Assessment of Social Environment Competitiveness in Terms of Security in the Baltic Capitals

Činčikaitė, Renata; Meidutė‐Kavaliauskienė, Ieva

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“…As can be seen from Table 4, different indices show different positions for the three cities, depending upon the purpose of the index, the indicators being used, and the methods being used. Scientific literature also provides a wide range of methods being used in order to assess cities, as well as examples of their application [62,[66][67][68][69][70][71][72][73][74][75].…”

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“…In addition to that, the available scientific literature also presents and describes assessment methods, complex indices, and empirical studies. Some of these include the following: a study of smart cities, using the example of Amsterdam and London [69]; an assessment of the competitiveness of Lithuanian cities [66,70,71]; an integrated assessment of the competitiveness of the Baltic capitals based on sustainable development principles [68]; an assessment of social environmental competitiveness in terms of security in the Baltic capitals [72]; ranking priorities amongst the Baltic capital cities in terms of the development of sustainable construction [73]; the Lisbon ranking for smart sustainable cities in Europe [74]; a multi-criteria evaluation of smart performance in European cities: economic, social, and environmental aspects [75]; in search of the 'smart' source of the perception of quality of life in European smart cities [76]; determining those factors which form part of becoming a sustainable smart city: an empirical study in Europe [77]; military and demographic interlinkages within the context of Lithuanian sustainability [78]; and an evaluation of the impact of bypasses on air pollution reduction: the case of Vilnius [79].…”

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An Integrated Assessment of the Competitiveness of a Sustainable City within the Context of the COVID-19 Impact

Činčikaitė

Meidutė‐Kavaliauskienė

2022

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It is crucial for a city to ensure economic stability and growth, along with social security and prosperity, not only for the present, but also for future generations. Increasingly, researchers are highlighting the need to apply sustainable urban growth principles to the field of urban development, arguing that this would reduce the negative impacts of urbanization processes (poverty, air pollution, unemployment, and crime). At the same time, cities are competing with one another to maintain their position in the urban hierarchy, not only in the short term, but also in the long term. The COVID-19 pandemic affected many areas of our everyday life: over 5.85 million deaths, increased unemployment, the introduction of restrictions, the closure of national borders, and various other circumstances have all undoubtedly affected to a certain degree those factors which serve to influence competitiveness. The aim of this article is to conduct an integrated competitiveness assessment of the Baltic capitals within the context of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for the period 2015–2020, according to an integrated assessment model for urban competitiveness (MDK), which is based upon the principles of sustainable development. A systematic and comparative analysis of the concepts published in the scientific literature has been performed, the concepts of sustainable city and sustainable urban competitiveness have been formed, research and methods of urban competitiveness evaluation have been carried out, and a comprehensive competitiveness assessment of the results of the study showed that the evaluation of integrated competitiveness of a sustainable city in the context of the impact of COVID-19 (using the Baltic capitals as an example in the period 2015–2020), in terms of the multi-criteria SAW and TOPSIS evaluation methods, is in the highest position in 2016–2019. Vilnius is in second place during the whole period 2016–2019. Riga takes third place in 2015–2019 (except in 2020, when it exchanges places with Vilnius and takes second place). Meanwhile, the results of the COPRAS multicriteria method differ from those discussed above. In 2016, 2019, and 2020, Tallinn is in the highest position, and in 2015, 2017, and 2018, it is surpassed by Vilnius. Riga remained in third place from 2015 to 2019. In 2020, Vilnius took over this position.

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An Integrated Assessment of the Competitiveness of a Sustainable City within the Context of the COVID-19 Impact

Činčikaitė

Meidutė‐Kavaliauskienė

2022

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“…It is particularly important to study the structure of the working-age population because, according to [20], the population aged 30-44 has the greatest impact on labour productivity growth, the population aged 50-64 has a positive impact, and the population aged over 65 has a negative impact. With the continuing rise in the importance of the labour factor in the market, the quality of the labour force is becoming more and more important, with the negative impact of the 'brain drain', defined as the departure of educated or professional people for reasons such as better working and living conditions [21]. The decision to emigrate is usually based on economic motives and personal or professional self-fulfilment; however, some emigrants have also identified social and legal insecurity as an important factor influencing their migratory behaviour.…”

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“…Scientific literature [16,[20][21][22][23][24] points out that infrastructure is a key prerequisite for the development and needs of national, regional and urban economies [32][33][34][35][36][37]. Studies and calculations by various researchers have shown that physical infrastructure correlates with GDP, labour productivity and investment [38].…”

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Modernisation of the Country in the Context of Social Environmental Sustainability: Example of Lithuania

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Činčikaitė³

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The present paper investigates the 'soft' determinants of social environmental sustainability of the country. A three-dimensional research approach, covering the education system and educational culture; socio-economic integration; and the legal system and the importance of public administration and citizenship, was utilized. A cross-sectional survey of 1,021 respondents and a structural equation modelling were selected as main research tools. Lithuania served as an empirical basis for the research. It was revealed that the most important factors in shaping the modernisation of the country through the lens of social environmental sustainability are the participation of citizens in social communities and social activities. Factors that need improvement are public participation and tolerance for the disabled.

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“…The sense of security determines both the behaviour and quality of life of individuals, as well as the social and political stability of the state and the confidence of the population in the legal and institutional mechanisms functioning in it [36,37]. The authors of the article define the concept of urban social environment security as physical security, health security, urban social security, educational security, security of house purchase, income security, and psychological security [38].…”

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Assessment of the Impact of Road Transport Change on the Security of the Urban Social Environment

Vitkūnas

Činčikaitė

Meidutė‐Kavaliauskienė

2021

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In the context of accelerating urbanisation, cities must ensure a viable economy, social well-being, and a healthy environment. Transport is one of the key conditions for economic development and meeting the needs of countries, regions, and cities. However, transport must meet not only the physiological but also the social needs of society, one of which is environmental security. Urban transport accounts for around 40% of CO2 emissions and 70% of other pollutants from road transport. Thus, one of the most difficult issues for any city to address when building bypasses is the growing number of cars in the city, traffic congestion, and the reduction of all greenhouse gas emissions. The documents adopted in July 2020 aim to revitalise the EU’s economy by moving towards a green economy and sustainability. In addition to the systematic and comparative analysis of concepts published in the scientific literature, the article also presents an analysis of the concepts of the sustainable city and sustainable transport, as well as a study of the social impact of bypasses and the assessment of the security of the social environment in the Baltic capitals. The aim of the article is to assess the impact of the growing number of vehicles on the security of the city’s social environment. Research results show that the number of pollutants and a direct dependence between the number of pollutants and the driving speed were established. Therefore, it needs to make investments in the transport sector: improving roads, the construction of bypasses, and the technical parameters of purchased cars.

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Assessment of Social Environment Competitiveness in Terms of Security in the Baltic Capitals

Cited by 6 publications

References 68 publications

An Integrated Assessment of the Competitiveness of a Sustainable City within the Context of the COVID-19 Impact

An Integrated Assessment of the Competitiveness of a Sustainable City within the Context of the COVID-19 Impact

Modernisation of the Country in the Context of Social Environmental Sustainability: Example of Lithuania

Assessment of the Impact of Road Transport Change on the Security of the Urban Social Environment

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