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Modern Geográfia
ISSN 2062-1655 · Publikon · 185 articles in the index
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Drivers of housing mobility in low-income communities of Tamale, Ghana
Meeting the housing needs of low-income populations remains one of the greatest challenges facing national and local governments in Ghana. As government policy continues to shift toward an enabling approach, access to housing for the poor has become increasingly constrained, and residential…
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Tracking South Africa’s ‘left-behind’ tourism spaces
An important research challenge for tourism geographers is the mapping and interpretation of the structure of the tourism space economy. In recent scholarship on uneven regional development much attention surrounds the application of the concepts of ‘left-behindedness’ and of ‘left-behind spaces’…
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Adaptive governance for tourism resilience under climate change: A systematic review of the literature (2015–2025)
Climate change poses escalating risks to tourism destinations by undermining climate-sensitive resources, disrupting socio-economic systems, and challenging existing governance arrangements. Although social-ecological resilience and adaptive governance have become prominent concepts in tourism…
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Artificial intelligence: New horizons in geography education and geographical and earth science research
In recent years, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly widespread in scientific research, including geography and the Earth sciences, offering new opportunities while simultaneously raising methodological challenges. The concept of producing research results…
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Ridesharing services in urban Zimbabwe: Impacts and challenges
Urban mobilities across Sub-Saharan Africa are undergoing a transition and rapid change due to the rise of ridesharing services as part of the expanding sharing economy. The novel contribution of this paper is to examine the impacts and challenges associated with the introduction of ridesharing…
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Unearthing Peripheral Brilliance: A Historical Geography of Talent in Three European Regions
This study examines the geography of talent in three peripheral NUTS3 regions—Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County (Hungary), Altmarkkreis Salzwedel (Germany), and North Ostrobothnia (Finland)—from a historical-geographical perspective. It focuses on the spatial concentration, migration, and retention of…
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Names, Power and Place: Reconsidering Geographical Identity in a Globalizing World [Review of the book Place naming, identities and geography: Critical perspectives in a globalizing and standardizing world, edited by G. O’Reilly]
The book presented in this review, Place Naming, Identities and Geography, published by Springer in 2023 and edited by Gerry O’Reilly, comprises 27 English-language studies contributed by 48 scholars from around the world, including Hungary. O’Reilly, professor at Dublin City University, Ireland…
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Unique Patterns of Population Growth in Qatar: Changes and Prospects of Immigration-based Policies in the Light of Social Divide
This study examines the transformation of Qatar’s total population over the past century and accounts for the external and internal factors influencing it (e.g., the distribution of birth numbers). The relevance of the topic lies in the unique patterns of extreme immigration processes in the…
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From conservation to commercialisation: Events at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden, South Africa
Over the past few decades, urban green spaces such as botanical gardens have increasingly undergone commercialisation. The majority of scholarly research on botanical gardens remains focused on the Global North, with studies predominantly centred on biodiversity conservation and the educational…
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Middle East geopolitics under Trump’s second presidency: Implications for Iran’s nuclear program
The resurgence of Donald Trump’s presidency in 2025 has introduced new complexities into U.S.–Iran relations and global nuclear diplomacy. This article examines the strategic implications of the Trump administration’s renewed “maximum pressure” policy on Iran’s nuclear program. Building on the…
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A Historical Analysis of Tourism Development Under Apartheid: The Case of Ciskei
In recent years, a new focus in South African tourism studies has emerged, emphasizing historical research to better understand past tourism geographies. This paper contributes to this field by examining a neglected aspect of tourism during the apartheid era, specifically the development of casinos…
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Geographical and Communication Aspects of NATO Public Diplomacy in the Western Balkans
In the 21st century, public diplomacy has gained significant importance and is used by state, private, and mostly civilian sectors. In this paper, NATO’s public diplomacy activities are divided into two parts: activities implemented by the Alliance itself and activities conducted indirectly through…
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Assessment of conservation practices and threats to wildlife management in Jos Wildlife Park, Nigeria
The conservation of biodiversity presents a global challenge that requires coordinated action across spatial and governance scales, including local, national, and international levels. Wildlife parks, though often less formally protected than national parks, play a vital role in preserving…
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Morphometric response to channel avulsion in the Mahananda River Basin: A comparative analysis of pre- and post-abandonment watersheds across Nepal, India, and Bangladesh
Channel avulsion plays a critical role in shaping alluvial river systems, yet its morphometric and tectonic consequences remain underexplored in transboundary basins. This study assesses the morphometric response to a historical avulsion event in the lower Mahananda River Basin, spanning Nepal…
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Geospatial assessment of vegetation dynamics and climate impact on sustainable urbanism: A case study of Adi Town, Benue, Nigeria
Vegetation is one of the most important renewable resources of the Earth’s ecosystem. However, vegetation has been in a high state of decline both globally and locally. With the increase in urbanization across the globe, city microclimates are constantly changing, affecting the living environment…
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Morphometric analysis of the catchment of the Leshan River, Kosovo
This study examines the hydromorphological characteristics of the Leshan River Basin in southern Kosovo, selected for its diverse topographic and hydrological features. As the largest tributary of the Toplluha River, the basin displays steep gradients in the east and gentle slopes in the west…
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Sustainable management of urban nature reserves: Insights from visitors’ travel behaviours and motivations at Rietvlei Nature Reserve
As the world continues to urbanize, increasing pressure is being placed on natural spaces, which are crucial for providing both residents and visitors with opportunities for nature experiences amidst „concrete jungles.” This research is centred in Tshwane, South Africa, with a specific focus on the…
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Territorial analysis of the sustainable urban development strategy of the City of Győr
Sustainable urban development in Győr has received special attention in recent decades. This study examines the city’s sustainable development strategies, with a particular focus on increasing green spaces, improving public spaces and improving the energy efficiency of transport systems. The…
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The Caspian Sea Basin: Legal, geopolitical, and environmental issues
The Caspian Sea basin, rich in energy resources, holds strategic importance both among the littoral states and on the international level. Although it lacks access to the open oceans, its abundant hydrocarbon reserves contribute significantly to Europe’s energy security and play an important role…
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Fenntarthatósághoz kapcsolódó publikációk területi és intézményi mintázatai a magyar felsőoktatásban (2019–2023) = Institutional and spatial patterns of sustainability-related publications in Hungarian higher education (2019–2023)
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have become an increasingly important benchmark for higher education institutions in assessing international visibility and academic performance. This study analyzes the sustainability research activities of Hungarian universities and their…