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Impact of changes in the employment structure on labour productivity in the subregions of Lower Silesia and Greater Poland

Mrozińska, Agnieszka - In: Economic and environmental studies : a journal for … 17 (2017) 3, pp. 527-537

The paper discusses changes in the employment structure as a measure of evaluating the ability of a territorial unit to adapt to changes dictated by its close and distant surrounding. In the article, we also address the relation between the ability to change and labour productivity in a given...

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Sources of uncertainty in formulation of the cognitive scenarios for development of water management

Walczykiewicz, Tomasz; Dubel, Anna - In: Economic and environmental studies : a journal for … 17 (2017) 3, pp. 539-554

Uncertainty is a frequent obstacle in decision making process, therefore understanding its sources might facilitate this process and increase its effectiveness. The objective of the paper is to identify the sources of uncertainty in planning in water management, which have been revealed and...

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Leisure time and income : some evidence from Poland

Wałęga, Agnieszka - In: Economic and environmental studies : a journal for … 17 (2017) 3, pp. 555-575

Changes in time management reflect contemporary socio-economic trends. Indicators of the use of leisure time may be considered as unconventional measures of the quality of life. The structure of time budget, in addition to the structure of consumer spending, is also considered to be a...

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An evaluation of the efficiencies and priorities for sustainable development in the transportation system for the manufacturing and trade industry

Kostrezewski, Mariusz; Wrona, Katarzyna - In: Economic and environmental studies : a journal for … 17 (2017) 3, pp. 577-595

One of the most important factors in determining sustainable development of using a transport system is in its … evaluate such efficiencies, their indicators and the extent to which implementing sustainable development and sustainable … describes the source material used for the subject of sustainable development and sustainable transportation. The third chapter …

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Application of the biochar-based technologies as the way of realization of the sustainable development strategy

Gas̨ior, Daria; Tic, Wilhelm Jan - In: Economic and environmental studies : a journal for … 17 (2017) 3, pp. 597-611

achievement of sustainable development goals according to which the needs of the present generation should be satisfied in such a … as we do. The EU policy focusing on the implementation of the principles of sustainable development emphasises the need … expectations of the sustainable development policy. The aim of this paper is review the biochar-based technologies and the concepts …

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The role of the granulated blast furnace slag in sustainable cement production and waste management

Kro̓l, Anna - In: Economic and environmental studies : a journal for … 17 (2017) 3, pp. 613-624

Sustainable development is a call to prudence and moderation efforts to reconcile key areas for humanity: ecological …, economic and social development. Consistent with the idea of sustainable development is the use of by-products from other …

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Energy utilization in residential kitchens in Bauchi, Nigeria

Adamu, Babayo Mohammed; Yerima, Egho; Bello, Muhammed … - In: Economic and environmental studies : a journal for … 17 (2017) 2, pp. 149-163

Energy has remained essential for cooking services by households through their kitchen. The source of this energy has remained multiple in nature, with a concise order of it being Modern or Traditional. This study through a survey, using four points scale and chi-square test of association of...

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Contributions of community based organisations to poverty alleviation in Oyo state, Nigeria

Odunola, Olutayo O.; Odunsi, Oluwafemi M. - In: Economic and environmental studies : a journal for … 17 (2017) 2, pp. 185-203

.7%), security facilities and services (23.0%), and infrastructure provision (13.3%). Any attempt towards sustainable development …

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Gender analysis of cross-border migration in rural border communities of Ipokia local government area, Ogun State, Nigeria

Popoola, Kehinde Olayinka; Oladehinde, Gbenga John; … - In: Economic and environmental studies : a journal for … 17 (2017) 2, pp. 165-184

The study examined gender dimension of cross border migration in rural border communities of Ipokia local government area, Ogun State, Nigeria. The study specifically examined socio-economic characteristics of migrants, pattern of migration between male and female migrants and reasons for cross...

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The efficiency of eco-innovation : systematic literature studies

Szutowski, Dawid; Szulczewska-Remi, Aleksandra; … - In: Economic and environmental studies : a journal for … 17 (2017) 2, pp. 205-219

Purpose: Eco-innovation appears to be at the very heart of the European Union policy. It is of crucial importance for both single companies and the whole economic systems. At the same time eco-innovation is driven by the countless factors. Thus the purpose of the present research was to indicate...

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