NaTech (Natural Hazard Triggering Technological Disasters) refers to events where natural disasters—such as floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, or landslides—trigger technological failures, leading to the release of hazardous substances, fires, or explosions. These compound events reflect the intersection between natural and technological ...

By Matevž Obrecht Obrecht, Borut Jereb, Maja Rosi, Bojana Slomšek Šlamberger, Martin Fale

The goal of the work is to determine the possibilities of reducing emissions and immissions caused by indecent and irresponsibly, dumping communal waste in the environment, in order to increase eco-efficiency and reduce the pollution process. It is necessary to point out the results between the current state of the environment and the behavior of t...

By Mirko Tešić, Zorica Tešić

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a key element in enhancing transportation systems, enabling automation, optimization, and real-time traffic flow prediction. Its application in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) contributes to more efficient passenger transport in urban areas, where infrastructure fails to keep up with growing demand,...

By Almir Ahmetspahić, Goran Popović, Mirza Mehanović

Coal-fired power plants in the Western Balkans region remain the dominant source of electricity generation, but at the same time one of the largest sources of air pollution. According to reports by international health organizations, emissions from these facilities, in just one observed two-year period, led to several thousand estimated premature d...

By Saša Đekić, Maja Salkić Smailkadić, Bekir Fulan, Vlado Tadić

In the pursuit of sustainable industrial transformation, additive manufacturing has emerged as more than a technological revolution—it represents a new philosophy of production. This paper explores how 3D and 4D printing technologies can serve as key enablers of waste reduction and resource optimization across diverse sectors. By shifting fro...

By Azra Ahmić

In the context of global socio-economic changes, education is becoming a key driver of sustainable transition and the development of the green economy. Transition countries face challenges in modernizing their educational systems to meet the needs of the labor market and the demands of sustainable development. This paper analyzes the state of prima...

By Sead Rešić, Edisa Korda, Almedina Hatarić Palić, Ahmed Palić

The topic of the paper highlights the significant characteristics of the Lasva River water, presented through analyses of physical and chemical parameters used in determining water quality. Physical and chemical characteristics of water affect the biological composition of water and affect the final status and composition of water. General physical...

By Aida Varupa, Selma Dogan, Krsto Mijanović

The paper applies a comparative method to analyse the digital transformation of public administration in the Western Balkan countries – Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. The results show that 23–49% of the population possesses basic digital skills, while internet usage exceeds 80%, confirmi...

By Azra Ahmić, Ahmed Palić, Almedina Hatarić – Palić

IT audit plays a crucial technical role in supporting the integration of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkan countries into the economic, legal, and media systems of the European Union. Through the application of IT audit, the security, integrity, and interoperability of digital systems are ensured, as well as compliance with standards su...

By Almir Ahmetspahić, Goran Popović, Dženita Ahmetspahić, Mirza Mehanović

Gender equality, understood both as a legal obligation and a social value, represents one of the key prerequisites for economic development and stability. Laws that guarantee equal rights, protect against discrimination, and ensure equal opportunities in education, employment, and career advancement create an institutional framework in which women ...

By Selma Otuzbir Mecan, Amira Perenda, Sara Fodolović, Erna Muslimović, Refik Elkaz, Amina Belegić, Emira Kasumović