BASIC INFORMATION

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to submit your research or review papers to the 32nd International Conference Ecological Truth & Environmental Research – EcoTER 2026. The Conference will take place at Hotel Sunce, Sokobanja (Serbia), from June 24th to 26th, 2026 and will be organized by the Technical Faculty in Bor, University of Belgrade.

According to the Decision of the Faculty Council (No. VI/4-23-7б) dated 19 September 2024, the EcoTER conference will be organised biennially.

The conference aims to serve as an academic platform for bringing together researchers and industry experts to support scientific exchange and promote collaboration. The objective is to enable researchers to present, analyze, and discuss recent research outcomes and technological developments in the fields of ecology, technology, engineering, environmental protection and management, with a clear focus on their scientific significance and relevance to real-world environmental challenges.

We sincerely hope you will consider participating and contributing to the success of the EcoTER 2026 conference.

CO-ORGANIZERS OF THE EcoTER 2026 CONFERENCE

Faculty of Technology – Banja Luka

Faculty of Metallurgy and Technology – Podgorica

Faculty of Metallurgy – Sisak

Faculty of Technical Sciences – Kosovska Mitrovica

Society of Young Researchers – Bor

SECTIONS

The EcoTER 2026 conference will be organized in a hybrid format, structured into several sections, including Plenary Lectures, Invited Lectures, and Oral and Poster Presentations. Authors who are unable to attend the Conference in person will have the opportunity to present their papers online via the Zoom platform within the Oral Presentation section.

To maintain the planned schedule of the Final Programme, participants are kindly requested to adhere to the following presentation time guidelines:

• Plenary lectures (30 + 10 min for Q&A)
• Invited lectures (20 + 10 min for Q&A)
• Oral presentations (10 + 5 min for Q&A)

LANGUAGE

The official language of the Conference will be English.

TOPICS

The participants of the EcoTER conference will have the opportunity to submit and present scientific papers on the listed topics related to environmental pollution and its impacts:

• Environmental monitoring and impact assessment
• Air, water and soil pollution, prevention and control
• Ecotoxicology and environmental safety
• Recycling and waste utilization
• Greenhouse effect and global climate change
• Protection and preservation of natural resources
• Hazardous materials and green technologies
• Urban and industrial ecology
• Agriculture: nutrition, organic food and health impacts
• Alternative energy: efficiency and environmental policy
• Sustainable development and green economy
• Environmental biology
• Ecological ethics and environmental education
• Environmental risk assessment and management

VENUE

The 32nd International Conference Ecological Truth & Environmental Research will be held at Hotel Sunce, Sokobanja, Serbia.

Sokobanja is one of Serbia’s most renowned spas and tourist destinations, distinguished by its long tradition of health tourism, natural beauty, and cultural heritage. Nestled in Eastern Serbia and surrounded by the mountains of Rtanj, Ozren, Devica, and Bukovik, the town is characterized by a mild climate, clean air, and abundant thermal mineral springs that have been used for therapeutic purposes since Roman times. Visitors can enjoy well-maintained spa facilities, scenic parks, and promenades, as well as numerous opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and eco-tourism. Nearby attractions include the Sokograd medieval fortress, Ripaljka waterfall, and the distinctive landscape of Mount Rtanj, a symbol of the region. With its welcoming atmosphere, developed tourist infrastructure, and tranquil natural surroundings, Sokobanja provides an ideal setting for scientific conferences, combining productive work with opportunities for rest and recreation.

Sokobanja is located 52 km from Niš and approximately 220 km from the capital city of Belgrade. It is accessible from three main directions: via Aleksinac from the Belgrade – Niš highway, from the direction of Boljevac via Mount Rtanj, and from the direction of Knjaževac. If you require assistance with travel arrangements or directions to Sokobanja, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation for conference participants is available at Hotel Sunce in Sokobanja. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel directly at +381 18 415 1900 or by e-mail. When making your reservation, please indicate that you are a participant of the EcoTER 2026 conference.

DONOR OPPORTUNITIES

The Organizing Committee is pleased to invite companies to become donors of the EcoTER 2026 conference. The international EcoTER conference, with a more than 30-year-old tradition, offers an excellent opportunity to present your company to a wider academic community and representatives of the industrial sector, as well as to explore the possibilities for further collaboration. Participation in the Conference as a donor will enable you to enhance your company’s visibility within scientific and professional circles and to introduce your products, services, and activities to various domestic and international delegates. Depending on the donation level, the donors of the EcoTER 2026 conference are entitled to a range of benefits, which can be found here. We would greatly appreciate your tax-deductible donations at the following levels:

• Platinum Donor (donations over 2,500 EUR)
• Gold Donor (donations from 1,500 to 2,500 EUR)
• Silver Donor (donations up to 1,500 EUR)
• Donor (donations up to 1,000 EUR)

We sincerely hope that your company will recognize the scientific and professional mission to which the EcoTER conference has been dedicated for more than three decades. We look forward to your contribution to its successful realization in 2026 and to our future collaboration!

An exhibition will be held during the EcoTER 2026 conference in the hotel lobby throughout the duration of the Conference. Exhibition presents a great opportunity for companies focused on environmental issues, recycling, sustainability, and all related fields to showcase their products and services to the participants from academia and industry.

The Exhibition fee of 500 EUR for one delegate includes the exhibition area, conference materials, conference lunch, and refreshments during the breaks. An additional fee for delegates is 100 EUR per person. Please find more information about the Exhibition opportunities here.

Dr. Petar Paunović, Zaječar (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Zvonimir Stanković, Bor (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Velizar Stanković, Bor (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Milan M. Antonijević, Bor (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Ladislav Lazić, Sisak (Croatia)

Dragan Ranđelović, Society of Young Researchers – Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Toplica Marjanović, Society of Young Researchers – Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Mihajlo Stanković, Special Nature Reserve of Zasavica, Sremska Mitrovica (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Snežana Šerbula, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia) – President

Prof. Dr Dejan Tanikić, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Milan Radovanović, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Snežana Milić, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Jovica Sokolović, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Đorđe Nikolić, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Yasumasa Ogawa, Faculty of International Resource Sciences, Akita University, Akita (Japan)

Prof. Dr Alok Mittal, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal, Bhopal (India)

Prof. Dr Markoli Boštjan, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana (Slovenia)

Prof. Dr Jay Wadhawan, University of Hull, Hull (United Kingdom)

Prof. Dr Martin Brtnický, Mendelova univerzita v Brně, Brno (Czech Republic)

Prof. Dr Jan Bogaert, Liège Université (Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech), Liège (Belgium)

Prof. Dr Isabel Maria De Oliveira Abrantes, University of Coimbra (Portugal)

Prof. Dr Natalija Dolić, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Metallurgy, Sisak (Croatia)

Prof. Dr Shengguo Xue, Central South University, Changsha (China)

Dr Lidija Mančić, Institute of Technical Sciences of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Belgrade (Serbia)/ Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro (Brasil)

Prof. Dr Aleksandra Nadgórska-Socha, University of Silesia, Katowice (Poland)

Prof. Dr Bojan Marinković, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro (Brasil)

Prof. Dr Milan D. Antonijević, University of Surrey, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Guildford (United Kingdom)

Prof. Dr Maurice Millet, Maison Interuniversitaire des Sci., Strasbourg (France)

Prof. Dr Murray T. Brown, University of Otago, Dunedin (New Zealand)

Prof. Dr Darko Vuksanović, University of Montenegro, Faculty of Metallurgy and Technology, Podgorica (Montenegro)

Prof. Dr Xiaosan Luo, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing (China)

Prof. Dr Irena Nikolić, University of Montenegro, Faculty of Metallurgy and Technology, Podgorica (Montenegro)

Prof. Dr Daniel J. Bain, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh (United States of America)

Dr Stefan Đorđievski, Mining and Metallurgy Institute Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Tamara Rakić, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Belgrade (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Fernando Carrillo-Navarrete, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona (Spain)

Prof. Dr Hyusein Yemendzhiev, “Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov” University, Burgas (Bulgaria)

Prof. Dr Polonca Trebše, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ljubljana (Slovenia)

Dr Alena Bartonova, The Climate and Environmental Research Institute NILU, Kjeller (Norway)

Prof. Dr Adrian Eugen Cioablă, Politehnica University Timisoara, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Timisoara (Romania)

Prof. Dr George Z. Kyzas, International Hellenic University, Thermi (Greece)

Prof. Dr Nenad Stavretović, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry, Belgrade (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Mustafa Imamoǧlu, Sakarya Üniversitesi, Serdivan (Turkey)

Prof. Dr Milutin Milosavljević, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Kosovska Mitrovica (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Šefket Goletić, University of Zenica, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Zenica (B&H)

Dr Tanja Brdarić, University of Belgrade, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences – National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Belgrade (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Milovan Vuković, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Nada Blagojević, University of Montenegro, Faculty of Metallurgy and Technology, Podgorica (Montenegro)

Prof. Dr Džafer Dautbegović, University of Zenica, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Zenica (B&H)

Dr Jasmina Stevanović, University of Belgrade, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, Belgrade (Serbia)

Dr Mirjana Marković, University of Belgrade, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences – National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Belgrade (Serbia)

Dr Ljiljana Avramović, Mining and Metallurgy Institute Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Slavica Sladojević, University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Technology, Banja Luka (B&H)

Prof. Dr Popescu Francisc, Politehnica University Timisoara, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Timisoara (Romania)

Dr Dragana Ranđelović, Institute for Technology of Nuclear and Other Mineral Raw Materials, Belgrade (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Nada Šumatić, University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Forestry, Banja Luka (B&H)

Dr Viša Tasić, Mining and Metallurgy Institute Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Milan Trumić, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Borislav Malinović, University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Technology, Banja Luka (B&H)

Prof. Dr Branimir Jovančićević, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Chemistry, Belgrade (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Tatjana Anđelković, University of Niš, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Niš (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Jelena Mitrović, University of Niš, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Niš (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Ana Radojević, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia) – President

Prof. Dr Tanja Kalinović, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia) – Vice President

Prof. Dr Marija Petrović Mihajlović, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia) – Vice President

Prof. Dr Maja Nujkić, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Žaklina Tasić, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Milica Veličković, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Ljubiša Balanović, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Milan Gorgievski, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Prof. Dr Jelena Šćepanović, University of Montenegro, Faculty of Metallurgy and Technology, Podgorica (Montenegro)

Prof. Dr Dejan Petrović, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Asst. Prof. Dr Jelena Kalinović, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Enisa Nikolić, English language teacher, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Sonja Stanković, MSc, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Anđelija Bogdanović, MSc, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Vladan Nedelkovski, MSc, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Aleksandar Cvetković, MSc, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia)

Miljan Marković, MSc, University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor (Serbia)

The paper should be written on 4 to 7 pages, including all Figures and Tables, standard A4 format (210 x 297 mm), all margins at 2.5 cm, 1.15 spacing, 3 pt paragraph after, font Times New Roman (TNR). The papers should be prepared in MS Word for Windows format (*.doc or *.docx). Please, do not enter the page numbers.

All papers should include the following parts: Type of the paper, Title of the paper, Full name, Affiliation and ORCID numbers of all authors, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and methods, Results and discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgement (optional), and References.

The papers should be prepared in the following way:

• The title of the paper (centred, font size 12 pt, bold, uppercase letters, max. 2 lines).
• Full names of all authors (centred, font size 12 pt, bold).
• Affiliations of all authors (centred, font size 11 pt, indicated by consecutive numbers in superscripts).
• The ORCID of all authors (provide the 16-digit numbers for all authors, centred, font size 11 pt, indicated by alphabet lower-case letters in superscripts).
• E-mail address of the corresponding author (indicated with an asterisk in footnote, separated by a comma from affiliation, font size 10 pt, italic, left-align).
• Abstract (justified, font size 11 pt, italic, up to 200 words).
• Keywords (left-aligned, font size 12 pt, three to five keywords, lowercase letters, separated by commas).
• Headings should be written in 12 pt, bold, uppercase letters, left-aligned. There should be one line space (12 pt) before all the headings.
• Subheadings should be written in 12 pt, bold, sentence case letters, left aligned.
• Sub-subheadings, if needed, should be written in 12 pt, italic, sentence case letters, left aligned.
• References should be quoted by numbers in square brackets “[1,2]” throughout the text.
• Tables should be numbered and centred. The font size for presented data should be 11 pt or less. Above the Tables, provide the captions in font size 11 pt, italic, and centred.
• Figures should be numbered and prepared in .tiff, .jpeg, or .png format. Please note the readability of the data presented in the figures. Below the Figures provide the captions, font size 11 pt, italic, centred.

Please download the template and prepare your paper according to the provided guidelines. The poster template is optional, but available if needed. Please note that the maximum size of a poster is B1 (70 x 100 cm).

The papers should be submitted by filling out the registration form.

An author may submit a maximum of three papers for one regular Conference fee; however, the corresponding author must be the same for all submissions.

All papers will be reviewed and accepted for publication in the Proceedings by the Scientific Committee of the EcoTER 2026 conference.

All submitted papers will undergo metadata verification.

DOI numbers will be provided for all papers in the Proceedings.

The regular Conference fee, amounting to 200 EUR (20% VAT included), is to be paid by the participants who will attend the Conference.

For the authors who will not attend the Conference and choose to present papers via the Zoom platform, the Conference fee amounts to 150 EUR (20% VAT included).

If an author is unable to attend the Conference, the accepted paper will be published upon payment of a Publication fee of 150 EUR (20% VAT included).

For PhD students, the regular Conference fee is reduced to 120 EUR (20% VAT included), for a maximum of three papers, only if a PhD student is the first author.

If a PhD student is unable to attend the Conference, the accepted paper will be published upon payment of a Publication fee of 70 EUR (20% VAT included).

The regular and PhD conference fees include: publishing of papers in the Proceedings, conference lunch, and refreshments during the Conference.

Participants are required to announce the attendance of an accompanying person at the Conference and pay the Accompanying person’s fee in the amount of 70 EUR (20% VAT included). The fee includes the conference material, conference lunch, and refreshments during the Conference.

Please note that participants paying in euros must also pay the National Bank provision on all payments.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Only papers accepted by the Scientific Committee of the EcoTER 2026 conference will receive an Invoice regarding the instructions for the payment of the Conference fee.

Please follow the instructions below:

• For domestic participants, payment in RSD:
  Tehnički fakultet u Boru
  Acc. No.: 840-510845-96, with reference to: The Conference fee (emphasize the category of the fee) for the EcoTER 2026, No. 145 – paper ID number/2026, Full Name of the Corresponding Author.
  
• For foreign participants, payment in EUR:
  PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
  SWIFT MESSAGE MT103-EUR
  
  FIELD 32A: VALUE DATE-EUR-AMOUNT
  FIELD 50K: ORDERING CUSTOMER
  
  FIELD 56A: DEUTDEFFXXX
  (INTERMEDIARY) DEUTSCHE BANK AG., F/M
  TAUNUSANLAGE 12
  GERMANY
  
  FIELD 57A:
  (ACC.WITH BANK) NBSRRSBGXXX
  NARODNA BANKA SRBIJE (NATIONAL BANK
  OF SERBIA-NBS)
  BEOGRAD, NEMANJINA 17
  SERBIA
  
  FIELD 59: /RS35840000000009279051
  (BENEFICIARY) TECHNICAL FACULTY IN BOR
  VOJSKE JUGOSLAVIJE BR.12
  BOR
  SERBIA
  
  FIELD 70: DETAILS OF PAYMENT The Conference fee for the EcoTER 2026 (please emphasise the category of the fee), No. 145 – paper ID number/2026; Full Name of the Corresponding Author.

Full-length paper submission deadline: 1st May 2026*

Conference fee payment: by 8th May 2026*

*Please note that the selected dates are final and will not be changed.

Submission of papers after the deadline: the Conference fee is 300 EUR (20% VAT included), and the PhD fee is 150 EUR (20% VAT included).

The Organizer of the EcoTER 2026 conference cannot be held responsible for accidents involving Conference participants or the accompanying persons, for damage or loss of their personal property, as well as the expenses caused by cancellation, regardless of its cause.

Participants should make their own insurance arrangements. Please consult your local insurance agents regarding the coverage in the Republic of Serbia.

The Final Programme of the EcoTER 2026 conference will be posted in due time.

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Prof. Dr Ana Radojević
President of the EcoTER Organizing Committee
University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Vojske Jugoslavije 12, 19210 Bor, Serbia
phone: +381 (0)30 424 555 ext. 145
fax: +381 (0)30 421 078
e-mail: eco@tfbor.bg.ac.rs

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