Discipline Of Geography Research Articles

Reframing the Antarctic as polar planetary commons: moving beyond rights of nature

ABSTRACT This conceptual paper seeks to unravel the processes of assigning rights to nature (RoN) in the polar context through recognising how current efforts of assigning these are steeped in property relations and express an inherent anthropocentrism. The paper critically synthesises ideas from across the disciplines of environmental law, geography and cultural theory to understand how the process of assigning rights to nature takes place – or effectively how rights of nature makes for Antarctic geographies today and into the future. The Antarctic is currently promoted, depicted and popularly imagined as a pristine wilderness. As such, it represents the final frontier of techno industrial capitalism on the planet. In this context, the wilderness qualities of the region need to be confronted as places of our making. This calls for a radical realignment of the assignation of rights to nature, whereby any diminutive apprehensions of nature or objective measures of wilderness need to be countered. Any assignation of rights needs to be informed by how values and representations are continually relationally constituted and have a planetary dimension. This reframing implies that places do not possess some inherent or authentic value, or rights. The way they are valued is made here and now, there and then, in the moments we make sense of and relate to place. In this frame of ongoing valuing, this paper explores how RoN takes place in the polar regions, revealing the Antarctic as a planetary hydrocommons. Underpinned by notions of geopower and sympoietic earth jurisprudence these planetary hydrocommons are illustrated through ice and the question posed is how our ongoing relation configuration to place can feature in Antarctic policy and governance.

The case for geography in nursing practice.

The discipline of geography is an increasingly necessary lens required to understand population-level diseases. Syndemics, or co-occurring diseases or epidemics within a specific population, are contextualized by place-preexisting social, economic, and political structures. Nurse practitioners are well-positioned to critically assess the impact of geography on patient health and well-being. This perspective provides a brief summary of syndemic crises, with a case example in the West Virginia coalfields. The position of this paper is one that supports geography, in addition to social determinants of health, as a framework for syndemics. A geographic perspective provides a more comprehensive picture of marginalized populations and regions facing the phenomenon. Given the significance of holistic nursing, attention to the role of geography in syndemics provides an increased dimension of care and treatment.

Н.И. Воробьев и его роль в формировании академического татароведения в отечественной этнологии

The most important role in the formation of academic Tatar studies in domestic ethnology belongs to the outstanding scholar of the early-mid 20th century, Professor N.I. Vorobyev. With his works, he laid the foundations for a systematic approach to the study of the culture and life of the people, especially the reference group of the ethnic group – the Kazan Tatars. The use of data from related historical and geographical disciplines allowed him to pose and solve a number of important questions in the ethnic and ethnocultural history of the people. In his landmark monograph The Kazan Tatars (1953), special attention is given to their close root connection with the local Bulgarian civilisation – the ethnocultural prehistory of the people. The systematic approach consisted of the creation of N.I. Vorobyev’s first ethnocultural differentiation of the Volga-Ural Tatars, which was based on the cultural, everyday and linguistic differences within the ethnic group studied at that time. It was also manifested in the application of typological approaches to the classification of ethnographic material, which allowed him to present stable varieties of material culture (types) in dynamics, to outline analogues for them in other neighbouring and distant ethnic groups of Eurasia, and thereby to resolve a number of issues related to the cultural genesis of the people. The systematic approach was applied and improved in the research and scientific and organizational activities of his students and followers, including the authors of the volume “Historical and ethnographic atlas of the Tatar people”. Fundamental works of N.I. Vorobyev on the ethnography of the Volga-Ural Tatars laid the foundation for the formation of the Turkic-Tatar vector of academic ethnology in the Volga-Ural region of Russia. They are an invaluable resource for current and future generations of researchers.

Study On Urban Waterfront Public Space Renewal Along the Grand Canal in Beijing's Urban Sub Center from The Perspective of Place Attachment

Urban renewal is a policy hot spot and a focus of work in the field of urban construction, which is realizing a major transformation from rough development to quality enhancement and organic renewal at the current stage. As an important waterfront space in Beijing, the Grand Canal is the memory and soul of Beijing’s development. The renewal of the public space along the canal play an important role for the overall renewal and development of the urban sub center. ‘Place attachment’ is an important theory to discover the emotional connection between people and places in the discipline of recreation geography. It has been used by relevant scholars at home and abroad to study human-land interaction in communities, urban parks and other places. Based on the problems of the public space such as inefficient use of residents and lack of emotional indentity and the growing needs of people for a better life, this study carries out the research on the renewal of urban waterfront public space along the grand canal based on place attachment, with the hope of addressing the lack of a sense of belonging and identity in the use of waterfront public space and supplement the updated method of public space in human-land interaction.

Towards a geographical political economy understanding of platformization

In the last ten years digital platforms have emerged as an important theme in academic discourse and various subdisciplines of geography and adjacent research areas. Whether in the fields of social media, urban transport, industry cloud services or gig work, platformization is therein often discussed as a more-than-economic phenomenon engaging in a conflictive relationship with public interest, sovereignty, regulation and the state. However, while the concept of the platform has become ubiquitous, the integration of and dialogue between various broadened definitions are less often practiced. In our short paper, we argue that for further addressing this intricate relation between platforms, power and sovereignty an engagement with the platform concept and its integration through a political economy understanding is key for two reasons: Firstly, an overarching concept of platformization transcending the political/economy binary is necessary to be able to problematize the reification of normalized economic practices lying at the heart of the phenomenon. Secondly, there is a pragmatic reason for developing a geographical political economy perspective on platformization as it can serve as a common ground for an engaged pluralism within and beyond the discipline of economic geography. Based on a systematization of existing definitions this paper therefore combines insights from political economy perspectives, urban platform research and research on platform labor to propose a working definition stimulating a reflection on the platform discourse thus far and strengthening strategical-relational thinking on platform power in future research.

A Turn Toward Caring Research: Iterative Consent, Reflexive Multilingual Methods, and Reciprocal Knowledge Production

The discipline of geography continues to redress historically violent methods and move toward a more ethical and intentional research practice, one hopes. Derived from research with professional immigrant Latina caregivers during the first years of the COVID-19 pandemic (2021–2022), this article offers a reflective approach to the growing conversation of more intentional geographical methods. Learning from feminist and Indigenous methodologies as intertwining, this project takes reciprocity and accountability to and with the caregivers seriously. The research combines artistic portraiture and ethnographic methods to center caregivers as knowledge creators deserving of respect, attention, and artistic portrayal. Collaborative portraits, created by BIPOC artists, were part of the fifteen semistructured testimonio conversations and allowed the tangible centering of caregivers as people to be seen and heard. Learning from the caregivers themselves and through reflective work on methods, this article theorizes a process of iterative consent, multilingual methods, and reciprocal knowledge production and asks what a more ethical and accountable research partnership can and should look like.

CULTURE, SPACE, AND GEOGRAPHY: THE TRANSFORMATION OF A DISCIPLINE IN TÜRKİYE

The roots of geography as a spatial science in Turkey extend far beyond the Republican era. Geography, due to its examination of the distribution of both natural environment and human activities, is a multidimensional discipline. Especially in the last 20 years, issues such as migration, earthquakes, global warming, and climate change, which have come to the forefront more intensively, once again emphasize the importance of geography. Additionally, within the discipline of geography, it is also important to reflect the culture's perspective on space. The aim of this study is to examine the historical development of Turkish geography in the context of the interaction between culture and space; to reveal the main developmental trends of geography in Turkey within the dominant paradigms; and to identify the new trends in the discipline today. It should be noted that since the beginning of the 20th century, Turkish geography has embarked on an effort of establishment and organization, during which the effects of environmental determinism in geography were observed. Starting from the 1930s, the teaching of foreign geographers at universities in Turkey and their academic contribution in training students have facilitated the emergence of an important tradition, accompanying the modernization of Turkish geography to world standards. The fact that these foreign geographers were generally physical geographers has ensured significant progress in physical geography in Turkish geography until the 1970s. The period from the mid-20th century to the end of the 20th century witnessed a period of rise, especially in the field of physical geography in Turkish geography. From the late 20th century to the present, Turkish Geography has entered into new quests and orientations. In this recent period, the importance of the relationship between space, culture, and geography has further increased. In line with the requirements brought by this increasing importance, Turkish geography is continuing its efforts towards a new definition and direction.

BIOGEOGRAPHY AND INVASION BIOLOGY- A THEORETICAL STUDY

Biogeography is a 19th-century discipline of geography that analyses the spatial distribution of creatures such as plants and animals. Biogeography is the scientific study, description, and documentation of the distribution and spread of species around the globe, as well as their environmental variables. Since, Invasion Invading species biology is one of the more recently created fields of biology that deals with the problem of invasive species. The phrase "invasive species" refers to plant and animal species that have been brought to new geographies and ecosystems and compete fiercely with native species that are infringing on their ecological area. They acquire and use space, soil, sunlight, nourishment, and other natural resources disproportionately, depriving native species of all available resources. They reproduce quickly and consistently, replacing native creatures. There has been transportation of species, consciously or unknowingly, since the geographical voyages, mainly during the 17th and 19th centuries. Many animals and birds migrate as a natural part of their life cycle, driven by physiological needs and environmental changes. This natural migration is not a factor in species introduction, which is mostly due to human activity. One of the major causes of biodiversity loss is biological invasions. As biological invasion threats grow, identifying high-vulnerability locations is becoming increasingly important. Biological invasions continue to have a significant negative influence on the environment and the economy. It's vital to understand why some introduced species become invasive before they can be managed. The ecology and physiology of the species in the invaded range have been studied in order to determine the processes underlying invasion success. However, a rising corpus of research highlighting insights derived from investigating invasion success as a biogeographic issue is highlighting the use of biogeographic techniques. Invaders have the ability to drastically alter the species composition and function of native ecosystems through competition, predation, and habitat disruption. Biological invasions have a significant economic impact on the world economy, with annual costs in the United States alone estimated at over $100 billion. Invasions occur when organisms are introduced outside of their native or historic range, either purposefully or unintentionally, and then spread effectively in their new surroundings. Exotic species, which include cattle, crops, and garden plants, are any species that isn't native to a specific location. Biological invaders are non-native creatures that spread outside of an ecosystem dominated by humans. The distinguishing characteristics of invasions, such as some marine species, plant species, and animals, are some remarkable instances. In addition, we document the biogeographic distribution of invasive species, as well as the diversity of species, habitats, and climate zones studied. A fact study and prediction analysis of key records and data related to our research aim were included in our research, which let us come to a decision on the obstacles, potential difficulties and future prospects of "Biogeography and Invasion Biology- A Theoretical Study."

Bűnözésföldrajz: a rendőrség szolgálatába állított tudomány

Focusing on its potential in policing in Hungary, the author provides an overview of the development of the discipline of criminal geography.

Geography Beyond Boundaries: Teaching Redistricting as an Entry Point to the Broader Discipline of Geography

Geography Beyond Boundaries: Teaching Redistricting as an Entry Point to the Broader Discipline of Geography

The Role of Geography in The Healthcare Sector

Geography and health are linked to each other such as where we are born, live, study and work all these directly influences our health experiences. The air we breathe, the food we eat and the health services we can access. Geographical investigations of the spatial variation of diseases provide important insights into what contributes to disease outcomes and options for prevention. This means that health is a resource to help an individual perform their function in society, rather than an end in itself. Healthy lifestyle allows us to live a full life with meaning and purpose. The social, built and natural environment affect our health and wellbeing in ways that are directly relevant to health policy. Health geography is a sub discipline of human geography, which deals with the interaction between people and the environment.

Mapping the unseen: Dissecting property crime dynamics in urban Malaysia through spatial analysis

AbstractExtensive research over the years has illuminated how urban land use and development intricately influence property crime dynamics. Yet, there remains a notable paucity of simultaneous explorations of spatial–temporal patterns and their correlation with urban geography. This study aims to bridge this gap by employing advanced spatial analytical techniques, providing a nuanced understanding of how property crime is distributed and how it evolves within the urban fabric of Malaysia. This research rigorously investigates the spatial–temporal patterns of property crime within the urban context of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor in Malaysia, utilizing a novel combination of mean center and standard deviational ellipse methodologies. Concentrating on the regions of Selangor, the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, and the Federal Territory of Putrajaya, the study meticulously analyzes property crime data spanning from 2015 to 2020. This analysis uncovers pivotal insights into the distribution and trends of criminal activities. The integration of these spatial analytical techniques not only facilitates the identification of prevalent hotspots and directional tendencies in property crimes but also probes into their association with urban land use and developmental patterns. The outcomes of this study shed light on the intricate interplay between the incidence of crime and urban spatial configurations, thereby yielding significant theoretical and practical ramifications. The research makes a substantial contribution to the disciplines of criminological geography and urban planning, underscoring the indispensable role of advanced spatial analysis in devising robust crime prevention mechanisms and bolstering the safety of urban environments.

Disability and gender in the history of geographical exploration: Understanding Isabella Bird Bishop as a disabled geographer

AbstractStudying the life and travels of the Victorian explorer Isabella Bird Bishop offers important insights into the history of disabled people within the discipline of geography. Bird Bishop is an important figure within geography's disciplinary history, as one of the first women admitted to the Royal Geographical Society in 1892. She also had a long‐standing spinal condition that intermingled with psychological symptoms. In studying how her disability (and contemporary understandings of her body) shaped her travels, this paper shows how disability interacted with Bird Bishop's racial and gender identity in shaping where and how she travelled and how she wrote about her experiences. By drawing attention to the role that disability played in justifying her travels and the positive effect travel had on her health, this paper highlights her generally positive experiences of geographical travel as a disabled person.

Maps, Apps and Race: The Market as a Theoretical Machine

AbstractMy commentary situates Desiree Fields' lecture within a long‐standing movement that, paying attention to real estate data and techniques of property, turned the housing market into a theoretical machine. I understand her intervention as a fourth and pivotal conceptual moment in the study of housing markets and inequalities for the discipline of geography, for it brings racial capitalism and settler colonialism as theoretical starting points to analyse the political economy of housing in the era of digital property technologies. As such, her lecture opens up a welcome, ambitious, yet also uncertain terrain to advance global urban theory under platform capitalism and stimulate relational approaches in housing studies. Discussing the regularities through which race, technology and property shape housing and wealth inequalities across variegated sites of market‐making provides a conceptual horizontality that acknowledges the United States as a testing ground, rather than a ground truth, for the production of geographical knowledge.

Towards mindful geographies

This paper proposes a mindful geography, in which mindfulness is understood as a research praxis and an alternative way to inhabit academia. Mindful geographies offer a resistance to ways the neoliberal university (and the discipline of geography) impacts the minds and bodies of those marginalised by this system. Firstly, to provide context to my argument, I situate myself within the literature pertaining to mindfulness. Subsequently, this allows me to focus on the ways geographers have engaged with mindfulness through the geographies of transformation, critical geographical perspectives on mindfulness, and non-representational approaches to the practice. This review allows me to engage with critical and transformational approaches to mindfulness through the interdisciplinary literature offering alternative pathways for the practice. Towards the end of the paper, I offer a different inflection for the ways that mindfulness might be used in geography. Here, I provide an explanation of the ways we might bring mindfulness into our geographical research practices to contribute to collective and individual development and healing. This work is prompted by personal experiences in the academy and seeks to promote a more mindful approach to academic knowledge and practice, one that foregrounds (self)care and slowness in the production of geographical knowledge.

Implementing an integrated natural sciences course in Ukrainian high schools: A nationwide experiment from 2018-2022

From 2018 to 2022, Ukraine conducted a significant nationwide experiment to implement an integrated natural sciences course for students in grades 10-11 of general secondary education institutions. This review paper provides a comprehensive overview of the context, design, implementation, and outcomes of this initiative, drawing on the final report and case studies of participating schools. The integrated course sought to develop students' scientific worldview and understanding of cross-cutting relationships between the natural science disciplines of biology, physics, chemistry, astronomy, geography, and ecology. Results indicate the experiment had a positive impact on students' motivation and performance in science. However, ongoing challenges include the need for more teacher training, resources, and alignment with university entrance exams. The Ukrainian experience offers valuable lessons for other countries seeking to reform science education through curriculum integration. This paper discusses the experiment's design, implementation process, outcomes, and implications for future research and practice in integrated science education.

Local impacts, global consequences: assessing the mass displacement and migration tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

ABSTRACT Since Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the region’s dynamics have shifted considerably calling for an interdisciplinary assessment of the reverberating effects at home and abroad. This special issue of Canadian Foreign Policy Journal contributes to contemporary public affairs, refugee, migration, and diaspora studies by offering an overview of the broad impacts underway. The issue’s international authors give readers an opportunity to listen to voices addressing all levels of the invasion’s challenges–socially, politically, and economically–uniting thematic and regional expertise on this urgent topic while making linkages between Canada and the region. Their contributions bridge the disciplines of history, geography, political science, architecture, sociology, public policy, and philosophy. This introductory text provides an initial reflection on the pressing issues, summarizing the broad consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine while outlining each author’s distinct contribution. In addition to discussions of the invasion's consequences, it also begins to frame the resultant openings—and challenges—of greater regional pluralism moving forward, as refugees and internally displaced persons leave their homes and interact with new host societies, both domestically and internationally. This special issue looks across the affected region while offering a unique view overseas into the impacts here in Canada.

An exegetical didactic thought for the History and Geography laboratory. A concrete experience

The History and Geography discipline in the first two years of high school presents a complex regulatory structure but at the same time allows interdisciplinary laboratories of great value. Thinking of teaching as an exegetical discipline can help to effectively design such laboratories. The article describes a concrete experience starting right from its design.

Space, place, and digital technologies

This article examines the role of space and place in understanding digitalisation of society, drawing from debates in the anglophone social science discipline of human geography. It provides an indication of how approaches to the geographical dimensions of digitalisation have changed over time, beginning by setting out a central opposition that existed in earlier accounts of the spatial form of digital technologies. It then develops some of the present-day implications for understanding space and place through a focus on work and workplaces, before turning to some possible future directions of research.

К вопросу о политической медиа географии в исследовании политических процессов

The article examines the modern problems of the social sciences and humanities. The authors, based on new information technologies and communication practitioners, propose using new "related" sciences to explore the media world and media image. The research of new methods for the development and implementation of new integrated methods for protecting the interests of states is presented. New methods of studying mental landscapes are proposed, which allow both recording and studying social phenomena in real time. The article presents a new complex discipline of political media geography as an applied political science. Political media geography studies the processes, specifics and diversity of linearly organized media spaces. Attention is focused on the fact that there is a strong anziotropy of geographical locations in terms of the reaction of the population to political processes.