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Spatial histories of radical geography : North America and beyond
\"A wide-ranging and knowledgeable guide to the history of radical geography in North America and beyond. Includes contributions from an international group of scholars. Focuses on the centrality of place, spatial circulation and geographical scale in understanding the rise of radical geography and its spread - A celebration of radical geography from its early beginnings in the 1950s through to the 1980s, and after. Draws on oral histories by leaders in the field and private and public archives Contains a wealth of never-before published historical material\"-- Provided by publisher.
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ZMIENNOŚĆ TEMPERATURY I WILGOTNOŚCI GLEBY W PAŚMIE POŁONINY WETLIŃSKIEJ (BIESZCZADY ZACHODNIE)
The purpose of the research was to define the variability of soil temperature and moisture in three profiles in the Połonina Wetlińska Range in the period 23/11/2020–19/11/2021 and to assess the relationship between these parameters and meteorological conditions. Soil temperature and moisture loggers were situated at two depths (20 cm 45 cm). Research has shown a higher soil temperature at a subsurface depth between the end of April and August. The soil temperature was strongly correlated with the air temperature in the warm half-year. The highest average soil temperature was observed for the southern slope (7,5oC at both depths). In the cold half-year, low variability of soil temperature, the the insulating role of snow cover, and the lack of soil freezing were discovered. The annual average volumetric soil moisture of the soils studied ranged from 42% to 53% at a depth of 20 cm, and from 39% to 44% at a depth of 45 cm. Among the soils studied, those represented by the lower clay fraction content, the lower bulk density, and the higher organic matter content were characterised by the higher volumetric moisture. An increase in soil moisture, mainly driven by infiltration of rainwater and melting snow, may also be caused by lateral throughflow. Generally, soil moisture was dependent on the previous precipitation totals. Additionally, in the cold half-year, higher soil moisture was related to higher air temperature, whereas in the warm half-year, this relation was opposite. The research revealed a lower variability of soil moisture in profiles located within a forest glade on the northern slope than at the profile located within a meadow, on the southern slope of the Połonina Wetlińska. The variability in soil moisture was lowest during the winter months in the highest elevated profile close to the ridge, whereas the highest variability was observed during the summer on the southern slope. furthermore, in the warm half-year, evapotranspira- tion was an important factor resulting in a greater variability of soil moisture at shallower depths of the studied profiles. The higher soil retention capacity in the upper part of the Bieszczady Mountains ranges may affect a more effective recharge of groundwater reservoirs, which feed springs located in the upper part of the slopes
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DYSTRYBUCJA SZCZYTÓW TATRZAŃSKICH P10 W ŚWIETLE TEORII PROMINENCJI I DANYCH LIDAR
The prominence theory describes the rules of the classification of mountain objects. Classification refers to a prominence and a subordination of the peaks. Orographic data regarding height and watersheds allow to calculate prominence of summits, col depths, dominance ladders, and prominence cells. The aim of the article is a distribution analysis of P10 peaks (orographical prominence above 10 m) in the Tatra Mountains. The origin of the analysis are digital maps based on LIDAR data. These data are a unique source of informa- tion on the altitude difference between summits and their key saddles or the identification of watershed lines. The article is a first complex prominence research for the Tatra Mountains based on the recently released laser scanning data for the whole massif. The article consists of 5 parts: theoretical introduction, definitions and methodology of the study, results based on the data analysis, discussion and conclusions. The analysis contains three elements: estima- tion of the prominence distribution density function, analysis of the geographical dispersion of P10 peaks, and allocation of selected static variables to all identified objects. In such a way 1343 Tatra peaks with a prominence not smaller than 9,5 m are precisely identified.
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Per aspera ad astra, czyli „National Geographic Polska” w kontekście informacji na temat Kosmosu (2017–2022)
The \"National Geographic\" magazine, which has been published in the United States since the 19th century, appeared on the Polish market in 1999 due to the political transformation that had taken place and led to many changes, also in context of media system, in the country. This magazine, due to its characteristics, belongs to the segment of popular science journals. Its editors aim to spark readers' curiosity about various topics, including outer space. The article presents a formal and content analysis of the periodical as a potential source of information in this area of interest. In addition, it discusses the historical overview of the magazine on the Polish publishing market, statistical data on selected publications, their substantive, cognitive and aesthetic value.
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Geopark Owadów-Brzezinki
Geological objects across Poland primarily benefit from protection through their inclusion within national and land-scape parks, nature reserves and various environmental conservation measures. The most captivating geological sites inthe country are catalogued within the Central Register of Geosites of Poland. Globally, the most significant means of promotionof geological heritage are through UNESCO Global Geoparks. As of March 2024, there are over 200 such geoparks worldwide,with only three situated in Poland. The precise definition of a geopark remains absent in Polish legislation and is therefore usedquite freely. Among the designations made in this manner was the geological education centre at the \"Owadów-Brzezinki\"quarry near Opoczno. This centre owes its existence to the exemplary cooperation of local authorities, industry stakeholdersand scientific community. It allows the dissemination of knowledge about a world-class palaeontological site, where dozens ofnew species of Late Jurassic fauna have been found and documented, including ammonites, horseshoe crabs, lobster-like crus-taceans, ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs and many others. The site’s exceptionally rich and perfectly preserved fossil marine faunaqualifies it as a Fossil Lagerstätte – a repository of extraordinary fossils. Researchers have reconstructed the environmentalconditions conductive to the accumulation and survival of these unique specimens. Upon the completion of planned investmentsby local authorities, the \"Owadów-Brzezinki\" Geopark may become a potential nucleus for another Polish UNESCO GlobalGeopark. Undoubtedly, its establishment will further catalyse the growth of geotourism in the region.
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HOW TO ASSESS THE NEEDS OF VULNERABLE POPULATION GROUPS TOWARDS HEAT-SENSITIVE ROUTING? AN EVIDENCE-BASED AND PRACTICAL APPROACH TO REDUCING URBAN HEAT STRESS
Heat poses a significant risk to human health, particularly for vulnerable populations, such as pregnant women, older individuals, young children and people with pre-existing medical conditions. In view of this, we formulated a heat stress-avoidant routing approach in Heidelberg, Germany, to ensure mobility and support day-to-day activities in urban areas during heat events. Although the primary focus is on pedestrians, it is also applicable to cyclists. To obtain a nuanced understanding of the needs and demands of the wider population, especially vulnerable groups, and to address the challenge of reducing urban heat stress, we used an inter- and transdisciplinary approach. The needs of vulnerable groups, the public, and the city administration were identified through participatory methods and various tools, including interactive city walks. Solution approaches and adaptation measures to prevent heat stress were evaluated and integrated into the development of a heat-avoiding route service through a co-design process. The findings comprise the identification of perceived hotspots for heat (such as large public spaces in the city centre with low shading levels), the determination of commonly reported symptoms resulting from severe heat (e.g., fatigue or lack of concentration), and the assessment of heat adaptation measures that were rated positively, including remaining in the shade and delaying errands. Additionally, we analysed and distinguished between individual and community adaptation strategies. Overall, many respondents did not accurately perceive the risk of heat stress in hot weather, despite severe limitations. As a result, the heat-sensitive routing service (available in prototype form during publication) that has been created serves as a readily available and accessible source of assistance to combat the effects of heat stress in individuals' daily lives during periods of intense heat. The findings served as input for the calibration of heat stress-avoidant routing and supported the development of local heat protection plans without investing in large-scale adaptation of the built environment. It is crucial to involve the population, particularly vulnerable groups, in the development of the tool to ensure it meets their needs. This study employed a transdisciplinary multi-method approach, which considers practical framework conditions by involving the city administration.
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Prostorna analiza populističke radikalne desnice na parlamentarnim izborima 2020. u Hrvatskoj – primjer Domovinskog pokreta
In the last few years, we are witnessing a resurgence of populist radical rightwing parties all over Europe as well as in Croatia. In the 2020 parliamentary elections in Croatia, populist radical right parties achieved the best overall result since the Croatian independence. However, in Croatian scientific bibliography there are very few studies regarding that topic. The aim of the paper is to examine the geography of support for the Homeland Movement, the strongest populist radical right party in Croatia. The research is based on the comparison between the results of four statistical methods (OLS, LISA, GWR, MGWR). Results have shown limitations of global models and benefits of employing multiscale and geographically weighted models. Analysis points to COVID-19 vaccination rate followed by religiosity as the most vital factors explaining the voting for the Homeland Movement.
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Humanitarianism as liberal diagnostic: humanitarian reason and the political rationalities of the liberal will-to-care
Images of catastrophe and the suffering of others form an important part of the contemporary western imagination. Such images trace the geography of an uneven world at the same time as they assert the moral and political horizons of liberal forms of care towards it. Drawing upon Foucault's notion of political rationality, I revisit the emergence of this distinctively liberal moral geography to show how a modern form of 'humanitarian reason' (Fassin 2011) developed in concert with the rise of capitalism and the liberal state. In particular, I explore the processes that, during the course of the long 19th century, invoked both a market-driven moral economy and a state-driven political morality within humanitarian endeavour. The final part of the paper then applies these reflections on humanitarianism's past to its much-debated present. I move away from what is sometimes a rather binary focus on humanitarianism as a problem of Western intervention in other spaces to draw attention instead to its strategic function as a 'liberal diagnostic': a recursive moral practice that helps constitute a liberal politics as much as it projects that politics onto other people and places. I sketch out the implications of this by examining some of the ways that contemporary humanitarianism fulfils this role with respect to issues of global order and capital accumulation.
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Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Net-Zero Commercial Office Buildings in Desert Climates
This research investigates the optimization of energy efficiency in net-zero commercial office buildings through the synergistic integration of biophilic design principles and Double-Skin Facade (DSF) systems in maritime desert climates. The study emphasizes the role of biophilic design in enhancing occupant well-being and reducing energy consumption by incorporating natural elements such as daylight, greenery, and natural ventilation. These elements are strategically integrated with DSF systems to create high-performance building envelopes that align with net-zero energy goals. A comparative analysis was conducted to evaluate the impact of various DSF configurations including different cavity depths, glazing types, and orientations against the conventional Single-Skin Facade (SSF) system. Dynamic thermal modeling was employed to simulate the complex interactions within the facade cavity, ensuring precise calculations of the energy performance for each DSF configuration. The simulations revealed that integrating biophilic elements with multi-story DSF systems can lead to significant reductions in annual cooling loads, with potential savings of up to 32% compared to SSF systems. The research further identifies the optimal DSF configurations that maximize energy efficiency while supporting biophilic principles, such as the incorporation of natural light and views to the outdoors. The findings highlight the potential of combining biophilic design with advanced DSF technologies to not only achieve net-zero energy targets but also to enhance the overall environmental quality and sustainability of commercial buildings in maritime desert climates. This study contributes to the evolving discourse on sustainable architecture by demonstrating how the integration of nature and technology can drive the performance of next-generation green buildings optimization.
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TRANSAKCJE NA RYNKU NIERUCHOMOŚCI W UNIEJOWIE W LATACH 2007–2015
The article presents the results of analysis of purchase-sale transactions concluded in the years 2007–20015 within the administrative boundaries of Uniejów. The aim of this study is to identify the types of real property being the object of purchase-sale transactions, including their locations, and to highlight the general situation on the real estate market in the analysed area.
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