Igor Žiberna, Nusret Drešković, Ranko Mirić
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2022.47.09
UDC: 502:528.8.04(497-011)“2013/2021“
Abstract: Remote sensing of light pollution in the Western Balkan countries
The article deals with the problem of light pollution in the area of the Western Balkan countries (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania). The survey presented in this article examines the radiance data obtained by remote sensing using the SUOMI satellite. The article shows the situation concerning light pollution between 2013 and 2021. It also makes an analysis of the changes in terms of light pollution by individual countries. The article also highlights the changes in the dark sky areas, which, with a specific set of measures to limit light pollution, could represent the future areas of the "Dark Sky" protected parks.
Keywords
Light pollution, remote sensing, Western Balkan
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Siniša Trkulja
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2022.47.23
UDC: 911.375(497:4)
Abstract: Reflections of the World Urban Forum in the Balkans
The World Urban Forum held eleven sessions of the global urban forum from 2002 to 2022. Modelled after the global urban forum, other urban forums take place before the global forum. Two urban forums were held in the Balkan countries in line with recommendations of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme UN Habitat in order to improve communication among diverse stakeholders in the area of urban development and prepare them for participation in the global urban forum. Experiences of Marmara region in Turkey and Serbia are shared in this paper to explain how the interaction between the global and other urban forums can open the way to improvement of urban development activities. The results could become more evident in the future since there could be more urban forums organized to take place in the Balkans.
Keywords
The Western Balkan urban development, the World Urban Forum, the National Urban Forum, the Balkans
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 47, Year 2022. pg. 23 - 32
Tena Božović
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2022.47.33
UDC: 911.3:338.485(497.16)“1992/2022“
Abstract: Montenegro three decades later – the current conditions and perspectives
Tourism, as a mass phenomenon of the modern times, characterized by poly-functionality, is an important component of national economies associated with all spheres of a society. With its numerous advantages, first in the area of direct economic impact that it has on income growth, employment and balancing of demographic circulation, tourism represents an important development factor of a society. It boosts a multi-layer social transformation that creates a basis for further directional development and strategic planning. This kind of holistic approach, where tourism represents a focal point of various economic elements, is a precondition for successful entrepreneurial growth that will serve as a foundation for the future development of a stable economy.
The time distance of several decades makes possible an effective set of ex post and ex ante analysis matrices that enable us to see manifestly the routes taken yesterday, today and tomorrow.. The goal of this thesis is to present a basic longitudinal analysis of Montenegro in its entrepreneurial and economic development, starting from the period of recession and stagnation towards the period of revival and development of solid foundations required to achieve European standards. In addition, it also aims at taking a more detailed look into the ways how to overcome the barriers set up by various social-political circumstances, providing an answer to the questions of what tourism potentials have been used so far and what future directions it should take in order to facilitate its own further development.
Keywords
Montenegro, tourism industry, decades of recovery, perspectives.
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 47, Year 2022. pg. 33- 50
Vuk Tvrtko Opačić
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2022.47.51
UDC: 911.3:38.48(497.15)
Abstract: Models for integration of Croatian Intangible Cultural Heritage into the tourism supply
Intangible cultural heritage has transformed itself increasingly into tourism products since the establishment of the UNESCO Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2008. Croatia recognised the cultural value of its intangible heritage early on, which is confirmed by 18 listed assets on one of the three lists under the UNSECO’s protection. The aim of the research is to develop models for the integration of Croatian intangible cultural heritage protected by UNESCO into the tourism supply. For this purpose, Croatian intangible cultural assets are divided into four categories: 1) knowledge and skills, 2) musical expressions, 3) customs, rituals and traditional manifestations, and 4) traditional crafts. The model proposed for each category is based on the tourist motivation and the main activities that intangible cultural heritage can stimulate in tourists, as well as on the tourism products through which intangible cultural assets can be included in the tourism supply of destinations.
Keywords
Intangible cultural heritage, UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists, tourist resource evaluation/ tourism valorisation, tourism product, tourism supply, Croatia
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 47, Year 2022. pg. 51- 69
Svemir Gorin, Blagoja Markoski, Ivan Radevski
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2022.47.71
UDC: 371,4[911.9:004 GIS] (497.17)
Abstract: Overview of the development of GIS in the education process in the Republic of North Macedonia
The paper presents an overview of the development of Geographic Information Systems in the educational system in the Republic of North Macedonia. It presents the period of development of geography and geographic education during the last century, while providing a more general review of the beginnings and the continuing course of development of GIS at the Institute of Geography at the Faculty of Natural Mathematics in Skopje, and across the public institutions in the Republic of North Macedonia overall.
The goal is to understand the cultural overview of the events related to the development of GIS, the exchange of experiences and benefits from the organization of the educational processes of the undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the Institute of Geography at the Faculty of Natural Mathematics in Skopje and the contribution and guidance by the GIS-trained (graduate and Master degree) personnel in the development of GIS techniques and technologies in the application and design activities in the Republic of North Macedonia.
The scientific contribution is multi-purpose in terms of advancing GIS techniques and technologies in various geographical and other disciplines, by recognizing the potentials that GIS has with regard to the work with massive databases and by obtaining more relevant analyses, automated process of creating various graphic and thematic cartographic database displays by using a content-based retrieval system.
Keywords
GIS, geography, education, study programs, Republic of North Macedonia
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 47, Year 2022. pg. 71- 82
Simon Kerma
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2022.47.83
UDC: 910[378.094:338.48](497.4:4-191)"311"Covid-19
Abstract: Study trips and fieldwork in sloveniantourism studies: experience from Turstica
The education system in Slovenia is generally supportive of study trips or school excursions, which are organised already at primary and secondary school level to give the pupils and students an additional opportunity to learn about their homeland and neighbouring regions/countries. Study trips and fieldwork are an essential form of the study process in Slovenian higher education as well. This is especially true for the field of geography and its related disciplines. The review of higher education programmes of tourism studies (in the period before the COVID-19 pandemic) shows the importance of practical training and acquiring different competencies through study trips and fieldwork – either while learning about business tourism systems or tourist offer in the selected destinations. In paper, we focus on the experiences of conducting study trips and fieldwork at the University of Primorska, Faculty of Tourism Studies - Turistica, which stands as the only higher education institution in Slovenia with a degree in tourism at all three levels (BSc, MA and PhD). Study trips are an integral part of the curriculum, especially in the first cycle programmes, dominated by the cultural tourism study programme, where humanistic views and approaches in tourism take substantial part (e.g., anthropology, ethnology and geography). At Turistica, various study trips and fieldwork take place, ranging from one-day or two-day excursions in the local and regional environment or across Slovenia, to multi-day study tours abroad. The most complex example is a one-week study trip to Prague and Berlin, which is a study to which we pay special attention in the paper. It is a successful model of fieldwork, which will, with appropriate modifications, also be used as a model for shaping and arranging the future study trip of Turistica’s students to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Keywords
Study trips, fieldwork, tourism studies, Turistica, Slovenia
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 47, Year 2022. pg. 83- 96
Végh Andor, Pap Norbert, Reményi Péter
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2022.47.97
UDC: 911.3:341.222(497.5:439 Baranja)
Abstract: The Baranya/Baranja border region
With the EU accession of Croatia in 2013, Hungary's longest non-EU border to date became an internal EU border. Its land border section cuts through Baranya county, the northern larger part of which belongs to Hungary while the southern smaller part to Croatia. The latter is confined by rivers (Danube, Drava) and state borders (Hungarian and Serbian), thus forming a unique, isolated region within Croatia, lacking real internal centres. We argue, after investigating several geographical aspects of Baranya/Baranja, that ongoing developments may lead to further integration of the border region.
Keywords
Baranya/Baranja, border, integration, cross-border cooperation
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 47, Year 2022. pg. 97- 116
Kristina Košić, Lazar Lazić, Igor Stamenković
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2022.47.117
UDC: 378.094[911.3:338.48](497.113)"451.30:451.60"
Abstract: 60 years of Geography development and 30 years of Tourism studies at the Department for Geography, Tourism and Hospitality Industry in Novi Sad
In 2022, the Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad is celebrating an important anniversary - 60 years of existence. This marks six decades of student education and development of study programs, scientific achievements and aspirations, spreading knowledge, cooperation with the economy, and all for the benefit of society as a whole. The department went through periods of great challenges, and it drew its greatest strength from a solid, primordial connection with space and people. The development of geographical thought, tourism as a scientific discipline and education in both areas, especially in Vojvodina, is inextricably linked to the Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management - through staff training, research, publishing and work on significant projects.
The study programs have kept pace with the times, accelerating the pace accompanied by the growth of quality every day and reflecting its place as a distinguished scientific and educational institution. The department, as well as the entire University of Novi Sad, has been involved in intensive processes of adaptation to international teaching and research standards in recent decades. Reform of the study system, inclusion in international research and study programs represent a challenge both for professors and researchers alike, as well as for society as a whole.
Keywords
Geography development, Tourism studies, researches, education
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 47, Year 2022. pg. 117- 127