Zirconium is one of those few metals which are capable of dissolving relativelylarge quantities of oxygen. When heated in air at elevated temperatures, anoxide layer is built up at the metal surface. The oxidation of mechanicallypolished zirconium was studied in the range 500-900oC in air atmosphere, attemperature intervals of 100oC, for exposure t...

By Zagorka Koneska, Ružica Manojlović, Dafinka Stoevska-Gogovska

Today, most companies face numerous problems that are the result of events in a modern business environment. Failure in business can lead to disappointment with both managers and other employees. This paper presents a conceptual framework for enterprise resource management. From the prerequisites of production through the engagement of production f...

By Zoran Jokić, Jelena Jevtić

By applying the Lipinski’s rule for selected cyanoacetamide derivatives the possible existence of biological activity is theoretically investigated. Alos,using appropriate software packages and applying reverse-phase thin-layer chromatography (RP TLC18 F254s) in water-t-butanol, water-dimethylformamide and water-dimethylsulfoxide the lipophil...

By Suzana Apostolov, Đenđi Vaštag

Nanotechnology is a science field that includes research and applications carried out in the sphere of below 100 nanometers. Nanofood is the result of the usage of nanotechnology in food production, processing, and packaging. The paper presents results of a pilot study on perceptions of nanotechnology and its use in food production. A questionnaire...

By Urša Kogovšek, Boris Kovač, Katarina Babnik

In this work, the design and usage of biosorbents made of apricot shells (Prunus armeniaca L.), Na-alginate and bentonite, for heavy metals removal from wastewaters, were investigated. The effect of particle size on the biosorption process, were investigate and the smallest fraction, was immobilized in Na-alginate. Immobilization had a positive eff...

By Tatjana Šoštarić, Marija Petrović, Zorica Lopićić, Jelena Petrović, Jelena Milojković, Marija Mihajlović, Mirjana Stojanović

This study presented data about concentrations of some organic pollutants inAlbanian part of Black Drin (BD), White Drin (WD) and Fierza Reservoir (FR).Thirteen stations were analyzed in this study. Sampling of water was realized inMay 2017. Drin River presents important aquatic area in Albania. For all watersamples were analyzed organochlorine pes...

By Aurel Nuro, Elda Marku, Bledar Murtaj

The process of galvanic-chemical protection according to the qualitative and quantitative characteristics, is one of the most complex wastewater pollutants. Also, from the surfaces of industrial solutions, as well as the protected parts of the stages of care, there are significant fumes, which pollute the surrounding air, which is to be treated pri...

By Božidarka Arsenović, Boško Ivanović

Encapsulation strategy has emerged as a mean to protect sensitive bioactive compounds, toimprove their stability and to deliver their active forms to the targeted place. A number ofbioactives can be encapsulated – cells, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, aromas and flavours, foodcolourants, antioxidants, etc. Over the years various encapsulation t...

By K. Trifkovic, G. Tadić, B. Bugarski

New challenges faced by the company at the beginning of the 21st century require new approaches to quality management. Customer perception of the products and service quality is considered one of the key determinants of business performance and for the survival of the organization in a competitive market, and therefore the necessity of continuous m...

By Sonja Ćortoševa, Emilija Gavranska-Nečev

Material and energy flow management is among the most important factors for the economicgrowth of a society in harmony with nature and it will play the main role only in the area ofsustainable development. The three lifelong learning courses were developed in order to introducethis concept to the industry professionals and administration at the cit...

By Zoltan Zavargo, Aleksandar Jokić, Jelena Pavličević, Bojana Ikonić, Oskar Bera