1. Analysis of hunting tourism : a case study of Slovenia (Prlekija region)Boris Prevolšek, Timo Roškar, Maja Borlinič Gačnik, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: The exploration of hunting tourism reveals its multifaceted benefits, encompassing nature preservation and tourism expansion. This study delves into the dynamics and prospective trends within hunting tourism, specifically in Prlekija's administrative unit of Gornja Radgona, Slovenia. It commences with a comprehensive international comparative analysis, followed by insightful semi-structured interviews involving key stakeholders within the destination. Hunting tourism emerges as a pivotal facet of tourism within this locale, exhibiting substantial potential for further growth, particularly in terms of diversification, regional integration, and synergy with other tourism offerings. However, it's imperative to address the adverse impacts of hunting tourism on biodiversity. As a counterbalance, the study underscores the increasing global emphasis on sustainable variants of hunting tourism, such as wildlife photography, fostering a more conscientiousapproach to animal tourism practices. Ključne besede: wild animals, hunting tourism, Slovenia, Prlekija region, Gornja Radgona Objavljeno v DKUM: 10.11.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 0
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2. From Teran to Tourism: Discovering the Opportunities of the Slovenian Wine-Growing District Karst : discovering the opportunities of the Slovenian wine-growing district KarstElizaveta Ibragimova, 2025, magistrsko delo Opis: This master's thesis examines the potential of the Karst wine-growing district in Slovenia as a wine tourism destination, with a particular focus on the role of Teran wine. Despite its rich cultural heritage and unique terroir, the Karst has remained underrepresented in national tourism promotion. The study was designed to explore how the region's natural, cultural, and gastronomic assets could be used to enhance the development of a more competitive and distinctive wine tourism offering. A mixed methods approach was employed, in which a quantitative survey was conducted among tourists and local residents at wine-related events, and qualitative interviews were carried out with local winemakers. Participants’ perceptions, motivations, and associations related to the Karst wine-growing district were analyzed, while insights into the development of wine tourism and regional challenges were gathered through the interviews. The findings indicated both barriers and opportunities in the region’s wine tourism development. While limited visibility and weak coordination among stakeholders involved in tourism and winemaking were identified as key challenges, significant potential was also recognized, rooted in the Karst’s cultural heritage, natural landscape, and winemaking traditions. Efforts to enhance the visibility and competitiveness of the Karst as a wine tourism destination are supported through practical recommendations and contributions to the academic discourse on destination development. Ključne besede: Karst, wine tourism, Teran, wine tourism in Slovenia, destination development Objavljeno v DKUM: 28.10.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 8
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3. Vloga vinske dediščine pri ustvarjanju avtentičnih turističnih izkušenj : diplomsko delo visokošolskega strokovnega študijaTea Kavčič, 2025, diplomsko delo Opis: Vinska dediščina igra pomembno vlogo pri oblikovanju avtentičnih turističnih doživetij. V tem delu preučujemo njen pomen, vpliv na turistično ponudbo ter pomembnost za obiskovalce in ponudnike turističnih storitev. V teoretičnem delu smo predstavili ključna pojma, ki sta bistvena za razumevanje teme in nadaljnjo raziskavo – vinsko dediščino in avtentično turistično izkušnjo. Predstavili smo vinorodne dežele, vinorodne okoliše in njihove posebnosti ter vinskoturistično infrastrukturo. V raziskovalnem delu smo se osredotočili na vidik obiskovalcev in vinarjev glede vloge dediščine pri oblikovanju avtentične turistične izkušnje. Ključne besede: turizem, vinski turizem, dediščina, avtentičnost, turistična izkušnja Objavljeno v DKUM: 27.10.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 5
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4. Vloga JRE Slovenija pri razvoju trajnostne gastronomije v Sloveniji : diplomsko delo visokošolskega strokovnega študijaKlara Klavs, 2025, diplomsko delo Opis: Zaključno delo raziskuje vlogo združenja JRE Slovenija pri razvoju trajnostne gastronomije ter način, kako njegovi člani vključujejo trajnostne prakse v svoje vsakodnevno delovanje. S kvalitativno metodo polstrukturiranih intervjujev in s SWOT analizo so bile pridobljene poglobljene ugotovitve, ki razkrivajo raznolikost pristopov k trajnosti – od zmanjševanja odpadkov, digitalizacije procesov, sodelovanja z lokalnimi dobavitelji, do ohranjanja kulinarične dediščine. Analiza kaže, da je trajnost med člani JRE Slovenija pogosto globoko zasidrana kot osebna vrednota, kar se izraža v številnih inovativnih praksah. Kljub temu pa ostaja izziv pomanjkanje enotne strategije in skupne komunikacije navzven. Zaključno delo zato ponuja priporočila za okrepitev povezovanja med člani, za bolj strukturirano promocijo trajnostnih praks in za krepitev vloge združenja kot vodilnega akterja na področju trajnostne gastronomije v Sloveniji. Ključne besede: Trajnost, gastronomija, JRE Slovenija, trajnostne prakse, intervjuji Objavljeno v DKUM: 04.09.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 32
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5. Predicting wine quality under changing climate: An integrated approach combining machine learning, statistical analysis, and systems thinkingMaja Borlinič Gačnik, Andrej Škraba, Karmen Pažek, Črtomir Rozman, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Climate change poses significant challenges for viticulture, particularly in regions known for producing high-quality wines. Wine quality results from a complex interaction between climatic factors, regional characteristics, and viticultural practices. Methods: This study integrates statistical analysis, machine learning (ML) algorithms, and systems thinking to assess the extent to which wine quality can be predicted using monthly weather data and regional classification. The dataset includes average wine scores, monthly temperatures and precipitation, and categorical region data for Slovenia between 2011 and 2021. Predictive models tested include Random Forest, Support Vector Machine, Decision Tree, and linear regression. In addition, Causal Loop Diagrams (CLDs) were constructed to explore feedback mechanisms and systemic dynamics. Results: The Random Forest model showed the highest prediction accuracy (R2 = 0.779). Regional classification emerged as the most influential variable, followed by temperatures in September and April. Precipitation did not have a statistically significant effect on wine ratings. CLD models revealed time delays in the effects of adaptation measures and highlighted the role of perceptual lags in growers’ responses to climate signals. Conclusions: The combined use of ML, statistical methods, and CLDs enhances understanding of how climate variability influences wine quality. This integrated approach offers practical insights for winegrowers, policymakers, and regional planners aiming to develop climate-resilient viticultural strategies. Future research should include phenological phase modeling and dynamic simulation to further improve predictive accuracy and system-level understanding. Ključne besede: wine quality, machine learning, climate change, viticulture, Slovenia, terroir, statistical analysis, causal loop diagrams, system thinking Objavljeno v DKUM: 18.08.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 7
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6. Koncept etno sela v turizmu in dejavniki uspešnosti etno sel : diplomsko delo visokošolskega strokovnega študijaDarija Tejić, 2025, diplomsko delo Opis: Koncept etnosel v turizmu in dejavniki uspešnosti etnosel je delo, pri katerem smo se ukvarjali s temo etno vasi, z različnimi vrstami turizma, od podeželskega do etno turizma, ter predstavili in raziskali destinacije etnosela na območju več držav nekdanje Jugoslavije. Na podlagi več različnih analiz in raziskovanja so predstavljena nekateraetnosela, ki se nahajajo na območju Srbije, Bosne in Hercegovine, Hrvaške ter Črne gore. V delu smo se osredotočili na dejavnike uspešnosti, ključne značilnosti, njihov vpliv in položaj v turizmu v državah, kje se nahajajo. Na podlagi teoretične raziskave, opravljenih intervjujev, SWOT in Benchmarking analiz so bili ugotovoljeni dejavniki uspešnosti ter ključne značilosti in način delovanja etnosel v turizmu ter njihova prepoznanost in pomebnost pri razvoju turizma v prihodnosti. Ključne besede: etnosela, etno turizem, podeželski turizem, SWOT, benchmarking Objavljeno v DKUM: 19.06.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 33
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7. Sustainable development of ethno-villages in Bosnia and Herzegovina : a multi criteria assessmentBoris Prevolšek, Aleksandar Maksimović, Adis Puška, Karmen Pažek, Maja Borlinič Gačnik, Črtomir Rozman, 2020, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This paper explores ethno-villages in Bosnia and Herzegovina as an important element of rural and cultural tourism. The attractiveness of natural and cultural heritage is very important for sustainable rural tourism development. In order to improve the process of decision making to enable the sustainable development of ethno-villages, a multi-criteria assessment model has been developed. The methodology is based on qualitative modeling using a multi-criteria analysis via the DEXi software. The model is based on hierarchical relations consisting of three main criteria that are the basis of sustainable tourism development: economic, social, and environmental criteria. The ultimate goal of the model in this study was to evaluate ethno-villages, namely six ethno-villages in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The results of the study show how ethno-villages contribute to sustainable development. Ključne besede: sustainable development, tourism, ethno-villages, DEXi, decision support, multi-criteria model, assessment Objavljeno v DKUM: 07.02.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 8
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8. A system dynamics approach to decision-making tools in farm tourism developmentMaja Borlinič Gačnik, Črtomir Rozman, Andrej Škraba, Boris Prevolšek, 2020, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Background: Besides visiting the main tourist attractions in Slovenia, many tourists want to spend their free time in the countryside as well, but the number of farming establishments in Slovenia diminished distinctly in the last years.
Objectives: This paper aims to develop a system dynamics model, with the goal to analyse dynamics of the diversification of agricultural holdings into farm tourism activities in Slovenia.
Methods/Approach: A system dynamics methodology was chosen to model the diversification in farm tourism. First, we present a basic concept of a system dynamics model with a causal loop diagram. Further, a system dynamics model with different scenarios is presented.
Results: The main feedback loops were identified, and the simulation model was used to analyse different simulation scenarios of the transition of farming establishments into farm tourism facilities.
Conclusions: The model provides the answers to the strategic questions about the dynamics of transfer into tourist farms, using several simulation scenarios. The transition mainly relies on subsidies, promotion of diversification and the growth of rural tourism, which provides a relevant direction for the development of future incentives. Ključne besede: farm tourism, rural tourism, modelling, system dynamics, causal loop diagram, simulation Objavljeno v DKUM: 13.01.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 4
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9. Developing a diversification strategy of non-agricultural activities on farms using system dynamics modelling : a case study of SloveniaMaja Borlinič Gačnik, Boris Prevolšek, Karmen Pažek, Črtomir Rozman, Andrej Škraba, 2022, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Purpose: This paper aims to analyse the main variables and causal relationships in the system structure of the diversification of non-agricultural activities on agricultural holdings using system dynamics (SD) modelling. The SD model aims to simulate depictions of the behaviour of the real system while testing the effects of alternative decisions over time.
Design/methodology/approach: An SD methodology was chosen to model diversification in farm tourism.
Findings: A system approach increases the authors’ understanding of the transition of agricultural holdings to farm tourism. The results indicate that the transition to farm tourism depends on the level of tourism development in a certain area. The system is influenced by subsidies allocated by authorities to expand primary agricultural activities. The model describes a situation in which the tourism and agricultural industries have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Research limitations/implications: The research is limited by the small set of available data due to the limited number of farms in Slovenia. One major problem is the difference in statistical data on the same activity collected from different institutions in Slovenia.
Practical implications: The paper includes implications for understanding the transition process to farm tourism, allowing policymakers to experiment with subsidies and promotion to explore the efficacy and efficiency of proposed policies.
Originality/value: This study provides a structured, systemic view of the diversification of non-agricultural activities on agricultural holdings, where the simulation results are a reliable reflection of the behaviour of the actual system being modelled. Ključne besede: system dynamics, modelling, simulation, diversification, farm tourism, farm policy, Slovenia, simulation scenarious Objavljeno v DKUM: 11.12.2024; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 11
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10. Applying integrated data envelopment analysis and analytic hierarchy process to measuring the efficiency of tourist farms : The Case of SloveniaBoris Prevolšek, Maja Borlinič Gačnik, Črtomir Rozman, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This paper examines the efficiency of tourist farms in Slovenia by adopting an approach using a framework of non-parametric programming—Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), combining the two because the DEA analysis by itself does not take into account all attributes, especially qualitative ones. The beforementioned two methods rank the farm tourism units with respect to their efficiency. By using the DEA method, an input- and output-oriented BCC and CCR model were introduced to upgrade the criteria by including the additional non-numerical criteria of the AHP. The results of the models showed that there are possible improvements on all levels of efficiency, as well as on the criteria of the additional offer of tourist farms, which were analyzed in the AHP model with additional criteria. According to the estimated efficiency, the ranking of tourist farms differed according to the two methods. Within the group of farms assessed as efficient by DEA, the AHP model allowed a more accurate ranking. Ključne besede: farm tourism, tourist farms, efficiency, data envelopment analysis (DEA), analytic hierarchy process (AHP), Slovenia Objavljeno v DKUM: 09.04.2024; Ogledov: 281; Prenosov: 24
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