THE ROLE OF GEOGRAPHY TEACHING IN THE FORMATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS OF STUDENTS
Anđelija Ivkov Džigurski, Ljubica Ivanović Bibić, Smiljana Đukičin Vučković, Jelena Milanković Jovanov
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2020.43.09
UDC: 372.89:502-057.874(497.11)
Abstract: The role of geography teaching in the formation of environmental consciousness of students. Environmental protection is one of the priorities in the curricula of all educational levels. Assuming that students do not show a sufficiently positive attitude towards the environment, it is necessary to point out the need for a better approach in the adoption of these contents. The aim of the research is to find out to what extent the mentioned values are present in the thinking and actions of children, in order to determine the way understanding of environmental consciousness is present. A pilot survey was conducted on a sample of 80 students from the 5th to the 8th grade. It has been confirmed that environmental values are known and acceptable to students, but their behavior is not based entirely on them. The analysis has shown that the environmental contents are not sufficiently used
Keywords
Environment, Ecology, Geography, Primary Education, Serbia.
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 43, Year 2020. pg. 9-20
RESIDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BRDA, SLOVENIA
Iris Skubin, Simon Kerma, Miha Koderman
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2020.43.21
UDC: 911.3:338.48(497.4 Brda)
Abstract: Residents’ perceptions of sustainable tourism development in the municipality of Brda, Slovenia. The concept of sustainable tourism development presupposes constant endeavour, ongoing monitoring, and improvement of all stakeholders involved in order to minimize the negative and maximize the positive effects of tourism. The authors of the paper examine a case study of the area of Goriška Brda (municipality of Brda), located in the western part of Slovenia along the border with Italy, where the predominant (traditional) economic activity is agriculture, and more recently tourism as well. The question is whether the development of tourism in Brda has been sustainable, and how it has affected the life of the local population. What are the perceptions of the local residents of the various effects of tourism in their municipality? Analysis of the state of tourism and a survey research on a representative sample of the local population highlighted predominantly positive influences and consequently positive perceptions. Many inhabitants of the Brda municipality are directly or indirectly dependent on tourism, so they are willing to overlook or minimize the existing negative effects.
Keywords
sustainable tourism, local population, analysis of tourism effects, municipality of Brda, Slovenia
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 43, Year 2020. pg. 21- 36
ANALYSIS OF LAND COVER CHANGES IN THE AREA OF THE TOWN OF GORAŽDE
Edin Hrelja, Amina Sivac, Aida Avdić, Ahmed Džaferagić
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2020.43.37
UDC: 911.3:711.061(497.6 Goražde)"1980-2018"
Abstract: Analysis of land cover changes in the area of the town of Goražde. The subject of the research is the analysis of the land cover changes in the area of the town of Goražde. In the period after 1995, throughout the entire Bosnia and Herzegovina, a visible spontaneous spatial planning contributed to significant changes in the land cover. The research aims to determine how many changes have taken place in the last few decades in the researched area when it comes to land cover. The analysis is based on topographic maps from 1980, Google Earth images, then Corina Land Cover images from 2000, 2006, 2012, and 2018. Research on the topic was conducted through several phases. The first part of the paper refers to determining the geographical location of the research area and defining all its components. The second part of the paper deals with a detailed analysis of all categories of land cover in the last twenty years. The third part of the paper involves a comparative analysis of quantitative and qualitative indicators of land cover in the town of Goražde. The complete procedure of the analysis was performed using GIS, where the corresponding databases were created and a cartographic visualization for the investigated area was performed.
Keywords
Goražde, planning, space, land cover changes, GIS.
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 43, Year 2020. pg. 37- 46
GEOECOLOGICAL CONTENTS IN THE GEOGRAPHY CURRICULUM IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OF THE CANTON OF SARAJEVO, 2003-2018
Aida Korjenić, Amra Banda, Amil Mehić
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2020.43.47
UDC: 372.891:502(497.6)"2003-2018"
Abstract: Geoecological contents in the geography curriculum in elementary schools of the Canton of Sarajevo, 2003-2018. Education reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina began in 2003, when the process of adopting the Framework Law on Education started. Reforms emerged as a need after the war (1992-1995) and the establishment of a new administrative and political arrangement in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The aim of this paper is to analyze the representation of ecological contents, teaching units, topics and lessons in the modern geography curriculum in elementary schools, which contribute to the development of pupils' awareness of the need for environmental protection. The analysis of the objectives and outcomes of learning geography curricula has shown, among other things, the emphasis or accent on environmental education and upbringing. During the work it was noted that teachers have quite enough motives, and certain progress in the realization of ecological activities in teaching geography of Sarajevo primary schools, however, more effort is needed in order to achieve all the aforementioned advantages of ecological education and upbringing.
Keywords
curriculum, geography, ecological content, primary schools, Sarajevo
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 43, Year 2020. pg. 47- 62
URBAN CHANGES AND PROBLEMS OF NOVI SAD IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Milka Bubalo Živković, Tamara Lukić, Bojan Đerčan
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2020.43.63
UDC: 911.37:312(497.113)"20"
Abstract: Urban changes and problems of Novi Sad in the 21st century. Novi Sad is the second-most populous city in Serbia. As an urban entity, and an immigration factor, its importance increased after the break-up of the former Yugoslavia. Due to the immigration of inhabitants, both from the former republics of Yugoslavia and from other parts of Serbia, population growth has led to morphological changes. The city expanded towards Futog, Rumenci and Bački Jarak. In addition, the city has undergone significant changes in the internal physiognomy, in the central parts of the city, as well as in the other parts. In the central parts of the city, efforts are being made to preserve old architectural buildings. However, in the eighties of the last century, the demolition of old buildings in the center began. In their place, they sprouted buildings of modern architecture, which do not fit into the previous style of construction, pertaining to the late 19th and early 20th century. This trend continued later throughout the 21st century. Particularly evident are the changes in the shift of individual, collective construction, which is characteristic of the center itself and the narrower and broader surroundings of the city's central parts. Collective housing facilities are springing up all over Novi Sad, depending on the investor. The style of construction is changing, as well as the purpose of some urban spaces. An additional problem is the increasing traffic load and congestion of roads, especially during the time of getting to school and work, as well as the time of return. These are just some of the apparent issues that Novi Sad faced in the post-socialist period, which need to be solved for the sustainability of an organized city.
Keywords
Novi Sad, urban change, problems
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 43, Year 2020. pg. 63- 72
THE IMPACT OF THE ELECTORAL LAWS ON ELECTORAL PARTICIPATION IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Nedžad Sijamhodžić, Boštjan Rogelj
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2020.43.73
UDC: 913:342.8(497.6)"1996-2018"
Abstract: The impact of the electoral laws on electoral participation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Electoral laws governing the election of members to the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina roughly follow the consociational model of institutional arrangements in ethnically divided societies. The existing laws have been widely criticized since its introduction in 1996. Most problematic is the restriction of passive and active voting rights of segments of the electorate. The legislation makes it impossible for voters to vote for representatives of their nationality or to run as candidates for their own national community. In this article, we want to investigate whether the dissatisfaction of this group of voter’s manifests in lower voter turnout and a larger number of invalid ballots. Analysis of election results in the 2018 election reveals a weak correlation between the share of “unrepresented voters” and voter turnout. Consequently, it can be argued that voter dissatisfaction with the electoral system is not reflected in reduced voter turnout. The opposite is true for the share of invalid ballots. The share of “unrepresented voters” and the share of invalid ballots shows a moderately strong correlation. Consequently, we can conclude that many voters, who are prevented by the electoral system from voting for a representative of their nationality, express their protest by casting an invalid ballot.
Keywords
Elections, Presidency of BiH, voter turnout, invalid ballots, Bosnia and Herzegovina
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 43, Year 2020. pg. 73- 88
CLASSIFICATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES IMPORTANT FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SREBRENICA
Senada Nezirović, Aida Bidžan-Gekić, Haris Gekić
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2020.43.89
UDC: 911.2:338(497.6 Srebrenica)"1981-2019"
Abstract: Classification of natural resources important for the economic development of the municipality of Srebrenica. The municipality of Srebrenica stretches along the central part of the Drina River in the northeastern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is connected via road with Zvornik, Bijeljina, Tuzla, and Sarajevo, and across the bridge on the river Drina with the municipality of Bajina Basta in the Republic of Serbia. The area of the municipality of Srebrenica has significant natural resources, ores, and minerals, forests, and waters. In this article, we have done an economicgeographical classification of natural resources based on the possibilities of their use. The article represents a contribution to the theoretical and practical research of modern processes of the economic-geographical development of the municipality of Srebrenica. Based on field research, previous knowledge, and various information and documents, we analyzed the spatial distribution of economic resources. By analyzing the spatial distribution of economic resources, we also presented their economic value and proposed guidelines for further use and protection.
Keywords
Srebrenica, natural resources, economic development
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 43, Year 2020. pg. 89- 107