Z. Zhivikj

Most-cited papers

1. Synbiotic loaded chitosan-Ca-alginate microparticles reduces inflammation in the TNBS model of rat colitis.

   T. Ivanovska, K. Mladenovska, Z. Zhivikj, M. Pavlova +3 more

   2017International journal of pharmaceutics46 citations

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2. Rapid quantification models for assessing melamine adulteration in sport nutrition supplements via benchtop and portable NIRS instruments.

   K. Shutevska, Ana Marija Bajatovska, L. Anastasova, Z. Zhivikj +5 more

   2024Spectrochimica Acta Part A - Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy13 citations

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3. Assessment of microbial contamination of drinking water with total coliform bacteria and Escherichia coli in the Bitola region

   M. Nedelkova, Angela Delova, Tanja Petreska Ivanovska, Z. Zhivikj +1 more

   2019Macedonian Pharmaceutical Bulletin6 citations Open access

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4. Application of Lactobacillus casei 01 and oligofructose-enriched inulin in ayran

   Tanja Petreska Ivanovska, Z. Zhivikj, Liljana Bogdanovska, K. Mladenovska +1 more

   2018Macedonian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering5 citations Open access

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5. Natural products in the management of obesity

   I. Davkova, Z. Zhivikj, J. Kukić-Marković, I. Cvetkovik-Karanfilova +3 more

   2024Arhiv za farmaciju4 citations Open access

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6. Consumer perception of risk-benefit of weight loss supplements and building safety

   Z. Zhivikj, Tanja Petreska Ivanovska, Marija Karapandjova, S. Kulevanova +2 more

   20204 citations Open access

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7. Safety issues of herbal weight loss dietary supplements: Hepatotoxicity and adulteration

   Z. Zhivikj, Tanja Petreska-Ivanovska, M. Karapandzova, S. Kulevanova +2 more

   2024Arhiv za farmaciju3 citations Open access

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8. Analyzing food supplements to enhance erectile system function for the presence of undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil using HPLC-dad

   Z. Bozhinoska, Z. Zhivikj, Stefanija Ubavkova, Marija Bujaroska-Perkovikj +3 more

   2025Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society2 citations Open access

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9. The role of alcohol and patterns of alcohol-related deaths in Republic of North Macedonia within the period 2007–2020

   Marija Bujaroska Perkovikj, L. Anastasova, A. Stankov, Z. Zhivikj +2 more

   2023Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology2 citations

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10. Principal component analysis of sensory attributes of calcium- and magnesium enriched milk

    L. Anastasova, Tanja Petreska Ivanovska, Z. Zhivikj, K. Shutevska +2 more

    20202 citations Open access

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11. Influence of oligofructose-enriched inulin on survival of microencapsulated Lactobacillus casei 01 and adhesive properties of synbiotic microparticles

    T. Ivanovska, Z. Zhivikj, K. Mladenovska, L. Petrushevska-Tozi

    20152 citations Open access

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12. Toxicity screening of weight loss tea products by Brine Shrimp Lethality Assay

    Ana Marija Bajatovska, Z. Zhivikj, K. Shutevska, M. Karapandzova +3 more

    2023Macedonian Pharmaceutical Bulletin1 citations Open access

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13. Toxicity of food supplements as an adjuvant for COVID-19 treatment or prevention

    Z. Zhivikj, T. Ivanovska, L. Petrushevska-Tozi, T. Panovska

    2022Journal of Tropical Life Science1 citations Open access

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14. Evaluation of Tanacetum vulgare L. and Juniperus communis L. biocompatibility limitations in eukaryotic cells

    K. Shutevska, Z. Zhivikj, Sevda Sofronievska, Ana Marija Bajatovska +5 more

    2022Macedonian Pharmaceutical Bulletin1 citations Open access

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15. Concentration of heavy metals in spring waters of Kochani and their impact on human health

    Emilija Serafimova Mijalova, Elena Tortevska Danilov, Vasil Pendevski, Z. Zhivikj +2 more

    2022681 citations Open access

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16. The relevance of nutrition as a step forward to combat COVID-19

    Z. Zhivikj, Tanja Petreska Ivanovska, L. Petrushevska-Tozi

    20211 citations Open access

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17. Mineral enrichment of milk – nutritional benefits and future perspectives

    L. Anastasova, Tanja Petreska Ivanovska, Z. Zhivikj, R. Petkovska +1 more

    20201 citations Open access

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18. Analysis of ergosterol as a potential contaminant in two herbal raw materials

    Kristina Varsamovska, Z. Zhivikj, Marina Topkoska, T. Kadifkova-Panovska +2 more

    20201 citations Open access

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19. Optimized and validated HPLC method for simultaneous quantification of rutin and verbascoside in multicomponent herbal mixture for wound healing

    I. Davkova, Z. Zhivikj, A. Trajkovska Matevska, V. Stoilkovska Gjorgievska +3 more

    2026Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society0 citations Open access

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20. In Vitro Analysis of AKR1D1 Interactions with Clopidogrel: Effects on Enzyme Activity and Gene Expression

    K. Shutevska, Panovska T Kadifkova, Z. Zhivikj, Nestorovska A Kapedanovska

    2024Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics0 citations Open access

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21. Analysis of total aflatoxins in commercially available cereal products in the Republic of North Macedonia

    Elena Dimovska, Z. Zhivikj, E. Gavazova, Tanja Petreska Ivanovska +1 more

    2023Macedonian Pharmaceutical Bulletin0 citations Open access

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22. Evaluation of weight loss supplements toxicity in rifampicin pretreated HepG2 cells

    Z. Zhivikj, L. Petrushevska-Tozi, N. Geškovski, K. Shutevska +4 more

    2023Macedonian Pharmaceutical Bulletin0 citations Open access

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23. Incidence of β-lactoglobulin intolerance among lactose intolerance suspected population and diagnostic approach

    Boban Dobrevski, Tanja Petreska Ivanovska, Z. Zhivikj, Olgica Sibinovska +3 more

    2022Macedonian Pharmaceutical Bulletin0 citations Open access

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24. Alcohol involvement in fatal traffic accidents

    M. Bujaroska, L. Anastasova, Z. Zhivikj, Z. Bozhinoska +4 more

    2022Macedonian Pharmaceutical Bulletin0 citations Open access

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25. Assessment of dietary supplement consumption in Republic of North Macedonia during the COVID 19 pandemic

    Z. Zhivikj, Ana Marija Bajatovska, Tanja Petreska Ivanovska, Marijana Lonchar Velkova +1 more

    2022Macedonian Pharmaceutical Bulletin0 citations Open access

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26. Toxicity assessment of weight loss supplements and possible interaction risk with lipid-lowering and antihypertensive drugs in HepG2 cell line

    Z. Zhivikj, L. Petrushevska-Tozi, N. Geškovski, K. Shutevska +4 more

    2022Macedonian Pharmaceutical Bulletin0 citations Open access

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27. The importance of AKR1D1 enzyme in drug metabolism

    K. Shutevska, Z. Zhivikj, A. Dimkovski, Nikola Geshkovski +3 more

    2022Macedonian Pharmaceutical Bulletin0 citations Open access

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28. Cytotoxic screening of selected Cannabis cultivars using brine shrimp lethality assay

    Z. Zhivikj, K. Shutevska, Ana Marija Bajatovska, Sevda Sofronievska +6 more

    2022Macedonian Pharmaceutical Bulletin0 citations Open access

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29. Validation of HPLC-DAD method for analysis of sibutramine, fluoxetine, caffeine, theobromine and phenolphthalein as potential adulterants in weight loss dietary supplements

    Z. Zhivikj, M. Karapandzova, K. Brezovska, Tanja Petreska Ivanovska +4 more

    2022Macedonian Pharmaceutical Bulletin0 citations Open access

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30. Relevance of dietary and lifestyle patterns in metabolic syndrome management

    Dragana Mladenovska Koleva, Tanja Petreska Ivanovska, Z. Zhivikj, L. Petrushevska-Tozi

    2022Macedonian Pharmaceutical Bulletin0 citations Open access

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31. Regulatory status of nutraceuticals – is it rationale to rethink?

    Tanja Petreska Ivanovska, Z. Zhivikj, L. Petrushevska-Tozi

    20200 citations Open access

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32. Annual variation of fluoride level in drinking water in certain regions of the Republic of North Macedonia

    Lirije Hamiti Alil, Rejhan Muhamed Djumkar, M. Kochubovski, Tanja Petreska Ivanovska +3 more

    2019Macedonian Pharmaceutical Bulletin0 citations Open access

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