KULTURA POLISA

PROFILING OF PROSTITUTES

Željko Bjelajac — 2024-11-29

There is a significant number of authors who have explored the phenomenology and etiology of prostitution as "the oldest profession," whose roots reach far back through history. It is evident that such an approach lacks coherence. Therefore, this paper includes various aspects of prostitution, focusing on the personal experiences and characteristics of women engaged in this profession. It analyzes different factors, traumas, and behavior patterns that lead women into prostitution, highlighting the repercussions on mental and physical health and the symptomatology of post-traumatic stress disorder. Through a socioeconomic and psychological profile of prostitutes, this paper introduces the concept of criminal profiling as an important tool and protective factor in a proactive approach to prevent young girls and women from entering the delinquent world of prostitution. It examines how profiling can aid in understanding antisocial behaviors and preventive actions starting in adolescence, addressing issues related to this social phenomenon both before its manifestation and, retrospectively, after it has occurred. The methods applied include quantitative and qualitative content analysis, comparative analysis (responses to prostitution), and descriptive and analytical statistics. The aim of this paper is to identify flexible risk factors, as well as protective factors, through the profiling concept, which can be planned in preventive and intervention strategies in pursuit of an effective community response in prostitution prevention policies.

HUMAN RESOURCES’ INFLUENCE ON COMPETITIVENESS OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, SERBIA AND CROATIA’S ECONOMIES

Snježana Stanišić — 2024-11-29

The level of competitiveness measures the success of an economy, which is one of the most important factors of economic growth and development. Competitiveness is a concept that every economy wants to increase, which is exactly why every country improves its own economic competitiveness. This paper presents a comparison of the competitiveness of Bosnia and Herzegovina and countries in the region. The aim of this paper is to show the competitiveness with the reference neighbouring countries and the impact of human resources on the overall competitiveness of the country. In order for economic growth and sustainable development to be stable and sustainable in the long run, it is necessary to establish a quality and efficient institutional environment which would create a stimulating environment for the most successful economic activities with the aim of improving competitiveness. A well-prepared human resources strategy allow the organisation to efficiently plan and manage all processes in order to support its goals and respond flexibly to any changes. In knowledgebased societies, adult education and lifelong learning have become a necessity in order to maintain and increase employee competitiveness. According to the results in this paper, it is evident that in societies based on knowledge, adult education and lifelong learning become a necessity in order to maintain and increase the competitiveness of employees.

DEPICTION OF CRIME IN VIDEO GAMES: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS

Aleksandar Filipović — 2024-11-29

The portrayal of crime in video games has become a focal point of academic and societal debate due to its potential influence on players' perceptions of criminal behavior and morality. This paper critically examines how crime is depicted across different genres of video games, exploring the narrative structures, character development, and interactive mechanics that contribute to these portrayals. Through a mixed-methods approach, combining content analysis of popular crime-centered games with a review of player experiences and reactions, we assess the extent to which video games normalize or challenge criminal activity. Additionally, the study considers the implications of crime representation on both individual psychology and broader cultural attitudes towards law, justice, and morality. The findings highlight the complex and multifaceted role that video games play in shaping societal views on crime, with particular attention to the influence of immersive storytelling and player agency. This research contributes to the growing body of literature on the intersection of digital entertainment, psychology, and criminology, and offers insights into the potential impact of video games on social attitudes and behaviors related to crime.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF GEOPOLITICS: NEW TOOLS, ACTORS, AND POWER DYNAMICS

Ivana Z. Zirojević — 2024-11-29

This article explores the evolution of geopolitics in the digital era, emphasizing how technology has transformed traditional geopolitical frameworks. Initially grounded in the physical characteristics of territories, modern geopolitics, influenced by digital tools, has shifted to a more intangible domain. The interconnectedness brought about by digital technologies has blurred the boundaries between internal and external state affairs, reshaping how geopolitical power is understood and exercised. As new technologies such as artificial intelligence, large datasets, and digital infrastructure gain prominence, they become new tools in global competition. While digital geopolitics democratizes participation, enabling individuals to influence international discourse, it also presents challenges, such as the potential misuse of these tools. Furthermore, the rise of digital geopolitics reflects a critical approach, where ideological and political phenomena are redefined through digital means. This transformation leads to the merging of traditional and modern power dynamics, making geopolitics more accessible but also more complex in terms of influence, representation, and global rivalry.

SCOPE, NATURE AND CAUSES OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY

Boro Merdovic — 2024-11-29

Juvenile delinquency is a specific social phenomenon studied by various scientific disciplines. The goal of every society is to establish order and protect general social values. Juvenile delinquency is a serious behavioral problem manifested through actions that deviate from social and legal norms, and as such, it should be taken seriously in society, given the significance, dangers, and long-term consequences it can cause. The aim of this research is to examine the etiological factors of juvenile delinquency, as well as the scope and phenomenological aspects that can be categorized under this concept. The conceptual confusion present in this field often complicates the creation of adequate and effective prevention programs. Using descriptive research methods, document analysis, comparative methods, as well as quantitative and qualitative analysis, we have distinguished various types of behavior, grading them from asocial behaviors to juvenile delinquency as behaviors that violate legal norms. The research results have shown that juvenile delinquency is a broad term encompassing various behaviors that breach social, moral, customary, and legal norms. We have also demonstrated that youth delinquency is a multicausal phenomenon requiring a multidisciplinary approach for clarification. The conclusion is that juvenile delinquency is a complex phenomenon that demands an integrated and multidisciplinary approach in prevention. Investment in educational programs, family support, and health education, as well as the creation of a positive social environment, can significantly reduce the risk of delinquent behavior and mitigate its consequences. The contribution of this work is to assist professionals from different fields in the early detection of delinquent behavior in youth and the profiling of juvenile offenders, as the most dangerous form of delinquency.

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE “SERBIAN WORLD” AND “GREATER SERBIA” CONCEPTS

Aleksandar Ljubomirović — 2024-11-29

This article aims to present designated outcomes of the author’s research on the Serbian world concept, which surfaced as an indispensable part of the public discourse in the year 2020, and has been ever since repeatedly identified with the notion of “Greater Serbia”. Hence, the methodology of the comparative analysis will be applied with the intention of systematically examining the resemblances and differences of the said concepts, including also elements of the qualitative content analysis. The qualitative content analysis includes pre-selected public statements of prominent regional stakeholders in which they identify the Serbian world with the “Greater Serbia” concept. This represents a significant approach for the understanding of the Serbian world per se and its comparison with other note-worthy concepts, because it is still regarded mainly as a mental construct. Therefore, whilst analysing this concept the focus must be placed on processes of mental shaping of the world as understood by the participants of the discourse, and on the process of the conceptualization of reality. Based on the results of the analysis, the author concludes that only its opponents regard the Serbian world as a modernized version of “Greater Serbia” with the purpose of discrediting the newly popularized term, and for which they assume will have an exclusively territorial connotation with imperial pretensions. However, the analysis has shown that the constant comparisons with “Greater Serbia” are part of an ongoing anti-Serbian campaign, and that the concept was not designed after any greater-state ideas. The Serbian world concept has a predominantly cultural dimension, with a focus on the promotion of the ‘world of values’ of the Serbian people.

CRIMINAL ASPECTS OF EUTHANASIA IN THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA

Nenad Bingulac — 2024-11-29

The question of legal and medical regulation of the right to euthanasia, although the action itself has been performed since the existence of humanity, was raised in the 20th century. Then the regulation of this issue begins, bearing in mind that it was actually implemented, and that it could lead to abuses and extermination of certain nations. With the legal regulation of this issue, discussions begin, primarily legal and medical, but also philosophical, moral, sociological and religious. And while some states regulats, whether they expressly prohibit or allow it, certain states do not regulate the legal aspect of euthanasia. Certainly, any regulation is better than the absence of any legal norms governing this issue, which leave room for arbitrariness and abuse. In the paper, I emphasize the connection between the right to life and the right to die, individual and general interest. In addition to the above, I point out the arguments for and against euthanasia, clarify the concept of euthanasia and the forms of euthanasia, emphasize the criminal law aspect of euthanasia, as well as how this issue is legally regulated in the law of the Republic of Serbia.

THE INSTITUTE OF PLEA BARGAIN IN THE LEGISLATION OF MONTENEGRO AND CHALLENGES IN ITS IMPLEMENTATION

Dzenana Mrvaljević — 2024-11-29

The subject of research in this paper is the institute of Plea bargaining. The starting point of the research is the positive-legal method, having in mind that only by a detailed analysis of solutions accepted in the domestic legal system can we assess the scope, practical implications, as well as inadequacies and imperfections in the way of regulating the institute or practice, which are the subject of this research. The author points out the numerous shortcomings in the legal regulation of the institute. In order to determine the effectiveness of the plea bargain, and to identify practical repercussions, we conducted empirical research in the form of a survey i.e. a questionnaire. The questionnaire was designed as a means of surveying 189 judiciary civil servants - judges, prosecutors and lawyers, in order to find out how people who do not create, but only implement legal norms, feel about this institute, to what extent they use its solutions, whether they find it justified, if they consider it necessary and appropriate, what their impressions regarding the first few years of implementation of this institute are; what the directions of its further upgrading are, and whether the practical application of this institute attains the appropriate results. Finally, by using a critical method the author gave an overview of the issues related to the plea bargain.

LEGAL GROUNDS FOR DETERMINING DETENTION ACCORDING TO THE CPC, AND COURT PRACTICE IN THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA

Teodora Živadinović — 2024-11-29

When the presence of the defendant is mandatory during the conduct of criminal proceedings and the defendant avoids doing so and facilitates the smooth conduct of the same, there are, the Law on Criminal Procedure provides for the conditions by which his presence is ensured. There are several foreseen measures by which the presence of the defendant can be ensured, starting from summons as the mildest measure to detention as the most severe measure provided for by the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Republic of Serbia, providing that detention can be applied as the last measure of procedural coercion.The reasons for ordering custody are determined by Article 211 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, with the basic prerequisite for ordering custody of the defendant being the existence of reasonable suspicion that the defendant has committed the criminal offense charged against him. In this paper, we will look individually at the grounds provided by law, which justify and mandate the determination of the measure of detention against the suspect.