Najzapadniji lokaliteti za konjica Leptophyes discoidalis (Tettigoniidae: Phaneropterinae)

This paper presents two westernmost records in the Pannonian lowland for the eastern and central European bush-cricket Leptophyes discoidalis (Frivaldszky, 1868) (Tettigoniidae: Phaneropterinae): near the road from Privlaka village to Vinkovci in the Slavonia region (Croatia) and Zasavica Special Nature Reserve in Srijem, Vojvodina region (Serbia). The Privlaka record is the first record of this species in Croatia.U radu se navode dva najzapadnija nalaza istočno- i srednjoeuropske vrste konjica Leptophyes discoidalis (Frivaldszky, 1868) (Tettigoniidae: Phaneropterinae) u Panonskoj nizini: blizu ceste od Privlake prema Vinkovcima u Slavoniji (Hrvatska) i u Specijalnom rezervatu prirode Zasavica u Srijemu, Vojvodina (Srbija). Nalaz kraj Privlake je prvi lokalitet za ovu vrstu u Hrvatskoj

Wykorzystanie złożonego indeksu zielonej gospodarki EEPSE do oceny postępu gospodarek rozwijających się w osiąganiu Celów zrównoważonego rozwoju

As a concept, the green economy refers to the transition from coal to renewable energy sources to reduce pollution, the energy efficiency of production processes to achieve savings, the reuse of materials from waste in business and energy production, changes designed to stop harmful climate change and bring new opportunities for economic development. In this way, conflicts between economic development and environmental issues are resolved, with the aim of achieving sustainability of the economy and society. The aim of the study is to provide a comparative analysis of the level of development of the green economy in selected 20 emerging economies and their progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from the 2030 Agenda using the EEPSE Green Economy Index (EEPSE GEI), based on Quintuple  Helix Innovation Model (QHIM), and examine the interdependence between each of the 5 subsystems (quality of education system, economic aspects, political system, civil society, and natural environment) with this index. The results indicate that among the group of countries observed, Estonia is the best performer, while Egypt has the lowest performance. The results, also, indicate the important role of each of the subsystems in EEPSE GEI. The study can be useful for policy makers to identify weaknesses in achieving the SDGs.Jako koncepcja, zielona gospodarka odnosi się do przejścia z węgla na odnawialne źródła energii w celu ograniczenia zanieczyszczeń, efektywności energetycznej procesów produkcyjnych w celu osiągnięcia oszczędności, ponownego wykorzystania materiałów z odpadów w biznesie i produkcji energii, zmian mających na celu zatrzymać szkodliwe zmiany klimatyczne i stworzyć nowe możliwości rozwoju gospodarczego. W ten sposób rozwiązywane są konflikty pomiędzy rozwojem gospodarczym a kwestiami środowiskowymi, umożliwiając osiągnięcie zrównoważonego rozwoju gospodarki i społeczeństwa. Celem artykułu jest dokonanie analizy porównawczej poziomu rozwoju zielonej gospodarki w wybranych 20 gospodarkach rozwijających się  oraz ich postępu w realizacji Celów zrównoważonego rozwoju (SDGs) wynikających z Agendy 2030 z wykorzystaniem Indeksu Zielonej Gospodarki EEPSE (EEPSE GEI), w oparciu o Model Innowacji Pięciokrotnej Helisy (QHIM) i bada współzależność pomiędzy każdym z 5 podsystemów (jakość systemu edukacji, aspekty ekonomiczne, system polityczny, społeczeństwo obywatelskie i środowisko naturalne) za pomocą tego indeksu. Wyniki wskazują, że wśród obserwowanej grupy krajów najlepiej radzi sobie Estonia, a najgorzej Egipt. Wyniki wskazują także na ważną rolę każdego z podsystemów w EEPSE GEI. Badanie może być przydatne dla decydentów w celu zidentyfikowania słabych punktów w osiąganiu Celów zrównoważonego rozwoju

First record of Tandonia budapestensis (Hazay, 1880) (Gastropoda: Stylommatophora: Milacidae) from Bosnia & Herzegovina with additional notes on the occurrence of Tandonia kusceri (H. Wagner, 1931)

In this paper, we present the first records of the Budapest slug, Tandonia budapestensis (Hazay, 1880), from five localities in Bosnia & Herzegovina. We provide a detailed description of the external morphology and reproductive system of the specimens. We also speculate on the presence of Tandonia kusceri (H. Wagner, 1931) in Bosnia & Herzegovina, based on the present distribution and spread of the species and one photo posted on a social media platform

THE GROUND BEETLES (COLEOPTERA: CARABIDAE) OF THE ZASAVICA SPECIAL NATURE RESERVE (SERBIA)

Adults of ground beetles were collected in the Zasavica Special Nature Reserve (Serbia) from 1996-2010 at 34 localities. Altogether 211 carabid specimens were caught during this period. The carabids were collected predominantly by hand, but a certain number of these beetles were captured by Barber pitfall traps. A total of 72 species and 13 subspecies from 25 genera, 50 subgenera, 15 tribes and six subfamilies were registered. The richest subfamilies according to the number of species are Harpalinae (47 species) and Carabinae (15 species). The highest number of species is found within the tribes Carabini and Harpalini (each with 14 species), while a somewhat lower number is registered in the tribe Pterostichini (13 species). Among the genera, Carabus Linnaeus (with 12 species), Harpalus Latreille (with nine species) and Pterostichus Bonelli (with seven species) are represented by the highest number of species.  One species new for the Serbian fauna is recorded – Pterostichus (Bothriopterus) quadrifoveolatus Letzner. The finding of three species and three subspecies are the second new ones for the Serbian territory. Six species and one subspecies are registered for the first time in the province of Vojvodina. Eighteen species and six subspecies of ground beetles are cited as new for western Serbia. Seventy-one species are recorded for the first time for the Zasavica Special Naturе Reserve. Two species and two subspecies are protected both nationally and internationally. The fauna of ground beetles of border areas of the province of Vojvodina (especially the southern borders) and northwestern parts of Serbia is insufficiently studied so far. Only after future investigations and the discovery of additional new species for the region will the real state of diversity of this group in the area be known

New research on the fauna of Heteroptera in Bosnia-Herzegovina

 Data on 77 species of Heteroptera collected in 2013 and 2014 from 21 localities in Bosnia-Herzegovina are presented.Eight new species are recorded in Bosnia-Herzegovina for the first time: Gerris costae costae (Herrich-Schaeffer),Myrmecoris gracilis (Sahlberg), Pithanus maerkeli (Herrich-Schaeffer), Aradus obtectus Vásárhelyi, Rhopalus subrufus(Gmelin), Stictopleurus punctatonervosus (Goeze), Leptoglossus occidentalis Heidemann and Trochiscocoris rotundatusHorváth

Determination of Marine Pollution By Comparative Analysis of Metal Pollution Indices

Due to the specific geographical and hydrological structure of Boka Kotorska Bay, that is characterized by a low flow of water through the bay, the anthropogenic impact is pronounced, exerting direct effects on this unique ecosystem. Trace metal (Pb, Hg, Ni, Co and Cd) concentrations were measured in the winter, spring and fall of 2008 in two marine organisms (Posidonia oceanica and Mytilus galloprovincialis) selected as biomonitors of trace metals in the Boka Kotorska Bay. These marine organisms have the ability to accumulate trace metals from their environment. Metal pollution indexes (MPI) for both species were compared, confirming that the most polluted was Tivat bay and the least Kotor bay

REVIEW OF FAUNISTICAL DATA ON ODONATA IN BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

This paper deals with faunistical data and taxonomic notes on Odonata in Bosnia and Herzegovina. A database containing all available published, previously unpublished, and new data was made in order to create a review of the current knowledge of the country’s Odonata fauna and point out the priorities in future investigations. 57 Odonata species are listed as resident species in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Of that number, exact data on the occurrence of 6 species (Lestes parvidens, L. macrostigma, Erythromma viridulum, Aeshna grandis, Lindenia tetraphylla and Somatochlora flavomaculata) are presented and discussed here for the first time

PRELIMINARY NOTES ON THE SPIDER FAUNA (ARACHNIDA, ARANEAE) OF THE SPECIAL NATURE RESERVE ZASAVICA

Based on literature data and preliminary investigations a total of 104 spider species can be recorded from the Special Nature Reserve (SNR) Zasavica. Five species, Cyclosa oculata (Walckenaer, 1802), Mendoza canestrinii (Ninni, 1868), Philodromus albidus Kulczynski, 1911, Heriaeus graminicola (Doleschall, 1852) and Sibianor aurocinctus (Ohlert, 1865), were not recorded in Serbia until the present study. The rediscovery of the species Dolomedes plantarius (Clerck, 1757), Cresmatoneta mutinensis (Canestrini, 1868), Hypsosinga heri (Hahn, 1831) and Argyroneta aquatica (Clerck, 1757) represents an important result that could possibly be used as a guideline for future faunistic and ecological studies with the purpose of successful protection and conservation measures in the SNR Zasavic

A simulation of free radicals induced oxidation of dopamine in aqueous solution

Understanding the basic chemistry between highly reactive free radicals and dopamine is an important step in characterizing the antioxidative activity of catecholamine neurotransmitters. In this work, we simulated the reactions between dopamine and hydroxyl, peroxyl and methoxy radicals in aqueous solution by employing first principle molecular dynamics based on density functional theory and the BLYP functional. The simulations provide mechanistic insight into the reaction mechanisms but underestimate reaction timescales. The failure of the BLYP functional to address the formal hydrogen atom transfer barriers between dopamine and free radicals is attributed to the self-interaction error.This is peer-reviewed version of the article: B. Milovanović, J. Ilić, I.M. Stanković, M. Popara, M. Petković, M. Etinski, Chemical Physics 524, (2019) 26-30, [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemphys.2019.05.001][http://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2949