Geographical Issues Research Articles

Understanding of the predictability and uncertainty in population distributions empowered by visual analytics

Understanding the intricacies of fine-grained population distribution, including both predictability and uncertainty, is crucial for urban planning, social equity, and environmental sustainability. The spatial processes associated with the distribution of populations are complex, and enhancing their predictability involves revealing nonlinear interactions among various explanatory variables. Additionally, population distribution is influenced by various factors that are often challenging to quantify, thereby introducing uncertainty into predictive models. Although the development of explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) helps identify underlying factors, the complex geographical processes and the special nature of spatial data present challenges for purely statistical-based explanation methods, leading to incomplete or incorrect explanations. To address these challenges, we introduce GeoVisX, a geospatial visual analytics framework integrated with XAI. GeoVisX integrates XAI with visual analytics to dissect the spatial processes. Through a case study of Munich, GeoVisX demonstrates its utility in analyzing spatial distribution and identifying key factors impacting population distribution at the 100 m grid level. Our findings highlight the GeoVisX’s capability to enhance understanding of geographical phenomena, contributing to more informed urban policy and planning strategies. This study not only validates the effectiveness of GeoVisX but also emphasizes the importance of incorporating visual analytics and explainable methodologies for addressing complex geographical issues.

The Challenges of the Kurikulum Merdeka Implementation in 3T Area

This study investigates the challenges of implementing the Kurikulum Merdeka in the disadvantaged, remote, and outermost (3T) areas of Maluku. The significance of this research lies in addressing the geographic, infrastructural, and educational accessibility issues in these 3T areas, which can hinder the effective implementation of the Curriculum. The research employs a descriptive qualitative methodology. The study engaged 40 respondents, including school principals, teachers from both public and private schools, training facilitators, and assistant program implementers. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews and were then analyzed to identify recurring patterns, problems, challenges, and obstacles faced during implementation. The results indicate that despite their dedication to implementing the curriculum, nearly all schools struggle with the execution of the Kurikulum Merdeka. The main challenge identified is the inadequacy of teachers in designing and carrying out learning activities as required by the curriculum. This issue arises from various factors, including limited access to technology, insufficient training for principals and teachers, shortcomings in the mentoring mechanisms, and a lack of digital literacy among educators. Consequently, the government's mandate to implement this curriculum in all schools should be preceded by comprehensive preparation. Emphasis should be placed on enhancing teachers' capabilities through training sessions and workshops focused on planning, executing, and evaluating learning activities. Additionally, providing sufficient facilities and fostering a supportive learning environment are essential aspects that must be addressed. Keywords: implementation, Kurikulum Merdeka, disadvantaged, remote area

Climate, Conflict, and Context: Reevaluating Americans’ Support for Refugees

ABSTRACT As more people are displaced by climate change, public acceptance of migrants is an increasingly relevant geographical and political issue. How willing are Americans to accept climate migrants and how does this support compare to others who are fleeing conflict? We conducted a nationally representative survey experiment (N=1,027) with prompts that varied the context of refugee resettlement, including a control condition without context, those displaced by global warming, refugees from Ukraine, and refugees from Afghanistan. Respondents expressed marginally lower willingness to admit climate migrants and significantly higher willingness to admit Ukrainian refugees. These differences were amplified by partisanship, religion, and race. These results suggest that some migrants experience a more welcoming public than others and highlight a challenge for those who are made vulnerable by climate change.

Long-term clinical and imaging outcomes of patients undergoing percutaneous femoral intervention following TAVI-related vascular access complications

Abstract Introdcution: Vascular access complications (VAC) are the most common in-hospital adverse event following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Often, ileo-femoral VAC requires bail-out percutaneous interventions with either prolonged balloon inflation and/or stent implantation. The long-term outcomes of these procedures have not been characterized. We aim to assess the clinical and imaging outcomes of patients who underwent bailout percutaneous vascular interventions due to VAC following TAVI. Methods Single-centre prospective study including all consecutive patients with a VAC following trans-femoral TAVI, between 2015-July 2023. VAC was defined as uncontrolled bleeding, acute occlusion or flow limiting stenosis of the femoral vessel leading to percutaneous treatment. Clinical and imaging follow-up was performed with bilateral arterial ultrasound (US) Doppler to assess patency and peak systolic velocity of common femoral arteries. Results A total of 1518 patients underwent TF-TAVI, of which 107 (7%) underwent concomitant ileo-femoral percutaneous angioplasty (PTA) intervention in the same day as TAVI. In patients submitted to PTA, 7 were treated to gain access for TAVI, and 100 (7%) were performed to treat vascular access complications. At a mean follow-up time of 23±3 months, 37 patients died (37%), 6 (16%) from in-hospital complications and 31 (84%) from non-vascular causes after discharge. From the surviving 63 patients (study group) – mean age 83±6 years-old, 29% male, 46% with previous peripheral arterial disease –, 24 underwent bilateral US. Unable to perform imaging on 39 patients due to geographical or mobility issues. At a mean follow-up time of 30±23 months, only 6 patients (10%) reported intermittent claudication, of which 4 (67%) had pre-TAVI symptoms. No patient had at rest symptoms or amputation history. All but one had patent vessel on US. The mean peak systolic velocity of the treated vessel and the contralateral vessel were 71.1±22.9cm/s and 73.1±23.8cm/s, respectively, with no statistically significant difference between them in each patient (mean difference 1.9±25.4, p=0.709). We found no statistically significant differences between peak systolic velocities between both vessels in each patient, accordingly with the treated vessel (Table 2). Conclusion This prospective study shows that patients submitted to percutaneous bailout iliofemoral interventions have a very low rate of lower limb adverse events with very good patency rates at mean follow up of 2.5 years.

Cartografía temática y recursos TIC en la enseñanza y aprendizaje de la Geografía regional de Europa

In this article, we present a classroom experience with university students in training to be secondary school geography teachers. It is based on a didactic proposal using thematic cartography (Eurostat, ESPON, ESPON-SIESTA and the Information Society Atlas in Galicia) and ICT resources (statistical sources, free picture banks, aerial photography, Google Earth and Google Maps). The proposal´s aim is to use contents from the regional geography of Europe as a base or starting point to show a series of didactic recommendations for the teaching and learning of geography and social sciences. What is more, everything is with a clear idea, from a descriptive and rote geography to an active and critical geography, in which students participate in the construction of knowledge and increase their ability to reflect on geographical issues. The results of the experience will highlight the value of these tools in secondary education. We had also previously assessed the presence of thematic cartography and ICT resources within the required official Galicia curriculum to teach geography in compulsory secondary education. The idea is to deepen the value of the curriculum in didactic code, to know what tools it offers, how it offers them and with what intentions. This solution, among other opportunities, will allow us to identify a curriculum offering a specific teaching model. On the other hand, it will also give us the opportunity to firmly rebuke all the proposals considered to be erroneous, repetitive, or of little didactic value.

PROMOVENDO ACESSO EQUITATIVO À EDUCAÇÃO PARA COMUNIDADES MARGINALIZADAS E GRUPOS VULNERÁVEIS

Equitable access to education is a global challenge that affects many marginalized communities and vulnerable groups, who often face significant barriers. This article explores the main obstacles encountered by these communities, such as economic barriers, structural inequalities, discrimination, and geographic limitations. Economic barriers include the lack of financial resources to cover educational costs, while structural inequalities reflect disparities in access to quality infrastructure and services. Discrimination can manifest in various forms, such as racial, ethnic, or gender bias, and geographic access issues refer to physical distance and inadequate infrastructure in remote areas. To promote truly equitable access, it is crucial to adopt strategies such as implementing inclusive educational policies, offering scholarship programs, and developing diversity-sensitive education. Additionally, community interventions and the use of educational technologies can play vital roles in overcoming these barriers. These strategies aim to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic background, ethnicity, or location, could access quality education. By addressing these challenges collaboratively and implementing effective measures, we can move towards a more just and inclusive society, where education is genuinely accessible to everyone.

Ophiolites: Geological Heritage with Multifaceted Cultural Values

Cultural geomorphology is a very recent discipline that studies the geomorphological component of a territory which embodies both a cultural feature of the landscape and its interactions with cultural heritage: this cultural approach concerns the dialogue and cultural integration between humanistic and scientific disciplines and can be extended to all the fields of Earth Sciences. Ophiolite rock masses strongly characterize the landscape: their greenish-black, sometimes red-brown colour; the steep profile of the slopes, which results from their greater resistance to erosion than the surrounding softer sedimentary rocks; the scarce or even absent vegetation cover. The value of ophiolites is not only related to scientific and aesthetic interests, but is also due to historical–geographical, cultural and socio-economic issues. In this research, we present the elements of cultural and landscape value related to the ophiolites of the Northern Apennines, and how these geological and geomorphological features have led to specific relationships with humankind and human geography. Indeed, ophiolites represent characteristic elements of popular culture with immediate reference to toponymy, local legends and religion. Ophiolites are also an element of great strategic importance, as they are crucial for human settlement, with specific reference to defence, and for mining and quarrying activities. The landscape of ophiolites is of great geological, geomorphological, hydrogeological and pedological interest, resulting in a high concentration of geosites, hence on the one hand the opportunity for enhancement and potential geotourism, and on the other hand the need for their protection and geoconservation.

Water Sharing Geopolitics between India and Bangladesh: Recent Trends

The partnership between India and Bangladesh according to water sharing is complex by traditional, geographical, political, sociological, and economical issues. Understanding the present dynamics in water-sharing geopolitics is necessary for understanding the pathways of their bilateral partnership and the conjugation for regional sustainability and improvement. Both countries share almost 54 rivers for example Teesta, Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna. These rivers are lifelines for Bangladesh and India, providing essential irrigation water, communication, and indigenous consumption. However, the unequal distribution of water and the influence of climate change have increased challenges over water management procedures. While both countries have contracted diverse treaties and agreements to manage shared rivers, implementation hazards and occasional breaches of trust have channeled their partners. Subsequently, the increasing demand for water due to population enrichment and industrialization shapes modern challenges for stable water mechanisms. This research aims to describe the present dynamics in water-sharing geopolitics between India and Bangladesh, examining the evolving trends, key factors, and their conjugations for regional sustainability and collaboration. By extending the complexities of this critical view of their partnership, this study seeks to contribute to a deeper realization of South Asia's geopolitical arena and prosecutorial dynamics for cooperative water distribution strategies.

A Flow Battery Path to Long Duration Energy Storage

Solar and wind sources are expected to replace fossil fuels in powering grids, but they are intermittent and non-dispatchable, thus requiring electric energy storage to provide reliable power delivery according to load profile. A dramatic growth in storage capacity is forecasted in to face these issues, up to 1.25 TW and 5 TWh by 2050. Pumped hydro is today the largest-capacity form of grid energy storage worldwide, but it is not expected to grow much, due to geographical and environmental issues. Batteries are often indicated as the solution of choice, notably the dominating Li-ion batteries (LIBs), which are expected to continue to expand. However, their use is limited by economically convenient discharge durations, which do not exceed 4 hours, and raw material costs dynamics. Like other batteries, they present issues e.g. life duration, safety and self-discharge. On the other hand, several studies indicate that to achieve full decarbonization Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) will be essential, i.e. systems with discharge times above eight hours. Flow Batteries (FBs) have the potentials to provide this performance. In this framework, flow batteries (FBs) are emerging as a competitive option for LDES and several other services. They provide independent sizing of energy and power, thus allowing for long discharge times at full power. Their most developed version, the vanadium FB, exhibits very long life, virtually no self-discharge, operation at room temperature and pressure and absence of fires and explosion hazards. The presentation will discuss their potential and challenges and the undergoing research to improve their performance and competitiveness. References S. Department of Energy. Long Duration Storage Shot. https://www.energy.gov/eere/long-duration-storage-shot, 2021.Long Duration Energy Storage Council. Net-zero power: Long duration energy storage for a renewable grid, technical report, 2021.Jeremy Twitchell, Kyle DeSomber, and Dhruv Bhatnagar. Defining long duration energy storage. Journal of Energy Storage, 60 (2023):105787.Sanchez-Diez, E. Ventosa, M. Guarnieri, A. Trovò, C. Flox, R. Marcilla, F. Soavi, P. Mazur, E. Aranzabe, R. Ferret, “Redox flow batteries: status and perspective towards sustainable stationary energy storage”, J. Power Sources, 481, (2021) 228804.Trovò, M. Rugna, N. Poli, M. Guarnieri. Prospects for industrial vanadium flow batteries, Ceram. Int., 49 (14), (2023) 24487-24498.Trovò, V. Di Noto, J. E. Mengou, C. Gambaro, M. Guarnieri. Fast Response of kW-Class Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries, IEEE Trans. Sustain. Energy 12, (2021) 2413–2422.Trovò, N. Poli, M. Guarnieri. New strategies for the evaluation of Vanadium Flow Batteries: testing prototypes, Cur. Opin. Chem. Eng. 37, (2022) 100853.

Four‐party evolutionary game analysis of geographical indication product quality control issues with network media‐assisted supervision

AbstractThis study focuses on addressing quality supervision issues related to opportunistic behavior within the geographical indication product supply chain. It constructs an evolutionary game model comprising suppliers, distributors, government, and network media. Through analysis, it examines the influence of key factors on the decision‐making dynamics of game participants and presents management suggestions accordingly. The findings are as follows: firstly, the dual supervision model with the assistance of network media can compensate for the regulatory gaps of the government's single supervision model. Secondly, the credibility of network media plays a pivotal role in determining the efficacy of public opinion supervision. With high credibility, measures such as increasing the synergy coefficient, imposing higher fines or compensation amounts, and enhancing the impact of reputational factors can all restrain the misconduct of operating entities. Conversely, when credibility is low, not only does the supervisory function of network media falter, but it also leads to reputational damage for both the operating entities and the government. Thirdly, differentiated management should be adopted for entities in different nodes of the supply chain; higher constraint intensity should be imposed on distributors compared to suppliers. The outcomes of this study provide some analytical paths for supply chain quality supervision and corporate behavior management and underscore the significance of collaborative regulation for sustainable industry practices.

Overcoming Data Challenges in Population Forecasting at the Subnational Level: A Review

Population forecasts are a vital part of preparing development plans at the subnational level. Appropriate forecasting methods will determine the direction of regional development policy, but limited data regarding demographic issues, geographic issues, time period issues, or a combination of these three issues is a challenge. This research aims to systematically review previous research on population forecasting at the subnational level based on the methods used, challenges faced, and solutions implemented in order to provide recommendations for further research on how to solve the data problems faced. To answer this question, a "systematic literature review" was used to filter the literature using four criteria so that 27 papers were found. As a result, it was found that 71% of papers on the Asian continent experienced challenges with limited data and demographic issues. In comparison, 57% of papers from the Australian continent experienced challenges with a combination of geographic issues and time periods. The solutions used to overcome demographic issues are divided into two, each with 43% of papers completing data using data extrapolation techniques or determining appropriate methods according to data availability. Meanwhile, to overcome the combination of geographic issues with time periods, 43% of papers use a solution to compare methods to determine the appropriate method.

Features of onyms in M. Karim’s works

Onomastics in fiction is a promising, young, but a rapidly developing branch of knowledge in linguistics. It expresses the importance of onomastic material in different ways, and its inclusion in scientific circulation covers the study of a wide range of historical, geographical and linguistic issues, starting from ancient times to the present time.Onyms are an important component of the semantic and stylistic system in the author’s use of language in fiction. They organically and willingly join the system of linguistic means of a literary text, participate in the formation of the work’s overall expressiveness, entering the author’s lexicon as an important indicator of the author’s style and creating an “onomastic space” of the work.Onyms in Bashkir, as well as in many Turkic languages, arouse the interest of many scientists. This article studies structural and word-formation features in the work of the national Bashkortostan poet Mustai Karim. A characteristic feature of the great writer’s literary texts is the use of word-formation suffixes in the onym formation in a work of fiction. In addition, we explored the components of these words. The study of the word formation structure and system of the presented lexemes proves that they will always comply with the norms of the Bashkir language.

Literature and Social Entrepreneurship: Shadrach Ambanasom’s Artistic Vision of Dudum in Son of the Native Soil

This paper investigates the intersection between literature and social entrepreneurship in Shadrach Ambanasom’s Son of the Native Soil. His work has been interpreted from different perspectives by scholars and researchers and the intention of this paper is not to duplicate those interpretations of meanings but to demonstrate how Ambanasom uses the above mentioned-text to lay bare his artistic vision as a social entrepreneur and identify the causes of the general human suffering in order to carve a path for the future. Through a careful reading of the text, this paper demonstrates that the problem leading to the chaotic situation in Ambanasom’s society is the lack of appropriate human resources especially at the level of those who hold major positions in the society and not just political, historical and geographical issues as many have pointed out. Through a new historicist lens, the findings revealed that the inability of some people in cardinal positions to consult their consciences and exercise justice is the main cause of the unresolved conflict in the imaginary society of Dudum. The conclusion here is that the main problem faced by this society is strictly moral. The study assumes that the leaders in key positions should act in conformity to the social normative charter to encourage development and peace.

On the Meditation Sutra of Dharmatrāta, Buddhabhadra’s Profile, and the Primordial State

Abstract This article focuses on the Damoduoluo chanjing 達摩多羅禪經 [Meditation Sutra of Dharmatrāta], a text completed around 411 CE. This article focuses first on the central figure associated with it, Buddhabhadra [Fotuobatuoluo 佛馱跋陀羅] (359–429), geographical issues linked with him, and the historical context, before discussing and unpacking a few portions of the text about mindfulness with breathing. The MSD not only discusses some of the obstacles encountered on the path toward mastery, according to the preliminary way and the advanced way, but it also emphasizes how this practice leads to a stage called “primordial state”. Such a state cannot be accurately described by speaking of confirmatory vision or confirmatory experience because it coincides with rediscovering the intrinsic luminosity of consciousness, which precisely coincides with the cessation of all discursive experience. This article challenges the idea that a single overarching theory can account for the increasing popularity of meditation techniques in the Sinosphere during the early fifth century. Scrutinizing the accounts about cultivation that mushroomed in the early fifth century and highlighting one of their facets as expressed in the MSD serves to emphasize their diversity.

A framework for analyzing the effects of modifiable areal unit problem on ecological security pattern

Ecological security pattern (ESP) provide a solution to balance ecosystems and urban development. The modifiable areal unit problem (MAUP) is a well-known geographical issue that affects the understanding of ecological processes and the results of spatial modeling. However, only a few studies have explicitly clarified the effects of MAUP on ESP. Herein, we propose new methods for identifying ecological sources and mapping the resistance surface, as well as a framework for analyzing the effects of MAUP on ESP. Our results indicate that (1) the datasets used for identifying ecological sources should possess a grain size of smaller than 300 × 300 m2. (2) The resistance surface directly influenced the results of the ecological corridors and nodes. (3) MAUP could generate uncertainties in ESP policymaking. Additionally, this study developed comprehensive network analysis tools based on graph machine learning to analyze the effect of MAUP on ESP policymaking, which can provide important landscape planning. The network analysis approaches may help policymakers gain a comprehensive understanding of the ESP network to improve the credibility of policies.

Relación entre Violencia Física y Otras Formas de Maltrato Intrafamiliar en Mujeres Adolescentes Embarazadas

Besides the relationship with each other, forms of abuse are risk factors for the use of alcoholic beverages, early initiation of sexual activity, and early pregnancy. There are still gaps in the literature regarding maltreatment events in specific groups. This study aims to identify the relationship between physical violence and other forms of mistreatment in Malanje municipality pregnant teenagers from August 2nd to October 5th, 2022. It is quantitative survey of 137 participants in a single-stage cluster. Descriptive statistics, Pearson's chi-square test or Fisher's exact test, and multivariate analysis by logistic regression were applied at a 0.05 significance level. As results, the study demonstrates that pregnant adolescents living in rural areas were 5.38 times more likely to suffer physical violence than those from urban/ peri-urban areas. The experience of physical violence by study participants was associated with corporal punishment (AOR= 4.35; 95% CI. 1.86-10.18) and severe physical violence (AOR= 4.95; 95% CI. 1.24-19.80). No significant association was found between physical violence and psychological aggression (AOR= 1.81; 95% CI. 0.55-5.96). In conclusion, pregnant teenagers who are victims of non-violent abuse are equally vulnerable to violent acts. A permanent dialogue with families to promote violence-free education is needed, especially in more disadvantaged areas. Future studies should further explore geographic issues to generate more assertive strategies.

E-commerce growth in Pakistan: A critical review in light of Abhijeet Banerjee’s poverty alleviation theory

This review paper looks at how e-commerce has shown up as a vital means of stimulating productivity and growth in the current digital age, penetrating the markets of most of the world deep without any signs of letting up. Moreover, it also looks at e-commerce growth and its usage in Pakistan in the recent times, its potentiality, and draws a comparison with China’s successful usage of e-commerce to boost productivity and alleviate poverty, allowing rural areas also to reap the benefits the internet provides. Can Pakistan also somehow use e-commerce to do the same and lift out the millions struck in destitution, somehow fixing the economy in the process? Plagued by structural, geographical, educational, lingual, technological, and cultural issues, this paper also does a parallel analysis with Abhijeet Bannerjee’s Poverty Alleviation Theory in hopes of rooting out the shortcomings Pakistan faces. This is done with the intention of identifying what can be done to rectify these glaring issues using an approach that’s palatable to the Pakistani population.

Conceptualization and critical dimensions of inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems

While the concept of entrepreneurial ecosystems has famously been capturing the holistic view of entrepreneurial development, the question of how entrepreneurial ecosystems can specifically foster inclusiveness and advance toward sustainable development goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations is still an underexplored area of research. Despite the fact that scholars have shown a growing interest in defining and measuring entrepreneurial ecosystems, this is still a neglected area of research in the context of marginalized communities. Previously the effectiveness of entrepreneurial ecosystems has largely been focused on aligning skills with opportunities, providing equal accessibility to available geographical resources, and supporting social networks with favourable policies. However, few studies explain social, economic and geographical issues faced by marginalized communities within the debate of entrepreneurial ecosystem. By critically analyzing the literature on entrepreneurial ecosystems, this paper conceptualizes the new construct of inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems and their related dimensions. At the interface research, scholars will create unique positioning by using theoretical advancement. Moreover, policy-makers could align their strategic goals with the purposed inclusive dimensions that transform the socio-economic conditions of marginalized communities.

ANALISA MODEL MARS UNTUK PENANGANAN KORUPSI

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the Family Planning Program (KB) in the use of contraceptives in the UPTD of the Population Control and Family Planning Office of Caringin Sub-district, Sukabumi District. The KB program has an important role in regulating births, marriage age, and increasing family resilience and welfare. This activity involves married couples and requires the support of husbands. Indonesia's high population growth and geographical issues pose challenges to family planning implementation. The interview results show that by 2023, around 79% of people in Caringin Sub-district will have used contraceptives. This shows an increase in community awareness of the program. However, there are still 21% of the community who have not joined the program. The UPTD of the Population Control and Family Planning Office has the responsibility to provide explanations to those who have not joined the program. In this case, it requires maximum understanding and efficient use of the budget. The family planning program in the use of contraceptives in the UPTD Dinas Pengendalian Penduduk dan Keluarga Berencana Kecamatan Caringin Kabupaten Sukabumi has been running quite well. Public awareness of the program has increased, and the services provided are effective. Coordination with related agencies and directed procedures also play an important role in the success of this program.

Asymmetric patterns in territorial cooperation between core and periphery: The participation of Central and Eastern Europe in transnational and interregional cooperation programmes

AbstractThe study deals with the issue of core–periphery relations in the European Union, investigating its patterns in relation to the participation of Central and Eastern European (CEE) member states in European Territorial Cooperation (ETC) programmes between 2007 and 2020. Core–periphery patterns do exist in the European space, where besides the North‐Western core (‘Core’), there are two distinct peripheries, CEE and Southern Europe. The peripheral position is reflected in the weak performance of CEE in European‐wide RDI networks subsidised by the EU. On the basis of the KEEP database, the study analyses the signs of core–periphery relations by identifying whether there is asymmetry in the participation of CEE and Core countries in cooperation projects under the transnational (INTERREG B) and interregional (INTERREG C) strands (together, TI) of ETC. The findings of the study show that there is a significant difference in the forms of involvement of actors from North‐Western Europe and CEE in the TI programmes. Actors from CEE countries are very motivated to become involved in TI projects. However, they are significantly underrepresented in lead partner positions, especially in funding. The study's results suggest that participation activity patterns are significantly asymmetric in TI programmes, showing signs of a core–periphery dynamic even in such place‐based, cohesion‐oriented programmes. The consequence is that the articulation of geographic characteristics, special needs and issues associated with CEE is limited as they play a rather adaptive and imitating role in those territorial cooperation programmes that are influential in discourses and policies about territorial development in the European arena.