Kosovo Research Articles

The respect for the rights of employees in the private and public sectors: Evidence from a developing economy

The right to work is a right enjoyed by every human being. International conventions and recommendations have been drawn up to ensure these rights, which include the regulation of all segments of the labor relationship (Binaku, 2021). The purpose of this study is to through an objective approach make a detailed description of the rights employed in the private and public sectors in the Republic of Kosovo, as a criterion of a fair and developed society. This paper also aims to highlight the rights of employees and the actions taken by the relevant institutions to guarantee transparency and accountability. This indicates a significant risk for employers, who do not respect the obligation taken (Diepold & Grosjean, 2022). For this purpose, we used random sampling techniques in the sample of 460 workers. Therefore, the analysis of these data consists of descriptive statistics. In conclusion, the results of this research imply the need to develop policies in terms of informing employees about their rights, since the respect of rights in these two sectors promotes a fair society, helps to reduce social differences, and contributes to the development of economic durability.

From Tito to Milošević: from Brezhnev to Gorbachev

S. Selinić’s monograph examines six years of Serbian history – from the death of the long-time ruler of Yugoslavia J. Broz Tito to the establishment of the new Serbian leader S. Milošević in power. This was a time of numerous crises – in the economy, politics, and in the Serbian autonomous region of Kosovo. New trends in Serbian journalism, fiction and scientific literature were especially pronounced, where a wave of criticism of Tito’s legacy began to rise. The taboo was lifted from previously prohibited topics – Ustashs, Chetniks, Naked Island. Serbian criticism of what previously was seen as the very foundation of society was similar to the perestroika that took place in the USSR in the same years, in particular with the policy of glasnost proclaimed by Gorbachev.

ДЕМОГРАФІЧНИЙ РОЗВИТОК ПОСТКОНФЛІКТНИХ СУСПІЛЬСТВ: ДОСВІД КРАЇН КОЛИШНЬОЇ ЮГОСЛАВІЇ

The article shows the demographic losses of the states of the former Yugoslavia in the wars of the 1990s and analyzes the trends of the post-war demographic development of Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Slovenia, and the partially recognized state of Kosovo. Before the start of the wars, the second demographic transition was largely completed in these countries, and the birth rate approached the average European value. There was no significant reduction in the total birth rate in the countries of the Balkan region during armed conflicts. Only in Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina, there was a noticeable decrease in the number of births due to large migratory losses of reproductive cohorts. The impact of the war was manifested in the accelerated transformation of the age-related birth rate, there was a decrease in the early birth rate against the background of an aging motherhood. It was established that in the post-war societies of the Balkan region, except Serbia, there was no compensatory increase in the birth rate. The birth rate in the countries of the former Yugoslavia changed synchronously with those European states that experienced deep economic crises or geopolitical transformations, in particular, joined the EU. Structural and demographic transformations in post-conflict societies are studied. It was found that during the war, the rate of decline in the share of the child population and the rate of demographic aging were higher than the European average. The long-term dynamics of the age structure of the population of the modern post-conflict countries of the former Yugoslavia do not differ in the main parameters from other European countries. It was established that the main factor in reducing the population of the region is forced external migration. The largest specific weight of emigrants from the number of permanent population is in Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina. In these countries, unresolved ethnopolitical problems destabilize the development of society in general, negatively affect the processes of natural reproduction, and act as a deterrent to the return of migrants. Taking into account the analogies of the post-conflict societies of the Balkan region, as well as taking into account the crisis parameters of the demographic situation before the full-scale war of 2022, the scenarios of the demographic development of Ukraine are built. They are due exclusively to probable migration trends. Optimistic and pessimistic scenarios of the demographic development of Ukraine are determined by several external and internal factors. Recommendations regarding the basic principles of the policy of re-emigration of Ukrainian refugees have been provided.

ULUSLAŞMA SÜRECİNDE ULUS-DIŞI AKTÖRLERİN ROLÜ: KOSOVA ÖRNEĞİ

The issue concerning Kosovar identity dates back to the dissolution of Yugoslavia and a struggle for sovereignty persisted for more than thirty years. This struggle pertains to a re-positioning of a national identity to re-affirm itself as a separate nation, formerly towards Serbia, and latterly towards many centers. It is the international community demonstrating support for the Kosovo State for different reasons. This study aims to understand the impact of non-national actors on the nationalization of Kosovo. Since the EU, UN, and NATO have and still play an important role in the development of Kosovo, it is important to understand how the nation-state or state-nation project is defined and constructed in Kosovo and how authentic it will be in its final form. Due to the internal and external influences and challenges in re-casting its form under the politics of the nation, Kosovo is becoming more like a pseudo-nation than an authentic one.

Radon activity concentrations and radiological exposure assessment in drinking water in Prizren region – Kosovo

ABSTRACT Our aim was to highlight the activity concentrations of radon in four types of water used for drinking: bottled water, tap water, spring water and well water in the region of Kosovo (Prizren and Suhareka). Radon concentrations were measured using Alpha GUARD PQ2000 PRO. The measurements show that arithmetic means ± standard deviations of radon (Rn-222) concentration were as follows: 1.5 ± 0.4 Bq/L in bottled water, 2.8 ± 0.6 Bq/L in tap water, 10.2 ± 1.3 Bq/L in well water and 10.3 ± 1.4 Bq/L in spring water. The average radon (Rn-222) concentrations were found to be 1.5 ± 0.4 Bq/L in bottled water, 2.8 ± 0.6 Bq/L in tap water, 10.2 ± 1.3 Bq/L in well water, and 10.3 ± 1.4 Bq/L in spring water, respectively. The total annual effective dose for bottled water was AEDT: 7.9 ± 2.1 µSv per year, for well water is AEDT: 52.6 ± 6.9 µSv per year, spring water was AEDT: 52.9 ± 7.1 µSv per year and tap water is AEDT: 14.1 ± 4.0 µSv per year. Upon analysing these results, it is evident that the radon concentrations in the water sources studied fall within safe levels for drinking, reassuring the overall safety of the water in terms of radon contamination.

DETERMINING THE QUALITY OF HONEY IN THE REGION OF KOSOVA WITH PHYSIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS

This article examines the physicochemical and nutritional characteristics of honey produced in different regions of Kosovo. The aim of this study is to investigate the physicochemical properties and nutritional characteristics of honey from various regions in Kosovo, shedding light on the factors influencing its composition and quality. It also underscores the importance of local beekeepers in sustaining honey production and environmental preservation. A total of 26 samples were gathered from various locations, and beekeepers were interviewed about their honey-production techniques and bee-feeding practices. The samples underwent analysis to determine parameters such as moisture content, total solids, pH, acidity, ash content, proteins, electrical conductivity, and dissolved solids content %. Notably, the physicochemical properties of honey differed significantly across the regions. Moisture content ranged from 15.02% to 18.80%, with the lowest found in Ferizaji and the highest in Sharri. Dissolved solids content % concentration at 20°C varied from 79.50% to 82.60%, with Sharri exhibiting the lowest and Prishtina displaying the highest value. The acidity and pH levels of all honey samples were measured between 4.97 and 5.63, and 3.56 to 5.60, respectively. Additionally, the Pfund scale was employed to evaluate the color of the honey, indicating white hues for Sharri, extremely light white or white for Prishtina and Ferizaj, and exceptionally white for Skenderaj. This study concludes that geographical location, feeding systems, nectar sources, honey age, and beekeeper processing methods significantly impact the physicochemical and nutritional properties of honey, including its color.

Influence of seasonal air density fluctuations on wind speed distribution in complex terrains in the context of energy yield

Given the variable nature of wind speed and the importance of accurately determining the energy that can be generated at a given site, understanding the wind speed at different time scales is crucial. In addition to differences within a very short period (i.e., hourly and daily), these changes are also pronounced throughout the seasons. They are affected by the atmospheric conditions and the terrain's complexity. Therefore, this study investigates the seasonal wind speed variability and its impact on the potential energy generation in a representative study case of Koznica, the mountainous region in Kosovo. The wind speed measurements campaign started in May 2019 and ended in April 2020; the measurements were made at a 10 min time scale. Ground measurements show that the wind direction is mainly northwest and southeast. Then, the wind speed and potential energy generation variability analysis were conducted for three different measurement heights. The results show that winter and spring have the highest potential wind energy capacity with an average speed of 6.7 m/s. In comparison, the average wind speed is 6.12 m/s. Potential energy generation for each season (i.e., spring, summer, autumn, and winter is as follows: 64,396.7, 22,040.3, 42,539.3, and 46,417.2 MWh/year, respectively, while the average capacity factor is 25%. Solution-oriented findings from this study might provide valuable insights to policymakers and investors regarding wind power energy exploration in Kosovo and other places with similar geo-climatic conditions.

Police Supervision — The Case of Kosovo

Background: The development of social relations in the democratic state of Kosovo necessitates quality regulation by the police. Therefore, the question of developing and implementing the police supervision system in Kosovo is relevant. Objectives: This research aims to explore the principles underlying the monitoring of police officers in Kosovo, to describe the historical development of the Kosovo police and to charac- terise the prerequisites for the development of police oversight. Furthermore, it aims to draw a comparative analysis between the experiences of Kosovo and the United States in the context of monitoring police performance. Methods: The research uses methods of analysis (to explore the Kosovo police as a law enforce- ment agency), synthesis (to explore the stages of policy development), comparison (to explore the similarities and differences between the activities), generalisation (to describe the effectiveness of different supervisory institutions), and formal legal analysis (to study the content of the main regulations governing activities). Results and Conclusions: The research has established that in Kosovo, such a body is represented in the context of the Police Inspectorate. The research highlighted the main areas of activity of internal and external oversight mechanisms designed to combat unethical and illegal behaviour of police officers. It examined the main regulations that establish the rights and obligations of Kosovo Police officers and inspectors and proved that the control mechanisms complement each other in the course of police supervision. In addition, the research examined the experience of police oversight in the United States. The research has established that to increase the effectiveness of monitoring police activities, it is necessary to involve public representatives. It was found that the police system consists of an internal and external mechanism that allows for covering vari- ous areas of police activity and timely detection of violations in them. Also, within the internal control, there are special departments that are part of the police system. The research findings should be used to prepare reforms and strategies to improve police performance.

Geomechanical research into surface coal mining in terms of geotechnical safety substantiation

Purpose. The purpose of the present study is to determine the geomechanical parameters for calculating the stability of side slopes by partial and general angle in the working front to ensure the completeness of coal mining in accordance with geotechnical rules and standards based on the regulations (EC-7) of the Kosovo Energy Corporation, which is the state corporation, producing not only electricity in the Republic of Kosovo. Methods. In the course of the present study, 60 additional drillings were carried out to a depth of 150 m up to green clay contact to determine the coal thickness. It was realized using a Type EK-650 drilling machine and a drilling diameter of 145/101 mm. To determine the angle φ and cohesion C, two methods were used, such as the Direct test and the Triaxial test. To obtain the most accurate results, a mathematical model was used to derive geomechanical parameters for calculating the slope geometry for the design geometry, where coal is mined to achieve a safety factor according to geotechnical standards. Findings. The regularities of changes in surface gloss of facing stone after its chemical treatment have been specified. It has been proved that all chemical impregnations increases stone gloss; the lower the initial indices of the natural stone surface gloss are, the greater stone changes are observed. In turn, that is caused by the fact that each type of natural stone has its own gloss limit. The regularities of lightness changes and surface saturation of natural facing stone after chemical treatment have been defined. They indicate that all agents reduce lightness and increase saturation of the natural stone surface (except Impregnation agent 3). According to the identified regularities, it is possible to control quality indices of the natural stone surface with simultaneous provision of uniform colour shade of a stone-faced building. The main problem arising during the study of surfaces of natural stone samples by means of infrared spectroscopy was inhomogeneity of its mineral-chemical composition over the sample area. As a result, various spectra have been obtained that are difficult to identify without the prepared reference samples. Complete infrared spectra of the natural stone surfaces of Pokostivskyi granodiorite and Bukivskyi gabbro. Both Pokostivskyi granodiorite and Bukivskyi gabbro have different infrared spectra within the analyzed range of wavelengths that can be explained by the difference in mineralogical composition of both natural stone types. Originality. A large number of physical-mechanical parameters were analyzed, including a mathematical model, with which the slope geometry was calculated using the design profiles and 9 methods. This has given satisfactory results based on Eurocode EC-7 which can be implemented in the field. Practical implications. To analyze the numerical and analytical methods for the design slope geometry, geotechnical Eurocodes were used according to two standards: Eurocode EC7-1 for geotechnical designs and Eurocode EC7-2 for field verification. They were tested on two factors: Category of terrain and Category of objects (excavator), to remove the coal cover using technology in compliance with the conditions in the field, such as the presence of surface water, underground waters and tectonics. This whole analysis is time consuming, so a safety factor has been determined based on the numerical analysis data.

Western carrot and whip Diplomacy for Serbia

The multi-vector policy of the Serbian leadership makes it possible to maintain a delicate balance of relations with the West and the East — the European Union and Russia. Serbia, as a key country in the Balkan region, is experiencing tremendous pressure from Euro-American "well-wishers" to join the anti-Russian sanctions and sign the peace plan proposed by France and Germany to normalize the situation in Kosovo and Metohija. Serbia is successfully diversifying its relations with Russia and with other countries outside the Western bloc. At the same time, Belgrade in certain areas is forced to follow the policy of the collective West. This is done largely in connection with pragmatic goals — obtaining economic benefi ts from ties with EU countries and the West in general, adhering to such values and actively promoting them. At the same time, in order to speed up the process of subordinating Belgrade to the demands of Washington and Brussels, a hybrid war is already being waged against Serbia today with the threat of unleashing a proxy war and a color revolution. The eff orts of external and internal opponents of the current leadership of Serbia and its political line to preserve the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country form the necessary and suffi cient conditions for the use of modern strategies and technologies of interstate confrontation. The proxy war strategy provides for the possibility of using the self-proclaimed “Republic of Kosovo” as a proxy agent for the US and NATO for a military attack on Belgrade. At the same time, preparations are underway for a coup d'état in the course of a color revolution in order to bring to power a government manipulated by the West. Practical recommendations are given for organizing a rebuff to hybrid aggression.

The Constitutional And Legal Position Of National Minorities In Kosovo: Ahtisaari Package And The Privilege Of Minorities

Background: In this article, we address the legal and constitutional position, focusing particularly on the Serbian minority and other minorities in a broader context. We delve into their rights and privileges and Kosovo institutions' obligations and responsibilities concerning national minorities. Certainly, national minorities are an integral part of the population of Kosovo; they should enjoy rights and obligations arising from the Constitution and applicable laws. National minorities are an added value in every society; they enrich the mosaic of the country where they live and should be respected, promoting the values they carry and represent in society. The article pays great attention to the Serb community living in Kosovo, their rights identified by the Ahtisaari package, and the privileges that this package recognises as a minority. The Ahtisaari package acknowledges the Serbian Orthodox Church's unique status and explicitly outlines this community's representation within central institutions. This includes reserved and ensured seats in both the executive and legislative branches. At the local level, the package determines how they will be represented. Minorities are represented in the police, prosecutors' office, court, and all other public institutions. Attention has been paid towards instances of sabotage within the state and institutions of Kosovo by the Serbian community that lives in Kosovo and is influenced and directed by Serbia. Representatives of the Serbian community in Kosovo enjoy income and benefits from the state of Kosovo for the mandate they exercise. Still, their actions within the institutions tend to align with Serbia’s agendas rather than addressing the concerns of the community they are supposed to represent. Despite the absence of recognition from the state of Kosovo and partial acceptance by some Serbs living in Kosovo, it is crucial to acknowledge that Kosovo is an independent state and internationally recognised by 116 democratic states of the world. Notably, the Constitution of Kosovo, as a strong constitution, guarantees double rights in favour of the Serbian community living in Kosovo even though they constitute no more than 5% of the overall population. The research uses the descriptive analysis method, based on the precise description and in-depth analysis of the topic through gathering detailed data related to the research problem, analysing and interpreting legal texts and relevant information and privileging a certain community. These methods have been employed to compare the legislation in force with the international obligations that Kosovo has received through the comprehensive proposal for treating non-majority minorities. Results and Conclusions: Our research shows that national minorities in Kosovo are not treated equally. The Serbian community is constantly privileged and continues to be favoured by the international community, while other communities have substantial problems living in practical terms. The citizens of Kosovo understand the issue of minority rights best. Therefore, the state of Kosovo and its citizens should not allow national minorities to be discriminated against or their rights abused. Implementing the agreements reached in the dialogue, fulfilling international obligations, and advancing the rights of minorities in Kosovo is the obligation of Kosovo and its citizens. Kosovo institutions are obligated to dialogue with the Serbian community because they are part of society and must be integrated into it.

LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF THE IDENTITY POLICY OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY IN POSTWAR KOSOVO — A HISTORICAL OVERVIEW

Background: This paper aims to elaborate and analyse the legal context of the identity policy of the international community in post-war Kosovo. Through this policy, the nature of Kosovo was determined as an entity under the UN administration until 2008 and as an independent state after that. Given that NATO’s military intervention in Kosovo was initiated for humanitarian reasons and, therefore, was not an intervention aimed at resolving the historical conflict between Serbs and Albanians, the UN administration in Kosovo was also established by being neutral towards national interpretations on the “issue of Kosovo”. This paper will bring together arguments that the international community, in its approach to the people of Kosovo, has actively tried to establish a new political entity detached from any national projections, thereby preventing it from being perceived as a national victory, especially among the Albanian majority. For this reason, all laws, regulations, governing documents and policies of the UN mission, which delineated Kosovo’s political nature and way of governing, were based on the ‘principle of multi-ethnicity’. This paper also examines the negotiation process for determining Kosovo’s final status, through which independence was conditioned by the commitment to building a state based on the principle of multiethnicity. Methods: In this article, qualitative methods have been used since the focus of this paper has been the understanding of some of the concepts of the legal framework used in the process of state building of Kosovo after the war and the role that the international community played in the policies of identity. The authors try to connect the theoretical with the practical aspects to present a broader view of the topic of this article. This scientific article is a single case study research focusing on the state of Kosovo in the post-war period. Data analyses were collected from the official documents of international institutions and the state of Kosovo. The historical method content analysis of the legal documents used in this paper has helped to achieve a deeper understanding of the topic presented in this paper. Results and Conclusions: The authors’ findings indicate that in post-war Kosovo, the international community in post-war Kosovo has established a neutral political entity in terms of national identification. This has been achieved through a legal and constitutional framework that prioritises identity by promoting multi-ethnicity and civic identity as the political identity of the people of Kosovo. This discrepancy between state and national identity has given rise to an identity crisis, especially among the Albanian majority population. This has resulted in religious radicalisation in part of the population and a lack of loyalty to the state in other parts of the country.

Detection and Molecular Characterization of Blastocystis Species in Polish Soldiers Stationed in the Republic of Kosovo.

Blastocystis species (sp.) is one of the less well-understood water- and foodborne protozoa of medical and veterinary importance linked to different gastrointestinal disorders. Soldiers participating in military missions are particularly vulnerable to infection with this protozoa. The present study used molecular methods to detect, identify, and subtype (ST) Blastocystis sp. in Polish soldiers stationed in the Republic of Kosovo. Fecal samples were collected from 192 soldiers on arrival and after four months of stay. After DNA extraction, the barcoding region of the small subunit ribosomal RNA (SSU-rRNA) gene was amplified and sequenced. The DNA of Blastocystis sp. was detected in six (3.13%) and thirty (15.16%) samples in the first and second batch, respectively. Sequencing analysis revealed infections with ST 2, 3, 4, and 7. There was no statistical association between Blastocystis sp. infection and the parasite's ST or the age or rank of soldiers. The results indicate that the visit to a new environment and prolonged stay in the area of military operation in Kosovo resulted in a significant increase in both Blastocystis sp. infections and ST diversity among surveyed soldiers. This shows the need to undertake appropriate countermeasures to reduce Blastocystis infections in the military environment abroad.

SOCIAL PROTECTION AND DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION

SOCIAL PROTECTION AND DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION

The Impact of Social Media on the Development of Women Especially in Transition States

The main goal of this paper was to highlight the importance of social media in the development of women entrepreneurs in the state of Kosovo, where the number of women entrepreneurs is increasing every day. In this research, two objectives are presented: to analyze the influence of social media on women’s entrepreneurship in the case of Kosovo and to measure the impact of social media usage on sales of women’s entrepreneurship in the case of Kosovo. To realize this empirical research, a questionnaire containing 25 questions was used, and 750 women entrepreneurs answered this questionnaire over a period of 5 months. The results of the analysis are presented through descriptive analysis, Pearson correlation, and the OLS model. The results of this research show that social media has a positive effect on increasing sales in women-led businesses; they have easier access to communication. Also, the results indicate that these media have a positive impact on increasing the audience as well as reducing expenses during the marketing campaign. Based on the presented results, it is stated that social media is the primary influencer in the development of women’s entrepreneurship, and these findings are nearly similar to the results of research conducted by authors from various countries. Doi: 10.28991/HIJ-2023-04-03-07 Full Text: PDF

Preventive Diplomacy-An Instrument of International Relations: The Study Case of Macedonia and Kosovo

Diplomacy as a means of communication between states has been and still is the most effective way to achieve the goals set before a state. Special emphasis and importance is given to preventive diplomacy, which day by day occupies an increasingly important place in resolving disputes and preventing conflicts. The legal basis for the application of prevention in the process of prevention or escalation of conflicts is found in the Charter of the United Nations. The overall work of the UN is based on prevention and it promotes mechanisms and instruments for peacekeeping. Establishing a preventive mission is far more cost-effective than taking other post-conflict measures. The real importance of prevention is seen in this segment. In the former parts of the former Yugoslavia that gained independence, preventive diplomacy played a very important role. In the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the Republic of Kosovo, in the Republic of Macedonia, there was a need for a preventive mission on their territories. The establishment of the missions of the United Nations, the OSCE, and later of the European Union and the United States of America proved to be a good example of preventing the spread of the conflict and can serve as a model for future prevention missions based on the Balkan experience. The benefits of a preventive mission can be great, both for the host country and for neighboring countries.

Economic Development in Kosovo, The Current Situation

The purpose of this research is to understand and analyze the economic development in Kosovo. The research method used in this study is a literature review with a comparative approach. The results of this research indicate that the state of Kosovo, since its establishment as a legal entity, has formulated rules for its optimal functioning and development, with a special focus on the Economic sector. It is not coincidental that a particular emphasis is given to the Economic sector, as a well-developed economy correlates with a advanced nation. First and foremost, the economy is the best reflection of a nation, and through it, one can gauge the financial capacity of a country and the extent to which its workforce is developed. Considering that the economy forms the foundation of a stable and functional state, strategies are devised for its development. This involves analyzing and evaluating all efforts that can influence the country's economic growth. Therefore, the analysis of the economic situation begins at the central level, and then shifts the focus to the local level, determining which cities can contribute more to economic development. Statistical data on the economic conditions at the local level are based on the geographical area and the population of the municipalities. As a result, in terms of population and geographical area, the municipality of Prizren ranks second among municipalities.

Distribution and sources of Ag, Au, Bi, Cu and Mo in surface soils. Case study: Mitrovica region, Republic of Kosovo

The objective of this study was to investigate the spatial distribution and content of a specificanthropogenic group of trace metals (Ag, Au, Bi, Cu and Mo) in surface soils (0 - 5 cm) of the Mitrovicaregion, Republic of Kosovo. The content of metals was determined by inductively coupled plasma - massspectrometry (ICP-MS). The average content of Cu (42 mg/kg), Bi (1.5 mg/kg), Ag (0.44 mg/kg) and Au(2.7 μg/kg) exceeded the average content of metals in European and world soils by 3.4 and 1.4 times, 3.0and 7.5 times, 1.62 and 8.8 times and 2.7 and 1.8 times, respectively. The average Mo content of 0.68 mg/kgexceeded the mean Mo content in European soil by 1.09 times, while the mean content in world soils wasnot exceeded. Copper levels were also found to exceed the Dutch target value of 36 mg/kg in 152 km2 andthe Dutch action value of 190 mg/kg on 6.2 km2 of the 301.5 km2of the study area. The values of theenrichment factor (EF) for the analyzed elements are all above 1.5, indicating that their higher content is ofanthropogenic origin, mainly due to lead and zinc mining and metallurgical activities in the study area. Thequality of the soils in the Mitrovica region varies from heavily contaminated with copper and bismuth, withextremely high enrichment of Cu, Bi and Ag in the soils of the central zone (Zone I) and the urban soils ofthe cities of Zveçan and Mitrovica.

ПРОЛОНГИРАНО РАСЕЉЕНИШТВО И КУЛТУРНО ПАМЋЕЊЕ: АНТРОПОЛОШКА СТУДИЈА СЛУЧАЈА РЕПРЕЗЕНТАЦИЈЕ ЖИВОТА СРБА НА КОСОВУ И МЕТОХИЈИ

Given that anthropological work is a collaborative endeavour, this paper focuses on analysing collective memory practices through material gathered during interviews with the interlocutors from the fieldwork on displacement of Serbs from Kosovo and Metohija conducted in Niš, Belgrade, and in the region of Kosovo and Metohija in the period from 2020. to 2022. Through contextual analyses of literature and documentary films about the life of Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija, this case study examines social, political and cultural circumstances which affect the production of chosen works. The amateur documentary films Life Defined by a Loaf (2013), Pristina: Imperfect (Unfinished) Story (2016), Yellow Buss (2018), Vidovdan: One Day of Life (2019) and books Pristina, Pristinians and Time (1999), Kosovo and Metohija: to have and to have not (2004) of one of the main interlocutors, Radmila Todić Vulićević, who is herself a displaced person, are taken as primary material for the case study and compared with narratives collected during fieldwork. Since the paper is covering the fields of visual anthropology and anthropology of literature, the methodology is based on anthropological premises that memory is intersubjecitve. Treatment of memory as a social process therefore allows analysis of imagolocical aspects of the chosen works. The main aim is to contribute to the understanding of how remembering and forgetting intertwine in periods of social and cultural upheavals, and of the effects of post-war conditions on the life of Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija, as well as displaced persons.

ПРИЗРЕНСКО-ЈУЖНОМОРАВСКИ ГОВОРИ КОСОВСКЕ КОТЛИНЕ И КОСОВСКОГ ПОМОРАВЉА – СЛИЧНОСТИ И РАЗЛИКЕ

Although the vernaculars of the central and southern parts of the Kosovo basin and the vernacular of Kosovo Pomoravlje are geographically close to each other and belong to the Prizren-South Moravadialect, they differ significantly in terms of the inflection of declinable words – the vernaculars of Kosovo are partly analytic, while the vernaculars of Kosovo Pomoravlje are completely analytic. There are also differences in aorist and imperfect. With regard to the overall structure of their morphology, the vernaculars of Kosovo, Metohija and Sirinić regions form a unique sub-dialect within the Prizren- South Morava dialect. On the other hand, the vernaculars of Kosovo Pomoravlje are close to the ones spoken in the South Morava basin.. Some common features ofthe vernaculars spoken inthe Kosovo Basinand Kosovo Pomoravlje, which are unknown or infrequent in vernaculars of Metohija, testify that the vernaculars of Kosovo Pomoravlje were similar to the ones spoken in the Kosovo basin before large-scale migrations from the south. Here is a list of similarities: a) similar variant of paradigmaticnon-phonological stress; b) more frequent vocalizationof semivowelsthan in Metohija vernaculars; c) substitution of /e/ with /i/ in njigov (vs. njegov in Metohija vernaculars); d) more stable palatality /lj, nj/ vs.partial hardeningin Metohija; e) optional softeningof laterals inclusters /li, le/ vs.consistent softening in Metohija vernaculars; f) suffix -nu (lupnula) vs. -na in Metohija vernaculars; g) unstable vowel in the stem of -e and -i presentforms (berem : berim). vs. stable vowelin Metohija vernaculars; h) reducing the plural form of perfect participle to -li vs. the consistent -le in Metohija vernaculars; i) negative perfecte. g. neјe / niјe došla, neјe / niјe došli, vs. ne došla, ne došle in Metohija vernaculars.