Editorial Board

Editorial Board

The Editorial Board of the journal plays an operational role in the editing and publication process of scientific articles. Board members are actively involved in the peer-review process, editorial decision-making, and in shaping the thematic and content orientation of the journal.

Key responsibilities of the Editorial Board include:

  • Managing the peer-review process: Board members oversee and coordinate the review of submitted manuscripts.

  • Editorial decision-making: Providing recommendations on manuscript acceptance, rejection, or revision.

  • Defining the thematic scope of the journal: Suggesting special issues, new research directions, and relevant topics.

  • Maintaining scientific quality: Ensuring all published content meets high methodological and ethical standards.

  • Promoting the journal: Through academic networks, conferences, and the professional reputation of its members.

    MEMBERS OF EDITORIAL BOARD

Antonella Dalle Zotte, full professor, University of Padova, Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, Padova, Italy

Mohammed Gagaoua, research scientist, PEGASE, INRAE, Institut Agro, 35590 Saint-Gilles, France

Rubén Domínguez Valencia, researcher, Meat Technology Center, San Cibrao das Viñas — Ourense, Spain

Oxana Kuznetsova, professor, V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center of Food System Moscow, Russia

Irina Chernukha, principal researcher, V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center of Food System Moscow, Russia

Iva Steinhauserova, full professor, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, Brno, Czech Republic

Tomas Alter, full professor, Free University Berlin, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Berlin, Germany

Sabine Leroy, prominent researcher, National Institute for Agricultural Research, Research Center Klermon-Feran, France

Meltem Serdaroğlu, senior lecturer researcher, Ege University, Faculty of Engineering, Food Engineering Department, Izmir, Turkey

Lazo Pendovski, academic professor, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia Republic

Milorad Mirilović, full professor, University in Belgrade, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Serbia

Dušan Živković, full professor, University in Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, Belgrade, Serbia

Breda Jakovec-Strajn, full professor, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Institute for Hygiene and Pathology of Animal Nutrition, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Muhamed Smajlović, full professor, University in Sarajevo, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Tomaž Polak, full professor, University in Ljubljana, Faculty of Biotechnology, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Željko Sladojević, senior research fellow, Veterinary Institute „Dr Vaso Butozan“, Banja Luka, Republic of Srpska

Andrej Kirbiš, full professor,  University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Urška Jamnikar Ciglenečki, associate professor, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Lea Demšar, full professor, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Biotechnology, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Dean Jankulovski, full professor, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia

Sanin Tanković, DVM, PhD, Veterinary Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Nihad Fejzić, full professor, University in Sarajevo, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mirjana Dimitrijević, full professor, University in Belgrade, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia

Nedjeljko Karabasil, full professor, University in Belgrade, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia

Radmila Marković, full professor, University in Belgrade, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia

Dragan Vasilev, full professor, University in Belgrade, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia

Jakov Nišavić, full professor, University in Belgrade, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Belgrade, Department of Microbiology, Belgrade, Serbia

Nenad Katanić, doctor of Agricultural science, assistant minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, Serbia

Igor Tomašević, full professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, Belgrade, Serbia

Vladimir Tomović, full professor, University in Novi Sad, Faculty of Technology, Novi Sad, Serbia

Bojan Blagojević, full professor, University in Novi Sad, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Novi Sad, Serbia

Miloš Petrović, junior research assistant, Veterinary Specialist Institute - Niš, Republic of Serbia

Tamaš Petrović, principal research fellow, Scientific Veterinary Institute Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia

Nenad Parunović, principal research fellow, Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology, Belgrade, Serbia

Branko Velebit, principal research fellow,  Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology, Belgrade, Serbia

Radivoj Petronijević, principal research fellow, Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology, Belgrade, Serbia

Brankica Lakićević, principal research fellow, Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology, Belgrade, Serbia

Zoran Petrović, principal research fellow, Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology, Belgrade, Serbia

Jasna Djinović-Stojanović, principal research fellow, Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia

Srđan Stefanović, principal research fellow, Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia

Milan Milijašević, principal research fellow, Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia

Jelena Babić-Milijašević, principal research fellow, Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia

Mirjana Lukić, senior research associate, Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia

Jelena Janjić, assistant professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia


Advisory board 

The Advisory Board (also referred to as the Editorial Advisory Board) is a collegial body that provides expert and strategic support to the editorial team of the journal. Its members are responsible for:

  • Offering guidance on editorial policies and the thematic direction of the journal,

  • Preserving and enhancing the scientific quality of published content,

  • Promoting the journal within the academic community,

  • Supporting the peer-review process when needed,

  • Proposing special issues, thematic sections, or relevant contributing authors.

Key responsibilities of the Advisory Board include:

  • Strategic orientation: Recommending ways to improve the journal’s visibility, indexing, international collaboration, and content quality.

  • Subject-matter expertise: Ensuring that the journal addresses relevant and up-to-date topics within its scientific field.

  • Ethical oversight: Supporting the enforcement of high ethical standards in publishing (e.g., prevention of plagiarism, conflicts of interest, and research misconduct).

  • Reputation and credibility: The presence of respected scholars on the board enhances the journal’s credibility and its ability to attract high-quality submissions.

    MEMBERS OF ADVISORY BOARD

Dr Tatjana Baltić, principal research fellow, Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology

Dr Branković Lazić Ivana,  senior research associate, Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology

Dr Vranić Danijela, principal research fellow, Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology

Dr Janković Vesna, principal research fellow, Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology

Dr Janković Saša, principal research fellow, Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology

Dr Lakićević Brankica, principal research fellow, Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology

Dr Lukić Mirjana, senior research associate, Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology

Dr Mitrović Radmila, senior research associate, Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology

Dr Petronijević Radivoj, principal research fellow, Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology

Dr Rašeta Mladen, senior research associate, Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology

Dr Trbović Dejana, principal research fellow, Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology

Dr Ćirić Jelena, principal research fellow, Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology 

EDITORS FOR SPECIFIC THEMATIC AREAS 

Editors for specific thematic areas are responsible for overseeing the editorial process within their designated fields of expertise. As part of the journal’s editorial structure, they play a key role in maintaining the scientific quality, relevance, and integrity of the content published in their subject area.

Their role includes:

  • Evaluating submitted manuscripts within their area of expertise;

  • Selecting and contacting reviewers (experts capable of objectively assessing the quality of the manuscript);

  • Overseeing the peer-review process and facilitating communication between reviewers and authors;

  • Providing recommendations to the Editor-in-Chief regarding acceptance, rejection, or necessary revisions of manuscripts;

  • Ensuring the scientific quality and relevance of content within their thematic area;

  • Advising the Editor-in-Chief on the development of special issues or thematic collections.

    EDITORS FOR SPECIFIC THEMATIC AREAS IN JOURNAL MEAT TECHNOLOGY

Vesna Z. Đorđević, principal research fellow - Microbiology, Food Hygiene and Quality, vesna.djordjevic@inmes.rs 

Nenad Parunović, principal research fellow - Meat Quality, Sensory Food Analysis, Native Breeds of Pigs, nenad.parunovic@inmes.rs

Ivan Nastasijević, principal research fellow - Food Safety, ivan.nastasijevic@inmes.rs

Branko Velebit, principal research fellow - Microbiology, branko.velebit@inmes.rs

Brankica Lakićević, principal research fellow - Molecular Microbiology, brankica.lakicevic@inmes.rs

Zoran Petrović, principal research fellow - Packaging, Food Packaging, Environmental Protection, zoran.petrovic@inmes.rs

Dragan Milićević, principal research fellow - Food safety and Animal Welfare, dragan.milicevic@inmes.rs

Radivoj Petronijević, principal research fellow - Food Safety and Quality, Analytical Chemistry, radivoj.petronijevic@inmes.rs

Srđan Stefanović, principal research fellow - Residues and Contaminants of the Environment, srdjan.stefanovic@inmes.rs

Jelena Jovanović, senior research associate, Meat Quality, Sensory Food Analysis, jelena.jovanovic@inmes.rs