Dr. Jelena Barbir

Book:

• Walter Leal Filho, Jelena Barbir, Nhan Nguyen, Reinhard Saborowski, Eds.(2025): Innovative Approaches to Handle Plastic Waste and Foster Bio-based Plastics Production, Springer  

Journal Articles (ISI)

 2025

• Barbir. J.*,Leal Filho, W., Komorowski, P., Grobelny, J., Khandelwal, K., Olsen, S., Foschi, E., Gozalbes, R., Stromberg, E., Saborowski, R., Bernalte, E., and Walkowiak, B. (2025). Innovative strategies for identifying and grouping chemicals, nanomaterials and materials to improve their safety of use. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 117049.doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2025.117049.
• Foschi, E., Barbir, J.*,Mersico, L. et al. (2025). Tourism intensity and plastic waste management insights from European capital cities. Discov Sustain 6, 419. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-00977-5
• Leal Filho, W., Barbir, J., May, J., May, M., Swart, J., Yang, P., Dinis, M., Aina, Y., Bettencourt, S., Charvet, P., Azadi, H. (2025). Towards more sustainable oceans: A review of the pressing challenges posed by marine plastic litter. Waste Management & Research. 43. 1358 - 1377. 10.1177/0734242X251313927.
• Lyshtva, P., Torkelis, A., Kobets, Y., Carpio-Vallejo, E., Dobri, A., Barbir, J.,Voronova, V., Denafas, G. & Kliucininkas, L. (2025). Characterization of the Municipal Plastic and Multilayer Packaging Waste in Three Cities of the Baltic States. Sustainability, 17(3), 986. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17030986
• Moliner, C., Drago, E., Lagazzo, A., Caputo, S., Pettinato, M., Finocchio, E., Perego, P., Barbir, J.& Arato, E. (2025). Performance of PBS materials with degradable additives for food packaging. Journal Of Food Engineering, 112769. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2025.112769
• Baars, C., Karwasiecka, P., Eustachio, J. H. P. P., Dobri, A., Barbir, J.,Kannenberg, S. & Filho, W. L. (2025). Sustainable Science or Business as Usual? Exploring Awareness and Actions in German University Laboratories. Green Analytical Chemistry, 100288. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.greeac.2025.100288
• Leal Filho, W., Barbir, J.,* Venkatesan, M., Lange Salvia, A., Dobri, A., Bošković, N., Eustachio, J. H. P. P., Ingram, I., & Dinis, M. A. P. (2025). Policy Gaps and Opportunities in Bio-Based Plastics: Implications for Sustainable Food Packaging. Foods, 14(11), 1955. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14111955
• Leal Filho, W., Barbir, J.,Carpio-Vallejo, E., Dobri, A. & Voronova, V. (2025). Decarbonising the plastic industry: A review of carbon emissions in the lifecycle of plastics production. PubMed, 999, 180337. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180337

2024 

• 1.    Eustachio, J.H.P.P., Leal Filho, W., Salvia, A.L., Lourenção, M., Guimarães, Y.M., Trevisan, L.V., Barbir, J., Caldana ACF. (2024): Responsible management education: The Leadership role of PRME business schools; The International Journal of Management Education, 22(1), 100920. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijme.2023.100920
• 2.    Eustachio, J.H.P.P., Leal Filho, W., Baars, C., Barbosa-Silva, J., Lourencao, M., Barbir, J., Röseler, J., Büddig, S., Lima, P.Q., & Bandos, M.C. (2024): Fostering the discussion of planetary health in occupational therapy and physiotherapy. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal 71(3), 423-422. https://doi.org/10.1111/1440-1630.12959           
• 3.    Lyshtva, A., Voronova, V., Barbir, J., Leal Filho, W., Denise Korger, S., Witt, G., Miksch, L., Saborowski, R., Gutow, L., Frank, C., Emmerstorfer-Augustin, A., Augstin-Salazar, S., Cerruti, P., Santagata, G., Stagnaro, P., D’Arrigo, C., Vignolo,  M., Krang, A.S., Stromberg, E., Lehtinen, L., Annunen, V. (2024): Degradation of a poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) compound in different environments. Heliyon, 10(3) e24770. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24770
• 4.    Fletcher, C.A., Aureli, S., Foschi, E., Leal Filho, W., Barbir, J., Beltrán, F.R., & Banks, C.E. (2024). Implications of consumer orientation towards environmental sustainability on the uptake of bio-based and biodegradable plastics. Current Research in EnvironmentalSustainability, 7, 100246.
• https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crsust.2024.100246
• 5.    Leal Filho, W., Voronova, V., Barbir, J., Moora, H., Kloga, M., Kliučininkas, L., Klavins, M., Tirca, D.M. (2024): An assessment of the scope and effectiveness of soft measures to handle plastic pollution in the Baltic Sea Region, Marine Pollution Bulletin,209(A),117090. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.117090
• 6.    Eustachio J.H.P.P., Leal Filho, W., Salvia, A.L., Guimarães, Y.M., Brandil, L.L., Trevisan, L.V., Barbir, J., Ferreira Caldana, A.C,. (2024):  Implementing sustainability in teaching: The role of sustainability leadership and transformational leadership in the context of higher education institutions, Sustainable development 32(5). 10.1002/sd.2980. https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.2980
• 7.    Caldana, A.C.F., Leal Filho, W., Eustachio J.H.P.P., Bonfifacio, D., Pereira, C.L., Barbir, J., & Guimarães, Y.M. (2024): Living Wages in Latin America: An Assessment of Disparities and a Stakeholder Roadmap for Action, Social Policy and Administration. https://doi.org/10.1111/spol.13108
• 8.    Barbir, J., Baars, C., Eustachio J.H.P.P., Sharifi, A., Demarzo, M., & Leal Filho, W. (2024): Observing sustainability through the mindfulness lens: a conceptual framework based on a bibliometric review analysis, Sustainability Science, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-024-01581-8
• 9.    Barbir, J., Lingos, A., Foschi, E., Stasiskiene, Z., Skanavis, C., Fletcher, C., & Leal Filho, W. (2024): Assessing the readiness of Greek municipalities to manage bioplastics in municipal waste management streams, Discover Sustainability 5(222). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-024-00428-7

2023 

• 1.    Pazhuhan, M.(Khah, P.), Azadi, H., Lopez Carr, D., Barbir, J., Shahzadi, I., Fürst, C., (2023): Social sustainability of residential squares: Evidence from Narmak neighborhood, Tehran; Elsevier, Habitat International 136. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.habitatint.2023.102811 . 
• 2.    Barbir, J., Arato, E., Chen, C-Y., Granberg, M., Gutow, L., Krång, A.S., Kröger S. D., Leal Filho, W., Liwarska-Bizukojc, E., Miksch, L., Paetz, K., Prodana, M., Saborowski, R., Silva Rojas, R., Witt, G. (2023); Assessing ecotoxicity of an innovative bio-based mulch film: a multi-environment and multi-bioassay approach. Frontiers, Environmental science 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1171261
• 3.    Gölitzer, F., Barbir, J., Eustachio, J.H. P. P. (2023): Saving energy at university campus via intervention to reduce elavator usage - a case study from Germany; Frontiers, Sustain; 10.3389/frsus.2023.1196849. Front. Sustain. 4:1196849. https://doi.org/10.3389/frsus.2023.1196849
• 4.    Leal Filho, W., Fedoruk, M., Eustachio J.H.P.P., Barbir, J., Lisovska, T., Lingos, A., Baars, C. (2023): How the War in Ukraine Affects Food Security. Foods. 12(21); https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12213996 . 
• 5.    Kamkar, B., Taghi Feyzbakhsh, M., Mokhtarpour, H., Barbir,J., Grahić, J., Tabor, S., Azadi, H. (2023); Effect of heat stress during anthesis on the Summer Maize grain formation: Using integrated modelling and multi-criteria GIS-based method;Elcological Modelling 481; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2023.110318 . 
• 6.    Baars, C., Barbir, J., Eustachio J.H.P.P. (2023): How Can Climate Change Impact Human Health via Food Security? A Bibliometric Analysis. Environments.10(11):196.https://doi.org/10.3390/environments10110196; 
   

2022 and earlier

• Barbir, J.*, Fendt, M., Salvia, A., Filho, W.L., et al. (2022): Moving from Conventional Plastics to Sustainable Solutions – Assessing Human Willingness to Change Current Practices. doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-68074-9_82-2 
• Filho, W.L., Dedeoglu, C., Pimenta Dinis, M.A., Salvia, A., Barbir, J.*, et al. (2022): Riverine Plastic Pollution in Asia: Results from a Bibliometric Assessment. Land, 11(17), pp. 1-19. doi.org/10.3390/land11071117 
• Filho, W.L., Kovaleva, M., Tsani, S., Barbir, J.*, et al. (2022): Promoting Gender Equality Across the Sustainable Development Goals. Environment Development and Sustainability. doi.org/10.1007/su10668-022-02656-1 
• Filho, W.L., Barbir, J.*, Özuyar, P.G., et al. (2022): Assessing Provisions and Requirements for the Sustainable Production of Plastics: Towards Achieving SDG 12 from the Consumers’ Perspective. https://doi.org/10.3390/su142416542
• Stasiškienė, Ž., Barbir, J.*, Draudviliene, L., Filho, W.L., et al. (2022): Challenges and Strategies for Bio-Based and Biodegradabble Plastic Waste Management Europe. doi.org/10.3390/su142416476
• Filho, W.L., Salvia, A., Sierra, J., Babir, J.*, et al. (2022): COVID-19 and Households Waste in Hispanic America: An Assessment of Trends. doi.org/10.3390/su142416552
• Behnam Kamkar a, Mohammad Taghi Feyzbakhsh b, Hassan Mokhtarpour b, Jelena Barbir c*, Jasmin Grahi ́c d, Sylwester Tabor e, Hossein Azadi (2022): Effect of heat stress during anthesis on the Summer Maize grain formation: Using integrated modelling and multi-criteria GIS-based method. doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2023.110318 
• Barbir, J.*, Baars, C., Eustachio, J.H.P.P., Sharifi, A., Demarzo, M., and Filho, W.L. (2023): Observing Sustainability through the Mindfulness Lens: A Conceptual framework Based on a Bibliometric Review Analysis. (publication in progress)
• Leal Filho, W., Barbir, J.*, Gwenzi, J. et al. (2022): The Role of Indigenous and Local Knowledge in Climate Change Adaptation in Africa, Journal of Environmental Science and Policy, In press.
• Filho WL, Barbir J*, Abubakar IR, Pac o A, Stasiskiene Z, Hornbogen M, et al. (2022): Consumer attitudes and concerns with bioplastics use: An international study. PLoS ONE 17(4): e0266918. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0266918 
• Fendt MT, Leal Filho W, Barbir J and Boenecke J (2022): Perceived effectiveness and sustainability of face masks among German citizens during the 2nd wave of the COVID-19 pandemic – a cross-sectional study. Front. Public Health 0:119. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.768454
• Leal Filho, W., Wall, T., Barbir, J.* et al. (2022): Relevance of international partnerships in the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Nature Communication 13, 613 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-28230-x
• Barbir, J.*, Leal Filho, W., Salvia, A.L., Fendt, M. T. C., Babaganov, R., Albertini, M. C., Bonoli, A., et al. (2021): Assessing the Levels of Awareness among European Citizens about the Direct and Indirect Impacts of Plastics on Human Health. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Vol 18, Issue 6
• Filho W.L., Salvia A.L., Bonoli A., Saari U.A., Voronova V., Klõga M., Kumbhar S.S., Olszewski K., De Quevedo D.M., Barbir J.* (2021): An assessment of attitudes towards plastics and bioplastics in Europe. Science of The Total Environment. Vol 755, Part 1.
• Leal Filho, W., Barbir, J., Sima, M. et al. (2020): “Assessing the Role of Ecosystems Services in the Sustainability of the Urban Environment: a multi-country analysis”, Journal of Cleaner Production
• Tošić, I., Mirosavljević, M., Pržulj, N., Barbir, J., Trkulja, V. (2019): “Effect of geotextile and agrotextile on some essential plant nutrients, vitamin C content and productivity of lettuce”, Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol. 79, No. 4.
• Barbir, J. (2016): Managing semi-natural habitats of pollinators within agro-ecosystems. Entomology, Ornithology & Herpetology. Vol. 5, Issue 1, pp. 1-3.
• Barbir, J., Badenes-Perez, F. R., Fernandez-Quintanilla, C., Dorado, J. (2016): Functionality of selected aromatic Lamiaceae in attracting pollinators in Central Spain. Journal of Economic Entomology. Vol. 109, Issue 2, pp.1-8.
• Barbir, J., Badenes-Perez, F. R., Fernandez-Quintanilla, C., Dorado, J.(2015): Can floral field margins improve pollination and seed production in coriander, Coriandrum sativum L. (Apiaceae)? Agricultural and Forest Entomology. Vol. 17, pp. 302–308
• Barbir, J., Badenes-Perez, F. R., Fernandez-Quintanilla, C., Dorado, J. (2015): The attractiveness of flowering herbaceous plants to bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) and hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae) in agro-ecosystems of Central Spain. Agricultural and Forest Entomology. Vol 17, Issue 1, pp. 20-28
• Barbir, J., Dorado, J., Fernández-Quintanilla, C., Blanusa, T., Maksimovic, C., Badenes-Pérez, F. R. (2014): Wild rocket – effect of water deficit on growth, flowering and attractiveness to pollinators. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B – Soil & Plant Science. Vol 64, Issue 6, pp. 482-492
• Barbir J., Prats Ferret M. (2011): “Assessment of the agricultural and domestic water usage by the women of N’Hambita village, Sofala province, Mozambique”, Life Sciences Series,  Vol 21, Issue 2, pp. 409-416
• Barbir, J., Leal Filho, W., Spiric, J. (2008): An appraisal of measures to cope with climate change in the Baltic Sea, Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal, Vol. 20, No. 1, pp. 82-91.

Book Editor

• Handbook of Climate Change and Biodiversity, Series: Climate Change Management, Springer, Eds. Walter Leal Filho, Jelena Barbir, Richard Preziosi

Book Chapters

• Barbir, J. et al. (2022): Moving from Conventional Plastics to Sustainable Solutions – Assessing Human Willingness to Change Current Practices. In: Leal Filho, W., Azul, A.M., Doni, F., Salvia, A.L. (eds) Handbook of Sustainability Science in the Future. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-68074-9_82-1
• Pabasara, A.G., Barbir, J., Rodriguez Lloveras, X. (2018): “Analysis of Existing Disaster Risk Reduction Programs and Enhancement of Capacity Development for Health Risks from Floods in Western Balkan”. Climate Change Adaptation in Eastern Europe: Managing risks and building resilience to climate change, Eds. Leal Filho, W., Trbic, G, Filipovic, D., Series: Climate Change Management, Springer

• Barbir, J., Rodriguez Lloveras, X., Aguado Martin, O.L (2018): “Impact of Climate Change on Sawfly (Suborder: Symphyta) Polinators in Andalusia Region, Spain”, Handbook of Climate Change and Biodiversity, Series: Climate Change Management, Springer
• Barbir, J., Leal Filho, W. (2012): “Socio-environmental Evaluation of Drip Irrigation System Implementation as a Climate Change Adaptation Measure Within the N´hambita Community Carbon Project Area, Mozambique”, pp. 663-684, Climate Change and the Sustainable Use of Water Resources, Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg