Stavros Kalogiannidis

University of Western Macedonia | UOWM · Business Administration

Introduction and Purpose: Climate change, a critical global challenge, necessitates action across all sectors, including education. SDG13 (Climate Action) emphasizes the role of education in fostering awareness, critical thinking, and behavioral shifts towards sustainability. Traditional teaching methods often fail to connect theoretical climate kn...

This study examines the interplay between urban policy interventions, infrastructure investments, and economic and labor market outcomes in large metropolitan areas from 2017 to 2022. We have employed empirical research to unravel the phenomena among these domains by employing a comprehensive dataset comprising gross value added (GVA), compensation...

This study seeks to determine how multicultural management affects the promotion of a healthy and efficient working climate in hotels in Athens. Specifically, it explores employees’ attitudes toward diversity and multiculturalism, the effects of multicultural communication on cooperation and interpersonal dynamics, as well as the overall effects on...

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...

The development of artificial intelligence is the most intriguing technological advancement of the twenty-first century. Artificial intelligence has become a ubiquitous tool in modern times, and the business industry is no exception. Even though AI is still emerging, it has already had a significant impact on the business sector. It has enabled bus...

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...

This research investigated the role of agricultural cooperatives (ACs) in promoting sustainable agriculture and agrifood security, with a particular emphasis on Greece. A cross-sectional survey technique was employed, and data were collected from 400 farmers and professionals either employed by or associated with Greek agricultural cooperatives by...

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 d...

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...

The objective of this study is to determine the role of Information technology (IT) in the efficiency of HR processes in educational institutions. The major focus was on how utilizing information technology in human resource management can help to enhance efficiency of HR planning, selection and recruiting of employees, and evaluation and compensat...

Experts in development now recognize that development is more than simply an economic issue. Before it is an issue of economy, politics, culture, or society, development is first and foremost a psychological issue. The rate of change in the attitudes, minds, and behaviors of these civilizations’ citizens determines how quickly societies evolve in a...

This study explores the role of integrative mechanisms in facilitating zero emissions regional planning, acting as a catalyst for regional development within Europe. Utilizing a quantitative methodology and questionnaire, data were collected from 384 European regions, followed by rigorous statistical analysis. The findings highlight the significanc...

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...

As Greece contends economic hardships, corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments gain significance as strategic levers priming business growth while addressing societal challenges. This study examined Corporate Social Responsibility for Business Sustainability with focus on CSR Practices, Motivations, and Growth Impacts in Post-Crisis Greec...

This study investigates the challenges of cross-border disaster response and management in Europe, with a focus on legal and administrative barriers, cultural and linguistic differences, and existing frameworks and protocols. It seeks to understand their impact on the effectiveness of disaster management and identify areas for improvement. A quanti...

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...

Work stress and burnout are critical factors affecting the employees’ well-being and performance (Meeusen et al., 2024). This qualitative study delves into the pervasive issue of work stress and burnout among municipal employees within the Municipality of Xanthi, Greece. By conducting structured interviews with 42 employees, the study aims to compr...

The rapid growth in technology offers both benefits and challenges to traditional teaching and learning methods in the field of education. Not only is information technology (IT) a study topic itself, but it also has a significant impact on all other academic fields. The ways in which teaching, learning, and human resource management are conducted...

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...

In order to increase farm productivity and sustainability on a worldwide scale, agricultural extension services are essential in bridging the gap between research and actual farming. This study examined agricultural extension services and their effects on farm productivity. Data were collected using a questionnaire from 382 professional farmers. Th...

This study explores the impact of rhetorical strategies on the writing techniques of pre-service teachers. It specifically examines how process-based writing instruction, rooted in Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL), enhances the ability of student teachers to employ effective writing methods in crafting argumentative essays. Utilizing a sample...

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...

The objective of this research is to analyze the impact of the tourism industry on the economic growth of Greece. The study employs empirical analysis and time series econometric techniques to evaluate the Tourism-Driven Growth hypothesis. Information spanning from 1995 to 2022 about the growth of tourism (TR), expenditure on tourism (TE), average...

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...

The ways that managers at various firms manage their human resources are significantly impacted by technology. This study investigated the efficacy of embedding IT in Human Resources (HR) practices in Education Management. More attention was also put on the effect of IT tools used in HR processes on education management, the relationship between IT...

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...

In the modern world, successful crisis management for corporate and non-profit companies depends on communication. The majority of firms must address these demands because the pervasive global community has grown; however, there is poor global communication for crisis management, which has an impact on worker productivity in many organisations. The...

Most countries around the world continue to experience economic expansion and growth influenced by the agriculture sector. The ability of farmers to record significant yields and contribute to the sustainable development of a region is unfortunately threatened by a number of issues. The purpose of the study was to examine agricultural competitivene...

This study investigated the moderation role of effective communication in handling crises in multinational businesses as an innovation tool. The study utilized a sample of 315 participants from different public limited companies in Greece. The results showed that proactive crisis communication approaches have a positive influence on crisis handling...

Using as a case study the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the present research studied the social-economic consequences of major sport events management. The present study examined many researches that had to do with the concept of infrastructure growth as a result of major sport events, as well as offered statistics on evidence of infrastructure development...

The provenance of COVID-19 across the world has continued to render severe consequence to both the economy, people and the environment. This literature review study sought to assess the general impact of COVID-19 on the different systems and the worldwide economy as well as establishing different opportunities for CE. This review revalued that the...

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...

The study sought to investigate the rationale of integrated planning and sustainable development strategies in developing local government regional units. Data was collected from a sample of 120 local leaders from Kozani city in Greece using questionnaires. The study showed a significant relationship between the effectiveness of sustainable develop...

This study sought to investigate the impact of technology integration on teaching and learning in the primary school classroom on economic growth. Two hundred teachers from ten public primary schools in Kozani, Greece, were randomly chosen to complete the survey questionnaire for this quantitative research. The data show that most instructors are a...

Promoting rural development is essential for the general economic transformation of people, hence requiring great attention from different government systems. This study assessed the risk, vulnerability, and resilience of agriculture, as well as its impact on sustainable rural economy development, using Greece as the case study. The study employed...

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...

ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship that exists between business communication and business sustainability in uncertain times. Theoretical framework: The study utilized the stakeholder theory which helps in explaining business sustainability in times of uncertainty and how it is influenced by differen...

The study was aimed at establishing the impact of management information technology on quality service delivery in government institutions using Greece as a case study. Specifically, the study sought to examine the relationship between IT infrastructure management, IT support systems, and Informational products and quality service delivery respecti...

The development of a country's economy depends heavily on its access to energy. It is extensively used in agriculture and related industries, including the production and delivery of fertilisers, pesticides, and farm equipment. This study investigated the impact of Bioenergy on economic growth and development in Europe with major focus on Greece. T...

The development of a country's economy depends heavily on its access to energy. It is extensively used in agriculture and related industries, including the production and delivery of fertilisers, pesticides, and farm equipment. This study investigated the impact of Bioenergy on economic growth and development in Europe with major focus on Greece. T...

Information technology plays an important role in facilitating all procedures pertaining to HR. Such processes become faster and more effective with the help of information technology, enabling HR managers to enhance their performance and improve their productivity and output by leaps and bounds (Stone et al. 2020). The objectives of human resource...

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...

Mass media was one of the most significant ways of networking in the information age. Thanks to universal access to the internet, the mass media plays an important part in fostering political unity and reshaping popular opinion. Crisis, in all of its manifestations, is an inextricable part of humanity's life, and its diversity is growing all the ti...

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 purpose of the study was to investigate revamping local and regional development through local regional management practices. Local and regional development is facilitated often upon the implementation of local and regional management practices by the government and civil authorities in a specific geographic area. Another unique and exciting wa...

Even though efforts have been made in recent decades to revive urban areas in the Euro-pean Union (EU), the contemporary challenges that mostly large cities face require continuous support and adjustments in urban policies. Under the EU Cohesion Policy for the 2014-2020 programming period, the integrated territorial development of various specific...

Organizational flexibility is a concept that has emerged recently in the international business industry. The purpose of this paper is to help leaders and managers implement flexibility in their organizations and create greater awareness of adapting frameworks to achieve better results. Organizational flexibility represents a new concept in the bus...

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...

The digital age has seen a great increase in the number of internet users and reliance on online communications in particular. Youths or young people are among the most common groups who use the internet to interact or communicate with their peers, family, and friends. The current study explored the impact of online communications on the social, em...

2005 και έχει πετύχει να χορηγήσει απολυτήριο αντίστοιχο Γυμνασίου σε χίλιους ενήλικες εκπαιδευόμενους. Δεν μπορούμε να μην αναρωτηθούμε ποια ήταν τα εμπόδια που απαγόρευσαν τους ενήλικες που φοιτούν σε αυτό να ολοκληρώσουν τις εγκύκλιες σπουδές. Πρόκειται για το πρώτο μέρος της παρούσας εισήγησης. Ακολούθως παρουσιάζουμε τους λόγους που το Σχολείο...

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...

Global issues are emerged due to the advent of internationalization and interdependence processes. There is a number of global issues prevailing worldwide. The present research paper tries to explore the three way classification of global issues such as inter social, natural social and anthropo-social global problems that may occur as a result of d...

As natural disasters and man-made crises continue to pose substantial threats to people and property all over the globe, there has been an increase in the need for knowledge about the most effective approaches to strengthen emergency readiness. This research examined the integration of school and public sector systems for increased preparation for...

This article looks at the role of the government in making Greece more resilient to disasters and more stable economically. A descriptive study was done, and data from different government leaders in Kozani, Greece, will be gathered to learn more about the role of the government in building disaster-resilience and economic sustainability. The study...

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 focused on establishing the relationship between entrepreneurship education and business growth. Young entrepreneurs in a Greek township of Kozani were engaged to establish whether skills acquired through entrepreneurship education are essential in driving business growth. A self-administered questionnaire was utilized to collect data...

Education management has long been critical in improving students’ academic performance in schools in any country with Greece inclusive. Education management entails overseeing all educational procedures and techniques utilised in the learning process to enhance students’ learning environment. The goal of school improvement is to ensure that studen...

This paper investigates the redesigning process of the development identity of a Local Government Regional Unit (City), a case study of Kozani City, Greece. This paper considers Kozani as a potential competitive tourist, investment, and cultural heritage destination that can contribute greatly to place and regional development once redesigned to me...

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 main purpose of the present study is to highlight as well as analyze the use of different documentation in the specialty literature and also the influence that communication and marketing have on changing consumer behavior. The objective of the study is to analyze the implications of marketing and communication on consumer behavior and attitude...

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...

In the past few years, the process of urban design has been criticized for its definitions, ideas, steps, and interactions with other fields. Local governments' plans for urban development often don't turn out the way people thought they would. This literature review study tried to figure out how the development of a city's identity is affected by...

Agile CRM, with its automated features and simplified user interface, is an excellent alternative for businesses aiming to reduce operational expenses while simultaneously improving overall performance and efficiency of their operations. The purpose of this article is to explore the very particular ways in which the usage of agile CRM might impact...

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...

The global and fast-paced economy requires all types of businesses to cultivate their communication system for the efficient and smooth running of the organization. Various international crises can cause a shift towards a cheaper mode and methods of communication that can harm the overall business strategy and success. This study deals with the inf...

The paper has highlighted the impact of strategic marketing management on e-commerce promotions. It has been evident that from the very beginning the world is flooded with a variety of businesses and the objectives are to appeal to the customers with different marketing strategies to entice their attention. A business will generate substantial reve...

Civil protection has attracted considerable attention due to its role in disaster management and preparedness, being essential in alerting the public about potential disasters and crisis recovery measures. However, there is limited research on civil protection and its vital role in urban economy recovery. Therefore, we sought to comprehensively inv...

We are in the midst of an asymmetrical recovery. In some countries, COVID-19 infection rates have fallen significantly, while in others, the virus remains difficult to control. But whether governments are actively managing outbreaks or returning to normality, economic recovery is central to their forward-looking agenda; without a broad-based econom...

Global GDP is really important for trade, since the larger the global economy, the more goods and services available for trade. Global GDP grew by around two-thirds in real terms between 2000 and 2020-or 2.6% per year on average.2020 saw some of the largest trade reductions and output volumes for both industrial production and goods trade since WWI...

The aim of the paper was to assess the level to which managerial styles in an organization affect employee performance among selected banks in Greece. The study focused on three major managerial styles which include; democratic, autocratic and participatory styles of management. The study utilized a descriptive research design and an online survey...

Increased globalization and competition in most industries has greatly changed the execution of different duties and responsibilities most especially the flow of communication in businesses. This has further affected the level of trust in most businesses most especially among the employees and between the business and customers. The main objective...

This paper gives a general view overview of the different trends associated with consumption, marketing, health and overall lifestyle for foodstuffs and agriculture with reference to Greece. This paper helps to synthetize the multi-faced elements or aspects of food and agriculture in the world particularly Greece. This paper contributes to the effo...

The scoping review study aimed to review the different studies about employee motivation and its impact on organizational performance. Scoping review research was based on the Arksey and O'Malley framework. The systematic searches were mostly conducted in ProQuest, Web of Science, Statista, and Google Scholar for studies published in the period bet...