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(In)consistent patterns of residential socioeconomic segregation in Belgrade, Serbia
No full textThis paper explores contemporary socioeconomic segregation in Belgrade by considering contextually sensitive key underlying factors. The segregation pattern has been analyzed at the census tract level by using aggregated data on occupational structure as an approximation of a tracts’ socioeconomic status. It has been proven that the most prevailing characteristic of segregation in Belgrade is the decline of the socioeconomic status from the center to the
periphery. This is mostly the result of peripheral informality, a process that has been a constant urban defining factor for nearly a century and a half. Peripheral informality has been perpetuated by the widespread urban poverty that was commonly pushed outward into spontaneously built neighborhoods, while the focus of elites has remained on the city center, thus preserving its prestige. Revolutionary socialist urbanism introduced large modernist estates that served
the declared egalitarian ideology and constituted neighborhoods with mixed socioeconomic status, and these were placed as a buffer area between the contrasting center and periphery. Post-socialist privatization and the emergence of the housing market set the scene for residential mobility not prescribed by centralized allocation policies but by the residents’ housing needs and preferences. The neoliberals’ current urban development trajectory, through gentrification-like processes, is erasing pockets of socioeconomic irregularities that highlight the existing center-periphery polarization
Cloudiness and water from cloud seeding in connection with plants distribution in the Republic of Moldov
No full textClouds play an important role in maintaining the balance in the environment. Cloudiness can influence numerous important ecological drivers, including growth, survival and distribution of plants. The cloud cover dynamics and distribution may provide key information for delineating various types of plant and species distribution. During a year, different types of clouds on a territory can influence the distribution of plants and potential of cloud seeding. New properties of cloudiness may be important for new ecological patterns and new adapted values of ecological drivers. In the territory of the Republic of Moldova, 30 years of cloudiness were taken to show new distribution of clouds properties and their influence on sunflower (Helianthus annus L.) and grapes (Vitis vinifera). The main result of this research is the first established map with the location of water derived from cloud seeding. In the last decade (2010–2020), the cloudiness increased by more than 15%. Another important focus of this research is the possibility of cloud seeding in line with recent deficit of precipitation, especially in dry areas. The territory of Moldova has 37% of semiarid and 6% of arid zones. The distribution and the potential of cloud seeding has been analyzed by means of Remote Sensing and GIS techniques and methodology, along with the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer. Satellite data in the resolution of 1 km2 were downloaded for the period between 1990 and 2020. The exact distribution of clouds helped to determine the belts for the potential irrigation of crops. Extremely low cloudiness and a long period of drought may jeopardize the agricultural sector in the Republic of Moldova, and therefore, the irrigation from alternative water sources is of utmost importance
Cartogrphic generalization of settlements on topographic maps
Get PDFZbog velikog privrednog, kulturnog, političkog i vojnog značaja, naseljena mesta su jedan od
najznačajnijih elementata na topografskim kartama. U zavisnosti od karakteristike naseljenog mesta i
razmere topografske karte razlikuje se način prikaza naseljenog mesta i ispis toponima. U eri digitalne
kartografije velika pažnja se posvećuje automatizaciji procesa kartografske generalizacije i razvoju alata za
automatsko uopštavanje sadržaja. U ovom radu su objašnjeni modeli i procedure za karografsku
generalizaciju naseljenih mesta prilikom izrade topografskih karata kompletnog razmernog niza.Due to their great economic, cultural, political and military significance, settlements are one of the
most important elements on topographic maps. Depending on the characteristics of the settlement and the
scale of the topographic map, the way of displaying the settlement and toponyms differs. In the era of the
digital cartography more attention is paid to the automation process of cartography genralization and
developing tools for automatic generalization of content. This paper explains the models and procedures for
cartografhic generalzation of settlements during the production a complete scale of topographic maps.Urednici: Zorica Mladenović, Mladen Stamenkovi
Prirodne i antropogene vrednosti u funkciji razvoja turizma na planini Cer
Get PDFPredmet istraživanja rada su prirodne i antropogene vrednosti planine Cer. Zahvaljujući tim vrednostima, 2019. godine pokrenut je postupak proglašenja Predela izuzetnih odlika, ali zaštita i dalje nije realizovana. Na ovoj teritoriji nisu iskorišćeni potencijali za
razvoj turizma. Zadatak rada je analizirati prirodne i antropogene vrednosti koje mogu biti u
funkciji razvoja turizma. Prirodni potencijali su raznovrsni geomorfološki oblici, klimatske karakteristike, očuvanost predela, kao i bogat biodiverzitet, sa akcentom na ornitofauni. Kako
bi se zaštitile ugrožene vrste ptica i njihova staništa, Uredbom o ekološkoj mreži („Službeni
glasnik RS”, br. 102/10), deo planine Cer je proglašen IBA područjem. Antropogene vrednosti od značaja za razvoj turizma su geodiverzitet, verski i istorijski objekti i ruralni predeli.
Turističke potencijale planine Cer treba usmeriti ka razvoju letnjeg, kulturno-istorijskog,
obrazovnog i verskog turizma, seoskog i etno, zdravstvenog i sportsko-rekreativnog turizma
i ekoturizma. Neophodno je sačuvati sve posebnosti planine Cer, a to se postiže ulaganjem
u održivi razvoj turizma i očuvanjem zdrave životne sredine. Osnovna ograničenja ostvarivanja takvih ciljeva su neadekvatna strategija razvoja turizma planine Cer i nedovoljna
informisanost stanovništva. U radu su kartografski prikazane saobraćajnice, ruralna naselja,
kulturni, istorijski i verski objekti, banjsko naselje, vikend naselja i turistička zona sa izletištima i vidikovcima. Cilj istraživanja je prikazati potencijal razvoja različitih vidova turizma
na planini Cer. Metod SWOT analize korišćen je za izvođenje zaključaka o razvoju turizma.
U radu su, takođe, korišćeni metodi analize, sinteze i komparativni metod. Upotrebom GIS
alata (program QGIS 3.16.) rezultati istraživanja su kartografski prikazani.Urednik: Ivan Novkovi
Possibilities and limitations of rural tourism development in the Municipality of Topola
Get PDFПочетком 21. века јављају се специфични облици туризма међу којима се издваја
рурални туризам. Туристима је важан лични доживљај, као и посебна искуства са локалним
становништвом. Туристи све више бирају мирније туристичке дестинације са богатим природним
и културним ресурсима. С обзиром на то да су миграције становништва на релацији село-град
све чешће, развој туризма у руралним просторима чини једну од стратегија за њихово очување.
Повећањем запослености и прихода кроз туризам значајно се могу побољшати услови живота
руралног становништва, али и унапредити друге привредне активности. Општина Топола, као
једна од географских целина Шумадије, одликују се бројним могућности за развој туризма у
руралним просторима. Поред очуване животне средине и традиције, истовремено делује велики
број ограничавајућих фактора спречавајући развој руралног туризма. На основу предности и
ограничења, односно могућих типова туристичких искустава у појединим руралним просторима
могуће је издвојити неколико модела будућег туристичког развоја. Општина Топола је за
пољопривреду један од најзначајнијих простора у Србији и представља синоним виноградарске
и воћарске производње. Позната је туристичка дестинација и располаже специфичностима и
потенцијалима који чине ослонац убрзаном развоју предузетништва и заустављању миграција.At the beginning of the 21st century, specific forms of tourism appear, among which rural
tourism stands out. Personal experience is important for tourists, as well as special experiences with the
local population. Tourists are increasingly choosing quieter tourist destinations with rich natural and
cultural resources. Given that rural-urban migration is becoming more frequent, the development of
tourism in rural areas is one of the strategies for their preservation. Increasing employment and income
through tourism can significantly improve the living conditions of the rural population, but also improve
other economic activities. The Municipality of Topola, as one of the geographical units of Šumadija, is
characterized by numerous opportunities for the development of tourism in rural areas. In addition to the
preserved environment and tradition, a large number of limiting factors act at the same time, preventing
significant development of rural tourism. Based on the advantages and limitations, ie possible types
of tourist experiences in certain rural areas it is possible to single out several models of future tourist
development. The Municipality of Topola is one of the most important areas in Serbia for agriculture
and is synonymous with viticulture and fruit production. It is a well-known tourist destination and
has specifics and potentials that support the accelerated development of entrepreneurship and stopping
migration.Уредници: Сања Павловић, Марија Белиј Радин, Марина Веси
Are Image and Quality of Tourist Services Strategic Determinants of Satisfaction? Millennials’ Perspective in Emerging Destinations
Get PDFThis study aims to investigate the level of satisfaction of foreign tourists, specifically
millennials, based on different dimensions of destination image and the quality of the tourist services in Belgrade, the capital of the Republic of Serbia, as an emerging destination. Despite the tarnished image attached to the city after the Yugoslav Wars and the economic crisis in the 1990s, this emerging destination is becoming more popular among foreign visitors. A sample of 359 international tourists was surveyed. Structural equation modelling was used to test the relationships between the constructs. The results confirmed the positive effects of image and quality on satisfaction as well as a positive and direct effect of image on quality. Moreover, there was a partial mediation of quality between image and satisfaction. The findings have significant marketing and management implications for destination stakeholders. They provide useful insights for choosing effective strategies and an appropriate business tourism model in emerging destinations that can further help them to become more competitive
Популациона Политика
Get PDFЧовечанство је одувек исказивало интерес за проблеме демограф-
ског развитка, а зачеци популационе политике сежу далеко пре поја-
ве основних демографских знања. Питања демографског развитка
саставни су део функционисања сваког друштва, на различите начине
утичу на многе аспекте живота појединца, а држава је, по природи
ствари, најодговорнија и најзаинтересованија за управљање демо-
графским развитком сопственог становништва. У том смислу се овај
уџбеник обраћа како студентима који се на различите начине баве
питањима развитка становништва, тако и креаторима јавних полити-
ка, али и свим доносиоцима одлука и заинтересованим странама које
могу бити од значаја за демографски развитак. Једна од мисија овог
уџбеника, између осталог, јесте и да демистификује улогу и место по-
пулационе политике у систему наука и самој демографији, али и њену
улогу, место и значај у тежњи ка држави благостања. Уколико држава
благостања јесте императив, онда је свеобухватна, динамичка, одго-
ворна и научно утемељена популациона политика обавезни саставни
део механизма за достизање овог циља. Популациона политика мора
бити један од инструмената државног апарата који се стара за добро-
бит сопственог становништва
Revitalizacija naselja zaštićenih planinskih prostora Srbije
Get PDFProstor Srbije duže od pola veka karakteriše proces izrazite socio-ekonomske i ekološke
polarizacije. Ovaj obrazac je zastupljen od lokalnog, preko regionalnog do nacionalnog nivoa.
Planinske prostore karakteriše relativna očuvanost ekoloških, na jednoj strani i devastacija socio-
ekonomskih resursa i uslova, na drugoj. Zato je zaštita životne sredine i prostora tokom proteklog
vremena najčešće bila usmerena prema ekološki očuvanim planinskim teritorijama. Međutim,
vremenom je ova zaštita postala nova determinanta ograničenja njihovog socio-ekonomskog razvoja.
Ova nova spoljna funkcija i nametnuta ekološka ograničenja dodatno redukuju razvojni kapacitet ovih
teritorija i njihovih naselja. Osim nekoliko primera očuvanja i podizanja gornje granice privrednih i
naseobinskih aktivnosti (turistički centri) planinske prostore Srbije dominantno karakteriše socio-
ekonomski zastoj i nazadovanje, a sve češće i populacioni i naseobinski slom. Niska koncentracija,
disperznost i smanjena vitalnost stanovništva i naselja dodatno otežavajaju i poskupljuju održavanje i
opremanje infrastrukture na ovim prostorima. Ovakve tendencije vode uvećanju nevalorizovanih
potencijala (prirodnih i socijanih) nacionalne teritorije. Vremenom razvojne disproporcije mogu
postati ograničavajući faktor realizacije drugih strateških ciljeva egzistencije i razvoja države. Zato
socio-ekonomsku obnovu ovih prostora, sa težištem na revitalizaciji naselja, treba shvatiti kao potrebu da se recentno stanje sanira a razvojni tokovi usmere u pravcu najmanjih ukupnih negativnih efekata.Urednici: Velimir Šećerov, Dejan S. Đorđević, Zoran Radosavljević, Marija R. Jefti
Impact of precipitation and human activities on suspended sediment transport load in the Velika Morava River Basin (Serbia)
Get PDFSediment transport time series have shown a severe change in the suspended sediment load transported by the Velika Morava
River (Republic of Serbia) during the last few decades. The research objectives of this study were to determine the suspended
sediment trends, and to assess the impact of variations in precipitation and human activities on the suspended sediment load.
The causes and timing of this severe decrease were analyzed, and the results show that there has been a signifcant sudden
shift downwards for the suspended sediment load (p<0.0001) during the research period. The change points for sediment load
were very similar and the transition years all ranged between 1982 and 1984. The combined efects of precipitation and human
activities are responsible for the decrease in the suspended sediment load, with human activity being the most active factor in
the sediment regime changes. The contribution rate for human activities amounts to 87.7–91.9%, while precipitation explains
8.1–12.3% of the reduction in the suspended sediment load. The processes of deagrarization and depopulation had an infuence
on the sediment load decrease in the study area. The results of the spatial autocorrelation analysis of rural settlements showed
that the reduction in sediment was due to the process of depopulation and the large reduction in the amount of arable land in
rural areas and settlements. The changes in sediment regimes were also infuenced by soil and water conservation programmes
Estimation of potential soil erosion reduction using GIS-based RUSLE under different land cover management models: A case study of Pale Municipality, B&H
No full textSpatial assessment of soil erosion is an important indicator of ecological soil change and global environmental changes. This is especially true for countries with rich forest cover such as Bosnia and Herzegovina. In this study, the risk of soil erosion was assessed using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) model and the impact of changes in the forest ecosystem, current conditions were compared with possible future forest management scenarios, and measures and solutions were proposed to reduce soil erodibility in vulnerable areas of the Pale Municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The studied area is at increased risk of soil erosion due to natural conditions (mountain relief, climate change, and the frequency of extreme climatic events—drought and heavy rains, which occur more and more frequently in a short period of time) and due to anthropogenic factors, such as large-scale deforestation and conversion of mountain areas for tourism purposes, tracing and construction of ski slopes and ski resorts in general, and expansion of settlements. All this leads to threats to water conservation areas, landslides, floods, forest fires, and additional reduction of forest areas due to drying of forests and expansion of settlements. GIS as a tool provides us with a quick and accurate way to find possible solutions to problems resulting from the intensive use and inadequate monitoring. In this study, we have tried to offer possible solutions and show the benefits that can be obtained by varying the factors that affect soil erodibility and depend on vegetation cover, that is, land use (C-factor). This study presents the application of RUSLE methods in combination with GIS for the purpose of planning economic activities, such as winter tourism development in the community of Pale. An increase in soil loss due to inappropriate land use was found, with the average annual soil loss due to deforestation in the ski area increasing to 909.43 t ha−1 year−1