Sustainable Development in Light of Research by Scientists from Poland, Czechia and Slovakia. Different Research Perspectives Bogusława Drelich-Skulska, Magdalena Sobocińska, Andrea Tomášková ed.

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Foreword 11

Part 1. Higher Education Institutions in Terms of the Need to Implement Concepts of Sustainable Development 17

1. Bogusława Drelich-Skulska, Magdalena Sobocińska: The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Advancing Sustainable Development 19

1.1. Introduction 19

1.2. The Origins and Principles of Sustainable Development as a Key Context for Higher Education Institutions 20

1.3. The Cultural Dimension of Sustainable Development 21

1.4. Implementing the Principles of Sustainable Development in Higher Education Institutions 23

1.5. The Approach of Wroclaw University of Economics and Business to Implementing the Principles of Sustainable Development 26

1.6. Conclusions 28

References 29

1. Emília Huttmanová, Jana Chovancová, Peter Adamišin, Radoslav Mikča: The Changing Face of Economic and Management Education: Students’ Perspectives and Expectations in the Context of Green Transition (on the Example of the Faculty of Management and Business, University of Prešov) 31

2.1. Introduction 31

2.2. Material and Methods 34

2.3. Results 35

2.4. Conclusions 43

References 46

1. Marcin Majewski: Implementation of Experimental Innovation Ecosystems as Tools for the Realisation of Sustainable Development: A Polish, Czechand Slovak Perspective 47

3.1. Introduction 47

3.2. Sustainable Development and Implementation Logic 49

3.3. Real-World Laboratories 51

3.4. Experimental Innovation Ecosystems 52

3.5. Comparative Analysis of Real-World Laboratories and Living Labs in Poland, Czechia and Slovakia 54

3.6. Conclusions 57

References 58

Part 2. Regional Dimension of Sustainable Development 61

1. Anna Mempel-Śnieżyk, Agata Pluta, Agata Girul: Regional Patterns of Structural Green Infrastructure and Landscape Diversity: Implications for Sustainable Development in Europe 63

4.1. Introduction 64

4.2. Literature Review 65

4.3. Methods and Data 66

4.4. Results and Discussion 67

4.5. Conclusions 72

References 73

1. Adam A. Ambroziak, Joanna Stefaniak: Trade in Business Services Withinthe Visegrad Countries 75

5.1. Introduction 75

5.2. Literature Review 77

5.3. Research Methods 78

5.4. Results 81

5.4.1. Trade in Accounting Services 82

5.4.2. Trade in Consulting Services 83

5.4.3. Trade in RDI Services 84

5.4.4. Trade in ICT Services. 85

5.4.5. Trade in Architectural and Engineering Services 86

5.5. Conclusions 87

References 88

1. Marta Kampa, Marta Maciejasz: Minimum Wage vs Inflation in Poland and Czechia in 2004-2024 91

6.1. Introduction 91

6.2. The Essence of Inflation and the Minimum Wage as Economic Phenomena 92

6.3. Assessment of the Relationship Between the Minimum Wage Level and Inflation. Case Study of Poland and Czechia 94

6.3.1. Research Methods 94

6.3.2. Socio-Economic Characteristics of Poland and Czechia 96

6.3.3. Inflation Rate and Minimum Wage in Poland and Czechia in 2004-2024 97

6.3.4. Relation Between Inflation Rate and Minimum Wage in Poland and Czechia in 2004-2024 100

6.4. Conclusions. 101

References.102

1. Anna Dada: R&D Tax Relief from the Perspective of Green Investment in Poland.104

7.1. Introduction 104

7.2. Statistics on the Research and Development Tax Relief 105

7.3. Basic Legal Regulations and Expenditure Eligibility Practices 108

7.4. R&D Activities in Green Investment from the Perspective of Individual Tax Interpretations 113

7.5. Conclusions 116

References 118

1. Katarzyna Łukaniszyn-Domaszewska, Roman Śmietański: Cross-Border Cooperation Between Poland and Czechia as a Driver of Sustainable Regional Development 119

8.1. Introduction 119

8.2. Literature Review 120

8.3. Results 124

8.3.1. Institutional Framework and Best Practices of Cross-Border Cooperation: Insights from the Polish-Czech Border Region 124

8.3.2. Interreg V-A Czech Republic – Poland Programme (2021-2027) 126

8.3.3. Civic Engagement: Case of the Association of Friends of Czechia in Opole 128

8.4. Conclusions 130

References 131

1. Piotr Zawadzki: The Use of Public Support Mechanisms by Tourism Enterprises on the Border Between Poland and Czechia – A Comparative Analysis 135

9.1. Introduction 135

9.2. Public Support for SMEs During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Literature Review 136

9.3. Support Mechanisms for SMEs in the Tourism Sector in Poland and Czechia 138

9.4. Survey Research Methodology 140

9.5. Research Results 140

9.6. Conclusions 145

References 146

Part 3. Use of Technological Advancements in Supporting Sustainable Development  149

1. Eva Kostikov, Zahid Iqbal, Mehmood Bushra: Satellite Earth Observation as a Catalyst for Sustainable Business Development: Economic and Managerial Perspectives 151

10.1. Introduction 151

10.2. Literature Review 153

10.2.1. Earth Observation (EO) Data and Characteristics in Business.153

10.2.2. EO Applications Across Industries 154

10.2.3. Impact of EO Adoption in Business 156

10.3. Methodology and Research Results 157

10.3.1. Interview Design and Themes 158

10.3.2. Sampling and Participants 158

10.3.3. Data Analysis 158

10.3.4. Ensuring Validity and Reliability 159

10.3.5. Ethical Considerations 159

10.4. Findings and Data Analysis 159

10.4.1. Current Applications of EO in Industry 159

10.4.2. Perceived Benefits of EO Integration 160

10.4.3. Challenges and Barriers to Adoption. 160

10.4.4. Strategic Opportunities and Recommendations 161

10.5. Discussion 161

10.6. Conclusions 165

Appendix 166

References 168

1. Julia Majewska: Perspectives on Treating Outer Space as a Resource Within Ecological Economics: An Analysis of the Space for V4 Project 170

11.1. Introduction 170

11.2. Outer Space as a Resource in Ecological Economics 171

11.3. The Nature and Uses of Outer Space 175

11.4. Case Study: Space Cooperation in the Visegrad Group (V4) 178

11.5. Conclusions 178

References 179

1. Ladislava Knihová: From Products to Immersive Experiences: Synthesising Responsible AI, Marketing, and the Managerial Challenge of Sustainability 181

12.1. Introduction 181

12.2. Methodology 183

12.3. From Product Logic to Experience Logic 184

12.4. Designing Immersive Customer Experience in the Age of AI 186

12.5. Responsible AI and Ethical Experience Design 189

12.6. Managerial Perspective on Sustainability in Marketing Practice 189

12.7. Future Research Directions 189

12.8. Conclusion 190

References 191

Part 4. Sustainable Development in Consumer Behaviour and Business Activity 193

1. Agnieszka Stanimir: Generational Differences in Tourism Participation – A Convergence Analysis in the Aspects of SDG and Social Cohesion 195

13.1. Introduction 195

13.2. Postulate for European Convergence in the Era of Ageing Societies 196

13.3. Methodology and Data Sources 198

13.4. Conclusions, Limitations and Suggested Future Research 203

References 205

1. Jaroslava Dědková, Piotr Gryszel, Izabela Michalska-Dudek: Changes in the Behaviour of Tourist Consumers on the Polish-Czech Border During Crises. Generational Context 208

14.1. Introduction 208

14.2. Tourism Crises – Literature Review and Definition 209

14.3. The Division into Generations and Tourist Travel 210

14.4. Description of the Study and Research Results 212

14.5. Conclusions 215

References 215

1. Andrea Tomášková: Family Businesses and Traditional Crafts: Heritage, Continuity, and Innovation 217

15.1. Introduction217

15.2. Methodology 218

15.3. Intangible Cultural Heritage and Entrepreneurship 218

15.4. Case studies 219

15.4.1. Case Study 1: The Bearer of Folk Craft Traditions Program – A Guarantee of Quality, Protection, and Cultural Transmis­sion 219

15.4.2. Case Study 2: Shrovetide Door-to-Door Processions and Masks in the Villages of the Hlinecko Area 220

15.4.3. Case Study 3: Josef Fidler and the Chenille Tradition 221

15.4.4. Case Study 4: Koulier – Glassmaking Tradition and Innova­tion 222

15.5. Intergenerational Exchange and Innovation as the Key to Sustainability 224

15.6. Conclusions 225

References 225

1. Vanda Lieskovská: Sustainable Development in Slovak Retail Practice 227

16.1. Introduction 227

16.2. Sustainable Development in Retail Practice  228

16.3. Alternatives for Sustainable Strategies in Retail 229

16.4. Sustainable Products in Retail 229

16.5. Circular Economy and Waste Reduction 231

16.6. Slovakia’s Experience with the Implementation of Deposits on Single‑Use Packaging 232

16.7. Examples of Good Practice 235

16.8. Conclusions 237

References 237

1. Jolanta Maroń: Green Transformation in a Special Economic Zone. A Case Study of Krakow Technology Park 240

17.1. Introduction 240

17.2. Krakow Technology Park 241

17.3. Green Transformation at Krakow Technology Park 242

17.4. Methodology 244

17.5. Conclusions 246

References 246

Notes About the Authors 248

List of Figures 257

List of Tables 259

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