Geographia Polonica (2023) vol. 96, iss. 2
Articles
Perception of the (post-)socialist mass housing in Kyiv by the student youth
Geographia Polonica (2023) vol. 96, iss. 2, pp. 199-220 | 
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doi: https://doi.org/10.7163/GPol.0253
Abstract
This paper describes and analyses the imageability and the perceptual portraits of the (post-)socialist large scale housing estates in Kyiv in the eyes of young people (university students). The research is based on the analysis of Lynch-type mental maps focusing on urban vernacular districts among the other their principal elements. The results show that mass housing areas still constitute an important part of the city’s image. However, apparently similar neighbourhoods differ significantly in terms of their imageability and likeability depending on their location in the city and the trajectory of the post-socialist development. Consequently, individual approaches to positive image change based on the complex evaluation of development factors are needed to response the challenges faced by the different types of the (post-)socialist mass housing.
Keywords: (post-)socialist large-scale housing estates, mental maps, vernacular district, perceptual portrait, imageability, Kyiv
[alexgnat22@ukr.net], Department of Economic and Social Geography, Faculty of Geography Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv 60 Volodymyrska Street, 01033 Kyiv: Ukraine
[oukononenko@knu.ua], Department of Economic and Social Geography, Faculty of Geography Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv 60 Volodymyrska Street, 01033 Kyiv: Ukraine
[gs6154827@gmail.com], Department of Economic and Social Geography, Faculty of Geography Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv 60 Volodymyrska Street, 01033 Kyiv: Ukraine
Adaptation to climate change at district level in the case of Budapest, Hungary
Geographia Polonica (2023) vol. 96, iss. 2, pp. 221-237 | Full text | 
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doi: https://doi.org/10.7163/GPol.0252
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Hungary’s capital, Budapest is divided into 23 districts, which have significantly distinct topography: thus, having different level of vulnerability to certain climatic effects; in addition, their climate adaptation potential also varies. This study aimed to analyze the 23 districts of Budapest, Hungary, in terms of their climate adaptation consciousness from governmental perspective. The study compares the 23 districts through a scoring matrix with three main categories – attitude, planning, and implementation – and several criteria. In addition, interviews were organized with municipal employees with 43 questions following the structure of the scoring matrix, learning more about the districts’ commitment to climate adaptation.
Keywords: climate change, climate adaptation, district scale, Budapest, Hungary
[jager.szimonetta@gtk.bme.hu], Department of Environmental Economics and Sustainability Budapest University of Technology and Economics Műegyetem rkp. 3., H-1111, Budapest: Hungary
[buzasi.attila@gtk.bme.hu], Department of Environmental Economics and Sustainability Budapest University of Technology and Economics Műegyetem rkp. 3., H-1111, Budapest: Hungary
Key factors affecting Industry 4.0 adoption: An empirical study in Hungarian manufacturing companies
Geographia Polonica (2023) vol. 96, iss. 2, pp. 239-257 | Full text
doi: https://doi.org/10.7163/GPol.0254
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Over the past decade, Industry 4.0 technologies have spread in space and time to varying extents, this beinginfluenced by many factors. Evaluating some of these is the main aim of this study, as they have receivedlittle attention so far. Based on the experiences of empirical research (questionnaire survey) carried out in a peripherally located, traditional industrial area of Hungary and using statistical methods, the main significance of the study is that it highlights that sectoral affiliation, the internal organisation of companies and the geographical location of their sites, as well as their social and economic environment, all contribute to the intensity of technological change.
Keywords: Industry 4.0, manufacturing, influencing factors, sectoral affiliation, headquarters-plant, relationship, geographical location, social and economic environment, BAZ County, Hungary
[kiss.eva@csfk.org, kisse@helka.iif.hu], Geographical Research Institute, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, 1112. Budapest, Budaörsi út 45, Hungary
[kuttor.daniel@uni-miskolc.hu], Faculty of Economics University of Miskolc Egyetem út 1, 3515 Miskolc: Hungary
[beatrix.varga@uni-miskolc.hu], Faculty of Economics University of Miskolc Egyetem út 1, 3515 Miskolc: Hungary
Spatial analysis of Lithuanian youth turnout: Results of 2016-2020 parliamentary elections
Geographia Polonica (2023) vol. 96, iss. 2, pp. 259-278 | Full text
doi: https://doi.org/10.7163/GPol.0255
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The paper analyses spatial differences in voter turnout during the 2016 and 2020 Lithuanian Parliament elections. The article delves into the problem of spatial differentiation of young voter turnout, paying special attention to the most segregated metropolitan regions. The relationship between youth turnout and changes in the support of individual parties in different polling units is also sought. The results show that the voting activity of young citizens depends on their political preferences towards right-wing parties. Political preferences and turnout are polarised in central and peripheral regions and new political players such as the Freedom Party can influence young residents’ political behaviour.
Keywords: electoral geography, Lithuanian elections, political parties, voter behaviour, youth turnout
[dovydas.vidzbelis@lcss.lt], nstitute of Sociology at the Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences Department of Regional and Urban Studies A. Goštauto str. 9, LT-01108 Vilnius: Lithuania
[donatas.geo@gmail.com], nstitute of Sociology at the Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences Department of Regional and Urban Studies A. Goštauto str. 9, LT-01108 Vilnius: Lithuania
Geographia Polonica (2023) vol. 96, iss. 2, pp. 279-297 | Full text
doi: https://doi.org/10.7163/GPol.0256
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This work pursues the study of mental maps as a tool to assess the geographic knowledge of the BalearicIslands among school students from 17 primary education schools. The study reveals an interrelationship between the formal aspects of the cartographic sketches and the level of geographic knowledge expressed (content) through the mentioned places. This finding adds value to the power of cartographic sketching asa tool for the study of geographic knowledge, disproving those who question it.
Keywords: geographic literacy, mental maps, Balearic Islands, location, profile
[jaume.binimelis@uib.es], Department of Geography The University of the Balearic Islands Palma de Mallorca: Spain
, Primary Education Degree student The University of the Balearic Islands Palma de Mallorca: Spain
, Teacher in Primary Education. C.C. La Puríssima Calle Sevilla 19, 07013 Palma de Mallorca: Spain
, Teacher in Primary Education