Katarina Polajnar Horvat
Biographic Data
| ID | 165166 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Katarina Polajnar Horvat |
| GIVEN NAMES | Katarina Polajnar |
| FAMILY NAME | Horvat |
| SIGNATURE | HORVAT K P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Anton Melik Geographical Institute |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8872-529X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Revitalizing Robidišče
This article deals with the revitalization of Robidišče, a village affected by depopulation and economic decline. Through the preservation of cultural heritage, sustainable tourism, and community engagement, the village has noticeably improved. The study examines how local efforts and external support have strengthened social cohesion and revitalization. Despite progress, challenges remain, highlighting the importance of further sustainable pract…
Urban Public Spaces as Restorative Environments
In this study, we used a survey to examine how urban residents in Ljubljana, Slovenia, value and use distinct urban public spaces. Specifically, we were interested to assess if urban public spaces in the city are used/perceived as restorative environments. To do this, we addressed the question: To what extent do restorative dimensions differ in nine selected urban public spaces, varying in size, design, amenities, number of visitors, and, most im…
The Invisible Life of Food Waste
In recent years, food waste has become an important issue that attracts attention from scientists, consumers, and activists. According to the World Bank, one third of food produced for human consumption is wasted. In Slovenia, almost 131,800 tons of food waste were generated in 2017, or 64 kg per person on average. This article presents the findings of a study on household food waste in Slovenia and, more specifically, its capital, Ljubljana. The…
The extended Value-Belief-Norm theory predicts committed action for nature and biodiversity in Europe
Okolju prijazno vedenje
The central part of this monography explores the extent to which social influence methods, which are used to encourage individuals’ environmental awareness and overcome obstacles preventing the spread of environmentally friendly behavior, are successful in supporting individuals’ environmental protection tendencies, changing readiness to engage in environmentally friendly behavior, and changing their behavior itself. There is a long journey from …
Okolju prijazno vedenje
The central part of this monography explores the extent to which social influence methods, which are used to encourage individuals’ environmental awareness and overcome obstacles preventing the spread of environmentally friendly behavior, are successful in supporting individuals’ environmental protection tendencies, changing readiness to engage in environmentally friendly behavior, and changing their behavior itself. There is a long journey from …
The Invisible Life of Food Waste
In recent years, food waste has become an important issue that attracts attention from scientists, consumers, and activists. According to the World Bank, one third of food produced for human consumption is wasted. In Slovenia, almost 131,800 tons of food waste were generated in 2017, or 64 kg per person on average. This article presents the findings of a study on household food waste in Slovenia and, more specifically, its capital, Ljubljana. The…
The extended Value-Belief-Norm theory predicts committed action for nature and biodiversity in Europe
Urban Public Spaces as Restorative Environments
In this study, we used a survey to examine how urban residents in Ljubljana, Slovenia, value and use distinct urban public spaces. Specifically, we were interested to assess if urban public spaces in the city are used/perceived as restorative environments. To do this, we addressed the question: To what extent do restorative dimensions differ in nine selected urban public spaces, varying in size, design, amenities, number of visitors, and, most im…
Revitalizing Robidišče
This article deals with the revitalization of Robidišče, a village affected by depopulation and economic decline. Through the preservation of cultural heritage, sustainable tourism, and community engagement, the village has noticeably improved. The study examines how local efforts and external support have strengthened social cohesion and revitalization. Despite progress, challenges remain, highlighting the importance of further sustainable pract…
Anthropology (2 works) · Business (2 works) · Geography (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Action (physics (1 work) · Agricultural economics (1 work) · Animal and Plant Science Education (1 work) · Ascription (1 work)