Dimitrios Kalfas

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• Phd of Forestry and Natural Environment, School of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• Teaching GIS - IT applications and participant in research projects. at University of Western Macedonia

Η παρούσα μελέτη συμβάλλει στη βιβλιογραφία αναδεικνύοντας τη σημασία της εκπαίδευσης ως βασικού εργαλείου διαχείρισης καταστροφών. Οι εκπαιδευτικοί έχουν κεντρικό ρόλο στην προετοιμασία των μαθητών για πιθανούς κινδύνους, καθώς και στην ενίσχυση της συνολικής ανθεκτικότητας της κοινότητας. Η ενσωμάτωση της εκπαίδευσης για την πρόληψη και τη δι...

The aim of the present study was to identify the factors that may affect the perception and acceptance of wind energy projects in the Western Macedonia region of Greece. The objectives of the study were to gauge the level of support, measure perceived economic and environmental effects, understand the effects of visual and noise impacts and establi...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the vital success factors of athletic event management in a case study of Greece. The study also examined the effect of events planning on the success of athletic events management to establish the influence of marketing and promotion techniques on the success of athletic events management and examine th...

This study examined how agricultural biodiversity can build climate change resilience and food security in Greece. The aims of this study were to identify and examine the role of genetic, species, ecosystem, and functional diversity in enhancing agricultural resilience against climate volatility. Data were collected from 384 agricultural specialist...

This paper evaluates the impact of circular economy interventions on waste management in urban centers of Greece, focusing on four key areas: Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) models, Industrial Symbiosis (IS), and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted using struct...

Urban sprawl still poses a major problem to most European cities as it causes environmental degradation, social and economic unfairness, and inefficient land utilization. This study proposes and evaluates an extensive decision making framework that facilitates the use of remote sensing and geographic information systems for assessment, analysis, an...

This study explores how university students’ engagement in sustainability-themed extracurricular activities influences their awareness of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Given the critical role of higher education in advancing sustainability, this research assesses initiatives such as environmental action clubs, sustainability research...

This paper assesses the impact of Early Warning Systems (EWS) on minimizing loss of life during calamities using Greece case. EWS are useful in disaster risk reduction due to their ability to issue alarm, offer early hazard forecast, educate the public and use technology to enhance the response action. This study aims at evaluating the effectivenes...

The purpose of this research is to assess the impact of performance appraisal systems in improving employee performance in Greek organization. The key areas of study include goals and objectives, feedback and assessment systems, measures of performance, training, and incentives. The study used a cross-sectional survey design, and data were collecte...

This study explores the pivotal role of business communication strategies in fostering sustainability within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Greece. By examining internal communication dynamics, it highlights how these strategies enhance resilience, profitability, and competitiveness, offering practical insights for optimizing communic...

Climate change has a significant impact on the population’s health and negatively affects the functioning of healthcare systems. Health systems must be operationally prepared to handle the challenges posed by environmental change. Resilience is required to adapt quickly to critical environmental conditions and reduce carbon emissions. In this syste...

Every state's priority is public safety. In the modern world, that often needs them to work with other States. This study assesses the role of civil protection mechanisms in effective emergency management operations in public organizations based on the European perspective. Data was collected from 392 different technocrats from government civil pro...

Climate change and wildfire effects have continued to receive great attention in recent times due to the impact they render on the environment and most especially to the field of agriculture. The purpose of this study was to assess the synergistic impacts of climate change and wildfires on agricultural sustainability. This study adopted a cross-sec...

The current study attempts to assess the effect of community preparedness on property damage costs during wildfires. The focus is primarily on how various aspects of community preparedness, such as early warning systems, early risk assessment, emergency response plans, and fire-resistant landscaping, influence the extent of property damage costs du...

The objective of this study is to analyze the management of operational risks in managerial accounting, specifically focusing on the examination of strategies and their implementation in medium-sized organizations. The research employed a questionnaire as a data collection tool, targeting a sample of 384 participants who were selected from a divers...

Researching mountain destinations can be an exciting endeavor, as these locations often offer stunning natural landscapes, outdoor activities, and unique cultural experiences. The forest ecosystems in Greece form the backbone of mountain excursions and the natural environment, playing an important role in the biological balance and survival of anim...

Global corporate operations are facing significant challenges as a result of climate change. Businesses are exposed to a variety of dangers because of their effects, which might include anything from changing regulations to excessive weather. The objective of this research is to examine the connection between business risk and climate change, with...

Global shifts in consumer perceptions have created both unrealized development potential and difficulties in retaining customers' "stickiness" with shop websites. Online customer experience has become a key difference for long-term business advantage in this environment. This study assessed consumer perspectives on new shopping experiences and rese...

Sustainable urban development and carbon emission efficiency are integral components of contemporary urban planning and environmental management strategies. At the heart of sustainable urban development is the goal of reducing those carbon emissions that are associated with urban activities. I encourage you to contribute a research or comprehensi...

Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) have emerged as powerful drivers of regional development and revitalization in Europe in recent years. This study explores the impact of CCIs on European regions, focusing on their economic, social, and cultural contributions. Drawing on extensive literature review and empirical research, this study examines...

Agricultural technology integration has become a key strategy for attaining agricultural sustainability. This study examined the integration of technology in agricultural practices towards agricultural sustainability, using Greece as a case study. Data were collected using a questionnaire from 240 farmers and agriculturalists in Greece. The results...

Climate change presents a pressing challenge to regional development, impacting economies, environments, and societies across the globe. Europe, with its diverse regions and commitment to sustainability, serves as a unique case study for exploring the integration of climate change strategies into regional policy and planning. The purpose of this st...

In forested ecosystems all over the world, usually, fire is the main disturbance, and due to global climate change, its effects are worsening in many areas. Although fire impacts have been studied for many years, integrative analyses of their effects on various ecosystem services (ES) at different scales are uncommon. This study tries to assess the...

This study examined the efficacy of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in predictive risk assessment and their contribution to ensuring business continuity. This research aimed to understand how different AI components, such as natural language processing (NLP), AI-powered data analytics, AI-driven predictive maintenance, and AI integration...

The complex interplay between land use planning, water resource management, and the effects of global climate change continues to attract global attention. This study assessed the connection between land use planning, water resources, and global climate change. Data were collected using an online questionnaire that was emailed to 320 professionals...

In the market-shaping literature, markets are viewed as the results of intentional and planned acts. Market shapers do not often create technology themselves despite the fact that technical advancements can hasten changes in smart sustainable marketing. This study assessed the development of emerging technologies in business informatics with a focu...

The long-term relationship between customers and companies is essential for desired business growth. Most cellular industries rely on different forms of communication and marketing to achieve desired levels of relationships with their customers. This study focused on establishing the general effect of communication on customer relationship marketin...

Water resources management is a critical component of environmental conservation and sustainable development. This study examines the integration of water resources management strategies into land use planning and its impact on environmental conservation, with a focus on the case of Greece. This study employed a quantitative research methodology us...

One of the most common forest disturbances, fire, has a significant influence on the people, societies, economies, and environment of countries all over the world. This study explores the different environmental and socioeconomic effects of forest fires to establish priorities for countries in battling and mitigating the harmful effects of forest f...

This study sought to investigate the role of local and regional authorities in inclusive, resilient and green recovery for sustainable development using Greece as a case study. A questionnaire was used to collect data from 190 local and regional leaders in different authorities in West Macedonia - Greece from private and public sector. The study fo...

Sustainable development has attracted the attention of social-economic, spatial well-being, and cultural continuity advocates across the world. However, the processes involved in land use as well as urban development have continued to affect the attainment of sustainable development. This study assessed the effects of urbanization and land use plan...

This study explores the role played by governance in developing disaster resiliency and its impact on economic sustainability in Greece. Descriptive research was undertaken, and data were collected from 180 local governance leaders in Western Macedonia, Greece, to gain a deeper understanding of the role of governance in developing disaster resilien...

The links between cybersecurity and civil protection in the last decades became strong due to the rapid increase in the use of Informatics Technologies (IT) worldwide and the need to increase citizens’ protection from various disasters and uncertainties. The objective of the present study is to explore the role of cyber security in enhancing civil...

The recent Russian invasion of Ukraine has had significant effects on the global economy. The purpose of study is to display how Russia's aggression and the international sanctions imposed have affected the European economy, especially the petrol and gas market. Albeit the goal of sanctions was to press and hurt Russia, seems to harm in equal to th...

Forests are of utmost importance for sustainability because of their ongoing contributions to biodiversity protection, fertility management in agricultural areas, and the well-being of people. However, few studies have focused on the extent to which the bioeconomy of forests impacts a country’s social and economic development. This study aimed to e...

False-alpine grasslands also known as summer grasslands or rangelands are mainly asso-14 ciated with transhumance. In the past, transhumance and graze were organized on a mainly family 15 basis and there existed an informal management system for grazing, which was respected by all 16 livestock farmers who used the summer pastures. Nomadic animal hu...

When it comes to civil protection, particularly when it comes to the attempts to safeguard the population of a state from all types of calamities, cybersecurity is becoming an increasingly crucial aspect. The purpose of this research was to investigate the part that cyber security plays in improving civil protection from a European point of view. C...

After the Second World War, technological advancements helped to develop agriculture and meet urgent food needs. The green revolution was based on the cultivation of new high-yielding varieties, the adoption of plant protection measures, and synthetic fertilizer use. Today, agriculture is called upon to recover its productivity in environmentally f...

This research aimed to use the collaborative communication aspects of information sharing, incentive alignment, and decision synchronization to explain physical distribution service quality in the soft drink demand chain. The research was prompted by a desire to learn more about a topic that has received little attention in Greece while also contri...

Digitalization has the potential to hasten the economic transition towards a more resource-efficient as well as robust circular production system. However, there is a paucity of empirical research on the influence that digitalization has on the ability of a circular economy to function effectively. The objective of this study was to investigate the...

The efforts of different local and regional administrations are increasingly seen as very important drivers of the economic vitality and well-being of territories in a world where subnational government levels continue to gain levels of authority. This study sought to investigate the efficacy of revamping local and regional development through loca...

The link between climate change and growing poverty levels makes communities more vulnerable to catastrophes, reducing community resilience to disaster consequences. Development practitioners, planners, and researchers must find novel techniques to build community resilience in the face of an ever-growing hazard in such a circumstance with a spectr...

Peri-urban and urban green are considered among the basic priorities of the local government’s regional policy agenda, in line with the principles of spatial planning. This agenda is promoted at both the national and European levels through a variety of technical and institutional measures. Green spaces in urban and suburban areas are directly link...

This paper proposes an approach for identifying and evaluating Landsense ecology and Landsenseology. The case study focuses on proper management of land uses in the wider area of Florina in Greece and on improving the inhabitants’ quality of life. The two novel concepts are associated with the preservation and further improvement of living conditio...

Over the last decades, managing urbanization poses a great challenge for many developed countries. To overcome, the negative impacts of urbanization and preserve sustainability in urban areas, governments are compelled to undertake measures, to increase the benefits derived from peri-urban and urban green spaces. In this study we tried to document...

Until the last decade, protecting the environment was seen as a factor contributing to human well-being, and conservation of natural ecosystems was considered to be one of the most important factors of environmental protection. Numerous studies have dealt with the benefits of natural ecosystems and in recent years even more so with ecosystem servic...

The purpose of the present study is to identify and assess the main factors which determine the attractiveness of local resources development in mountain areas. The long-term planning for the gentle development of an abandoned mountain village, and possibly the need for additional institutional measures must be taken into account in order to achiev...

The purpose of the present study is to identify and assess the main factors which determine the attractiveness of local resources development in mountain areas. The long-term planning for the gentle development of an abandoned mountain village, and possibly the need for additional institutional measures must be taken into account in order to achiev...

The purpose of the present essay is to identify and assess the main factors determining the attractiveness of local resources development in mountain areas. The long-term planning for the gentle development of an abandoned mountain village, and possibly the need for additional institutional measures must be taken into account in order to achieve th...