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A snapshot of illicit firearm-trafficking and gun violence in Serbia
Get PDFSerbia is characterised by a high rate of both legal as well as illegal firearms possession, resulting from a cultural and historical tradition of firearms possession and production, and from its recent history of armed conflict and political instability. Firearms possession is dominated by young and middle-aged men and largely motivated by tradition, hunting and self-defence. Although the scope of illicit firearm possession is difficult to estimate, this possession is widely believed to be significant. The armed conflicts in the region have fuelled gun violence within Serbia and in other European countries. During these armed conflicts large amounts of firearms have ended up in the hands of civilians, where many of them have stayed for numerous years. An unknown share of these conflict legacy weapons have in recent decades, however, also been smuggled to other parts of Europe, where they are being used in the criminal milieu. Illegally-held conflict legacy firearms are not only trafficked out of the country, but also used by criminals – especially armed robbers – within the country. Gun violence in Serbia is mainly a ‘male phenomenon’ with male perpetrators and victims, with the exception of gun violence in a family context in which most victims are women. Gun violence in this context also tends to be far more lethal than in the criminal context and, like in other countries, frequently involve legally-held firearms
Emigration and Remittances During Covid-19: Evidence from North Macedonia and Serbia
Get PDFThis paper provides assessment of the changes in the scope
and transfer of the remittances in North Macedonia and Serbia, in light of
changes in the emigration abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis is based on the foreign data sources about emigration abroad, as well as
annual and monthly remittance data from national banks of both countries.
Emigration abroad from North Macedonia and Serbia in 2020 continued but with decreased intensity than in previous years. In 2020 compared
to 2019, the transfer of remittances through official channels is almost 50%
higher in North Macedonia and about 17% lower in Serbia, while in 2021
compared to 2020 it increased in both countries. It implicates significant shift
from informal to formal remittance channels due to travel restrictions. The
category of other current transfers related to the foreign exchange operations
in 2020 compared to 2019, noticed considerable decrease in both countries (for
two fifths in North Macedonia and for more than one fourth in Serbia). Their
decline is particularly emphasized in July and August due to less migrants’ arrivals. In 2021, the increased number of migrants in both countries results with
higher inflow of remittances in cash.
Changed transfer of the remittances imply need for: Development of
digital financial tools according the migrant’s needs; To stimulate the use of
bank cards for remittance recipients; Improvement of communication tools to promote financial literacy and encourage the use of digital services by migrants and their families; et
Flight Plan Preparation for Point Cloud Data Collection Utilizing the Laser Scanner ALS80HP
No full textThis article describes the production of a flight plan to acquire point cloud data with a Leica ALS80 laser
scanner to produce a high-resolution digital terrain model (DTM) as part of the IPA2014 project. When planning the
flight, it is vital to examine the project tasks, the aircraft’s technical prerequisites, and the laser scanner’s
characteristics, all of which influence the completion of the study. The initial part of the IPA2014 project, which intends
to develop flood risk maps, entails creating a flight plan to scan the area of interest.
Consequently, a summary of the project’s structure, technical circumstances, and implementation requirements is
provided through the planning of the flight plan. The objective, which is reflected in the effective flight planning and
meteorological events, has been fully attained, indicating the successful preparatory research that preceded the
planning and execution of the flight using the available aircraft and laser scanner Leica ALS80H
Istorijsko-sociološki osvrt na Institut društvenih nauka: društveni kontekst i institucionalno delovanje
No full textDrustvene promene u proteklih vise decenija podstakle su i razlicite transformacije u
radu i Funkcionisanju naucnih institucija. U lnstitutu drustvenih nauka naucnici su bili
strucni u okviru razlicitih disciplina vaznih za proucavanje i analizu Funkcionisanja drustva i
drzave. U dugo godisnjoj tradiciji Formirani su i naucni kadrovi ciji potencijal je trebalo da
omoguci prepoznatljivost nauke, u domacim i medunarodnim okvi rima. lstrazivanja su podsticala
zajednicko delovanje saradnika razlicitih profesionalnih profila ali kompatibilnog (drustvenog)
obrazovanja i do prinela su njegovoj prepoznatljivosti u javnosti, u razlicitim drustvenim
periodima. lnstitucionalni razvoj podrazumevao je i prolazak kroz krize i drustvene promene koje
su se reflektovale u drustvenim odnosima, odredivanju prioriteta u nacinu Funkcionisanja i
savladavanju prepreka u sprovodenju istrazivanja. Secanja nekadasnjih saradnika lnstituta drus
tvenih nauka omogucavaju nam uvide u interesovanja i teme istrazivanja i daju siru sliku o
drustvenim promenama i uticaju drustvenog konteksta na institucionalno delovanje. U skladu sa tim,
pojedinacna razmisljanja o oblicima naucnoistrazivackog delovanja povezacemo sa odnosom pre ma
institucionalnom, kao svojevrsni model prozimanja individualnog identiteta i identiteta
institucije. Dosadasnja istrazivanja i naucni uvidi treba da omoguce kontinuitet u
visegeneracijskoj spoznaji vaznih drus tvenih Fenomena
National identity predicts public health support during a global pandemic
Get PDFChanging collective behaviour and supporting non-pharmaceutical interventions is an important component in mitigating virus transmission during a pandemic. In a large international collaboration (Study 1, N = 49,968 across 67 countries), we investigated selfreported factors associated with public health behaviours (e.g., spatial distancing and stricter hygiene) and endorsed public policy interventions (e.g., closing bars and restaurants) during the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic (April-May 2020). Respondents who reported identifying more strongly with their nation consistently reported greater engagement in public health behaviours and support for public health policies. Results were similar for representative and non-representative national samples. Study 2 (N = 42 countries) conceptually replicated the central finding using aggregate indices of national identity (obtained using the World Values Survey) and a measure of actual behaviour change during the pandemic (obtained from Google mobility reports). Higher levels of national identification prior to the pandemic predicted lower mobility during the early stage of the pandemic (r = −0.40). We discuss the potential implications of links between national identity, leadership, and public health for managing COVID-19 and future pandemics
Economic and geopolitical aspect of the EU-China bilateral relations
Get PDFThe expected economic growth of the EU27 and China by 2025 will lead to a further increase in the share of the Chinese economy in world GDP and the overtaking of the EU economy in 2022. The main contribution of this paper is the presentation and analysis of IMF projected GDPs for China and the EU27 in the period 2020-25, and assessing the impact of divergent GDP growth trends of the two economic giants on the further development in their bilateral relations. Namely, since the change in the global economic position causes geopolitical consequences, it is clear that the very expectation of such trends influences the decisions of political and economic actors today - such as the signing of the investment agreement between Brussels and Beijing, despite Washington’s opposition. The EU’s response to China’s growing influence could be an attempt to mitigate Beijing’s strategic challenge by creating a stronger transatlantic partnership, but it is uncertain that Washington will be willing to offer significant concessions to Brussels. An alternative scenario could involve strengthening the EU’s „strategic autonomy”, which would imply an attempt at a more independent geopolitical positioning, which would enable better relations with China and easier access to the country’s huge market. The EU, the world’s largest trading bloc and the largest trading partner of as many as 80 countries, will find it difficult to come to terms with its subordinate role in Sino-US competition and will remain focused on exploring synergies with both powers
A critical review of the rise of the neoliberal concept in economic policy
Get PDFIn the 1980s, the neoliberal concept was imposed as an economic-political doctrine based on the claim that the free market efficiently allocated resources and ensured world prosperity and peace. The aim of this paper is to try to provide one of the possible interpretations of neoliberal economy on the basis of the analysis of the development of economic thought. The foundations of liberal economy are defined by classical political economy, and the contribution was made by the neoclassical school of economics, but also other directions in the development of economic thought. Although proponents of the neoliberal economy have advocated liberalization and privatization to improve the general well-being of society, the global economic crisis and the COVID-19 crisis have shown the misconceptions and contradictions of neoliberal results that are not only ineffective in times of crisis but also contribute to global inequality
Demographic Challenges in Serbia
No full textThe present chapter focuses on fertility and mortality problems as the two big demographic challenges facing Serbia. The trend of the average number of live births to women who were past the reproductive age in 2011, considered by age cohorts, indicates an early below-replacement fertility and a long period in which the number of live births per woman was stable at the value of 1.8. Although younger cohorts have yet to age beyond their reproductive years, markedly lower average number of live births by women aged between 36 and 40 compared to women aged 41 and over in 2011 will probably deepen due to completed fertility declining below the 1.8 mark. At the same time, Serbia is struggling with high premature mortality. Premature deaths of middle-aged people, but also younger, reproductively capable people, have effect on the economy, childbearing, and depopulation. In Serbia, men are dying more prematurely than women. About half of all deaths of men younger than 75 in 2015 could have been avoided by either prevention or adequate and timely healthcare. Big urban centres are much better off in this regard, unlike more remote regions which often lack good healthcare services
Migration and Mobility Patterns in Serbia
No full textPopulation mobility across borders and boundaries is of major relevance for shaping and development of both the areas of origin and destination as well as social relations between them. Building on the literature on migration, this chapter highlights different types of spatial mobility of the population in Serbia, focusing on international migration, internal migration and commuting. Although they can have common determinants, and some of them can also have the same societal effects, those population movements are characterized by a distinct type of administrative crossing and duration of residence at the destination. In Serbia, the migration type is even more blurred due to the state changing boundaries dating from the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. The majority of the population covered by those population movements are individuals who are active in the workforce while gender dynamics of migration is becoming more noticeable
The Geography of Serbia : Nature, People, Economy
No full textThe book offers a comprehensive regional geography synthesis of the most important physical and human spatial processes that shaped Serbia and led to many interesting regional issues, not only to Serbia but to the Balkans and Europe. The book provides an overall view on the Serbian physical environment, its population and economy. It also highlights important regional issues such as regional disparities and depopulation, sustainable development and ecological issues and rural economy in the context of rural area development, which have been shaped by different political and historical processes