Pregled: časopis za društvena pitanja / Periodical for social issues

Progonjena dvjema aktualnim guernikama, Europa traži svoj moralni trijumf / Haunted by Two Contemporary Guernicas, Europe Seeks its Moral Triumph

Anis Bajrektarević — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Gonjen dvjema gernikama, koje lakomisleno zovemo sukobima, bez kraja i jasna početka - Palestinom i Ukrajinom - te zarobljen u ciklusu konfrontacijske beznade, europski kontinent se ćuti demoralizirano i dezorijentirano, deindustrijalizirano i obespravljeno. Svjedočeći gubitku sopstvene geopolitičke centralnosti, raspadu globalne suradnje — moglo bi se reći: deglobalizaciji (slowbalisation)— svojom nutar-njem razognjištavanju, urušavanju društvene kohezije i pucanju međugeneracijskog ugovora. Europa očajnički traži ne samo stabilnost, već i svoj moralni trijumf.

Zaboravite semitizam! / Forget Semitism!

Joseph Massad; Mirza Čerkez — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This text is a translation of the final chapter of Joseph Massad’s book "Islam in Liberalism", Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2015. Further information is available at the publisher’s website:
https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/I/bo19211851.html

Translated from English and adapted by: Mirza Čerkez, prof. (mirza.cerkez@unsa.ba)

Uloga Fikreta, bodybuildera sa osmjehom, na život žene Suade / The Enduring Agency of Fikret the Smiling Bodybuilder in Suada's Journey

Petra Hamer; Petra Hamer — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This text is a translation of the article "The Enduring Agency of Fikret the Smiling Bodybuilder in Suada’s Journey", originally published in English in Anthropological Notebooks, 31(2), 2025.

Translated from English and adapted by: Dr. Petra Hamer (petra.hamer@ff.uni-lj.si)

This article examines the agency of a deceased husband as it continues to affect his former wife’s life. Over thirty years have passed since he became one of the countless victims of violence during the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 1990s. Today, his wife keeps a memorial room in their hometown, preserving his memory as the first and most celebrated Bosnian bodybuilder, and ensuring that his legacy endures. These continuing bonds serve as both a mourning process and a celebration of his life. Two forms of agency of the dead are presented in the article: material and spiritual. The material agency is expressed through physical markers of remembrance such as the tombstone, the memorial room, and the commemorative plaque. The spiritual agency manifests in the dreams his wife experiences, which provide her with a sense of connection and guidance. This analysis examines the agency of the dead through the individual act of maintaining bonds with the deceased, while situating the narrative within the broader context of Verdery’s concept of the politicization of dead bodies. This approach highlights how personal mourning intertwines with collective memory and cultural significance.

Azijsko inovacijsko gospodarstvo pokreće rast i globalne promjene na tržištu / Asia’s Innovation Economy Driving Growth and Global Market Shift

Claudia Ukonu; Aleksandra Hohnjec, Jadranka Dorešić — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This text is a translation of an article originally published on the official website of the World Economic Forum, available at:
the World Economic Forum website

Translated from English and adapted by: Aleksandra Hohnjec, mag. oec. and mr. sc. Jadranka Dorešić, dipl. oec. (fluence999@gmail.com; jadranka.doresic@gmail.com)

Ideologijia u semiotici prostora / An Ideology in the Semiotics of Space

Esad Duraković — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Imenovanje realnog, fizičkog prostora izvan Evrope vršeno je najvećim dijelom s pozicije svojevremenih kolonijalnih sila – Velike Britanije i Francuske. Tako su nastali pojmovi/nazivi Bliski istok, Srednji istok, Daleki istok i sl., pri čemu se ovi pojmovi/imena situiraju u skladu sa udaljenošću od imperija kao Centra. Navedeni pojmovi/imena su znaci koji, kao znaci, u semiotici prostora proizvode određena značenja (semioza), a uopće nisu vrijednosno neutralni. Oni izražavaju poziciju moći Centra koji sebe određuje kao Centar i mjerilo vrijednosti. Tako postaje evrocentrizam koji je bremenit ideologijskim potencijalima i koji imenovanjem geografskih cjelina s onu stranu Evrope, na Periferiji, postavlja ideološku platformu za svoju supremaciju i kolonijalnu akciju, podrazumijevajući potrebu da svoju nadmoć demonstrira različitim formama zaposjedanja Periferije. Na taj način se u semiotici prostora proizvode obilna i intenzivna značenja. U naznačenoj dinamici odnosa Centar – Periferija javlja se i orijentalistika koja svojim najautoritativnijim dijelom funkcionira kao instrument ideološkog evrocentrizma.

Iz ciklusa „Svijetli dodiri duše” (autorica slika: Adela Nurković-Kulenović) / From the Series „Svijetli dodiri duše“ (paintings by: Adela Nurković-Kulenović)

Adela Nurković-Kulenović — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The paintings "U središtu duše", "Na raskršću" and "Sloboda" are part of the series "Svijetli dodiri duše" (by Adela Nurković-Kulenović), which the artist experiences as a personal diary of painterly moments.

Hasanovo „sadivanje novog svita“ / Hasan's „Sowing of a New World"

Fuad Đidić — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This text is a review of the book: Enes Karić, Zime Zaručnice – doživljaji njemačkog vojnika Hasana, „Ilum“ Bužim, 2025.

Ustavna i institucionalna izgradnja države Bosne i Hercegovine / The Constitutional and Institutional Building of the State of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Amar Redžep — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This text is a review of the book: Muhamed I. Mujakić, Institucije države Bosne i Hercegovine, Sarajevo, Udruženje Pravni institut u BiH, 2025, 436 str.

Prikaz knjige: Mediji kao instrument međunarodne intervencije: Kuća od karata / Book review: Media as a Tool of International Intervention: House of Cards

Harun Išerić — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This text is a review of the book: Nidžara Ahmetašević, Media as a Tool of International Intervention: House of Cards, Routledge, London and New York, 2024

Umjetnički otpor u opsadi: umjetnici Sarajeva 1992–1995 i kulturna borba za slobodu / Artistic Resistance Under Siege: Artists of Sarajevo 1992–1995 and the Cultural Struggle for Freedom

Adela Nurković-Kulenović — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This text is a review of the photography and document exhibition: “Sarajevo 1992-1995”, Dani Kantona Sarajevo, May 08. 2025, Galerija Preporod

Analiza bibliotečkih usluga u tretmanu ovisnosti: Studija iz terapijskih zajednica, centara za rehabilitaciju i zavoda za bolesti ovisnosti u Bosni i Hercegovini / Analysis of Library Services in Addiction Treatment: A Study from Therapeutic Communities, Rehabilitation Centres and Addiction Treatment Centres in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Nihada Bećirović-Gabeljić — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This research aims to examine the availability and organisation of library services in therapeutic communities and addiction treatment centres in Bosnia and Herzegovina. A quantitative method was used to collect data through a questionnaire conducted in several institutions. The obtained data was analysed using descriptive statistical methods. The results show that four out of seven institutions have a library, none of which has a formally regulated operation or employs professional library staff. The library funds mainly contain religious, spiritual and literary publications, most frequently supplemented through donations. The use of libraries by residents is limited, records of use are rarely kept, while cooperation with the city libraries does not exist. Only three institutions implement bibliotherapy as part of their work program. The research indicates a low level of development and institutional support for library services in these institutions, but also their potential in the rehabilitation of addicts. The obtained results can serve as a basis for improving these services through staff empowerment, better equipment and inter-institutional cooperation.

Digitalni nekrolozi i 'posthumni' identiteti: Fenomen virtuelnog života nakon smrti / Digital Obituaries and 'Posthumous' Identities: The Phenomenon of Virtual Life After Death

Elvira Čekić — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The phenomenon of digital obituaries and posthumous identities is increasingly shaping the way contemporary society perceives death, remembrance, and the grieving process. Death no longer signifies the complete end of social presence, as digital profiles of the deceased remain active on social media platforms even after physical death, enabling a continuity of symbolic connection with them. This paper explores the emotional, psychological, social, ethical, and legal dimensions of digital memorialization, focusing on the impact of virtual spaces and algorithmic reminders on the grieving process and emotional resolution. A qualitative approach was employed in analyzing secondary sources, grounded in contemporary theories of identity, grief, and digital legacy. The paradoxes of digital mourning are analyzed, wherein memorial profiles and digital obituaries may offer a sense of presence and support, yet simultaneously prolong emotional attachment and hinder acceptance of loss. The paper also examines how the algorithmic functioning of digital platforms generates memories and reminders without sensitivity to the emotional state of users, potentially burdening the grieving process further. It raises critical ethical and legal questions surrounding the management of digital identities after death, including unclear ownership, control, and rights to content removal. The complexity of survivors’ emotional responses and the growing significance of digital legacy further reinforce the need for clear regulations aligned with the psychological dimensions of grief and ethical principles of dignity. In this context, digital memorialization emerges not only as a form of remembrance, but also as a challenge requiring thoughtful consideration within the frameworks of mental health, social practice, and legal accountability.

Alternativni načini rješavanja porodičnih sporova: Smanjenje troškova i očuvanje najboljeg interesa djeteta / Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Disputes: Reducing Costs and Preserving the Best Interests of the Child

Džamna Duman Vranić, Dino Kovačević — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

How can economic approaches contribute to maximizing family welfare, while highlighting the ethical limitations of economic analysis when it comes to the best interests of the child and the family’s wellbeing? This question lies at the heart of discussions within the economic analysis of law, particularly regarding the role and effectiveness of mediation/family mediation as an alternative method for resolving family disputes in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The authors of this paper examine the application of alternative dispute resolution methods, with a specific focus on mediation, within the context of family law. Mediation is analyzed as an effective tool that reduces financial and emotional costs, accelerates legal processes, and facilitates a more private and less adversarial way of resolving conflicts among family members. While the economic approach to dispute resolution emphasizes cost reduction and efficiency, the paper underscores the necessity of aligning these principles with fundamental legal norms, particularly the principle of the best interests of the child, which must remain a priority. Through a comparative analysis, including the Bosnian-Herzegovinian experience, the paper discusses the usefulness of mandatory mediation in reducing the burden on the judicial system, while also questioning the preservation of voluntariness as a foundational principle of mediation. Based on these insights, the paper suggests a combination of flexibility and mandatory elements, depending on the type of dispute and the parties involved, as the optimal approach. Furthermore, it highlights the need to adjust the legal framework to allow for broader application of mediation, while ensuring compliance with ethical standards and safeguarding the rights of all participants in the mediation process. In conclusion, the paper emphasizes how alternative dispute resolution methods, considering economic cost parameters and the protection of the best interests of the child, represent a key opportunity for enhancing the family law system, reducing the burden on judicial institutions, and safeguarding the long-term interests of children in family disputes. In the absence of accurate indicators of the success of mediation/conciliation in family law disputes, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, future research would offer clearer guidelines for the improvement of this institute and thus give a picture of its economic efficiency/inefficiency.

Kosovska neovisnost u dnevnoj štampi BiH / Kosovo's Independence in the Daily Press of BiH

Albinot Maloku — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This paper analyzes the ways in which four of the most influential daily newspapers in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Dnevni avaz, Nezavisne novine, Dnevni list, and Oslobođenje – reported on the declaration of independence of the Republic of Kosovo on February 17, 2008. The study covers the period from February 15 to 20, 2008, focusing on the forms, styles, and methods of news transmission regarding the preparations for the declaration day, the act of independence itself, celebrations in Kosovo, the security situation, protests in Serbia and Banja Luka, and international reactions. The analysis is based on content analysis methodology, with special emphasis on the phenomenon of interpretive polarization. In the context of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a multiethnic state, media discourse often reflects ethnically segmented readerships, significantly influencing the interpretation of political events. Particular attention is given to the role of the media in shaping public opinion and political attitudes during moments of historical significance. Therefore, the research considers not only the informative but also the interpretive and educational functions of print media. The selected newspapers represent the most widely read sources of information in the country, and their analysis offers insight into how ethnic and political contexts shape journalistic approaches to regionally significant issues.

Naučna komunikacija u svjetlu tehnoloških (r)evolucija / Scientific Communication in the Light of Technological (R)evolutions

Mustafa Sefo — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In today's world, scientific communication is evolving rapidly due to advancements in information and communication technologies, the growing market for scientific information, and the influence of national and international research policies. This evolution addresses the needs of diverse scientific communities while also shaping their functionality and cohesion. Scientific communication involves informing, educating, and raising awareness among the non-expert public about science-related topics. It has evolved to include various digital platforms, interactive media, and personalized content delivery methods.

Od Sjedinjenih Američkih Država do Kine: Međunarodna razvojna pomoć kao instrument geopolitike / From the United States to China: International Development Assistance as an Instrument of Geopolitics

Admir Lisica — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

International development aid is a means by which a certain country can implement its own geopolitical goals in a certain area. In the paper, we will try to present how international development aid has an effect in the geopolitical context, and we will examine what its main goals are. This type of activity is most often noticeable in large powers such as the United States of America and China, but it is evident that the countries of the European Union are also continuously investing their resources in this segment. In the context of the methodological approach, historical, polyeconomic, analysis, data collection2, compilation, and synthesis methods will prevail in this work. The main results we reached indicate that international development aid is a geopolitical tool of great powers, which can achieve the desired results, but not necessarily, which is our main hypothesis. The paper will present examples of how great powers use development aid for geopolitical purposes, from the end of the Second World War until today, and that this type of action is a globally widespread phenomenon.