References

Original Reference: Eurofound (2020b), Living, working and COVID-19, COVID-19 series, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

Brief Summary: This report examines how the COVID-19 crisis affected working conditions, especially in vulnerable sectors. RAPs should incorporate lessons from the pandemic to improve labor protections in rural and urban areas. PoliRuralPlus pilots can adopt these insights to ensure that rural workers are protected in future crises and that work environments remain resilient.

URL: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/system/files/2020-10/ef20059en.pdf

Original Reference: The three regional assemblies of Ireland. (2020). COVID-19 regional economic anlaysis. The three regional assemblies of Ireland.

Brief Summary: This report assesses the economic impact of COVID-19 on regional economies, including rural areas. Implication: PoliRuralPlus should incorporate post-COVID recovery strategies, focusing on resilience and economic diversification for rural communities.

URL: https://www.southernassembly.ie/uploads/general-files/CV19-Regional-Economic-Analysis.pdf

Original Reference: Colavizza, G. (2020). COVID-19 research in Wikipedia. Quantitative Science Studies, 1- 32.

Brief Summary: This article explores how COVID-19 research was rapidly disseminated via Wikipedia, highlighting the role of open data in public health responses. Implications: Open data platforms can facilitate the rapid dissemination of rural-urban policy research, especially in crisis situations. Recommendations: Incorporate open data initiatives into regional action plans to ensure timely and accessible sharing of policy research and best practices between rural and urban stakeholders, particularly for health-related and crisis response strategies.

URL: COVID-19 Research in Wikipedia

Original Reference: McKie, Robin 2020. The vaccine miracle: how scientists waged the battle against COVID[1]19. The guardian December 6th, 2020

Brief Summary: Reviews the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines and their global impacts. PoliRuralPlus should consider the long-term health infrastructure improvements needed to support both rural and urban populations.

URL: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/06/the-vaccine-miracle-how-scientists-waged-the-battle-against-covid-19

Original Reference: EU-OSHA (2020), COVID-19: Back to the workplace – Adapting workplaces and protecting workers, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

Brief Summary: This publication provides guidelines for adapting workplaces to protect workers from COVID-19. RAPs should incorporate health and safety protocols in both rural and urban workplaces to ensure pandemic resilience. PoliRuralPlus pilots can use these insights to safeguard worker health in agriculture, services, and manufacturing sectors.

URL: https://osha.europa.eu/en/publications/covid-19-back-workplace-adapting-workplaces-and-protecting-workers

Original Reference: Yunus, S., Whitfield, K. and Sayed Mostafa, A. M. (2023), ‘High-performance HR practices, job demands and employee well-being: The moderating role of managerial support’, Stress and Health.

Brief Summary: Analyzes how the pandemic has exacerbated health system disparities between rural and urban areas. Recommendations: RAPs should prioritize investments in rural healthcare infrastructure, digital health tools, and better resource allocation to address future health crises equitably.

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37186367/

Original Reference: De Witte, H. (2006), ‘Onzeker over de toekomst van je baan: een groeiend maatschappelijk fenomeen. Peilen naar oorzaken, gevolgen en oplossingen’, in Raymaekers, B. and Van Riel, G. (eds.), Weten in woorden en daden: Lessen voor de eenentwintigste eeuw, Leuven University Press, Leuven, Belgium, pp. 251–277.

Brief Summary: This paper discusses migration patterns between rural and urban areas and their impact on demographic shifts. It highlights the need for RAPs to address demographic challenges, including youth migration and aging populations, which are critical for ensuring balanced development and social cohesion in PoliRuralPlus regions.

URL: https://kuleuven.limo.libis.be/discovery/search?query=any,contains,LIRIAS1790682&tab=LIRIAS&search_scope=lirias_

Original Reference: ECB Blog (2023), More jobs but fewer working hours, 7 June.

Brief Summary: This blog discusses inflation trends in Europe and their impact on the economy. RAPs should consider the economic implications of inflation on rural and urban development, adjusting financial strategies to support regional stability. PoliRuralPlus pilots can use these insights to build economic resilience in rural-urban regions.

URL: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/blog/date/2023/html/ecb.blog230607~9d31b379c8.en.html

Original Reference: European Commission. (2020b). European Economic Forecast. Spring 2020. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union. https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/economic-and-financial-affairspublications_en

Brief Summary: This site compiles reports on the EU’s economic policy, including investment strategies post-COVID-19. Implications: Highlights the role of EU financial instruments in supporting recovery and long-term development. Recommendations: Leverage funding instruments such as the Just Transition Fund for rural-urban integration in PoliRuralPlus pilots.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/economic-and-financial-affairspublications_en

Original Reference: Dorn, F., Fuest, C., Göttert, M., Krolage, C., Lautenbacher, S., Link, S., Peichel, A., Reif, M., Sauer, S., Stöckli, M., Wohlrabe, K. & Woolmerhäuser, T. (2020). Die volkswirtschaftlichen Kosten des Corona-Shutdown für Deutschland: Eine Szenarienrechnung (ifo Schnelldienst No. 4 / 2020), pp. 29–25. ifo.

Brief Summary: This publication analyzes the economic impact of COVID-19, focusing on both rural and urban regions. RAPs should focus on economic recovery strategies that support both rural businesses and urban economies. PoliRuralPlus can leverage these insights to design post-COVID recovery plans that strengthen rural-urban economic resilience.

URL: https://www.ifo.de/publikationen/2020/aufsatz-zeitschrift/die-volkswirtschaftlichen-kosten-des-corona-shutdown

Original Reference: Eurostat (2023b), Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by age and sex [ilc_lvps08].

Brief Summary: Provides datasets on rural demographics and socio-economic factors across the EU. Implications: Critical for understanding rural needs and challenges. Recommendations: Use these datasets in RAPs to make evidence-based decisions addressing rural-urban inequalities.

URL: https://data.europa.eu/data/datasets/pe4c4yxcndritdoj9shew?locale=en

Original Reference: Valenza, A. & Brignani, N. (2020). Cohesion policy - an effective response to the Covid crisis. https://www.regionalstudies.org/news/cohesion-policy-aneffective-response-to-the-covid-crisis/ (accessed on: WIFO, Ö. I. für W. (2020, April). Regionale Unterschiede der ökonomischen Betroffenheit von der aktuellen COVID-19-Krise in Österreich. Österreichisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung.

Brief Summary: This article explores the role of rural markets within broader economic networks. Recommendations: Strengthening rural markets by improving infrastructure and connectivity to urban centers should be a priority in RAPs, promoting economic resilience and rural-urban integration.

URL: https://www.scirp.org/reference/referencespapers?referenceid=2865501

Original Reference: Gaugtisch, R., Dallhammer, E., Hsiung, C.-H., Holstein, F., Besana, F., Zillmer, S., Kruljac, D. & Ulied, A. (2020). State of the art and challenges ahead for Territorial Impact Assessments (No. QG-04-19-758-EN-N; ISBN: 978- 92-895-1031-8; doi:10.2863/797486).

Brief Summary: Same content as the previous URL on effect size guidelines. Useful for data-driven decisions in PoliRuralPlus, especially in analyzing the impact of regional action plans.

URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/305699288_Effect_size_guidelines_for_individual_differences_researchers

Original Reference: Garrow, V. P. (2016), A review of current thinking, Institute for Employment Studies, Brighton, UK. Gignac, G. E. and Szodorai, E. T. (2016), ‘Effect size guidelines for individual differences researchers’, Personality and Individual Differences, Vol. 102, pp. 74–78.

Brief Summary: Provides statistical guidelines. Its relevance to PoliRuralPlus lies in improving the quality of RAP evaluations and data analysis, ensuring evidence-based recommendations for rural-urban initiatives.

URL: https://research-repository.uwa.edu.au/en/publications/effect-size-guidelines-for-individual-differences-researchers

Original Reference: Koen, J., Klehe, U. C. and Van Vianen, A. E. (2013), ‘Employability among the long-term unemployed: A futile quest or worth the effort?’ Journal of Vocational Behavior, Vol. 82, No. 1, pp. 37–48. Psychosocial risks to workers’ well-being: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic 71

Brief Summary: This paper discusses the importance of developing skills and employability for sustainable regional development. PoliRuralPlus can integrate these insights to ensure that RAPs promote skills development that supports the rural-urban economy.

URL: https://www.uitdragerij.nl/wp/workout-project/wp-content/uploads/sites/30/2014/06/Koen-Klehe-van-Vianen-Emplo

Original Reference: Rahnfeld, M., Wendsche, J., Ihle, A., Müller, S. A. and Kliegel, M. (2016), ‘Uncovering the care setting–turnover intention relationship of geriatric nurses’, European Journal of Ageing, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 159–169.

Brief Summary: Explores how public health policies intersect with environmental issues. Recommendations: RAPs should prioritize public health initiatives that are integrated with environmental policies, ensuring healthier rural-urban regions through collaborative policy frameworks.

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5550599/

Original Reference: Elser, H., Rehkopf, D. H., Meausoone, V., Jewell, N. P., Eisen, E. A. and Cullen, M. R. (2019), ‘Gender, depression, and blue-collar work: A retrospective cohort study of US aluminum manufacturers’, Epidemiology, Vol. 30, No. 3, pp. 435–444.

Brief Summary: This paper examines how urban expansion affects rural environments. RAPs should implement policies to mitigate the negative environmental impacts of urbanization, such as land degradation and pollution. PoliRuralPlus pilots can adopt land-use policies that balance rural preservation with urban growth, ensuring environmental sustainability.

URL: https://scirp.org/reference/referencespapers?referenceid=3349587

Original Reference: ESPON TIA: balancing between policy orientation, practicability and scientific ambition. In E. Medeiros (Ed.), Uncovering the territorial dimension of European Union Cohesion Policy, pp. 184–201. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.

Brief Summary: This paper explores the environmental effects of urban expansion on rural ecosystems. RAPs should address land degradation, biodiversity loss, and pollution caused by urban sprawl. PoliRuralPlus pilots can integrate sustainable land-use policies to balance urban development with rural environmental conservation.

URL: https://scirp.org/reference/referencespapers?referenceid=3349587

Original Reference: Karasek, R. (1979), ‘Job demands, job decision latitude and mental strain: Implications for job redesign’, Administrative Science Quarterly, Vol. 24, pp. 285–308.

Brief Summary: This document discusses the integration of environmental policies into regional planning. PoliRuralPlus can use these insights to foster sustainable development in rural-urban zones.

URL: https://www.scienceopen.com/document?vid=60c75f8b-4a55-43f8-9c84-1e4ba12e7325

Original Reference: MOVING,

Brief Summary: Discusses the MOVING project's focus on enhancing mountain value chains through sustainable practices. PoliRuralPlus can adopt similar strategies to support sustainable value chains in mountainous rural areas, ensuring integration with urban markets.

URL: https://www.moving-h2020.eu/