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Postmemorial sincerity in the writing of Sergei Lebedev and Maria Stepanova
Postmemorial sincerity in the writing of Sergei Lebedev and Maria Stepanova
Keywords: Cultural memory. Imagination. Memory politics. Politics of the past. Sincerity rhetoric. Post-Soviet Russian novel. Sergei Lebedev. Maria Stepanova.
This article deals with the ways the Russian writers Sergei Lebedev and Maria Stepanova conceptualize memory, remembering, and the past. The special focus is on the presence of sincerity rhetoric and its intertwinement with memory in Lebedev’s Liudi avgusta (The people of August, 2016) and Stepanova’s Pamiati pamiati (2018; In Memory of Memory, 2021). At first, the study outlines the current position of memory studies within literary theory and the main tendencies of cultural memory development in post-Soviet Russia. Lebedev’s and Stepanova’s novels are then comparatively read on this cultural-theoretical and cultural-historical background. The crucial aspect can be considered the ethos of “curative sincerity” (Ellen Rutten’s concept) that both texts seem to rely on. We approach Lebedev’s and Stepanova’s texts as examples of postmemorial writing, which does not rely on the first-hand experience with the past it depicts, but encounters the mediatized forms of the past. Therefore, imagination plays an important role for the narrator or authorial subject. The imaginative investment into remembrance accompanies the attempts to sincerely retell the truth about the past, while being aware of the impossibility of retelling the whole truth, which leads to an understanding of predecessors’ actions with empathy and compassion.
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Assessing the Impact of Trucking Infrastructure on Freight Efficiency and Safety
Assessing the Impact of Trucking Infrastructure on Freight Efficiency and Safety
Keywords: road infrastructure; Poland; Europe; road safety; road transport
The change in people's lifestyles, their desire or compulsion to move constantly and the development of technology, have forced development of communications, which has led, among other things, to an intensive increase in traffic. For this reason, the purpose of the article is to identify the main causes of traffic delays and the factors affecting the sense of safety on the road. It is followed by the analytical part, which presents the effect of a survey conducted on a group of 401 respondents. The respondents' answers show that the most common causes of road accidents and collisions are: failure to adjust the speed to road conditions (89 %), failure to give priority (84 %), which is in line with the 2019 police report. The results show a clear difference between Western Europe and Eastern Europe.
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Errata: Communications - Scientific letters of the University of Zilina, 2022, 24(3), p. B228-B238, https://doi.org/10.26552/com.C.2022.3.B228-B238, Prediction of the ultra-large container ships' propulsion power at the initial design stage
Errata: Communications - Scientific letters of the University of Zilina, 2022, 24(3), p. B228-B238, https://doi.org/10.26552/com.C.2022.3.B228-B238, Prediction of the ultra-large container ships' propulsion power at the initial design stage
Keywords: Errata
Communications - Scientific letters of the University of Zilina, 2022, 24(3), p. B228-B238, https://doi.org/10.26552/com.C.2022.3.B228-B238, Prediction of the ultra-large container ships' propulsion power at the initial design stage.
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Metamodern urban experience in the anthology of topophilic prose V Pitere zhit’
Metamodern urban experience in the anthology of topophilic prose V Pitere zhit’
Keywords: Metamodernism. V Pitere zhit’. Topophilic prose. Urban prose. New historicity. New affect.
This article applies metamodernism as a new discursive practice for interpreting contemporaneityto the anthology V Pitere zhit’: ot Dvortsovoi do Sadovoi, ot Gangutskoi do Shpalernoi. Lichnyeistorii (To Live in Petersburg: From Dvortsovaia to Sadovaia, from Gangutskaia to Shpalernaia.Personal stories, 2017) edited by Natalia Sokolovskaia and Elena Shubina. It demonstrates thatdespite the plurality of authorial styles in the collection, it advocates a homogeneous metamodernmode of urban experience within which postmodern anti-anthropocentrism is substitutedby the affirmation of the feeling (affective) subject, and the postmodern ahistorical presentismis replaced by the pursuit of self-situating into the historical time, allowing for a valorizationof Being through a subjectivity affirming dialogue with the historical and contemporary Other.
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The symbolization of the fragmented plot structure in Ludmila Ulitskaya’s novels
The symbolization of the fragmented plot structure in Ludmila Ulitskaya’s novels
Keywords: Fragmented plot. Symbolization of structure. Ludmila Ulitskaya. Daniel Stein, Interpreter. The Big Green Tent. Jacob’s Ladder.
Ludmila Ulitskaya is considered by many to be a master of short fiction, and her novels aresometimes seen as an unsuccessful attempt to transcend the principles of the short forms. Thisarticle argues that Daniel Stein, Interpreter (2006; Eng. trans. 2011), The Big Green Tent (2010;Eng. trans. 2015) and Jacob’s Ladder (2015; Eng. trans. 2019) are a special type of novel basedon a duality that Yuri Lotman identified as the basic principle of the functioning of the semiosphere.The plot structure of Ulitskaya’s novels is, on the one hand, discrete, that is, manifestlyand strongly fragmented in space and time. On the other hand, however, it is continuous, that is,clearly unified through trans symbolization of the structure, which is less perceptible on the surface.These non-explicit structural connections gain symbolic attributes and play a fundamentalrole in ensuring the unity of the plot in three of Ulitskaya’s works.
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The effect of mobile banking e-service on positive word-of-mouth marketing and customers: a case study of South Kalimantan Bank in Indonesia
The effect of mobile banking e-service on positive word-of-mouth marketing and customers: a case study of South Kalimantan Bank in Indonesia
Keywords: E-Service Quality; Customer Satisfaction; Mobile Banking; Word-of-Mouth; WOM; Partial Least Square; South Kalimantan Bank (SKB);
Various studies on bank customers’ perception of e-service quality are widely done in conventional banks or private banks. However, hardly any study sheds light on the baby boomers and X generation customers on how their perceptions of e-service quality and satisfaction affect positive word-of-mouth (WOM) in a regional government-owned bank. This study aims to analyze the effect of South Kalimantan Bank (SKB) mobile banking e-service on positive WOM and old SKB customers and the role of customer satisfaction in intervening in the influence of e-service quality on WOM. This study used a structured, self-administered questionnaire based on a convenience sampling method to collect data from 97 customers of an Indonesian regional bank. The study data were analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS). The structural equation modelling (SEM) analysis looked for essential relationships between the variables in the study. The structural findings showed that e-service quality has no direct effect on positive WOM, but e-service quality affects positive WOM through customer satisfaction. The study’s key findings found that although older customers want convenience in mobile banking transactions, they still put security as the main factor. Therefore, it is recommended that banks focus more on user-friendly mobile features than complex features, primarily when serving older customers.
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Palm oil plantation transportation management improving using economic information systems and Qm-Windows
Palm oil plantation transportation management improving using economic information systems and Qm-Windows
Keywords: Economic Analysis; Qm-Windows; Palm Oil; Transportation; Geography Information System; Fresh Fruit Bunches;
Limited information, mainly based on real economy as a tool for determining transportation infrastructure location, is one of the obstacles faced by oil palm plantation companies. This study aims to develop a management information system for transporting the Transportation of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) in oil palm plantations with considering the economic analysis by combination of GIS and Qm-Windows. This research uses the descriptive method. The study was conducted at one of the oil palm plantations in Central Kalimantan. Data were analyzed using the post-classification change detection (PCCD) method and estimated costs using the transportation method with the Qm-Windows program’s help. The results showed that the GIS with Arcgis 10.1 application could compile an inventory information system for oil palm plantation transportation. Cost estimation based on the Qm-Windows application can be used to determine the priority of transportation selection estimation with minimum cost. These applications can be applied as reference considerations for policymaking in managing oil palm FFB transportation management.
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An improvement of supplier-manufacture inventory system integrated with stochastic periodic review modeling for SMEs in Indonesia
An improvement of supplier-manufacture inventory system integrated with stochastic periodic review modeling for SMEs in Indonesia
Keywords: Inventory System; Supplier; Manufacture; Sales; Supply Chain; Craft Business; Handicraft; Banana Raw Materials; Mendong Raw Materials;
SME LCR is one of the handicrafts SME in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. This SME produces several handicraft products such as storage baskets with various variants, and furniture. The process of ordering raw materials for SMEs is carried out when there is a demand for incoming products with the order quantity based on the raw material needs in meeting product demand. This study intends to provide recommendations for improving raw material governance to overcome demand fluctuations during the lead time and reduce the total cost of supply chain inventory by implementing an integrated inventory system. To meet the study aim, the EOQ Probabilistic P system (Period Review Method) is utilized. The P inventory model is distinguished into two models namely model P with backorder and model P with lost sales. Next, the Purchase Cost (Ob) and Procurement Costs are applied to the P model. The research method comprises through 3 stages: the pre-field stage, field stage, and the advanced stage (laboratory analysis, data analysis, and reporting). Given the results regarding banana and mendong raw materials supply, it can be observed that for banana raw materials, the reorder time interval that can generate the minimum total inventory cost for banana raw materials is 0.1470 years or 53 days with a total cost of IDR 263,721,081.72. Moreover, it is seen that the suggested model generates the minimum total cost of supply chain inventory compared to the SME policy and the individual model, which justifies the economic feasibility of this model.
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A marketing strategy to increase product sales of batik at micro and small enterprises
A marketing strategy to increase product sales of batik at micro and small enterprises
Keywords: Batik; Gotong Royong; Mutual Cooperation; Marketing Strategy; Micro and Small Enterprise; MSE;
This article aims to identify the practice of Gotong Royong (mutual corporation culture; mutual help) marketing on batik products in Kampung Batik Laweyan. This study uses a quantitative descriptive method. The qualitative process is carried out with an exploratory study design. Data was collected by interviewing and observing batik entrepreneurs in Kampung Batik Laweyan (batik village of Solo, Central Java, Indonesia) to increase sales of batik products. Hypothesis testing uses a quantitative approach. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires to 25 batik entrepreneurs in Kampung Batik Laweyan. This study found that batik entrepreneurs promoting Gotong Royong marketing carried out by good Laweyan Batik Village entrepreneurs were: building joint outlets, using the Laweyan Batik Village Website, conducting collective exhibitions, and collaborating between Batik Clusters in the city of Solo. The results show that the Gotong Royong marketing strategy can increase the profit of the batik business in Batik Laweyan village. The marketing strategy of cooperation to develop products in the Micro and Small Enterprise (MSEs) cluster is essential. The study results are expected to provide an overview and insight into knowledge about the culture of local wisdom in making business decisions. The Gotong Royong marketing strategy that is carried out can reduce the conventional marketing methods carried out individually by batik entrepreneurs.
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Determination of the maximum time limit on a specific time work agreement in the view of legal certainty and fairness
Determination of the maximum time limit on a specific time work agreement in the view of legal certainty and fairness
Keywords: Employment Protection; Labour; Legal Change; Labour Law; Welfare of Workers; Indonesia; Certain Time Work Agreements; Outsourcing; Working Time; Rest Time; Termination of Employment;
Labour as a party with a relatively weak bargaining position must receive legal protection from the state. Justice for workers is a condition that ensures the continuity of their employment relationship status and justice for the welfare of workers. This study aims to provide an overview of the legal changes regarding the maximum time limit of a certain work agreement that changes the justice of legal certainty in Indonesia. This study used the descriptive qualitative method. This research is formative research on labour law in Indonesia. This study uses three approaches, namely: a legislative approach, a conceptual approach and a comparative approach. The information base of research has been formed through using documentation and literature studies on the problems that occur with changes in employment status in Indonesia. Data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman models, namely data reduction, data tabulation, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The study results indicate that the application of the new regulation on employment is less fair and prosperous for workers with a certain time work agreement. The research results are expected to be taken into consideration for related parties to prioritize the welfare of workers for a certain period to improve the standard of living of workers for a certain period.
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Analysis of the investors’ motivation for social investment to the enterprises owned by the village
Analysis of the investors’ motivation for social investment to the enterprises owned by the village
Keywords: Social Benefit; Individual Benefit; Social Enterprise; Social Investment; Village-Owned Enterprise;
Village-owned enterprises are expected to become a pillar of national development in Indonesia driven by rural communities. Village-owned enterprises are village businesses managed by the village government to strengthen the village economy. Village-owned enterprises cannot operate without investors who provide matching funds. This study aims to determine the motivation of investors in investing and how they behave in making investment decisions in village-owned enterprises. The research method used is qualitative. This study involved two village-owned enterprise investors and members of the village government in the clear water village of West Sumatra province. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews and direct observation of the informants from village officials in 2021. Data analysis used a phenomenological approach. The results showed that the private investment made by investors from the village government was motivated by reasons of power and policy. Social benefits and individual benefits drive investment motivation. Social benefits are obtained from several business activities that can reduce social problems in the community. The impact of this research is the reduction of unproductive land and environmental damage issues.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF AL-HILLAH RIVER POLLUTION AT BABIL GOVERNORATE (IRAQ)
Keywords: environmental modeling; spatial analysis; water pollution; Al-Hillah River
In this study, the environmental characteristics of Al-Hillah River were studied using geoinformatics applications, which is one of the geospatial techniques (GST). Applying this methodology, a geographic information system was developed, and it was supplied with laboratory data for the physical and chemical properties of 16 parameters for 2021. These data were linked to their spatial locations, using radar imagery of the Digital Elevation Model (Shuttle Radar Topography Mission), and Landsat ETM+7 satellite image. The results indicated that Al-Hillah River was affected by the liquid discharges of factories, cities, and farms spread on its sides, especially in the cities of Sadat Al-Hindiya, Al-Hillah, and Al-Hashimiyah. The seasonal changes in the climate affected some characteristics, including water temperature, pH, turbidity, total dissolved solids, and total hardness. The study showed that the concentration of sulfate (SO4) has risen above the permissible limits for the waters of Iraqi rivers. There are relatively high hardness and alkalinity values, but they were within the permissible limits. The study also showed that most of the results of environmental parameters that were used in the laboratory, were within the permissible limits of Iraqi water, except for sulfates. The justification for conducting this study is to help government agencies and decision-makers to adopt a correct vision for development projects that serve Babil Governorate. Also, it is the first time that the environmental characteristics of Al-Hillah River are studied using geoinformatics applications.
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URBAN GROWTH ANALYSIS USING REMOTE SENSING AND GIS TECHNIQUES TO SUPPORT DECISION-MAKING IN ALGERIA—THE CASE OF THE CITY OF SETIF
Keywords: urban growth; remote sensing; GIS; land use land cover (LULC) change; support decision-making
Rapid urbanization in Algeria is causing significant problems, such as the emergence of unplanned neighborhoods, and local authorities need to apply modern tools like geomatics to monitor and update spatial planning databases to support sustainable development. More to the point, these tools—geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing (RS) are of assistance to update the spatial planning and development database so as to support the decision-making. In fact, for understanding the purpose of the process of urban growth in the region of the interior high plateaus, we chose the city of Setif as it represents an urban and economic pole in the region. Besides, economic activities exacerbate the phenomenon of rapid and unplanned urban growth alongside the environmental impact thereof. In the light of the obtained results, there exists a significant increase in urban lands and a significant decline in forests and agricultural lands, as the urban area has tripled from 10.4% in 1985 to 20.3 in 2003 and to 29.7% in 2021. At the same time, the agricultural area has then shrunk from 76.4% in 1985 to 65.8 in 2003 and to 55.5% in 2021, whilethe forest areas have decreased from 5.04% in 1985 to 4.4 in 2003 and to 2.3% in 2021.
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CATCHING-UP REGIONAL STRATEGY AS A TOOL TO REDUCE SPATIAL INEQUALITY
Keywords: Data Envelopment Analysis method; Malmquist Productivity Index; catching-up strategy; innovation complementarity; new economic geography
The article is devoted to the problem of spatial inequality of regions caused by centripetal or centrifugal forces because of agglomeration effects and interaction costs. It corresponds with the main idea of new economic geography. A differentiated approach to regional development strategizing is proposed in the study as a tool for reducing the level of spatial imbalance. Herein the use of technological arbitrage (catching-up) strategy is proposed for peripheral regions by strengthening interregional interaction. In the paper, two hypotheses are investigated: (1) The economic growth of territories, caused by industry diversification, positive externalities from Research and Development, the quality of human capital, which are typical of the “center” type of regions and (2) The formation of a unified macroeconomic space is possible due to strategies of technological arbitrage (catching-up strategy) for peripheral regions. Its implementation is possible through innovation, industrial-technological, and trade-technological complementarity development of peripheral regions with the central regions. The research methods are: panel regression with fixed effects, Data Envelopment Analysis method, and Malmquist Productivity Index, paired interregional complementarity indices. The study focuses on 10 regions of Siberian Federal District in the Russia, which differ in scale, structure, and level of innovative economic development. The study results confirm the possibility of reducing the level of spatial inequality using catching-up strategies and innovation complementarity of the regions. These strategies proved only for technical efficiency leading regions with high index of complementarity. In regions with a low complementarity index and different industry profile, large-scale interregional cooperation has not been confirmed.
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EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE PLOVDIV 2019: EFFECTS THROUGH THE LENS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
Keywords: European Capital of Culture; impacts assessment; residents’ perceptions; Plovdiv (Bulgaria)
The paper deals with the impacts of hosting the European Capital of Culture (ECOC) by the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv in 2019 through the lens of the local community. Based on a survey conducted in 2021 with 444 residents, the perceived effects of the initiative were discussed in four domains: (1) Cultural, (2) Economic, (3) Social, and (4) Urban environment and atmosphere. Descriptive statistics techniques and analysis of variance were applied to interpret the data and outline the differences in the perceptions affected by respondents’ socio-demographic characteristics. The findings indicate that in general, the ECOC impacts are perceived rather positively, although the locals are hesitant if benefits outweigh the costs incurred. None of the impacts is perceived as high by the survey participants, with mean values of agreement hardly reaching four on a 5-grade scale. The most recognized positive effects refer to the city’s cultural life and the opportunities for local artists to perform; next come benefits for tourism development and promotion along with improvements in urban environment and infrastructure resulting from the ECOC implementation. Less clearly perceived are negative effects such as the price rise and the preference given to tourists over the locals. Significant differences in perceptions are determined by respondents’ education, personal involvement in the ECOC organization, age, gender, and sphere of professional activity. However, such differences are found in roughly half of all 22 statements under study, meaning that certain perceptions depend on the socio-demographic profile while others do not.
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USE OF WEB-BASED GIS APPLICATIONS IN GEOGRAPHY TEACHING—THE IMPLICATIONS FROM TÜRKİYE
Keywords: teaching geography; spatial thinking; cloud computing; web GIS; Türkiye
Geography, as a discipline which examines the earth, aims to increase analytical thinking skills by instilling spatial thinking (ST) skills in students. The youth who enrich a sense of space with these talents will effectively solve the spatial problems they encountered. In the modern world, where spatial issues are frequently being faced with, ST is extremely important for analyzing and interpreting data. Geographical information systems (GIS) appear as a method commonly used to process data and transform it into spatial information. In this context, despite the renewal of the secondary education (SE) geography curriculum in Türkiye, with the components required for the use of GIS at the SE level, prevented the use of GIS in SE from reaching the desired level. Developments in technologies have also caused significant changes in the field of GIS with the power of cloud technologies and, the work done in the personal computer environment has been moved to the internet environment. Web GIS applications, which can be used via a web browser, are much easier to use than desktop software and can reach many users from any device with the internet. Within the scope of the study, a sample application was designed to use web GIS tools in geography teaching. With the application, it is possible to assess the students’ achievements in the geography lessons regarding verbal and spatial data. Thus, it was aimed to ensure the active participation of the students in the geography lessons, develop their ST ability, and perception of space.
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DETERMINATION OF WINTER TOURISM POTENTIAL AREAS IN TÜRKİYE USING A GIS-BASED MULTI-CRITERIA ANALYSIS
Keywords: winter tourism; site selection; Best Worst Method; multi criteria evaluation; Konya (Türkiye)
Tourism, one of the expeditiously growing and most important sectors, contributes to the national economy by increasing employment and foreign exchange income. As in many countries, the place of tourism in the country's economy is very important in Türkiye (formerly known as Turkey). As one of the sources that have contributed significantly to the country's economy for many years, it has played a locomotive role in its development. Türkiye is trying to increase its share of international tourism revenues with investments and incentives. Although it is a country that draws attention with its areas suitable for winter tourism, the development of winter tourism centers is very slow when some aspects are taken into account. Konya Province is one of the few religious and cultural tourism centers of Türkiye. The region has qualified winter tourism areas. Bringing these areas to tourism can be an important resource for both the provincial and national economy. This study proposes a Geographical Information System based Multi Criteria Evaluation (MCE) model using Best Worst Method (BWM) to identify the most suitable locations for winter tourism facilities in the Konya region of Türkiye. Among some suitable areas determined according to the results of the analysis, Aladağ Mountain in Derbent region has been seen as the most suitable place for winter tourism investments, as it has all the features such as snow quality, transportation, and snowy day duration that should exist in a winter tourism center.
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STAKEHOLDERS’ EXPERIENCES WITH PARTICIPATIVE APPROACH IN TOURISM
Keywords: bottom-up approach; barriers and enablers; tourism development; focus group
Tourism stakeholders’ participation is mostly needed for planning purposes because they have better insights regarding various issues present on a local level. A participative approach enables tourism stakeholders to influence and control, to a certain degree, the development of tourism in their community. However, there is a lack of research on stakeholders’ understanding of a participative approach that has been identified. This study uses a qualitative research approach where a focus group (FG) with key stakeholders was employed to examine the mechanism behind the participative approach. Namely, this paper presents the findings about the local stakeholders’ experiences with a participative approach and their opinions regarding how to foster this type of initiatives in tourism settings. Data presented in this paper were collected during a discussion with an FG and processed using thematic analysis. The thoughts and opinions of stakeholders were analyzed by taking into consideration barriers and enablers related to the implementation of a participative approach. The main focus was placed on bottom-up initiatives, but other types were included as well. Identified barriers and enablers were categorized into four themes: approach necessity, appropriate stakeholders selection, correct application of the approach, and stakeholders’ motivation.
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MORPHOLOGICAL APPROACH FOR THE TYPOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION OF WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION
Keywords: port-cities; waterfront classification; morphological approach
Researchers from multiple disciplines have proposed classification systems for waterfront transformations: generational (according to the date of their construction) and functional (based on the function assigned to the land post-harbor use). However, an analysis based on the spatial features of the former port areas and their meaning for the waterfront transformation has been missing. This contributionis an attempt to fill this gap by proposing a classification based on morphological approach. It uses selected case studies based on cluster sampling method, following a fractal reading approach of the waterfronts, to capture a representative sample and to generalize the study following a deductive logic. Using satellite images and maps, this article first identifies the areas where the waterfront was revitalizedand then it analyzes the type and function of these spaces according to the classical classifications existing in the literature on the subject. A morphological approach used as methodology framework was based on the analysis of satellite images and the cartography of the waterfront areas with simplification algorithm on ArcGIS. The resulting morphological classification of waterfront transformations reveals the relationship between the built form of the former port areas, classified here as convex, concave, or linear spaces, and the kind of revitalization type respectively classified as ribbon-shaped, convergence, or dilatation. The conclusions about the relationships between the built form available for waterfront transformations and the most appropriate type of revitalization can provide concrete indications for a sustainable future transformation of port cities, especially cities whose reconversion is lagging behind.
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