This study delves into the nuanced realm of medical geography, focusing on the intricate interplay between geographical factors and public health outcomes in the Samarkand and Navoi regions of Uzbekistan. Over the decades, the field of medical geography has evolved, embracing a holistic...

This paper explores regional planning as an applied field of practice in Africa, where it is observed as a failed project or a flawed endeavour. In theory, regional planning (the practice) is based on regional science (the field of study) from which regional policy and regional development flow....

Location analytics have been a mainstay in regional science since its inception. Why? Perhaps the biggest reason is the ability to tease out important spatial heterogeneity nuances, but also to communicate geographically oriented analysis, planning, management and policy issues in rigorous ways,...

The EU's green and digital agendas highlight the need to leverage new actions for more sustainable mobility and innovation, to improve the efficiency of the overall economy. The EU Green Deal aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, with a significant contribution required from the...

This investigation quantifies the levels of cultural tightness and looseness prevalent in European societies, focusing on NUTS-2 regional divisions. Cultural dynamics occupy a pivotal role in shaping individual decision-making, particularly when addressing global risks like pandemics,...

Im Auftrag des Ministeriums für Wirtschaft, Infrastruktur, Tourismus und Arbeit (MV) führt die vorliegende Studie eine umfassende Bestandsanalyse des Handwerks im Bundesland Mecklenburg-Vorpommern durch und formuliert zukunftsgerichtete Handlungsempfehlungen. Die Auswertung zielt auf die...

The Innovation Competitiveness of BRICS Countries and the Current Status and Suggestions for brics Cooperation in STI -- Research on the Mechanism of the BRICS Partnership on New Industrial Revolution Innovation Center -- Federal RD Expenditures in Brazil the Last 10 Years -- The Present and the...

We introduce a new methodology to detect and measure economic activity using geospatial data and apply it to steel production, a major industrial pollution source worldwide. Combining plant output data with geospatial data, such as ambient air pollutants, nighttime lights, and temperature, we...

Location Analysis in Simple Economic Activity Stage -- Background and Contents of Analysis in Part I.-Factory Location in Plane Space -- Locational Influence of Competition Modes in Spatial Market -- Factory Location in Circumference Space -- Location Analysis of Economic Activities in the...

Chapter 1. Introduction to Sacred Landscape, Pilgrimage and Ritual Practices (Darius Liutikas) -- Chapter 2. Sacred Landscape and Sacred Buildings in Christianity (Darius Liutikas) -- Chapter 3. The evolution of sacred and profane spaces within the built environment (Ruth Dowson) -- Chapter 4....

Chapter 1. Introduction (Peter Batey) -- Part I. Antecedents of Regional Science -- Chapter 2. Walter Christaller (1893–1969): Originator of Central Place Theory -- Part II. Establishing and Institutionalizing Regional Science -- Chapter 3. Benjamin H. Stevens (1929–1997): Shepherding New...

Das Mobilitätssystem unterliegt gegenwärtig einem tiefgreifenden Wandel. Die Ergebnisse des MoveOn-Szenarios, das im Rahmen des QuBe-Projekts vom Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung (BIBB) und dem IAB gemeinsam mit der Gesellschaft für wirtschaftliche Strukturforschung (GWS) auf Bundesebene...

"Das Mobilitätssystem unterliegt gegenwärtig einem tiefgreifenden Wandel. Die Ergebnisse des MoveOn-Szenarios, das im Rahmen des QuBe-Projekts vom Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung (BIBB) und dem IAB gemeinsam mit der Gesellschaft für wirtschaftliche Strukturforschung (GWS) auf Bundesebene...

This article shows the potentials of georeferenced data for labor market research. We review developments in the literature and highlight areas that can benefit from exploiting georeferenced data. Moreover, we share our experiences in geocoding administrative employment data including wage and...

A common problem in historical research involves harmonizing geographic units across time or different levels of aggregation. One approach is to use " crosswalks" that associate factors located within one geographic unit to different " reference" units based on relative areas . We develop an...

Place-based attachments are important but often overlooked. Place-based attachments can be beneficial but often harm individuals tied to struggling areas. In this address, I discuss my own education and migration experiences and then more generally discuss sense of belonging as a friction to...

Place-based attachments are important but often overlooked. Place-based attachments can be beneficial but often harm individuals tied to struggling areas. In this address, I discuss my own education and migration experiences and then more generally discuss sense of belonging as a friction to...

Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Climate change competitiveness -- Chapter 3. Climate change competitiveness of EU regions – current status -- Chapter 4. Conceptual and methodological specifications -- Chapter 5. Prediction of RCCCI index values under four 2030 and 2100 scenarios --...