Bojan Đerčan

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• PhD in Geosciences; MSc in Urban Planning and Regional Development
• Professor (Associate) at University of Novi Sad

This paper analyses the aging of the population in AP Vojvodina (Serbia) in the period from 2002 to 2022, with a focus on eight cities. The results reveal complex dynamics related to urban decline and population aging. In this period, although the share of the urban population in the total population of Vojvodina increased by 5.1 percentage points,...

Cheese is a significant agri-food product for many people and the economy. Its manufacture has a long tradition, and its consumption varies according to the specifics of the cultures. Knowing consumers’ needs, attitudes, and approaches to consumption is essential in any industry, including the agri-food industry. That is why the subject of this pap...

The paper discusses phenomena in the rural area of the Vojvodina Region , which are recognized as opportunities that contribute to the balancing of regional development. The selection of phenomena is the result of clues about them found in the media. Through field observations and communication with the local population, knowledge about phenomena h...

The purpose of the paper was to illustrate a case in which the socio- geographical changes of the settlement are reflected on its streets, particularly concerning parking availability. The research aimed to address the increasing scarcity of parking spaces in planned areas of the city. To achieve this, semi- structured, in-depth interviews were con...

The research focuses on the characteristics and transformation of the age structure in AP Vojvodina from 1948 to 2022, examining demographic trends and socio-geographic events to present and analyse changes in the region's age structure trends and characteristics. We analysed the population age structure found on the age pyramids and the calculatio...

This paper presents the results of a study of the regional–demographic characteristics and the quality of life of the population of Central Bačka, carried out in five municipalities along the Great Bačka Canal (June–August 2022). It included 870 respondents (0.5% of the total adult population). This is a region that has considerable potential for s...

Background and aims The gastronomic identity of an area is the key factor in tourism development, attracting numerous tourists and generating significant income. Numerous economic actors participate in its use and proper placement, and their perception of the gastronomic potential significantly affects its distribution and use in tourism. The main...

The study of the urban periphery has become a very current topic in contemporary urban-geographical research in recent decades. The space between urban and rural areas is often not clearly defined, and different terms are usually used: suburban areas, suburban landscape, urban edge, suburb, rural-urban interface, peri-urban belt, etc., with the mos...

Newer trends of balanced regional development emphasize the development of functional integrational areas and strong spatial and functional relations based on the nodal concept and a functional process approach. Therefore, it is essential to determine the hierarchy of settlements in the network, which defines their demographic and functional capaci...

The research dealt with traditional food products (TFP) observed on the local hospitality-touristic market, from the point of view of 300 restaurant workers employed in managerial positions, as important subjects in preservation of tradition in hospitality and touristic industry of Vojvodina (Republic of Serbia). The research examined the managemen...

Farm tourism is often considered a form of tourism whose main characteristic is sustainability. Nevertheless, the existing literature also provides a partial approach, where the development of farm tourism is analyzed within the context of sustainable development and crisis situations, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of the paper is to analy...

The topic of this study is the factors that influence the consumption of traditional food products (TFPs) in tourism, as seen from the perspective of management-sector employees in food and beverage catering facilities. The paper aims to analyse the economic, environmental, social, and touristic factors that highly influence the consumption pattern...

The paper talks about the facts that were established in the research of the origin of fruits and vegetables in the markets of Novi Sad. The results of the research are presented using graphic and cartographic methods. Observed illogicalities are clarified in communication with consumers and sellers. The obtained results were compared with foreign...

Gastronomy, as a part of cultural heritage, has exceptional potential in tourism, and its key representatives and conservationists/guardians are hospitality facilities that provide food services. Vojvodina (the Republic of Serbia) is a region inhabited by more than 30 ethnic minorities that have nurtured their cultural heritage and have been incorp...

The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is the cause of the pandemic called COVID-19, has led to many problems in the organization of the life of the world's population, especially in urban areas where the population density is high. In urban areas, there is a greater possibility of transmitting the infection due to the proximity of people and their constant c...

The attachment can be directed towards the people (socially based attachment), but also can be based on the physical characteristics of the place or other factors. People in Serbia frequently change place of residence during educational stages or due to important family and life events. It also depends on other factors, such as ethnicity, tradition...

Sunflowers have emerged as a significant global crop with extensive economic, agricultural, and nutritional significance. This article presents a comprehensive analysis of sunflower production in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, Serbia, delving into key trends, challenges, and opportunities within the industry. Serbia, being a prominent player...

Irregular migrants (they) have been present in Serbia for more than a decade. They have appeared in groups and communicated in languages unknown to the local population (we). They have consisted of Asian and African peoples. They have leaved the homeland because of wars, economic reasons and search better quality of life. In common is that they are...

One can observe the sustainability of traditional food products (TFPs) consumption in terms of their market, production, and technical characteristics. These characteristics must be acknowledged by the management section of a catering facility responsible for purchasing and consuming these products. Consequently, this research was conducted among t...

The purpose of this study was to determine how residents in Novi Sad (The European Capital of Culture 2022) perceive the influence of cultural involvement and place attachment on their attitude toward tourism, and how this affects their support for tourism development. In order to investigate the relationships between these factors, structural equa...

To increase the entrepreneurial intention, it is necessary to understand the main drivers that are driving students, as carriers of future economic development, towards starting a personal business venture. With regards to that, the main aim of this research was to analyze the entrepreneurial intention among students (managers in training) in the f...

The key problem of rural settlements in the South Banat district lasted into the 21st century through the spread of depopulated areas. Considering that settlements give a cultural landscape its basic features, that they are the main bearers of functional organization, and the hotspots of geo-spatial transformation, based on quantitative-qualitative...

The main aim of this paper is to examine how negative phenomena, such as a pandemic, can result in positive cultural shifts and an upgrade of the urban image. The research was conducted employing an in-depth interview approach at the end of 2021, based on a semi-structured protocol with 15 participants. The answers of the respondents are conditione...

The facts about the Russians represent a contribution to the knowledge of the ethnic groups of the region of Vojvodina, for which multiethnicity is the basic feature of the image. They were collected from written sources, media, but also by indirect research. The facts are grouped into thematic units. Historical facts speak of the time of their arr...

The subject of this paper is the tourist potential of the gastronomic heritage of ethnic minorities inhabiting Vojvodina (Northern Serbia). The task of the paper is to examine the state of authenticity and potential for placement in the tourism market. The goal of the research was to obtain data about the authenticity and representation of authenti...

In the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), urban planning and urban architecture reflect the interest of the working class. The goal for the working class was to develop a specific type of urban planning, as a result of which the DPRK introduced a socialist model of urban planning. Until the beginning of 1970, the DPRK depended on the inf...

Urban geography is a complex and synthetic geographical discipline, which makes an immeasurable contribution to the integral and interactive perception of geographical elements and factors that have influenced the formation and transformation of settlement-geographical features. The first papers containing urban-geographical content appeared in the...

Gastronomy and food production and preparation in certain areas reflect the cultural and traditional characteristics of people who live there. Vojvodina is characterized by a variety of cuisines of the people who lived and still live in this area. This study will attempt to depict the differences in the production of agricultural and food products...

This article addresses the issue of childbirth postponement in Serbia. The paper examines the interaction of demographic and socioeconomic factors as relevant indicators of demographic development. In the case of seven municipalities in the Srem region, the authors sought to determine the causes of putting off childbirth and examine the attitudes o...

The sustainability of rural settlements in Serbia has become the main focus of strategic rural development planning. Although it is still difficult to measure the quality of life of the citizens of the Republic of Serbia, preliminary results show that it is necessary to go beyond the GDP as the only or one of its most important indicators. A multid...

Due to the various negative impacts of tourist expansion, destinations frequently seek out new frontiers for expanding tourism demand while also ensuring its long-term sustainability. As a result, the ‘night sky' has been identified as a natural resource that provides a unique experience for promoting dark sky tourism (DST). The goal of the study i...

This paper focuses on the underground military galleries and countermine system of the Petrovaradin Fortress near Novi Sad (Serbia). The Petrovaradin Fortress was presented within the working group Underground Built Heritage Reuse and Valorisation Strategies on the COST action Underground4value as a good example of tourist valorised underground cul...

The cities and their centers, as the most relevant indicators of events and conditions in the society, during the transition period suffered a significant identity crisis, which followed not only as a result of new cultural and ethical patterns of living and participating in the use of the urban environment, but as a result of numerous conflicts an...

Light pollution is one of the fastest-growing pollutants of the environment and considering the amount and diversity of negative consequences, it is a highly interdisciplinary subject. So far, most of the research about the negative influence of light pollution on human health was based on the disruption of the circadian clock, sleep deprivation, a...

Leisure services encompass a variety of initiatives and related to the planning, development, and operation of parks, trails, zoos, and many other recreational and athletic facilities. Together, they are responsible for millions of jobs around the world. But in order to ensure their long-term viability, leisure services need to be sustainable. And...

Is leisure still a ‘luxury’ in the globalizing world? On the one hand, the number of hours and days that can be allocated to non-compulsory sports, recreation, cultural or tourist activities increases. However, the issue of rationality and seriousness in managing leisure is still difficult to assess. On the other hand, due to socio-demographic and...

In the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), urban planning and urban architecture reflect the interest of the working class. The goal for the working class was to develop a specific type of urban planning, as a result of which the DPRK introduced a socialist model of urban planning. Until the beginning of 1970, the DPRK depended on the inf...

Street (urban) art is an art form that consists of graffiti, murals, mosaics in urban space. As the process of globalization increasingly affects the form of the city, urban identities have become less noticeable. At the same time, different social forces are trying to create an urban space. In the formation of urban identity , the appearance of th...

The Province of Vojvodina is an adequate area for investigating similarities and differences between certain ethnic groups, since there are large numbers of ethnic groups in the area, over 20. The analyses of ethnic groups have been conducted from various aspects, but this research focuses on education level dissimilarities. Due to the compulsory p...

The historical-demographic heritage of the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian empires' rule in Serbia created different models of collective and private life, which had particular influence on marriage patterns. Sremska Mitrovica andŠabac were subject to different marriage policies as jurisdictions separated by the Sava river with specific historical con...

Odličan geografski položaj omogućio je Sremskoj Mitrovici da se razvija i raste više od 2000. godina. Grad se razvijao iz centra (jezgra iz Rimskog perioda) ka periferiji i vekovima sticao današnji izgled. Iako je po površini zauzimao tek mali deo današnjeg grada, Sirmijum je i tada imao urbani izgled i funkciju. Polovinom 18. veka, Mitrovica se od...

The urban approach to urban planning during Japanese colonization (1910-1945) boils down to the dimension of colonial rule and exploitation of the Korean Peninsula. Japanese imperialism has left positive and negative aspects on cities on the Korean Peninsula. Positive aspects are the introduction of modern urban planning and the development of indu...

During the 17th century, the Slovak population began migrating from its motherland to the south and to the southeast of the Pannonian Plain. They settled in Vojvodina, and the settlements in which the Slovaks are still the most numerous are Kovačica and Bački Petrovac. The share of the Slovak ethnic group in Vojvodina grew until the mid-20th centur...

The aim of this article is to study population situation and trends within the Baltic countries, exactly to say in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The main objective is to find out if political changes during new history (such as the situation during disintegration of SSSR, getting the independence, joining to EU and staying in it), had influence on...

An overview of Garden City development as well as its significance in urban planning, are given in this paper. The Garden City idea, which had a major role in the 20th century urbanism, was born in London. The author of this concept is Ebezener Howard who is considered a pioneer of modern urban planning.

Slovaks represent an ethnic group which is facing the problem of depopulation. This process is the result of low natural population growth, as well as emigration. In the last three decades, and especially in the last decade, there has been an intensive displacement of the inhabitants of certain ethnic groups who went back to their home countries. T...

In the last two decades, artificial light at night has increased at alarming rates on global level and numerous negative effects of excessive artificial lighting are characterized as light pollution. However, light pollution has not gained enough attention such as water or air pollution, even though researchers are finding more and more evidence of...

Communal noise is the noise that comes from living together. It is the noise in the interior or exterior, whether in the working or living environment, spaces in public buildings or open public areas. The issue of communal noise has been partially resolved on paper by lows and by-lows on the permissible noise levels in the environment. However, the...

U ovom radu je izvršeno vrednovanje saobraćajne buke u gradu Novom Sadu. Analizom i sistematizacijom rezultata o intenzitetu buke u gradu Novom Sadu, težilo se zaključiti da li je ovaj parametar u granicama dozvoljenih vrednosti za intenzitet buke u toku dana i noći i u saglasnosti sa odredbama nacionalnih normativa o dozvoljenom nivou buke u život...

SAŽETAK: Starost je od individualnog stanja, preko porodičnog, postala kolektivni i društveni „problem”, neretko tumačena samo statistički i ekonomski. Koliko je društvo socijalno odgovorno i solidarno, koliko je dubok međugeneracijski jaz, a koliko jaka spona između starih i mladih, neka su od pitanja sadržanih u ciljevima i zadacima ovog rada. Po...

There is almost no period of history in which there were no wars in Caucasus. This is a strategically important area because it covers a narrow land between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. It represents one of the two roads that help people reach the Middle East from the mainland of Europe. During its history, the Caucasus was part of the Russia...

During the past decade, the valley of the West Morava in the central part of the Republic of Serbia experienced several natural hazards that have changed the life of the inhabitants. The aim of this paper is to show how people perceive natural hazards in the areas where they do not have catastrophic consequences for the entire population. The perce...

The aim of this work is to complement the knowledge about mutual influence on ethnic groups on the Vojvodina Region (the north part of Serbia), as the phenomenon that may appear as the consequence of cohabitation. It is in the function of forming the Vojvodinian cohabitation model (VCM) checking stances offered by poll, the opinion was got from the...

The aim of the paper was to indicate the possibilities offered by the inclusion of traditional food products in the tourist offer of Bačka, a region bordered by the rivers Danube and Tisa in the northwestern part of Serbia. The purpose of the research was to identify who are the producers of traditional food products that are the main actors of the...

Despite numerous urban studies that analyzed various aspects of Serbia's urban network, little attention was paid to examining the phenomenon of urban hierarchy and urban primacy. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to examine the nature, level and progression of the urban hierarchy in Serbia, as well as its causes and consequences. In achieving th...

This paper presents the results of empirical research on quality of life of rural residents in the border region of Srem. Purpose of this work was to establish attitudes to social factors which determine everyday life of local population, and to establish the general perception of their standard of living. The results presented here are based on st...

Abstract: This paper presents the results of empirical research on quality of life of rural residents in the border region of Srem. Purpose of this work was to establish attitudes to social factors which determine everyday life of local population, and to establish the general perception of their standard of living. The results presented here are b...

Regional cultural, historical and social differences strongly influenced the history of private life in the 20th century in the towns of Sremska Mitrovica and Šabac, basically within the marriage and reproduction framework. Fertility decline below the level needed for simple population reproduction reflected, among other things, the decline of marr...

The short history about the settling of Czechs in Vojvodina Province was given at the beginning of the paper. It was followed by an analysis of their spatial distribution. Demographic structure of the Czechs in Vojvodina is elaborated. Particular attention was given to the period after the Second World War, e.g. the second half of the 20th and the...

Jovan Cvijić said that geography is learned on foot. Besides fieldwork, the modern studies imply the usage of various software packages, as well as the data sources available from the Internet. All the data acquired from the Internet need to be carefully checked, unless they are retrieved from the websites of the established formal institutions (Go...

In this article are given the opinions by Pannonia countryside inhabitants that belong to the Republic of Serbia about some characteristics of everyday policy. The opinions are gathered by poll which was distributed by e-mail to different areas of the Province of Vojvodina. Namely, 122 participants who filled the poll correctly estimated ten stance...

The paper discusses an evolving way of care for elderly, which is a new way of growing business, too. Population ageing of modern world changes our everyday life in many ways. Developed countries are trying to provide accommodation specifically designed for their own elderly residents. Developing countries are also targeting citizens from developed...

The aim of this paper is to define the characteristics of commuters in Serbia. One of the most important tasks is to determine regional differences. At the level of NUTS 2 regions, Serbia is divided into four regions. Particular attention is paid to the problems that arise in inter-census comparisons. Comparisons in the paper are made between gende...

Emigration from the whole territory of Serbia and from Vojvodina, the northern province, has been present since 1960s. Nevertheless, due to the bad economic-political situation during the 1990s, the number of emigrants from Vojvodina increased. In the first decade of the 21st century, the number of emigrants was somewhat smaller but still larger th...

Emigration from the whole territory of Serbia and from Vojvodina, the northern province, has been present since 1960s. Nevertheless, due to the bad economic-political situation during the 1990s, the number of emigrants from Vojvodina increased. In the first decade of the 21st century, the number of emigrants was somewhat smaller but still larger th...

This paper evaluated exposure to road traffic noise in the city of Novi Sad, the second largest city in the Republic of Serbia. It has been investigated using analysis and systematization of the results on noise intensity in the city of Novi Sad, whether this parameter is within the approved limits for noise intensity during the day and night and w...

Municipality of Aleksandrovac is located in central Serbia. As most municipalities in Serbia and in this part of Southeast Europe, Aleksandrovac shows a constant decrease of the population, and the tendencies of aging population as well as the decrease of universality and popularity of marriage, postponement of childbearing, family transformation,...

Thanks to the field observations conducted on the territory of central Serbia, it was noticed that people in rural environment, beside the optional conversations about weather conditions, most often talk about the politics. The aim of this work was to find out how many people who live in the countryside have the contact with the politics. Hypothesi...

Vojvodina is a province in the north of Serbia. Its main social geographic characteristic is its multiethnic feature. A big number of ethnical groups in such a small territory (about 21,000 km2) is a consequence of historical events and migrations both in the distant and recent past. Migration during the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy influenced the mig...

Renewable energy sources (RES) play an important role in the future not only for the European countries, but for many countries worldwide. Most cost-effective and reliable large wind energy conversion systems are becoming the main focus of wind energy research and technology development, all in order to make wind energy competitive with other more...

This article talks about the origin of Montenegrins in Vojvodina, their identity, development of their number and then about the age – gender structure. It gives the insight how old the Montenegrins population is and if it is in general older than population in Vojvodina. Particular attention was given to the period from the second half of 20th and...

This article talks about the origin of Montenegrins in Vojvodina, their identity, development of their number and then about the age - gender structure. It gives the insight how old the Montenegrins population is and if it is in general older than population in Vojvodina. Particular attention was given to the period from the second half of 20th and...

Renewable energy sources play an important role in the future not only for the European countries, but for many countries worldwide. Most cost-effective and reliable large wind energy conversion systems are becoming the main focus of wind energy research and technology development, all in order to make wind energy competitive with other more tradit...

The main characteristic of Balkan region in history is permanent migration. The character of this migration is changed from period to period. After WWII in Serbia migrations had economical character. These migrations are dominated till the last decade of XX century. According to the 2002 census, in foreign countries lives more than 400,000 citizens...

Geothermal energy, coal and hydropower are the major resources of Serbia. Serbia has more than 300 mineral and thermo mineral wells and more than 40 spas. Vrnjacka Spa is the most visited spa in Serbia. It is situated in the central Serbia, on the contact of the Goc Mountain and the West Morava valley, e.g. on the 43037‟ of the northern latitude 20...