Risk management and risk communication of an illegal use of sulphites in meat preparations

Authors: Elizabeta Mičović, Alberto Mantovani , Mojca Jevšnik Corresponding author: Assoc. Prof. Mojca Jevšnik, PhD Type of paper:  Original scientific article Issue: Volume 16 | number 1 – 2023 This paper presents a case study on the management of a food fraud associated with health risks: the illegal use of sulphites in meat preparations and minced meat in Slovenia…

A study on implementation and perception of preventive hygiene measures

Author: Gregor JEREB Type of paper:  Original scientific article Issue: Volume 16 | number 1 – 2023 The Covid-19 pandemic required the implementation of various preventive hygiene measures to contain the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Various non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPI) were introduced worldwide. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on people’s daily lives. Again, relatively simple…

Advantages of greenery in hospital environment – a literature review

Authors: Sedina Kalender – Smajlović and Mateja Dovjak Corresponding author: Assoc. Prof. Mateja Dovjak, PhD Type of paper:  Literature Review articleIssue: Volume 16 | number 1 – 2023 Background: Incorporating greenery into hospital environment contributes to the sustainable development goals by mitigating health, environmental and economic problems. Despite the increasing interest in plants, gardens and green…

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Sara TAJNIKAR Author: Sara TAJNIKAR Type of paper:  Editorial Issue: Volume 16 | number 1 – 2023 Dear Readers, I am delighted to welcome you to 2023 issue of SANITARNO INŽENIRSTVO / International Journal of Sanitary Engineering Research. As the managing editor of this journal, I’m excited to bring you the latest research, innovations, and best…

State of the Art Emission Inventory and Their Application: Literature review

Authors: Petra Dolšak Lavrič, Andreja Kukec, Rahela Žabkar Correspondin author: Petra Dolšak Lavrič Type of paper:  Literature Review articleIssue: Volume 15 | number 1 – 2022 Currently, the complex bottom-up emissions inventories are in rise. Its development is essential for both understanding the sources of air pollution and designing effective air pollution control measures. Anyway, the main challenge to…

Optimisation of chlorine disinfection in drinking water supply network

Authors: Urška Rozman, Tanja Kontič , Nataša Uranjek , Sonja Šostar Turk Correspondin author: Urška Rozman Type of paper:  Original scientific articleIssue: Volume 15 | number 1 – 2022 Chlorination is one of the most commonly used procedures for drinking water disinfection. The research aimed to soptimise the subsequent disinfection of drinking water with chlorine in the water supply…

A survey study to investigate food handler’s knowledge, attitudes and behaviour towards food safety and food practices in restaurants in Liverpool

Authors: Ben Kingston and Graeme Mitchell Correspondin author: Graeme Mitchell Type of paper:  Original scientific articleIssue: Volume 15 | number 1 – 2022 Abstract: Food establishments are on the rise in the United Kingdom, producing a wide variety of cuisine to cater for a variety of tastes in a global market. However, a significant proportion of the population will…

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Author: Aleš KRULEC Type of paper:  Editorial Issue: Volume 15 | number 1 – 2022  As the Executive Editor of the International Journal of SanitaryEngineering Research, I am pleased to introduce the latest issue of ourjournal, Volume 15, Issue 1 for the year 2022. In this edition, wepresent three compelling articles that contribute significantly to thefield of…

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Author: Aleš KRULEC Type of paper:  Editorial Issue: Volume 14 | number 1 – 2020  International Journal of Sanitary Engineering Research is dedicated to advancing the careers of scientists and promoting the field of public and environmental health research. We are providing the transparency and integrity of the papers with the open-access model. Moreover, we launched a…

Antimicrobial activity of the volatile phase of essential oils and their constituents on Legionella pneumophila

Authors: Lucia BIĆANIĆ, Silvester MEŽNARIĆ, Ivana GOBIN* Corresponding author: Ivana GOBIN Type of paper:  Original scientific articleIssue: Volume 14 | number 1 – 2020  Abstract: Pathogenic bacteria of the genus Legionella cause atypical pneumonia known as Legionnaires’ disease and flu – like disease known as Pontiac fever. As pathogens of the respiratory system, these bacteria represent a public health problem and…

“A farmer’s time is expensive”: A qualitative study exploring the knowledge attitudes and perceptions of farmers regrading health and safety in Northern Ireland

Authors: Aoife GIRVAN, Graeme MITCHELL* Corresponding author: Graeme MITCHELL Type of paper:  Original scientific articleIssue: Volume 14 | number 1 – 2020  Abstract: The agricultural sector is important to Northern Ireland (NI) as it accounts for almost 10% of all jobs and 75% of all land usage. Despite a reduction in fatalities in other sectors, the number of fatalities…

SARS-CoV-2: A critical review of preventive and control measures in the context of the virus’ characteristics

Authors: Manca ALIČ, Andrej Ovca* Corresponding author: Andrej Ovca Type of paper:  Original scientific articleIssue: Volume 14 | number 1 – 2020  Abstract: The year 2020 has been marked by the novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which causes coronavirus disease COVID-19. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global pandemic on the 11th of March 2020…

An evaluation of the effectiveness of nudge techniques in improving hygiene behaviours in Kindergartens

Authors: Natalija ROZMAN*, Branka STRAH, Mojca JEVŠNIK Corresponding author: Natalija ROZAMN Type of paper:  Original scientific articleIssue: Volume 14 | number 1 – 2020  Abstract: Good hygiene practice is an important element in terms of preventing the spread of infections, but it is not always carried out according to instructions among employees in hygienically sensitive work processes. To improve…

“How can you be allergic to peas?” – A qualitative study to explore food handler’s knowledge, attitudes and understanding of food allergens

Authors: David ALLEN, Graeme MITCHELL*, Michael PASCUCILLA Corresponding author: Graeme MITCHELL Type of paper:  Original scientific articleIssue: Volume 13 | number 1 – 2019 Abstract: It is clear that there is an increasing proportion of the United Kingdom (UK) population who are suffering with food allergies and this combined with an increase in the frequency…

The incidence of rotavirus infection compared to bacterial infections in different age groups of pediatric patients with gastroenteritis

Authors: Tatjana BABIĆ*, Biljana MILJKOVIĆ-SELIMOVIĆ , Dobrila ĐORĐEVIĆ-STANKOVIĆ, Branislava KOCIĆ, Miloš RANĐELOVIĆ, Predrag STOJANOVIĆ, Milena BOGDANOVIĆ, Vukica ĐORĐEVIĆ Corresponding author: Tatjana BABIĆ Type of paper:  Original scientific articleIssue: Volume 13 | number 1 – 2019 Abstract: Rotavirus is the important cause of acute gastroenteritis in pediatric patients. The aim of the present research was to determine…