How do prices of manufactured cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco affect demand for these products? Tobacco price elasticity in Western Balkan countries
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DOI: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2021-056847
Abstract: Background and objective Numerous studies have indicated that tobacco taxation is one of the most important policies to reduce tobacco consumption. However, its effectiveness crucially depends on consumer responses to price increases, that is, tobacco… read more here.
Keywords: tobacco price; price elasticity; price; western balkan ... See more keywords
Forecasting the spatial and seasonal dynamic of Aedes albopictus oviposition activity in Albania and Balkan countries
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006236
Abstract: The increasing spread of the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, in Europe and US raises public health concern due to the species competence to transmit several exotic human arboviruses, among which dengue, chikungunya and Zika,… read more here.
Keywords: forecasting spatial; spatial seasonal; eggs abundance; balkan countries ... See more keywords
The EU Enlargement and Income Convergence: Central and Eastern European Countries vs. Western Balkan Countries
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DOI: 10.15678/eber.2018.060302
Abstract: Objective: This article analyses the stochastic convergence of income per capita between the Western Balkan (WB) and the Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries compared to developed EU countries (EU15). Research Design & Methods: Stochastic… read more here.
Keywords: western balkan; income convergence; balkan countries; stochastic convergence ... See more keywords
Current State of Compulsory Basic and Clinical Courses in Genetics for Medical Students at Medical Faculties in Balkan Countries With Slavic Languages
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DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.793834
Abstract: Introduction: In this study we aimed to perform the first research on the current state of compulsory basic and clinical courses in genetics for medical students offered at medical faculties in six Balkan countries with… read more here.
Keywords: genetics; balkan countries; education; medical faculties ... See more keywords
Investing in Public Health Microbiology Laboratories in Western Balkan Countries Enhances Health Security From Communicable Disease Threats in Europe
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2019.00008
Abstract: The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), under the EU enlargement policy, has supported national efforts of Western Balkan countries to strengthen their communicable disease prevention and control systems. The new EU strategy… read more here.
Keywords: western balkan; public health; health microbiology; microbiology ... See more keywords
First records of spongillaflies (Neuroptera: Sisyridae) in Serbia and Bosniaand Herzegovina, with notes on their occurrence in the Balkan countries
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DOI: 10.3906/zoo-1508-48
Abstract: * Correspondence: [email protected] The order Neuroptera contains three families with water-dependent larvae: Nevrorthidae, Osmylidae, and Sisyridae (spongillaflies or sponge flies). Spongillaflies is the only neuropteran family with true aquatic larvae. The Sisyridae with ca. sixty… read more here.
Keywords: water; wei mair; balkan countries; larvae ... See more keywords
Relationship between the quality of higher education and Balkan countries' competitiveness
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DOI: 10.5937/ijcrsee1903049s
Abstract: The main purpose of the research is to determine the link between the quality of higher education and the competitiveness level of the Balkan countries. In addition, the goal is to identify critical factors in… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; balkan countries; quality higher; higher education ... See more keywords