Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Administratio Locorum

Determinants of rooftop gardening knowledge among gardeners: A case study from Dhaka, Bangladesh

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Motives: Urban farming is gaining much popularity in recent years in the form of rooftop gardening in densely populated cities. Gardening knowledge is an integral part for employing the practice with other socio-economic factors. Researchers are interested to explore the factors behind gardening knowledge.

Aim: The aim of the study is to explore the socio-economic characteristics of gardeners, to assess the present knowledge of rooftop gardeners, and to evaluate various aspects contributing to rooftop gardening knowledge in Bangladesh capital city Dhaka.

Results: The results of the research show that space for gardening and media contact of gardeners have positive relationship with their existing gardening knowledge. Access to different media can ameliorate the gardeners existing understanding by increasing knowledge. Gardeners who have the space for gardening can share the technical knowledge and space for building gardening community in the city.

Developing a sustainable urban riverfront landscape: planning and design strategies for Al-Adhamiyah and Al-Kadhimiyah in Baghdad

Noor Hussain Ali, Sajida Kadhim Al-Kindy, Zuhair A Nasar — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Baghdad’s Tigris River, once a defining feature of the city’s identity, is now disconnected from the urban fabric due to fragmented land use, unplanned expansion, and environmental decline. This study addresses the lack of an integrated and sustainable planning framework for Baghdad’s riverfront – focusing specifically on the Al-Adhamiyah and Al-Kadhimiyah districts. Using a three-tier analytical framework (design, planning, and environmental strategies), the research conducts a comparative spatial analysis of both areas and draws from global precedents such as the Sabarmati Riverfront (India) and Kansas Riverfront Revitalization (USA). Findings show that while Al-Kadhimiyah enjoys stronger spatial integration and investment potential, Al-Adhamiyah faces challenges of disjointed land use and limited public space. Based on this, the study proposes interconnected green corridors and enhanced river transport systems as localized strategies to re-integrate the Tigris into Baghdad’s urban life. These interventions aim not only to restore ecological and social connectivity, but also to transform the riverfront into a dynamic and inclusive urban landscape.

Progress and recent research of urban transportation in half of Asian Region: A systematic literature review

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Motives: Urban transportation is one of the most critical topics in transport geography due to the urbanization and growth of cities worldwide. The Asia Region is fascinating to study due to its rapid urbanization and urban growth compared to other regions.

Aim: This paper evaluates the progress and trends of research topics on urban transportation in half of the Asian region, focused on the East and Southeast Asian Region.

Results: This paper is a systematic literature review organized by the PRISMA approach. Search keywords were determined using the PICO method. The documents reviewed in this study were obtained from the Scopus database, with the criteria: journal articles, research results, English, and specific to East and Southeast Asia. A total of 1892 documents were collected. Of these documents, 103 articles were selected through the extraction process and continued with the review. The results of this study show that urban transportation studies recorded in the Scopus database have existed from 1972 to 2024. Still, the productivity of the authors has only occurred in the last decade. The development of urban transportation studies in the study area over the five decades is divided into four stages. There are four categories of topics in this study: (1) transportation and mobility, (2) transportation and land use, (3) transportation and urban spatial structure, and (4) transportation and disaster. The first topic continues to evolve through the four stages and influences the development of other issues. Meanwhile, the third topic only appeared in the third stage. The fourth topic only appeared in the fourth stage. In summary, this study offers alternative information and new insights into the trends and development of urban transportation studies in half of the Asian Region.

The role of the municipalities spatial policy in the space values protection of the Podlaskie voivodeship landscape parks

Joanna Budnicka-Kosior — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Motives: Shaping spaces covered by the legal form of nature protection is a significant challenge. The preparation of local plans in such areas mainly aims to protect their valuable assets. Landscape parks of the Podlaskie province, i.e. Suwałki Landscape Park, Knyszyńska Forest Landscape Park and Łomża Landscape Park of the Narew Valley offer rich natural and landscape assets. On the other hand, their location in the vicinity of urban centres may cause adverse effects of anthropopression. Rational spatial policy allows for maintaining spatial order and respecting the principle of sustainable development. The lack of local and protection plans may contribute to reducing landscape and natural assets and even their degradation.
Aim: Analyse the planning status of selected landscape parks and verify their provisions in terms of guidelines from park protection plans.
Results: Low degree of coverage of selected landscape parks with local plans, except for Łomża Landscape Park. Local plans usually take into account the assumptions of existing protection plans.

Transformation of the multi-owned housing stock management system: a case study of Uzbekistan

Khurshidjon Kakhramonov, Andrzej Muczyński — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Motives: The housing management system in Uzbekistan faces significant inefficiencies in service delivery, infrastructure maintenance, and financial sustainability. Many multi-owned residential buildings, particularly those constructed during the Soviet period, require urgent renovations and modernization efforts. However, the fragmented nature of housing governance and the absence of effective regulatory mechanisms hinder the implementation of comprehensive management strategies.

Aim: The research focused on analyzing the transformation of the multi-owned housing stock management system in Uzbekistan, identifying key challenges, drivers, and opportunities for improvement. This research seeks to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the current state of housing governance and explore innovative management strategies that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement.

Results: The research identifies key challenges and opportunities in transforming Uzbekistan’s multi-owned housing stock management system. The findings reveal persistent governance inefficiencies, financial instability, and limited adoption of digital technologies. Despite recent policy reforms, their impact remains ambiguous, and homeowner engagement in decision-making processes is low. The research highlights the urgent need for enhanced regulatory frameworks, increased financial transparency, digitalization of management processes, and sustainable housing practices. These results provide a foundation for recommendations aimed at improving efficiency, service quality, and long-term sustainability in the housing sector.

Does age impact work-life balance? A generational perspective on remote work in Polish public institutions

Aygün Kam, Nguyet Luong Tran — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Drawing on a cross-sectional survey of 165 unit heads in Polish public institutions, this study examines whether age (as a generational cohort) shapes managers’ work-life balance under remote work in Polish public institutions. A one-way ANOVA found no cohort differences across Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Gen Y. The main finding is that balance depends less on a manager’s age and more on how remote work is organized. Practices such as clear rules for availability, support for informal connections online, and sensible workload planning appear more helpful than age-targeted programs. The study contributes evidence that good remote-work design – not generational tailoring – is key to healthier work-life boundaries. Future studies should track changes over time and compare the public and private sectors to address the limitations of this research, including small, younger-cohort representation and the cross-sectional design.

Defining safe investment boundaries in coastal areas: A planning tool for sustainable shoreline management

Paulina Pałasz-Lange, Anna Golędzinowska — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Motives: Due to human activities, shoreline transformation processes are accelerating. The existing policy to protect them often results in costly and inefficient public investments that protect private investments. Such a policy is not only questionable in terms of the rationality of public spending but also fuels a vicious circle—further investments accelerate erosion.
Aim: The objective of the study is to formulate guidelines for determining safe investment boundaries, grounded in the analysis of scientific research, legal frameworks, and case studies.
Results: The study has made it possible to formulate criteria for defining the safe investment boundaries in coastal areas, develop a set of recommendations for effectively implementing this tool, and contribute to rationalising investment processes in coastal areas.

Geostatistical methods of map preparation on the example of temperature distribution in Africa

Patrycja Tarnowska, Marek Ogryzek, Eufemia Tarantino — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The main aim of the study was to compare the different geostatistical methods used to map the spatial distribution of temperature and to select the optimal method using the example of maximum temperatures in Africa. An exploratory data analysis was carried out, including statistical tests, distribution verification, and identification of outliers. Maps were produced in ArcGIS Pro using deterministic (IDW, LPI) and stochastic (Kriging Ordinary, Kriging Simple, Kriging Universal, EBK) methods with different parameters. Validation was then carried out using the GIS Data Modelling Validator software, analysing the interpolation error parameters. The validation made it possible to compare the different methods and select the most effective one. Prediction, probability and error maps were developed for the selected method. The analysis carried out showed that the appropriate selection of the interpolation method is crucial for the accuracy and usability of the resulting maps. Several key research questions were posed to identify the optimal geostatistical method for spatial mapping of temperature distribution, using data from Africa as a case study. The effectiveness of various methods in this process was investigated, along with the parameters during the data modelling phase that have the greatest impact on the accuracy of temperature predictions. Additionally, an attempt was made to determine to what extent the presence of outliers influences interpolation results. A critical issue was also to establish which method provides the highest predictability and concordance with actual temperature measurements.

Towards zero waste: circular behaviors in Polish university student households

Justyna Trippner-Hrabi, Jacek Chądzyński, Pamela Jeziorska-Biel, Ewa Szafrańska — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This article aims to provide knowledge about circular practices (behaviors) in students’ households. The application of attitude theory proved useful in the considerations as an organizational theoretical framework and for research purposes (creating the structure of the research tool). The authors present the results of quantitative research – a survey method. The research material was obtained through a survey technique and an online questionnaire research tool, from 567 students from 5 Polish higher education institutions (both public and private).
Building habits related to the circular economy (CE), the so-called micro-decisions (or “droplet” decisions), which are routinely made in one’s household, constitute an important step in shaping the circularity of this household and consequently support the transition of the entire economy from a linear to a circular model. Seemingly insignificant daily decisions (e.g., whether to drink tap water or buy bottled water, or whether to throw a book in the trash or give it to someone), when accumulated, have a profound meaning and lead to significant, holistic change.
The conclusions from the conducted research take the form of recommendations and identification of areas that require support in building circular households for young people. The research found that, the level of circularity of student households is highly diversified and depends on the type of activities and the infrastructural context (housing conditions), and there is a clear gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation of the principles of the CE, particularly visible in the area of food management and involvement in local ecological initiatives.

Green planning of public spaces as a way to create a new image of medium-sized cities

Małgorzata Twardzik, Dorota Rynio, Agnieszka Majorek-Gdula — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Motives: Cities in today’s world are facing demographic challenges, social and economic problems, limited natural resources and the effects of climate change. In order to address these issues and create a healthier living environment, cities should prioritize sustainable urban planning, including consideration of green public space.
Aim: The aim of the study is to present changes in the design and development of public spaces in six selected cities, which have lost their traditional economic functions and are facing problems. Cities should design a new functional layout that is adapted to the new conditions. Special attention has been given to the transformation of public spaces as a way of shaping the contemporary image of cities.
Results: Cities should actively promote socially equitable and integrated urban planning. Green planning should take place in an inclusive manner to ensure that all residents have access to and can benefit from green public spaces. Green planning improves the quality of life for residents and increases the attractiveness of the city as a place to live, work and invest.