University of Dubrovnik

Resident and Transient Microbial Taxa in the Gill Microbiome of the Mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis

Abstract Microorganisms associate with marine bivalves, forming microbial communities collectively known as the bivalve’s microbiome. These communities may include resident taxa, associated with the bivalve host throughout its life, and transient taxa, whose presence is temporary...

Exhaled Breath Temperature in COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Identifying patients with early COPD remains challenging; however, even at this stage, substantial biological disease progression and irreversible lung injury may already be pres...

Structural barriers to reducing single-use plastics

Marine litter remains a persistent environmental challenge despite regulatory intervention and public awareness, particularly regarding single-use plastics (SUP). While current policy approaches have emphasised bans, labelling, and individual responsibility, less attention has be...

What makes an effective ideator? The distinct roles of cognition, personality, and experience in early-stage venture ideation

A microfoundational account of organizational innovation capability should explain which individual-level attributes distinguish ideators who are better able to generate, select, and elaborate ideas into investment-worthy business concepts. Yet research remains fragmented because...

Floating Versus Stranded Macro-Litter in an Urban Adriatic Coastal System: A One-Year Comparison of Two Litter Compartments in Dubrovnik (Croatia)

Coastal litter accumulates along urban shorelines, yet the floating and stranded litter compartments of tourism-intensive coastal cities are rarely characterised side by side. We conducted monthly macro-litter surveys over one year (April 2023–March 2024) at two Dubrovnik sites l...

An Overview of Antibiotic Consumption in Croatian Counties, 2017–2024: Temporal and Geographic Patterns Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Background/Objectives: Croatia is among the European countries with moderately high antibiotic consumption and correspondingly elevated antimicrobial resistance (AMR) rates. National-level surveillance, however, masks substantial county-level heterogeneity that is relevant for ta...