Supplementary data for article: Sostaric, A.; Stojic, S. S.; Vukovic, G.; Mijic, Z.; Stojić, A.; Gržetić, I. Rainwater Capacities for BTEX Scavenging from Ambient Air. Atmospheric Environment 2017, 168, 46–54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2017.08.045

Supplementary material for: [ https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2017.08.045]Related to published version: [http://cherry.chem.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2539]Related to accepted version:[http://cherry.chem.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3007

Supplementary data for article: Sostaric, A.; Stojic, S. S.; Vukovic, G.; Mijic, Z.; Stojić, A.; Gržetić, I. Rainwater Capacities for BTEX Scavenging from Ambient Air. Atmospheric Environment 2017, 168, 46–54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2017.08.045

Supplementary material for: [ https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2017.08.045]Related to published version: [http://cherry.chem.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2539]Related to accepted version:[http://cherry.chem.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3007

Characteristics and Activities of Teachers on Distance Learning Programs that Affect Their Ratings

This paper presents an analysis of teachers’ ratings on distance learning undergraduate study programs: 7,156 students enrolled in traditional and 528 students enrolled in distance learning studies took part in the evaluation questionnaire, assessing 71 teachers. The data were collected from the Moodle platform and from the Singidunum University information system, and then analysed with SPSS statistical software. The parameters considered as potentially affecting teacher ratings are: number of teachers engaged in a particular course, total number of courses in which the teacher is engaged, teacher’s gender and age, total number of the available resources, and so forth. The results imply that scores assigned to individual teachers are consistent in both traditional and distance learning programs. The average rate was perceived to be lower when there were several teachers in a single course; such an effect was enhanced in cases where there was a significant age discrepancy among them. The other factors considered did not show a significant association with teacher ratings. Students’ main remarks about the work of the teachers have been summarised at the end of this paper. Possible explanations and implications of the results are discussed and recommendations are given

Quantification and mechanisms of BTEX distribution between aqueous and gaseous phase in a dynamic system

In this study an analytical system was developed for determination of quantitative characteristics of BTEX distribution between gaseous and aqueous phase. Dynamic dilution system was coupled with Proton Transfer Reaction Mass Spectrometer (PTR-MS) to provide conditions for partitioning between the two phases resembling the interactions during rainfall. The amount of the target species retained in water were significantly higher than suggested by theoretical predictions indicating that dissolution is not the major mechanism of gaseous BTEX uptake in aqueous phase. Distribution coefficients and enrichment factors were calculated, and the possible mechanisms of partitioning were considered. As concluded, the interfacial adsorption and van der Waals interactions play significant role, whereas hydrogen-bond interactions have no major contribution to BTEX partitioning. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved

Rainwater capacities for BTEX scavenging from ambient air

The contribution of atmospheric precipitation to volatile organic compound (VOC) removal from the atmosphere remains a matter of scientific debate. The aim of this study was to examine the potential of rainwater for benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene (BTEX) scavenging from ambient air. To that end, air and rainwater samples were collected simultaneously during several rain events that occurred over two distinct time periods in the summer and autumn of 2015. BTEX concentrations in the gaseous and aqueous phases were determined using proton transfer reaction mass spectrometry. The results reveal that the registered amounts of BTEX in rainwater samples were higher than those predicted by Henry's law. Additional analysis, including physico-chemical characterization and source apportionment, was performed and a possible mechanism underlying the BTEX adsorption to the aqueous phase was considered and discussed herein. Finally, regression multivariate methods (MVA) were successfully applied (with relative errors from 20%) to examine the functional dependency of BTEX enrichment factor on gaseous concentrations, physico-chemical properties of rainwater and meteorological parameters.Peer-reviewed manuscript: [http://cherry.chem.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3007]Supplementary material: [http://cherry.chem.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3008