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IDENTIFYING HOT AND COOL SPOTS IN THE CITY CENTRE BASED ON BICYCLE MEASUREMENTS: THE CASE OF OLOMOUC, CZECH REPUBLIC
Authors: Michal Lehnert, Josef Kubeček, Jan Geletič, Martin Jurek, Jindřich Frajer
Abstract: In this study we focus on a detailed analysis of air temperature in the city centre of Olomouc, using a bicycle for mobile measurements. We studied the spatial pattern of air temperature, analysed temperature differences between local climate zones (LCZs) and identifed hot spots and cool spots in the city centre. The results point to a signifcant influence of microclimate and local climate on the feld of temperature. In the daytime, hotspots occurred namely in LCZ 8 and E and in the well irradiated spaces within LCZ 2. Larger areas of scattered trees (LCZ B) in combination with watercourses created cool spots with a cooling potential for their surroundings. During night time, the warmest spots were detected mostly in LCZ 2 and the coolest spots in areas with low plants (LCZ D).
Keywords: urban climate; local climate zones; mobile measurement
Article info: 230-240
Received: December 03, 2018 | Revised: December 25, 2018 | Accepted: December 27, 2018
AN INVESTIGATION OF WINTER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES IN THE MOUNTAINS OF MONTENEGRO – A CASE STUDY FROM THE KARST DEPRESSION OF VALOVITI DO AND SELECTED MOUNTAIN STATIONS OF NORTHERN MONTENEGRO
Authors: Matej Ogrin, Gojko Nikolić, Darko Ogrin, Tajan Trobec
Abstract: This article presents the findings from measurements of winter minimum temperatures taken over a period of several years in the high mountain karst depression of Valoviti Do on the Durmitor massif (Montenegro), and compares them with temperatures measured in the network of official stations operated by the Montenegro Hydrometeorological Institute. We took into consideration meteorological stations that are located in the coldest sites of Montenegro. The results of the measurements showed that winter minimum temperatures in high mountain depressions of Montenegro are considerably lower than the temperatures measured in the framework of the national network of meteorological stations, which are rarely located in the mountain environment. In the course of taking measurements in five nonconsecutive winter seasons in the period from 2007 to 2015 we also measured the lowest temperature recorded to date in Montenegro, -40 °C.
Keywords: minimum temperatures; local climate; mountain climate; Durmitor; Montenegro
Article info: 241-252
Received: June 21, 2018 | Revised: October 27, 2018 | Accepted: October 29, 2018
STUDY AND DIACHRONIC ANALYSIS OF FOREST COVER CHANGES OF BELEZMA-ALGERIA
Authors: Amina Barbache, Yassine Beghami, Hassen Benmessaoud
Abstract: This study aims to analyze the changes of forest cover in the region of Belezma-BATNA in North Algeria, during a period of 31 years (1986 to 2017), based on the use of remote sensing data (diachronic analysis of satellite images Landsat) by calculating indices (NDVI and NDWI). The results revealed significant changes during this period. Regressive changes in vegetation cover, particularly between 2000 and 2017. This degradation is mainly located in the southern and southeastern part of the Belezma forest resulting from several natural and anthropogenic factors. It can be considered that drought is one of the main causes causing the regressive change of forest during this period with other factors that promote this degradation such as overgrazing, fire, phytosanitary problems (caterpillar processionary), etc.
Keywords: Remote sensing; change detection; analysis of forest; forest cover; Diachronic analysis
Article info: 253-263
Received: September 07, 2018 | Revised: December 20, 2018 | Accepted: December 21, 2018
RESIDENTS’ PERCEPTION TOWARD PROTECTED AREAS − CARSKA BARA SPECIAL NATURE RESERVE (VOJVODINA, SERBIA)
Authors: Tamara Jojić Glavonjić, Jovana Brankov, Dragana Miljanović
Abstract: The research was carried out in the villages of the buffer zone and the close environment of the Ramsar site “Stari Begej – Carska Bara” Special Nature Reserve, in the Serbian part of Banat. The survey method was used to establish the local population’s attitude towards the impact of area protection on their life quality and the degree of cooperation with the managing body. A total of 393 adults were surveyed, which accounted for 5.34% of the total adult population of the studied area (five villages). In order to provide opinions from all stakeholders, the managing body was also asked to respond to some of the questions. A comparison of the responses revealed a generally low level of dialogue and understanding between the two interested parties. The results indicate some differences in the degree of impact depending on the location of the villages, as well as the occupation of the respondents and their age.
Keywords: protected area; Ramsar; managing; attitude towards the impact; Serbia
Article info: 264-275
Received: September 24, 2018 | Revised: December 21, 2018 | Accepted: December 23, 2018
SEGMENTATION OF COASTAL MARINE DEMAND FROM A NATIONAL RECREATIONAL AREA: VILLAMIL BEACH, ECUADOR
Authors: Mauricio Carvache-Franco, Orly Carvache-Franco, Wilmer Carvache-Franco, Miguel Orden-Mejía, Cristina Macas-López
Abstract: Tourist demand segmentation can provide important information for creating products tailored to the clusters found. The present empirical work was carried out in situ in Ecuador at the Villamil Beach National Recreation Area, a coastal marine destination within a national recreation area. Factor analysis on responses by tourists to a questionnaire produces two motivational dimensions: “Ecotourism” and “Sun and beach”. Three tourist segments are found: “Beach lovers”, who have high motivations for enjoying the sun and the beach, “Coastal Nature”, who have high motivations for enjoying the typical gastronomy, for the sun and the beach, for the tourist attractions and for knowing the flora and fauna and, fnally, “Coastal Passive”, who have medium and low motivations in all aspects.
Keywords: Tourism; Segmentation; Motivation; Coastal marine; Ecuador
Article info: 276-284
Received: July 26, 2018 | Revised: December 05, 2018 | Accepted: December 10, 2018
GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS COMMUNITY ATTITUDES TOWARDS CRUISE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Smiljana Pivčević, Ante Mandić, Niko Šalja
Abstract: This study analyses government and business community attitudes towards cruise tourism impacts and its future development. An empirical study was conducted in Dubrovnik on a sample of 105 leaders in tourism-related organisations developing, validating and using the the Cruise Tourism Impacts scale. Research findings reveal a moderately positive attitude towards the cruise tourism impacts and the desired shift in future development priorities. Promotion, revenues and employment generation are the most pronounced positive impacts and cruise tourism influence on land-based guests the most pronounced negative one. Only sex and workplace are found to be discriminators of cruise tourism impacts perceptions. Implications for destination management and suggestions for future studies are provided.
Keywords: cruise tourism impacts; government and business stakeholders; discriminating variables; Dubrovnik
Article info: 285-294
Received: September 02, 2018 | Revised: November 21, 2018 | Accepted: November 27, 2018