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Hydrological heritage is a relatively new concept in the field of geosite assessment. The principal aim of this study is to apply M-GAM (Modified geosite assessment model) for comparative analysis of the Krupaja spring and the Zagubica (Mlava) spring, located in Homolje area, in Eastern Serbia. According to the classification of geosites of Institute for Nature Conservation of Serbia, these sites are on the list of protected sites ("hydro(geo)logical" heritage sites) of extraordinary national importance; however, they still have not gained necessary recognition in Serbia. Thus, their assessment according to different target groups should provide a clearer picture of their current condition. As M-GAM considers that not all indicators for evaluation of geosites are of the same importance, this paper applies two methods for comparing and determining the importance of indicators and subindicators in the model (Analytical-hierarchy process (AHP) and descriptive statistics conducted by SPSS). Also, it is assumed that different target groups will give different importance to some indicators in the model, which would result in various evaluation scores for the same geosites. The paper also provides a comparative analysis of the assessment carried out by two different target groups - potential geotourists and geoexperts. The results obtained by AHP and descriptive statistics are quite similar, which confirms the reliability of respondents' answers and the results gained. The analyzed sites are differently positioned in the evaluation matrix, and implications are further discussed in the paper.

Hydrological heritage is a relatively new concept in the field of geosite assessment. The principal aim of this study is to apply M-GAM (Modified geosite assessment model) for comparative analysis of the Krupaja spring and the Zagubica (Mlava) spring, located in Homolje area, in Eastern Serbia. According to the classification of geosites of Institute for Nature Conservation of Serbia, these sites are on the list of protected sites ("hydro(geo)logical" heritage sites) of extraordinary national importance; however, they still have not gained necessary recognition in Serbia. Thus, their assessment according to different target groups should provide a clearer picture of their current condition. As M-GAM considers that not all indicators for evaluation of geosites are of the same importance, this paper applies two methods for comparing and determining the importance of indicators and subindicators in the model (Analytical-hierarchy process (AHP) and descriptive statistics conducted by SPSS). Also, it is assumed that different target groups will give different importance to some indicators in the model, which would result in various evaluation scores for the same geosites. The paper also provides a comparative analysis of the assessment carried out by two different target groups - potential geotourists and geoexperts. The results obtained by AHP and descriptive statistics are quite similar, which confirms the reliability of respondents' answers and the results gained. The analyzed sites are differently positioned in the evaluation matrix, and implications are further discussed in the paper.

Promene na turističkom tržištu nastale kao tekovina informatičke revolucije uslovile su pojavu novih oblika turističkog posredovanja, novih oblika zapošljavanja i inoviranje strukture upravljanja i organizacije uobičajenih radnih procesa. Kada je u pitanju agencijsko poslovanje u Republici Srbiji, uočena je potreba za adekvatnijom edukacijom kadrova za rad u novonastalim tržišnim uslovima. Stoga, primarni istraživački zadatak doktorske disertacije predstavlja detaljno ispitivanje strukture i ključnih kompetencija kadrova zaposlenih u turističkim agencijama u Srbiji. Takođe, istraživanjem su identifikovana i novonastala zanimanja i radne pozicije u agencijama, novi oblici zapošljavanja i radnog angažovanja, te znanja i veštine koje se očekuju od mladih kadrova. Istraživanjem je obuhvaćena i analiza kurikuluma fakulteta turističkog smera, kako bi se identifikovalo koja su to znanja i veštine za kojima postoji potražnja na tržištu rada, a nisu obuhvaćena postojećim akademskim studijskim programima. Istraživanje je po metodološkoj prirodi realizovano kao sistemska neeksperimentalna studija. Empirijska građa je prikupljena primenom tehnike polu-strukturisanog intervjua. Rezultati istraživanja omogućavaju sticanje jasnije slike o tome koje kadrove će turističke agencije zapošljavati poslujući u savremenom tehnološkom okruženju i u kom pravcu će se kretati procesi dalje transformacije poslovanja i strukture ljudkih resursa. Takođe, rezultati intervjua su dovedeni u vezu sa postojećim sistemom školovanja kadrova u turzimu, kako u okviru formalnog, tako i u okviru neformalnog obrazovanja.

Poslednjih godina pojam geodiverziteta i geonasleđa dobija sve značajniju ulogu u oblasti fundamentalnih istraživanja, zaštite prirode i turizma. Iako uglavnom ravničarskog karaktera, geodiverzitet Vojvodine pre dstavlja značajnu komponentu geonasleđa čitave Srbije. Njene geološke, pedološke, pa čak i geomorfološke vrednosti predstavljaju potencijalno područje za razvoj geoturizma. Ova studija daće detaljan prikaz dosadašnjih istraživanja i konceptualizacije svih relevantnih pojmova vezanih za geodiverzitet i geonasleđe. Takođe će ovom studijom biti predložen detaljan inventar postojećeg i potencijalnog geonasleđa Vojvodine kao i model evaluacije geolokaliteta. Ukazaće se na vrednosti i pretnje po ovaj prirodni segment, a potom i nedostatke i mogućnosti aktivne zaštite geonasleđa kroz turizam. Pored toga, anketnim isrtaživanjem će se pokušati utvrditi socio -demografski profil, ali i predložiti moderan vid promocije., In recent years the concept of geoheritage gains more important role in the field of fundamental researches, nature conservation and tourism. Although mostly characterized by flat landscape, geodiversity of Vojvodina represents significant part of Serbian geoheritage. Its geological, pedological, and even geomorphological characteristics, with implementation of certain geoconservation tools, present potential areas for developing geotourism. This study will provide detailed insight into research in this field, with determination and conceptualization of all relevant and related terminology which is done for the first time in our country on this level. Also, author will propose detailed inventory of existing and potential geoheritage of Vojvodina, with addition of preliminary evaluation model of geosites. Furthermore, it will elaborate all values and threats of and for this natural segment, and thus point out all weaknesses and possibilities of active conservation of geoheritage through tourism. Finally, conducted survey will determine some statistical indications of possible geotourists in Vojvodina region and propose contemporary and efficient form of its promotion.

This paper is dedicated to the palaeontological and geoheritage potential and conservation values of recently discovered mammoth fossils in the Drmno open-cast mine area. These palaeontological resources provide an excellent basis for the establishment of the first ever palaeontological park in Serbia. In addition, the paper also proposes possible interpretation methods and to determine the current state and tourism potential of the Drmno mammoth fossils, by using the M-GAM model for geosite assessment and comparing this site with two similar world famous sites, the Mammoth Site of Hot Springs and the La Brea Tar Pits in the USA. Results of the assessment indicate that the fossils from the Drmno open mine have similar scientific and educational values as the fossils from two other analysed sites, whereas scenic and tourist values are much lower in comparison with those sites. This means that the Drmno site possesses great potential and resources which should be used and managed in a better way. Hopefully, the newly constructed palaeontological park with all of its supporting infrastructure and newly employed people will eliminate the currently existing gap between the Drmno fossil site and other similar world famous fossil sites.

A Quaternary site at Drmno (comprising of Middle and Late Pleistocene loess-palaeosol sequences) near Kostolac, northeast Serbia, attracted attention from the general public and scientists, when several steppe mammoth and other mammal skeletons from Middle Pleistocene fluvial deposits were discovered in 2009 and 2012. This paper presents the combination of malacological and enviromagnetic analyses, preliminary luminescence dating, litho-pedostratigraphic and palaeo-relief investigations that were applied to the Nosak loess-palaeosol sequence for the 2012 findings. The results confirm and emphasize the antiquity of the sediments preserved in the Nosak section and demonstrate the significance of the detailed and relatively complete palaeoenvironmental record they contain. These discoveries can significantly contribute to setting the background towards an improved understanding of the evolution of mammoths on the European continent.

The paper discusses the definitions of natural disasters and recommends the implementation of definitions and classifications of natural disasters in accordance with those decreed at the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED) and Munich Re insurance Company (Munich RE) for administrative use in the Republic of Serbia. For the Republic of Serbia, the issue of natural disasters is presented both through government documents (e.g. the Law on Emergencies and the National Strategy of the Protection and Rescue in Emergencies) and the survey of the frequency and typology of disasters. Significant discrepancies exist between older and more contemporary classifications of disasters in Serbia. They are especially emphasized in comparison to the CRED and Munich RE classifications and databases. This causes problems in the monitoring, recording and assessment of the effects of natural disasters. It is proposed that definitions be adapted and implemented into legislative and other documents.

The paper discusses the definitions of natural disasters and recommends the implementation of definitions and classifications of natural disasters in accordance with those decreed at the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED) and Munich Re insurance Company (Munich RE) for administrative use in the Republic of Serbia. For the Republic of Serbia, the issue of natural disasters is presented both through government documents (e.g. the Law on Emergencies and the National Strategy of the Protection and Rescue in Emergencies) and the survey of the frequency and typology of disasters. Significant discrepancies exist between older and more contemporary classifications of disasters in Serbia. They are especially emphasized in comparison to the CRED and Munich RE classifications and databases. This causes problems in the monitoring, recording and assessment of the effects of natural disasters. It is proposed that definitions be adapted and implemented into legislative and other documents.

The paper discusses the definitions of natural disasters and recommends the implementation of definitions and classifications of natural disasters in accordance with those decreed at the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED) and Munich Re insurance Company (Munich RE) for administrative use in the Republic of Serbia. For the Republic of Serbia, the issue of natural disasters is presented both through government documents (e.g. the Law on Emergencies and the National Strategy of the Protection and Rescue in Emergencies) and the survey of the frequency and typology of disasters. Significant discrepancies exist between older and more contemporary classifications of disasters in Serbia. They are especially emphasized in comparison to the CRED and Munich RE classifications and databases. This causes problems in the monitoring, recording and assessment of the effects of natural disasters. It is proposed that definitions be adapted and implemented into legislative and other documents.

The paper discusses the definitions of natural disasters and recommends the implementation of definitions and classifications of natural disasters in accordance with those decreed at the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED) and Munich Re insurance Company (Munich RE) for administrative use in the Republic of Serbia. For the Republic of Serbia, the issue of natural disasters is presented both through government documents (e.g. the Law on Emergencies and the National Strategy of the Protection and Rescue in Emergencies) and the survey of the frequency and typology of disasters. Significant discrepancies exist between older and more contemporary classifications of disasters in Serbia. They are especially emphasized in comparison to the CRED and Munich RE classifications and databases. This causes problems in the monitoring, recording and assessment of the effects of natural disasters. It is proposed that definitions be adapted and implemented into legislative and other documents.