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Spatial (in)justice and place-based strategies in innovation ecosystems: the case of the Alexander Innovation Zone in Thessaloniki
Get PDFThe concept of spatial justice relates to the fair and equitable distribution in space of socially valued resources and opportunities. In other words, spatial justice is the spatial dimension of social justice, placing more emphasis on the geography of distribution. On this basis, this paper examines the innovation ecosystem of the Alexander Innovation Zone of Thessaloniki in Greece. What is attempted is to scrutinise, through the lens of spatial justice, this state's initiative to deal at the regional level with innovation. This paper investigates whether a focus on localities and decentralisation would be better able to deliver the demands of spatial justice. The hypothesis to be tested is that equity in socially valued resources and opportunities can be better achieved through place-based strategies. Based upon empirical material, within the framework of the RELOCAL project (H2020, www.relocal.eu), this contribution attempts to shed some light on the aforementioned research hypothesis
Tracing the new economic geography of borders in Europe
Get PDFBorders and border regions receive a special attention in the new post-1989 European architecture characterized by the processes of integration, transition and enlargement. What is actually happening to borders and border regions within this new environment? Are borders being abolished, weakened or are they being reproduced under a different pattern? What are the determinant factors which define the level and type of cross border interaction? This paper attempts to shed some light into the dynamics, perceptions and the new challenges concerning the "border phenomenon”. An empirical evidence is based on a survey at the Greek-Albanian-FYROM-Bulgarian border zone by analysing survey data. The survey, aims to evaluate a) the level and the type of cross-border interaction b) the obstacles and the limit of greater cross border interaction c) the existing perceptions and images of the other side of the borders d) the effectiveness of policies to stimulate interaction, e) the effects (positive and negative) of greater interaction on the border regions, f) the effects of EU enlargement on the c-b regions
The New Economic Geography of the Northern Greek Border Regions
Get PDFThe European Union's eastward enlargement following 1st May 2004, has brought in the foreground a new geography in Europe, changing the EU's external borders. The re-allocation of activities, opportunities and threats are changing the role and significance of the borders. Within this context borders and border regions have become an issue of great importance during the last fifteen years in both the areas of scientific research and policy making. The overall picture of the new dynamics occurring at the external EU border regions, in particular, remains rather unclear. The issue being dealt in this article focuses on the dominant policies, practices and perceptions in the Northern Greek border regions with Albania, FYROM and Bulgaria. The region of our focus is one of the most economically, socially and politically fragmented space in Europe, that has a low level of interaction and a mosaic of policies and restrictions towards each other. The paper attempts to answer to which degree cross border interaction (CBI), cross border expectations (CBE) and cross border policies (CBC) are associated with geography, urban system, obstacles, images of the "others", real economy and other parameters. The empirical analysis is based on a survey carried out in nine cross border areas in the EU's external borders under the EXLINEA research program. The empirical work involved: a) Standardised questionnaires b) In depth interviews and c) focus group, data and document collection. Triangulation was used in the attempt to verify the validity of the various data sources as well as the methodology chosen
Border and integration: space - economy - policies
No full textThe issue embracing the present Phd dissertation deals with the study concerning the impacts of borders on space, economy and policies. More specifically, the main parameters influencing the evolution, type and intensity of cross border interaction, are recorded, analysed, and assessed through theory, implementing policies and empirical evidence. The focal point of the research is the new borders of the European Union. At the same time, the cross border zones of Greece with Albania, FYROM and Bulgaria are examined at a closer scope. The study of the triptych: border, integration and border regions has recently become an interesting concern, mainly for three reasons: First, the discussion on spatial impacts on space and economy due to the abolition of border obstacles has not been completed. Second, the developments in Europe have brought to the fore a new political and economic geography at the border which needs to be interpreted. Third, these significant geo-politic and geo-economic developments have accentuated the necessity for elaborated spatial policies to be put into force in relation to borders. Within the context of the research, the nature and the role of borders as an offshoot of social dynamics and perceptions are examined while further probing also takes place of the spatial dynamics which shape the economic geography of border regions. Furthermore, the landscape of the borders in Europe after 1989 up to now and the current and future cross border cooperation policies are analysed. Moreover, the dissertation introduces a theoretical model which attempts to link the theoretical discussion with empirical examination that follows. The empirical analysis, is based on a research conducted within the EXLINEA project funded by the European Commission. The aim of this research has been to study the evolution, problems, policies, practices and perceptions prevailing in the old and new borders of European Union at a supranational, national and local level. A total number of 937 questionnaires based on a Likert Scale method was gathered and a total of 300 in-depth interviews were conducted with experts.Το ζήτημα που διαπραγματεύεται η παρούσα διδακτορική διατριβή αφορά στη μελέτη των επιπτώσεων των συνόρων στο χώρο, στην οικονομία και στις πολιτικές. Ειδικότερα καταγράφονται, αναλύονται και αξιολογούνται μέσα από τη θεωρία, την εμπειρική τεκμηρίωση, τις ασκούμενες πολιτικές και την εμπειρική διερεύνηση, οι βασικότερες παράμετροι που επηρεάζουν την εξέλιξη, την μορφή και την ένταση της διασυνοριακής αλληλεπίδρασης. Η έρευνα θέτει στο επίκεντρο της ανάλυσης τα νέα σύνορα της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης εξετάζοντας ταυτόχρονα μέσα από μια πιο κοντινή σκοπιά, τη διασυνοριακή ζώνη της Ελλάδας με την Αλβανία, Π.Γ.Δ.Μ. και Βουλγαρία. Η μελέτη του τρίπτυχου σύνορα, ολοκλήρωση και συνοριακές περιφέρειες αποτελεί ενδιαφέρον ζήτημα στις μέρες μας για τρεις κυρίως λόγους: Πρώτον, η συζήτηση για τις επιπτώσεις που επιφέρει στο χώρο και στην οικονομία η κατάργηση των φραγμών στα σύνορα, δεν έχει ολοκληρωθεί στη βιβλιογραφία. Δεύτερον, οι εξελίξεις στην Ευρώπη, έφεραν στο προσκήνιο μια νέα πολιτική και οικονομική γεωγραφία στα σύνορα που χρήζει ερμηνείας. Τρίτον, οι πολύ σημαντικές αυτές γεωπολιτικές και γεωοικονομικές διεργασίες, έχουν αναδείξει την ανάγκη επεξεργασμένων χωρικών πολιτικών σε σχέση με τα σύνορα. Στο πλαίσιο της έρευνας εξετάζονται η φύση και ο ρόλος των συνόρων ως παράγωγο κοινωνικών δυναμικών και αντιλήψεων και διερευνώνται οι χωρικές δυναμικές που διαμορφώνουν την οικονομική γεωγραφία των συνοριακών περιφερειών. Αναλύονται επίσης το νέο τοπίο των συνόρων στην Ευρώπη από το 1989 έως σήμερα, καθώς και οι τρέχουσες και μελλοντικές πολιτικές διασυνοριακής συνεργασίας. Εισάγεται επιπλέον ένα θεωρητικό υπόδειγμα που συνδέει τη θεωρητική συζήτηση με τον εμπειρικό έλεγχο που ακολουθεί. Η εμπειρική ανάλυση, στηρίζεται σε έρευνα που πραγματοποιήθηκε στα πλαίσια του Προγράμματος EXLINEA και χρηματοδοτήθηκε από την Ευρωπαϊκή Επιτροπή. Στόχος του ερευνητικού προγράμματος ήταν η μελέτη σε τοπικό, εθνικό και υπερεθνικό επίπεδο, της εξέλιξης, των προβλημάτων, των πολιτικών, των πρακτικών και των αντιλήψεων που επικρατούν στα παλιά και στα νέα σύνορα της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης. Στο πλαίσιο της έρευνας συγκεντρώθηκαν 937 ερωτηματολόγια βασισμένα στη μέθοδο Likert Scale και πραγματοποιήθηκαν 300 συνεντεύξεις εμβάθυνσης με εμπειρογνώμονες
From transition management towards just transition and place-based governance. Τhe case of Western Macedonia in Greece
Get PDFPURPOSE: This paper examines to what extent the governance modes of transition in the region of Western Macedonia (Greece) are effective and just, and whether they embed transition management, spatial justice, and place-based elements. To this end, the hypothesis tested in this paper is that spatial justice and place-based policy can make a positive contribution to just and well-managed transition. In this framework, the question examined is not about ‘who is in charge for designing and implementing transition policies?’ but about ‘what is the balance and mix of transition policies at the central, regional, and local levels of administration?’. METHODOLOGY: The article critically discussed the concept of transition as a fundamental societal change through the lens of efficiency and justice. Thus, the notions of transition management and spatial justice are thoroughly explored. It also embeds the concept of ‘place’ in this discussion. Therefore, the challenges, opportunities, and shortcomings of the place-based approach in the course of transition are examined. The empirical section contains a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods, such as the use of questionnaires and focus group meetings, preceded by background research, comprising mainly desk research. The above different cases of empirical work are not entirely irrelevant to each other. The validity of the research findings is strengthened by using multiple sources of evidence and data triangulation. The analysis at the empirical research level focuses on Western Macedonia in Greece. This region has all the characteristics of a coal-dependent locality, under an urgent need to design and implement a post-lignite, just, transition strategy. FINDINGS: Given that transition implies a profound and long-lasting societal, economic, and environmental transformation, new and pioneering modes of governance are necessary to tackle such a multifaceted challenge. The discourse about place, policies, and governance, reveals the need for focusing on a balance and mix of inclusive and multi-scalar policies instead of defining governance structures and bodies in charge for implementing transition policies. The launched transition governance model in Greece considerably deviates from the EU policy context. In fact, substantial shortcomings in terms of legitimacy, inclusiveness, and public engagement and overall effectiveness have been recorded. The empirical evidence reveals a rather clear top-down model than a hybrid one. The findings show that the governance model employed in the case of Western Macedonia, neither embeds spatial justice nor incorporates a place-based approach. IMPLICATIONS: Viewing the long-term process of transition through the lens of governance and policymaking, this paper challenges the assertion that the traditional top-down governance model is the most effective and fair approach. In this setting, the notions of transition management and spatial justice are thoroughly explored. The concept of ‘place’ is also embedded in this discussion. To this end, the challenges, opportunities and shortcomings of the place-based approach are analysed. Given that transition is by nature a multifaceted, multi-level and multi-actor process, an effective and just transition governance should reflect the views of different actors. In this sense, it seems that multi-level governance models for regions in transition need to harness existing interactions among different levels and actors. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: After having touched upon the process of transition regarding the notions of ‘management’ and ‘justice,’ we embed the concepts of spatial justice and the place-based approach into governance transition practices. In this respect, the gap between efficiency and equity, redistributive logic (needs, results), and development policy (inclusive development) can be bridged through the so-called ‘spatial-territorial capital’ and spatially just, multi-level governance
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Get PDFThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Variations on the Author
Get PDF“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Appropriate Similarity Measures for Author Cocitation Analysis
Get PDFWe provide a number of new insights into the methodological discussion about author cocitation analysis. We first argue that the use of the Pearson correlation for measuring the similarity between authors’ cocitation profiles is not very satisfactory. We then discuss what kind of similarity measures may be used as an alternative to the Pearson correlation. We consider three similarity measures in particular. One is the well-known cosine. The other two similarity measures have not been used before in the bibliometric literature. Finally, we show by means of an example that our findings have a high practical relevance.information science;Pearson correlation;cosine;similarity measure;author cocitation analysis
Dispelling the Myths Behind First-author Citation Counts
Get PDFWe conducted a full-scale evaluative citation analysis study of scholars in the XML research field to explore just how different from each other author rankings resulting from different citation counting methods actually are, and to demonstrate the capability of emerging data and tools on the Web in supporting more realistic citation counting methods. Our results contest some common arguments for the continued
use of first-author citation counts in the evaluation of scholars, such as high correlations between author rankings by first-author citation counts and other citation
counting methods, and high costs of using more realistic citation counting methods that are not well-supported by the ISI databases. It is argued that increasingly available digital full text research papers make it possible for citation analysis studies to go beyond what the ISI databases have directly supported and to employ more
sophisticated methods
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