Goran Ćorluka; Ivan Peronja; Dejan Tubić; Review , pp. 181-191 Download

Tourist attractions are vital sub-elements in the tourism system. Despite drawing considerable attention in the tourism literature, most studies suffer from a lack of in-depth analysis of the theoretical foundation. This research aims to analyze the temporal nature of tourist attraction, thereby linking the cognitive and organizational perspective of tourist attraction classification by its temporal dimension. From the organizational perspective of tourist attraction classification, a further purpose is to classify tourist attractions regarding their temporal dimension. This paper shows the organizational influence of time regarding when and how long an attraction occurs. The cognitive and organizational perspective typologies of tourist attractions are linked by a common unit of measurement: time. With regard to their temporal dimension, tourist attractions are classified as STA - Stationary attraction and SEA - Seasonal attractions. This study contributes to the literature by providing an insight into the temporal dimension of tourist attractions and the understanding of the cognitive and organizational perspective and their interconnection within tourist attraction typology. The defined framework can be applied in the comparison and evaluation of tourist attractions providing the basis for further discussion on the nature of tourist attractions.

The Baltic Dry Index is used as a strategic tool by shipping companies to monitor the daily movement of freight rates for the transportation of bulk cargoes on predetermined routes for the different types of bulk carriers. Therefore, the management of shipping companies pays great attention to the factors that can contribute to the prediction of the price movement of the Baltic Dry Index. Main goal of this paper is to explore if stock market indices of United States of America (S&P 500 stock index) and China (Shanghai stock exchange Composite index), 10 Year bond yield, CRB index, WTI Crude oil and Gold as global market factors, but also as leading macroeconomic global indicators, have impact on movement of BDI. We explored period from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2021, with monthly data for which the multiple linear regression method was used to analyse mentioned global market factors impact on BDI. The research found that the movement of S&P 500 and SSECI stock indices and CRB index had a positive impact on the movement of BDI, while the movement of Gold and WTI crude oil had negative impact on BDI for the observed period. The scientific contribution of this paper is manifested through observation and exploring relationship of mentioned global market factors with BDI, previous papers observed shorter time period and included macroeconomic indicators which are lagging, together with some global market factors.

The aim of this paper is to find alternative method of executing reimbursement loan, as a form of documentary loan, that is, to investigate new digital technology methods (fintech) to improve the efficiency of the international exchange. Reimbursement loans are often used to credit the trade of overseas goods. The reason of such case is that the shipment of goods by the maritime transport requires a significant amount of time and those trades are often associated with high financial amounts. Since international trade (exchange) is a kind of a generator of society’s progress, it is necessary to explore the possibilities for making international payment cheaper, more efficient and more secure. In this case, we based our research on the implementation of modern technologies, more precisely “blockchain”/DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) and “smart contracts”. The new reimbursement loan model presented in the paper is based on the aforementioned technologies. It could potentially change not only the documentary lending techniques, but also, eventually, overall financial paradigm. The effectiveness of the application of modern technologies is proven comparing the results of the so called conventional and unconventional reimbursement credit model on a real case involving two companies in Indonesia and Singapore. The paper also tackles on the further implementation of “smart contract” technology and “blockchain”/DLT, thus considering the potential impact of these technologies on overseas trade, credit markets and financial institutions. Finally, the paper argues on the limitations in implementing this new technique (e.g. legal, political and technical challenges).

Spare parts management on ships is a notable segment of total transportation costs being able to become a significant factor in the process of cost optimization, given the increasingly unpredictable economic circumstances and unstable geopolitical relations. This study aims to determine the optimal parcel delivery scenario to the ship based on the created mathematical model, using the delivery option of air freight service, express service, and consolidation service on the examined transportation route. The model uses a predefined set of variables such as total shipping cost, delivery time, and total distance, which were compared according to the different conditions of parcel delivery requirements and additional weight units. The research results show that the air freight delivery scenario is the optimal solution when the total cost is considered the most weighted function value. When time is set the most significant, the express delivery scenario proves to be the optimal solution. In the case when the distance is considered the most weighted function value, both first and second scenarios are optimal. According to the model results, the consolidation service was neither economically preferred nor advantageous comparing to the alternative delivery options. However, in certain circumstances, full exploitation of its economic advantages is possible. These research findings significantly contribute to the efficiency and productivity of the logistic chain. They enable decision-makers to empirically determine the optimal network of parcel delivery between two locations.

Maritime communication systems are among the most important infrastructure of global maritime safety and security. They consist of very high frequency (VHF) radio, the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), contemporary satellite nets, Automatic Identification System (AIS) networks, and the emerging VHF Data Exchange System (VDES). These systems are essential for distress signaling, navigational coordination, and vessel traffic management. As maritime operations are experiencing accelerated digitalisation, the safety and security dimensions of maritime communication systems have attracted substantial and growing scientific attention. This study presents a comprehensive literature review and bibliometric analysis of the safety and security of maritime communication systems. Guided by the PRISMA 2020 guidelines and Systematic Literature Review (SLR) methodology, a structured search was conducted across three major scientific databases: Scopus, Web of Science (WoS), and IEEE Xplore. Starting from a raw pool of 6648 records retrieved between 2000 and 2026, the dataset was reduced through successive filtering to a final body of 68 high-relevance publications. Bibliometric analysis reveals a significant upward publication trend from 2015 onwards, with a marked acceleration after 2019. Thematic analysis identifies seven principal research clusters: GMDSS modernisation, AIS safety and security, VDES and VHF next-generation systems, maritime cybersecurity, satellite communications, risk assessment frameworks, and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and autonomous vessel communications. The review identifies significant research gaps, including the absence of integrated cross-system risk frameworks, insufficient attention to human factors in cybersecurity, limited studies addressing emerging regulatory, legal governance components and a brief analysis of the maritime communications market. This study provides a structured foundation for future research and policy development in maritime communication security.