1. Systems approach to sports events : from event animation to legal regulationTadeja Jere Jakulin, 2026, independent scientific component part or a chapter in a monograph Abstract: Spors events represent a complex tourism system that includes various interdependent and intertwined relationships between organisers, participants, the local community and legal regulations. The paper researches sports events from a systems- methodological perspective, where sports events are not treated as isolated phenomena, but as dynamic systems with lively relationships between various stakeholders. The paper analyses three dimensions of sports events in tourism: (1) the animation potential of sports activities, (2) the systemic modelling of sports events using the methodology of system dynamics, and (3) the legal and organisational framework that ensures the safety, responsibility and sustainability of sports event tourism. Using qualitative modelling (causal loop diagram (CLD)) and systems thinking, the article proposes a multi-criteria decision model as a concept for planning sports events, while also indicating the possibility of superimposing the model onto a so-called simulation quantitative model.
Keywords: sports events, event animation, complex systems, system dynamics, event tourism
Published in RUP: 21.07.2026; Views: 301; Downloads: 17
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2. Ranking footballers with multilevel modelingGregor Grbec, Nino Bašić, Marko Tkalčič, 2024, published scientific conference contribution Abstract: Despite football’s collaborative nature, the inquiry into the identity of the best player is a frequent topic in the footballing realm. This discussion disproportionately highlights attacking players, creating an apparent bias, as every team role holds significance. Our study aimed to delineate player performance from team performance and ensure the inclusion of players from all positions in the ultimate ranking of the best players. We sourced data from FBref, encompassing every player in every match played by a top 20 European team in the current century’s top 5 European leagues. Employing a multilevel linear mixed-effects model, we utilized team points as the response variable, accounting for both player and opponent team strength. The extraction of level-2 player residuals, averaged by player, facilitated the creation of a comprehensive ranking for the best players of this century. Surprisingly, two players widely regarded as among the best of all time, Messi and Ronaldo, secured relatively low positions on our list (Ronaldo at 12th, and Messi at 14th).
Keywords: multilevel modeling, footballer ranking, sports modeling
Published in RUP: 05.06.2025; Views: 1406; Downloads: 61
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6. Bibliometric patterns of research funding : a case of sports medicineJernej Završnik, Peter Kokol, Rado Pišot, Helena Blažun Vošner, 2015, professional article Abstract: Bibliometric patterns of research funding
Keywords: bibliometric analysis, bibliographic databases, Scopus, sports medicine, text minig, benchmarking, reputational yardsticks
Published in RUP: 03.04.2017; Views: 4390; Downloads: 41
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8. Slovenian sports touristic brands : a myth or reality?Darko Ravnikar, Ana Bardorfer, Iztok Retar, 2015, independent scientific component part or a chapter in a monograph Keywords: blagovne znamke, športni turizem, športni dogodki, sponzorstvo, branding, sports tourism, sport events, sponsorship
Published in RUP: 14.10.2015; Views: 9995; Downloads: 48
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