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Beliefs and opinions of students in Varaždin about obesity
No full textUvod: Pretilost je ozbiljan javnozdravstveni problem koji se definira kao prekomjerno nakupljanje masnog tkiva u tijelu pri čemu indeks tjelesne mase (BMI) iznad 24.9 kg/m² predstavlja pretilost. Pretilost smanjuje kvalitetu života i može uzrokovati niz ozbiljnih zdravstvenih problema. Unatoč naporima u prevenciji, stope pretilosti rastu diljem svijeta, a posebno u Europi i SAD-u.
Cilj: procijeniti stavove i uvjerenja studenata u „Studentskom domu Varaždin“ o uzrocima pretilosti.
Metode: Istraživanje je provedeno kod studenata uz pomoć anonimne ankete u Google Forms formatu, dostupne članovima Facebook grupe „Studentski dom Varaždin“. U istraživanju je korišten originalni upitnik „The measurement of attitudes toward and beliefs about obese persons“ koji su razvili Allison D. B., Basile V. C. & Yuker H. E. (1991.), objavljen u 'International Journal of Eating Disorders'.
Rezultati: Rezultati su pokazali visoku svijest ispitanika o pretilosti i njezinom utjecaju na život. Većina ispitanika se složila da je pretilost uzrokovana manjkom tjelesne aktivnosti i lošim prehrambenim navikama.
Rasprava: Prevencija pretilosti kroz promicanje zdravih prehrambenih navika i fizičke aktivnosti od djetinjstva ključna je za smanjenje globalnih stopa pretilosti. Edukacija mladih i podizanje svijesti o pretilosti igraju važnu ulogu u borbi protiv ove epidemije. Fizioterapija je također korisna u rehabilitaciji pretilih osoba, smanjujući bolove i pritisak na zglobne strukture.Introduction: obesity is a serious public health problem that is defined as excessive accumulation of fat tissue in the body, with a body mass index (BMI) above 24.9 kg/m² representing obesity. Obesity reduces the quality of life and can cause a number of serious health problems. Despite prevention efforts, obesity rates are rising worldwide, especially in Europe and the US.
Objective: to evaluate the attitudes and beliefs of students in the Varaždin Student Dormitory about the causes of obesity.
Methods: The research was conducted on students with the help of an anonymous survey in Google Forms format, available to members of the Facebook group "Studentski dom Varaždin". The research used the original questionnaire "The measurement of attitudes toward and beliefs about obese persons" developed by Allison D. B., Basile V. C. & Yuker H. E. (1991), published in the "International Journal of Eating Disorders".
Results: The results showed a high awareness of the respondents about obesity and its impact on life. Most respondents agreed that obesity is caused by lack of physical activity and bad eating habits.
Discussion: Prevention of obesity through the promotion of healthy eating habits and physical activity from childhood is essential to reducing global obesity rates. Education of young people and raising awareness about obesity play an important role in the fight against this epidemic. Physiotherapy is also useful in the rehabilitation of obese people, reducing pain and pressure on joint structures
Designing an Interview Book: Generation Z and Social Media
No full textDruštvene mreže su duboko ukorijenjene u svakodnevicu mlade generacije, pružajući im mogućnosti za socijalnu interakciju, informiranost i podršku. Iako ove digitalne platforme omogućuju povezivanje i olakšavaju komunikaciju na globalnoj razini, one također donose značajne emocionalne izazove koji mogu utjecati na mentalno zdravlje mladih.Social media is deeply embedded in the daily lives of the younger generation, offering them opportunities for social interaction, information, and support. While these digital platforms enable connection and facilitate communication on a global scale, they also bring significant emotional challenges that can affect the mental health of young people
Production of a short film: "Smiren"
No full textZavršni rad se sastoji od teorijskog dijela gdje je obrađena tema povijesti filma, raznih žanrova te
filmskog pristupa žanrovima. Drugi dio rada temelji se na izradi kratkometražnog igranog filma
„Smiren“ žanra triler. Cijeli proces produkcije obrazložen je korak po korak kako bi se istakla
problematika i postupak svakog procesa u filmskoj produkciji od koncepta do finalne distribucije
filma. Da bi rad bio što razumljiviji svaki korak je argumentiran i popraćen vizualnim
materijalima.The final paper consists of a theoretical part that covers the history of film, various genres, and
the cinematic approach to genres. The second part of the paper is based on the creation of a short
film titled "Smiren," which is a thriller. The entire production process is explained step by step to
highlight the issues and procedures involved in each phase of film production, from concept to
final distribution of the film. To make the paper as comprehensible as possible, each step is
supported by arguments and accompanied by visual materials
Shared mobility in EU and HR
No full textPrometne gužve i zagađenje uzrokovano sve većom koncentracijom automobila u urbanim središtima predstavljaju veliki problem, a svakodnevni život gotovo pa je nezamisliv bez uporabe automobila. Kako bi se što više povećala iskoristivost osobnih automobila promovira se razvoj sustava dijeljenja vožnje, ali i dijeljene mobilnosti, koja obuhvaća kombinaciju alternativnih oblika prijevoza i javnog prijevoza. Dijeljenje vožnje podrazumijeva više putnika koji putuju istom rutom u jednom automobilu, i na taj način štede novac, vrijeme i pozitivno utječu na smanjenje emisije plinova. S druge strane sustavi dijeljene mobilnosti podrazumijevaju, u današnje vrijeme sve popularnije sustave javnih bicikala i e-romobila koji se u gradovima umrežuju s javnim prijevozom i čine jednu cjelinu. Ograničenost resursa i prostora u gradovima jedna je od prepreka koja se pojavljuje prilikom izgradnje nove prometne infrastrukture, pa je izrada kvalitetnih planova održive urbane mobilnosti od presudne važnosti. Lokalne i regionalne samouprave uključuju mobilnost u svoje planove u skladu sa potrebama i mogućnostima razvoja, ali i Zakonskim regulativama. Hrvatski sustav dijeljene mobilnosti još je uvijek u razvojnoj fazi, i tek se nekolicina gradova ističe kao primjer pozitivnih rješenja mobilnosti. Na samom kraju u svrhu analize sustava dijeljene mobilnosti provedena je anketa, u kojoj su ispitanici iznijeli svoj stav i mišljenje o mogućnostima dijeljene mobilnosti, te su predložili nova rješenja za poboljšanje sustava.Traffic jams and pollution caused by the increasing concentration of cars in urban centers are a huge problem, and everyday life is almost unimaginable without the use of cars. To increase the use of private cars as much as possible, the development of a ride-sharing system, as well as shared mobility, which includes a combination of alternative forms of transport and public transport, is being promoted. Ride sharing involves several passengers traveling the same route in one car, thus they are saving money, time and having a positive effect on reducing gas emissions. On the other hand, shared mobility systems include, nowadays, increasingly popular systems of public e-bikes and e-scooter that are connected to public transport in cities and form a single entity. Limitation of resources and space in cities is one of the obstacles that appears when building new transport infrastructure, so the creation of quality plans for sustainable urban mobility is of crucial importance. Local and regional governments include mobility in their plans in accordance with the needs and possibilities of development, as well as legal regulations. The Croatian system of shared mobility is still in the development phase, and only a few cities stand out as examples of positive mobility solutions. At the very end, for the purpose of analyzing the shared mobility system, a survey was conducted, in which the respondents expressed their attitude and opinion on the possibilities of shared mobility and proposed new solutions for improving the system
Methodological Approach to the Analysis and Evaluation of a Village as a SMART Village
No full textOvaj rad istražuje koncept pametnih sela kao model za revitalizaciju ruralnih zajednica,
primjenom digitalnih tehnologija i inovativnih društvenih rješenja. Kroz digitalizaciju, pametna
sela poboljšavaju pristup ključnim uslugama poput zdravstva, obrazovanja, mobilnosti i
energetike, što jača lokalnu zajednicu, smanjuje depopulaciju te potiče gospodarski rast i
ekološku održivost.
Rad kombinira kvantitativne i kvalitativne metode kako bi analizirao postojeće modele
upravljanja pametnih sela i njihovu prilagodbu specifičnim potrebama ruralnih područja.
Također se provodi komparacija modela pametnih sela i pametnih gradova, pri čemu se ističu
prednosti i izazovi njihove primjene. Poseban naglasak stavljen je na digitalnu povezanost,
održivu mobilnost, energetsku učinkovitost te pametno upravljanje resursima. Korištenje
tehnologija poput Interneta stvari (IoT), umjetne inteligencije (AI) i naprednih mreža prikazano
je kao ključ za modernizaciju ruralnih zajednica.
Kroz rad se također razmatra uloga ruralnih područja u Europskoj uniji i Republici Hrvatskoj
te analizira njihove strategije za smanjenje socio-ekonomskih razlika između urbanih i ruralnih
sredina. Naglasak se stavlja na financijsku potporu kroz europske i nacionalne fondove koji
podržavaju razvoj pametnih sela.
Zaključno, rad ističe važnost izrade metodološkog okvira za ocjenu razvoja pametnih sela u
Hrvatskoj, posebno u pogledu prilagodbe kvantitativnih pokazatelja za ruralna područja.
Predložene su smjernice za daljnji razvoj, uključujući testiranje tehnoloških rješenja,
organizacijske modele i financijske potpore. Uloga lokalne zajednice prepoznata je kao ključna
za dugoročan uspjeh implementacije pametnih rješenja.This paper explores the concept of smart villages as a model for revitalizing rural
communities through the application of digital technologies and innovative social solutions.
Through digitalization, smart villages improve access to key services such as healthcare,
education, mobility, and energy, which strengthens the local community, reduces depopulation,
and fosters economic growth and environmental sustainability.
The paper combines quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze existing models of smart
village management and their adaptation to the specific needs of rural areas. A comparison is
also made between smart village and smart city models, highlighting the advantages and
challenges of their implementation. Special emphasis is placed on digital connectivity,
sustainable mobility, energy efficiency, and smart resource management. The use of
technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced
networks is presented as key to the modernization of rural communities.
The paper also examines the role of rural areas in the European Union and the Republic of
Croatia and analyzes their strategies for reducing socio-economic disparities between urban and
rural areas. Emphasis is placed on financial support through European and national funds that
promote the development of smart villages.
In conclusion, the paper highlights the importance of developing a methodological
framework for assessing the development of smart villages in Croatia, particularly in terms of
adapting quantitative indicators for rural areas. Guidelines for further development are
proposed, including the testing of technological solutions, organizational models, and financial
support. The role of the local community is recognized as crucial for the long-term success of
implementing smart solutions
International Maritime Transport, a description of people and jobs on the example of the ship Maersk Kendal
No full textOvim završnim radom obuhvaćena je tema međunarodnog pomorskog transporta u generalnom smislu. Područja na koja se to odnosi su pojmovno određivanje pomorskog transporta i njegovih pripadnih pojmova. Kada se zaviri ispod površine ovaj rad analizira industriju u kojoj se nalaze ljudi koji se nose sa raznim teškoćama i izazovima na dnevnoj bazi pa će ovaj rad analizirati i predstaviti o kojim se to točno izazovima radi i kako ih ljudi vješto preživljavaju. U radu se također opisuje poslovanje konglomerata Maersk koji godinama dominira globalnim pomorskim transportom te primjeri napada na Maersk Alabamu te plovidbu i poslovanje za vrijeme iste broda Maersk Kendal. Nužan cilj ovog rada je istaknuti ljude koji rade u ovoj industriji te približiti s čime se oni nose široj publici.This final work covers the topic of international maritime transport in a general sense. The areas it pertains to include the conceptual definition of maritime transport and its related terms. When we look beneath the surface, this paper analyzes the industry where people face various difficulties and challenges on a daily basis. Therefore, this paper will analyze and present exactly what these challenges are and how people skillfully survive them. The paper also describes the operations of the conglomerate Maersk, which has dominated global maritime transport for years, as well as examples of the attack on the Maersk Alabama and the voyage and operations during the same of the ship Maersk Kendal. A necessary goal of this paper is to highlight the people who work in this industry and to bring closer to the wider public what they are dealing with
Affective Aspects of Information Behaviour of Doctoral Students
No full textEmocije mijenjaju način na koji ljudski um rješava problem. Afektivne varijable vode
kognitivno informacijsko ponašanje kroz ljudske interese, motivaciju i osjećaje.
Doktorska tema bavi se afektivnim aspektima informacijskog ponašanja doktoranada u
kontekstu tranzicije
Kao polaznici najviše razine obrazovanja doktorandi moraju pokazivati relativno kompetentno
informacijsko ponašanje. Pojačana potreba za informacijama, prikupljanje i procjena
informacija te pretvaranje informacija u znanje ključni su segmenti. Proces izrade disertacije
iziskuje i stavlja pred doktorande specifične zahtjeve i očekuje se da posjeduju sveobuhvatne
vještine upravljanja znanjem i informacijama. Upravo su afektivne dimenzije ključne
komponente koje će odrediti sam tijek studija.
Cilj je istraživanja utvrditi obilježja informacijskog ponašanja s fokusom na afektivne aspekte
koji se pojavljuju kod doktoranada tijekom njihovog školovanja, istražiti kako pozitivne i
negativne emocije pospješuju ili ograničavaju informacijske prakse te kako proces tranzicije
utječe na tijek studija kod doktoranada koji rade u sustavu znanosti. Afektivne dimenzije
informacijskog ponašanja ispitane su u populaciji doktorskih studenata koji su izloženi
intenzivnom tranzicijskom kontekstu te je usmjerenost na važnost afektivnih elemenata
informacijskog ponašanja u kontekstu tranzicije. Problem koji istražuje ova disertacija koje su
emocije motivatori efikasnog i fokusiranog pretraživanja, koje emocije stvaraju barijeru.
Korišten je kombinirani metodološki okvir, eksplorativni sekvencijalni nacrt koji uključuje
upotrebu kvalitativnog, a potom kvantitativnog istraživačkog pristupa za što bolje
razumijevanje informacijskog ponašanja u konetkstu tranzicije.The affective dimension of information behavior has always been overshadowed by the
theoretical assumptions of the study of information behavior and search.
Affect is a component mentioned in early research of the information retrieval model. Research
on emotions in information behavior has existed since the late 1980s
The importance of studying emotions in information practices and information retrieval has
been posed in recent years as an important paradigm for study.
Emotions change the way the human mind solves a problem. Affective variables guide
cognitive information behavior through human interests, motivation, and feelings. Scientists
who study the influence of affective dimensions agree that the influence of feelings that arise
in different situations and their influence on cognition is necessary to understand information
behavior. The proposed doctoral topic deals with the affective aspects of information behavior
of doctoral students.
As students of the highest level of education, doctoral students must demonstrate relatively
competent information behavior. The increased need for information, the collection and
evaluation of information, and the conversion of information into knowledge is a key segment.
The dissertation preparation process requires and places specific requirements on the doctoral
student and they are expected to possess comprehensive skills in knowledge and information
management. It is the affective dimensions that are the key components that will determine the
course of studies. Overload, stress, frustration all affect information behavior. The aim of the
research is to determine the characteristics of information behavior with a focus on the affective
aspects that appear in doctoral students during their education. Investigate how positive and
negative emotions enhance or limit information practices and how the transition process affects
the course of study in doctoral students working in the science system. The research will
examine the affective dimensions of information behavior in the doctoral student population
(as opposed to the mainstream student-centered approaches), which are exposed to an intense
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transition context, and will indicate the importance of affective elements of information
behavior in the context of transition.
Theoretical background:
The affective dimension of information behavior has always been overshadowed by the
theoretical assumptions of the study of information behavior and search.
Affect is a component mentioned in early research of the information retrieval model.
The importance of studying emotions in information practices and information retrieval has
been posed in recent years as an important paradigm for study.
Emotions change the way the human mind solves a problem. Affective variables guide
cognitive information behavior through human interests, motivation, and feelings. Scientists
who study the influence of affective dimensions agree that the influence of feelings that arise
in different situations and their influence on cognition is necessary to understand information
behavior.
As students of the highest level of education, doctoral students must demonstrate relatively
competent information behavior. The increased need for information, the collection and
evaluation of information, and the conversion of information into knowledge is a key segment.
The theoretical background is based on three concepts, information behaviour theory, affective
perspective in information behavior and theory of transition.
For information behaviour are used models which have affective dimesnion or can be observed
like a grounds for it. Wilson's model of information seeking behaviour was born out of a need
to focus the field of information and library science on human use of information, rather than
the use of sources. Dervin Sense-Making Theory proposes that information is not some- thing
that exists apart from human behavioral activity. Rather, it is created at a specific moment in
time-space by one or more humans.
Carol Kuhlthau developed a six stage model of the human information search process (ISP).
The model includes human feelings, thoughts, actions, and strategies through six stages. The
affective behaviour in information behaviour in the recent time research by: Lopatovska,
Fourie, Savolainen, Krakowska. Transition or period of change, rarely orderly or simple, often
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complex processes experienced in time and space is based on theory of transiton by Meleis, and
extended to the transition in information behavior, reserched bx Willson, Hicks, Ruthven.
Dissertation methodology:
The research was conducted using a mixed methodological approach, combining qualitative
and quantitative methods with a sequential research design.
The qualitative part of the research was conducted using a semi-structured interview.
After analyzing the in-depth interviews and defining the affective experiences common to all
doctoral students, an online survey was conducted on a representative sample of doctoral
students. The recruitment questionnaire was forwarded to higher education institutions that
have postgraduate studies.
The questionnaire served to obtain a general picture of the information behavior of the target
group and the influence of affective experiences on information behavior.
Discussion and Conclusions:
The importance and research potential of this topic is found in the three theoretical frameworks
listed at the beginning. The information behavior of doctoral students is a topic that in itself
opens up a number of questions for research, because doctoral students are a group that has an
increased need for information.The affective aspects of information behavior that have been
studied are an extremely important factor for a successful transition towards the goal, towards
the completion of doctoral studies. Answers to the research questions, what kind of emotions
the doctoral students experience during the search, was investigated in the first and second part
of the research. The emotions that appear are divided into two groups, motivators and barriers.
Emotions were detected as motivators of the information process: stability, security, curiosity,
satisfaction, interest, progress and self-motivation, barriers: stress, frustration, aversion,
uncertainty, doubt, unsystematicity and incompetence. We cannot observe detected emotions
linearly, because sometimes emotions that fall under negative affective aspects can be
motivators of the information process, just as positive emotions do not necessarily contribute
to the continuation and expansion of the search, but can cause excessive security and interrupt
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information processes. Detected emotions need to be observed in context with the situation and
the environment, and it is necessary to take into account the phase of transition, which is the
key element of this research for this examined group
The role of the nurse/technician in the health care of newborns with pyloric stenosis
No full textDječja hipertrofična stenoza pilorusa česta je bolest koja pogađa 1 do 4 novorođenčadi na svakih 1000 živorođene djece, pri čemu je odnos između muške i ženske novorođenčadi 4:1. Glavna funkcija piloričnog mišića je regulacija želučanog pražnjenja. Stenoza pilorusa se opisuje kao hipertrofija (uvećanje) piloričnog mišića uzrokujući suženje (stenozu) izlaznog otvora želuca. Takva opstrukcija izlaznog otvora želuca uzrokuje povraćanje koje dovodi do međusobno povezanih događaja uključujući poremećaje elektrolita, dehidraciju i zaostajanja u razvoju. Neliječeno, kontinuirano povraćanje rezultira hipokalemijom, hipokloremičnom metaboličkom alkalozom koja konačno dovodi do letargije. Iako je etiologija nepoznata, smatra se da postoje određeni genetski i okolinski faktori koji su povezani sa njezinom pojavnošću. Jedini postupak za koji je dokazano da liječi HPS je ekstramukozna piloromiotomija. S vremenom su se počele primjenjivati i druge, minimalno invazivne tehnike (pristupi), kao što su transumbilikalni ili laparoskopski pristup. Optimalni režim hranjenja još uvijek nije usuglašen te varira od ustanove do ustanove. S obzirom da se stenoza pilorusa javlja u dobi od 2 – 8 tjedana, roditelji su često vrlo zabrinuti i vrlo je važna uloga medicinske sestre/tehničara u nekoliko aspekata. Kod medicinskih sestara/tehničara nužna je dobro razvijena emocionalno psihološka komponenta koja omogućava empatičan pristup roditeljima. Nužan je kontinuiran intenzivan nadzor pacijenata prije operativnog zahvata ali i nakon operativnog zahvata, posebice kada je riječ o uočavanju mogućih poslijeoperacijskih komplikacija.Childhood hypertrophic pyloric stenosis is a common disease that affects 1 to 4 newborns in every 1,000 live births, with a 4:1 ratio of male to female newborns. The main function of the pyloric muscle is the regulation of gastric emptying. Pyloric stenosis is described as hypertrophy (enlargement) of the pyloric muscle causing narrowing (stenosis) of the gastric outlet. Such gastric outlet obstruction causes vomiting that leads to interrelated events including electrolyte disturbances, dehydration, and developmental delay. Untreated, persistent vomiting results in hypokalemia, a hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis that ultimately leads to lethargy. Although the etiology is unknown, certain genetic and environmental factors are thought to be associated with its occurrence. The only procedure proven to treat HPS is extramucosal pyloromyotomy. Over time, other, minimally invasive techniques (approaches), such as the transumbilical or laparoscopic approach, began to be applied. The optimal feeding regimen is still not agreed upon and varies from institution to institution. Given that pyloric stenosis occurs at the age of 2-8 weeks, parents are often very concerned and the role of the nurse/technician is very important in several aspects. Nurses/technicians need a well-developed emotional and psychological component that enables an empathic approach to parents. Continuous and intensive monitoring of patients before or after surgery is necessary, especially when it comes to possible postoperative complications
The impact of sports events on the development of tourism in the town of Čakovec
No full textOvaj rad istražuje postojanje povezanosti između održavanja sportskih manifestacija i porasta broja dolazaka i noćenja turista u Čakovcu. U radu su izneseni rezultati istraživanja o percepciji javnosti o turizmu u Čakovcu, o smještajnim kapacitetima i percepciji čakovečkih sportaša o potencijalima Čakovca za razvoj sportskog turizma. Radom su analizirani podaci preuzeti iz Informacijskog sustava za prijavu i odjavu turista eVisitor i podaci o sportskim manifestacijama tijekom kalendarske godine. Navedena istraživanja i analiza prikupljenih podataka u ovome radu mogu poslužiti dionicima u turizmu i u sportskom životu grada kao informacija u definiranju strategije razvoja turizma u gradu Čakovcu.
Analizom je obuhvaćeno razdoblje od pet godina te su obrađeni podaci za razdoblje od 1. siječnja 2019. do 31. prosinca 2023. godine. Utvrđeno je da su kalendarski mjeseci u kojima se održavaju sportske manifestacije među najfrekventnijim mjesecima po broju dolazaka i noćenja u smještajnim objektima na području grada Čakovca. Kako bi se dionike turističkog sektora podržalo u sustavnom osmišljavanju ponude za sportaše, rekreativce, općenito sportske djelatnike i individualne turiste-sportaše, iz ovog se rada mogu preuzeti podaci za koje se procijeni da mogu biti korisni za unaprjeđenje socio-ekonomskih efekata turizma na lokalnu zajednicu.
Potvrđuje se da sportska natjecanja i manifestacije privlače najviše turista koji organizirano dolaze i prenoće u Čakovcu. U radu se ističe i potreba fokusiranja na pojedince visoko motivirane za turističke boravke na odredištima koja nude sportsku infrastrukturu i sadržaje. Sport danas generira putovanja i rastući trend promjene mjesta boravka korisnika koji destinacije biraju prema mogućnostima bavljenja sportom i rekreacijom te praćenja atraktivnih sportskih događanja. Istraživanje ukazuje da je poželjno da ulaganja u promociju Čakovca kao sportske turističke destinacije bude proporcionalno broju i posjećenosti sportskih manifestacija tijekom kalendarske godine.This study investigates whether there is a relationship between hosting sports events and an increase in the number of tourists visiting Čakovec, as well as the length of their stay. The study presents the findings of research conducted on the public's perception of tourism in Čakovec, the city's accommodation facilities, and how local athletes perceive Čakovec's potential for sports tourism development. The study analyzed data from the eVisitor Information System, which registers and deregisters tourists, and examined information on sports events held throughout the year. The research and analysis in this study can provide valuable information to stakeholders in tourism and the sports industry in the city, helping to define the strategy for tourism development in Čakovec.
The analysis was conducted over a five-year period from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2023. It was found that the months in which sports events take place are among the busiest in terms of the number of arrivals and overnight stays in accommodation facilities in the area of Čakovec city. This information can be useful in helping stakeholders in the tourism sector to design offers for athletes, recreationists, sports workers, and individual tourists. By utilizing this data, the socio-economic impact of tourism on the local community can be improved.
It is confirmed that sports competitions and manifestations attract the most tourists who come and spend the night in Čakovec. The paper also emphasizes the need to focus on individuals highly motivated for tourist stays at destinations that offer sports infrastructure and facilities. Sport today generates trips and a growing trend of changing the place of residence of users who choose destinations according to the possibilities of practicing sports and recreation and following attractive sports events. The study suggests that the investment in promoting Čakovec as a sports tourist destination should be proportionate to the number of sports events and their attendance throughout the year