1. Major sport events returning to emerging sports tourism nations : willingness to pay for the EuroBasket in SloveniaSimon Ličen, Renata Slabe Erker, 2026, original scientific article Abstract: As Slovenia prepares to co-host the 2029 EuroBasket, or European Basketball Championship for men, this article examines the variables that influenced taxpayers’ willingness to support public backing for a previous rendition of the tournament. The authors surveyed 374 Slovenian taxpayers when the country hosted the event in 2013, and determined that on average, they stated a willingness to pay (SWTP) of €18.7 per person. A Tobit model showed that belief in the societal impact of sports events and the nation-building potential of the tournament increased SWTP by €5.1. Wealthier respondents were less willing to contribute; to overcome this challenge, future promotional campaigns should target higher earners. Beyond money, respondents valued intangible benefits including national pride, international recognition, and skills gained in event organization and marketing. When Slovenia co-hosts the tournament again in 2029, the local organizing committee should spotlight both tangible and emotional benefits, amplify community narratives, and design curated promotional campaigns to secure the trust of a broad range of supporters and stakeholders.
Keywords: sport, tourism, management, public goods, Slovenia
Published in RUP: 21.07.2026; Views: 474; Downloads: 13
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3. Regional Disparities in Health-Seeking Behaviour in Nigeria : Evidence from the World Bank General Household SurveyUche Abamba Osakede, M. Femi Ayadi, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: Regional disparities in socioeconomic factors shape health-seeking behaviour (HSB). This study examined HSB across Northern and Southern Nigeria and the role of socioeconomic factors on HSB. Data was drawn from Wave 4 of the 2018/2019 post-harvest General Household Survey of approximately 5,000 households. Logistic regression and Chi-square (χ2) tests were applied. Findings show that health care is predominantly sought from private providers, especially in the South. No significant regional difference was found between formal and informal care use. Older adults rely on informal care providers such as traditional healers and faith-based centres. Household income significantly influences provider choice, while gender matters mainly in the North, where women utilise public more than private facilities. Longer distances and waiting times increase the likelihood of public facility use, and severe illness drives reliance on public providers. Policy should improve formal health care access for olderadults, strengthen public facilities to manage severe illnesses and women’s health, especially in the North, and tighten oversight of private providers, particularly in the South, to ensure quality health care.
Keywords: health-seeking behaviour, formal and informal health care, public and private health care, Northern and Southern Nigeria
Published in RUP: 16.01.2026; Views: 750; Downloads: 18
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8. Looking ahead : challenges and opportunities for applied psychology in prevention and promotionMargarida Gaspar de Matos, Tony Wainwright, Lieven Brebels, Barbara Craciun, Roman Gabrhelík, Britt Hjartnes Schjodt, Anne Plantade-Gipch, Vita Poštuvan, Irena Stojadinovic, Jennifer Richards, 2019, original scientific article Keywords: eng, applied psychology, behavioral economics, mental health, prevention and promotion sciences, public policies
Published in RUP: 28.06.2019; Views: 3936; Downloads: 134
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