Prof. dr. Selma Pilić

Naučni radovi

Bešta-Gajević, R., Gajević, M., Sulejmanović, J., Selović, A., Pilić, S. (2026). Gonadal sensitivity of Barbus balcanicus Kotlik, Tsigenopoulos, Rab & Berberi, 2002 (Actinopterygii: Cypriniformes) to aquatic pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina. International Journal of Aquatic Biology, 3(14): 61-73.  https://doi.org/10.22034/ijab.v3i14.2210

Karić, L., Pilić, S., Gajević, M. (2025). Biology Students’ Attitudes and Perceptions of the Online Learning Process During the COVID-19 Isolation Period. Annals of the Institute of Biology, 47 (1): 48-58. https://doi.org/10.35666/2831-0705.2025.47.48

Bešta-Gajević, R., Sulejmanović, J., Selović, A., Gajević, M., Pilić, S. (2025). Exploring Barbus Meridionalis Petenyi Heckel, 1847 as a Bioindicator of Aquatic Pollution in Miljacka River, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 236 (14): 955. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-025-08585-9

Dahija, S., Karalija, E., Pilić, S., Čaušević, A., Parić, A., Đug, S., Muratović, E. (2025). Biochemical and physiological responses of Mentha aquatica L. to heavy metal-contaminated water: implications for phytoremediation. Bioremediation Journal, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1080/10889868.2025.2549002

Pilić, S., Gajević, M., Žujo, B., Mušović, A.,Vesnić, A., Bešta-Gajević, R. (2025). One Health Approach Through Freshwater Ecosystem Contamination Assessment of Sarajevo Region, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, 31(3): 611–620.

Mušović, A., Smailagić Vesnić, L., Šljuka, S., Vesnić, A., Gajević, M., Pilić, S., Đug, S. (2025). Native distribution, introductions and risk screening of potential invasiveness of Sander lucioperca (Linnaeus, 1758) in the freshwater ecosystems of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Croatian Journal of Fisheries,  83:1-8. DOI: 10.2478/cjf-2025-0001

Pilić, S., Selović, A., Sulejmanović, J. (2025). Metallomic Profiling of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Sarajevo Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina: Insights from Hair Sample Analysis. Biological Trace Element Research, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-025-04541-0

Mušović, A., Gajević, M., Bešta-Gajević, R., Vesnić, A., Šljuka, S., Jažić, A., Pilić, S. (2024). Histopatološka i parazitološka analiza tkiva vrste Barbus balcanicus Kotlík, Tsigenopoulos, Ráb & Berrebi, 2002 kao bioindikatora degradacije rijeke Miljacke. Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences, University of Sarajevo, LXIX (74/2):100-117.

Pilić, S., Jerković-Mujkić, A., Katica, A., Mlaćo, N., Korjenić, E., Vesnić, A., Mušović, A., Gajević, M.(2024). Reproductive Performance of Male Rainbow Trout Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum, 1792) Feeding with Food from Two Different Manufacturers. Annals of the Institute of Biology -University of Sarajevo (AIBUS), 46: 21-33. DOI: 10.35666/2831-0705.2024.46.21

Ibragic, S., Djug, S., Dizdar, M., Topcagic, A., Pilic, S., Besta-Gajevic, R., Nuic, A., Gajevic, M., Vesnic, A., Sljuka, S., Musovic, A. and Culum D. (2024). GC-MS profiling of organic pollutants and physicochemical, histological, microbiological analyses of water and fish samples from Canton Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina). Global NEST Journal, 26(7): 06095. https://doi.org/10.30955/gnj.06095

Dahija, S., Pilić, S., Bešta-Gajević, R. (2024). Speciation, mobilization and toxicity of cadmium in soil-microbe-plant system. In: Jha, A.K. and Kumar, N. (eds.) Cadmium Toxicity Mitigation. Cham: Springer, pp. 31–61. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-47390-6_2

Pilić, S., Bešta-Gajević, R., Dahija, S. and Grahić, J. (2023). The Influence of Pesticides and Biopesticides on Morphological Changes in Raspberry (Rubus ideaus L. „POLKA“) Infected with the Bacterium Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Poljoprivreda, 29(1):12-19. https://doi.org/10.18047/poljo.29.1.2

Gajević. M. and Pilić, S. (2023). Mikrodistribucija Gammarus bosniacus Schäferna, 1923 (Amphipoda: Gammaridae) u rijeci Bosni na području zaštićenog područja Vrelo Bosne. Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences, University of Sarajevo, LXVIII (73/1):94-104.

Karalija, E., Carbó, M., Coppi, A., Colzi, I., Dainelli, M., Gasparovic, M., Grebenc, T., Gonnelli, C., Papadakis, V., Pilić, S., Šibanc, N., Valledor, L., Poma, A. and Martinelli, F. (2022). Interplay of plastic pollution with algae and plants: hidden danger or a blessing?. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 438, 129450. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129450

Bešta-Gajević, R., Gajević, M., Pilić, S., Adžaip, Z., Đug, S. and Dahija, S. (2022). Potential environmental and human health risks caused by heavy metals and pathogens from illegal landfill sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina. European Journal of Environmental Sciences, 12(2): 74-79. https://doi.org/10.14712/23361964.2022.8

Dahija, S., Karalija, E., Bešta-Gajević, R., Pilić, S., Čaušević, A., Đug, S. and Muratović, E. (2022). Efficiency assessment of rhizofiltration by Mentha aquatica L. of polluted water from urban rivers. Desalination and Water Treatment, 280:262-270. https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2022.29091

Mušović, A., Gajević, M., Hubić, L., Vesnić, A., Pilić, S., Šljuka, S. and Bešta-Gajević, R. (2022). Correspondence of hydrobiological and microbiological parameters in the water quality assessment of the middle course of the Misoča River. Annals of the Institute of Biology -University of Sarajevo (AIBUS), 44: 71-84.  DOI: 10.35666/2831-0705.2022.44.71.

Bešta-Gajević, R., Jerković-Mujkić, A., Ahmetović, A., Žujo, B. and Pilić, S. (2021). Transmission of Cucumber mosaic virus by greater celandine (Chelidonium majus L.) seeds. Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences, University of Sarajevo, LXVI (71/2):105-113.

Pilić, S., Gajević, M., Vesnić, A., Šljuka, S., Korjenić, E., Đug, S. and Mušović, A. (2021). A preliminary study of morphometric characteristics and reproductive potential of the fish species Cottus gobio Linnaeus, 1758 on selected sites from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Veterinaria, 70(3):293-310. https://doi.org/10.51607/22331360.2021.70.3.293

Pilić, S., Kalić, E. and Selović, A. (2021). The content of essential and toxic metals in the hair of children with autistic spectrum disorders. Bulletin of the Chemists and Technologists of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 56: 13-21. https://doi.org/10.35666/2232-7266.2021.56.03

Pilić, S., Mušović, A., Gajević, M.,Škrijelj, R., Đug, S. and Vesnić, A. (2020). Inter-population variability in morphology and reproduction of Alburnus alburnus (Linnaeus, 1758) from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Genetics & Applications, 4 (1): 18-29. https://doi.org/10.31383/ga.vol4iss1pp18-29.

Pilić, S., Mlaćo, N., Katica, A., Katica, V., Avdić, R., Tandir, F.,  Katica, J. and  Podžo,  K. (2019). Intensity of oogenesis and spermatogenesis in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss Wabaum, 1792) in various microenvironmental conditions. X International Scientific Agriculture Symposium,” Agrosym 2019”, Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, October 2019. Book of Proceedings. Faculty of Agriculture, University of East Sarajevo, 1289-1297.

Pilić, S., Jerković-Mujkić, A., Dahija, S., Bešta-Gajević, R. (2019). Cytopathological changes induced by Alfalfa mosaic virus infection in ornamental petunia. Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo, LXIV (69/1): 79-89.

Pilić, S., Mlaćo, N., Katica, A., Katica, V., Mujezinović, I. and Katica, J. (2018). Histological characteristic features of the rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss ovaries (Walbaum, 1792) grown in various microambient conditions. Veterinary Journal of Republic of Srpska (Banja Luka), XVIII (2):326 – 341.

Mlaćo, N., Bucan, E., Katica, A., Softic, A., Katica, V., Sakić, V., Pilic, S. and Katica, J. (2017). Histological Characteristics of the Skin and Cuticle of the Wool Fibers in Dubska Pramenka and the Use in Industry. Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering A, 6(10): 510-514.

Katica, A., Mlaćo, N., Podžo, K., Katica, J., Čusto, N. and Pilić S. (2017). Histology studes of the ovaries of Dubska pramenka during gravidity. VIII International Scientific Agriculture Symposium,” Agrosym 2017”, Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, October 2017. Book of Proceedings. Faculty of Agriculture, University of East Sarajevo, 2112-2120.

Pilić, S., Jerković-Mujkić, A., Katica, A. and Mlaćo, N. (2017). Gonadosomatic index values and histological analysis of the rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) ovary fed with food from two different manufacturers. Works of the Faculty of Agriculture University of Sarajevo, LXII (67/2):345-354.

Mlaćo, N., Katica, A. and Pilić, S. (2014). Comparative histology of testes of brown (Salmo trutta m. fario) and california (Oncorhynchus mykiss) trout during the spawning period. Biotechnology in Animal Husbandry, 30 (3): 489-497. https://doi.org/10.2298/BAH1403489M

Bešta-Gajević, R., Jerković-Mujkić, A. and Pilić, S. (2013). Coinfection of Chenopodium album L. with Cucumber mosaic virus and Cherry leaf roll virus. Proceedings of the 24^th International Scientific-Expert Conference of Agriculture and Food Industry-Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences, University of Sarajevo, 419-422.

Pilić, S., Jerković-Mujkić, A. and Bešta-Gajević, R. (2013). Morphological and histological changes in two different CMV – infected pepper cultivars. Proceedings of the 24^th International Scientific-Expert Conference of Agriculture and Food Industry-Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences, University of Sarajevo, 401-404.

Jerković-Mujkić, A., Bešta-Gajević, R., Delić, O. and Pilić, S. (2013). Tabacco necrosis virus isolated from woody and herbaceous plants in Sarajevo area. Radovi Poljoprivredno-prehrambenog fakulteta Univerziteta u Sarajevu, LVIII (63/1):119-123.

Jerković-Mujkić, A., Pilić, S. and Bešta-Gajević, R. (2013). Reaction of two different cucumber cultivars to cucumovirus infection. Radovi Poljoprivredno-prehrambenog fakulteta Univerziteta u Sarajevu, LVIII (63/1): 19-27.

Bešta-Gajević, R., Jerković-Mujkić, A., Pilić, S., Stanković, I., Vučurović, A., Bulajić, A. and Krstić, B. (2013). Lamium maculatum is a Natural Host for Cucumber  mosaic virus. Plant Disease, 97(1): 150-151. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-08-12-0717-PDN

Bešta, R., Jerković-Mujkić, A. and Pilić, S. (2010). Weeds and wild plants as natural host of Tobacco rattle virus in the Sarajevo valley. Herbologia, 11 (1):59-65.

Izlaganja na konferencijama

Šogolj, S., Čivljak, E., Pilić, S., Bešta-Gajević, R., Lukić Bilela, L. (2026). Partial Microbial Profile of Cultivable Moonmilk Bacteria from Selected Dinaric Caves with Potential Biotechnological Applications. 6th International Congress of Chemists and Chemical Engineers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo, 24–27 June 2026, p. 26.

Kurtović, Dž., Žilić, F., Šogolj, S., Lukić Bilela, L., Pilić, S., Bešta-Gajević, R. (2026). Preliminary Identification of Bacterial Isolates from Ice Caves with Potential Biotechnological Applications. 6th International Congress of Chemists and Chemical Engineers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo, 24–27 June 2026, p. 28.

Topić, A., Spahić, L., Zahirović, F., Vuk, H., Čaušević, A., Pilić, S., Bešta-Gajević, R., Dahija, S. (2024). Pseudomonas aeruginosa Improved Phytoremediation Efficiency of Ocimum basilicum L. in Lead (Pb) Contaminated Soil. 2nd European Symposium on Phytochemicals in Medicine and Food of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Genetics & Applications, Special Edition, Sarajevo, 3–6 June 2024, p. 92.

Topić, A., Spahić, L., Zahirović, F., Vuk, H., Čaušević, A., Pilić, S., Dahija, S., Bešta-Gajević, R. (2024). Phytoremediation of Lead Contaminated Soil Using Ocimum basilicum L. in Association with Bacillus subtilis. 2nd European Symposium on Phytochemicals in Medicine and Food of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Genetics & Applications, Special Edition, Sarajevo, 3–6 June 2024, p. 93.

Hasković, E., Herenda, S., Lalović, A., Krdžalić, N., Hasković, E., Pilić, S., Šljuka, S. (2023). The Effect of Sodium Fluoride on Certain Hematological and Biochemical Parameters in Rats Rattus norvegicus (Berkenhout, 1769). International Conference of Biochemists and Molecular Biologists in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Genetics & Applications, Special Edition, Sarajevo, 18–20 May 2023, p. 27.

Bešta-Gajević, R., Gajević, M., Pilić, S., Žujo, B., Škrijelj, R., Đug, S. (2022). Impact of Water Microbiological and Physicochemical Parameters on Liver Histopathology of Barbus meridionalis Heckel, 1847 from Miljacka River. 4th International Congress of Chemists and Chemical Engineers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo, 30 June–2 July 2022, p. 113.

Pilić, S., Gajević, M., Bešta-Gajević, R., Žujo, B., Mušović, A., Škrijelj, R. (2022). Effects of Water Pollution on Histological Changes in Gills of Barbus meridionalis Heckel, 1847. 4th International Congress of Chemists and Chemical Engineers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo, 30 June–2 July 2022, p. 114.

Pilić, S., Jerković-Mujkić, A., Avdić, E., Raščić, B., Bešta-Gajević, R. (2018). Unutrašnji simptomi infekcije izazvani virusom mozaika lucerke (Alfalfa mosaic virus) na ukrasnim petunijama. XV Simpozijum o zaštiti bilja u Bosni i Hercegovini, Sarajevo, 6–8 November 2018, p. 94.

Bešta-Gajević, R., Jerković-Mujkić, A., Raščić, B., Ahmetović, A., Pilić, S. (2018). Prenošenje virusa mozaika krastavca sjemenom Chelidonium majus L. XV Simpozijum o zaštiti bilja u Bosni i Hercegovini, Sarajevo, 6–8 November 2018, p. 93.

Raščić, B., Jerković-Mujkić, A., Bešta-Gajević, R., Pilić, S. (2018). Uticaj soljenja prometnica na brojnost aktinomiceta i streptomiceta u okolnom tlu. XV Simpozijum o zaštiti bilja u Bosni i Hercegovini, Sarajevo, 6–8 November 2018, p. 91.

Katica, V., Mlaćo, N., Katica, A., Šakić, V., Bučan, E., Katica, J., Pilić, S. (2018). Microscopic Characteristics of the Cuticle of Wool Fibres in Dubska and Pivska Pramenka. 5th International Vet-Istanbul Group Congress & 8th International Scientific Meeting Days of Veterinary Medicine, Ohrid, 23–27 September 2018, p. 142.

Pilić, S., Jerković-Mujkić, A., Katica, A., Mlaćo, N. (2017). Comparative Study of Growth and Testicle Development of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Fed with Food from Manufacturers Coppens and Skretting. 1st SouthEast European Ichthyological Conference, Sarajevo, 27–29 September 2017, p. 52.

Pilić, S., Jerković-Mujkić, A., Katica, A., Mlaćo, N. (2017). Gonadosomatic Index Values and Histological Analysis of the Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Ovary Fed with Food from Two Different Manufacturers. 28th International Scientific-Expert Conference of Agriculture and Food Industry, Sarajevo, 27–29 September 2017, p. 28.

Pilić, S., Jerković-Mujkić, A., Bešta-Gajević, R. (2017). Citopatološke promjene u inficiranim biljkama uzrokovane virusom mozaika krastavca izoliranim iz Buddleia davidii Franch. XIV Simpozijum o zaštiti bilja u Bosni i Hercegovini, Mostar, 7–9 November 2017, p. 87.

Bešta-Gajević, R., Jerković-Mujkić, A., Pilić, S. (2017). Prvi nalaz virusa mozaika lucerke na vrsti Malva sylvestris L. u Bosni i Hercegovini. XIV Simpozijum o zaštiti bilja u Bosni i Hercegovini, Mostar, 7–9 November 2017, p. 88.

Pilić, S., Jerković-Mujkić, A., Bešta-Gajević, R. (2015). Leaf Anatomy Changes in Two Pepper Cultivars Caused by CMV Infection. XII Simpozijum o zaštiti bilja u Bosni i Hercegovini, Mostar, p. 95.

Bešta-Gajević, R., Jerković-Mujkić, A., Pilić, S. (2015). Etiology of Two Virus Diseases of Lilac (Syringa vulgaris L.) Occurring in Bosnia and Herzegovina. XII Simpozijum o zaštiti bilja u Bosni i Hercegovini, Mostar, p. 95–96.

Pilić, S., Jerković-Mujkić, A., Bešta-Gajević, R. (2014). Comparative Analysis of Morphological and Histological Changes in Two CMV-Infected Capsicum annuum L. Cultivars. XI Simpozijum o zaštiti bilja u Bosni i Hercegovini, Teslić, p. 81–82.

Bešta-Gajević, R., Jerković-Mujkić, A., Pilić, S. (2014). Nalaz miješane virusne infekcije na Potentilla reptans L. XI Simpozijum o zaštiti bilja u Bosni i Hercegovini, Teslić, p. 20.

Pilić, S., Jerković-Mujkić, A., Bešta-Gajević, R. (2013). Morphological and Histological Changes in Two Different CMV-Infected Pepper Cultivars. 24th International Scientific-Expert Conference of Agriculture and Food Industry, Sarajevo, p. 183.

Bešta-Gajević, R., Jerković-Mujkić, A., Pilić, S. (2013). Coinfection of Chenopodium album L. with Cucumber mosaic virus and Cherry leaf roll virus. 24th International Scientific-Expert Conference of Agriculture and Food Industry, Sarajevo, p. 136.

Jerković-Mujkić, A., Pilić, S., Bešta, R. (2012). Morfološke promjene kod dva kultivara paprike (Capsicum annuum L.) uzrokovane infekcijom virusom mozaika krastavca (CMV). IX Simpozijum o zaštiti bilja u Bosni i Hercegovini, Teslić, p. 14.

Pilić, S., Jerković-Mujkić, A., Bešta-Gajević, R. (2012). Comparative Analysis of Morphological and Physiological Changes in Two CMV-Infected Phaseolus vulgaris L. Cultivars. 19th Tagung der Austrian Society of Plant Biology (ATSPB), Lienz, p. 74.

Bešta-Gajević, R., Jerković-Mujkić, A., Pilić, S. (2012). Detection of Natural Triple Virus Infection in Chelidonium majus L. 19th Tagung der Austrian Society of Plant Biology (ATSPB), Lienz, p. 45.

Pilić, S., Jerković-Mujkić, A., Bešta, R. (2011). Some Morphological and Physiological Changes in Two Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) Cultivars Caused by Cucumoviruses. 19th Symposium of the Serbian Plant Physiology Society, Banja Vrujci, p. 86.

Jerković-Mujkić, A., Pilić, S. (2011). Reaction of Two Different Cucumber Cultivars to Cucumovirus Infection in Sarajevo Region. 22nd International Scientific-Expert Conference of Agriculture and Food Industry, Sarajevo, p. 64.

Objavljene knjige i udžbenici

Karalija, E., Macanović, A., Selović, A., Bešta-Gajević, R., Dahija, S., Ibragić, S., Pilić, S. (2025). Biljne interakcije i životne adaptacije. Prirodno-matematički fakultet, Univerzitet u Sarajevu, Sarajevo.

Korjenić, E., Pilić, S., Šljuka, S. (2025). Biologija lovne divljači. Prirodno-matematički fakultet, Univerzitet u Sarajevu, Sarajevo.

Korjenić, E., Pilić, S. (2019). Reprodukcija riba. Prirodno-matematički fakultet, Univerzitet u Sarajevu, Sarajevo.

Jerković-Mujkić, A., Pilić, S. (2014). Priručnik za vježbe iz citologije. Prirodno-matematički fakultet, Univerzitet u Sarajevu, Sarajevo.

Naučno-istraživački projekti

Mikrobiodiverzitet špiljskog sustava Vjetrenice (UNESCO): Temelj očuvanja i praćenja ekološkog integriteta. Federalno ministarstvo obrazovanja i nauke, 2025. –

Razvoj fitomikrobnih tehnologija za održivu remedijaciju tala kontaminiranih teškim metalima. Federalno ministarstvo obrazovanja i nauke, 2025.-

Procjena uticaja pesticida, teških metala i mikroorganizama na ekološki status vodotoka Kantona Sarajevo. Ministarstvo za nauku, visoko obrazovanje i mlade Kantona Sarajevo, 2023–2024.

Primjena indikatora u procjeni stanja vodotoka Kantona Sarajevo i bioremedijacija kao perspektivno rješenje zaštite. Ministarstvo za nauku, visoko obrazovanje i mlade Kantona Sarajevo, 2022–2025.

Povećanje efikasnosti bioremedijacijskih procesa u saniranju zagađenih riječnih ekosistema na području FBiH. Federalno ministarstvo obrazovanja i nauke, 2021–2023.

Development of Master Curricula in Ecological Monitoring and Aquatic Bioassessment for Western Balkans HEIs (ECOBIAS). Erasmus+ KA2 – Capacity Building in Higher Education, 2020–2023.

Ihtiološka istraživanja sliva rijeke Save u Federaciji Bosne i Hercegovine. Agencija za vodno područje rijeke Save, 2019.

Revizija ribarske osnove za vodotoke grada Livna. 2019.

Ribarska osnova za ribolovno područje 4 – ribolovna zona 4.2 na teritoriji Općine Bihać. 2019.

Detekcija i molekularna identifikacija biljnih virusa na kultivisanim biljkama u Federaciji BiH. Federalno ministarstvo obrazovanja i nauke, 2018–2021.

Ihtiološka istraživanja sliva rijeke Save u Federaciji Bosne i Hercegovine. Agencija za vodno područje rijeke Save, 2018–2019.

Procjena eventualnih posljedica promjene režima rada HE Jablanica na biološke elemente kvaliteta vode. JP Elektroprivreda, 2017–2018.

Ihtiološka istraživanja sliva rijeke Save u Federaciji Bosne i Hercegovine. Agencija za vodno područje rijeke Save, 2017–2018.

Nagrade i priznanja

[2025] Nagrada Univerziteta u Sarajevu za rezultate naučnog/umjetničkog rada u 2024. godini