Julia Wojciechowska-Solis

• PhD
• Professor (Assistant) at University of Life Sciences in Lublin

Consumers are increasingly seeking ecological, organic, minimally processed food from certified organic farms. Consumer purchasing decisions in the organic food market are determined by various factors. The main objective of the article is to identify the range and direction of multidimensional relationships between the frequency of purchasing orga...

The consumption of organic food fits into the sustainable development goals and constitutes a justification for the further development of organic farming. The research aimed to identify the most important limitations to the growth of organic food consumption in the Visegrad Group countries and to indicate the differences and similarities in their...

The definition of food can be found in Regulation No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety. In the food sector, the market for organic food is becom...

Celem monografii jest prezentacja i omówienie teoretycznych podstaw związa­nych z pojęciem turystyki przyrodniczej, a także przedstawienie praktycznych rozwią­zań turystyki przyrodniczej jako atrakcyjnej formy spędzania czasu wolnego, którą można uprawiać nie tylko na obszarach chronionych czy przyrodniczo cennych. Monografia składa się z ośmiu roz...

Aim: The aim of the research was to find the advantages and disadvantages of running care farms, one of the forms of entrepreneurship in rural areas that drive social innovation. Methods: The study’s analyses consisted of secondary research and a qualitative approach. The target group reached were people interested in or already running care farms...

Sustainable development has been the focus of many analyses in economics. Nevertheless, only a few attempts have so far been made to identify the underlying relationship between sustainable energy development and sustainable social development. This article fills this research gap and enables a better understanding of the essence of sustainable dev...

The aim of this article is to characterise two forms of entrepreneurship in rural areas that are an alternative to agricultural activity and an additional source of income: educational homesteads and agri-tourism farms. The main research question was what are the reasons for using the offer of educational homesteads and agrotourism farms. A total o...

Celem badania jest określenie profilu młodych konsumentów w Polsce i Wielkiej Brytanii, którzy pomimo świadomości proekologicznej nie decydują się na zakup żywności ekologicznej. Badanie przeprowadzono w 2021 r. na próbie 624 konsumentów, którzy określili się jako niekupujący żywności ekologicznej. Wśród młodych brytyjskich konsumentów zaobserwowan...

Generational theory assumes that generational cohorts develop similar attitudes and beliefs. The Generation Y/Millennials group is currently one of the most important generations in the market as they have a presence in the labour market with a high income of their own, which creates higher demand for products, especially in the food market which i...

Sustainable development is one of the concepts of local development. The aim of the monograph is to introduce and discuss the theoretical basis of this development at the local level and to show its expressions and practical activities in the economic, social, and ecological spheres, with a particular focus on two internal development factors – t...

The aim of the study was to determine the attitudes and ethnocentric behaviors of consumers on the local food market. The survey also included consumers’ purchasing channels, which helped determine the specifics of local product distribution. The criterion for classifying the respondent into the research sample was to indicate the economic motives...

The quality of services offered in accommodation facilities is one of the factors determining the development of this business activity. Therefore, it is necessary to constantly examine the level of customer satisfaction, their expectations and needs. The systematic collection and analysis of the opinions of tourists make it possible to learn about...

Atrakcyjność i preferowanie wybranych form turystyki na obszarach wiejskich Polski Wschodniej-w badaniu opinii i wyborów turystów Streszczenie: Turystyka wiejska może stanowić jedną z form turystyki alternatywnej, a wypoczynek "bliżej natury" przysporzyć najwięcej korzyści miejscowej ludności i przedsiębiorcom turystycznym. Celem niniejszego artyku...

Purpose The purpose of this paper was to determine the profile of dairy product consumers in the organic market. Design/methodology/approach The study was based on a survey questionnaire developed by the author and administered to a total of 1,108 respondents. The statistical analysis (including descriptive statistics, the analysis of the discrimi...

The article aims to assess the activities of Local Action Groups (LAGs) in the region of Lublin. The research hypothesis, that territorial partnerships are an important factor in local development, LAG support is seen by local communities through the implementation of grant projects to support the well-being of residents, was verified with the use...

Agroturystyka zajmuje coraz ważniejsze miejsce w rozwoju obszarów wiejskich. Pozwala łączyć podstawową działalność rolniczą (produkcyjną) i dywersyfikować dochody gospodarstwa, daje też miejsca pracy członkom rodziny i aktywizuje zawodowo lokalną społeczność. Istotne jest kładzenie nacisku na jakość usług agroturystycznych, bo to ona bezpośrednio d...

The main objective of the study was to compare young consumer purchasing behaviour towards organic food in Poland (PL) and the United Kingdom (UK), countries with different levels of organic market maturity. The study was conducted by means of an online survey questionnaire during the COVID-19 pandemic between December 2020 and February 2021. The s...

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) assumes that companies should justify their existence with services for various stakeholders and not with profit alone. There is a strong emphasis on the implications of CSR for managing human resources in hotels and other accommodation services, supporting local communities, and promoting environmental sustain...

The main objective of this study was to determine the behavior of the Polish consumer of organic products during the COVID-19 pandemic and to identify preferred channels of distribution of organic products in the situation of restricted freedom of movement as well as to assess what information displayed on the labels of organic food was most import...

The dynamically developing trend of sustainable consumption is manifested, among others, by the growing interest in organic products on the part of consumers. The aim of this article was to identify the behavior of Polish consumers in the market of organic products and to establish a link between their environmental awareness and willingness to buy...

Today, with easy access to information, people are aware of the health benefits of pulses and their significant role in sustainable consumption. Despite this, the consumption of pulses still remains low in many developed and developing countries. The authors of the study attempted to fill the gaps in knowledge about determinants that influence the...

Purpose: In recent years, more and more attention has been paid to food waste. As part of Corporate Social Responsibility strategy, players in the food supply chain began to work to avoid and reduce food waste. Educational campaigns for consumer, which are implemented by government institutions and non-governmental organizations concerning the bake...

The purpose of this paper is to verify the knowledge that is useful for legume producers in relation to consumers’ eating habits in the field of legume products. According to experts, leguminous products have a positive effect on human health. The tendency towards healthy eating habits is also associated with the idea of sustainable consumption. Th...

The purpose of this paper is to verify the knowledge that is useful for legume producers inrelation to consumers’ eating habits in the field of legume products. According to experts, leguminousproducts have a positive effect on human health. The tendency towards healthy eating habits isalso associated with the idea of sustainable consumption. The a...

The aim of the work was to show the expectations of the Polish society towards leisure time as well as tourist and recreational activities in the forest environment. We tried to define the reasons for staying in forest environment, indicate the most valuable qualities of forest area and factors that disturb the presence in forest. We indicated the...

The constant development of consumer awareness regarding sustainable development has spread to food markets. Decisions related to food consumption are increasingly becoming, for consumers, an opportunity to demonstrate a specific value system, contesting mass and globally distributed food. Local products began to appreciate local produce, which is...

The aim of the paper was to determine the relationship between the physical activity undertaken by Polish consumers and their attitude towards organic food. The motives for the selection of organic food, the barriers that consumers face when buying it, and the requirements set by consumers were determined. The research was carried out by means of a...

The aim of this paper is to determine the awareness measures of consumers from Eastern Poland and Western Ukraine towards regional food products, including consumer knowledge on regional products available in the media and their availability on the food market. The effort was made to compare consumers’ opinions on the reasons for purchasing regiona...

Trainings, which are perceived as the process of acquiring new knowledge, skills and abilities or enhancing and upgrading those already possessed are undoubtedly the basic tools for human resources development. It is recognized that trainings should lead to improving skills and increasing qualifications and competences. Access to trainings is limit...

The aim of this work was to determine the relationship between the promotion of regional products and rural tourism. An attempt was made to compare the opinions of the inhabitants of the Podlasie, Lublin and Podkarpacki regions regarding the forms of promotion, accessibility and the related frequency and reasons for purchasing regional products. Th...

This article seeks to describe the attitude of residents of Eastern Poland and Western Ukraine towards regional food products. The objective of the project was to evaluate the elements of promotion, which encourage consumers to buy regional products. Author's questionnaire was used in the survey of 1,128 residents from Poland, and 1,072 from Ukrain...

Annotation: The aim of this work was to determine the relationship between the promotion of local products and regional development. An attempt was made to compare the opinions of inhabitants of the Podlasie, Lublin and Podkarpacki regions regarding the forms of promotion, accessibility and the related frequency and motives for purchasing regional...

The concept of sustainable development has been transferred to the energy sector, resulting in defining a new term: the sustainable energy development. Its underlying principle is the efficient use of energy, human, economic and natural resources. Renewable energy sources (RES) play an increasingly important role in the energy mix and in the functi...

Purpose This paper seeks to describe the perceptions and motives for acquiring traditional and regional products by Polish consumers. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the state of regional and traditional food production in Poland and identify the prospects of its development. Design/methodology/approach Both secondary and primary data w...

The issue of socioeconomic development is of interest to both academics and politicians, self-governments: national and EU. In line with the policy of the European Union, efforts should be made to tackle regional differences in development. For this purpose, we seek ways of measuring the development of regions that serve not only regional but also...

The aim of the study was to determine the attitude of Polish society towards renewable energy sources and identify the benefits posed by actions that use renewable energy sources. A method of diagnostic survey was applied, conducting the study on the representative sample of 1067 respondents. The Statistica 10.1 GB program and the analysis of discr...

The aim of the study was to determine the attitude of Polish society towards renewable energy sources and identify the benefits posed by activates that use renewable energy sources. A method of diagnostic survey was applied, conducting the study on the representative sample of 1,067 respondents. The Statistica 10.1 GB program and the analysis of di...

The main criterion for buying organic food by modern societies is caring for health and natural environment. The aim of the study was to determine the attitude towards organic food of residents from different regions of Poland, differentiated in terms of their wealth. The effort was made to determine the types, motives and barriers that influence c...

The aim of this article is to identify whether Polish society consciously buys and consumes organic food as well as what motives guide their purchases and consumption. A diagnostic survey method with an author's questionnaire was used to examine 3436 respondents from the whole Poland. The Statistica 10.1 PL program was applied to conduct statistica...

The proposed article aims to clarify the intentions and behaviors of consumers of the Poland which recently puts emphasis on the promotion of organic food, healthy diet of its population and shows concern for the protection of natural environment. The conducted studies aim to identify types of products and determine motives that Polish adults take...

The aim of the study was to determine the requirements for organic food expected by Polish consumers. A method of diagnostic survey was used in the study with the author’s research tool in the form of a survey questionnaire. The sample consisted of 1102 respondents. The Statistica 10.1 PL program was used for statistical analysis, including the ana...

Main goal of the paper was to present the functioning of LAG Krasnik area as an example of rural areas activation in EU country - Poland. The operation of the LAG carrying out its activity in the area of one of the poorest regions of the European Union, the Lubelski Region, includes the Kraśnik district. The method used in the paper is a diagnostic...

As the majority of Polish population lives in towns, there is a growing need to spend the rest time in natural conditions, explicitly in forest areas. The aim of the study was to determine the impact of natural resources of the Poleski National Park (PNP; eastern Poland) on the development of tourism within its area. We identified the factors with...

As the majority of Polish population lives in towns, there is a growing need to spend the rest time in natural conditions, explicitly in forest areas. The aim of the study was to determine the impact of natural resources of the Poleski National Park (PNP; eastern Poland) on the development of tourism within its area. We identified the factors with...

The purpose of conducted study was aimed as there were defined the motives, which had the greatest influence on tourist visits in the Poleski National Park. These include motives related to recreation, relaxation, leisure time and ecology. Every third respondent visited the Poleski National Park several times a year. In this group there were mostly...

Forest areas are treated as one of the most important resources for a modern human, which is an integral part of his existence. The aim of this study was to determine a degree of the influence that forest environment has on the psychological and physical development of Polish teenagers as well as to recognize the motives having the greatest impact...

Abstract. The article attempts to define the criteria that Polish consumers consider when buying organic food. Directing consumption towards the purchase of organic food a reflection of an increasing level of environmental and food security education. The analysis is based on primary data obtained from studies conducted in Poland in 2015. The sampl...

W artykule dokonano próby określenia kryteriów, którymi kierowali się polscy konsumenci podczas zakupu żywności ekologicznej. Ukierunkowanie spożycia w stronę żywności ekologicznej ma swoje odzwierciedlenie we wzrastającym poziomie edukacji dotyczącej ochrony środowiska oraz bezpieczeństwa żywności. W analizie materiału badawczego wykorzystano dane...

The aim of this study was to identify the motives of visits in the Wigierski National Park (north-eastern Poland), which were focused on health and regeneration of vitality by inhabitants of Suwalki. Knowledge about the influence of forest environment on health was also investigated. The quota sampling was used to determine the sample size and numb...

The aim of the study was to identify the changes that have occurred in the quality of hotel services in the past 10 years in the area of eastern Poland. Efforts were made to determine the effect of trainings in managing customer satisfaction on the level of contentment of hotel visitors. The study was conducted in 50 hotels in eastern Poland in 200...

W pracy poruszono kwestie dotyczące znaczenia rynku wirtualnego, a także zaprezentowano nowe koncepcje marketingowe (modele RS i ICDT), które powinno stosować przedsiębiorstwo przenoszące swoją działalność z rynku tradycyjnego na rynek wirtualny. Omówiono zagadnienie wirtualnej przestrzeni handlowej. W opracowaniu dokonano analizy rynku wirtualnego...

W opracowaniu przedstawiono specyfikę usług biur podróży jako podmiotu wspomagającego konsumenta w podjęciu decyzji zagospodarowania czasem wolnym, określono rolę ceny jako elementu wpływającego na podjęcie decyzji o wyjeździe turystycznym na przykładzie salonu firmowego biura podróży ITAKA w Lublinie. Badania były prowadzone metodą sondażu diagnos...

Streszczenie W pracy przedstawiono teoretyczne koncepcje jakości życia z punktu widzenia ekonomii i psy-chologii. Jakość życia jest podstawowym celem większości współczesnych koncepcji rozwoju spo-łeczno-gospodarczego, ściśle związanych z ideą rozwoju zrównoważonego. Przedstawiono zna-czenie ochrony środowiska przyrodniczego dla rozwoju turystyki....

Article addresses an issue of the relationship between the level of service quality and the customer satisfaction who decided to purchase it. The paper presents results of survey carried out by means of Servqual method in 2012 among 200 customers of travel agencies from Lublin region. The aim of the study was to determine the level of customer's sa...

Streszczenie W pracy przedstawiono opracowanie podsumowujce wykorzystanie rodków unijnych w ramach programu operacyjnego RPO w województwie lubelskim w latach 2007-2013. Analizie zosta poddany Priorytet VII "Kultura, turystyka i wspópraca midzyregionalna" (3 dziaania wchodzce w jego skad). W latach trwania programu operacyjnego RPO w województwie l...

Conclusions from the conducted empirical studies indicate that an effective information system quality service must be a permanent process, based on research carried out continuously on customers, competitors and employees. Few different approaches can be used in research: transactions testing, investigation of complaints and comments, conclusions...

Czym jest jakość w turystyce? Odpowiedź na to pytanie jest dość skomplikowana – dziś wszyscy mający wpływ na rozwój produktu poszukują czynnika, który mógłby dać im przewagę nad konkurencją. Czynników tych jest wiele, lecz podstawowym niewątpliwie jest jakość usług rozumiana nie tylko jako materialny standard, sposób obsługi, ale również wymagania...

Turystyka społeczna Po latach zaniechania, turystyka słabszych ekonomicznie grup społecznych ponownie stała się w ostatnim czasie ponownie przedmiotem zainteresowania środowiska naukowego. Cieszyć musi przy tym fakt, że podjęto zarówno studia nad teoretyczną istotą tego staro-nowego zjawiska, jak i podstawowe badania empiryczne dotyczące jego różny...

The article highlights the importance of investments which need to be made in the field of tourism in Poland. Based on the research of the travel agencies made in Ukraine and Poland we can firmly state that only investing can maintain the stable grow of the polish travel agencies and keep them competitive with other players on the market. The artic...