Regional science
View article: Entrepreneurship and regional development: the role of clusters
Entrepreneurship and regional development: the role of clusters Open
This dissertation develops and tests the first theoretical model to understand and explain the differential impact of clusters and industrial agglomerations on both entrepreneurship and the relationship between entrepreneurship and develop…
View article: Integrated transport planning and management as a means to ease urban congestion in Saudi Arabian cities: A comparative study of the Dammam Metropolitan Area and the Royal Commission for Jubail City.
Integrated transport planning and management as a means to ease urban congestion in Saudi Arabian cities: A comparative study of the Dammam Metropolitan Area and the Royal Commission for Jubail City. Open
View article: Tourism, territory and transition: Heritage spatialization in Uzbekistan
Tourism, territory and transition: Heritage spatialization in Uzbekistan Open
Purpose This study examines the transformation of Uzbekistan’s tourism geography between 2010 and 2024, emphasizing the shift from rapid spatial expansion to strategic consolidation around h…
View article: The potential of the agricultural sector in Cirebon Regency, Indonesia: Application of LQ, DLQ, and Klassen Typology Methods for the 2020–2024 Period
The potential of the agricultural sector in Cirebon Regency, Indonesia: Application of LQ, DLQ, and Klassen Typology Methods for the 2020–2024 Period Open
This study aims to analyze the role and development of the agricultural sector in Cirebon Regency for the 2020–2024 period using the Location Quotient (LQ), Dynamic Location Quotient (DLQ), and Klassen Typology methods. The data used are t…
View article: Re-scaling Europe: Interrogating Connectivity and Disjunction Across Western, Eastern, Nordic, and Southern Geographies
Re-scaling Europe: Interrogating Connectivity and Disjunction Across Western, Eastern, Nordic, and Southern Geographies Open
This paper undertakes a comprehensive geographical re-evaluation of Europe, examining the intricate interplay of connectivity and disjunction across its traditionally delineated Western, Eastern, Nordic, and Southern regions. Moving beyond…
View article: The Fractal Geographies of Power: Gerrymandering, Internal Borders, and Supranational Disintegration
The Fractal Geographies of Power: Gerrymandering, Internal Borders, and Supranational Disintegration Open
This paper introduces the concept of "fractal geographies of power" to analyze how political power is spatially organized and contested across multiple, nested scales. Focusing on gerrymandering, the creation and enforcement of internal bo…
View article: The Fractal Geographies of Power: Gerrymandering, Internal Borders, and Supranational Disintegration
The Fractal Geographies of Power: Gerrymandering, Internal Borders, and Supranational Disintegration Open
This paper introduces the concept of "fractal geographies of power" to analyze how political power is spatially organized and contested across multiple, nested scales. Focusing on gerrymandering, the creation and enforcement of internal bo…
View article: Re-scaling Europe: Interrogating Connectivity and Disjunction Across Western, Eastern, Nordic, and Southern Geographies
Re-scaling Europe: Interrogating Connectivity and Disjunction Across Western, Eastern, Nordic, and Southern Geographies Open
This paper undertakes a comprehensive geographical re-evaluation of Europe, examining the intricate interplay of connectivity and disjunction across its traditionally delineated Western, Eastern, Nordic, and Southern regions. Moving beyond…
View article: Toward an Integrative Framework of Urban Morphology: Bridging Typomorphological, Sociological, and Morphogenetic Traditions
Toward an Integrative Framework of Urban Morphology: Bridging Typomorphological, Sociological, and Morphogenetic Traditions Open
This research reexamines key urban morphology traditions to develop a cohesive framework connecting form, process, and structure. Through a selective narrative review of key works from 1960 to 2025, this analysis examines the European typo…
View article: Spatial networks of China's specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative medical device firms based on parent–subsidiary contacts: implications for regional health policy
Spatial networks of China's specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative medical device firms based on parent–subsidiary contacts: implications for regional health policy Open
This study examines the spatial structure and determinants of China's specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative (SRDI) medical device industry through parent–subsidiary linkages. By combining social network analysis and geographica…
View article: International Journal of Urban Design and Development
International Journal of Urban Design and Development Open
View article: The 15-minute city in the Global South: Modeling spatial accessibility and measuring social equity across seven major Iranian cities
The 15-minute city in the Global South: Modeling spatial accessibility and measuring social equity across seven major Iranian cities Open
View article: Discussion on Digital Protection and Inheritance Strategy of Rural Cultural Heritage
Discussion on Digital Protection and Inheritance Strategy of Rural Cultural Heritage Open
With the acceleration of urbanization and modernization, rural cultural heritage is facing unprecedented challenges. In order to effectively protect and inherit these precious cultural resources, this paper systematically analyzes the appl…
View article: Bibliometric analysis of advances in heritage resilience at the district scale
Bibliometric analysis of advances in heritage resilience at the district scale Open
View article: The Russian World in the Scientific and Socio-cultural Space
The Russian World in the Scientific and Socio-cultural Space Open
The article analyzes approaches to the interpretation of the concept of the Russian World. It examines the historical evolution of the concept, its role in shaping identity, and its geopolitical aspects. The article identifies the strength…
View article: The Geometries of Expansion: Umayyad Forging of a Transcontinental Space
The Geometries of Expansion: Umayyad Forging of a Transcontinental Space Open
The Umayyad Caliphate (661-750 CE) presided over one of the most remarkable periods of transcontinental expansion in history, extending its dominion from the Iberian Peninsula in the west to the Indus River and Central Asia in the east. Th…
View article: Çalışan Yoksulluğunun Ekonomik ve Mali Belirleyicileri: AB ve Türkiye Değerlendirmesi
Çalışan Yoksulluğunun Ekonomik ve Mali Belirleyicileri: AB ve Türkiye Değerlendirmesi Open
Neoliberal politikalar, sermaye ile emek arasındaki güç dengesini sermaye lehine değiştirmiş ve bölüşüm adaletsizliğinin daha da derinleşmesine sebep olmuştur. Bu dönemin en tahrip edici etkileri ise işçi sınıfı üzerinde görülmüştür. Öyle …
View article: The Geometries of Expansion: Umayyad Forging of a Transcontinental Space
The Geometries of Expansion: Umayyad Forging of a Transcontinental Space Open
The Umayyad Caliphate (661-750 CE) presided over one of the most remarkable periods of transcontinental expansion in history, extending its dominion from the Iberian Peninsula in the west to the Indus River and Central Asia in the east. Th…
View article: The Absolutist Calculus: Demographic and Economic Modeling of the Edict of Nantes Revocation
The Absolutist Calculus: Demographic and Economic Modeling of the Edict of Nantes Revocation Open
This paper presents an "Absolutist Calculus" framework to quantitatively assess the demographic and economic consequences of the Edict of Nantes Revocation in 1685. By integrating historical demographic data with economic modeling techniqu…
View article: The Equilibrium Lock: Why Hispanic Civil Law Countries Don't Converge
The Equilibrium Lock: Why Hispanic Civil Law Countries Don't Converge Open
Description: This dataset presents a comprehensive analysis of the heterogeneous trajectories of property rights in Spanish civil law countries from 2007 to 2025. The research explores the dynamics of institutional change …
View article: Infrastructural Asia: Power, Mobility, and the Material Production of Transregional Space
Infrastructural Asia: Power, Mobility, and the Material Production of Transregional Space Open
This paper critically examines the intricate relationship between infrastructure development, shifting power dynamics, and evolving patterns of mobility in Asia, arguing these elements collectively shape and materially produce transregiona…
View article: Low-carbon City Pilot and Urban Green Innovation: From the Perspective of Ecological Attention
Low-carbon City Pilot and Urban Green Innovation: From the Perspective of Ecological Attention Open
In response to global climate challenges and the pursuit of sustainable development, low-carbon city pilots (LCCP) have become a critical instrument for China to achieve its carbon peaking and neutrality goals. This study empirically inves…
View article: Land Dynamics And Issues Of Social Inclusion: Rethinking Sustainable Metropolitanization Of Greater Lomé Beyond Institutional Constraints
Land Dynamics And Issues Of Social Inclusion: Rethinking Sustainable Metropolitanization Of Greater Lomé Beyond Institutional Constraints Open
Greater Lomé is experiencing rapid population growth and significant urban expansion. Covering an area of 425.6 km², it has a density of only 71 inhabitants per hectare, posing substantial institutional challenges to sustainable metropolit…
View article: The Fragile Pareto: Smart Cities, Gentrification, and the Shifting Sands of Urban Hierarchy
The Fragile Pareto: Smart Cities, Gentrification, and the Shifting Sands of Urban Hierarchy Open
The rise of smart cities promises urban efficiency and improved quality of life through technological advancements. However, this techno-optimistic narrative often overlooks a critical social paradox: the exacerbation of gentrification and…
View article: Geodetic Echoes: Historicizing Datums and Projections in Contemporary Cartographic Futures
Geodetic Echoes: Historicizing Datums and Projections in Contemporary Cartographic Futures Open
This paper critically examines the historical development and enduring influence of geodetic datums and map projections on contemporary cartographic practices and future geospatial technologies. We introduce the concept of "geodetic echoes…
View article: D6.5. Consolidated outcomes of TransformAr: Innovation Packages
D6.5. Consolidated outcomes of TransformAr: Innovation Packages Open
Europe is facing an increasing prevalence and risk of climate disasters like extreme weather events and floods. The goal of this report is to consolidate the work done in the EU Horizon 2020 project TransformAr, one of the first research p…
View article: Spectral Analysis of Connectivity in European Macro-Regions
Spectral Analysis of Connectivity in European Macro-Regions Open
This paper presents a spectral analysis of connectivity patterns within and among European macro-regions, aiming to unveil underlying structural properties that influence regional cohesion and development. Utilizing a network science appro…
View article: Evaluating the coupling coordination between Healthy Beijing initiative and economic development
Evaluating the coupling coordination between Healthy Beijing initiative and economic development Open
Background and objective Health and economic development are pivotal elements underpinning societal progress, with intricate mutual influences. Under China’s “Healthy China” Initiative, the “Healthy Beijing Initiative” plays a crucial role…
View article: Urban Agriculture: Perceived Potentials and Critical Issues in Italy and Singapore
Urban Agriculture: Perceived Potentials and Critical Issues in Italy and Singapore Open
Urban agriculture (UA), the practice of cultivating, processing, and distributing food in and around urban areas, is a process that can grow, mature, and become attuned to urban dynamics only by involving the citizenry, the people who inve…
View article: Transport-Node-Based Performance Indicators and Tourism Infrastructure Strategies in Historic Cultural Districts
Transport-Node-Based Performance Indicators and Tourism Infrastructure Strategies in Historic Cultural Districts Open
Historic and cultural districts serve as important carriers of urban heritage, but increasing tourist flows have placed growing demands on the capacity of their tourism infrastructure. This study constructs a node-based evaluation framewor…