Geography as a Transdisciplinary Science in a Changing World
A special issue of Geographies (ISSN 2673-7086).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 July 2026 | Viewed by 255
Special Issue Editor
2. Saudi Geological Survey, National Program of Earthquakes and Volcanoes, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
3. Institute of Earth Physics and Space Science, Lithosphere Research Group, Sopron, Hungary
4. The Geoconservation Trust Aoteroa Pacific, Opotiki, New Zealand
Interests: volcano geology; volcano geomorphology; explosive volcanism; hydrovolcanism; volcaniclastic sedimentation; social geology; geoheritage; geoconservation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Geographies (MDPI) is launching a Special Issue to mark its inclusion in the Web of Science journal citation platform and the receipt of its first impact factor and high ranking within the field of geography. Over the past century, the discipline of geography has undergone significant changes, evolving from an intersection of the exact and social sciences into a prominent research area for spatial information across a wide range of topics. Modern geography differs greatly from that of previous eras, with its research now serving as a major source of information for addressing complex societal issues related to global and planetary changes, climate change, biodiversity and habitat loss, and aspects of human–environment interactions.
In the rapidly changing landscape of geographic research, studies now cover a broad spectrum of subjects. Geography increasingly analyzes current surface processes with implications that extend to multiple time scales, offering new research directions, including philosophical considerations. The field now integrates advanced technologies into traditional knowledge and social geosciences, exploring the connections between humans, societies, and place.
Measuring abstract and emotional aspects of geography, including the importance of the sense of place, requires innovative approaches combining technology and social science in a transdisciplinary framework. As society encounters ongoing challenges, geography is positioned as an important discipline for supporting societal resilience and understanding the relationship between the geosphere, biosphere, and human communities. Given this background, we invite authors to submit manuscripts reflecting the transdisciplinary character of geography. The aim of this Issue is to collect research demonstrating how geography can be redefined for the future and continue to develop alongside other core scientific fields.
Prof. Dr. Karoly Nemeth
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- geomorphosites
- geoheritage
- geodiversity
- terrain analysis
- GIS
- geosystem services
- sense of place
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