REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY AND GEOGRAPHICAL EDUCATION: CHANGES IN GLOBAL TRENDS IN MODERN SCHOOL GEOGRAPHY
Boris Avdić, Ranko Mirić, Nusret Drešković
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2020.42.09
UDC: 913:371.3
Abstract: Regional geography and geographical education: Changes in global trends in modern school geography. The position of regional geography in the system of geographical sciences is a topic that has been the subject of intense epistemologically and methodologically focused discussion within scientific realm at the global level since the middle of the 20th century. The initial outcome of these processes at the academic level was the marginalization of regional geography in the study of spatial phenomena, but since then there was a partial revitalization of the regional approach. In view of these changes, the place of regional geography within geographical education also began to be problematized. In this paper, it is conducted a critical review of selected academic articles from the last few decades that at least in a certain segment touch on this topic, as well as analysis of recent trends in school geography. This analysis suggests that it is difficult to find an adequate replacement for regional content, especially in the geographical education at lower levels of education, and that in many countries it still represents the basis or at least an important part of the geographical curriculum. However, at the same time, the need for change of teaching approach based on the excessive so-called regional inventory of space, by introducing general geographical concepts in the study of regional units of various levels, and putting them in the service of the development of critical thinking in students.
Keywords
Regional geography, geographical education, school geography
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 42, Year 2020. pg. 9-20
SELECTED CASES OF SUBAQUEOUS SOILS IN SLOVENIAN COASTAL WATERS
Blaž Repe, Alja Pristovšek
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2020.42.21
UDC: 911.2:631.4(497.4 Istra)
Abstract: Selected cases of subaqueous soils in Slovenian coastal waters The soil is mainly on the mainland, but also in shallow waters, the so-called subaqueous soils. Subaqueous soils form under the water surface, mainly on the bottom of shallow, stagnant waters such as bogs, swamps, lakes, and sea shallows. In St. Bartholomew, three subaqueous soil profiles were studied to investigate them in detail. The sites for recording the soil profiles were selected at random, with the aim of finding a different type of vegetation at each site. We found that the soils were influenced by almost the same factors of subaqueous soil formation; thus, the same soil forming processes of different intensity took place. Therefore, the same, very similar types of subaqueous soils were developed at each site. All samples were collected underwater using drainage pipes and by excavation. The samples were drained in the pipes. In the laboratory, visual observations and standard analysis were performed according to the horizons determined. According to the WRB classification, subaqueous soils in Slovenian coastal waters were classified asreference groups Gleysols and, Arenosols.
Keywords
soil geography, subaqueous soils, soil forming factors, soil forming processes, WRB classification, St. Bartholomew Bay, Slovenia
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 43, Year 2020. pg. 21- 37
SOCIAL INTEGRATION OF BOSNIAN-HERZEGOVINIAN CROATS IN CROATIA ON THE EXAMPLE OF OKRUG GORNJI
Jurica Botić, Tihomir Jeličić
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2020.42.39
UDC: 911.3:30(497.5 Dalmacija)
Abstract: Social integration of Bosnian-Herzegovinian Croats in Croatia on the example of Okrug Gornji The paper deals with the social integration of Bosnian-Herzegovinian Croats in Croatia on the example of the settlement of Okrug Gornji as a case study. Correlating the theoretical approaches of human geography and identity studies, the article deals with the phenomenon of migration as a research object in human geography through the relation of ethnic and regional identity as the factors of social integration of the immigrant population. The research proved that B&H Croats are mostly successfully integrated into the social context of Gornji Okrug without forms of spatial and social ghettoization. Being stronger than regional, the common ethnic (and religious) identity of domicile and immigrant population gives a positive impetus for successful integration of the immigrants.
Keywords
Bosnian-Herzegovinian Croats, Okrug Gornji, migration, identity, integration
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 42, Year 2020. pg. 39 - 55
TRENDS OF SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA IN PERIOD 2000-2018
Branislav Drašković
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2020.42.57
UDC: 911.37:711.4(497.6)"2000-2018"
Abstract: Trends of spatial development in Bosnia and Herzegovina in period 2000-2018 Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has undergone significant changes in land use during the last 20 years. According to CORINE Land Cover (CLC) artificial areas have increased spatial coverage, forests and semi-natural areas as well, while agricultural land has decreased. It is to be expected that such trends will continue, having in mind demographic processes, urbanization processes, infrastructure and economic projects, etc. The CLC project has started about 40 years ago and coordinated by the European Environment Agency (EEA). BiH has been participating in the project since 2000. Every six years, new data are pubished in form of land cover types and changes comparing to the previous period, so that trends in spatial development can be followed. In this regard, there are already four databases in BiH: for 2000, 2006, 2012 and the most recent for 2018. Data are obtained mainly by satellite image processing and divided into three levels: the first level contains 5 main classes (artificial surfaces, agricultural areas, forests and seminatural areas, wetlands and water bodies), the second level has 15 subclasses and the third level, the most detailed, has 44 subclasses. At the third level, there are distinction between similar land cover types, e.g. continuous and discontinuous urban areas or between broadleaved and coniferous forests, etc. This has resulted in a unique database that aims to determine the state and trends of spatial development, which is useful for creating strategic plans: in the field of spatial planning, forestry, agriculture, natural resources managemant, environment, etc.
Keywords
Spatial development, land cover, BiH, CLC project
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 42, Year 2020. pg. 57- 67
LIGHT POLLUTION IN SLOVENIA IN 2019 WITH SPECIAL REGARD TO NATURA 2000 AREAS
Igor Žiberna
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2020.42.69
UDC: 911.3:504(497.4)"2019"
Abstract: Light pollution in Slovenia in 2019 with special regard to Natura 2000 areas The article shows the state of light pollution in Slovenia. Remote sensing data from the Suomi satellite were analysed. Light pollution is shown by radiance expressed in nW/(sr cm2 ). In Slovenia, there are large differences in state of light polution. The most polluted areas are located in the area of larger settlements and in areas with higher levels of infrastructure. The spread of light does not stop at the borders of protected areas, so we also analyzed the state of light pollution in Natura 2000 sites in Slovenia. It turns out that the most lightpolluted areas are those that lie around larger settlements or suburbanised regions (Ljubljansko Barje, Šmarna gora, Drava).
Keywords
Light pollution, radiance, Natura 2000, Slovenia.
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 42, Year 2020. pg. 69- 81
SPATIAL DIFFERENTIATION OF THE IMPACT OF TRANSPORTATION ON PEOPLE'S EVERYDAY LIFE
Magdalena Makar, Slaven Gašparović
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2020.42.83
UDC: 911.3:338.7(497.4)
Abstract: Spatial differentiation of the impact of transportation on people's everyday life. The everyday activities of people urge the necessity of mobility in space, where spaces differ in their transportation characteristics, which leads to a different impact of transporation on the everyday life of the people who live in them. The Municipality of Sveti Ivan Žabno was chosen for the study as a case study of spatial differences in transporation characteristics. In this municipality there is a pronounced spatial polarization in terms of transportation characteristics. Thus, depending on the distance from the main transportation routes, it is possible to distinguish the areas with more favorable and less favorable transportation characteristics. The aim of this paper is to define the spatial differentiation of the impact of transportation on the everyday life of people living along and away from the main roads in the Municipality. The methodology of the study is based on the qualitative method of the interview and the use of GIS. Research has shown that young people and older people had more difficulties with transportation than adults. This was particularly pronounced in the part of the Municipality further away from the main transportation routes, where the possibility of using public transportation was difficult and the problem of the difficulty of people's participation in everyday activities was pronounced. Along the main roads the question of safety of pedestrians and cyclists arose due to the lack of sidewalks and cycle paths.
Keywords
impact of transportation, spatial differentiation, everyday life, Sveti Ivan Žabno,transportation geography.
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 42, Year 2020. pg. 83- 99
TOOLS FOR SUSTAINABLE AND SMART LAND USE: SLOVENIAN APPROACH FOR LAND REGENERATION SUPPORT
Barbara Lampič, Nejc Bobovnik, Lea Rebernik
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2020.42.101
UDC: 911.37:711.4(497.4)
Abstract: Tools for sustainable and smart land use: Slovenian approach for land regeneration support. Functionally degraded areas (FDAs) refer to not fully utilized or abandoned land with visible effects of previous use, and of lower utility value. Such areas may have potential for new development and ecological enhancement. In Slovenia, the first database of FDAs was created in 2017, where we developed a completely new spatial data layer in addition to the typology of FDAs and a methodological approach for systematic monitoring. In 2020, we updated the database in collaboration with spatial planners from all 212 Slovenian municipalities. To enable collaboration and to monitor changes in FDAs, we developed a custom application using the ArcGIS Online platform. The presented tools, a new database and an online application, can play an important role in the process of planning and decision making at different spatial levels. They could stop the expansion of built-up areas, contribute to more rational land use according to the principle of "no net land take", support the transition to a carbon-free society and enable active regeneration of degraded areas.
Keywords
functionally degraded areas, spatial planning, sustainable development, spatial database, zero land take, land recycling, participatory GIS, Slovenia
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 42, Year 2020. pg. 101- 115