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Authors: Ferenc Ács, Zsófia Szalkai, Erzsébet Kristóf, Annamária Zsákai

Abstract: Three different clothing thermal resistance (rcl) schemes are compared using meteorological and human data collected in Martonvásár. Model 1 is the most complex, it is energy balance based. Model 3 is the simplest, it is the UTCI-clothing model used as submodel in the UTCI (Universal Thermal Climate Index) scheme. It uses air temperature as sole input. Model 2 uses more data than model 3, the data used are the thermal insulation values of the clothing worn. Meteorological data refer to the town Martonvásár. The data were collected in the period August 9, 2016 – May 23, 2018. The main result is that the rcl values obtained by model 1 differ significantly in most of the cases from the results obtained by models 3 or 2. The fact that the results of model 1 rarely match the results of model 3 or model 2 suggests that the energy balance between human body and environment is rarely achieved, merely this is the case in approximately 10 percent of the cases.

Keywords: clothing thermal resistance; energy balance of the human body; clothing ensemble; air temperature; environmental heat deficite; metabolic heat flux density

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Received: October 08, 2022 | Revised: March 21, 2023 | Accepted: April 03, 2023

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Authors: Karlo Mak, Martina Jakovčić

Abstract: Based on the dialectical relationship between queerness and homonormativity, the aim of this paper was to outline the spatial framework of pink consumption in Croatia. Since the LGBT community is a specific and sensitive social group, qualitative research methods were used. After calculating the gay index and determining that the city of Zagreb provides the most favourable spatial context for the study of pink consumption, the interview method was used to collect qualitative data. The sample was assembled using the snowball technique (N = 14). The research revealed that there are only few pink consumption places in Zagreb, that they are not even present in all consumption systems, and that they are located in the central part of the city without exception. Although it cannot be argued that they are completely homonormative places, evidence of social exclusivity and sexual conservativism was found. Thus, it has been shown that even fundamentally inclusive places can produce normativity, which deprives them of the potential to achieve equality and emancipation of the Zagreb’s LGBT community.

Keywords: pink consumption; LGBT; Zagreb; homonormativity

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Received: January 26, 2023 | Revised: March 20, 2023 | Accepted: March 30, 2023

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Authors: Kamalanandhini Mohan

Abstract: The major cause of a drought is due to the variations in the climatic conditions and the anthropogenic effects. Due to climate change and inadequate rainfall, the moisture in soil gets affected which reduces the supply of water to the vegetation and also to the groundwater resources. The onset of drought is difficult to predict but it can be monitored with the help of various influential parameters. Suitable drought resilience techniques should be adopted to recover the loss and mitigate the effect of drought in a region. Proper monitoring and management of drought mitigation strategies should be followed to prevent the occurrence of such a kind of disaster. In this study, the authors provided a scientometric analysis and a wide-ranging review on drought indices. The scientometric analysis using VOSviewer showcases the current trend in the research using the most frequently used keywords, most cited articles and authors, and the countries that contributed to the field of drought. A total of 175 articles were identified from various databases and initial screening was done to select the full text articles. The eligible full text articles were selected after excluding the least prominent articles. Finally, 45 articles were included for the final exclusive review process. The review article provides an insight on drought categorization and drought indices derived to determine the severity of drought. The best suited index for drought severity assessment is very hard to identify since it requires more time. The drought indices should be selected in such a manner, that it effectively measures and monitors the severity of drought. A widespread, informative examination of drought indices would benefit the researchers worldwide to reduce their time spent on each article. The aim of this review article is to review the scientific articles regarding drought indices and provide the best solution to derive the drought severity conditions.

Keywords: Scientometric Analysis; VOSviewer; Drought assessment; Drought monitoring; Drought indices

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Received: December 02, 2022 | Revised: March 31, 2023 | Accepted: April 21, 2023

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Authors: Dragan Burić, Jovan Mihajlović, Vladan Ducić

Abstract: To carry out an “objective” regionalization of the climate of Montenegro for the period 1961–2020, this paper used cluster analysis, which is a multivariate technique that classifies a sample of subjects (objects) based on a set of variables into a single number. Based on the results (score), several groups were separated, and similar classes (groups) were grouped into the same cluster. Annual data for mean temperature and total precipitation from 18 meteorological stations were utilized. Temperature and precipitation cluster regions were separated using three different hierarchical agglomerative methods (Unweighted Pair Group Method with Arithmetic Mean (UPGMA), Single linkage, and Ward’s) and one non–hierarchical method (K–means). The Euclidean distance was used as a measure of distance for hierarchical methods, and the results were represented graphically in the form of dendrograms and thematic maps. The obtained results indicate that the singled–out temperature and precipitation cluster regions largely coincide with the established climate types in Montenegro. The cluster results further showed that the distribution of meteorological stations clearly reflects the largest part of the climatic diversity of Montenegro and indicates the spatial dimension of temperature and precipitation.

Keywords: cluster regions UPGMA, Single linkage, Ward’s, K–means, Montenegro

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Received: April 02, 2023 | Revised: June 08, 2023 | Accepted: June 18, 2023

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Authors: Hrvoje Šlezak

Abstract: Spatial segregation of Roma population is a dynamic category that changes its characteristics over time. This paper investigates changes in indicators of spatial segregation of the Roma national minority in Međimurje, the northernmost county of the Republic of Croatia. The spatial analysis of Roma in the researched area, based on the last three consecutive population censuses, indicates changes in the Roma distribution patterns. Through the last two inter-census periods, spatial dispersion of the Roma population is noticeable as a beginning of more intensive spatial integration process. On the other hand, quantitative indicators point to the conclusion that spatial segregation as a phenomenon and fundamental feature of Roma population is increasing.

Keywords: Međimurje; Roma; spatial segregation; integration; Croatia

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Received: April 07, 2023 | Revised: June 16, 2023 | Accepted: June 19, 2023

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Authors: Pawinee Iamtrakul, Sararad Chayphong

Abstract: Urbanization and transportation have caused two critical issues in the challenge of sustainable development, particularly, challenges to sustainable mobility in the context of car dependency. This is due to all aspects of environmental, social, and economic has been continued influenced by transportation related issues. The challenges of sustainable mobility in the context of suburban areas have become aggravating situation due to massive migrations, thus Pathumthani province, represented as vicinity area of
Bangkok, Thailand was selected as a case study. Data were collected from 1,998 respondents by questionnaire survey and analyzed using statistical analysis and visualization based on geographic information system, GIS application. The study results revealed that the urbanization process has led to an increase in urban development that attracts enormous migrations in searching for their opportunities (working and education trips). This phenomenon has positioned Pathumthani to serve as a supportive area for the spillover of rapid urbanization in the country’s capital area which has led to the development of private car-dependent travel and public transport network, mainly concentrated in urban areas with exclusion to residents in remote areas. On the other hand, most areas sprawl with a scattered density of residential settlements, which existing transportation system development can no longer serve the continued rising travel demand as before. The findings confirmed that the current development pattern could not promptly meet the needs of suburban development, requiring the policymakers to launch an effective plan to meet appropriate transportation demands and promote good quality of travelling for the residents and commuters.

Keywords: auto dependency; peri-urban areas; public transportation; sustainable development; transportation impact: urbanization

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Received: January 12, 2023 | Revised: June 10, 2023 | Accepted: June 15, 2023