1. Nanoagrosomes : future prospects in the management of drug resistance for sustainable agricultureK. Manju, H.K. Ranjini, S. Niranjan Raj, Raghuraj S. Chouhan, Syed Baker, 2023, pregledni znanstveni članek Povzetek: Agriculture plays a crucial role in sustaining the global population with food safety and security. The inadequacy of current agrochemicals in effectively controlling microbial infestations necessitates immediate attention. The over usage of agrochemicals has posed significant threat to agriculture by hampering the crop productivity, increased disease outbreaks and spread resistant microorganisms. This review addresses the pressing issue of drug-resistant microbial pathogens and their detrimental impact on the agricultural system. The use of nanoagrosomes has gained significant attention as a potential solution for combating drug-resistant pathogens due to their unique physicochemical properties, which can be tailored to target specific activities. A diverse of nanoagrosomes is widely practiced to attenuate specific roles which has been outline in the review. It also shed light on their effectiveness in combating drug-resistant pathogens and their role in promoting agricultural sustainability by expanding scientific understanding of nanoagrosomes as a future prospect for management of drug resistance. Ključne besede: nanoagrosomes, agriculture, phytopatogens, antimicrobial resistance Objavljeno v DiRROS: 16.12.2025; Ogledov: 109; Prenosov: 53
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2. Nanovaccines to combat drug resistance : the next-generation immunisationK. Manju, S. Niranjan Raj, Raghuraj S. Chouhan, Syed Baker, 2023, pregledni znanstveni članek Povzetek: Background. The present review envisages the role of nanovaccines to combat the global challenges of antimicrobial resistance. Nanovaccines are a novel formulation comprised of nanomaterials coupled with an immunogenic component to elicit the immune response and provide protection against the desired infectious disease. The nanovaccines with unique physicochemical properties can be more efficient against targeting the desired tissues in the body, aids in prolong circulation to promote antigen-presenting cells to act upon the target antigens. Main content. The present review envisages the development of nanovaccines against antimicrobial-resistant pathogens. The use of nanovaccines can exhibit potent antigenicity with prolonged retention and controlled release to induce both cell- and antibody-mediated responses. Nanovaccines usage is still in the early stages and can be next-generation immunisation for prophylactic and therapeutic efficiency. The future development of nanovaccines against multi-drug-resistant pathogens can explore new avenues. Based on these facts, the present review is designed from the previously reported scientific studies and compiled with the fact that nanovaccines can revolutionise vaccine strategies. The articles were extracted from reputed databases like PubMed, Scopus, and ESCI. The size and conjugating chemistry of nanomaterials can be beneficial in developing novel multi-nanovaccine formulations that can target pools of antimicrobial resistance mechanisms. Conclusion. Overall, the nanovaccines can form one of the best effective modes of targeting multi-drug-resistant pathogens. The nanovaccines can stimulate the innate immune response and generate effective immune-therapeutic novel formulation against infectious pathogens. Based on these facts and considerations, the present article makes an alarming call to develop nanovaccines to counter multi-drug resistance. Ključne besede: nanovaccines, antimicrobial drug resistance, nanomaterials, HIV, WHO Objavljeno v DiRROS: 16.12.2025; Ogledov: 88; Prenosov: 47
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3. Complexity of antibiotic resistance and its impact on gut microbiota dynamicsH. Shayista, Raghuraj S. Chouhan, Syed Baker, 2025, pregledni znanstveni članek Povzetek: The present review explores the influence of the gut microbiota on antibiotic resistance dynamics, particularly those associated with dysbiosis. The improper use of antibiotics can induce resistance in pathogens through various pathways, which is a topic of increasing interest within the scientific community. This review highlights the importance of microbial diversity, gut metabolism, and inflammatory responses against the dysbiosis due to the action of antibiotics. Additionally, it examines how secondary metabolites secreted by pathogens can serve as biomarkers for the early detection of antibiotic resistance. Although significant progress has been made in this field, key research gaps persist, including the need for a deeper understanding of the long-term effects of antibiotic-induced dysbiosis and the specific mechanisms driving the evolution of resistance in gut bacteria. Based on these considerations, this review systematically analyzed studies from PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Scopus up to July 2024. This study aimed to explore the dynamics of the interactions between gut microbiota and antibiotic resistance, specifically examining how microbial composition influences the development of resistance mechanisms. By elucidating these relationships, this review provides insights into management strategies for drug resistance and improves our understanding of microbial contributions to host health. Ključne besede: gut microbiota, antibiotic resistance, dysbiosis, homeostasis Objavljeno v DiRROS: 15.12.2025; Ogledov: 91; Prenosov: 50
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4. Impact of macrolide antibiotics on gut microbiota diversity with age-specific implications and scientific insightsH. Shayista, Raghuraj S. Chouhan, Syed Baker, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: This review investigates the effects of macrolides on the gut microbiota across different age groups. Macrolides, widely used to treat various infections, have been shown to disrupt the gut microbiome, leading to reduced bacterial diversity and increased risks of antibiotic resistance. The review examines the general mechanisms of action by macrolides, highlighting their role in inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis and promoting antibiotic resistance through horizontal gene transfer and selective pressure. Additionally, the reviews also focus on transition of gut microbiota across different age groups. It also addresses the dysbiotic shift induced by macrolides and its recovery following antibiotic discontinuation. Factors contributing to macrolides resistance, including genetic mutations and environmental factors, are discussed. The focus has been on alternative therapeutic approaches highlighted to mitigate resistance. Overall, the review provides a comprehensive overview of the implications associated with macrolides on gut health and offers insights into managing and minimizing resistance development. Ključne besede: gut microbiota, antibiotic resistance, different age groups, analysis Objavljeno v DiRROS: 15.12.2025; Ogledov: 75; Prenosov: 45
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5. Residual metabolic burden in young psoriasis patients successfully treated with biologicsEva Klara Merzel Šabović, Tadeja Kraner Šumenjak, Miodrag Janić, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: Metabolic disorders are common in patients with psoriasis and contribute significantly to an increased cardiovascular risk. While biologic therapy is very successful in clearing skin lesions, its impact on metabolic parameters is uncertain. Our aim was to investigate the residual metabolic burden in psoriasis patients successfully treated with biologic therapy. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 80 young patients (54 men, 26 women, aged 30–45 years) successfully treated with either adalimumab, secukinumab or guselkumab and topical therapy or methotrexate, and 20 healthy controls. Anthropometric parameters, lipid levels and metabolic indices (HOMA-IR, TyG index and FIB-4 index) were measured. Patients did not receive any other treatments to exclude confounding effects. After analysis, we found that patients treated with three different biologics had similar metabolic status, only the FIB-4 index was higher in the adalimumab group than in the secukinumab and guselkumab treatment groups. There were no significant differences between the patients treated with biologics and the control group. The comparison with patients treated topically or with methotrexate showed that only triglyceride levels, HOMA-IR, TyG index, and FIB-4 index were elevated in patients treated with adalimumab compared to patients treated with topical therapy. Finally, metabolic status was also similar in patients treated with methotrexate or topical therapy. In conclusion, this study suggests that psoriasis patients successfully treated with biologics have similar metabolic parameters to the control group and patients treated with topical therapy or methotrexate. This indicates that there is no significant residual metabolic burden in young patients successfully treated with biologics. These results are clinically relevant and should be considered in the treatment of psoriasis patients. Ključne besede: psoriasis, residual metabolic burden, insulin resistance, biologic therapy Objavljeno v DiRROS: 09.12.2025; Ogledov: 139; Prenosov: 62
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6. Structural fire behaviourFelix Wiesner, Daniel Brandon, Andrea Lucherini, Pedro Palma, 2025, samostojni znanstveni sestavek ali poglavje v monografski publikaciji Povzetek: Fire safety and fire protection objectives require that buildings and parts of buildings do not collapse during a fire. This requires that the load-carrying capacity is maintained to a minimum acceptable level during a fire. This chapter briefly describes the historical background and state of the art of fire resistance and its determination for timber members through testing or calculations. The thermal and mechanical principles that underpin structural behaviour of wood at elevated temperatures are explained in the context of explicit calculation methods that enable explicit evaluation of the structural capacity beyond fire resistance, which is a formalised and codified assessment of structural elements against a standard fire. The importance of connections to the overall structure in fire is explained along with suitable design considerations. Ultimately, knowledge gaps with respect to novel and more complex engineered timber products for taller timber buildings are highlighted alongside potential limitations of established design parameters. Ključne besede: fire resistance, fire safety, structures, load-carrying capacity, timber, connections Objavljeno v DiRROS: 18.11.2025; Ogledov: 176; Prenosov: 75
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7. Enhanced oral glucose tolerance test for early detection of insulin resistance and metabolic complications in children with obesityUrh Grošelj, Jan Kafol, Jaka Šikonja, Matej Mlinarič, Robert Šket, Žiga Iztok Remec, Jernej Kovač, Ana Drole Torkar, Jasna Šuput, Barbka Repič-Lampret, Tadej Battelino, Primož Kotnik, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: Background and aims: Early detection of insulin resistance (IR) and obesity-related complications is crucial for preventing type 2 diabetes. This study aimed to identify dynamic metabolic biomarkers for more precise early detection of IR and metabolic abnormalities. Methods: This cross-sectional cohort study evaluated IR and metabolic biomarkers in 403 children with obesity (median age 13.18 years, 51.3 % female, 98.5 % with obesity) using an enhanced oral glucose tolerance test (eOGTT). IR was assessed via four indices, with the Matsuda Insulin Sensitivity Index (ISI-M) used as the primary measure. Participants were stratified into quartiles based on ISI-M. Results: Participants with the highest IR (Q1) were older (p = 0.002), had a higher body mass index, were in a more advanced pubertal stage (p < 0.001), and had significantly elevated glucose and insulin levels (p < 0.001 for both) compared to the most insulin sensitive (Q4), with significant differences observed across all quartiles (p < 0.050 for all). Insulin at 120 min demonstrated excellent diagnostic accuracy for IR (AUC=0.958). Triglyceride levels in Q1 showed minimal decline during the eOGTT, while greater declines were observed with increasing insulin sensitivity (p = 0.002 across quartiles), suggesting that a lack of decline in triglycerides may help identify IR. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels increased with IR (p = 0.024). Baseline beta-hydroxybutyrate levels were highest in the Q4 and showed the greatest absolute decrease during the eOGTT, compared to Q1 (p < 0.001 for both). Conclusions: We validated established IR markers in children with obesity, while demonstrating that eOGTT may offer improved characterization and earlier identification of those at risk for metabolic complications. Ključne besede: insulin resistance, oral glucose tolerance test, OGTT, metabolic complications, screening, children, adolescents, obesity Objavljeno v DiRROS: 11.11.2025; Ogledov: 229; Prenosov: 103
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8. Enhanced surface engineering of ENB alloy coatings: tribo-mechanical insights into heat treatment and sodium borohydride levelsDuraisamy Revathi Ponnusamy Rajarathnam, S. Senthil Babu, Fatima Firdous Nikhat, M. Selvaraj, R. T. Ajaykarthik, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: optimization, bath composition, elastic modulus, friction resistance, nodules Objavljeno v DiRROS: 02.10.2025; Ogledov: 276; Prenosov: 137
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9. Influence of Cr-free anti-fingerprint passivation films on the friction resistance of hot-dip Al-Zn coated carbon steel sheetsDegao Qiao, Jian Li, Xingchang Tang, Yongjing Shi, Yi Wang, Youzhi Cao, Zhengqian Zhang, Yang Li, Deyi Zhang, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: passivation film, hot-dip Al-Zn, carbon steel sheet, friction resistance Objavljeno v DiRROS: 02.10.2025; Ogledov: 268; Prenosov: 128
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10. Characterization of the substrates from two cultural-heritage sites and a preparation of model substratesSabina Dolenec, Vilma Ducman, Snezana B. Vučetić, Edo Velkavrh, Miroslava Radeka, Jonjaua Ranogajec, 2014, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: In this study the microstructural characteristics of the materials selected from two cultural-heritage sites (the Dornava Manor, Slovenia, and the Bač Fortress, Serbia) and of the model samples - the control and aged ones - were investigated. The samples were characterized by means of mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) and total-specific-area analysis (BET). A good agreement was achieved between the samples of the brick and mortar from the Bač Fortress,or the samples of the natural stone and render from the Dornava Manor, and the corresponding model samples. Ključne besede: materials, microstructure, brick, natural stone, mortar, frost resistance Objavljeno v DiRROS: 26.09.2025; Ogledov: 280; Prenosov: 115
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