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Volume 7, Issue 2, 2025
Online ISSN: 2637-2614
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Volume 7 , Issue 2, (2025)
Published: 28.11.2025.
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30.05.2025.
Review scientific paper
THE ROLE OF FEMINISM AND THE STRENGTHENING OF LEGAL FRAMEWORK ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Nasilje nad ženama identifikuje se kao stalna odlika bosanskohercegovačkog društva, sa sve izraženijom tendencijom da i femicid postane njegova konstanta. U prvom dijelu rada analizira se značaj feminizma kao segmenta ideološkog političkog diskursa koji utiče na zakonodavnu aktivnost političke vlasti, ali i na društvo na opštem nivou u odnosu i borbi protiv nasilja nad ženama. Ukazano je na specifičnosti feminizma, na istoriju i razvijenost ženskog pokreta u Bosni i Hercegovini, sa fokusom na nedovoljnu prihvaćenost, uvaženost i uključenost feminizma u politički život našeg društva.
Porodica kao osnovna ćelija društva, danas je ozbiljno ugrožena, s obzirom da je povećan broj nasilja u porodici gdje je žrtva najčešće žena. Stoga, u kontekstu nasilja u porodici, drugi dio rada se bavi problematikom nasilja nad ženama, prvenstveno femicida, sa zakonskog aspekta.
Cilj je ukazati na značaj inkriminacije femicida i adekvatne zakonske zaštite žena, a sve u cilju prevencije femicida, procesuiranja i kažnjavanja izvršioca.
Suzana Malesic, Danijela Lakić
30.05.2025.
Original scientific paper
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PERSONALITY TRAITS, LIFESTYLES AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS
The term "lifestyle" is a central concept of Adler's theory of personality, which he defines as a characteristic pattern of behavior that is a manifestation of a unique way of perceiving, conceptualizing, behaving and personal striving towards a goal that is filled with subjective meaning and represents part of the striving for power (Croake, 1975). Personality traits represent dimensions of individual differences that relate to a person's tendency to exhibit consistent patterns of thought, feeling, and action (McCrae & Costa, 1985). The research sample consisted of a total of 211 respondents, mostly students of the University of East Sarajevo surveyed via online questionnaires, of which 135 were female and 76 were male. Measuring instruments with satisfactory measurement characteristics were used: Questionnaire for examining the Big Five personality model (Goldberg, 1992), a modified version of the Allport-Vernon-Lindzis value scale for measuring lifestyles, a Scale for examining the sociodemographic characteristics of the respondents, and a Scale for examining academic performance. The obtained data show that of all personality dimensions of the Big Five model, only conscientiousness has a statistically significantly positive correlation with achieved academic success expressed through the average grade in studies (r=.24), which is not surprising, because this is a trait that is consistently associated with academic and business success in a large number of studies. Four lifestyle styles statistically significantly correlate with achieved academic success: family-sentimental style (r=.15), cognitive style (r=0.16), popularity-oriented style (r=-.19) and Promethean activism (r=.15). Although none of the mentioned correlations are high, they indicate the undoubted existence of a connection between these constructs and the role that lifestyles as complex systems of values, goals, attitudes and beliefs play in determining the final forms of behavior and achieved results within the educational system.
Snježana Stanar, Nevena Pejić
28.11.2025.
Original scientific paper
EFFECT OF SELECTED PLANT SPECIES ON THE ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF JANJ CHEESE
This study examined the effect of adding selected plant species on the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of Janj cheese. Twelve cheese samples were prepared in two batches, each including one control sample and five samples enriched with oregano (Origanum vulgare), basil (Ocimum basilicum), parsley (Petroselinum crispum), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), and chives (Allium schoenoprasum). The first batch contained 0.50%, while the second batch had 1.00% concentrations of the plants. Total phenols, flavonoids, and non-flavonoid compounds were measured. Antioxidant activity was assessed through FRAP, DPPH, and ABTS assays. Antimicrobial activity was evaluated using the agar dilution method against four bacterial strains (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus) and two Candida albicans strains. The results revealed a statistically significant increase (p<0.05) in antioxidant activity in the plant-enriched cheese samples, emphasizing their potential as natural sources of antioxidants. However, none of the cheeses showed antimicrobial activity under the tested conditions. In conclusion, the incorporation of these selected plant species improves the biological and functional properties of Janj cheese, supporting its potential as a nutritionally enhanced product.
Danica Savanović, Ana Velemir, Aleksandar Savić, Ljiljana Topalić Trivunović, Jovo Savanović, Vesna Muždeka
28.11.2025.
Original scientific paper
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN NUMERICAL EXPRESSIONS WITH MULTIPLE OPERATIONS
Learning is a value for every student, for every school, for parents, teachers and for society as a whole. Numerous studies show that educational effects can be achieved in traditional (frontal) teaching, but the results of experimental research in most cases show that under the influence of innovations and modern strategies, methods and procedures, educational achievements are more easily achieved, which can be viewed comprehensively in the context of research outcomes related to both education and upbringing. The application of new approaches in learning leads to the development of students' creative thinking, the teaching process becomes more creative. The aim of this paper is to determine the level of achievement of students solving mathematical problems from Numerical Expressions by applying problems by levels of complexity, problem solving of problems and the traditional way of solving problems.
Slađana Lolić
30.05.2025.
Original scientific paper
ATTITUDES AND STEREOTYPES OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS ON THE CAUSES AND ELEMENTS OF SUICIDE
Suicid predstavlja značajan problem u savremenom društvu, često opterećen brojnim predrasudama koje doprinose stigmatizaciji i otežavaju preventivne aktivnosti. Iako se smatra da su psihijatri i psiholozi ključni u prevenciji, uloga zdravstvenih radnika u primarnoj zdravstvenoj zaštiti je vrlo važna, s obzirom na njihovu dostupnost i prvi kontakt sa pacijentima. Cilj ovog istraživanja bio je ispitivanje stavova, uverenja i nivoa informisanosti zdravstvenih radnika (medicinskih sestara, lekara opšte prakse i specijalista) o suicidu, kao i identifikovanje obrazovnih i profesionalnih razlika koje utiču na formiranje ovih stavova. Istraživanje je sprovedeno tokom maja 2023. godine u dva doma zdravlja u Vojvodini i u njemu je učestvovalo 216 zdravstvenih radnika. Primenjen je upitnik, konstruisan na osnovu IKAB modela, koji obuhvata tri celine: društvena uverenja o suicidu, činjenične tvrdnje i lične stavove. Rezultati ukazuju da među ispitanicima postoje brojne predrasude u vezi sa suicidalnim ponašanjem, ali i da su medicinske sestre pokazale najmanji stepen netačnih uverenja. Značajne razlike u stavovima primećene su u odnosu na profesionalni status, pri čemu lekari opšte prakse češće izražavaju rigidnije stavove. Ukupna informisanost o suicidu bila je nezadovoljavajuća, posebno u segmentu činjeničnih znanja. Rezultati ovog istraživanja su ukazali na neophodnost dodatne edukacije zdravstvenih radnika, bez obzira na profesionalni profil, kako bi se umanjile predrasude i poboljšala efikasnost u prepoznavanju i reagovanju na suicidalne rizike. Ovi nalazi mogu da pomognu u kreiranju edukativnih i preventivnih programa usmerenih na smanjenje stigme i unapređenje podrške osobama u suicidnoj krizi.
Ivana Jovčić
28.11.2025.
Review scientific paper
NEGATIVAN UTICAJ CHATGPT-a NA OBRAZOVANJE
Uvođenje generativnih jezičnih modela poput ChatGPT-a u obrazovni sistem donosi brojne benefite, ali i značajne izazove koji mogu negativno uticati na kvalitet obrazovanja. Analiza relevantne naučne literature na primjeru korištenja vještačke inteligencije u obrazovanju pokazuje da prekomjerna upotreba može dovesti do pasivnog pristupa učenju, smanjenja motivacije za samostalno razmišljanje i razvoja kognitivnih sposobnosti, te povećanja rizika od akademskog nepoštenja. Poseban izazov predstavlja i uticaj na kompetencije pa se kod studenata bilježi površno razumijevanje programiranja i algoritamskog razmišljanja usled oslanjanja na gotova rješenja. Rad ističe potrebu za razvijanjem jasnih pedagoških i etičkih okvira koji bi usmjeravali odgovornu i kritičku upotrebu alata vještačke inteligencije u obrazovanju. U tom smislu, preporučuje se integracija AI pismenosti u kurikulume, redizajn evaluacija na višim nivoima Blumove taksonomije, te osnaživanje nastavnika za vođenje učenika kroz aktivne misaone procese. Balansiran i promišljen pristup može omogućiti optimalno korištenje prednosti ChatGPT-a, uz očuvanje kvaliteta i integriteta obrazovnog procesa, posebno u oblasti informacionih tehnologija.
Vesna Simikić, Veljko Aleksić
28.11.2025.
Review scientific paper
THE EUROPEAN UNION GROWTH PLAN FOR THE WESTERN BALKANS AS A FORM OF FASTER INTEGRATION INTO THE EU SINGLE MARKET
This paper aims to explore the structure and objectives of the Western Balkans Growth Plan as an incentive for the integration of the Western Balkans region into the EU single market. In november 2023, the European Commission prepared the Western Balkans Growth Plan, which should accelerate the implementation of reforms in the countries of the region and their integration into the European Union single market. The Growth Plan represents an effort by the European Union to influence the region towards deepening economic integration with the Union and accelerating economic growth, which are necessary prerequisites for the desired transformation of the countries of the region. The Western Balkans Growth Plan aims to: integrate partners from the Western Balkans into the EU single market, improve regional economic cooperation, deepen EU-related reforms, and increase pre-accession financing to accelerate the socio-economic convergence of the Western Balkans towards the EU. The research results of this paper have shown that the European Union in the Western Balkans region, from the first regional approach in 1997 to the proposed growth plan in 2023, has contributed to the development of the regional cooperation process and the economic development of the region itself.
It is not just about increasing the wealth of the countries of the region and their citizens, but the point and ultimate goal is that these countries and these citizens should live together, create, cooperate and spend together in conditions of international competition.
The expected economic effects of the Western Balkans Growth Plan will also ensure a positive perception of the European Union and the benefits of membership in this regional organization among the citizens of the region.
Manja Đurić Džakić
28.11.2025.
Original scientific paper
THE IMPACT OF ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL STATUS ON ORGANIC FOOD PURCHASING: A FOCUS ON ONLINE CONSUMERS
The aim of this research is to examine the impact of consumers economic and educational status on the frequency of organic food purchases through all available distribution channels, with focus on online channels. The research was conducted via online questionnaire and based on sample of 358 respondents from the territory of Republic of Srpska. The results showed that 86% of respondents buy or occasionally buy organic food, while 14% respond they never purchase organic food. Using Kruskal-Wallis test, a positive and statistically significant relation was identified between the level of education and the frequency of organic food purchases, regardless of the distribution channel, while household income did not show a significant relation. When online organic food purchases were analyzed specifically, neither the level of education or household income had a statistically significant impact, although a slight trend was observed for education level, which may be relevant for future research.
Jovana Galic
28.11.2025.
Original scientific paper
KOVAČEVIĆ PRED EVROPSKIM SUDOM ZA LJUDSKA PRAVA: PROCESNA FARSA I SUMNJIV PRESEDAN U ANTIDISKRIMINACIONOJ PRAKSI
U ovom radu se metodima pravne dogmatike i korišćenjem teorijskih saznanja procesnog i antidiskriminacionog prava objašnjava postupak i ocjenjuje argumentacija Evropskog suda za ljudska prava (ESLJP) u predmetu broj 43651/22, Slaven Kovačević (aplikant) protiv Bosne i Hercegovine (BiH). U ovom predmetu, aplikant je prvo ostvario još jednu ekspresnu pobjedu u isticanju povrede opšte zabrane diskriminacije iz člana 1. Protokola 12 (P12) uz Evropsku konvenciju o ljudskim pravima i osnovnim slobodama (EK) u uživanju prava da glasa na izborima za kandidate po svom političkom uvjerenju na osnovu člana 3. P1. Međutim, poslije osporavanja ove pobjede doživio je neočekivan procesni poraz u postupku pred Velikim vijećem ESLJP, u kome je ocijenjeno da aplikant nije žrtva diskriminacije i da je čak zloupotrijebio pravo na aplikaciju. U radu se takođe ukazuje na eventualne implikacije konkretne presude na dalji razvoj P12 i antidiskriminacionog prava. Detaljan uvid u radnje i rezonovanje svih procesnih subjekata otkriva indicije o nesavjesnom korišćenju procesnih ovlašćenja strana u postupku i pristrasnosti procesnih subjekata, te o neuređenosti i nepoštovanju pravnog okvira zastupanja BiH pred ESLJP. Procesni poraz aplikanta pred Velikim vijećem ukazuje na odustajanje ESLJP od dosadašnjeg proaktivnog pristupa u primjeni P 12 i na suzdržanost od daljeg miješanja u probleme konsocijativnog uređenja BiH. Međutim, taj novi pristup ne priliči instituciji Savjeta Evrope, čija je misija, između ostalog, suzbijanje diskriminacije, a nedosljedna argumentacija izvjesno ne doprinosi konceptualnom razvoju antidiskriminacionog prava i obeshrabruje države da ratifikuju inače nedovoljno prihvaćeni P 12.
Živorad Rašević, Sandra Pajić Šavija
28.11.2025.
Original scientific paper
IMPACT OF FLAXSEED CAKE HYDROLYSIS ON ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY
Cold pressing of flaxseed produces high-quality oil along with a nutritionally rich by-product—flaxseed cake. While the cold-pressing process is valued for its minimal processing and preservation of oil quality, it is also characterized by low resource utilization efficiency and significant by-product generation. Specifically, the production of 1 kg of flaxseed oil results in approximately 2 kg of residual cake. Given its high protein content (approximately 35–40%), flaxseed cake holds considerable potential as a source of bioactive peptides and other value-added compounds
In this study, flaxseed cake obtained from cold pressing was milled and sieved to a particle size below 0.6 mm. Its chemical composition (protein, oil, fiber) was analyzed. Controlled enzymatic hydrolysis was performed with Trypsin for 2 h. An E/S ratio was 5 %, and the temperature used for hydrolysis was 37 °C. The antioxidant capacity of the non-hydrolyzed sample and hydrolysate was determined.
Protein content was 37 %, oil was about 21 %, and fiber was approximately 28 %. The results showed a degree of hydrolysis of about 5 % and a significant increase in antioxidant activity. By determining the concentration of flaxseed powder required to inhibit 50 % of the DPPH free radicals, it was observed that this concentration was significantly (p < 0.05) higher in the non-hydrolyzed sample (11.0 mg/mL) compared to the hydrolysate (9.1 mg/mL).
Tanja Krunić