Nebojša Zdravković

@medf.kg.ac.rs

Department of Medical Statistics and Informatics
Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac

Nebojša Zdravković


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Nebojša Zdravković is Full Professor and Head of the Department of Health Informatics and Statistics at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac. He has been employed at the Faculty of Medical Sciences since 2010 as an assistant professor. He was the vice-dean for master's studies, as well as the head of the doctoral academic studies "Management of the health care system" and the master's academic studies "Management in the health care system". At the Faculty of Medicine of the Military Medical Academy of the University of Defense in Belgrade, he was engaged in teaching integrated academic studies in medicine and doctoral academic studies from in 2018. He is member of National Council for Higher Education since 2020 and Council for the National Framework of Qualifications of the Republic of Serbia. He was selected as the new director of National Entity for Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education (NEAQA) for a term of 5 years from November 2024.

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General Medicine, Health Informatics, Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty, Management Information Systems
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  • Influence of Infill Density on the Degradation and Tribological Performance of FDM-Printed PLA for Biomedical Applications
    Nebojša Zdravković, Živana Jovanovic Pešić, Dalibor Nikolić, Dragan S. Džunić
    Lubricants, 2026
    This study investigates the influence of physiological body fluids on the mass stability and tribological performance of polylactic acid (PLA) samples produced by Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing. Body fluid exposure was simulated using Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM) under controlled conditions. Black PLA filament was printed with three infill densities (15%, 20%, and 90%) and immersed in DMEM for 7 days at 37 ± 1 °C. Mass measurements revealed that lower infill densities resulted in significantly higher mass loss, with the 15% infill samples exhibiting the greatest reduction (5.07%), while the 90% infill samples showed negligible change (0.17%). Tribological testing using a CSM nanotribometer under loads of 5 mN, 500 mN, and 1000 mN demonstrated that infill density critically affects friction and wear behavior. The 90% infill samples exhibited the lowest wear volumes and the most stable tribological response, while the 15% infill samples showed degradation-dominated contact behavior. Although the friction measurements for the 15% infill samples were consistent, their interpretation should be approached with caution due to pronounced surface deterioration and debris-mediated sliding. This behavior is attributed to structural weakening caused by immersion in DMEM, which promoted material degradation and influenced the tribological response. These findings confirm the critical role of structural density in wear resistance. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to systematically investigate the combined effect of hydrolytic degradation and tribological behavior of FDM-printed PLA as a function of infill density under simulated physiological conditions. These findings provide a scientific basis for optimizing infill density in the design of PLA-based surgical instrument guides, where both degradation resistance and tribological performance under body fluid exposure are essential. The findings should be interpreted within the limitations of the experimental design.
  • Lifestyle and Health Characteristics of the Adult Population of Serbia with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    Elijah Kiprono Toroitich, Olgica Mihaljevic, Snezana Radovanovic, Ivana Simic Vukomanovic, Jovana Radovanovic Selakovic, et al.
    Medicina Lithuania, 2026
    Background and Objectives: Diabetes is one of the most common chronic non-communicable diseases and represents a major public health problem. At the global level, the epidemic character of diabetes mellitus can be attributed to an extended life expectancy but also to lifestyle. The aim of this study was to examine the sociodemographic, health, and lifestyle characteristics of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Serbia. Materials and Methods: The research is part of the Serbian Population Health Survey conducted in the period from October to December 2019 by the Republic Statistical Office, in cooperation with the Institute of Public Health of Serbia “Dr Milan Jovanović Batut” and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Serbia. The research instrument was standardized questionnaires constructed in accordance with the European Health Interview Survey (EHIS—European Health Interview Survey, wave 3) questionnaire, which were adapted to the specifics of our area. The research was conducted as a cross-sectional study on a representative sample of the adult population of Serbia. Results: Among 1138 adults with type 2 diabetes in Serbia (52.8% female; mean age 66.0 ± 11.9 years), overweight and obesity were highly prevalent (40.1% and 34.4%, respectively), with Obesity I predominating. Significant gender differences were observed: female more often reported obesity, multimorbidity, and depressive symptoms, whereas men were more physically active and more frequently overweight. Most participants were physically inactive, consumed breakfast and bread daily, and had low engagement in cycling and sports. Alcohol consumption was significantly higher in men, while dietary habits differed by gender for bread intake. These findings highlight substantial gender- and lifestyle-related disparities among adults with type 2 diabetes in Serbia. Conclusions: Targeted interventions promoting healthy lifestyle, physical activity, psychosocial support, and chronic disease management are urgently needed to address gender- and lifestyle-related disparities in adults with type 2 diabetes in Serbia.
  • Angiogenesis, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress: Interrelationships in Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
    Jelena Djordjevic Milanovic, Vesna Ignjatovic, Katarina Vuleta Nedic, Nevenka Ilic, Marijana Stanojevic Pirkovic, et al.
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2026
    Autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITD) are based on reactivity to thyroid self-antigens, resulting in varying degrees of persistent inflammation and glandular hyperplasia. The aim of this study was to investigate the interplay between angiogenesis, inflammation, and oxidative stress in patients with AITD. The study included patients with AITD, divided into a group with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) and a group with Graves’ disease (GD), as well as healthy controls. The results showed that subjects with GD had significantly higher concentrations of angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) compared to those with HT and the healthy controls (p < 0.001). Inflammatory parameters (C-reactive protein (CRP), the systemic inflammatory immune response index (SII), and the CRP/albumin ratio (CRP/alb)) were higher in both AITD groups (p < 0.001). Oxidative stress parameters were more pronounced in AITD, while the activity of antioxidant enzymes was reduced. Ang-2 positively correlated with H2O2 (r = 0.394, p = 0.006) and NO (r = 0.519, p = 0.001) in HT, as well as with O2− (r = 0.232, p = 0.009) and TBARS (r = 0.190, p = 0.038) in GD, while in GD it showed a negative correlation with SOD (r = −0.426, p = 0.012) and CAT (r = −0.534, p = 0.008). Thus, angiogenesis, inflammation, and oxidative stress are interconnected processes in AITD, which may have significance for further understanding of the disease and the development of therapeutic approaches.
  • The IL-33/ST2 Axis Protects the Hippocampus from LPS-Induced Inflammation and Damage by Modulating Microglial Phenotype
    Jelena Nedeljkovic, Jelena Milovanovic, Vladimir Markovic, Natalia Solovjova, Sara Mijailovic, et al.
    Biomedicines, 2026
    Background/Objectives: Systemic inflammation is a known driver of neurodegenerative processes, with amyloid accumulation and neuronal loss. The Interleukin-33 (IL-33)/Suppression of Tumorigenicity 2 (ST2) signaling pathway has emerged as a critical immune regulator with dual roles in maintaining brain health. However, its role in pathological alterations in the central nervous system, and more specifically in the hippocampus during endotoxemia, is not fully elucidated. The aim of this research was to determine the role of the IL-33/ST2 axis in neurodegenerative processes in mice caused by systemic inflammation. Methods: BALB/c wild-type (WT) and ST2-deficient (ST2−/−) mice were challenged with systemic lipopolysaccharide (LPS) for 7 days. One subgroup of WT mice also received exogenous IL-33. Expression of Iba1, myelin, and amyloid was detected by immunohistochemistry, the TUNEL assay was used for detection of apoptosis, flow cytometry was used to assess microglial phenotype, and RT PCR was used to detect the expression of cytokines. Results: LPS administration induced demyelination and amyloid deposition in the hippocampus. These pathological changes were the most pronounced in ST2−/− mice, which exhibited an aggressive microglial phenotype, excessive production of IL-1β and massive apoptosis in the hippocampus. Conversely, exogenous IL-33 treatment in WT mice exerted a profound neuroprotective effect. IL-33 induced phagocytic morphology of Iba1-positive cells, redirected microglia toward a restorative M2 phenotype, and significantly upregulated IL-10. This immunomodulation led to the preservation of myelin integrity, a reduction in amyloid load, and the near-complete prevention of hippocampal apoptosis in IL-33 treated mice. Conclusions: This study identifies the IL-33/ST2 axis as an important defense signaling pathway in neuroinflammation induced by systemic LPS administration. By promoting a regulatory microglial state and balancing the IL-10/IL-1β ratio, IL-33 prevents neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. Our data highlight the pharmacological potential of the IL-33/ST2 axis in counteracting amyloid-related pathologies.
  • Eating Disorders in School-Age Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic
    Natasa Djorić, Ivan Vukosavljević, Ivana Vukosavljević, Igor Sekulić, Jelena Bošković Sekulić, et al.
    Children, 2026
    (1) Background: Eating disorder risk factors in children are early maturation, body dissatisfaction, dieting, stress and physical inactivity. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated these factors due to isolation, online classes and reduced physical activity, all of which have increased children’s risk of developing eating disorders. The aim of the research was to examine the frequency of eating disorders among school-aged children in the Republic of Serbia during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the association of these disorders with socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle habits, and levels of depression, anxiety and stress. (2) Methods: The research was conducted as a descriptive cross-sectional study on a sample of students from the fifth grade of elementary school to the fourth year of secondary school. The research was conducted from May to August in 2023. using the EAT-26 questionnaire. Before the research, the approval of the ethics committee of the Jagodina Health Center (No. 1238/28.04.2023.) was obtained, where the research was conducted. (3) Results: The results show that 5.8% of students exhibited eating disorder symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic (EAT-26 ≥ 20). Statistically significant differences were observed in girls with an eating disorder, who had a significantly lower body weight compared to the others (p < 0.05). Students with symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress showed eating disorders significantly more often. Also, elementary school students and boys with an eating disorder visited a nutritionist and played sports more often. (4) Conclusions: Research has shown that during the COVID-19 pandemic, a smaller percentage of students showed symptoms of eating disorders, with girls being more sensitive. Disorders were significantly associated with the presence of depression, anxiety and stress. The obtained results indicate the importance of monitoring children’s psychological and nutritional health, as well as the need for preventive and intervention measures in crisis conditions.
  • Enhanced “Greener” and Sustainable Ultrasonic Extraction of Bioactive Components from Waste Wild Apple (Malus sylvestris (L.) Mill.) Fruit Dust: The Impact of Pretreatment with Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents
    Slađana V. Dončić, Dragan Z. Troter, Miroslav M. Sovrlić, Nebojša D. Zdravković, Aleksandar G. Kočović, et al.
    Analytica, 2025
    Significant depletion of natural resources, coupled with increased environmental pollution resulting from the constant evolution of global industrialization, poses a considerable problem. Therefore, it is unsurprising that sustainable “green” chemistry and technology are gathering the worldwide scientific community, whose common goal is to find applicable solutions for the abovementioned problems. This paper combined the ultrasonic extraction method (a form of “green” technology) with natural deep eutectic solvents (NADESs, a type of “green” solvent) for the production of extracts from an industrial by-product (discarded waste wild apple dust). Waste wild apple dust was pretreated with different NADESs in order to explore the pretreatment benefits regarding ultrasonic extraction of bioactive compounds. Among all solvents used, aqueous propylene glycol was chosen as the best system, which, combined with Reline NADES pretreatment, provided the highest TPC and TFC values, together with the best antioxidant activities. UHPLC-DAD-MS analyses of extracts revealed the presence of natural organic acids, quercetin and kaempferol derivatives, tannins, and flavones. Following this procedure, valorization of agro-industrial apple herbal waste resulted in obtaining extracts with high potential for utilization in different industrial branches (food and pharmaceutical industries), contributing to both cleaner production and reduced environmental impact.
  • Heart Under Pressure: Divergent Cardiac Molecules Responses to Azathioprine and Anti-TNF Therapy in Ulcerative Colitis
    Mirjana Cvetković, Stefan Simović, Dušan Radojević, Mladen Maksić, Nataša Zdravković, et al.
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025
    The treatment of moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis often requires escalation from 5-ASA therapy to immunosuppressants or biologic agents. However, the effects of azathioprine and anti-TNF therapies on cardiac status and associated biomolecules remain insufficiently studied. In this prospective observational study, we included 84 patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis, divided into three treatment groups based on the therapy received (azathioprine, infliximab, or adalimumab), along with 25 healthy controls. Levels of proBNP, NT-proBNP, creatine kinase (CK), CK-MB, and high-sensitivity troponin I (hsTnI) were measured at baseline, 6 h after treatment initiation, and after 3 months of therapy. Troponin levels did not significantly change across the three time points in any treatment group. In contrast, levels of proBNP, NT-proBNP, CK, and CK-MB significantly decreased after 3 months in patients treated with biologics, whereas a significant increase was observed in the azathioprine group. Further prospective trials are needed to adequately assess the cardiac safety of these therapies, particularly in patients with preexisting cardiac impairment.
  • Disparities in Healthcare Utilization by Settlement Type in Serbia
    Marijana Dabic, Gordana Djordjevic, Snezana Radovanovic, Olgica Mihaljevic, Milos Stepovic, et al.
    Healthcare Switzerland, 2025
    Background and Objectives: Urban–rural health disparities reflect differences in health outcomes, healthcare access, and socio-economic conditions between populations. In Serbia, limited research has quantified how socio-demographic and socio-economic characteristics influence settlement type and healthcare utilization. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between settlement type and socio-demographic/socio-economic factors, and to assess whether these differences are reflected in patterns of healthcare utilization. Materials and Methods: Data were drawn from the 2019 Serbian National Health Survey, a nationally representative, stratified, two-stage random sample including 12,439 adults aged ≥20 years. Settlement type (urban vs. rural) was the primary dependent variable. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square and t-tests, and bivariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to assess associations. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated, with significance set at p < 0.05. Results: Urban residence was more likely among unmarried individuals, those living in Šumadija/Central Serbia, and those with higher education. Primary or lower education reduced the odds of urban residence, and middle-income groups were less likely to live in urban areas compared to the richest. Settlement type was not significantly associated with hospital or day hospital use. However, rural residents had lower use of prescribed medicines, higher use of non-prescribed medicines, and more frequent physiotherapy visits. Private practice use was over twice as likely in urban settlements. Conclusions: To address urban–rural healthcare disparities in Serbia, targeted strategies could include enhancing health literacy in rural areas, incentivizing physicians to work in underserved regions, expanding telemedicine and mobile health services, improving access to prescribed medications, and strengthening public–private healthcare integration to ensure equitable access across all settlement types.
  • Gender Differences in Child Poverty and Social Exclusion Across Europe: A Comparative Focus on Serbia
    Svetlana Vukosavljevic, Snezana Radovanovic, Olgica Mihaljevic, Nebojsa Zdravkovic, Vladislava Stojic, et al.
    Children, 2025
    Background: Child poverty is a critical issue that affects millions of children worldwide and represents a global issue. This article focuses on exploring the risk of child poverty and social exclusion across Europe, with Serbia being in a comparable position with respect to other countries with different levels of development. Methods: This is an epidemiological, retrospective, and descriptive study based on data on the national populations of the European countries within our research interest. The data analyzed in this study was taken from publicly available datasets from Eurostat. The indicators of interest were the ones considering the social inclusion of children in the time period between 2014 and 2023 for all European countries available in the datasets. Results: The indicator of the risk of poverty and social exclusion showed a decreasing trend in the majority of countries; but still, seven countries showed an increase during the observation period of one decade. The highest percentage was in Romania and the lowest in Slovenia. The indicator of the risk of poverty exhibited a significant difference in terms of gender (being mostly higher among females) in Bulgaria, Lithuania, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Montenegro, Albania, and Turkey. The indicator of children living in households with very low work intensity exhibited a significant difference in terms of gender (being mostly higher among males) in Bulgaria, Lithuania, Malta, the Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, and Albania. The indicator of severe social and material deprivation exhibited a significant difference in terms of gender (being mostly higher among females) in Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Albania, and Turkey. Serbia did not show a significant gender difference, but the male gender had higher values than the female for all indicators. Conclusions: Child poverty is a multifaceted issue that affects various aspects of children’s lives, including health, education, and social inclusion. Addressing this issue requires a comprehensive approach that includes social protection, access to quality services, and efforts to combat discrimination.
  • Revisiting Public Trust and Media Influence During COVID-19 Post-Vaccination Era—Waning of Anxiety and Depression Levels Among Skilled Workers and Students in Serbia
    Miljan Adamovic, Srdjan Nikolovski, Stefan Milojevic, Nebojsa Zdravkovic, Ivan Markovic, et al.
    Behavioral Sciences, 2025
    Infectious disease outbreaks amplify the influence of stressors on psychological conditions. The purpose of this study was to analyze the disturbing influence of COVID-19 outbreak-related information and the influence of trust on the Serbian healthcare system and COVID-19 preventive measures on anxiety and depression. An anonymous online questionnaire assessing the demographic information, disturbance level and causes, and levels of anxiety and depression has been distributed to the participants, divided into student and non-student groups. The non-student group was further divided into healthcare, military, and education workers. Anxiety and depression levels, as well as the level of decreased trust in COVID-19-related preventive measures, were higher among students compared to non-students (p = 0.011). Higher anxiety and depression levels, and higher influence of the COVID-19 outbreak on those levels, were observed in education and healthcare workers, compared to military personnel. Medical doctors reported a higher level of trust in the healthcare system compared to nurses (p = 0.023). Trust in the healthcare system increased more frequently compared to the pre-vaccination period among medical doctors, compared to nurses (p = 0.040). Higher anxiety and depression and lower public trust levels in students and workers in education and the healthcare sector indicate a need to focus on these important society members during public health emergencies.
  • Respiratory Rehabilitation Improves Quality of Life and Functionality of Covid 19 Patients
    Vladan Markovic, Aleksandra Jurisic-Skevin, Vesna Grbovic, Stefan Simovic, Zeljko Todorovic, et al.
    Experimental and Applied Biomedical Research Eabr, 2025
  • Analysis of the Use of Over-the-Counter Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19
    Ivan Vukosavljević, Nataša Djorić, Ivana Vukosavljević, Jasmina Milovanović, Nataša Zdravković, et al.
    Medicina Lithuania, 2025
  • Factors that Affect the Quality of Life of Caregiving Nursing Technicians of Psychiatric Patients
    Mihael Djacic, Snezana Radovanovic, Nebojsa Zdravkovic, Vladislava Stojic, Stefan Milojevic, et al.
    Iranian Journal of Public Health, 2025
  • The Botany, Phytochemistry and the Effects of the Juglans regia on Healthy and Diseased Skin
    Miljan Adamovic, Ana Adamovic, Marijana Andjic, Jovana Dimitrijevic, Nebojsa Zdravkovic, et al.
    Cosmetics, 2024
  • ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES: STUDENTS’ AND STAFF’ ATTITUDES AND EXPERIENCES ON THE NEW EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT IMPOSED BY THE COVID 19 OUTBREAK
    Tamara Nikolic Turnic, Ljiljana Tasic, Vladimir Jakovljevic, Marko Folic, Milan Zaric, et al.
    Experimental and Applied Biomedical Research Eabr, 2024
  • THE PREVALENCE OF HELICOBACTER PYLORI INFECTION IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE UNDERGOING HEMODIALYSIS
    Batric Babovic, Srdjan Djuranovic, Olgica Mihaljevic, Katarina Sakic, Jelena Borovinic Bojovic, et al.
    Experimental and Applied Biomedical Research Eabr, 2024
  • Indomethacin Derivatives as Potential Anticancer Agents - Daybreak of New Epoch
    Andjela Gogic, Marina Vesovic, Nikola Nedeljkovic, Milos Nikolic, Milena Jurisevic, et al.
    Chemistryselect, 2024
  • Predictors of Perceived Healthcare Professionals’ Well-Being in Work Design: A Cross-Sectional Study with Multigroup PLS Structural Equation Modeling
    Danijela Nesic, Marko Slavkovic, Nebojsa Zdravkovic, Nikola Jerkan
    Healthcare Switzerland, 2024
  • Predictors of Intrahospital Mortality in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage after Endovascular Embolization
    Valentina Opancina, Nebojsa Zdravkovic, Slobodan Jankovic, Dragan Masulovic, Elisa Ciceri, et al.
    Medicina Lithuania, 2024
  • Effects of Combustible Cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Products on Systemic Inflammatory Response in Patients with Chronic Inflammatory Diseases
    Nikolina Kastratovic, Natasa Zdravkovic, Ivan Cekerevac, Vanesa Sekerus, Carl Randall Harrell, et al.
    Diseases, 2024
  • Concern or Opportunity: Implementation of the TBL Criterion in the Healthcare System
    Stefan Milojević, Marko Slavković, Snežana Knežević, Nebojša Zdravković, Vladislava Stojić, et al.
    Systems, 2024
  • Exposure to Stress and Burnout Syndrome in Healthcare Workers, Expert Workers, Professional Associates, and Associates in Social Service Institutions
    Snežana Marković, Olivera Kostić, Zorica Terzić-Supic, Sanja Tomic Mihajlovic, Jasmina Milovanović, et al.
    Medicina Lithuania, 2024
  • Advancing Bioprinting Technologies: PCL/PEG Polymers as Optimal Materials for 3D Scaffold Fabrication
    Nebojsa Zdravković, Sara Mijailović, Jelena Dimitrijević, Nikolina Kastratović, Marko Živanović
    Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 2024
  • Effects of dandelion root on rat heart function and oxidative status
    Kristina Radoman, Vladimir Zivkovic, Nebojsa Zdravkovic, Natalia Vasilievna Chichkova, Sergey Bolevich, et al.
    BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2023
  • Association of Periodontal Disease with Activity of Crohn’s Disease
    Miloš Živić, Nebojša Zdravković, Bojan Stojanović, Bojan Milošević, Željko Todorović, et al.
    Medicina Lithuania, 2023
  • Magnetic resonance imaging characteristics of pediatric pilocytic astrocytoma
    Valentina Opancina, Silvia Esposito, Francesco Di Meco, Eleonora Bruno, Marco Moscatelli, et al.
    Neurological Sciences, 2023
  • Correction to: Magnetic resonance imaging characteristics of pediatric pilocytic astrocytoma (Neurological Sciences, (2023), 44, 11, (4033-4040), 10.1007/s10072-023-06893-8)
    Valentina Opancina, Silvia Esposito, Francesco Di Meco, Eleonora Bruno, Marco Moscatelli, et al.
    Neurological Sciences, 2023
  • Neuroimaging Modalities Used for Ischemic Stroke Diagnosis and Monitoring
    Jasmin J. Nukovic, Valentina Opancina, Elisa Ciceri, Mario Muto, Nebojsa Zdravkovic, et al.
    Medicina Lithuania, 2023
  • Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis: Impact on Platelet Aggregation
    Sasa Peric, Zeljko Todorovic, Nebojsa Zdravkovic, Andjela Gogic, Stefan Simovic, et al.
    Medicina Lithuania, 2023
  • The impact of different diuretics on regression of myocardial reperfusion injury in spontaneously hypertensive rats
    Nevena Dragasevic, Maja Savic, Katarina Mihajlovic, Vladimir Zivkovic, Marijana Andjic, et al.
    Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 2023
  • Board Gender Diversity and Banks Profitability for Business Viability: Evidence from Serbia
    Stefan Milojević, Marko Milašinović, Aleksandra Mitrović, Jasmina Ognjanović, Jelena Raičević, et al.
    Sustainability Switzerland, 2023
  • REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RISK FACTORS OF NON-COMUNICABLE DISEASE IN FEMALE STUDENT POPULATION (STEPWISE APPROACH)
    Ivana Simic Vukomanovic, Aleksandar Djukic, Sanja Kocic, Nebojsa Zdravkovic, Svetlana Djukic, et al.
    Experimental and Applied Biomedical Research Eabr, 2023
  • Brixia Chest X-ray Score, Laboratory Parameters and Vaccination Status for Prediction of Mortality in COVID-19 Hospitalized Patients
    Jusuf A. Nukovic, Valentina Opancina, Nebojsa Zdravkovic, Nikola Prodanovic, Ana Pejcic, et al.
    Diagnostics, 2023
  • Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The Role of Chronic Inflammation and Platelet Aggregation
    Sofija I. Lugonja, Ivana L. Pantic, Tamara M. Milovanovic, Vesna M. Grbovic, Bojana M. Djokovic, et al.
    Medicina Lithuania, 2023
  • Using of endoscopic polypectomy in patients with diagnosed malignant colorectal polyp - The cross-sectional clinical study
    Vladislava Stojic, Natasa Zdravkovic, Tamara Nikolic-Turnic, Nebojsa Zdravkovic, Jelena Dimitrijevic, et al.
    Open Medicine Poland, 2023
  • Admission Predictors of Mortality in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients—A Serbian Cohort Study
    Mina Poskurica, Đorđe Stevanović, Vladimir Zdravković, Ivan Čekerevac, Vojislav Ćupurdija, et al.
    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022
  • Improving Blood Pressure Control Using Digital Communication Methods in Serbia
    Nebojsa Tasic, Danijela Tasic, Zorana Kovacevic, Marko Filipovic, Milan Arsic, et al.
    Diagnostics, 2022
  • The effects of respiratory exercises on partial pressures of gases and anxiety in the acute phase of COVID-19 infection
    Vesna Grbovic, Natasa Markovic, Predrag Bogojevic, Jovana Nikolic, Jelena Milosevic, et al.
    Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 2022
  • THE ROLE OF HMG COA REDUCTASE INHIBITORS ON THE PROGRESSION OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE: FOCUS ON PREDICTION MODEL
    Vladislava Stojic, Bojana Andjelkovic Cirkovic, Nebojsa Zdravkovic, Jelena Dimitrijevic, Vladan Kocic, et al.
    Serbian Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research, 2021
  • Mortality characteristics in sumadija district from 2010 – 2017
    Natasa Mihailovic, Nebojsa Zdravkovic, Biljana Milicic, Sanja Kocic, Vesna Milicic, et al.
    Serbian Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research, 2021
  • Performance Analysis of MVDR Beamformer Applied on an End-fire Microphone Array Composed of Unidirectional Microphones
    Z. Šarić, M. Subotić, Ruzica Bilibajkic, Marko Barjaktarovic, N. Zdravković
    Archives of Acoustics, 2021
  • Analysis of knee joint forces in different types of jumps of top futsal players at the beginning and at the end of the preparation period
    Radivoie Radakovic, Sara Mijailovic, Natasa Zdravkovic Petrovic, Aleksandra Vulovic, Nenad Filipovic, et al.
    Bibe 2021 21st IEEE International Conference on Bioinformatics and Bioengineering Proceedings, 2021
  • Lethal outcome in a healthy man infected with covid-19
    Valentina Opancina, Predrag Sazdanovic, Dejan Baskic, Miljan Opancina, Nebojsa Zdravkovic, et al.
    Serbian Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research, 2020
  • Effects of rivaroxaban and dabigatran on global hemostasis in patients with atrial fibrillation
    Anica Petkovic, Faris Al-Khalili, Aleksandra Antovic, Majeed Ammar, Iva Pruner, et al.
    Blood Coagulation and Fibrinolysis, 2020
  • Consideration of the use of artificial intelligence methods for determining the friction coefficient of lubricated sliding bearings
    B R Anđelković, A Al-Sammarraie, D Milčić, D Stamenković, M Banić, et al.
    Iop Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering, 2018
  • Three-Dimensional Computer Model of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in the Semi-Circular Canal
    Zarko Milosevic, Igor Saveljic, Dalibor Nikolic, Nebojsa Zdravkovic, Nenad Filipovic, et al.
    Eai Endorsed Transactions on Pervasive Health and Technology, 2018
  • Tgf-Β as a marker of ulcerative colitis and disease severity
    Nikola Cikiriz, Marija Zdravkovic, Stefan Simovic, Vladimir Zivkovic, Biljana Jakovljevic, et al.
    Serbian Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research, 2018
  • TGF-Β as a marker of ulcerative colitis and disease severity
    Marina Jovanovic, Natasa Zdravkovic, Ivan Jovanovic, Gordana Radosavljevic, Nevena Gajovic, et al.
    Serbian Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research, 2018
  • Modelling creep (relaxation) of the urinary bladder
    Nebojsa Zdravkovic, Mirko Rosic, Nikola Jankovic, Vladislava Stojic, Natasa Zdravkovic
    Serbian Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research, 2017
  • Three-dimensional biomechanical model of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in the semi-circular canal
    Nebojsa Zdravkovic, Zarko Milosevic, Igor Saveljic, Dalibor Nikolic, Vladimir Miloradovic, et al.
    Tehnicki Vjesnik, 2017
  • Modeling of self-healing materials with nanocontainers using discrete and continuum methods
    Nenad Filipovic, Dejan Petrovic, Milica Nikolic, Svetlana Jovanovic, Aleksandar Jovanovic, et al.
    Commercialization of Nanotechnologies A Case Study Approach, 2017
  • Real-time monitoring of cytotoxic effects of electroporation on breast and colon cancer cell lines
    Danijela M Cvetković, Marko N Živanović, Milena G Milutinović, Tijana R Djukić, Miloš D Radović, et al.
    Bioelectrochemistry, 2017
  • Length of hospital stay and bed occupancy rates in former Yugoslav Republics 1989-2015
    Aleksandar Cvetkovic, Danijela Cvetkovic, Vladislava Stojic, Nebojsa Zdravkovic
    Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2016
  • Biomechanical model for detection of vertigo disease
    Nenad Filipovic, Zarko Milosevic, Igor Saveljic, Dalibor Nikolic, Nebojsa Zdravkovic, et al.
    Proceedings 2016 International Conference on Identification Information and Knowledge in the Internet of Things Iiki 2016, 2016
  • Computational and experimental model of electroporation for human aorta
    Carla F Santos, J. Belinha, F. Gentil, M. Parente, R. Jorge
    Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics, 2016
  • Computer modeling of semicircular canals in the vestibular system
    Zarko Milosevic, Dalibor Nikolic, Igor Saveljic, Milos Radovic, Velibor Isailovic, et al.
    2015 IEEE 15th International Conference on Bioinformatics and Bioengineering Bibe 2015, 2015
  • Potential pro-inflammatory role of vegf in patients with crohn’s disease
    Natasa Zdravkovic, Ivan Jovanovic, Gordana Radosavljevic, Nebojsa Zdravkovic, Slobodanka Mitrovic, et al.
    Serbian Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research, 2015
  • Numerical and experimental analysis of factors leading to suture dehiscence after Billroth II gastric resection
    Aleksandar M. Cvetkovic, Danko Z. Milasinovic, Aleksandar S. Peulic, Nikola V. Mijailovic, Nenad D. Filipovic, et al.
    Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, 2014
  • Potential dual immunomodulatory role of VEGF in ulcerative colitis and colorectal carcinoma
    Natasa D Zdravkovic, Ivan P Jovanovic, Gordana D Radosavljevic, Aleksandar N Arsenijevic, Nebojsa D Zdravkovic, et al.
    International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2014
  • Orthodox catechism affects gender differences in adolescents' needs for affiliation and achievement and alters their sense of purpose in life
    Ana Volarevic, Bojana Simovic Markovic, Nikola Jankovic, Sanja Bojic, Nebojsa Zdravkovic
    Serbian Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research, 2014
  • Computer simulation of cervical tissue response to a hydraulic dilator device
    Nenad Filipovic, Dalibor Nikolic, Igor Saveljic, Irena Tanaskovic, Nebojsa Zdravkovic, et al.
    Theoretical Biology and Medical Modelling, 2013
  • Modeling of arterial stiffness using variations of pulse transit time
    Aleksandar Peulic, Natasa Milojevic, Emil Jovanov, Milos Radovic, Igor Saveljic, et al.
    Computer Science and Information Systems, 2013
  • Modeling and correlation of plaque size with histological and blood analysis data for animal rabbit experiments
    Milos Radovic, Zarko Milosevic, Dalibor Nikolic, Igor Saveljic, Milica Obradovic, et al.
    Eccomas Special Interest Conference Seeccm 2013 3rd South East European Conference on Computational Mechanics Proceedings an Iacm Special Interest Conference, 2013
  • Biomechanical modeling of knee for specific patients with chronic anterior cruciate ligament injury
    Nenad Filipovic, Velibor Isailovic, Dalibor Nikolic, Aleksandar Peulic, Nikola Mijailovic, et al.
    Computer Science and Information Systems, 2013
  • Mining data from CFD simulations for aneurysm and carotid bifurcation models
    Journal of the Serbian Society for Computational Mechanics, 2012
  • ARTreat project: Three-dimensional numerical simulation of plaque formation and development in the arteries
    Nenad Filipovic, Mirko Rosic, Irena Tanaskovic, Zarko Milosevic, Dalibor Nikolic, et al.
    IEEE Transactions on Information Technology in Biomedicine, 2012
  • Cytotoxic effects of glass ionomer cements on human dental pulp stem cells correlate with fluoride release
    Tatjana Kanjevac, Marija Milovanovic, Vladislav Volarevic, Miodrag L. Lukic, Nebojsa Arsenijevic, et al.
    Medicinal Chemistry, 2012
  • Transient finite element modeling of functional electrical stimulation
    N. Filipovic, A. Peulic, N. Zdrakovic, V. Grbovic-Markovic, A. Jurisic-Skevin
    General Physiology and Biophysics, 2011
  • Impact of aortic repair based on flow field computer simulation within the thoracic aorta
    Nenad Filipovic, Danko Milasinovic, Nebojsa Zdravkovic, Dittmar Böckler, Hendrik von Tengg-Kobligk
    Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, 2011
  • Numerical modeling of fluid-structure interaction of the carotid artery based of experimental stress-stretch curves
    Nebojsa D. Zdravkovic, Milos R. Kojic, Mirko A. Rosic, Nenad D. Filipovic
    Proceedings of the IEEE EMBS Region 8 International Conference on Information Technology Applications in Biomedicine ITAB, 2010
  • ARTreat project: Three-dimensional numerical simulation of plaque formation and development in the arteries
    Nenad D. Filipovic, Nicolas Meunier, Zarko Milosevic, Nebojsa D. Zdravkovic, Milos R. Kojic, et al.
    Proceedings of the IEEE EMBS Region 8 International Conference on Information Technology Applications in Biomedicine ITAB, 2010
  • Position monitoring using a smart wireless network system
    N. Zdravkovic, A. Peulic
    2007 Iwssip and EC Sipmcs Proc 2007 14th Int Workshop on Systems Signals and Image Processing and 6th Eurasip Conf Focused on Speech and Image Processing Multimedia Communications and Services, 2007
  • Integrating radio frequency network and information technologies for wireless collection of measured physiological data
    Proceedings of the 3rd IASTED International Conference on Biomedical Engineering 2005, 2005

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Influence of Infill Density on the Degradation and Tribological Performance of FDM-Printed PLA for Biomedical Applications
    N Zdravković, ŽJ Pešić, D Nikolić, DS Džunić
    Lubricants , 2026
    2026
  • Lifestyle and Health Characteristics of the Adult Population of Serbia with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    EK Toroitich, O Mihaljevic, S Radovanovic, I Simic Vukomanovic, ...
    Medicina 62 (4), 740 , 2026
    2026
  • Angiogenesis, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress: Interrelationships in Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
    J Djordjevic Milanovic, V Ignjatovic, K Vuleta Nedic, N Ilic, ...
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences 27 (6), 2568 , 2026
    2026
  • The IL-33/ST2 Axis Protects the Hippocampus from LPS-Induced Inflammation and Damage by Modulating Microglial Phenotype
    J Nedeljkovic, J Milovanovic, V Markovic, N Solovjova, S Mijailovic, ...
    Biomedicines 14 (2), 459 , 2026
    2026
  • Eating Disorders in School-Age Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic
    N Djorić, I Vukosavljević, I Vukosavljević, I Sekulić, J Bošković Sekulić, ...
    Children 13 (2), 273 , 2026
    2026
  • From Painkillers to Antidiabetics: Structural Modification of NSAID Scaffolds for Drug Repurposing
    A Gogić, M Nikolić, N Nedeljković, N Zdravković, M Vesović, A Živanović
    Future Pharmacology 6 (1), 2 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Parametric and Sensitivity Analysis of Hill’s Three-Element Muscle Model Using the Finite Element Method: Influence of Material Parameters on Mechanical Response
    N Zdravković, M Zdravković, D Nikolić
    Applied Sciences , 2026
    2026
  • Respiratory Rehabilitation Improves Quality of Life and Functionality of Covid 19 Patients
    V Markovic, A Jurisic-Skevin, V Grbovic, S Simovic, Z Todorovic, ...
    EABR. Experimental and Applied Biomedical Research 26 (2), 153-160 , 2025
    2025
  • Heart Under Pressure: Divergent Cardiac Molecules Responses to Azathioprine and Anti-TNF Therapy in Ulcerative Colitis
    M Cvetković, S Simović, D Radojević, M Maksić, N Zdravković, ...
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences 26 (20), 10160 , 2025
    2025
  • Disparities in Healthcare Utilization by Settlement Type in Serbia
    M Dabic, G Djordjevic, S Radovanovic, O Mihaljevic, M Stepovic, ...
    Healthcare 13 (20), 2580 , 2025
    2025
  • Enhanced “Greener” and Sustainable Ultrasonic Extraction of Bioactive Components from Waste Wild Apple ( Malus sylvestris (L.) Mill.) Fruit Dust: The Impact of …
    SV Dončić, DZ Troter, MM Sovrlić, ND Zdravković, AG Kočović, ...
    Analytica 6 (4), 38 , 2025
    2025
  • Factors that Affect the Quality of Life of Caregiving Nursing Technicians of Psychiatric Patients
    M Djacic, S Radovanovic, N Zdravkovic, V Stojic, S Milojevic, A Darijan, ...
    Iranian Journal of Public Health 54 (9), 1965 , 2025
    2025
  • Revisiting Public Trust and Media Influence During COVID-19 Post-Vaccination Era—Waning of Anxiety and Depression Levels Among Skilled Workers and Students in Serbia
    M Adamovic, S Nikolovski, S Milojevic, N Zdravkovic, I Markovic, O Djokic, ...
    Behavioral Sciences 15 (7), 939 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Gender Differences in Child Poverty and Social Exclusion Across Europe: A Comparative Focus on Serbia
    S Vukosavljevic, S Radovanovic, O Mihaljevic, N Zdravkovic, V Stojic, ...
    Children 12 (7), 854 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Analysis of the Use of Over-the-Counter Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19
    I Vukosavljević, N Djorić, I Vukosavljević, J Milovanović, N Zdravković, ...
    Medicina 61 (5), 803 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Decentralization of Mental Health Care as One of the Key Pillars of the Republic of Serbia Health Reform: The Importance of the Information Integration
    P Simonović, S Svetozarević, S Kneževic, S Milojević, N Zdravković
    Lex Localis 23 (1), 210-231 , 2025
    2025
  • The Botany, Phytochemistry and the Effects of the Juglans regia on Healthy and Diseased Skin
    M Adamovic, A Adamovic, M Andjic, J Dimitrijevic, N Zdravkovic, O Kostic, ...
    Cosmetics 11 (5), 163 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 10
  • Comparison of knowledge about induced pluripotent stem cells in relation to gender among healthcare professionals and in the general population
    JM Gacic, SR Rascanin, MR Jovanovic, SS Nikolovski, N Jovanovic, ...
    Cureus 16 (8) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Indomethacin Derivatives as Potential Anticancer Agents‐Daybreak of New Epoch
    A Gogic, M Vesovic, N Nedeljkovic, M Nikolic, M Jurisevic, N Zdravkovic, ...
    ChemistrySelect 9 (30), e202402050 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Predictors of intrahospital mortality in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage after endovascular embolization
    V Opancina, N Zdravkovic, S Jankovic, D Masulovic, E Ciceri, B Jaksic, ...
    Medicina 60 (7), 1134 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 6

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Modelling of muscle behaviour by the finite element method using Hill's three‐element model
    M Kojic, S Mijailovic, N Zdravkovic
    International journal for numerical methods in engineering 43 (5), 941-953 , 1998
    1998
    Citations: 112
  • Cytotoxic effects of glass ionomer cements on human dental pulp stem cells correlate with fluoride release
    T Kanjevac, M Milovanovic, V Volarevic, M L Lukic, N Arsenijevic, ...
    Medicinal Chemistry 8 (1), 40-45 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 107
  • ARTreat project: three-dimensional numerical simulation of plaque formation and development in the arteries
    N Filipovic, M Rosic, I Tanaskovic, Z Milosevic, D Nikolic, N Zdravkovic, ...
    IEEE Transactions on Information Technology in Biomedicine 16 (2), 272-278 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 80
  • Neuroimaging modalities used for ischemic stroke diagnosis and monitoring
    JJ Nukovic, V Opancina, E Ciceri, M Muto, N Zdravkovic, A Altin, ...
    Medicina 59 (11), 1908 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 68
  • Exposure to stress and burnout syndrome in healthcare workers, expert workers, professional associates, and associates in social service institutions
    S Marković, O Kostić, Z Terzić-Supic, S Tomic Mihajlovic, J Milovanović, ...
    Medicina 60 (3), 499 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 51
  • Potential dual immunomodulatory role of VEGF in ulcerative colitis and colorectal carcinoma
    ND Zdravkovic, IP Jovanovic, GD Radosavljevic, AN Arsenijevic, ...
    International journal of medical sciences 11 (9), 936 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 50
  • Real-time monitoring of cytotoxic effects of electroporation on breast and colon cancer cell lines
    DM Cvetković, MN Živanović, MG Milutinović, TR Djukić, MD Radović, ...
    Bioelectrochemistry 113, 85-94 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 38
  • Impact of aortic repair based on flow field computer simulation within the thoracic aorta
    N Filipovic, D Milasinovic, N Zdravkovic, D Böckler, H von Tengg-Kobligk
    Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine 101 (3), 243-252 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 33
  • Solvation enthalpies and Gibbs energies of the proton and electron-influence of solvation models
    J Tošović, S Markovic, D Milenkovic, Z Marković
    2016
    Citations: 25
  • Transient finite element modeling of functional electrical stimulation
    N Filipović, A Peulić, N Zdravković, VM Grbović-Marković, ...
    General physiology and biophysics 30 (1), 59-65 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 24
  • Biomechanical modeling of knee for specific patients with chronic anterior cruciate ligament injury
    N Filipović, V Isailović, D Nikolić, A Peulić, NV Mijailović, S Petrović, ...
    Computer Science and Information Systems 10 (1), 525-545 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 21
  • TGF-β as a marker of ulcerative colitis and disease severity
    M Jovanovic, N Zdravkovic, I Jovanovic, G Radosavljevic, N Gajovic, ...
    EABR. Experimental and Applied Biomedical Research 19 (3), 229-236 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 19
  • Serum levels of immunosuppressive cytokines and tumor markers in metastatic colorectal carcinoma
    N Zdravkovic, M Pavlovic, G Radosavljevic, I Jovanovic, A Arsenijevic, ...
    Journal of BUON 22, 1-8 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 15
  • A numerical algorithm for stress integration of a fiber-fiber kinetics model with Coulomb friction for connective tissue
    M Kojic, S Mijailovic, N Zdravkovic
    Computational mechanics 21 (2), 189-198 , 1998
    1998
    Citations: 14
  • Treatment of ulcerative colitis: impact on platelet aggregation
    S Peric, Z Todorovic, N Zdravkovic, A Gogic, S Simovic, V Grbovic, ...
    Medicina 59 (9), 1615 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 12
  • Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in inflammatory bowel disease: The role of chronic inflammation and platelet aggregation
    SI Lugonja, IL Pantic, TM Milovanovic, VM Grbovic, BM Djokovic, ...
    Medicina 59 (3), 554 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 12
  • Effects of dandelion root on rat heart function and oxidative status
    K Radoman, V Zivkovic, N Zdravkovic, NV Chichkova, S Bolevich, ...
    BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies 23 (1), 78 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 12
  • Numerical and experimental analysis of factors leading to suture dehiscence after Billroth II gastric resection
    AM Cvetkovic, DZ Milasinovic, AS Peulic, NV Mijailovic, ND Filipovic, ...
    Computer methods and programs in biomedicine 117 (2), 71-79 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 12
  • The Botany, Phytochemistry and the Effects of the Juglans regia on Healthy and Diseased Skin
    M Adamovic, A Adamovic, M Andjic, J Dimitrijevic, N Zdravkovic, O Kostic, ...
    Cosmetics 11 (5), 163 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 10
  • Board gender diversity and banks profitability for business viability: Evidence from Serbia
    S Milojević, M Milašinović, A Mitrović, J Ognjanović, J Raičević, ...
    Sustainability 15 (13), 10501 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 10