In order to develop a sustainable social and individual resilience in dealing with crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential to jointly determine flexible regulations in relation to common issues. The reactions to subjective, economic and regional changes during the pandemic empirically traced in this study are related to the lifeworld and cultural orientations of the residents. Communities in Styria (Austria) are used as examples to show how communities have coped with the exi...

Industrial high pressure processes open the door to many reactions that are not possible under 'normal' conditions. These are to be foundin such different areas as polymerization, catalytic reactions, separations, oil and gas recovery, food processing, biocatalysis and more.The most famous high pressure process is the so-called Haber-Bosch process used for fertilizers and which was awarded a Nobel prize.Following an introduction on historical development, the current ...

In this book, the basic conditions for local learning are described using the example of two regions in Styria and related to demographic and spatial factors. Based on this, possibilities for successful local learning in peripheral regions are elaborated and the role of the Adult Education Centre in the regions of south-eastern Styria and Liezen is analysed.The contentBuilding a supportive learning network for people in peripheral regions - Regional profiles - Basic educati...

The on-time delivery of goods is regarded as a primary factor of the urban economy and is being monitored by businesses and government alike. However, much analysis of freight transportation and the flow of goods into, out of and within urban areas focuses on functional, business-related approaches. This book examines the interrelationship between logistics development on one hand and urban development and geographical issues, such as land use and location, on the other. Avoiding certain o...

Bringing together a diverse team of leading scholars and professionals, this book offers a variety of insights into ongoing gender mainstreaming policies in Europe with a focus on urban/spatial planning. Gender mainstreaming was first legislated for in the European Union with the Treaty of Amsterdam in 1999 and, although many interesting developments have occurred throughout the decade that followed, there is still much to do in terms of policy, knowledge production, dissemination and educ...

This open access Springer Brief provides a systematic analysis of current trends and requirements in the areas of knowledge and competence in the context of the project “(A) Higher Education Digital (AHEAD)—International Horizon Scanning / Trend Analysis on Digital Higher Education.” It examines the latest developments in learning theory, didactics, and digital-education technology in connection with an increasingly digitized higher education landscape. In turn, this analysis forms the bas...

Every organisation, whether for profit or as non-profit, needs motivated employees. HR Management is often not seen as a core function and most managers do not receive a systematic and sustainable leadership training either. In this book, the essential basics of modern HR Management and Leadership are presented systematically and always with practical examples. The focus is on the scope of action as a manager responsible on any hierarchical and process level or in HR Management. Step-by-st...

This book presents evidence that children are the real experts of their lives. 2600 boys and girls in Germany between the ages of 6 of 11 years, with and without a migration background, were interviewed. Next to established topics of family, friends, leisure time and school, the focus of this study was on the topic of justice. Children were asked what justice in their opinion was and whether they felt treated justly or not. The 3rd World Vision Study puts the subjective well-being of child...

The tourism industry is arguably one of the most important sources of income and foreign exchange, and is growing rapidly. However, national and international crises have huge negative economic consequences.Crisis Management in the Tourism Industry aims to illustrate the theories and actions that can be taken to better understand consumer, economic and environmental reaction, in order for the businesses involved to be more prepared for such events. Now in its secon...

Across Western Europe, the emphasis has shifted from physical manufacturing to the development of ideas, new products and creative processes. This has become known as the knowledge economy. While much has been written about this concept, so far there has been little focus on the role of the city. Bringing together comparative case studies from Amsterdam, Dortmund, Eindhoven, Helsinki, Manchester, Munich, Münster, Rotterdam and Zaragoza, this volume examines the cities' roles, as well as ho...

This e-book contains high-resolution graphics and tables that can only be read on e-readers capable of enlarging images. This book assesses the extent to which ideas and structures of the Swiss vocational and professional education and training (VPET) system could also be applied to vocational qualifications in other countries. It offers a look at the different forms of VPET in Switzerland and introduces the development and structure of the system as well as its governance and legal founda...

This book examines the use of game elements to encourage citizens to participate in political decision-making and the planning of large-scale public sector projects. It argues that success is based on a personal concern with the project and a belief in the influence on political decision making, but also on fun. Without fun, only a very small group of the ‘usual suspects’ will participate, especially in classic policymaking approaches like citizens’ panels which require time and physical a...