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
AU  - Stojić, Gordan
PY  - 2017
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/328
AB  - Surface soil (0-10 cm) samples from 60 sampling sites along the length of railway tracks on the territory of Srem (the western part of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, itself part of Serbia) were collected and analyzed for seven polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and ten heavy metals in order to see how the distance from the railroad affects the concentration of some organic and inorganic pollutants in the soil. Samples were taken at a distance of 0.03-4.19 km from the railway. For the soil extraction was used USEPA 3540S method. The extracts were purified on a silica-gel column (USEPA 3630C). The analysis of the extracts was performed by gas chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry. PCBs were not detected only at two locations. Mean total concentration of PCBs for all other sampling locations was 0.0043 ppm dry weight (dw) with a range of 0.0005-0.0227 ppm dw. According to values of Nemerow pollution index Cu, Co, Zn and Ni were the most ubiquitous heavy metals in the area near railroad. Based on these results, it can be said that railway transport is a potential source of PCBs and some heavy metals.
PB  - PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, OXFORD
T2  - Transportation Research Part D-Transport and Environment
T1  - Railway transportation as a source of soil pollution
EP  - 129
SP  - 124
VL  - 57
DO  - 10.1016/j.trd.2017.09.024
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abstract = "Surface soil (0-10 cm) samples from 60 sampling sites along the length of railway tracks on the territory of Srem (the western part of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, itself part of Serbia) were collected and analyzed for seven polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and ten heavy metals in order to see how the distance from the railroad affects the concentration of some organic and inorganic pollutants in the soil. Samples were taken at a distance of 0.03-4.19 km from the railway. For the soil extraction was used USEPA 3540S method. The extracts were purified on a silica-gel column (USEPA 3630C). The analysis of the extracts was performed by gas chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry. PCBs were not detected only at two locations. Mean total concentration of PCBs for all other sampling locations was 0.0043 ppm dry weight (dw) with a range of 0.0005-0.0227 ppm dw. According to values of Nemerow pollution index Cu, Co, Zn and Ni were the most ubiquitous heavy metals in the area near railroad. Based on these results, it can be said that railway transport is a potential source of PCBs and some heavy metals.",
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PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, OXFORD., 57, 124-129.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2017.09.024
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Stojić, Nataša, Pucarević, Mira, Stojić, Gordan, "Railway transportation as a source of soil pollution" in Transportation Research Part D-Transport and Environment, 57 (2017):124-129,
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TY  - JOUR
AU  - Kartalović, Brankica
AU  - Pucarević, Mira
AU  - Marković, Zoran
AU  - Stanković, Marko
AU  - Novakov, Nikolina
AU  - Pelić, Milos
AU  - Cirković, Miroslav
PY  - 2017
UR  - https://redun.educons.edu.rs/handle/123456789/330
AB  - Background: Niclosamide is a medication used to treat tapeworm infestation in animals and humans. It is also lampricide and molluscicide, and can be used in in agriculture as a pesticide. In the treatment of parasitic diseases in fish, niclosamide can be used as bath or mixed with the feed. Its most important use in common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is for the treatment of Bothriocephalus acheilognathi, which is a very common parasite in this fish species. The aim of this study was to determine the concentrations of niclosamide (NIC) and its metabolite 2-chloro4-nitro aniline (CNA) and 5-chloro salycilic acid (CSA) in the liver and muscles of common carp fingerlings. Materials, Methods & Results: The fish for the experiment were obtained from Kapetanski Rit fish pond, and were acclimated to test conditions at 20.5 +/- 1 degrees C. Common carps with an average mass of 60 +/- 10 g were treated with niclosamide in concentration of 2 g/kg of feed during five consecutive days. The experiment was performed in two treatments: one control and niclosamide, in three replications. Each group contained of 30 fish, in 120 L polyethylene tanks. At the end of the treatment, the levels of niclosamide residues were determined using a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis during over 13 days. The mean values of niclosamide and CNA concentrations in the muscles ranged from 27.7 mu g/kg starting from the first day to  LT  0.5 mu g/kg on the 11th day and 14.2 mu g/kg from the first day to  LT  1 mu g/kg on the 9th day. The CSA metabolite in muscles were  LT  1 mu g/kg during throughout the entire study. The niclosamide concentration in the liver were found to be 51.5 (30.2-61.8) mu g/kg the first day and decreased proportionally to  LT  0.5 mu g/kg on the13th day. CNA level in the liver of treated Common Carps amounted to 170.1 (157-181) mu g/kg on the first day and continuously declined until the 13th day when recorded values were  LT  1 mu g/kg. The CSA concentrations in the liver reached a maximum level of 11.5 (10.1-12.8) mu g/kg on the 7th day and fell to  LT  1 mu g/kg on the 13th day. Discussion: Niclosamide use in fish is questionable, primarily due to the possible toxic effects on some aquatic organisms. In Serbia, niclosamide preparation for use in aquaculture, has been produced by Veterinarski zavod Subotica since 1984 when it was registred for the first time. Niclosamid degradation mechanism showed that the metabolism of niclosamide resulted in two main metabolites CNA and CSA. Withdrawal of niclosamide and its residues in the liver and muscle in the present investigation lasted from 9 to 13 days. This decrease in residues concentrations is expected and depends primarily on several factors such as the length and concentration of drug with which the fish is treated, biotransformation, excretion and decomposition of used drug. Niclosamide and CNA were proportionally decreased during the withdrawal time, while the CSA value increased to the seventh day although the fish during this period no longer consumed food with niclosamide, after which the value then decreased until the end of its elimination. This is also not unexpected because it is known that liver and gallbladder is a major organ for collection, storage and elimination of chemical residues. Although the treated fish received 2 mg of the niclosamide per g of feed for five consecutive days results obtained in this study indicate that the maximal residues concentrations were much lower than doses of niclosamide that each fish absorbed into the body. Data obtained during this study provided information about the concentration and withdrawal times of niclosamide and its residues CNA and CSA in the liver and muscles of common carp treated orally.
PB  - UNIV FED RIO GRANDE DO SUL, PORTO ALEGRE RS
T2  - Acta Scientiae Veterinariae
T1  - Determination of Niclosamide and its Metabolites in Liver and Muscles of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Fingerlings
VL  - 45
UR  - conv_908
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author = "Kartalović, Brankica and Pucarević, Mira and Marković, Zoran and Stanković, Marko and Novakov, Nikolina and Pelić, Milos and Cirković, Miroslav",
year = "2017",
abstract = "Background: Niclosamide is a medication used to treat tapeworm infestation in animals and humans. It is also lampricide and molluscicide, and can be used in in agriculture as a pesticide. In the treatment of parasitic diseases in fish, niclosamide can be used as bath or mixed with the feed. Its most important use in common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is for the treatment of Bothriocephalus acheilognathi, which is a very common parasite in this fish species. The aim of this study was to determine the concentrations of niclosamide (NIC) and its metabolite 2-chloro4-nitro aniline (CNA) and 5-chloro salycilic acid (CSA) in the liver and muscles of common carp fingerlings. Materials, Methods & Results: The fish for the experiment were obtained from Kapetanski Rit fish pond, and were acclimated to test conditions at 20.5 +/- 1 degrees C. Common carps with an average mass of 60 +/- 10 g were treated with niclosamide in concentration of 2 g/kg of feed during five consecutive days. The experiment was performed in two treatments: one control and niclosamide, in three replications. Each group contained of 30 fish, in 120 L polyethylene tanks. At the end of the treatment, the levels of niclosamide residues were determined using a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis during over 13 days. The mean values of niclosamide and CNA concentrations in the muscles ranged from 27.7 mu g/kg starting from the first day to  LT  0.5 mu g/kg on the 11th day and 14.2 mu g/kg from the first day to  LT  1 mu g/kg on the 9th day. The CSA metabolite in muscles were  LT  1 mu g/kg during throughout the entire study. The niclosamide concentration in the liver were found to be 51.5 (30.2-61.8) mu g/kg the first day and decreased proportionally to  LT  0.5 mu g/kg on the13th day. CNA level in the liver of treated Common Carps amounted to 170.1 (157-181) mu g/kg on the first day and continuously declined until the 13th day when recorded values were  LT  1 mu g/kg. The CSA concentrations in the liver reached a maximum level of 11.5 (10.1-12.8) mu g/kg on the 7th day and fell to  LT  1 mu g/kg on the 13th day. Discussion: Niclosamide use in fish is questionable, primarily due to the possible toxic effects on some aquatic organisms. In Serbia, niclosamide preparation for use in aquaculture, has been produced by Veterinarski zavod Subotica since 1984 when it was registred for the first time. Niclosamid degradation mechanism showed that the metabolism of niclosamide resulted in two main metabolites CNA and CSA. Withdrawal of niclosamide and its residues in the liver and muscle in the present investigation lasted from 9 to 13 days. This decrease in residues concentrations is expected and depends primarily on several factors such as the length and concentration of drug with which the fish is treated, biotransformation, excretion and decomposition of used drug. Niclosamide and CNA were proportionally decreased during the withdrawal time, while the CSA value increased to the seventh day although the fish during this period no longer consumed food with niclosamide, after which the value then decreased until the end of its elimination. This is also not unexpected because it is known that liver and gallbladder is a major organ for collection, storage and elimination of chemical residues. Although the treated fish received 2 mg of the niclosamide per g of feed for five consecutive days results obtained in this study indicate that the maximal residues concentrations were much lower than doses of niclosamide that each fish absorbed into the body. Data obtained during this study provided information about the concentration and withdrawal times of niclosamide and its residues CNA and CSA in the liver and muscles of common carp treated orally.",
publisher = "UNIV FED RIO GRANDE DO SUL, PORTO ALEGRE RS",
journal = "Acta Scientiae Veterinariae",
title = "Determination of Niclosamide and its Metabolites in Liver and Muscles of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Fingerlings",
volume = "45",
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Kartalović, B., Pucarević, M., Marković, Z., Stanković, M., Novakov, N., Pelić, M.,& Cirković, M.. (2017). Determination of Niclosamide and its Metabolites in Liver and Muscles of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Fingerlings. in Acta Scientiae Veterinariae
UNIV FED RIO GRANDE DO SUL, PORTO ALEGRE RS., 45.
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