Advancing wildfire monitoring: remote sensing techniques and applications in the Sana River Basin, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The subject of this research is the application of remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS) in identifying, monitoring, and analyzing wildfires in the Sana River basin in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2017. The research aims to determine the weather conditions that favor the occurrence of wildfires and their spatial impact on vegetation and to […]
Where faith meets geomorphology: The cultural and religious significance of geodiversity explored through geospatial technologies
This study explores the cultural value of geodiversity through the religious significance of the landscape in Gornje Podunavlje, northwest Serbia. Focusing on the veneration of Saint John of Nepomuk – the patron saint against water hazards – we investigate how his statues reflect historical community responses to flood risks in the Bačka region. Using nineteenth-century […]
Spatial–Temporal Trends of Cancer Among Women in Central Serbia, 1999–2021: Implications for Disaster and Public Health Preparedness
Background/Objectives: Cancer is a major public health burden in Serbia and a factor influencing long-term disaster readiness by straining health system capacity. This study examined spatial and temporal trends in incidence and mortality for eight major cancers among women in Central Serbia (1999–2021) to inform targeted prevention and preparedness strategies. Methods: Standardised rates from national […]
An integrated glacial geosite assessment framework and its application in Montenegro: Inventory, evaluation, and prospects for geotourism☆
This study examined the state of glacial geosites in Montenegro and evaluated their potential for geotourism development. The findings were based on a newly developed methodology—the glacial geosite assessment model (G-GAM)—which was specifically designed to assess glacial geosites. Seven key geosites were identified in this study due to their existing touristic value. The results showed […]
Geocultural heritage as a basis for geotourism development: Banjska Monastery, Zvečan (Serbia)
The Banjska Monastery is a medieval monastery in Serbia of great cultural and spiritual importance to the Serbian population, as it served as the endowment and burial church of King Milutin, a powerful Serbian ruler of the fourteenth century. This article aims to assess the geoheritage value of the Banjska Monastery, located near Zvečan, using […]
Ionization hotspots near waterfalls in Eastern Serbia’s Stara Planina Mountain
This preliminary study examines the seasonal distribution and correlation of negative air ionization near waterfalls situated on two types of geological substrates, and its relationship to water properties such as electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), salinity, and water temperature. Measurements were conducted between 2022 and 2024 at six waterfalls in the Stara Planina […]
Hypertension in AP Vojvodina (Northern Serbia): A spatio-temporal analysis of patients at the Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases of Vojvodina
Hypertension is one of the most prevalent cardiovascular diseases globally. This study presents a spatio-temporal analysis of hypertension among patients treated at the Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases of Vojvodina between 2000 and 2023. A Mann–Kendall trend analysis was performed at the settlement level using Python to identify trends in hypertension cases. The Getis-Ord Gi* statistic, […]
Spatiotemporal and trend analysis of common cancers in men in Central Serbia (1999–2021)
This study analyzes the spatiotemporal patterns of seven common cancers in the male population using 23 years of data (1999–2021) across 18 counties in Central Serbia. The spatial distribution of cancer incidence and mortality rates and their temporal evolution were exam-ined at the county level using Getis–Ord G*i techniques,while trends were analysed with Mann-Kendall statistics.Hot […]
Palaeoenvironmental changes recorded at the Velika Vrbica loess-palaeosol sequence, Wallachian Basin, during MIS 3–MIS 1
This study presents a detailed investigation of the Velika Vrbica loess-palaeosol sequence, situated in the Wallachian Basin of northeastern Serbia, with the aim to reconstruct palaeoenvironmental changes spanning Marine Isotope Stages (MIS) 3 to 1. Using optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dating, low field magnetic susceptibility (χlf), and mass accumulation rates (MARs), we have developed a […]
Extraction and Characterization of Antioxidants and Cellulose from Green Walnut Husks
The ultrasound-assisted extraction process with microwave pretreatment was modeled and optimized to maximize the yield of antioxidants from green walnut husks using a response surface methodology with Box–Behnken design. In this design, the ultrasound-assisted extraction time (10–40 min), ultrasound-assisted extraction temperature (40–60 °C), and microwave pretreatment time (20–60 s) were selected as the factors, while […]