This research focuses on analyzing residents' perception and attitude toward tourism development in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FB&H). For the purpose of this research, the existing models on residents' perception and attitudes were modified and a new theoretical model of six constructs was tested applying Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). The dimensions of the model, perception of tourism management, perception of economic, social and environmental impacts, residents' satisfaction, support for further tourism development, were formed as latent variables, accompanied with a set of three or four consonant questions. The model suggests that the support for tourism development is indirectly stipulated by the perception of tourism management, and by economic, social and environmental impacts. Analyses have shown that 6 out of the 7 suggested hypotheses have been confirmed. The findings indicate that the residents of the FB&H strongly support tourism development as they perceive it brings more positive impacts, which are greater than the actual governmental investment into the sector.

This field study shows how different crops and soil treatments with different nitrogen fertilization levels affect sulphur balance. Sulphur deposition, leaching through soil and water seepage, availability and uptake by crops, effects on crop yield and losses were investigated. The research was conducted on a field trial from 1996 to 2014 in temperate continental climate on Stagnosols. The soil was treated 10 times with mineral nitrogen fertilizers in an ascending doses from 0 to 300 kg N ha -1 and additional two 250 kg N ha -1 treatments, one with phosphogypsum and one with zeolite tuff and CaCO3. Drainpipes and lysimeters were installed to collect water samples and measure the effects of N doses, amendments and precipitation on sulphur losses. Average annual sulphur losses were from 4.9 to 68.7 kg ha 1 through drainage water, and from 1.5 to 24.9 kg ha -1 through lysimeter water. Depending on a crop, year and yield, average crop losses ranged from minimal 2.8 kg ha -1 in winter wheat up to 17.6 kg ha -1 in oilseed rape. Average total S content in soil varied from 882 to 1764 kg ha -1 . Overall agroecosystem S balance between input and output, calculated for all crops and all treatments was positive only in the treatment with phosphogypsum for winter wheat, corn and oilseed rape. Water shortage in 2011 caused positive S balance for soybean in other treatments too, not only in the treatment where phosphogypsum was applied.

Interaction between local economic development and reform of territorial organization is the topic of this paper. In this paper we research the problem of negative reflections, quality and instability of territorial organization on the local economic development. Aim is to identify the problem, its input and output. Timeframe is period 1952-2013, with focus on 1990, 2000 and 2010. Spatial frame of the research is Bosnia and Herzegovina and other countries in region. Main hypothesis is: number of local units (communities) is increasing in time of instability. In this paper we used DEA method of analysis and other relevant methods. Paper consists of: abstract, introduction, overview of territorial organization, evaluation of efficiency of territorial organization applying Data Envelopment Analysis, conclusion, and resources. Authors research transformation in territorial concepts from nation building to concessions, interaction of geographical and territorial vision facing the crisis, objective and framework for territorial development in different states, territorial organization and territorial cohesion between expectations, disparities and contradiction, territorial organization of society and territorial structure of a state from state to local level, the quest for new territorial paradigms in an interconnected world economy, and other. Main question in this paper is: Is it possible to give the territorial dimension more relevance for choices of competitiveness, efficiency and sustainable policies?

This paper presents a comprehensive assessment of territorial organization efficiency of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. During assessment, an output-oriented Charnes, Cooper and Rhods (CCR) and Banker, Charnes and Cooper (BCC) models have been applied on data representing the financial, demographic and functional capacities. Furthermore, this paper analyzes the efficiency of the territorial organization of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina through years 1990, 2000 and 2010. Results of CCR and BCC models show that the Local Government Unit (LGU) efficiency has been significantly reduced. Paper consists of Introduction, Efficiency of the territorial organization of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, CCR model, Inefficiency of LGU, Conclusion, References.

The paper attempts to analyze competitiveness for Local Government Unit (LGU) based on unit labour costs, as well as labour productivity. The main purpose of this paper is to identify those local government units, which are the most competitive, based on unit labour cost that can be considered as indicator for future investments. This paper analyzes local government units during the timeframe 2010–2012 in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Main hypothesis is that labour costs should not increase faster than labour productivity on a permanent basis. This paper introduces basic information on local government unit, reviews research methodology, discusses results and finally gives conclusion. The contribution of the paper is LGU productivity and competitive indicator as barrier for future investments.

The aim of this study was to investigate the selected indicators of multiple sclerosis (MS) in Herzegovina (Western Herzegovina Canton and Herzegovina-Neretva Canton). By using all available health and medical sources in the studied area and using McDonald's criteria, a total of 96 patients were identified in the period from 1996 to 2006. Results of the study show that the crude prevalence of MS was 30.99/100,000 (95% confidence interval [CIC 24.8-37.2), the highest one in the municipality of Posusje (49.6/100,000) and the lowest one in the municipalities of Neum and Ravno (no recorded cases); the female/male ratio was 1.5; the mean age of the patients on the prevalence day was 41.4 +/- 10.2 years and the mean age at the disease onset was 30.7 +/- 6.4 years; the most often clinical course of the disease was relapsing-remitting (58%), secondary progressive course was present in 28% patients, primary progressive in 9% and progressive relapsing in 1% of patients; the most frequent initial signs of the disease were motor (33%) and sensory ones (24%). According to the results of the study, the south-western part of Bosnia and Herzegovina is an area on the crossing from moderate risk to high risk zone for MS. The distribution of MS is heterogeneous. MS was more prevalent in the municipalities with colder climate and more winter precipitation and it is not present in the coastal region with warmer climate and almost without winter precipitation.

AIM The aim of this study was to present the trend of the rates of perinatal mortality at the University hospital Mostar in the period from 1999 to 2003 and to determine risk factors of perinatal mortality. PATIENTS AND METHODS Observed group was formed by 110 pregnant women whose infants died in perinatal period at University hospital Mostar in the period from 1999 to 2003 and control group by 107 pregnant women, the same parity and age, whose infants didn't die in perinatal period. The groups were compared acccording to available parameters which determine perinatal outcome. We determined risk factors of perinatal mortality by using case-control study. RESULTS Mean of perinatal mortality at University hospital Mostar in the observed five year period was 14,71%, range 8,88-19,1%o. A significantly higher number of premature labor (ten times higher), twin pregnancy (p=0.005; chi2 = 7.76), placental abruption (p<0.001; chi2 = 13.84), preeclampsia (p=0.027; chi2 = 4.891), placental insufficiency (p= 0.002; chi2 =9.395), metrorrhagia (p=0.007; chi2 = 7.237), fetal growth restriction (p=0.007; chi2 = 7.237), fetal asphyxia (p=0.017; chi2 = 5.683), true knots in the umbilical cord (p=0.024; chi2 = 5.12) and congenital malformations of fetus (p=0.024; chi2 = 5.12) were in the observed group than in control. 68,04% of all infants which died in perinatal period were premature babies. CONCLUSION Rate of perinatal mortality at the University hospital Mostar is unacceptable high and doesn't show clear tendency of decreasing in observed period. In order to decrease perinatal mortality rate it is necessary to improve the organization and quality of perinatal care and start with regionalisation and establishing tertiary centers on state level.