Jan K Kazak
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 4616876 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Jan K Kazak |
| NOMBRES | Jan K |
| APELLIDO | Kazak |
| FIRMA | KAZAK J K |
| AFILIACIONES | Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1864-9954 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 21 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 16 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 21 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2018 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
A Neuroarchitectural Framework for the Age-Friendly Built Environment
Space is a physical, structured entity defined by measurable dimensions and geographical coordinates. Place, by contrast, has meaning and value, which are created through people’s experience and social interaction. Despite growing interest in age-friendly urban environments, limited research has examined how older adults perceive visual complexity and how it influences their well-being. This study examines the concept of place through the lens of…
Understanding Circularity Knowledge Across the General Public–Expert Spectrum
Circular Economy is increasingly recognized as a multidimensional transition necessary for resource efficiency in the built environment; however, its implementation is hindered by fragmentation. This study investigates the dynamics of circularity knowledge across the public-expert spectrum using a psychometrically validated instrument supported by Item Response Theory. Empirical data were collected from the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Türkiye, …
Qualitative perspectives of age-friendliness
The active involvement and participation of older individuals in decision-making processes are fundamental principles for creating age-friendly environments. There is a need to conduct a qualitative multi-centre, multi-country analysis of age-friendliness in order to better understand the differences in the experienced positive and negative features according to older people. The goal of the current study is to present and discuss the perspective…
Understanding age-friendly communities
Over the past two decades, the World Health Organization has led the movement to transform cities into age-friendly environments, aiming to improve health, participation, and security for older adults. Despite these efforts, the measurement of age-friendliness at a global level remains a challenge. The Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Questionnaire (AFCCQ) is a significant tool in this regard, providing a quantitative approach to assess cities…
Echoes of inclusion
While age-friendly urban design traditionally prioritises physical accessibility, the acoustic environment remains a neglected dimension, despite it being an essential consideration in the realisation of restorative living conditions for older residents. This article investigates the soundscape in Raheny, Dublin, an area with a long-standing commitment to age-friendly initiatives. We adopt the ISO 12913 framework, distinguishing the acoustic envi…
I'm Tight on Time, So Let's Make It a Fast Interview on the Go
Participating in research is rarely a priority in time‐pressured urban lives, posing practical and ethical challenges for qualitative inquiry. This paper examines how rapid qualitative methods can be used reflexively and rigorously to generate analytic depth while reducing participant burden. Focusing on two urban transport studies—bike‐sharing in Hong Kong and public transport in Wrocław—we document the early, exploratory use of quick ethnograph…
Wicked problem of silver mobility
The ‘bungalow legs’ problem is a universal phenomenon and has a long historic background. It stems from the fact that for millennia, humans have sought the simplest or most comfortable means of mee
Busy Urban Soundscape Underwater
Urban noise pollution extends into aquatic environments, influencing underwater ecosystems. This study examines the effectiveness of acoustic indicators in characterizing urban underwater soundscapes using hydrophone recordings. Three indices, the Acoustic Complexity Index (ACI), Acoustic Diversity Index (ADI), and Normalized Difference Soundscape Index (NDSI), were analyzed to assess their ability to distinguish anthropogenic and natural acousti…
Shaping age-friendly cities and communities
Integrating media sentiment with traditional economic indicators
Global crises, such as wars or the COVID-19 pandemic, underscore the need for real-time economic monitoring. Traditional economic indicators often fall short, prompting the exploration of alternative data sources, including online and social media content. This study examines the relationship between media sentiment in press articles and traditional economic indicators: the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), Consumer Confidence Index (CCI), and av…
Urban transportation resilience in response to Covid-19
COVID-19 was a unique event that globally influenced socio-economic systems in many dimensions. One of them was transportation and mobility patterns, especially during lockdown introduced for the sake of public health. Although restrictions were rather universal within each country, cities were characterized by different mobility patterns. The aim of this study was to analyse changes in mobility patterns in response to COVID-19 and define similar…
The experienced age-friendliness in two Polish cities
As the World Health Organization launched its age-friendly city and communities programme nearly two decades ago, it raises concerns how to measure and evaluate urban policies concerning age-friendliness. This work presents the translation, validation and results of survey research for the older population of two age-friendly Polish cities (Kraków and Wrocław), using the Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Questionnaire. The study was conducted w…
Intergenerational social housing for older adults
Creating modern social housing should address not only architectonic requirements but also social challenges associated with ageing society. In that regard it is especially important to avoid creating closed homogeneous communities, stressing this aspect in countries which are at the beginning of a way of introducing such solutions. Therefore, the aim of this research is to assess whether the pioneer intergenerational social housing building and …
Renewable energy creditors versus renewable energy debtors
Considering unpredictable and hastily evolving tipping points (like the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing climate crisis and the war in Ukraine), it is clear that sustainable energy transition and utilization of locally sourced renewable energies must be in the heart of both national, regional, and local energy systems. However, if we take a closer look at the actions undertaken at the local (communal) level, we see enormous diversity of …
Ten questions concerning age-friendly cities and communities and the built environment
The development of ‘age-friendly cities’ has become a major area of work in the field of ageing and the built environment. This movement is driven by the observation that cities are home to an ever-increasing ageing population. Over the past decade, a multitude of age-friendly initiatives have been developed with the aim of making physical and social environments more favourable for older people's well-being, health and ability to live in the com…
Redefinition of Park Design Criteria as a Result of Analysis of Well-Being and Soundscape
Well-being and soundscape analysis should be useful in re-design works involved in the planning of recreational areas and green spaces on campuses to improve the health of students, academics, and university staff. Proper space planning, for example, in campus parks, including the planning of soundscape zones, is important in relieving study and work stress. The aim of the study was to conduct a multicriteria analysis of the soundscape and well-b…
Effectiveness of strategic environmental assessment in Poland
The paper presents the results of an evaluation of the effectiveness of SEA obtained as a result of a survey with the participation of stakeholders. In Poland, several hundred SEAs are conducted annually at the local and regional levels and several at the national level. Although the survey demonstrated that SEA is evaluated as effective or quite effective, the respondents pointed to several irregularities in the non-procedural dimension of effec…
On the usefulness of guidelines and instructions for environmental assessment – a qualitative study of the helpfulness perceived by Polish practitioners
Guidelines and instructions for Environmental Impact Assessment and Strategic Environmental Assessment (together referred to as EA here) are developed to improve the quality of legal requirements’ implementation and to support EA procedure accomplishment. However, to date, it has not been checked whether they are useful for practitioners. Therefore, the aim of the study underlying this paper was to verify, based on the experience of Polish EA exp…
The Living Environment and Thermal Behaviours of Older South Australians
Ageing brings about physiological changes that affect people's thermal sensitivity and thermoregulation. The majority of older Australians prefer to age in place and modifications to the home environment are often required to accommodate the occupants as they age and possibly become frail. However, modifications to aid thermal comfort are not always considered. Using a qualitative approach this study aims to understand the thermal qualities of th…
The application of ecological footprint and biocapacity for environmental carrying capacity assessment
Contemporary socio-environmental problems such as the reduced availability of natural resources, the loss of biodiversity, soil degradation, pollution, an unprecedented population growth, the mass migration of people to cities, and urban sprawl may be associated with the consequences of an economic infinite growth paradigm on a finite planet. Despite international goals for improving the spatial and environmental management, current and future de…
The Challenges of Urban Ageing
Urban ageing is an emerging domain that deals with the population of older people living in cities. The ageing of society is a positive yet challenging phenomenon, as population ageing and urbanisation are the culmination of successful human development. One could argue whether the city environment is an ideal place for people to grow old and live at an old age compared to rural areas. This viewpoint article explores and describes the challenges …
The application of ecological footprint and biocapacity for environmental carrying capacity assessment
Contemporary socio-environmental problems such as the reduced availability of natural resources, the loss of biodiversity, soil degradation, pollution, an unprecedented population growth, the mass migration of people to cities, and urban sprawl may be associated with the consequences of an economic infinite growth paradigm on a finite planet. Despite international goals for improving the spatial and environmental management, current and future de…
Intergenerational social housing for older adults
Creating modern social housing should address not only architectonic requirements but also social challenges associated with ageing society. In that regard it is especially important to avoid creating closed homogeneous communities, stressing this aspect in countries which are at the beginning of a way of introducing such solutions. Therefore, the aim of this research is to assess whether the pioneer intergenerational social housing building and …
Shaping age-friendly cities and communities
The experienced age-friendliness in two Polish cities
As the World Health Organization launched its age-friendly city and communities programme nearly two decades ago, it raises concerns how to measure and evaluate urban policies concerning age-friendliness. This work presents the translation, validation and results of survey research for the older population of two age-friendly Polish cities (Kraków and Wrocław), using the Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Questionnaire. The study was conducted w…
Renewable energy creditors versus renewable energy debtors
Considering unpredictable and hastily evolving tipping points (like the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing climate crisis and the war in Ukraine), it is clear that sustainable energy transition and utilization of locally sourced renewable energies must be in the heart of both national, regional, and local energy systems. However, if we take a closer look at the actions undertaken at the local (communal) level, we see enormous diversity of …
The Challenges of Urban Ageing
Urban ageing is an emerging domain that deals with the population of older people living in cities. The ageing of society is a positive yet challenging phenomenon, as population ageing and urbanisation are the culmination of successful human development. One could argue whether the city environment is an ideal place for people to grow old and live at an old age compared to rural areas. This viewpoint article explores and describes the challenges …
Effectiveness of strategic environmental assessment in Poland
The paper presents the results of an evaluation of the effectiveness of SEA obtained as a result of a survey with the participation of stakeholders. In Poland, several hundred SEAs are conducted annually at the local and regional levels and several at the national level. Although the survey demonstrated that SEA is evaluated as effective or quite effective, the respondents pointed to several irregularities in the non-procedural dimension of effec…
On the usefulness of guidelines and instructions for environmental assessment – a qualitative study of the helpfulness perceived by Polish practitioners
Guidelines and instructions for Environmental Impact Assessment and Strategic Environmental Assessment (together referred to as EA here) are developed to improve the quality of legal requirements’ implementation and to support EA procedure accomplishment. However, to date, it has not been checked whether they are useful for practitioners. Therefore, the aim of the study underlying this paper was to verify, based on the experience of Polish EA exp…
The Living Environment and Thermal Behaviours of Older South Australians
Ageing brings about physiological changes that affect people's thermal sensitivity and thermoregulation. The majority of older Australians prefer to age in place and modifications to the home environment are often required to accommodate the occupants as they age and possibly become frail. However, modifications to aid thermal comfort are not always considered. Using a qualitative approach this study aims to understand the thermal qualities of th…
The application of ecological footprint and biocapacity for environmental carrying capacity assessment
Contemporary socio-environmental problems such as the reduced availability of natural resources, the loss of biodiversity, soil degradation, pollution, an unprecedented population growth, the mass migration of people to cities, and urban sprawl may be associated with the consequences of an economic infinite growth paradigm on a finite planet. Despite international goals for improving the spatial and environmental management, current and future de…
Ten questions concerning age-friendly cities and communities and the built environment
The development of ‘age-friendly cities’ has become a major area of work in the field of ageing and the built environment. This movement is driven by the observation that cities are home to an ever-increasing ageing population. Over the past decade, a multitude of age-friendly initiatives have been developed with the aim of making physical and social environments more favourable for older people's well-being, health and ability to live in the com…
Redefinition of Park Design Criteria as a Result of Analysis of Well-Being and Soundscape
Well-being and soundscape analysis should be useful in re-design works involved in the planning of recreational areas and green spaces on campuses to improve the health of students, academics, and university staff. Proper space planning, for example, in campus parks, including the planning of soundscape zones, is important in relieving study and work stress. The aim of the study was to conduct a multicriteria analysis of the soundscape and well-b…
Intergenerational social housing for older adults
Creating modern social housing should address not only architectonic requirements but also social challenges associated with ageing society. In that regard it is especially important to avoid creating closed homogeneous communities, stressing this aspect in countries which are at the beginning of a way of introducing such solutions. Therefore, the aim of this research is to assess whether the pioneer intergenerational social housing building and …
Renewable energy creditors versus renewable energy debtors
Considering unpredictable and hastily evolving tipping points (like the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing climate crisis and the war in Ukraine), it is clear that sustainable energy transition and utilization of locally sourced renewable energies must be in the heart of both national, regional, and local energy systems. However, if we take a closer look at the actions undertaken at the local (communal) level, we see enormous diversity of …
Urban transportation resilience in response to Covid-19
COVID-19 was a unique event that globally influenced socio-economic systems in many dimensions. One of them was transportation and mobility patterns, especially during lockdown introduced for the sake of public health. Although restrictions were rather universal within each country, cities were characterized by different mobility patterns. The aim of this study was to analyse changes in mobility patterns in response to COVID-19 and define similar…
The experienced age-friendliness in two Polish cities
As the World Health Organization launched its age-friendly city and communities programme nearly two decades ago, it raises concerns how to measure and evaluate urban policies concerning age-friendliness. This work presents the translation, validation and results of survey research for the older population of two age-friendly Polish cities (Kraków and Wrocław), using the Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Questionnaire. The study was conducted w…
Wicked problem of silver mobility
The ‘bungalow legs’ problem is a universal phenomenon and has a long historic background. It stems from the fact that for millennia, humans have sought the simplest or most comfortable means of mee
Busy Urban Soundscape Underwater
Urban noise pollution extends into aquatic environments, influencing underwater ecosystems. This study examines the effectiveness of acoustic indicators in characterizing urban underwater soundscapes using hydrophone recordings. Three indices, the Acoustic Complexity Index (ACI), Acoustic Diversity Index (ADI), and Normalized Difference Soundscape Index (NDSI), were analyzed to assess their ability to distinguish anthropogenic and natural acousti…
Shaping age-friendly cities and communities
Integrating media sentiment with traditional economic indicators
Global crises, such as wars or the COVID-19 pandemic, underscore the need for real-time economic monitoring. Traditional economic indicators often fall short, prompting the exploration of alternative data sources, including online and social media content. This study examines the relationship between media sentiment in press articles and traditional economic indicators: the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), Consumer Confidence Index (CCI), and av…
A Neuroarchitectural Framework for the Age-Friendly Built Environment
Space is a physical, structured entity defined by measurable dimensions and geographical coordinates. Place, by contrast, has meaning and value, which are created through people’s experience and social interaction. Despite growing interest in age-friendly urban environments, limited research has examined how older adults perceive visual complexity and how it influences their well-being. This study examines the concept of place through the lens of…
Understanding Circularity Knowledge Across the General Public–Expert Spectrum
Circular Economy is increasingly recognized as a multidimensional transition necessary for resource efficiency in the built environment; however, its implementation is hindered by fragmentation. This study investigates the dynamics of circularity knowledge across the public-expert spectrum using a psychometrically validated instrument supported by Item Response Theory. Empirical data were collected from the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Türkiye, …
Qualitative perspectives of age-friendliness
The active involvement and participation of older individuals in decision-making processes are fundamental principles for creating age-friendly environments. There is a need to conduct a qualitative multi-centre, multi-country analysis of age-friendliness in order to better understand the differences in the experienced positive and negative features according to older people. The goal of the current study is to present and discuss the perspective…
Understanding age-friendly communities
Over the past two decades, the World Health Organization has led the movement to transform cities into age-friendly environments, aiming to improve health, participation, and security for older adults. Despite these efforts, the measurement of age-friendliness at a global level remains a challenge. The Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Questionnaire (AFCCQ) is a significant tool in this regard, providing a quantitative approach to assess cities…
Echoes of inclusion
While age-friendly urban design traditionally prioritises physical accessibility, the acoustic environment remains a neglected dimension, despite it being an essential consideration in the realisation of restorative living conditions for older residents. This article investigates the soundscape in Raheny, Dublin, an area with a long-standing commitment to age-friendly initiatives. We adopt the ISO 12913 framework, distinguishing the acoustic envi…
I'm Tight on Time, So Let's Make It a Fast Interview on the Go
Participating in research is rarely a priority in time‐pressured urban lives, posing practical and ethical challenges for qualitative inquiry. This paper examines how rapid qualitative methods can be used reflexively and rigorously to generate analytic depth while reducing participant burden. Focusing on two urban transport studies—bike‐sharing in Hong Kong and public transport in Wrocław—we document the early, exploratory use of quick ethnograph…
Geography (10 obras) · Economics (8 obras) · Medicine (7 obras) · Political science (7 obras) · Health disparities and outcomes (6 obras) · Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies (6 obras) · Psychology (6 obras) · Engineering (5 obras) · Sociology (5 obras) · Urban Transport and Accessibility (5 obras)