Territory Of Serbia Research Articles

Pertussis on the territory of Serbia in 2024 - challenges and opportunities for the future

Abstract Introduction Surveillance of pertussis in Serbia is passive surveillance and every 3 to 4 years an increased number of positive cases are registered in the population. The last quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024 are characterized by an increased number of pertussis cases. Methods Descriptive study of cases with confirmed pertussis in the territory of the Republic of Serbia based on the evidence by the Public Health Service System of the Institute of Public Health of Serbia Results According to data from the Public Health Service System in the Republic of Serbia, a total of 1348 confirmed cases of pertussis were registered by the end of April 2024 (incidence rate 20.2 per 100,000 inhabitants). Conclusions The largest number of cases was registered in the age groups of people older than 20 years, that is, aged 10 to 14 years, while the highest age-specific incidence rate was recorded in the age group of infants younger than 12 months and in children aged 10 to 14 years. Of the total number of reported cases, 120 (8.9%) were hospitalized, with the largest number of those hospitalized being in the age group younger than 12 months (85, ie 70.8% of hospitalized cases). As for the territorial distribution, the largest number of pertussis cases in relation to the place of residence was reported from the territory of two districts, Južnobački District and the City of Belgrade, where the highest incidence rates were also registered. The postponement of timely vaccination against pertussis and the impossibility of vaccinating newborns up to 2 months of age have influenced the increase in the number of infected persons. Also, advanced PCR diagnostics during Covid and the possibility of applying PCR diagnostics in pertussis helped the timely diagnosis of pertussis. The introduction of vaccination with another dose of acellular pertussis vaccine and vaccination of pregnant women would be a desirable public health intervention to prevent pertussis infection. Key messages • Protection of the target population before starting school and at the age of 14 will contribute to stopping the occurrence of new cases of pertussis. These are public health challenges. • PCR diagnosis of pertussis influenced the timely diagnosis of this infection and the possibility of its adequate and timely treatment.

Sustainability Assessment of Brown Trout Populations in Serbia (Central Balkans) Using the Modified ESHIPPO Model

In the inland waters of the Balkans, many brown trout populations have been severely depleted. Therefore, identifying potential threats to their continued survival and ranking populations based on their biological and evolutionary importance enables setting conservation priorities. To assess the sustainability of the brown trout populations in the territory of Serbia (central Balkans), a modification of the ESHIPPO model was performed. The main modification involves incorporating the investigated populations’ genetic structure into the model. Therefore, the new ESHIPPOsalmo model includes an analysis of biological parameters and the impact of multiple factors, including habitat alterations, invasive species, pollution, human population growth, and over-exploitation. In order to investigate individual levels of influence of the model’s analyzed parameters, a combination of supervised and unsupervised machine learning methods was used. The structure of the model is based on general and easily measurable indicators, which enables its application in any salmonid river in the world. By evaluating the parameters of the ESHIPPOsalmo model, we were able to establish that, of the analyzed populations from 46 localities, 37% have a moderate level of sustainability, 43% low, and 20% critically low.

Litterfall Carbon and Nitrogen Content of Beech Forests in Serbia

This study aimed to analyze the N storage capacity of litterfall and its impact on C mineralization in beech forests. The research was conducted at 15 sample plots under European beech stands located in different ecological conditions on the territory of Serbia. More than half (53%) of the sample plots are characterized by low and very low litterfall N content (<8 g·kg−1; 9–12 g·kg−1), and a wide C/N ratio, which indicates a slow decomposition of the organic soil layer. These results could be useful indicators of the capacity and dynamics of litterfall N storage and its impact on C mineralization in the context of preserving biodiversity, stability, and longevity of beech forests in Serbia.

Prevalence of Risk Factors in Patients with Postprocedural Ischemic Lesions after Coiling of Very Small Intracranial Aneurysms.

Background: Very small intracranial aneurysms, generally considered to be those 3 mm in diameter or smaller, pose particular technical challenges for endovascular surgeons. For this reason, very small aneurysms have been excluded from many relevant studies. The aim of our research was to establish the risk factors for the occurrence of stroke complications after endovascular embolization of ruptured and unruptured small intracranial aneurysms. Methods: During the period of 2009-2023, our team performed endovascular embolizations of intracranial aneurysms in 1567 patients across four different centers within the territory of Serbia and Montenegro. Within the total number of patients mentioned, aneurysms of less than 4 mm were treated 185 times, with 119 ruptured and 66 unruptured. Results: In the group of 119 patients with ruptured small intracranial aneurysms, 19 (16%) patients had ischemia after the endovascular treatment, 6 (5%) patients had minor neurological deficits, while 13 (10.9%) patients had major neurological deficits, of which 6 (5%) patients died. In the group of 66 patients with unruptured small intracranial aneurysms, 7 (10.6%) patients had ischemia after the endovascular treatment, 5 (7.6%) patients had minor neurological deficits, and 2 (3.03%) had major neurological deficits. Multivariate binary logistic regression showed that the risk factors for the occurrence of ischemia were the patient's age, smoking and alcohol consumption. The type of endovascular treatment used also had a statistically significant effect on the development of ischemia. Conclusions: Understanding the influence of possible risk factors for the occurrence of ischemic insult after embolization of small intracranial aneurysms is of great importance. By recognizing them, periprocedural complications can be reduced to a minimum.

Trends in Melanoma Mortality in Serbia: A 22-Year Population-Based Study.

We aimed to investigating the sex-specific and age-specific melanoma mortality trends observed on the territory of Serbia between 2000 and 2021. This population-based study used data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia database during the period 2000-2021. The calculation of the gender and age-standardized rates (ASR) was performed. We used a regression analysis complete with linear trend model. The mean ASR was 1.77 per 100,000 people, meaning that male mortality rates (2.24 per 100,000) was higher than female mortality rates (1.34 per 100,000). During the observation period, a rising trend in mortality from melanoma skin cancer was reported. Observed by gender, the change of melanoma mortality trend was significant in men (P=0.021), but not in women (P=0.747). The annual growth rate of ASRs values was 1.43%. A increase in the melanoma mortality rate was observed since 2000 by 2.44% annually in males and by 2.79% annually in females. Mortality rates were increasing in both sexes as they aged, and the greatest number of deaths was recorded in the group of those aged 80 yr or above (16.25 per 100,000 for men; 10.45 per 100,000 for women). Our study findings underline the importance of launching more effective public health awareness campaigns to educate people about the dangers of melanoma and its symptoms' detection along with establishing a diagnosis at an early stage of the disease, especially among male patients and those at an advanced age.

Elevational Earth-Sheltered Buildings with Horizontal Overhang Photovoltaic-Integrated Panels—New Energy-Plus Building Concept in the Territory of Serbia

The global scientific community is intensively promoting energy-plus buildings. Following the leading world trends, this paper presents a new energy-plus building concept—elevational earth-sheltered buildings with three different types of horizontal overhang photovoltaic-integrated panels: wooden support columns covered with clay tiles, steel pipes as support columns covered with sheet steel, and concrete support columns with concrete coverage. In this instance, the specific multi-numerical case study building model for the city of Kragujevac (located in central Serbia with favorable climatic conditions) was performed over 7 months (from 1 October to 30 April), taking into account the soil temperature, the effects of solar shading, the performance of the heating system—a ground source heat pump—and the characteristics of the artificial and automatic lighting control system. The simulation results show that the optimal depth of a horizontal overhang (energy-plus status) depends on the occupant’s habits, in addition to meteorological conditions. The presented methodology can be used for any other location, both in Europe and the world.

Status of the feet of preschool children

The postural status of preschool children is at great risk. Without timely detection, poor posture in preschool children can cause extremely serious health problems later in life, so prevention and early diagnosis are very important. The aim of this review is to analyze the research that studied the foot status of preschool children in the period from 2000 to 2022 in the territory of Serbia and Republika Srpska. A descriptive method and theoretical analysis were used for the collection, classification and analysis of targeted research, and the material was searched on: Google, Google Scholar, PubMed and Kobson. The search is limited to works published in the period from 2000 to 2022. In total, we collected 15 studies, 13 of which were conducted in the territory of the Republic of Serbia, and two in the territory of Republika Srpska. All research included preschool children aged 3 to 7 years. Previous research shows that foot deformities of preschool children are present in a high percentage in both sexes. Decreased movement due to an increasing amount of time spent near modern means of communication has negative consequences for the growth and development of preschool children. Educators, parents and the system as a whole must deal with the prevention of the mentioned postural disorders much more than they did before in order to stop the trend of their growth.

Distribucija kao marketinska kategorija u funkciji plasmana nedrvnih sumskih proizvoda u Srbiji

The paper examines the role of distribution, as an instrument of the marketing mix, in companies dealing with the purchase, processing, and marketing of non-wood forest products (NWFPs) in the territory of Serbia. Considering the specificity of NWFPs, choosing appropriate sales channels for delivery to customers is of great importance. Primarily for perishable and unprocessed products, such as forest fruits (wild raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, etc.), but also different types of mushrooms (boletus, chanterelles), fast and effi?cient distribution channels are imperative in the context of product quality preservation. In this sense, the research included 49 companies from the territory of Serbia, which operate in the field of NWFPs. For the research, a questionnaire was created with 29 questions related to the marketing mix, and the organization of distribution flows in the analyzed companies. The period considered includes the period 2008-2017. The goal of the research was focused on the role of distribution in the analyzed companies, as well as the identification of factors that contribute to decisions regarding its forms and way of organization.

Morphometric characteristics of spiny-cheek crayfish Faxonius limosus (Rafinesque, 1817) from the Danube River on the territory of Serbia

Twenty-three morphometric characteristics of spiny-cheek crayfish Faxonus limosus from Danube, Serbia, were analyzed to describe the general body shape. Forty-eight specimens were caught in May 2022 and January 2023 and measured for morphometric variation. Also, the values of two crayfish condition indices, Fulton?s condition factor (FCF) and crayfish constant (CC), were determined. Most of the analyzed characteristics were moderately variable (CV 10-30%). Principal component analysis (PCA) was applied to the morphological measurements. All the variables make similar contributions to the variance of the first principal component. The highest contributions are from variables CEF and ARL. ARW, CPH, ABH, CPW, and ROW significantly contributed to the second principal component variance. The population of spiny-cheek crayfish at the investigated site has a relatively stable age structure.

LEXICAL VARIATION AMONG STANDARD LANGUAGE SPEAKERS IN REPUBLIC OF SRPSKA

This paper is a part of a larger study of regional variation of the lexicon within the Serbian standard language. About 100 questionnaires were collected for this research from educated speakers of the Serbian language from different cities. The questionnaire contains questions which uncover the use of doublets characteristic of the western and eastern parts of the Serbian linguistic territory, such as željezo and gvožđe, mahune and boranija, kino and bioskop. The paper proposes the analysis of around 60 questionnaires from the Republic of Srpska, namely from Banja Luka (47), Trebinje (7), as well as from Prijedor, Bjelina and East Sarajevo. First, the paper presents a list of investigated regional doublets (200 lexemes), and gives their typological division (phonetic or morphological variants, lexical doublets).
 Further, a linguageographic analysis of the first questionnaire is proposed and previously analysed in the other paper, and conclusions about the regional characteristics of the lexicon contained in that questionnaire are presented. For example, it is noted that in Prijedor, unlike Trebinje, words as domaća zadaća, duda, hladetina, hlače, ispričnica, kuhar, kuhati, marelice, neodgojen, propuh, ručnik, tekućina, tržnica, tuka, umjetno gnojivo etc., are used.
 The main content of the paper deals with the analysis of the second questionnaire. For each lexical pair presented in the questionnaire, the statistics of the use of each word in Banja-Luka and Trebinje are given, and based on this, the lexicon characteristic of one and the other city is distinguished (e.g. dan i noć, trougao in Trebinje and maćuhice, trokut in Banja Luka), as well as a group of doublet pairs whose members are used equally often in the west and in the east of the Republic of Srpska (oprosti – izvini). Words which practically do not vary are also described. Sometimes the same word is used in Banja Luka and Trebinje, and sometimes it is the same as in Serbia (putarina), or it may be different (narandža instead of pomorandža).
 The main conclusion of the research is that the lexicon of the western and eastern type on the territory of the Republic of Srpska is distributed in the form of waves. This means that the use of lexical doublets in Trebinje is more similar to their use in Serbia, while for Banja Luka and Prijedor a higher concentration of western words than in Trebinje is typical.
 Further research will be focused on the description of the use of these lexemes in other cities of the Republic of Srpska, as well as their variation on the territory of Serbia.

Determining the fire season by analyzing climatic conditions in northeastern Serbia

The territory of Serbia is sensitive to forest fires, which endanger various systems and play an important role in shaping the ecosystem. The probability of the occurrence and spread of forest fires in the area of northeastern Serbia was examined, depending on the influence of climatic conditions. Changes in climatic conditions are investigated at the annual and monthly level of air temperature, precipitation and air humidity values recorded at three main meteorological stations (Zaječar, Negotin, Crni Vrh) in the area of northeastern Serbia. Changes in climatic conditions in the period 2009-2022 compared to the period 1961-1990 were analyzed, with an emphasis on 2012 and 2014. The length of the average fire season was determined through a modified version of Thornthwaite’s evapotranspiration index. The fire season is longer in the area of Negotin and Zaječar than in the area of Crni Vrh. On the basis of the monthly humidity indices, a significantly longer fire season was determined in 2012 compared to 2014, as well as the multi-year period 1961-1990.An analysis of the value of the Burning Index (B) for the period 2009-2022 was performed and a correlation was established with the data on the number of forest fires. The burning index in the area of northeastern Serbia is the highest during the months of July, August and September. Significantly higher values of the burning index are for 2012 compared to 2014, which is correlated with the occurrence of forest fires in this period.

Climate Change Effects through MFDFA Study of Temperature in Serbia

We investigate multifractal properties of daily means of air temperature over the territory of Serbia, by using Multifractal detrended fluctuation analysis. Temperature anomalies in two periods 1961–1990 and 1991–2020 are calculated from the E-OBSv26.0e gridded dataset with 0.10° (~12 km) resolution, totaling 1278 daily temperature series for each period. The MFDFA parameters: position of the maximum of the spectrum α0, width of the spectrum W and asymmetry r, obtained from the total of 2556 MFDFA runs are interpolated to yield their spatial distribution across Serbia in the two periods. We found several patterns in both the spatial distribution, and changes from first to second period. All series showed multifractal properties with overall persistent long-term correlations (α0 > 0.5) and the dominance of small fluctuations (r > 0). The persistence is weaker (smaller α0 values) and multifractality is stronger (larger width W) in southern mountainous regions. In the second period the values of α0 increased indicating stronger persistence of temperature dynamics, while multifractality became stronger (larger W) in northern region and weaker (smaller W) in southern region. In both periods the contribution to multifractality was dominated by small fluctuations (r > 0) that become stronger in the second period, indicated by the increase of the values of r over most of the country’s area. These changes in the values of multifractal parameters indicate the increase of complexity of temperature dynamics in the second 30 years period which could be related to climate change.

DEZINTEGRISANA SRBIJA I PRVI POKUŠAJI USPOSTAVLjANjA JEDINSTVA REPUBLIKE 1974–1981.

The 1974 Constitution made Serbia a “complex” republic, different from other republics since it included two provinces which, instead of autonomy, gained de facto independence. The republic had almost no authority in the territory of the provinces, while the provincial authorities participated in the adoption of decisions at the level of the republic. Economic and cultural flows were intersected at the provincial administrative borders. Political decisions led to disintegration of numerous economic systems. The League of Communists of Serbia had almost no influence on the political life in the provinces and the work of the Leagues of Communists of the provinces, whereas provincial parties had representatives in the republic party bodies. Due to the opposition of the provincial authorities, Serbia was unable to adopt important laws (on national defence, social plan, etc.). It was the only republic without a Social Plan. Out of about 500 regulations adopted until 1981, only 40 applied in the whole territory of Serbia. These included 3,035 articles, out of which only 162 applied to the whole territory of the republic (6.5%). The escalation of Albanian violence in SAP Kosovo in 1981 forced the Serbian leadership to deal with the position of Serbia in Yugoslavia and the position of the provinces in Serbia according to the 1974 Constitution. In December 1981, at the 18th Session of the Central Committee of the League of Communists of Serbia, the republic leadership raised the issue of the status of the provinces within the republic. They insisted on implementing the competencies under the Constitution and conclusions were adopted emphasizing the necessity of the republic’s unity. In the years to come, however, the opposition of the provincial authorities to the realization of the republic integrity was often more effective than the decisions of the republic party bodies. Provincial politicians found support in the struggle for independence from the republic in political forces outside Serbia, primarily in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia.

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE PURCHASE OF FASHION PRODUCTS BEFORE AND DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: THE EXAMPLE OF SERBIA

The aim of this paper is to analyze the factors that most influenced consumers in purchasing fashion products and the factors the most important to consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as whether there are any differences between the period prior to the pandemic and the period after it. The available research on the correlation between the pandemic and consumer buying habits and the factors influencing the purchase of products mainly dealt with consumer goods stimulated by the initial stockpiling of hygiene materials and food, books, recreational equipment, etc. On a purposive sample of 1,002 adult respondents in the territory of Serbia, the quantitative empirical research applying an online survey was conducted within the March-June 2021 period. The SPSS was used for data processing and analysis and for the interpretation of research results. In addition to descriptive statistics (frequency distribution, mean, standard deviation), comparative statistics (χ2-test, ANOVA, t-test) was used as well. The change in the attitude to consumption has led to the introduction of a new value system for consumers when purchasing fashion products. Understanding these factors will help the fashion industry find new approaches to satisfy the changed buying habits of consumers.

SINDROM PROFESIONALNOG SAGOREVANJA KOD SOCIJALNIH RADNIKA I ZNAČAJ MENTALNOG ZDRAVLJA POMAGAČA

This paper deals with the problem of professional burnout syndrome among social workers, the factors that contribute to the occurrence of this phenomenon and the importance of prevention and care for the mental health of professional helpers. In addition to the theoretical analysis of this phenomena and risk factors associated with the nature of the social worker’s professional role, the paper also presents the results of research on the existence of professional burnout syndrome among social workers on the territory of Serbia. The presence of parameters that indicate the occurrence of burnout syndrome among professional workers within the social protection system was established. Elevated levels of stress, tension and emotional exhaustion were noted, as well as the presence of apathy, lack of connection with clients and reduced self-care. Competencies for working with clients and self-image remained preserved. Finally, the paper presents possible ways to prevent the occurrence of burnout syndrome.

New Records of Species Taeniopteryx hubaulti Aubert, 1946 and Taeniopteryx schoenemundi (Mertense, 1923) (Plecoptera: Taeniopterygidae) in Serbia

Species Taeniopteryx hubaulti Aubert, 1946 and T. schoenemundi (Mertense, 1923) have been emphasized as endangered or vulnerable species in several European countries due to their local and limited distribution. More intensive research of these species on the territory of Serbia was conducted from 2011 to 2022. Taeniopteryx hubaulti was registered in seven localities. Five of these localities (Brusnička and Jerma rivers, the spring of the Raška River, and two localities on Grza River, spring and tufa barriers) were recorded as new sites of this species in Serbia. Two localities (Barska River and Lisinski Stream) had already been known from previous studies. The species T. schoenemundi was recorded in four new localities (Dulenska, Visočica, Temštica, and Trnavska rivers). Both species were found in waters with high oxygen concentration, relatively uniform low water temperature, and variable values of hardness, electrical conductivity, and pH values, with a small amount of inorganic nutrients. Considering the rare occurrence and prominent importance of these species as biological indicators of water quality and climate change, their findings have a great deductive value. This research represents an important contribution to the insight into the distribution of T. hubaulti and T. schoenemundi species.

Protected areas management: A case study of the State enterprise "Srbijašume"

The aim of this paper is to perform an analysis of the management of protected areas in the Republic of Serbia, with special reference to the management of protected areas entrusted to the State Enterprise for Forest Management “Srbijašume”. Method of evaluating the natural and created values of an area, procedures for placing certain parts of nature under protection, management of protected natural assets, appointment of the manager of the protected area were analyzed. For this purpose, data on the protection and management of protected areas on the territory of Serbia in the period 1948–2022 were collected and analyzed, i.e. data on the protection and management of protected areas under the jurisdiction of SE “Srbijašume”. Serbia is characterized by a rich and diverse natural heritage that is reflected in a wide range of geological, geomorphological, pedological, climatic, hydrological and biological diversity. A large number and diversity of plant and animal species, their communities and ecosystems make Serbia a Europe in miniature, and one of the centers of its biological diversity. In order to preserve special natural values and improve their condition, certain parts or natural ecosystems, as well as species, are declared protected natural assets. According to the Law on Nature Protection, protected natural assets in Serbia are protected areas, protected species and movable protected natural documents. For the management of 93 protected areas of national importance that cover an area of 623 011 ha (90% of the total area protected in Serbia), 49 managers have been appointed. The State Enterprise for Forest Management “Srbijašume” manages 54 protected areas on a land surface of 348 725 ha, which is 51.4% of the total land surface of protected areas in Serbia (691 434 ha or 7.81% of the Republic of Serbia). Preservation, protection and improvement of natural values represent part of the strategy and one of the key goals in the business policy of SE “Srbijašume”, the leading enterprise in the management of protected areas. Of the total land surface of protected areas, there are 9445.63 ha (2.71%) in the protection regime of 1st degree, 64 679.07 ha (18.52%) in 2nd degree of protection, and 274 699.96 ha (78,77%) in 3rd degree of protection. In paper stated that protected and preserved nature ensures the permanent existence of fundamental values and potential for the development of Serbia. Based on the analysis of the current way of managing of the protected areas, the paper proposed the measures that should be implemented for the efficient functioning of protected areas.

Elemental Profile, General Phytochemical Composition and Bioaccumulation Abilities of Selected Allium Species Biofortified with Selenium under Open Field Conditions.

Allium species are known as a rich source of many compounds with potential healing effects. Biofortification is recognized as an effective agrotechnical measure for raising the level of biogenic elements-especially microelements in the edible parts of these species, so Allium can be considered as a 'natural dietary supplement'. The aim of this research was to test the effects of foliar application of Se fertilizer (Na2SeO4) in different doses (control-0, 10, 20 and 30 g per ha) on the content of macro, microelements and secondary metabolites (SMs)-free phenolics, flavonoids and hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives in the edible parts, i.e., leaves of two selected Allium species in Serbia (A. odorum and A. schoenoprasum), which grew in open field conditions over the course of two growing seasons. The bioaccumulation factor (BAF), as an indicator of the ability of plants to accumulate biogenic elements, was also determined. Although with no full regularity, the dose of 10 g of Se per ha yielded the highest content for the most biogenic elements for both alliums in the first growing season, i.e., a dose of 20 g of Se per ha for A. schoenoprasum, and a dose of 30 g of Se per ha for A. odorum in the second growing season. The obtained results justified the Se-biofortification of different alliums. The BAF values indicated the ability of both Allium species to accumulate S, K and P in their leaves during both growing seasons. The accumulation of potentially toxic elements was not recorded for either species, emphasizing the safety of the produced plant material for human consumption. Additionally, Se-treated plants had higher SM contents compared to control plants. The growing season also showed an impact on SM content; i.e., in the second season, characterized as drought-stressed, the synthesis of SMs was significantly higher compared to that in the first season. Further research should be directed towards finding the appropriate dose of Se, expanded in the sense of conducting research in controlled conditions, as well as different ways of applying Se fertilizer. The idea of this study was also to popularize the examined Allium species, which are rarely grown in the territory of Serbia.

SERBIAN VITICULTURE FROM THE 19TH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT DAY

In Europe, the period from the 17th to the 19th century was marked by scientific and industrial revolution, better traffic communication, which strongly influenced development of viticulture and wine markets. New varieties are introduced into viticulture, intensive working on hybridization, more intensive cultivation methods are applied with use of horses, distance between plants are changed and more modern stock are used. After liberation from the Ottoman Empire, Serbian viticulture is developing again. With arrangement of the principality and then the Serbian Kingdom, in the overall development of Serbia under the Obrenović family, a significant contribution was made by new vine plantation. Apart from the Danube regions, the areas under vines are located around the Kopaonik mountain, which separates southern Serbia from the Novo-Pazarski sandžak and the wine-growing centers such as Negotin, Požarevac, Smederevo, Kruševac, Niš and Šumadija as a separate region (area about 98,326 ha).
 However, the development of viticulture in Serbia is stoped by the appearance of phylloxera. The territory of Serbia was affected by phylloxera starting in 1881, and by 1920 it had reached Metohija. In order to restore damaged vineyards, were formed vine nurseries (Smederevo 1882, Bukovo near Negotin 1886, Jagodina 1889, Aleksandrovac, 1891) where began production of rootstock and grafting of European vine varieties. Since then, for the first time, varieties such as Traminac, Chardonnay, Pinot blanc, Pinot noir, Gamay were introduced into Serbian viticulture.
 The beginning of the 20th century was marked by changing of royal dynasties, so after atending to Serbian throne, King Petar I Karađorđević (since 1903) form an endowment estate at Oplenac. King Petar I Karađorđević, and after them King Alexander, intensively participated in plantation of new vineyards, using planting material from nurseries from Smederevo and from France (1925). By 1935, the total area under vineyards amounted to 37.78,31 ha, of which 4/5 were under wine and 1/5 under table varieties. During the 2nd World War, Serbian vineyards was under significant damage due to the lack of conditions to bad cultivation in appropriate ways.
 After the 2nd World War, viticulture in Serbia had several development stages. The first stage covers the period from 1945 to 1954 and is characterized by an extensive production level. The second stage, from 1954 to 1959, is characterized by vineyard with big inter-row distance of 2–2.5 m and greater mechanization using. The third stage, from 1959 to 1970, is characterized by vineyards with inter-row distance of 2.5 to 4 m. It is the period of intensive vineyards plantating. In the 1970, 106.000 ha belonged to individual sector, and 10.500 ha to the state (goverment) sector. In the 80-is and 90-is of the last century, it is period of the viticulture stagnation with significant reduction of vineyard area. The disintegration of the SFRY, wars that followed, sanctions and international isolation of Serbia and especially NATO bombing affected complete destruction of viticulture as a minor agricultural branch at that time. It is estimated that only about 20,000 ha under vine survived and could be maintained at the beginning of the XXI century. For the last twenty years, have been made efforts to restore Serbian viticulture. With a more modern approach, it started with the selection of clones of varieties mainly for producing of high quality wines. With the formation of smaller and medium-capacity wineries (from 100,000 to 500,000 bottles per year), the situation in viticulture and wine sector has changed significantly through the increase of areas under vines and the improvement of wine quality. Today there are around 360 registered wineries in Serbia.

Realizacija projekta Osnovne inženjerskogeološke karte Srbije 1:100 000

Urbanization of Serbia in the second half of the 20th century pointed to the need for planned use of space. To this end, a project was launched to create a basic engineering geological map of Serbia at a scale of 1: 100,000. Basic Engineering Geological Map represents general engineering geological features and terrain conditions. This map should be basis for the needs of spatial and urban planning and design of investigation works. For this purpose, the territory of Serbia is divided into 79 sheets. From them, 31 sheets have been completed and 6 sheets are not scheduled for production. Currently, the sheets Boljevac, Sjenica, Aleksinac and Valjevo are under production. So far, only 6 sheets were printed. In order to complete the project, it is necessary to complete another 38 sheets which covers 33% territory of Serbia. The largest number of sheets were produced in the period after 2000. Research is focused on the area south of the Sava and Danube rivers, because landslides are more common in these areas. In order to complete the project, it is necessary to continue with the achieved dynamics, to open new sheets more quickly and to increase the number of sheets under production.