TY  - JOUR
AU  - Smičiklas, Ivana D.
AU  - Janković, Bojan
AU  - Jović, Mihajlo
AU  - Maletaškić, Jelena
AU  - Manić, Nebojša
AU  - Dragović, Snežana
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/11623
AB  - Developing efficient methods for Mn separation is the most challenging in exploring innovative and sustainable acid mine drainage (AMD) treatments. The availability and capacity of certain waste materials for Mn removal warrant further exploration of their performance regarding the effect of process factors. This study addressed the influence of AMD chemistry (initial pH and concentrations of Mn, sulfate, and Fe), the solid/solution ratio, and the contact time on Mn separation by wood ash (WA) and bone char (BC). At an equivalent dose, WA displayed higher neutralization and Mn removal capacity over the initial pH range of 2.5–6.0 due to lime, dicalcium silicate, and fairchildite dissolution. On the other hand, at optimal doses, Mn separation by BC was faster, it was less affected by coexisting sulfate and Fe(II) species, and the carbonated hydroxyapatite structure of BC remained preserved. Efficient removal of Mn was feasible only at final pH values ≥ 9.0 in all systems with WA and at pH 6.0–6.4 using BC. These conclusions were confirmed by treating actual AMD with variable doses of both materials. The water-leaching potential of toxic elements from the AMD/BC treatment residue complied with the limits for inert waste. In contrast, the residue of AMD/WA treatment leached non-toxic quantities of Cr and substantial amounts of Al due to high residual alkalinity. To minimize the amount of secondary waste generated by BC application, its use emerges particularly beneficial after AMD neutralization in the finishing step intended for Mn removal.
T2  - Metals
T1  - Performance Assessment of Wood Ash and Bone Char for Manganese Treatment in Acid Mine Drainage
VL  - 13
IS  - 10
SP  - 1665
DO  - 10.3390/met13101665
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Smičiklas, Ivana D. and Janković, Bojan and Jović, Mihajlo and Maletaškić, Jelena and Manić, Nebojša and Dragović, Snežana",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Developing efficient methods for Mn separation is the most challenging in exploring innovative and sustainable acid mine drainage (AMD) treatments. The availability and capacity of certain waste materials for Mn removal warrant further exploration of their performance regarding the effect of process factors. This study addressed the influence of AMD chemistry (initial pH and concentrations of Mn, sulfate, and Fe), the solid/solution ratio, and the contact time on Mn separation by wood ash (WA) and bone char (BC). At an equivalent dose, WA displayed higher neutralization and Mn removal capacity over the initial pH range of 2.5–6.0 due to lime, dicalcium silicate, and fairchildite dissolution. On the other hand, at optimal doses, Mn separation by BC was faster, it was less affected by coexisting sulfate and Fe(II) species, and the carbonated hydroxyapatite structure of BC remained preserved. Efficient removal of Mn was feasible only at final pH values ≥ 9.0 in all systems with WA and at pH 6.0–6.4 using BC. These conclusions were confirmed by treating actual AMD with variable doses of both materials. The water-leaching potential of toxic elements from the AMD/BC treatment residue complied with the limits for inert waste. In contrast, the residue of AMD/WA treatment leached non-toxic quantities of Cr and substantial amounts of Al due to high residual alkalinity. To minimize the amount of secondary waste generated by BC application, its use emerges particularly beneficial after AMD neutralization in the finishing step intended for Mn removal.",
journal = "Metals",
title = "Performance Assessment of Wood Ash and Bone Char for Manganese Treatment in Acid Mine Drainage",
volume = "13",
number = "10",
pages = "1665",
doi = "10.3390/met13101665"
}

Smičiklas, I. D., Janković, B., Jović, M., Maletaškić, J., Manić, N.,& Dragović, S.. (2023). Performance Assessment of Wood Ash and Bone Char for Manganese Treatment in Acid Mine Drainage. in Metals, 13(10), 1665.
https://doi.org/10.3390/met13101665

Smičiklas ID, Janković B, Jović M, Maletaškić J, Manić N, Dragović S. Performance Assessment of Wood Ash and Bone Char for Manganese Treatment in Acid Mine Drainage. in Metals. 2023;13(10):1665.
doi:10.3390/met13101665 .

Smičiklas, Ivana D., Janković, Bojan, Jović, Mihajlo, Maletaškić, Jelena, Manić, Nebojša, Dragović, Snežana, "Performance Assessment of Wood Ash and Bone Char for Manganese Treatment in Acid Mine Drainage" in Metals, 13, no. 10 (2023):1665,
https://doi.org/10.3390/met13101665 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Smičiklas, Ivana
AU  - Jović, Mihajlo
AU  - Dragović, Snežana
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12200
AB  - Radioaktivni izotop barijuma Ba-133 (t1/2 = 10,55 god.), generisan u nuklearnim reaktorima, testiranjem nuklearnog oružja, drugim nuklearnim aktivnostima i akcidentima, dospeva u životnu sredinu atmosferskom emisijom, putem kontaminiranih voda i izluživanjem iz otpada. Uzimajući u obzir da efikasnost separacije polutanta iz vodene sredine zeolitima zavisi od niza procesnih faktora, neophodni su testovi koji osiguravaju njihovu optimalnu upotrebu u specifičnim uslovima. U ovom radu je izučavano uklanjanje jona Ba prirodnim klinoptilolitom i sintetičkim zeolitom 4A iz jednokomponentnih rastvora i dvokomponentnih smeša jona Ba i Sr, u ravnotežnim uslovima. Rezultati su pokazali da se joni Ba preferentno vezuju u odnosu na Sr nezavisno od tipa zeolita, ali su kapaciteti i efikasnost sorpcije Ba, kao i oba katjona u uslovima kompeticije, značajno veći primenom Z4A. Ukupni kapacitet sorpcije jona se povećava u dvokomponentnim sistemima, što ukazuje na učešće dodatnih aktivnih centara zeolita u prisustvu jona Sr.
AB  - The radioactive barium isotope Ba-133 (t1/2 = 10.55 y), generated in nuclear reactors, nuclear weapons testing, other nuclear activities, and accidents, reaches the environment through atmospheric emission, contaminated water and leaching from waste. Considering that the efficiency of pollutant separation from aqueous media using zeolites depends on many process factors, tests are necessary to ensure their optimal use in specific conditions. This work studied the removal of Ba ions by natural clinoptilolite and synthetic zeolite 4A from one-component solutions and two-component mixtures of Ba and Sr ions, under equilibrium conditions. The results showed that Ba ions bind preferentially compared to Sr regardless of zeolite type. However, the capacity and efficiency of Ba sorption and sorption of both cations under competing conditions are significantly higher with the use of Z4A. The total ion sorption capacity increases in two-component systems, indicating the participation of additional active zeolite centers in the presence of Sr ions.
PB  - Beograd : Univerzitet u Beogradu, Institut za nuklearne nauke "Vinča"
PB  - Društvo za zaštitu od zračenja Srbije i Crne Gore
C3  - 32. simpozijum DZZSCG : zbornik radova
T1  - Efikasnost i kapacitet sorpcije jona Ba2+ zeolitom 4A i prirodnim klinoptilolitom i uticaj kompeticije sa jonima Sr2+
T1  - Efficiency and Capacity of Ba2+ Ions Sorption by Zeolite 4A and Natural Klinoptilolite and Influence of Competing Sr2+ Ions
SP  - 439
EP  - 444
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12200
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Smičiklas, Ivana and Jović, Mihajlo and Dragović, Snežana",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Radioaktivni izotop barijuma Ba-133 (t1/2 = 10,55 god.), generisan u nuklearnim reaktorima, testiranjem nuklearnog oružja, drugim nuklearnim aktivnostima i akcidentima, dospeva u životnu sredinu atmosferskom emisijom, putem kontaminiranih voda i izluživanjem iz otpada. Uzimajući u obzir da efikasnost separacije polutanta iz vodene sredine zeolitima zavisi od niza procesnih faktora, neophodni su testovi koji osiguravaju njihovu optimalnu upotrebu u specifičnim uslovima. U ovom radu je izučavano uklanjanje jona Ba prirodnim klinoptilolitom i sintetičkim zeolitom 4A iz jednokomponentnih rastvora i dvokomponentnih smeša jona Ba i Sr, u ravnotežnim uslovima. Rezultati su pokazali da se joni Ba preferentno vezuju u odnosu na Sr nezavisno od tipa zeolita, ali su kapaciteti i efikasnost sorpcije Ba, kao i oba katjona u uslovima kompeticije, značajno veći primenom Z4A. Ukupni kapacitet sorpcije jona se povećava u dvokomponentnim sistemima, što ukazuje na učešće dodatnih aktivnih centara zeolita u prisustvu jona Sr., The radioactive barium isotope Ba-133 (t1/2 = 10.55 y), generated in nuclear reactors, nuclear weapons testing, other nuclear activities, and accidents, reaches the environment through atmospheric emission, contaminated water and leaching from waste. Considering that the efficiency of pollutant separation from aqueous media using zeolites depends on many process factors, tests are necessary to ensure their optimal use in specific conditions. This work studied the removal of Ba ions by natural clinoptilolite and synthetic zeolite 4A from one-component solutions and two-component mixtures of Ba and Sr ions, under equilibrium conditions. The results showed that Ba ions bind preferentially compared to Sr regardless of zeolite type. However, the capacity and efficiency of Ba sorption and sorption of both cations under competing conditions are significantly higher with the use of Z4A. The total ion sorption capacity increases in two-component systems, indicating the participation of additional active zeolite centers in the presence of Sr ions.",
publisher = "Beograd : Univerzitet u Beogradu, Institut za nuklearne nauke "Vinča", Društvo za zaštitu od zračenja Srbije i Crne Gore",
journal = "32. simpozijum DZZSCG : zbornik radova",
title = "Efikasnost i kapacitet sorpcije jona Ba2+ zeolitom 4A i prirodnim klinoptilolitom i uticaj kompeticije sa jonima Sr2+, Efficiency and Capacity of Ba2+ Ions Sorption by Zeolite 4A and Natural Klinoptilolite and Influence of Competing Sr2+ Ions",
pages = "439-444",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12200"
}

Smičiklas, I., Jović, M.,& Dragović, S.. (2023). Efikasnost i kapacitet sorpcije jona Ba2+ zeolitom 4A i prirodnim klinoptilolitom i uticaj kompeticije sa jonima Sr2+. in 32. simpozijum DZZSCG : zbornik radova
Beograd : Univerzitet u Beogradu, Institut za nuklearne nauke "Vinča"., 439-444.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12200

Smičiklas I, Jović M, Dragović S. Efikasnost i kapacitet sorpcije jona Ba2+ zeolitom 4A i prirodnim klinoptilolitom i uticaj kompeticije sa jonima Sr2+. in 32. simpozijum DZZSCG : zbornik radova. 2023;:439-444.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12200 .

Smičiklas, Ivana, Jović, Mihajlo, Dragović, Snežana, "Efikasnost i kapacitet sorpcije jona Ba2+ zeolitom 4A i prirodnim klinoptilolitom i uticaj kompeticije sa jonima Sr2+" in 32. simpozijum DZZSCG : zbornik radova (2023):439-444,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12200 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Dragović, Snežana D.
AU  - Smičiklas, Ivana D.
AU  - Jović, Mihajlo D.
AU  - Čupić, Aleksandar
AU  - Dragović, Ranko M.
AU  - Gajić, Boško
AU  - Onjia, Antonije E.
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/11024
AB  - Despite presenting a practical approach for the characterization of the environmental risk of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) derived from steel production facilities, the analysis of the spatial distribution of bioavailable PTEs concentrations in the soil is frequently overlooked in the management of polluted sites. In this study, the diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA)-extractable forms of PTEs were investigated in soils surrounding the largest Serbian steel production plant. The correlation and geostatistical analysis indicated their pronounced variability suggesting the anthropogenic origin of most investigated elements, apparently from the steel production facility. The detailed visualization of variables and observations derived by self-organizing maps (SOMs) revealed the homologies in PTEs’ distribution patterns, implying the common origin of some elements. These observations were confirmed by principal component analysis (PCA) and positive matrix factorization (PMF). The аpplied approach supports a comprehensive assessment of contaminated sites' ecological and health risks and provides a basis for soil remediation.
T2  - Heliyon
T1  - Spatial distribution and source apportionment of DTPA-extractable metals in soils surrounding the largest Serbian steel production plant
VL  - 9
IS  - 5
SP  - e16307
DO  - 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16307
ER  - 

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author = "Dragović, Snežana D. and Smičiklas, Ivana D. and Jović, Mihajlo D. and Čupić, Aleksandar and Dragović, Ranko M. and Gajić, Boško and Onjia, Antonije E.",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Despite presenting a practical approach for the characterization of the environmental risk of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) derived from steel production facilities, the analysis of the spatial distribution of bioavailable PTEs concentrations in the soil is frequently overlooked in the management of polluted sites. In this study, the diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA)-extractable forms of PTEs were investigated in soils surrounding the largest Serbian steel production plant. The correlation and geostatistical analysis indicated their pronounced variability suggesting the anthropogenic origin of most investigated elements, apparently from the steel production facility. The detailed visualization of variables and observations derived by self-organizing maps (SOMs) revealed the homologies in PTEs’ distribution patterns, implying the common origin of some elements. These observations were confirmed by principal component analysis (PCA) and positive matrix factorization (PMF). The аpplied approach supports a comprehensive assessment of contaminated sites' ecological and health risks and provides a basis for soil remediation.",
journal = "Heliyon",
title = "Spatial distribution and source apportionment of DTPA-extractable metals in soils surrounding the largest Serbian steel production plant",
volume = "9",
number = "5",
pages = "e16307",
doi = "10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16307"
}

Dragović, S. D., Smičiklas, I. D., Jović, M. D., Čupić, A., Dragović, R. M., Gajić, B.,& Onjia, A. E.. (2023). Spatial distribution and source apportionment of DTPA-extractable metals in soils surrounding the largest Serbian steel production plant. in Heliyon, 9(5), e16307.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16307

Dragović SD, Smičiklas ID, Jović MD, Čupić A, Dragović RM, Gajić B, Onjia AE. Spatial distribution and source apportionment of DTPA-extractable metals in soils surrounding the largest Serbian steel production plant. in Heliyon. 2023;9(5):e16307.
doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16307 .

Dragović, Snežana D., Smičiklas, Ivana D., Jović, Mihajlo D., Čupić, Aleksandar, Dragović, Ranko M., Gajić, Boško, Onjia, Antonije E., "Spatial distribution and source apportionment of DTPA-extractable metals in soils surrounding the largest Serbian steel production plant" in Heliyon, 9, no. 5 (2023):e16307,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16307 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Marković, Jelena
AU  - Jović, Mihajlo D.
AU  - Dragović, Snežana D.
AU  - Smičiklas, Ivana D.
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/11176
AB  - Arsenic (As) added to the soil by various industrial activities, landfills, and agricultural pesticide use poses a significant threat to the environment and biota. The As-binding capacity of soil organic and inorganic constituents governs this element's fate, mobility, and bioavailability. To improve the understanding of As sorption by soils in Serbia, eight selected samples were artificially contaminated with increasing As concentrations. Significant variations in maximum sorption capacities demonstrated their strong dependence on soil properties. The association between maximum As sorption capacities and Mn, Fe, and Al concentrations in the soil samples was revealed.
PB  - University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor
C3  - 15th International Mineral Processing and Recycling Conference, IMPRC, 17-19 May 2023, Belgrade, Serbia
T1  - The arsenic sorption capacity of different Serbian soils
SP  - 554
EP  - 559
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11176
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Marković, Jelena and Jović, Mihajlo D. and Dragović, Snežana D. and Smičiklas, Ivana D.",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Arsenic (As) added to the soil by various industrial activities, landfills, and agricultural pesticide use poses a significant threat to the environment and biota. The As-binding capacity of soil organic and inorganic constituents governs this element's fate, mobility, and bioavailability. To improve the understanding of As sorption by soils in Serbia, eight selected samples were artificially contaminated with increasing As concentrations. Significant variations in maximum sorption capacities demonstrated their strong dependence on soil properties. The association between maximum As sorption capacities and Mn, Fe, and Al concentrations in the soil samples was revealed.",
publisher = "University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor",
journal = "15th International Mineral Processing and Recycling Conference, IMPRC, 17-19 May 2023, Belgrade, Serbia",
title = "The arsenic sorption capacity of different Serbian soils",
pages = "554-559",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11176"
}

Marković, J., Jović, M. D., Dragović, S. D.,& Smičiklas, I. D.. (2023). The arsenic sorption capacity of different Serbian soils. in 15th International Mineral Processing and Recycling Conference, IMPRC, 17-19 May 2023, Belgrade, Serbia
University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor., 554-559.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11176

Marković J, Jović MD, Dragović SD, Smičiklas ID. The arsenic sorption capacity of different Serbian soils. in 15th International Mineral Processing and Recycling Conference, IMPRC, 17-19 May 2023, Belgrade, Serbia. 2023;:554-559.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11176 .

Marković, Jelena, Jović, Mihajlo D., Dragović, Snežana D., Smičiklas, Ivana D., "The arsenic sorption capacity of different Serbian soils" in 15th International Mineral Processing and Recycling Conference, IMPRC, 17-19 May 2023, Belgrade, Serbia (2023):554-559,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11176 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Đokić, Mrđan
AU  - Manić, Miloš
AU  - Đorđević, Milan
AU  - Gocić, Milena
AU  - Čupić, Aleksandar
AU  - Jović, Mihajlo D.
AU  - Dragović, Ranko M.
AU  - Gajić, Boško
AU  - Smičiklas, Ivana D.
AU  - Dragović, Snežana D.
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/11383
AB  - Gully erosion leads to the formation of deep and wide channels that increase the risk of soil loss, flooding, and
water pollution. In addition, this process reduces the productivity and viability of agricultural land and natural
ecosystems. Preventing gully erosion is critical for maintaining ecological balance and preserving natural resources in certain areas. This paper presents a methodology integrating remote sensing and nuclear techniques to
study gully erosion. The morphometric characterization of gullies using 360-degree camera photogrammetry was
introduced as a new method in erosion research. This approach aims to investigate the suitability of unmanned
aerial vehicle and terrestrial photogrammetry for modeling gullies, to study the variability of erosion processes in
gullies at a small scale, and to compare the differences in erosion intensity between nearby gullies. The study’s
objectives include identifying the effective and economical method for gullies monitoring and providing a
starting point for controlling and safeguarding gullies. Mainly erosion process was detected in the studied gullies,
while deposition was identified at only 2 out of 39 sampling locations. The results showed an average soil
redistribution rate of 16.2 t ha− 1 yr− 1 and coefficients of variation of 32%, 59%, and 91% for three investigated
gullies. It was determined that aerial photogrammetry methods were not practical under the conditions prevailing in the study area. Highly detailed 3D models of the gullies were created using 360-degree photogrammetry. It was confirmed that the micro-relief obtained by photogrammetric modeling is an essential contribution
to erosion research. The 360-degree camera photogrammetry serves as a reliable tool for analyzing the
morphology of gullies and, in perspective, tracking changes in gully systems over time or monitoring the
effectiveness of the applied protection measures.
T2  - Environmental Research
T1  - Remote sensing and nuclear techniques for high-resolution mapping and quantification of gully erosion in the highly erodible area of the Malčanska River Basin, Eastern Serbia
VL  - 235
SP  - 116679
DO  - 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116679
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Đokić, Mrđan and Manić, Miloš and Đorđević, Milan and Gocić, Milena and Čupić, Aleksandar and Jović, Mihajlo D. and Dragović, Ranko M. and Gajić, Boško and Smičiklas, Ivana D. and Dragović, Snežana D.",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Gully erosion leads to the formation of deep and wide channels that increase the risk of soil loss, flooding, and
water pollution. In addition, this process reduces the productivity and viability of agricultural land and natural
ecosystems. Preventing gully erosion is critical for maintaining ecological balance and preserving natural resources in certain areas. This paper presents a methodology integrating remote sensing and nuclear techniques to
study gully erosion. The morphometric characterization of gullies using 360-degree camera photogrammetry was
introduced as a new method in erosion research. This approach aims to investigate the suitability of unmanned
aerial vehicle and terrestrial photogrammetry for modeling gullies, to study the variability of erosion processes in
gullies at a small scale, and to compare the differences in erosion intensity between nearby gullies. The study’s
objectives include identifying the effective and economical method for gullies monitoring and providing a
starting point for controlling and safeguarding gullies. Mainly erosion process was detected in the studied gullies,
while deposition was identified at only 2 out of 39 sampling locations. The results showed an average soil
redistribution rate of 16.2 t ha− 1 yr− 1 and coefficients of variation of 32%, 59%, and 91% for three investigated
gullies. It was determined that aerial photogrammetry methods were not practical under the conditions prevailing in the study area. Highly detailed 3D models of the gullies were created using 360-degree photogrammetry. It was confirmed that the micro-relief obtained by photogrammetric modeling is an essential contribution
to erosion research. The 360-degree camera photogrammetry serves as a reliable tool for analyzing the
morphology of gullies and, in perspective, tracking changes in gully systems over time or monitoring the
effectiveness of the applied protection measures.",
journal = "Environmental Research",
title = "Remote sensing and nuclear techniques for high-resolution mapping and quantification of gully erosion in the highly erodible area of the Malčanska River Basin, Eastern Serbia",
volume = "235",
pages = "116679",
doi = "10.1016/j.envres.2023.116679"
}

Đokić, M., Manić, M., Đorđević, M., Gocić, M., Čupić, A., Jović, M. D., Dragović, R. M., Gajić, B., Smičiklas, I. D.,& Dragović, S. D.. (2023). Remote sensing and nuclear techniques for high-resolution mapping and quantification of gully erosion in the highly erodible area of the Malčanska River Basin, Eastern Serbia. in Environmental Research, 235, 116679.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.116679

Đokić M, Manić M, Đorđević M, Gocić M, Čupić A, Jović MD, Dragović RM, Gajić B, Smičiklas ID, Dragović SD. Remote sensing and nuclear techniques for high-resolution mapping and quantification of gully erosion in the highly erodible area of the Malčanska River Basin, Eastern Serbia. in Environmental Research. 2023;235:116679.
doi:10.1016/j.envres.2023.116679 .

Đokić, Mrđan, Manić, Miloš, Đorđević, Milan, Gocić, Milena, Čupić, Aleksandar, Jović, Mihajlo D., Dragović, Ranko M., Gajić, Boško, Smičiklas, Ivana D., Dragović, Snežana D., "Remote sensing and nuclear techniques for high-resolution mapping and quantification of gully erosion in the highly erodible area of the Malčanska River Basin, Eastern Serbia" in Environmental Research, 235 (2023):116679,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.116679 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Đokić, Mrđan
AU  - Manić, Miloš
AU  - Đorđević, Milan
AU  - Gocić, Milena
AU  - Čupić, Aleksandar
AU  - Jović, Mihajlo
AU  - Dragović, Ranko
AU  - Gajić, Boško
AU  - Smičiklas, Ivana
AU  - Dragović, Snežana
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12343
AB  - The gully erosion is one of the most significant land degradation processes. Although gully erosion significantly threatens agricultural productivity and natural ecosystems, European land management strategies frequently need more reliable data on environmental conditions governing this process. This study presents a methodology that integrates remote sensing and nuclear techniques for examining gully erosion (Đokić et al., 2023). It introduces a novel approach to erosion research by employing 360-degree camera photogrammetry to characterize gullies morphometrically. The main objectives of this approach are to evaluate the applicability of unmanned aerial vehicles and terrestrial photogrammetry for modeling gullies, to study small-scale erosion processes within gullies, compare erosion intensity between adjacent gullies, and determine the most effective and cost-efficient method for monitoring gullies. A total of 39 soil samples were taken in three studied gullies. The results revealed an average soil redistribution rate of 16.2 t ha−1 yr−1 and coefficients of variation of 32%, 59%, and 91% for the gullies. The estimated erosion rate varies from a minimum of 0.1 t ha−1 yr−1 to a maximum of 34.3 t ha−1 yr−1. Soil deposition was identified at only two sampling sites, 1.1 and 2 t ha−1 yr−1. Highly detailed 3D models of the gullies were created using 360-degree photogrammetry. The micro-relief obtained through modeling proved to be an essential aspect of advanced erosion research.
PB  - Belgrade : University,Faculty of Civil Engineering : University, Institute of Physics : SASA, Geographical Institute „Jovan Cvijić“
C3  - GeosciRA23 : International Conference
on Recent Trends in Geoscience Research and Applications : Book of abstracts
T1  - Utilization of remote sensing and nuclear techniques for detailed modeling and quantitative assessment of gully erosion within the forested area of the Malčanska river basin, eastern Serbia
SP  - 88
EP  - 89
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12343
ER  - 

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author = "Đokić, Mrđan and Manić, Miloš and Đorđević, Milan and Gocić, Milena and Čupić, Aleksandar and Jović, Mihajlo and Dragović, Ranko and Gajić, Boško and Smičiklas, Ivana and Dragović, Snežana",
year = "2023",
abstract = "The gully erosion is one of the most significant land degradation processes. Although gully erosion significantly threatens agricultural productivity and natural ecosystems, European land management strategies frequently need more reliable data on environmental conditions governing this process. This study presents a methodology that integrates remote sensing and nuclear techniques for examining gully erosion (Đokić et al., 2023). It introduces a novel approach to erosion research by employing 360-degree camera photogrammetry to characterize gullies morphometrically. The main objectives of this approach are to evaluate the applicability of unmanned aerial vehicles and terrestrial photogrammetry for modeling gullies, to study small-scale erosion processes within gullies, compare erosion intensity between adjacent gullies, and determine the most effective and cost-efficient method for monitoring gullies. A total of 39 soil samples were taken in three studied gullies. The results revealed an average soil redistribution rate of 16.2 t ha−1 yr−1 and coefficients of variation of 32%, 59%, and 91% for the gullies. The estimated erosion rate varies from a minimum of 0.1 t ha−1 yr−1 to a maximum of 34.3 t ha−1 yr−1. Soil deposition was identified at only two sampling sites, 1.1 and 2 t ha−1 yr−1. Highly detailed 3D models of the gullies were created using 360-degree photogrammetry. The micro-relief obtained through modeling proved to be an essential aspect of advanced erosion research.",
publisher = "Belgrade : University,Faculty of Civil Engineering : University, Institute of Physics : SASA, Geographical Institute „Jovan Cvijić“",
journal = "GeosciRA23 : International Conference
on Recent Trends in Geoscience Research and Applications : Book of abstracts",
title = "Utilization of remote sensing and nuclear techniques for detailed modeling and quantitative assessment of gully erosion within the forested area of the Malčanska river basin, eastern Serbia",
pages = "88-89",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12343"
}

Đokić, M., Manić, M., Đorđević, M., Gocić, M., Čupić, A., Jović, M., Dragović, R., Gajić, B., Smičiklas, I.,& Dragović, S.. (2023). Utilization of remote sensing and nuclear techniques for detailed modeling and quantitative assessment of gully erosion within the forested area of the Malčanska river basin, eastern Serbia. in GeosciRA23 : International Conference
on Recent Trends in Geoscience Research and Applications : Book of abstracts
Belgrade : University,Faculty of Civil Engineering : University, Institute of Physics : SASA, Geographical Institute „Jovan Cvijić“., 88-89.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12343

Đokić M, Manić M, Đorđević M, Gocić M, Čupić A, Jović M, Dragović R, Gajić B, Smičiklas I, Dragović S. Utilization of remote sensing and nuclear techniques for detailed modeling and quantitative assessment of gully erosion within the forested area of the Malčanska river basin, eastern Serbia. in GeosciRA23 : International Conference
on Recent Trends in Geoscience Research and Applications : Book of abstracts. 2023;:88-89.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12343 .

Đokić, Mrđan, Manić, Miloš, Đorđević, Milan, Gocić, Milena, Čupić, Aleksandar, Jović, Mihajlo, Dragović, Ranko, Gajić, Boško, Smičiklas, Ivana, Dragović, Snežana, "Utilization of remote sensing and nuclear techniques for detailed modeling and quantitative assessment of gully erosion within the forested area of the Malčanska river basin, eastern Serbia" in GeosciRA23 : International Conference
on Recent Trends in Geoscience Research and Applications : Book of abstracts (2023):88-89,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12343 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Smičiklas, Ivana
AU  - Egerić, Marija
AU  - Jović, Mihajlo
AU  - Dragović, Snežana
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12649
AB  - Seashells piled in coastal areas worldwide, particularly near commercial mollusk farms, may pose a substantial environmental and health risk. Utilizing seashell waste (SW) as a natural liming material represents a meaningful contribution to the sustainable development of the aquaculture industry through resource recovery. This study assessed the effects of adding various doses of finely ground SW to acidic agricultural soil with elevated total concentration of Cu (219.2 mg/kg) on the bioavailability of selected metals (Cu, Zn, Fe, Mn, Co, Pb, Ni, and Cd). The concentration of DTPA-extracted forms of Cu and other elements decreased significantly with the increase in SW dose from 0.15% to 2%, whereas differences between 2% and 5% treatments were not significant. The association of metals' bioavailability with the agrochemical properties of control and treated soil samples revealed the leading influence of soil pH. Furthermore, the DTPA-extracted amounts of Cu and Zn were negatively correlated with carbonate and organic carbon content, and bioavailable Zn forms were negatively correlated with the content of accessible phosphorus. As a cost-effective, sustainable, and renewable source of calcium carbonate, organic carbon, and available phosphorus, SW is a candidate material for acidic soil amelioration, including the immobilization of a range of toxic and potentially toxic metals. However, the study's results underline that SW dose optimization through preliminary tests is a necessary research component that requires observing soil fertility parameters, particularly the status of essential metals.
PB  - Belgrade : University,Faculty of Civil Engineering : University, Institute of Physics : SASA, Geographical Institute „Jovan Cvijić“
C3  - GeosciRA23 : International Conferenceon Recent Trends in Geoscience Research and Applications : Book of abstracts
T1  - Changes in concentration of DTPA-extractable forms of metals in response to soil treatment with variable seashell doses
SP  - 59
EP  - 65
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12649
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Smičiklas, Ivana and Egerić, Marija and Jović, Mihajlo and Dragović, Snežana",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Seashells piled in coastal areas worldwide, particularly near commercial mollusk farms, may pose a substantial environmental and health risk. Utilizing seashell waste (SW) as a natural liming material represents a meaningful contribution to the sustainable development of the aquaculture industry through resource recovery. This study assessed the effects of adding various doses of finely ground SW to acidic agricultural soil with elevated total concentration of Cu (219.2 mg/kg) on the bioavailability of selected metals (Cu, Zn, Fe, Mn, Co, Pb, Ni, and Cd). The concentration of DTPA-extracted forms of Cu and other elements decreased significantly with the increase in SW dose from 0.15% to 2%, whereas differences between 2% and 5% treatments were not significant. The association of metals' bioavailability with the agrochemical properties of control and treated soil samples revealed the leading influence of soil pH. Furthermore, the DTPA-extracted amounts of Cu and Zn were negatively correlated with carbonate and organic carbon content, and bioavailable Zn forms were negatively correlated with the content of accessible phosphorus. As a cost-effective, sustainable, and renewable source of calcium carbonate, organic carbon, and available phosphorus, SW is a candidate material for acidic soil amelioration, including the immobilization of a range of toxic and potentially toxic metals. However, the study's results underline that SW dose optimization through preliminary tests is a necessary research component that requires observing soil fertility parameters, particularly the status of essential metals.",
publisher = "Belgrade : University,Faculty of Civil Engineering : University, Institute of Physics : SASA, Geographical Institute „Jovan Cvijić“",
journal = "GeosciRA23 : International Conferenceon Recent Trends in Geoscience Research and Applications : Book of abstracts",
title = "Changes in concentration of DTPA-extractable forms of metals in response to soil treatment with variable seashell doses",
pages = "59-65",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12649"
}

Smičiklas, I., Egerić, M., Jović, M.,& Dragović, S.. (2023). Changes in concentration of DTPA-extractable forms of metals in response to soil treatment with variable seashell doses. in GeosciRA23 : International Conferenceon Recent Trends in Geoscience Research and Applications : Book of abstracts
Belgrade : University,Faculty of Civil Engineering : University, Institute of Physics : SASA, Geographical Institute „Jovan Cvijić“., 59-65.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12649

Smičiklas I, Egerić M, Jović M, Dragović S. Changes in concentration of DTPA-extractable forms of metals in response to soil treatment with variable seashell doses. in GeosciRA23 : International Conferenceon Recent Trends in Geoscience Research and Applications : Book of abstracts. 2023;:59-65.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12649 .

Smičiklas, Ivana, Egerić, Marija, Jović, Mihajlo, Dragović, Snežana, "Changes in concentration of DTPA-extractable forms of metals in response to soil treatment with variable seashell doses" in GeosciRA23 : International Conferenceon Recent Trends in Geoscience Research and Applications : Book of abstracts (2023):59-65,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12649 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Dragović, Snežana D.
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/10367
AB  - The development of nuclear technologies has directed environmental radioactivity research toward continuously improving existing and developing new models for different interpolation, optimization, and classification tasks. Due to their adaptability to new data without knowing the actual modeling function, artificial neural networks (ANNs) are extensively used to resolve the tasks for which the application of traditional statistical methods has not provided an adequate response. This study presents an overview of ANN-based modeling in environmental radioactivity studies, including identifying and quantifying radionuclides, predicting their migration in the environment, mapping their distribution, optimizing measurement methodologies, monitoring processes in nuclear plants, and real-time data analysis. Special attention is paid to highlighting the scope of the different case studies and discussing the techniques used in model development over time. The performances of ANNs are evaluated from the perspective of prediction accuracy, emphasizing the advantages and limitations encountered in their use. The most critical elements in model optimization were identified as network structure, selection of input parameters, the properties of input data set, and applied learning algorithm. The analysis of strategies and methods for improving the performance of ANNs has shown that developing integrated and hybrid artificial intelligent tools could provide a new path in environmental radioactivity modeling toward more reliable outcomes and higher accuracy predictions. The review highlights the potential of neural networks and challenges in their application in environmental radioactivity studies and proposes directions for future research.
T2  - Science of the Total Environment
T1  - Artificial neural network modeling in environmental radioactivity studies – A review
VL  - 847
SP  - 157526
DO  - 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157526
ER  - 

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author = "Dragović, Snežana D.",
year = "2022",
abstract = "The development of nuclear technologies has directed environmental radioactivity research toward continuously improving existing and developing new models for different interpolation, optimization, and classification tasks. Due to their adaptability to new data without knowing the actual modeling function, artificial neural networks (ANNs) are extensively used to resolve the tasks for which the application of traditional statistical methods has not provided an adequate response. This study presents an overview of ANN-based modeling in environmental radioactivity studies, including identifying and quantifying radionuclides, predicting their migration in the environment, mapping their distribution, optimizing measurement methodologies, monitoring processes in nuclear plants, and real-time data analysis. Special attention is paid to highlighting the scope of the different case studies and discussing the techniques used in model development over time. The performances of ANNs are evaluated from the perspective of prediction accuracy, emphasizing the advantages and limitations encountered in their use. The most critical elements in model optimization were identified as network structure, selection of input parameters, the properties of input data set, and applied learning algorithm. The analysis of strategies and methods for improving the performance of ANNs has shown that developing integrated and hybrid artificial intelligent tools could provide a new path in environmental radioactivity modeling toward more reliable outcomes and higher accuracy predictions. The review highlights the potential of neural networks and challenges in their application in environmental radioactivity studies and proposes directions for future research.",
journal = "Science of the Total Environment",
title = "Artificial neural network modeling in environmental radioactivity studies – A review",
volume = "847",
pages = "157526",
doi = "10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157526"
}

Dragović, S. D.. (2022). Artificial neural network modeling in environmental radioactivity studies – A review. in Science of the Total Environment, 847, 157526.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157526

Dragović SD. Artificial neural network modeling in environmental radioactivity studies – A review. in Science of the Total Environment. 2022;847:157526.
doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157526 .

Dragović, Snežana D., "Artificial neural network modeling in environmental radioactivity studies – A review" in Science of the Total Environment, 847 (2022):157526,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157526 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Manić, Miloš
AU  - Đorđević, Milan
AU  - Đokić, Mrđan
AU  - Dragović, Ranko M.
AU  - Kićović, Dušan
AU  - Đorđević, Dejan
AU  - Jović, Mihajlo D.
AU  - Smičiklas, Ivana D.
AU  - Dragović, Snežana D.
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/11162
AB  - Hilly terrains characterized by the looseness of the surface soil layer and the slope of the topographic surface are subjected to diverse erosion processes, which could greatly impact forest management. An erosive process was identified along the unstable slopes in most of the Crveni potok catchment in the southeastern part of Serbia. The results of this study indicate two erosion types of variable intensity, dominated by weak and moderate erosion, while severe erosion is identified at several locations. Water pressure in the pores of loose soil in the Crveni potok catchment generates gully erosion in parts of the catchment that are geologically predisposed by the composition of the parent substrate. The paper discusses the factors influencing gully erosion, such as soil density, the slope of the topographic surface, rainfall (precipitation amount, annual distribution), and vegetation characteristics. The set of used methodologies, including remote sensing, nuclear, and geospatial ones, provided an integrated assessment of factors affecting erosion in unstable forest areas. The soil erosion rates in the study area are estimated from inventories of fallout radionuclide 137 Cs using conversion models. Airborne photogrammetry, terrestrial Structure-from-Motion 360-degree camera photogrammetry, and Terrestrial LiDAR Scanning (TLS) are used to model complex geomorphological features of forest terrain. These techniques are found to be convenient for the quantification of the existing state of erosion (length, width, volume, and density of the gully systems) in the forest gullies. The remote sensing techniques provided an insight into the physiographic characteristics of the studied area important for determining its parts affected by erosion. The models obtained using different techniques are compared, techniques are evaluated, and their advantages and disadvantages are pointed out. This approach enables the identification of priority targets for soil conservation and site-specific remediation measures to foster sustainable forest management.
T2  - Frontiers in Environmental Science
T1  - Remote Sensing and Nuclear Techniques for Soil Erosion Research in Forest Areas: Case Study of the Crveni Potok Catchment
VL  - 10
DO  - 10.3389/fenvs.2022.897248
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Manić, Miloš and Đorđević, Milan and Đokić, Mrđan and Dragović, Ranko M. and Kićović, Dušan and Đorđević, Dejan and Jović, Mihajlo D. and Smičiklas, Ivana D. and Dragović, Snežana D.",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Hilly terrains characterized by the looseness of the surface soil layer and the slope of the topographic surface are subjected to diverse erosion processes, which could greatly impact forest management. An erosive process was identified along the unstable slopes in most of the Crveni potok catchment in the southeastern part of Serbia. The results of this study indicate two erosion types of variable intensity, dominated by weak and moderate erosion, while severe erosion is identified at several locations. Water pressure in the pores of loose soil in the Crveni potok catchment generates gully erosion in parts of the catchment that are geologically predisposed by the composition of the parent substrate. The paper discusses the factors influencing gully erosion, such as soil density, the slope of the topographic surface, rainfall (precipitation amount, annual distribution), and vegetation characteristics. The set of used methodologies, including remote sensing, nuclear, and geospatial ones, provided an integrated assessment of factors affecting erosion in unstable forest areas. The soil erosion rates in the study area are estimated from inventories of fallout radionuclide 137 Cs using conversion models. Airborne photogrammetry, terrestrial Structure-from-Motion 360-degree camera photogrammetry, and Terrestrial LiDAR Scanning (TLS) are used to model complex geomorphological features of forest terrain. These techniques are found to be convenient for the quantification of the existing state of erosion (length, width, volume, and density of the gully systems) in the forest gullies. The remote sensing techniques provided an insight into the physiographic characteristics of the studied area important for determining its parts affected by erosion. The models obtained using different techniques are compared, techniques are evaluated, and their advantages and disadvantages are pointed out. This approach enables the identification of priority targets for soil conservation and site-specific remediation measures to foster sustainable forest management.",
journal = "Frontiers in Environmental Science",
title = "Remote Sensing and Nuclear Techniques for Soil Erosion Research in Forest Areas: Case Study of the Crveni Potok Catchment",
volume = "10",
doi = "10.3389/fenvs.2022.897248"
}

Manić, M., Đorđević, M., Đokić, M., Dragović, R. M., Kićović, D., Đorđević, D., Jović, M. D., Smičiklas, I. D.,& Dragović, S. D.. (2022). Remote Sensing and Nuclear Techniques for Soil Erosion Research in Forest Areas: Case Study of the Crveni Potok Catchment. in Frontiers in Environmental Science, 10.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2022.897248

Manić M, Đorđević M, Đokić M, Dragović RM, Kićović D, Đorđević D, Jović MD, Smičiklas ID, Dragović SD. Remote Sensing and Nuclear Techniques for Soil Erosion Research in Forest Areas: Case Study of the Crveni Potok Catchment. in Frontiers in Environmental Science. 2022;10.
doi:10.3389/fenvs.2022.897248 .

Manić, Miloš, Đorđević, Milan, Đokić, Mrđan, Dragović, Ranko M., Kićović, Dušan, Đorđević, Dejan, Jović, Mihajlo D., Smičiklas, Ivana D., Dragović, Snežana D., "Remote Sensing and Nuclear Techniques for Soil Erosion Research in Forest Areas: Case Study of the Crveni Potok Catchment" in Frontiers in Environmental Science, 10 (2022),
https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2022.897248 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Smičiklas, Ivana
AU  - Jović, Mihajlo
AU  - Čupić, Aleksandar
AU  - Dragović, Snežana
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12710
C3  - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 2022 : 16th International Conference on Fundamental and Applied Aspects of Physical Chemistry : Proceedings
T1  - Manganese removal from acidic mine effluents by thermally treated bovine bones
VL  - 2
SP  - 449
EP  - 452
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12710
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Smičiklas, Ivana and Jović, Mihajlo and Čupić, Aleksandar and Dragović, Snežana",
year = "2022",
journal = "PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 2022 : 16th International Conference on Fundamental and Applied Aspects of Physical Chemistry : Proceedings",
title = "Manganese removal from acidic mine effluents by thermally treated bovine bones",
volume = "2",
pages = "449-452",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12710"
}

Smičiklas, I., Jović, M., Čupić, A.,& Dragović, S.. (2022). Manganese removal from acidic mine effluents by thermally treated bovine bones. in PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 2022 : 16th International Conference on Fundamental and Applied Aspects of Physical Chemistry : Proceedings, 2, 449-452.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12710

Smičiklas I, Jović M, Čupić A, Dragović S. Manganese removal from acidic mine effluents by thermally treated bovine bones. in PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 2022 : 16th International Conference on Fundamental and Applied Aspects of Physical Chemistry : Proceedings. 2022;2:449-452.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12710 .

Smičiklas, Ivana, Jović, Mihajlo, Čupić, Aleksandar, Dragović, Snežana, "Manganese removal from acidic mine effluents by thermally treated bovine bones" in PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 2022 : 16th International Conference on Fundamental and Applied Aspects of Physical Chemistry : Proceedings, 2 (2022):449-452,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12710 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Radomirović, Milena
AU  - Stanković, Slavka
AU  - Mandić, Milica
AU  - Jović, Mihajlo D.
AU  - Janković Mandić, Ljiljana
AU  - Dragović, Snežana D.
AU  - Onjia, Antonije E.
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/9888
AB  - Surface sediment from the Boka Kotorska Bay (Adriatic Sea) was analyzed for the content of technogenic cesium (137Cs) and naturally occurring (40K, 226Ra, 232Th, 238U) radionuclides. The activity concentrations of the radionuclides have been correlated with the major elements (Si, Al, Ca, Fe, K, Mg, Ti, P, Mn) content of sediment samples. The spatial interpolation identified primordial radioactivity more pronounced in the inland of the bay. Correlation and hierarchical cluster analyses clearly distinguished 226Ra, 232Th, and 238U from 137Cs. In addition, a strong association between primordial radionuclides and most major elements was found. Positive matrix factorization apportioned technogenic and natural radionuclides sources, while Si and Ca were separated from other elements. Radiological hazard parameters (Raeq, D, AEDE, Hin, Hex, AGDE, AUI) that include the doses and indices, and the excess lifetime cancer risk indicate that the risk in the studied area due to gamma radiation is within the acceptable level.
T2  - Marine Pollution Bulletin
T1  - Spatial distribution, radiological risk assessment and positive matrix factorization of gamma-emitting radionuclides in the sediment of the Boka Kotorska Bay
VL  - 169
SP  - 112491
DO  - 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112491
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Radomirović, Milena and Stanković, Slavka and Mandić, Milica and Jović, Mihajlo D. and Janković Mandić, Ljiljana and Dragović, Snežana D. and Onjia, Antonije E.",
year = "2021",
abstract = "Surface sediment from the Boka Kotorska Bay (Adriatic Sea) was analyzed for the content of technogenic cesium (137Cs) and naturally occurring (40K, 226Ra, 232Th, 238U) radionuclides. The activity concentrations of the radionuclides have been correlated with the major elements (Si, Al, Ca, Fe, K, Mg, Ti, P, Mn) content of sediment samples. The spatial interpolation identified primordial radioactivity more pronounced in the inland of the bay. Correlation and hierarchical cluster analyses clearly distinguished 226Ra, 232Th, and 238U from 137Cs. In addition, a strong association between primordial radionuclides and most major elements was found. Positive matrix factorization apportioned technogenic and natural radionuclides sources, while Si and Ca were separated from other elements. Radiological hazard parameters (Raeq, D, AEDE, Hin, Hex, AGDE, AUI) that include the doses and indices, and the excess lifetime cancer risk indicate that the risk in the studied area due to gamma radiation is within the acceptable level.",
journal = "Marine Pollution Bulletin",
title = "Spatial distribution, radiological risk assessment and positive matrix factorization of gamma-emitting radionuclides in the sediment of the Boka Kotorska Bay",
volume = "169",
pages = "112491",
doi = "10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112491"
}

Radomirović, M., Stanković, S., Mandić, M., Jović, M. D., Janković Mandić, L., Dragović, S. D.,& Onjia, A. E.. (2021). Spatial distribution, radiological risk assessment and positive matrix factorization of gamma-emitting radionuclides in the sediment of the Boka Kotorska Bay. in Marine Pollution Bulletin, 169, 112491.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112491

Radomirović M, Stanković S, Mandić M, Jović MD, Janković Mandić L, Dragović SD, Onjia AE. Spatial distribution, radiological risk assessment and positive matrix factorization of gamma-emitting radionuclides in the sediment of the Boka Kotorska Bay. in Marine Pollution Bulletin. 2021;169:112491.
doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112491 .

Radomirović, Milena, Stanković, Slavka, Mandić, Milica, Jović, Mihajlo D., Janković Mandić, Ljiljana, Dragović, Snežana D., Onjia, Antonije E., "Spatial distribution, radiological risk assessment and positive matrix factorization of gamma-emitting radionuclides in the sediment of the Boka Kotorska Bay" in Marine Pollution Bulletin, 169 (2021):112491,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112491 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ćujić, Mirjana
AU  - Janković Mandić, Ljiljana
AU  - Petrović, Jelena M.
AU  - Dragović, Ranko M.
AU  - Đorđević, Milan
AU  - Đokić, Mrđan
AU  - Dragović, Snežana D.
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/8903
AB  - As an inert radioactive gas, 222Rn could be easily transported to the atmosphere via emanation, migration, or exhalation. Research measurements pointed out that 222Rn activity concentration changes during the winter and summer months, as well as during wet and dry season periods. Changes in radon concentration can affect the atmospheric electric field. At the boundary layer near the ground, short-lived daughters of 222Rn can be used as natural tracers in the atmosphere. In this work, factors controlling 222Rn pathways in the environment and its levels in soil gas and outdoor air are summarized. 222Rn has a short half-life of 3.82 days, but the dose rate due to radon and its radioactive progeny could be significant to the living beings. Epidemiological studies on humans pointed out that up to 14% of lung cancers are induced by exposure to low and moderate concentrations of radon. Animals that breed in ground holes have been exposed to the higher doses due to radiation present in soil air. During the years, different dose-effect models are developed for risk assessment on human and non-human biota. In this work are reviewed research results of 222Rn exposure of human and non-human biota. © 2020, ISB.
T2  - International Journal of Biometeorology
T1  - Radon-222: environmental behavior and impact to (human and non-human) biota
VL  - 65
IS  - 1
SP  - 69
EP  - 83
DO  - 10.1007/s00484-020-01860-w
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ćujić, Mirjana and Janković Mandić, Ljiljana and Petrović, Jelena M. and Dragović, Ranko M. and Đorđević, Milan and Đokić, Mrđan and Dragović, Snežana D.",
year = "2021",
abstract = "As an inert radioactive gas, 222Rn could be easily transported to the atmosphere via emanation, migration, or exhalation. Research measurements pointed out that 222Rn activity concentration changes during the winter and summer months, as well as during wet and dry season periods. Changes in radon concentration can affect the atmospheric electric field. At the boundary layer near the ground, short-lived daughters of 222Rn can be used as natural tracers in the atmosphere. In this work, factors controlling 222Rn pathways in the environment and its levels in soil gas and outdoor air are summarized. 222Rn has a short half-life of 3.82 days, but the dose rate due to radon and its radioactive progeny could be significant to the living beings. Epidemiological studies on humans pointed out that up to 14% of lung cancers are induced by exposure to low and moderate concentrations of radon. Animals that breed in ground holes have been exposed to the higher doses due to radiation present in soil air. During the years, different dose-effect models are developed for risk assessment on human and non-human biota. In this work are reviewed research results of 222Rn exposure of human and non-human biota. © 2020, ISB.",
journal = "International Journal of Biometeorology",
title = "Radon-222: environmental behavior and impact to (human and non-human) biota",
volume = "65",
number = "1",
pages = "69-83",
doi = "10.1007/s00484-020-01860-w"
}

Ćujić, M., Janković Mandić, L., Petrović, J. M., Dragović, R. M., Đorđević, M., Đokić, M.,& Dragović, S. D.. (2021). Radon-222: environmental behavior and impact to (human and non-human) biota. in International Journal of Biometeorology, 65(1), 69-83.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-020-01860-w

Ćujić M, Janković Mandić L, Petrović JM, Dragović RM, Đorđević M, Đokić M, Dragović SD. Radon-222: environmental behavior and impact to (human and non-human) biota. in International Journal of Biometeorology. 2021;65(1):69-83.
doi:10.1007/s00484-020-01860-w .

Ćujić, Mirjana, Janković Mandić, Ljiljana, Petrović, Jelena M., Dragović, Ranko M., Đorđević, Milan, Đokić, Mrđan, Dragović, Snežana D., "Radon-222: environmental behavior and impact to (human and non-human) biota" in International Journal of Biometeorology, 65, no. 1 (2021):69-83,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-020-01860-w . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Hunting, Ellard R
AU  - Matthews, James
AU  - Fernández de Arróyabe, Pablo
AU  - England, Sam J.
AU  - Kourtidis, Konstantinos
AU  - Koh, Kuang
AU  - Nicoll, Keri
AU  - Harrison, R. Giles
AU  - Manser, Konstantine
AU  - Price, Colin
AU  - Dragović, Snežana D.
AU  - Cifra, Michal
AU  - Odzimek, Anna
AU  - Robert, Daniel
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/9083
AB  - The atmosphere is host to a complex electric environment, ranging from a global electric circuit generating fluctuating atmospheric electric fields to local lightning strikes and ions. While research on interactions of organisms with their electrical environment is deeply rooted in the aquatic environment, it has hitherto been confined to interactions with local electrical phenomena and organismal perception of electric fields. However, there is emerging evidence of coupling between large- and small-scale atmospheric electrical phenomena and various biological processes in terrestrial environments that even appear to be tied to continental waters. Here, we synthesize our current understanding of this connectivity, discussing how atmospheric electricity can affect various levels of biological organization across multiple ecosystems. We identify opportunities for research, highlighting its complexity and interdisciplinary nature and draw attention to both conceptual and technical challenges lying ahead of our future understanding of the relationship between atmospheric electricity and the organization and functioning of biological systems.
T2  - International Journal of Biometeorology
T1  - Challenges in coupling atmospheric electricity with biological systems
VL  - 65
IS  - 1
SP  - 45
EP  - 58
DO  - 10.1007/s00484-020-01960-7
ER  - 

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author = "Hunting, Ellard R and Matthews, James and Fernández de Arróyabe, Pablo and England, Sam J. and Kourtidis, Konstantinos and Koh, Kuang and Nicoll, Keri and Harrison, R. Giles and Manser, Konstantine and Price, Colin and Dragović, Snežana D. and Cifra, Michal and Odzimek, Anna and Robert, Daniel",
year = "2021",
abstract = "The atmosphere is host to a complex electric environment, ranging from a global electric circuit generating fluctuating atmospheric electric fields to local lightning strikes and ions. While research on interactions of organisms with their electrical environment is deeply rooted in the aquatic environment, it has hitherto been confined to interactions with local electrical phenomena and organismal perception of electric fields. However, there is emerging evidence of coupling between large- and small-scale atmospheric electrical phenomena and various biological processes in terrestrial environments that even appear to be tied to continental waters. Here, we synthesize our current understanding of this connectivity, discussing how atmospheric electricity can affect various levels of biological organization across multiple ecosystems. We identify opportunities for research, highlighting its complexity and interdisciplinary nature and draw attention to both conceptual and technical challenges lying ahead of our future understanding of the relationship between atmospheric electricity and the organization and functioning of biological systems.",
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Hunting, E. R., Matthews, J., Fernández de Arróyabe, P., England, S. J., Kourtidis, K., Koh, K., Nicoll, K., Harrison, R. G., Manser, K., Price, C., Dragović, S. D., Cifra, M., Odzimek, A.,& Robert, D.. (2021). Challenges in coupling atmospheric electricity with biological systems. in International Journal of Biometeorology, 65(1), 45-58.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-020-01960-7

Hunting ER, Matthews J, Fernández de Arróyabe P, England SJ, Kourtidis K, Koh K, Nicoll K, Harrison RG, Manser K, Price C, Dragović SD, Cifra M, Odzimek A, Robert D. Challenges in coupling atmospheric electricity with biological systems. in International Journal of Biometeorology. 2021;65(1):45-58.
doi:10.1007/s00484-020-01960-7 .

Hunting, Ellard R, Matthews, James, Fernández de Arróyabe, Pablo, England, Sam J., Kourtidis, Konstantinos, Koh, Kuang, Nicoll, Keri, Harrison, R. Giles, Manser, Konstantine, Price, Colin, Dragović, Snežana D., Cifra, Michal, Odzimek, Anna, Robert, Daniel, "Challenges in coupling atmospheric electricity with biological systems" in International Journal of Biometeorology, 65, no. 1 (2021):45-58,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-020-01960-7 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Fdez-Arroyabe, Pablo
AU  - Kourtidis, Konstantinos
AU  - Haldoupis, Christos
AU  - Savoska, Snezana
AU  - Matthews, James
AU  - Mir, Lluis M.
AU  - Kassomenos, Pavlos
AU  - Cifra, Michal
AU  - Barbosa, Susana
AU  - Chen, Xuemeng
AU  - Dragović, Snežana D.
AU  - Consoulas, Christos
AU  - Hunting, Ellard R.
AU  - Robert, Daniel
AU  - van der Velde, Oscar A.
AU  - Apollonio, Francesca
AU  - Odzimek, Anna
AU  - Chilingarian, Ashot
AU  - Royé, Dominic
AU  - Mkrtchyan, Hripsime
AU  - Price, Colin
AU  - Bór, József
AU  - Oikonomou, Christina
AU  - Birsan, Marius-Victor
AU  - Crespo-Facorro, Benedicto
AU  - Đorđević, Milan
AU  - Salcines, Ciro
AU  - López-Jiménez, Amparo
AU  - Donner, Reik V.
AU  - Vana, Marko
AU  - Pedersen, Jens Olaf Pepke
AU  - Vorenhout, Michel
AU  - Rycroft, Michael
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/9673
AB  - There is an increasing interest to study the interactions between atmospheric electrical parameters and living organisms at multiple scales. So far, relatively few studies have been published that focus on possible biological effects of atmospheric electric and magnetic fields. To foster future work in this area of multidisciplinary research, here we present a glossary of relevant terms. Its main purpose is to facilitate the process of learning and communication among the different scientific disciplines working on this topic. While some definitions come from existing sources, other concepts have been re-defined to better reflect the existing and emerging scientific needs of this multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary area of research.
T2  - International Journal of Biometeorology
T1  - Glossary on atmospheric electricity and its effects on biology
VL  - 65
IS  - 1
SP  - 5
EP  - 29
DO  - 10.1007/s00484-020-02013-9
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Fdez-Arroyabe, Pablo and Kourtidis, Konstantinos and Haldoupis, Christos and Savoska, Snezana and Matthews, James and Mir, Lluis M. and Kassomenos, Pavlos and Cifra, Michal and Barbosa, Susana and Chen, Xuemeng and Dragović, Snežana D. and Consoulas, Christos and Hunting, Ellard R. and Robert, Daniel and van der Velde, Oscar A. and Apollonio, Francesca and Odzimek, Anna and Chilingarian, Ashot and Royé, Dominic and Mkrtchyan, Hripsime and Price, Colin and Bór, József and Oikonomou, Christina and Birsan, Marius-Victor and Crespo-Facorro, Benedicto and Đorđević, Milan and Salcines, Ciro and López-Jiménez, Amparo and Donner, Reik V. and Vana, Marko and Pedersen, Jens Olaf Pepke and Vorenhout, Michel and Rycroft, Michael",
year = "2021",
abstract = "There is an increasing interest to study the interactions between atmospheric electrical parameters and living organisms at multiple scales. So far, relatively few studies have been published that focus on possible biological effects of atmospheric electric and magnetic fields. To foster future work in this area of multidisciplinary research, here we present a glossary of relevant terms. Its main purpose is to facilitate the process of learning and communication among the different scientific disciplines working on this topic. While some definitions come from existing sources, other concepts have been re-defined to better reflect the existing and emerging scientific needs of this multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary area of research.",
journal = "International Journal of Biometeorology",
title = "Glossary on atmospheric electricity and its effects on biology",
volume = "65",
number = "1",
pages = "5-29",
doi = "10.1007/s00484-020-02013-9"
}

Fdez-Arroyabe, P., Kourtidis, K., Haldoupis, C., Savoska, S., Matthews, J., Mir, L. M., Kassomenos, P., Cifra, M., Barbosa, S., Chen, X., Dragović, S. D., Consoulas, C., Hunting, E. R., Robert, D., van der Velde, O. A., Apollonio, F., Odzimek, A., Chilingarian, A., Royé, D., Mkrtchyan, H., Price, C., Bór, J., Oikonomou, C., Birsan, M., Crespo-Facorro, B., Đorđević, M., Salcines, C., López-Jiménez, A., Donner, R. V., Vana, M., Pedersen, J. O. P., Vorenhout, M.,& Rycroft, M.. (2021). Glossary on atmospheric electricity and its effects on biology. in International Journal of Biometeorology, 65(1), 5-29.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-020-02013-9

Fdez-Arroyabe P, Kourtidis K, Haldoupis C, Savoska S, Matthews J, Mir LM, Kassomenos P, Cifra M, Barbosa S, Chen X, Dragović SD, Consoulas C, Hunting ER, Robert D, van der Velde OA, Apollonio F, Odzimek A, Chilingarian A, Royé D, Mkrtchyan H, Price C, Bór J, Oikonomou C, Birsan M, Crespo-Facorro B, Đorđević M, Salcines C, López-Jiménez A, Donner RV, Vana M, Pedersen JOP, Vorenhout M, Rycroft M. Glossary on atmospheric electricity and its effects on biology. in International Journal of Biometeorology. 2021;65(1):5-29.
doi:10.1007/s00484-020-02013-9 .

Fdez-Arroyabe, Pablo, Kourtidis, Konstantinos, Haldoupis, Christos, Savoska, Snezana, Matthews, James, Mir, Lluis M., Kassomenos, Pavlos, Cifra, Michal, Barbosa, Susana, Chen, Xuemeng, Dragović, Snežana D., Consoulas, Christos, Hunting, Ellard R., Robert, Daniel, van der Velde, Oscar A., Apollonio, Francesca, Odzimek, Anna, Chilingarian, Ashot, Royé, Dominic, Mkrtchyan, Hripsime, Price, Colin, Bór, József, Oikonomou, Christina, Birsan, Marius-Victor, Crespo-Facorro, Benedicto, Đorđević, Milan, Salcines, Ciro, López-Jiménez, Amparo, Donner, Reik V., Vana, Marko, Pedersen, Jens Olaf Pepke, Vorenhout, Michel, Rycroft, Michael, "Glossary on atmospheric electricity and its effects on biology" in International Journal of Biometeorology, 65, no. 1 (2021):5-29,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-020-02013-9 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Dragović, Snežana D.
AU  - Yamauchi, Masatoshi
AU  - Aoyama, Michio
AU  - Kajino, Mizuo
AU  - Petrović, Jelena M.
AU  - Ćujić, Mirjana
AU  - Dragović, Ranko M.
AU  - Đorđević, Milan
AU  - Bór, József
PY  - 2020
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/9006
AB  - Radioactive materials released during the two most serious nuclear accidents in history, at Chernobyl and Fukushima, caused exceptionally significant contamination and perturbations of the environment. Among them, this paper focuses on the effects related to the atmospheric electricity (AE). Measurements of the most significant disturbances in the values of various AE parameters recorded near ground level are reviewed and the corresponding results are jointly evaluated. The Chernobyl and Fukushima events caused changes in the AE parameters both after long-distance transport (Chernobyl) and short-distance transport including re-suspension (Fukushima). The data indicates that the electrical conductivity of the air is more sensitive to the presence of airborne radioactivity than the atmospheric electric potential gradient (PG). PG, on the other hand, can be monitored more easily and its variation also reflects the vertical redistribution of radionuclides in the air due to their transport, deposition, and re-suspension from the ground. A brief overview of studies on atmospheric transport and deposition of radioactive clouds is given to facilitate the importance of considering the AE measurements in these subjects, and to incorporate those studies in interpreting the results of AE measurements. The AE measurements are particularly important in studying microphysical effects of enhanced radioactivity in the air where no other distance monitoring method exists, both for fair weather conditions wet conditions.
T2  - Science of the Total Environment
T1  - Synthesis of studies on significant atmospheric electrical effects of major nuclear accidents in Chernobyl and Fukushima
VL  - 733
SP  - 139271
DO  - 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139271
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Dragović, Snežana D. and Yamauchi, Masatoshi and Aoyama, Michio and Kajino, Mizuo and Petrović, Jelena M. and Ćujić, Mirjana and Dragović, Ranko M. and Đorđević, Milan and Bór, József",
year = "2020",
abstract = "Radioactive materials released during the two most serious nuclear accidents in history, at Chernobyl and Fukushima, caused exceptionally significant contamination and perturbations of the environment. Among them, this paper focuses on the effects related to the atmospheric electricity (AE). Measurements of the most significant disturbances in the values of various AE parameters recorded near ground level are reviewed and the corresponding results are jointly evaluated. The Chernobyl and Fukushima events caused changes in the AE parameters both after long-distance transport (Chernobyl) and short-distance transport including re-suspension (Fukushima). The data indicates that the electrical conductivity of the air is more sensitive to the presence of airborne radioactivity than the atmospheric electric potential gradient (PG). PG, on the other hand, can be monitored more easily and its variation also reflects the vertical redistribution of radionuclides in the air due to their transport, deposition, and re-suspension from the ground. A brief overview of studies on atmospheric transport and deposition of radioactive clouds is given to facilitate the importance of considering the AE measurements in these subjects, and to incorporate those studies in interpreting the results of AE measurements. The AE measurements are particularly important in studying microphysical effects of enhanced radioactivity in the air where no other distance monitoring method exists, both for fair weather conditions wet conditions.",
journal = "Science of the Total Environment",
title = "Synthesis of studies on significant atmospheric electrical effects of major nuclear accidents in Chernobyl and Fukushima",
volume = "733",
pages = "139271",
doi = "10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139271"
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Dragović, S. D., Yamauchi, M., Aoyama, M., Kajino, M., Petrović, J. M., Ćujić, M., Dragović, R. M., Đorđević, M.,& Bór, J.. (2020). Synthesis of studies on significant atmospheric electrical effects of major nuclear accidents in Chernobyl and Fukushima. in Science of the Total Environment, 733, 139271.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139271

Dragović SD, Yamauchi M, Aoyama M, Kajino M, Petrović JM, Ćujić M, Dragović RM, Đorđević M, Bór J. Synthesis of studies on significant atmospheric electrical effects of major nuclear accidents in Chernobyl and Fukushima. in Science of the Total Environment. 2020;733:139271.
doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139271 .

Dragović, Snežana D., Yamauchi, Masatoshi, Aoyama, Michio, Kajino, Mizuo, Petrović, Jelena M., Ćujić, Mirjana, Dragović, Ranko M., Đorđević, Milan, Bór, József, "Synthesis of studies on significant atmospheric electrical effects of major nuclear accidents in Chernobyl and Fukushima" in Science of the Total Environment, 733 (2020):139271,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139271 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Tolimir, Miodrag
AU  - Kresović, Branka
AU  - Životić, Ljubomir
AU  - Dragović, Snežana D.
AU  - Dragović, Ranko M.
AU  - Sredojević, Zorica
AU  - Gajić, Boško
PY  - 2020
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/9125
AB  - This study was conducted to compare soil particle density (ρs), soil total porosity (TP), liquid limit (LL), plastic limit (PL), and plasticity index, and their relations with soil organic matter (SOM), of non-carbonate silty clay Fluvisols under different land uses. Three neighboring land uses were studied: native deciduous forest, arable land, and meadow, managed in the same way for more than 100 years. Soil was collected from 27 soil profiles and from three depths (0–15, 15–30 and 30–45 cm). Land use caused statistically significant but different impacts on soil properties, particularly in the topsoil. The forest topsoil measured the lowest ρs and bulk density (ρb) but the highest SOM and soil water content at PL, compared to meadow and arable soil. Statistically significant linear relationship was observed with the SOM content and ρs (− 0.851**), ρb (− 0.567**), calculated TP (0.567**) and measured TP (− 0.280**). There was a nonlinear relationship between SOM and LL (0.704**) and PL (0.845**) at the topsoil. The findings suggested that SOM content strongly affected ρs, ρb, TP, LL and LP. This regional study showed that the conversion of forestland into agricultural land without appropriate measures to conserve SOM leads to the degradation of physical and rheological soil properties.
T2  - Scientific Reports
T1  - The conversion of forestland into agricultural land without appropriate measures to conserve SOM leads to the degradation of physical and rheological soil properties
VL  - 10
IS  - 1
SP  - 13668
DO  - 10.1038/s41598-020-70464-6
ER  - 

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author = "Tolimir, Miodrag and Kresović, Branka and Životić, Ljubomir and Dragović, Snežana D. and Dragović, Ranko M. and Sredojević, Zorica and Gajić, Boško",
year = "2020",
abstract = "This study was conducted to compare soil particle density (ρs), soil total porosity (TP), liquid limit (LL), plastic limit (PL), and plasticity index, and their relations with soil organic matter (SOM), of non-carbonate silty clay Fluvisols under different land uses. Three neighboring land uses were studied: native deciduous forest, arable land, and meadow, managed in the same way for more than 100 years. Soil was collected from 27 soil profiles and from three depths (0–15, 15–30 and 30–45 cm). Land use caused statistically significant but different impacts on soil properties, particularly in the topsoil. The forest topsoil measured the lowest ρs and bulk density (ρb) but the highest SOM and soil water content at PL, compared to meadow and arable soil. Statistically significant linear relationship was observed with the SOM content and ρs (− 0.851**), ρb (− 0.567**), calculated TP (0.567**) and measured TP (− 0.280**). There was a nonlinear relationship between SOM and LL (0.704**) and PL (0.845**) at the topsoil. The findings suggested that SOM content strongly affected ρs, ρb, TP, LL and LP. This regional study showed that the conversion of forestland into agricultural land without appropriate measures to conserve SOM leads to the degradation of physical and rheological soil properties.",
journal = "Scientific Reports",
title = "The conversion of forestland into agricultural land without appropriate measures to conserve SOM leads to the degradation of physical and rheological soil properties",
volume = "10",
number = "1",
pages = "13668",
doi = "10.1038/s41598-020-70464-6"
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Tolimir, M., Kresović, B., Životić, L., Dragović, S. D., Dragović, R. M., Sredojević, Z.,& Gajić, B.. (2020). The conversion of forestland into agricultural land without appropriate measures to conserve SOM leads to the degradation of physical and rheological soil properties. in Scientific Reports, 10(1), 13668.
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-70464-6

Tolimir M, Kresović B, Životić L, Dragović SD, Dragović RM, Sredojević Z, Gajić B. The conversion of forestland into agricultural land without appropriate measures to conserve SOM leads to the degradation of physical and rheological soil properties. in Scientific Reports. 2020;10(1):13668.
doi:10.1038/s41598-020-70464-6 .

Tolimir, Miodrag, Kresović, Branka, Životić, Ljubomir, Dragović, Snežana D., Dragović, Ranko M., Sredojević, Zorica, Gajić, Boško, "The conversion of forestland into agricultural land without appropriate measures to conserve SOM leads to the degradation of physical and rheological soil properties" in Scientific Reports, 10, no. 1 (2020):13668,
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-70464-6 . .

TY  - CHAP
AU  - Ćujić, Mirjana
AU  - Petrović, Jelena M.
AU  - Dragović, Snežana D.
PY  - 2019
UR  - http://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-3-319-73398-2_1
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/7882
AB  - The chapter aims to summarize different remediation approaches of radionuclide pollutants in water and soil media carried out after decommissioning of nuclear installations worldwide. The attention was focused on different methods of remediation, e.g. natural attenuation, bioremediation, excavating and removing contaminated soil and in situ treatments. The results of radiological assessments of the influence of nuclear cycle facilities in the environment using different modelling approach of the radionuclides transport through the environmental medium are adopted as a useful tool in decision making process applied in remediation of contaminated areas. The current trend in development strategy to support the environmental decision systems for optimization of remediation actions is to use databases on environmental and managerial parameters and radioecological models for the prediction of the effectiveness of remediation measures.
PB  - Springer International Publishing
T2  - Remediation Measures for Radioactively Contaminated Areas
T1  - Review of Remediation Approaches Implemented in Radioactively Contaminated Areas
SP  - 1
EP  - 30
DO  - 10.1007/978-3-319-73398-2_1
ER  - 

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Ćujić, Mirjana, Petrović, Jelena M., Dragović, Snežana D., "Review of Remediation Approaches Implemented in Radioactively Contaminated Areas" in Remediation Measures for Radioactively Contaminated Areas (2019):1-30,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-73398-2_1 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ćujić, Mirjana
AU  - Čučulović, Ana
AU  - Petrović, Jelena M.
AU  - Dragović, Snežana D.
PY  - 2019
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/8559
AB  - A valuable tool for external quality control that provides opportunity to improve analytical skills and techniques in the field of radioactivity measurements is participation in proficiency tests (PTs). In this work obtained results from the gamma spectrometry intercomparison for 15 laboratories conducted in May 1986 immediately after the Chernobyl accident for the lucerne sample contaminated with fission products: 140 Ba, 141 Ce, 144 Ce, 134 Cs, 137 Cs, 131 I, 103 Ru, 106 Ru, 95 Zr, are evaluated following the recommendations of the international standard ISO 13528:2005. Environmental radioactivity proficiency tests organized by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are designed to identify analytical problems, to help members states to maintain their accreditation and to provide knowledge and technology transfer in this area. The Analytical Laboratories for the Measurement of Environmental Radioactivity (ALMERA) is a world-wide network of analytical laboratories capable to analyzed radioactivity contents, coordinated by IAEA. Institute for the Application of Nuclear Energy (INEP), University of Belgrade, is an official member since 2013. Annual PTs are organized by ALMERA for the network laboratories using sets of different samples. Based on the PT proposition each result should pass accuracy and precision test to be awarded the status ‘Accepted’, otherwise it lies on the status ‘Warning’ or ‘Not Accepted’. INEP was participated in three worldwide open (in 2006, 2007 and 2011) and six (in a period 2012–2016) PTs organized by IAEA and ALMERA. Radionuclide activity concentrations in different environmental matrices were measured using gamma-ray spectrometer with high purity germanium (HPGe) detector. In IAEA worldwide open PTs among 61 results, 74 % were ‘Accepted’ and 26 % were ‘Not Accepted’. In ALMERA network PTs among 70 results, 84.3 % were ‘Accepted’, 4.3 % were ‘Warning’, 11.4 % were ‘Not Accepted’. PT exercises are the best way to identify gaps and problems areas where further development is needed.
T2  - Radiochimica Acta
T1  - Environmental radioactivity proficiency tests: results evaluation of gamma radiation measurements in a case of emergency and continuously activities
VL  - 108
IS  - 1
SP  - 67
EP  - 75
DO  - 10.1515/ract-2018-3087
ER  - 

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doi = "10.1515/ract-2018-3087"
}

Ćujić, M., Čučulović, A., Petrović, J. M.,& Dragović, S. D.. (2019). Environmental radioactivity proficiency tests: results evaluation of gamma radiation measurements in a case of emergency and continuously activities. in Radiochimica Acta, 108(1), 67-75.
https://doi.org/10.1515/ract-2018-3087

Ćujić M, Čučulović A, Petrović JM, Dragović SD. Environmental radioactivity proficiency tests: results evaluation of gamma radiation measurements in a case of emergency and continuously activities. in Radiochimica Acta. 2019;108(1):67-75.
doi:10.1515/ract-2018-3087 .

Ćujić, Mirjana, Čučulović, Ana, Petrović, Jelena M., Dragović, Snežana D., "Environmental radioactivity proficiency tests: results evaluation of gamma radiation measurements in a case of emergency and continuously activities" in Radiochimica Acta, 108, no. 1 (2019):67-75,
https://doi.org/10.1515/ract-2018-3087 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Dragović, Snežana D.
AU  - Fulajtar, Emil
AU  - Petrović, Jelena M.
AU  - Đorđević, Milan M.
AU  - Đokić, Mrđan
AU  - Ćujić, Mirjana
AU  - Janković Mandić, Ljiljana
AU  - Dragović, Ranko M.
AU  - Gajić, Boško A.
PY  - 2019
UR  - https://plus.sr.cobiss.net/opac7/bib/279687436
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/8693
AB  - Erozija  zemljišta  vodom  predstavlja  vaţan  problem  zaštite  ţivotne  sredine  u  Srbiji. Posledica  erozije  je  degradacija  zemljišnih  resursa,  smanjenje  plodnosti  zemljišta  i redukcija poljoprivredne proizvodnje. Najveši intenzitet erozije uoţen je na obradivom zemljištu na strmim padinama. Pretvaranje pašnjaka u obradivo zemljište uticalo je na povešanje  prostora  zahvašenih  procesom  erozije.  U  ovom  radu  prikazani  su  preli-minarni rezultati projekta tehniţke saradnje sa MeŤunarodnom agencijom za atomsku energiju   ̳Jaţanje  kapaciteta  za  procenu  intenziteta  erozije  zemljišta  koriššenjem nuklearnih tehnika u cilju podrške odrţivom upravljanju zemljištem‘ (SRB5003) ţiji je cilj  procena  intenziteta  erozije  zemljišta 137Cs-metodom.  Istraţivanja  sprovedena  u basenima Pţinje i Juţne Morave ukazala su na intenzivnu eroziju na ovom prostoru. Istraţivanja  še  biti  nastavljena  na  nekoliko  drugih  lokacija,  a  rezultati  še  biti upotrebljeni za podršku nacionalnim programima konzervacije zemljišta.
AB  - Soil erosion by water presents an important environmental problem in Serbia resulting in degradation of the soil resources, reducing soil fertility and agricultural production. The highest intensity of erosion was observed at cultivated land occupying steep slopes. The  conversion  of  pastures  to  arable  land  enhances  this  problem. This study presents the preliminary results of Technical Cooperation Project of International Atomic Energy Agency  ̳Strengthening  the  Capacities  for  Soil  Erosion  Assessment  Using  Nuclear Techniques  to  Support  Implementation  of  Sustainable  Land  Management  Practices‘(SRB5003)  aimed  at  estimation  of  soil  erosion  rates  using  the 137Cs-method.  The investigation of Pčinja and South Morava River Basins in southeastern Serbia revealed intensive erosion in the area. The investigation will continue at several other sites and the results will be used to support national soil conservation policy.
PB  - Београд : Институт за нуклеарне науке "Винча" : Друштво за заштиту од зрачења Србије и Црне Горе
C3  - 30. симпозијум ДЗЗСЦГ : зборник радова
T1  - Procena intenziteta erozije zemljišta Jugoistočne Srbije primenom nuklearnih tehnika
T1  - Assessment of soil erosion rates in Southeastern Serbia using nuclear techniques
SP  - 110
EP  - 115
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_8693
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Dragović, Snežana D. and Fulajtar, Emil and Petrović, Jelena M. and Đorđević, Milan M. and Đokić, Mrđan and Ćujić, Mirjana and Janković Mandić, Ljiljana and Dragović, Ranko M. and Gajić, Boško A.",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Erozija  zemljišta  vodom  predstavlja  vaţan  problem  zaštite  ţivotne  sredine  u  Srbiji. Posledica  erozije  je  degradacija  zemljišnih  resursa,  smanjenje  plodnosti  zemljišta  i redukcija poljoprivredne proizvodnje. Najveši intenzitet erozije uoţen je na obradivom zemljištu na strmim padinama. Pretvaranje pašnjaka u obradivo zemljište uticalo je na povešanje  prostora  zahvašenih  procesom  erozije.  U  ovom  radu  prikazani  su  preli-minarni rezultati projekta tehniţke saradnje sa MeŤunarodnom agencijom za atomsku energiju   ̳Jaţanje  kapaciteta  za  procenu  intenziteta  erozije  zemljišta  koriššenjem nuklearnih tehnika u cilju podrške odrţivom upravljanju zemljištem‘ (SRB5003) ţiji je cilj  procena  intenziteta  erozije  zemljišta 137Cs-metodom.  Istraţivanja  sprovedena  u basenima Pţinje i Juţne Morave ukazala su na intenzivnu eroziju na ovom prostoru. Istraţivanja  še  biti  nastavljena  na  nekoliko  drugih  lokacija,  a  rezultati  še  biti upotrebljeni za podršku nacionalnim programima konzervacije zemljišta., Soil erosion by water presents an important environmental problem in Serbia resulting in degradation of the soil resources, reducing soil fertility and agricultural production. The highest intensity of erosion was observed at cultivated land occupying steep slopes. The  conversion  of  pastures  to  arable  land  enhances  this  problem. This study presents the preliminary results of Technical Cooperation Project of International Atomic Energy Agency  ̳Strengthening  the  Capacities  for  Soil  Erosion  Assessment  Using  Nuclear Techniques  to  Support  Implementation  of  Sustainable  Land  Management  Practices‘(SRB5003)  aimed  at  estimation  of  soil  erosion  rates  using  the 137Cs-method.  The investigation of Pčinja and South Morava River Basins in southeastern Serbia revealed intensive erosion in the area. The investigation will continue at several other sites and the results will be used to support national soil conservation policy.",
publisher = "Београд : Институт за нуклеарне науке "Винча" : Друштво за заштиту од зрачења Србије и Црне Горе",
journal = "30. симпозијум ДЗЗСЦГ : зборник радова",
title = "Procena intenziteta erozije zemljišta Jugoistočne Srbije primenom nuklearnih tehnika, Assessment of soil erosion rates in Southeastern Serbia using nuclear techniques",
pages = "110-115",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_8693"
}

Dragović, S. D., Fulajtar, E., Petrović, J. M., Đorđević, M. M., Đokić, M., Ćujić, M., Janković Mandić, L., Dragović, R. M.,& Gajić, B. A.. (2019). Procena intenziteta erozije zemljišta Jugoistočne Srbije primenom nuklearnih tehnika. in 30. симпозијум ДЗЗСЦГ : зборник радова
Београд : Институт за нуклеарне науке "Винча" : Друштво за заштиту од зрачења Србије и Црне Горе., 110-115.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_8693

Dragović SD, Fulajtar E, Petrović JM, Đorđević MM, Đokić M, Ćujić M, Janković Mandić L, Dragović RM, Gajić BA. Procena intenziteta erozije zemljišta Jugoistočne Srbije primenom nuklearnih tehnika. in 30. симпозијум ДЗЗСЦГ : зборник радова. 2019;:110-115.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_8693 .

Dragović, Snežana D., Fulajtar, Emil, Petrović, Jelena M., Đorđević, Milan M., Đokić, Mrđan, Ćujić, Mirjana, Janković Mandić, Ljiljana, Dragović, Ranko M., Gajić, Boško A., "Procena intenziteta erozije zemljišta Jugoistočne Srbije primenom nuklearnih tehnika" in 30. симпозијум ДЗЗСЦГ : зборник радова (2019):110-115,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_8693 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Janković Mandić, Ljiljana
AU  - Dragović, Snežana D.
AU  - Ćujić, Mirjana
AU  - Petrović, Jelena M.
AU  - Onjia, Antonije E.
PY  - 2019
UR  - https://plus.sr.cobiss.net/opac7/bib/279687436
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/8696
AB  - Određivanje sadržaja radionuklida u materijalima koji se koriste u građevinarstvu veoma je važno u cilju procene radiološkog uticaja na zdravlje ljudi. U radu su prikazani rezultati gamaspektrometrijskog merenja prirodnih radionuklida u 94 uzorka građevinskog materijala (drvo, pesak, šljunak, opeka, mermer, granit, beton, staklo) koji je u upotrebi u Srbiji. Uzorci su analizirani u periodu 2016-2019. godine i opseg izmerenih aktivnosti radionuklida bio je: 226Ra (5-180)Bq/kg, 232Th(8-260)Bq/kg40K, (20-1480)Bq/kg. Za sve materijale određen je gama indeks i rezultati su upoređeni sa relevantnim podacima iz literature i propisa.
AB  - Determination of radionuclides in building materialsis very important in order to assess the  radiological  impact  on  human  health.  The  paper  presents  the  results  of gamma  ray spectrometry measurement of natural radionuclides in 94 samples of building materials (wood, sand, gravel, brick, concrete,marble, granite, glass) collected from the territory of Serbia in the period from 2016 to 2019. The activity concentrations for 226Ra, 232Th and 40K  from  the  building  materials  ranged  from  (5-180)  Bq/kg, (8-260)  Bq/kg, (20-1480) Bq/kg, respectively.For all materials, a gamma index was determined and the results are compared with the relevant literature and regulation data.
PB  - Београд : Институт за нуклеарне науке "Винча" : Друштво за заштиту од зрачења Србије и Црне Горе
C3  - 30. симпозијум ДЗЗСЦГ : зборник радова
T1  - Prirodni radionuklidi u građevinskom materijalu u Srbiji
T1  - Natural radionuclides in building materials in Serbia
SP  - 162
EP  - 167
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_8696
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Janković Mandić, Ljiljana and Dragović, Snežana D. and Ćujić, Mirjana and Petrović, Jelena M. and Onjia, Antonije E.",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Određivanje sadržaja radionuklida u materijalima koji se koriste u građevinarstvu veoma je važno u cilju procene radiološkog uticaja na zdravlje ljudi. U radu su prikazani rezultati gamaspektrometrijskog merenja prirodnih radionuklida u 94 uzorka građevinskog materijala (drvo, pesak, šljunak, opeka, mermer, granit, beton, staklo) koji je u upotrebi u Srbiji. Uzorci su analizirani u periodu 2016-2019. godine i opseg izmerenih aktivnosti radionuklida bio je: 226Ra (5-180)Bq/kg, 232Th(8-260)Bq/kg40K, (20-1480)Bq/kg. Za sve materijale određen je gama indeks i rezultati su upoređeni sa relevantnim podacima iz literature i propisa., Determination of radionuclides in building materialsis very important in order to assess the  radiological  impact  on  human  health.  The  paper  presents  the  results  of gamma  ray spectrometry measurement of natural radionuclides in 94 samples of building materials (wood, sand, gravel, brick, concrete,marble, granite, glass) collected from the territory of Serbia in the period from 2016 to 2019. The activity concentrations for 226Ra, 232Th and 40K  from  the  building  materials  ranged  from  (5-180)  Bq/kg, (8-260)  Bq/kg, (20-1480) Bq/kg, respectively.For all materials, a gamma index was determined and the results are compared with the relevant literature and regulation data.",
publisher = "Београд : Институт за нуклеарне науке "Винча" : Друштво за заштиту од зрачења Србије и Црне Горе",
journal = "30. симпозијум ДЗЗСЦГ : зборник радова",
title = "Prirodni radionuklidi u građevinskom materijalu u Srbiji, Natural radionuclides in building materials in Serbia",
pages = "162-167",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_8696"
}

Janković Mandić, L., Dragović, S. D., Ćujić, M., Petrović, J. M.,& Onjia, A. E.. (2019). Prirodni radionuklidi u građevinskom materijalu u Srbiji. in 30. симпозијум ДЗЗСЦГ : зборник радова
Београд : Институт за нуклеарне науке "Винча" : Друштво за заштиту од зрачења Србије и Црне Горе., 162-167.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_8696

Janković Mandić L, Dragović SD, Ćujić M, Petrović JM, Onjia AE. Prirodni radionuklidi u građevinskom materijalu u Srbiji. in 30. симпозијум ДЗЗСЦГ : зборник радова. 2019;:162-167.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_8696 .

Janković Mandić, Ljiljana, Dragović, Snežana D., Ćujić, Mirjana, Petrović, Jelena M., Onjia, Antonije E., "Prirodni radionuklidi u građevinskom materijalu u Srbiji" in 30. симпозијум ДЗЗСЦГ : зборник радова (2019):162-167,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_8696 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Tanić, Milan N.
AU  - Ćujić, Mirjana
AU  - Dragović, Snežana D.
AU  - Daković, Marko
PY  - 2019
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/10655
AB  - Ecological and health hazards were assessed based on the concentrations of selected heavy metals (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn) in thirty surface soil samples taken from the sites around the largest Serbian thermal power plant. Ecological risk caused by heavy metals was estimated through pollution indices whose values indicated low to moderate ecological risks. Health hazard associated with residents’ exposure to heavy metals in soil was calculated applying the U.S. EPA model. The ingestion of soil was the most important exposure pathway. The risk assessment showed that exposure to Co, Fe, and Mn would result in an unacceptable non-carcinogenic risk for children. Cr and Pb were reported to significantly contribute to a carcinogenic risk, while total carcinogenic risk remained within the acceptable non-hazardous range.
AB  - Ekološki i zdravstveni rizik su procenjeni u odnosu na koncentracije odabranih teških metala (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb i Zn) u trideset površinskih uzoraka zemljišta iz okoline najveće termoelektrane u Srbiji. Ekološki rizik je procenjen putem različitih pokazatelja zagađenja i njihove vrednosti pokazuju niski do srednji ekološki rizik. Rizik po zdravlje usled izlaganja stanovništva teškim metalima u zemljištu je izračunat primenom modela Agencije za zaštitu životne sredine Sjedinjenih Američkih Država. Ingestija zemljišta je identifikovana kao najvažniji put izlaganja. Procena rizika je pokazala da ekspozicija Co, Fe i Mn rezultuje neprihvatljivim nekancerogenim rizikom za decu. Cr i Pb su bili jedini elementi koji su doprinosili u većem obimu kancerogenom riziku, ali je ukupan kancerogeni rizik bio u granicama tolerantnog.
T2  - Facta Universitatis, Series: Working and Living Environmental Protection
T1  - Ecological and health risk assessment of heavy metals pollution in soil around the thermal power plant “Nikola Tesla A”
T1  - Procena ekološkog i zdravstvenog rizika od teških metala u zemljištu u okolini termoelektrane „Nikola Tesla A“
VL  - 16
IS  - 2
SP  - 67
EP  - 82
DO  - 10.22190/FUWLEP1902067T
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Tanić, Milan N. and Ćujić, Mirjana and Dragović, Snežana D. and Daković, Marko",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Ecological and health hazards were assessed based on the concentrations of selected heavy metals (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn) in thirty surface soil samples taken from the sites around the largest Serbian thermal power plant. Ecological risk caused by heavy metals was estimated through pollution indices whose values indicated low to moderate ecological risks. Health hazard associated with residents’ exposure to heavy metals in soil was calculated applying the U.S. EPA model. The ingestion of soil was the most important exposure pathway. The risk assessment showed that exposure to Co, Fe, and Mn would result in an unacceptable non-carcinogenic risk for children. Cr and Pb were reported to significantly contribute to a carcinogenic risk, while total carcinogenic risk remained within the acceptable non-hazardous range., Ekološki i zdravstveni rizik su procenjeni u odnosu na koncentracije odabranih teških metala (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb i Zn) u trideset površinskih uzoraka zemljišta iz okoline najveće termoelektrane u Srbiji. Ekološki rizik je procenjen putem različitih pokazatelja zagađenja i njihove vrednosti pokazuju niski do srednji ekološki rizik. Rizik po zdravlje usled izlaganja stanovništva teškim metalima u zemljištu je izračunat primenom modela Agencije za zaštitu životne sredine Sjedinjenih Američkih Država. Ingestija zemljišta je identifikovana kao najvažniji put izlaganja. Procena rizika je pokazala da ekspozicija Co, Fe i Mn rezultuje neprihvatljivim nekancerogenim rizikom za decu. Cr i Pb su bili jedini elementi koji su doprinosili u većem obimu kancerogenom riziku, ali je ukupan kancerogeni rizik bio u granicama tolerantnog.",
journal = "Facta Universitatis, Series: Working and Living Environmental Protection",
title = "Ecological and health risk assessment of heavy metals pollution in soil around the thermal power plant “Nikola Tesla A”, Procena ekološkog i zdravstvenog rizika od teških metala u zemljištu u okolini termoelektrane „Nikola Tesla A“",
volume = "16",
number = "2",
pages = "67-82",
doi = "10.22190/FUWLEP1902067T"
}

Tanić, M. N., Ćujić, M., Dragović, S. D.,& Daković, M.. (2019). Ecological and health risk assessment of heavy metals pollution in soil around the thermal power plant “Nikola Tesla A”. in Facta Universitatis, Series: Working and Living Environmental Protection, 16(2), 67-82.
https://doi.org/10.22190/FUWLEP1902067T

Tanić MN, Ćujić M, Dragović SD, Daković M. Ecological and health risk assessment of heavy metals pollution in soil around the thermal power plant “Nikola Tesla A”. in Facta Universitatis, Series: Working and Living Environmental Protection. 2019;16(2):67-82.
doi:10.22190/FUWLEP1902067T .

Tanić, Milan N., Ćujić, Mirjana, Dragović, Snežana D., Daković, Marko, "Ecological and health risk assessment of heavy metals pollution in soil around the thermal power plant “Nikola Tesla A”" in Facta Universitatis, Series: Working and Living Environmental Protection, 16, no. 2 (2019):67-82,
https://doi.org/10.22190/FUWLEP1902067T . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Petrović, Jelena M.
AU  - Đorđević, Milan M.
AU  - Dragović, Ranko M.
AU  - Gajić, Boško A.
AU  - Dragović, Snežana D.
PY  - 2018
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/7666
AB  - The main focus of this study was to assess radiation exposure to human and non-human biota due to natural radionuclides in soil of the Serbian capital. For the first time, ERICA tool was employed for calculation of gamma dose rates to non-human biota in this area. In analyzed soils, the mean values of Ra-226, Th-232 and K-40 specific activities were found to be 35, 43 and 490 Bq kg(-1), respectively. The distribution of analyzed natural radionuclides in soils was discussed in respect to its statistically significant correlations with sand, silt, clay, carbonates, cation exchange capacity and pH value. The annual outdoor effective dose rates to the population varied from 48 to 98 mu Sv, and the total dose rates to terrestrial biota, calculated by ERICA tool, varied from 9.84 x 10(-2) mu Gy h(-1) (for tree) to 5.54 x 10(+0) mu Gy h(-1) (for lichen and bryophytes). The results obtained could serve as a baseline data for the assessment of possible anthropogenic enhancement of the total dose rate to human and non-human biota of the study area.
T2  - Environmental Earth Sciences
T1  - Assessment of radiation exposure to human and non-human biota due to natural radionuclides in terrestrial environment of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia
VL  - 77
IS  - 7
SP  - 290
DO  - 10.1007/s12665-018-7470-y
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Petrović, Jelena M. and Đorđević, Milan M. and Dragović, Ranko M. and Gajić, Boško A. and Dragović, Snežana D.",
year = "2018",
abstract = "The main focus of this study was to assess radiation exposure to human and non-human biota due to natural radionuclides in soil of the Serbian capital. For the first time, ERICA tool was employed for calculation of gamma dose rates to non-human biota in this area. In analyzed soils, the mean values of Ra-226, Th-232 and K-40 specific activities were found to be 35, 43 and 490 Bq kg(-1), respectively. The distribution of analyzed natural radionuclides in soils was discussed in respect to its statistically significant correlations with sand, silt, clay, carbonates, cation exchange capacity and pH value. The annual outdoor effective dose rates to the population varied from 48 to 98 mu Sv, and the total dose rates to terrestrial biota, calculated by ERICA tool, varied from 9.84 x 10(-2) mu Gy h(-1) (for tree) to 5.54 x 10(+0) mu Gy h(-1) (for lichen and bryophytes). The results obtained could serve as a baseline data for the assessment of possible anthropogenic enhancement of the total dose rate to human and non-human biota of the study area.",
journal = "Environmental Earth Sciences",
title = "Assessment of radiation exposure to human and non-human biota due to natural radionuclides in terrestrial environment of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia",
volume = "77",
number = "7",
pages = "290",
doi = "10.1007/s12665-018-7470-y"
}

Petrović, J. M., Đorđević, M. M., Dragović, R. M., Gajić, B. A.,& Dragović, S. D.. (2018). Assessment of radiation exposure to human and non-human biota due to natural radionuclides in terrestrial environment of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. in Environmental Earth Sciences, 77(7), 290.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-018-7470-y

Petrović JM, Đorđević MM, Dragović RM, Gajić BA, Dragović SD. Assessment of radiation exposure to human and non-human biota due to natural radionuclides in terrestrial environment of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. in Environmental Earth Sciences. 2018;77(7):290.
doi:10.1007/s12665-018-7470-y .

Petrović, Jelena M., Đorđević, Milan M., Dragović, Ranko M., Gajić, Boško A., Dragović, Snežana D., "Assessment of radiation exposure to human and non-human biota due to natural radionuclides in terrestrial environment of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia" in Environmental Earth Sciences, 77, no. 7 (2018):290,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-018-7470-y . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Tanić, Milan
AU  - Ćujić, Mirjana R.
AU  - Daković, Marko
AU  - Janković Mandić, Ljiljana
AU  - Dragović, Snežana
AU  - Dinić, Denis
PY  - 2018
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12691
AB  - PP) represent one of major sources of environmental pollution [1]. Coal combustion leads to accumulation of heavy metals (HMs) in combustion by-products whose disposal and atmospheric emission are main pathways for dispersion of HMs in the soil surrounding TEPPs. HMs from soil may reach human body via variety of pathways, therefore the resident population near TEPPs should be considered to be continuously exposed to soil and coal combustion residuals contaminated by HMs. The TEPP “Nikola Tesla A” is the largest TEPP in Serbian electric power industry. It is located near Obrenovac, (35 km from Belgrade), in the area identified as the Serbian region most threatened by pollution from coal mining and coal combustion.The aim of the present study was to assess carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health hazard for residents associated with HMs in soil. The potential human health riskwas estimated for exposures to minimal, mean and maximal total measured concentration of selected HMs – Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn. In case of Cr, 6:1 ratio of Cr(III):Cr(VI) was applied as recommended by US EPA. Surface soil samples (10 cm depth) were collected at 30 locations distributed 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 km to the west, southwest, south, southeast, and east directionfrom the TEPP “Nikola Tesla A”. Total concentrations of HMs were measured by atomic absorption spectrometer. The US EPA risk assessment model [2] was exploited for risk calculation taking into account ingestion of soil, inhalation of resuspended soilparticles and dermal exposure to HMs in soil. The cancer risk was evaluated through the excess lifetime cancer risk – ELCR, and non-carcinogenic risk was expressed as the hazard quotient – HQ. According to US EPA, the cancer risk below 106 is considered to be negligibly small, and risk of 104  to be sufficiently large that remediation is desirable. Cancer risk between 106  and 104  are generally considered acceptable [3].The value of HQ should be less than unity to consider risk from systemic toxicity negligible. The total cancer risk, ELCRtotal, is calculated as a sum of all ELCR for all HMs and all exposure routes considered. The overall non-carcinogenic risk is expressed as hazard index, HI, equal to the sum of all HQ for all HMs and all accounted exposure routes[2]. Risk assessment from non-carcinogenic effects showed that risk from ingestion of soil particles by children and adults comprises almost whole HI. Dermal risk existed only for exposition to Cd in soil, and it was negligible for both categories (4 × 109  to 3 × 103 ). Risk arose from inhalation exposure was not respective because calculated HIwas so benevolent with maximal value of 1 × 108 for both children and adults. Although none of HQ for any single HM was above the reference value of one, aggregate HI for children fell in the range from 1.04 to 2.60 with a mean value of 1.79. Cobalt (0.47 < HI <1.00), Fe (0.42 < HI <0.94) and Mn (0.11 < HI <0.44) were identified as contaminants of most concern. Among HMs measured, only Cd, Co, Cr(VI), Ni and Pb are recognized as human cancerogens [2]. The ELCRtotalfell in the range from 1 × 105 to 5 × 105 . Ingestion of soil contributed the largest to the ELCRtotal, followed by insignificant contribution from inhalation. There was no risk induced by dermal exposure. According to Institute of Public Health of Serbia, the standardized cancer incidence for in 2014 for the City of Belgrade (where the municipality of Obrenovac belongs) was 2.60 × 103  for males and 2.15 × 103 for females [4]. These values are very high in comparison to the risk assessed in this study; therefore, the risk provoked by exposure to HMs in soil made portion of the real cancer risk that was completely insignificant. The estimated carcinogenic risk in this research was in the acceptable range. Estimated non-carcinogenic risk suggests that adults are not endangered due to HMs in soil, while children population is under elevated risk from deleterious health effects. Ingestion of soil was identified as a primary pathway of HMs harming to human health.
PB  - Belgrade : Serbian Chemical Society
C3  - ENVIROCHEM 2018 : 8th Symposium Chemistry and Environmental Protection : program and the book of abstracts
T1  - Human health risk assessment due to heavy metals in surface soil surrounding “Nikola Tesla A” thermoelectric power plant
SP  - 91
EP  - 92
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12691
ER  - 

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author = "Tanić, Milan and Ćujić, Mirjana R. and Daković, Marko and Janković Mandić, Ljiljana and Dragović, Snežana and Dinić, Denis",
year = "2018",
abstract = "PP) represent one of major sources of environmental pollution [1]. Coal combustion leads to accumulation of heavy metals (HMs) in combustion by-products whose disposal and atmospheric emission are main pathways for dispersion of HMs in the soil surrounding TEPPs. HMs from soil may reach human body via variety of pathways, therefore the resident population near TEPPs should be considered to be continuously exposed to soil and coal combustion residuals contaminated by HMs. The TEPP “Nikola Tesla A” is the largest TEPP in Serbian electric power industry. It is located near Obrenovac, (35 km from Belgrade), in the area identified as the Serbian region most threatened by pollution from coal mining and coal combustion.The aim of the present study was to assess carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health hazard for residents associated with HMs in soil. The potential human health riskwas estimated for exposures to minimal, mean and maximal total measured concentration of selected HMs – Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn. In case of Cr, 6:1 ratio of Cr(III):Cr(VI) was applied as recommended by US EPA. Surface soil samples (10 cm depth) were collected at 30 locations distributed 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 km to the west, southwest, south, southeast, and east directionfrom the TEPP “Nikola Tesla A”. Total concentrations of HMs were measured by atomic absorption spectrometer. The US EPA risk assessment model [2] was exploited for risk calculation taking into account ingestion of soil, inhalation of resuspended soilparticles and dermal exposure to HMs in soil. The cancer risk was evaluated through the excess lifetime cancer risk – ELCR, and non-carcinogenic risk was expressed as the hazard quotient – HQ. According to US EPA, the cancer risk below 106 is considered to be negligibly small, and risk of 104  to be sufficiently large that remediation is desirable. Cancer risk between 106  and 104  are generally considered acceptable [3].The value of HQ should be less than unity to consider risk from systemic toxicity negligible. The total cancer risk, ELCRtotal, is calculated as a sum of all ELCR for all HMs and all exposure routes considered. The overall non-carcinogenic risk is expressed as hazard index, HI, equal to the sum of all HQ for all HMs and all accounted exposure routes[2]. Risk assessment from non-carcinogenic effects showed that risk from ingestion of soil particles by children and adults comprises almost whole HI. Dermal risk existed only for exposition to Cd in soil, and it was negligible for both categories (4 × 109  to 3 × 103 ). Risk arose from inhalation exposure was not respective because calculated HIwas so benevolent with maximal value of 1 × 108 for both children and adults. Although none of HQ for any single HM was above the reference value of one, aggregate HI for children fell in the range from 1.04 to 2.60 with a mean value of 1.79. Cobalt (0.47 < HI <1.00), Fe (0.42 < HI <0.94) and Mn (0.11 < HI <0.44) were identified as contaminants of most concern. Among HMs measured, only Cd, Co, Cr(VI), Ni and Pb are recognized as human cancerogens [2]. The ELCRtotalfell in the range from 1 × 105 to 5 × 105 . Ingestion of soil contributed the largest to the ELCRtotal, followed by insignificant contribution from inhalation. There was no risk induced by dermal exposure. According to Institute of Public Health of Serbia, the standardized cancer incidence for in 2014 for the City of Belgrade (where the municipality of Obrenovac belongs) was 2.60 × 103  for males and 2.15 × 103 for females [4]. These values are very high in comparison to the risk assessed in this study; therefore, the risk provoked by exposure to HMs in soil made portion of the real cancer risk that was completely insignificant. The estimated carcinogenic risk in this research was in the acceptable range. Estimated non-carcinogenic risk suggests that adults are not endangered due to HMs in soil, while children population is under elevated risk from deleterious health effects. Ingestion of soil was identified as a primary pathway of HMs harming to human health.",
publisher = "Belgrade : Serbian Chemical Society",
journal = "ENVIROCHEM 2018 : 8th Symposium Chemistry and Environmental Protection : program and the book of abstracts",
title = "Human health risk assessment due to heavy metals in surface soil surrounding “Nikola Tesla A” thermoelectric power plant",
pages = "91-92",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12691"
}

Tanić, M., Ćujić, M. R., Daković, M., Janković Mandić, L., Dragović, S.,& Dinić, D.. (2018). Human health risk assessment due to heavy metals in surface soil surrounding “Nikola Tesla A” thermoelectric power plant. in ENVIROCHEM 2018 : 8th Symposium Chemistry and Environmental Protection : program and the book of abstracts
Belgrade : Serbian Chemical Society., 91-92.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12691

Tanić M, Ćujić MR, Daković M, Janković Mandić L, Dragović S, Dinić D. Human health risk assessment due to heavy metals in surface soil surrounding “Nikola Tesla A” thermoelectric power plant. in ENVIROCHEM 2018 : 8th Symposium Chemistry and Environmental Protection : program and the book of abstracts. 2018;:91-92.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12691 .

Tanić, Milan, Ćujić, Mirjana R., Daković, Marko, Janković Mandić, Ljiljana, Dragović, Snežana, Dinić, Denis, "Human health risk assessment due to heavy metals in surface soil surrounding “Nikola Tesla A” thermoelectric power plant" in ENVIROCHEM 2018 : 8th Symposium Chemistry and Environmental Protection : program and the book of abstracts (2018):91-92,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12691 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Tanić, Milan N.
AU  - Ćujić, Mirjana
AU  - Gajić, Boško A.
AU  - Daković, Marko Z.
AU  - Dragović, Snežana D.
PY  - 2018
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1949
AB  - The concentrations and spatial distribution of nine potentially harmful elements (PHEs), namely Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn, and their relation to soil properties were investigated in thirty soil profiles (0-50 cm depth) sampled around the largest Serbian coal-fired power plant (CFPP) Nikola Tesla A. Soil properties were determined following standard procedures, and total contents of PHEs were analyzed by atomic absorption spectrometer. Concentrations of Cd, Co, Fe, Mn, Pb and Zn were the highest in soil profiles sampled 1 km away from the CFPP, concentrations of Ni and Cu gradually increased up to 4 km, and the highest Cr concentrations were measured in samples taken 6 km away from the CFPP. The highest concentration of PHEs analyzed, except Mn, corresponded with predominant wind directions. Depth did not show significant impact on distribution of any PHEs investigated. Among soil properties, the total organic carbon showed the closest relationship with the PHEs. Data were processed by a principal component analysis which enabled distinguishing anthropogenic from natural influences on soil properties and PHE contents. Although the impact of CFPP operations is obvious, assets of principal component analysis did not allow clear distinction of CFPPs contribution from parent material in enrichment of PHE contents in the soil in the study area.
T2  - Environmental Earth Sciences
T1  - Content of the potentially harmful elements in soil around the major coal-fired power plant in Serbia: relation to soil characteristics, evaluation of spatial distribution and source apportionment
VL  - 77
IS  - 1
DO  - 10.1007/s12665-017-7214-4
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Tanić, Milan N. and Ćujić, Mirjana and Gajić, Boško A. and Daković, Marko Z. and Dragović, Snežana D.",
year = "2018",
abstract = "The concentrations and spatial distribution of nine potentially harmful elements (PHEs), namely Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn, and their relation to soil properties were investigated in thirty soil profiles (0-50 cm depth) sampled around the largest Serbian coal-fired power plant (CFPP) Nikola Tesla A. Soil properties were determined following standard procedures, and total contents of PHEs were analyzed by atomic absorption spectrometer. Concentrations of Cd, Co, Fe, Mn, Pb and Zn were the highest in soil profiles sampled 1 km away from the CFPP, concentrations of Ni and Cu gradually increased up to 4 km, and the highest Cr concentrations were measured in samples taken 6 km away from the CFPP. The highest concentration of PHEs analyzed, except Mn, corresponded with predominant wind directions. Depth did not show significant impact on distribution of any PHEs investigated. Among soil properties, the total organic carbon showed the closest relationship with the PHEs. Data were processed by a principal component analysis which enabled distinguishing anthropogenic from natural influences on soil properties and PHE contents. Although the impact of CFPP operations is obvious, assets of principal component analysis did not allow clear distinction of CFPPs contribution from parent material in enrichment of PHE contents in the soil in the study area.",
journal = "Environmental Earth Sciences",
title = "Content of the potentially harmful elements in soil around the major coal-fired power plant in Serbia: relation to soil characteristics, evaluation of spatial distribution and source apportionment",
volume = "77",
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doi = "10.1007/s12665-017-7214-4"
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Tanić, M. N., Ćujić, M., Gajić, B. A., Daković, M. Z.,& Dragović, S. D.. (2018). Content of the potentially harmful elements in soil around the major coal-fired power plant in Serbia: relation to soil characteristics, evaluation of spatial distribution and source apportionment. in Environmental Earth Sciences, 77(1).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-017-7214-4

Tanić MN, Ćujić M, Gajić BA, Daković MZ, Dragović SD. Content of the potentially harmful elements in soil around the major coal-fired power plant in Serbia: relation to soil characteristics, evaluation of spatial distribution and source apportionment. in Environmental Earth Sciences. 2018;77(1).
doi:10.1007/s12665-017-7214-4 .

Tanić, Milan N., Ćujić, Mirjana, Gajić, Boško A., Daković, Marko Z., Dragović, Snežana D., "Content of the potentially harmful elements in soil around the major coal-fired power plant in Serbia: relation to soil characteristics, evaluation of spatial distribution and source apportionment" in Environmental Earth Sciences, 77, no. 1 (2018),
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-017-7214-4 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ćujić, Mirjana
AU  - Dragović, Snežana D.
PY  - 2018
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/7618
AB  - This paper presents the environmental radiation risk assessment based on two software program approaches ERICA Tool (version 1.2) and RESRAD BIOTA (version 1.5) to estimate dose rates to terrestrial biota in the area around the largest coal fired power plant in Serbia. For dose rate assessment software's default reference animals and plants and the best estimated values of activity concentrations of U-238, U-234, Th-234, Th-232, Th-230, Ra-226, (210)pb, (210)po, Cs-137 in soil were used. Both approaches revealed the highest contribution to the internal dose rate due to Ra-226 and Po-210, while (CS)-C-137 contributed the most to the external dose rate. In the investigated area total dose rate to biota derived using ERICA Tool ranged from 03 to 14.4 mu Gy h(-1). The natural radionuclides exhibited significantly higher contribution to the total dose rate than the artificial one. In the investigated area, only dose rate for lichens and bryophytes exceeded ERICA Tool screening value of total dose rate of 10 mu Gy h(-1), suggested as confident that environmental risks are negligible. The assessed total dose rates for reference animals and plants using RESRAD BIOTA were found to be 7 and 3 mu Gy h(-1), respectively. In RESRAD BIOTA - Level 3, 10 species (Lumbricus terrestris, Rana lessonae, Sdurus vulgaris, Anas platyrhynchos, Lepus europaeus, Vulpes vulpes, Capreolus capreolus, Suss crofa, Quercu srobur, Tilia spp.) representative for the study area were modeled. Among them the highest total dose rate (4.5 mu Gy h(-1)) was obtained for large mammals. Differences in the predicted dose rates to biota using the two software programs are the consequence of the difference in the values of transfer parameters used to calculate activity concentrations in biota. Doses of ionizing radiation estimated in this study will not exhibit deterministic effects at the population level. Thus, the obtained results indicate no significant radiation impact of coal fired power plant operation on terrestrial biota. This paper confirms the use ERICA Tool and RESRAD BIOTA softwares as flexible and effective means of radiation impact assessment. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
T2  - Journal of Environmental Radioactivity
T1  - Assessment of dose rate to terrestrial biota in the area around coal fired power plant applying ERICA tool and RESRAD BIOTA code
VL  - 188
IS  - SI
SP  - 108
EP  - 114
DO  - 10.1016/j.jenvrad.2017.09.014
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ćujić, Mirjana and Dragović, Snežana D.",
year = "2018",
abstract = "This paper presents the environmental radiation risk assessment based on two software program approaches ERICA Tool (version 1.2) and RESRAD BIOTA (version 1.5) to estimate dose rates to terrestrial biota in the area around the largest coal fired power plant in Serbia. For dose rate assessment software's default reference animals and plants and the best estimated values of activity concentrations of U-238, U-234, Th-234, Th-232, Th-230, Ra-226, (210)pb, (210)po, Cs-137 in soil were used. Both approaches revealed the highest contribution to the internal dose rate due to Ra-226 and Po-210, while (CS)-C-137 contributed the most to the external dose rate. In the investigated area total dose rate to biota derived using ERICA Tool ranged from 03 to 14.4 mu Gy h(-1). The natural radionuclides exhibited significantly higher contribution to the total dose rate than the artificial one. In the investigated area, only dose rate for lichens and bryophytes exceeded ERICA Tool screening value of total dose rate of 10 mu Gy h(-1), suggested as confident that environmental risks are negligible. The assessed total dose rates for reference animals and plants using RESRAD BIOTA were found to be 7 and 3 mu Gy h(-1), respectively. In RESRAD BIOTA - Level 3, 10 species (Lumbricus terrestris, Rana lessonae, Sdurus vulgaris, Anas platyrhynchos, Lepus europaeus, Vulpes vulpes, Capreolus capreolus, Suss crofa, Quercu srobur, Tilia spp.) representative for the study area were modeled. Among them the highest total dose rate (4.5 mu Gy h(-1)) was obtained for large mammals. Differences in the predicted dose rates to biota using the two software programs are the consequence of the difference in the values of transfer parameters used to calculate activity concentrations in biota. Doses of ionizing radiation estimated in this study will not exhibit deterministic effects at the population level. Thus, the obtained results indicate no significant radiation impact of coal fired power plant operation on terrestrial biota. This paper confirms the use ERICA Tool and RESRAD BIOTA softwares as flexible and effective means of radiation impact assessment. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.",
journal = "Journal of Environmental Radioactivity",
title = "Assessment of dose rate to terrestrial biota in the area around coal fired power plant applying ERICA tool and RESRAD BIOTA code",
volume = "188",
number = "SI",
pages = "108-114",
doi = "10.1016/j.jenvrad.2017.09.014"
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Ćujić, M.,& Dragović, S. D.. (2018). Assessment of dose rate to terrestrial biota in the area around coal fired power plant applying ERICA tool and RESRAD BIOTA code. in Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, 188(SI), 108-114.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvrad.2017.09.014

Ćujić M, Dragović SD. Assessment of dose rate to terrestrial biota in the area around coal fired power plant applying ERICA tool and RESRAD BIOTA code. in Journal of Environmental Radioactivity. 2018;188(SI):108-114.
doi:10.1016/j.jenvrad.2017.09.014 .

Ćujić, Mirjana, Dragović, Snežana D., "Assessment of dose rate to terrestrial biota in the area around coal fired power plant applying ERICA tool and RESRAD BIOTA code" in Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, 188, no. SI (2018):108-114,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvrad.2017.09.014 . .