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Volume XV |
Hydrology, Various

Global trends in watersheds prioritization – a bibliometric analysis

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Abstract: The prioritizing of watersheds is a significant concern for researchers and decision-makers in the context of intensifying hydrological and geomorphological processes. Consequently, implementing territorial management measures has become a priority. The main objective of this paper is to conduct a quantitative analysis of scientific production over time at the global level, through bibliometric methods. A total of 957 scientific and review articles addressing the concept of “prioritization of watersheds” were identified in the Web of Science database. Using the VOSviewer application, trends, co-authorship relationships, country distribution, leading authors, and citation counts were evaluated. The results indicate a steady increase in the number of publications between 1993 and 2025, with 2021 recording the highest number at 114 publications. The most productive countries in terms of publications are India and the USA, with American articles receiving the highest number of citations (8,618) and exhibiting the most extensive collaboration network. Nevertheless, India stands out with two publications each exceeding 400 citations. The involvement of researchers from 55 countries across six habitable continents, each contributing at least three articles, highlights the widespread interest in watershed prioritization. Accordingly, this study suggests future directions for applying the concept and for selecting journals and collaborators to facilitate interventions aimed at sustainable watershed management.

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Full article 10.5775/fg.2026.1.3772Dates:
Received: 02-02-2026 Accepted: 11-05-2026 Printed: 30-06-2026 Online: 04-09-2026
Affiliations:
  • 1 University of Bucharest, Faculty of Geography, ”Simion Mehedinti” Doctoral School, 1 Nicolae Bălcescu, 010041, Bucharest, Romania
  • 2 University of Bucharest, Faculty of Geography, Department of Geomorphology-Pedology-Geomatics, 1 Nicolae Bălcescu, 010041, Bucharest, Romania
  • 3 University of Craiova, Faculty of Sciences, Geography Department, 13 A.I. Cuza Street, 200585, Craiova, Romania
Corresponding author:
  • ioana.pastor@s.unibuc.ro
Author contributions: Conceptualization, IP, AN and SB; methodology, IP, AN and SB; formal analysis, IP, AN and SB; investigation, IP, AN and SB; writing—original draft preparation, IP; writing—review and editing, AN and SB. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.Declaration of interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Citation:
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Funding: This research received no external funding.
Copyright: © 2026 The Author(s). Published by Forum geografic.
Provided under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives License.
Open Access article.
Volume XV |
Various

The impact of using Google Earth Pro on the development of geography-specific competencies in different educational contexts

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Abstract: The purpose of this research is to analyse the impact of using the Google Earth Pro application on the development of Geography-specific competences among lower secondary school students. The experiment on teaching geography with Google Earth Pro was conducted simultaneously in two different educational environments, in Belgium and Romania. The study was designed as an experimental model with a pre-test and post-test applied to the entire sample, which consisted of an experimental group and a control group.
The research follows a mixed-methods approach, as the data were analysed both qualitatively and quantitatively. The statistical analysis involved the application of nonparametric tests to compare the median distribution (Mann-Whitney U test), frequency, and means between groups, as well as the calculation of the effect size (Cohen’s d) for each item.
The statistical tests validated all three research hypotheses: (1) the use of Google Earth Pro produced a significant change in the formation of Geography-specific competences; (2) Google Earth Pro had a significant impact on the development of geographical competences among lower secondary students; and (3) the effect size of the intervention—teaching geography with Google Earth Pro—was statistically significant in shaping these competences.Google Earth Pro influenced the development of competences such as the interpretation of graphic representations, the ability to construct explanatory arguments, and spatial skills in both samples (Belgian and Romanian). The comparative analysis of the two samples from Belgium and Romania, belonging to different educational contexts, revealed some differences regarding the level of spatial skill formation—Belgian students encountered greater difficulties in developing this ability. The competence of constructing explanatory arguments was better developed within the Romanian experimental group.

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Full article 10.5775/fg.2026.1.3765Dates:
Received: 27-03-2026 Accepted: 30-06-2026 Printed: 30-06-2026 Online: 04-09-2026
Affiliations:
  • 1 University of Mons, Department of Education and Learning Sciences, Mons, Belgium & Technical College “Dimitrie Ghika”, Comănești, Romania & Bacău County School Inspectorate, Bacău, Romania
  • 2 University of Mons, Department of Education and Learning Sciences, Mons, Belgium
Corresponding author:
  • marioarapascu1@gmail.com
Author contributions: Conceptualization, MP and ND; methodology, MP and NP; validation, MP; formal analysis, MP; investigation, MP and NP; writing—original draft preparation, MP; writing—review and editing, MP and ND; supervision, ND. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.Declaration of interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Citation:
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Funding: This paper is an output of the science project COLABTEACH, supported by an Marie Skłodowska Curie Action -H2020 – MSCA COFUND C2W, Grant from European Commission, grant number 101034383.Acknowledgements: Grateful thanks are given to the reviewers and editors who have helped shape this document to be readable for its audience, to all collaborating teachers who contributed to this research.
Copyright: © 2026 The Author(s). Published by Forum geografic.
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Open Access article.
Volume XV |
Human and economic geography, Various

The role of geographic and socio-demographic factors in socio-cultural adaptability of international students

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Abstract: International students constitute a temporary population within the host country. In the age of increasing global mobility, societal fluidity, and the internationalization of higher education, studying abroad requires complex adaptation to new academic and socio-cultural environments. Focusing on the Serbian context, this paper examines the relations between international students’ geographic and socio-demographic characteristics and changes in various aspects of their lives and personalities following their experiences abroad, particularly as influenced by socio-cultural adaptation and cross-cultural interaction. Data were collected using Limesurvey. Statistical analyses included a series of t-tests and a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The findings are interpreted within the frameworks of acculturation theory and cross-cultural adaptation theory.
The results indicate that most respondents view studying abroad as transformative, with nearly half reporting significant personal change. Geographic factors, such as country and continent of origin, and socio-demographic characteristics, including sex, age, education level attaining abroad, and length of stay, influence both the nature and extent of these changes following their study abroad experiences.

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Full article 10.5775/fg.2026.1.3763Dates:
Received: 25-03-2026 Accepted: 07-06-2026 Printed: 30-06-2026 Online: 04-09-2026
Affiliations:
  • 1 Institute of Social Sciences, Centre for Demographic Research, Kraljice Natalije 45, Belgrade, Serbia
Corresponding author:
  • vlukic@idn.org.rs
Declaration of interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Citation:
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Funding: This research was supported by the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia, GRANT No 1434, IS-MIGaIN, and was written as part of the 2026 Research Program of the Institute of Social Sciences with the support of the Ministry of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia.
Copyright: © 2026 The Author(s). Published by Forum geografic.
Provided under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives License.
Open Access article.
Volume XV |
Various

Bibliometric analysis of forced migration

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Abstract: This bibliometric analysis systematically examines the evolution of scientific research on forced migration between 1974 and 2025. Using data extracted from the Scopus database and processed through the Bibliometrix package in R, the study investigates publication trajectories, international collaboration patterns, and thematic developments across five decades. The analysis aims to identify major research areas, influential authors and institutions, and emerging conceptual directions within this geographically diverse field. Results indicate a steady and substantial growth in scholarly output, with an annual growth rate of 9.41% and an average of 15.56 citations per document, reflecting the increasing global relevance of displacement as a social, political, and humanitarian challenge. Collaboration networks show strong academic linkages among Europe, North America, and parts of Asia, although notable regional disparities persist, particularly in areas heavily affected by displacement but underrepresented in academic production. Thematic clustering and Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA) reveal three dominant research fields, including determinants and governance of migration, humanitarian responses and conflict induced displacement, and typologies and trajectories of forced migration. These findings clarify the field’s conceptual landscape and emphasize the need for broader international engagement and increased research contributions from understudied regions. The analysis offers a structured foundation for future investigations and supports the development of more informed and context sensitive approaches to understanding contemporary displacement dynamics.

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Full article 10.5775/fg.2026.1.3761Dates:
Received: 15-05-2026 Accepted: 30-06-2026 Printed: 30-06-2026 Online: 04-09-2026
Affiliations:
  • 1 Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Faculty of Geography and Geology, Doctoral School of Geosciences, Carol I Boulevard, No. 11, 700506, Iasi, Romania
  • 2 Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Faculty of Geography and Geology, Carol I Boulevard, No. 11, 700506, Iasi, Romania
Corresponding author:
  • lucianbratu99@gmail.com
Author contributions: Conceptualization, methodology, data curation, writing, LB; supervision, review, IM. All authors have read and agreed to the published.Declaration of interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Citation:
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Funding: This research received no external funding.
Copyright: © 2026 The Author(s). Published by Forum geografic.
Provided under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives License.
Open Access article.
Volume XIV |
Various

Mapping the fear-scape of the University of Benin: spatial and social dimensions of perceived safety and their implications for campus life

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Abstract: Fear significantly shapes mobility, learning, and social interaction on university campuses, yet it is rarely analysed as a spatial phenomenon within Nigerian higher-education environments. This study examines the fear-scape of the University of Benin’s Ugbowo Campus, focusing on how environmental design, residential context, and temporal conditions interact to structure students’ perceptions of insecurity. A mixed-method embedded research design was employed. Quantitative data were collected through structured surveys and analysed using Student’s t-tests, MANOVA, correlation and regression analyses, and Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) in ArcGIS to model the spatial distribution of fear. Qualitative narratives were used to contextualise and explain observed spatial and statistical patterns. Results reveal temporal and spatial variation in fear perception. Mean fear levels are significantly higher at night (p < .001), with KDE mapping identifying persistent night-time hotspots around hostels (Halls 1–5), the ICT, Life Sciences corridor, and the Faculty of Agriculture areas which are characterised by weak lighting, limited natural surveillance, and ambiguous territorial cues. Correlation analysis shows a strong inverse relationship between fear and perceived security (night-time r = −.401), while regression results indicate that environmental and locational factors explain fear more effectively than demographic characteristics, accounting for approximately 13% of variance. Although women, married respondents, and off-campus residents report higher fear levels, residential context and spatial conditions emerge as the most consistent predictors. Qualitative findings corroborate these results, revealing avoidance of evening lectures, restricted mobility, and reduced social participation in high-fear zones. The study demonstrates that fear on campus is spatially produced and environmentally reinforced, rather than solely individual or demographic in origin. Practically, the findings supported targeted lighting upgrades, surveillance placement, and spatial reconfiguration within identified fear hotspots as concrete planning responses. This established a transferable, spatially grounded model for campus safety intervention rather than generalised security enhancement.

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Full article 10.5775/fg.2025.3730.dDates:
Received: 30-10-2025 Accepted: 30-11-2025 Printed: 30-12-2025 Online: 30-12-2025
Affiliations:
  • 1 Department of Geography and Disaster Risk Management, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Corresponding author:
  • jolly.egharevba@uniben.edu
Author contributions: Conceptualization, J.O.E.; methodology, J.O.E.; formal analysis, J.O.E.; investigation, J.O.E.; writing – original draft, J.O.E.; Proof Reading, P.V.O. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.Declaration of interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Citation:
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Funding: This research received no external funding.
Copyright: © 2025 The Author(s). Published by Forum geografic.
Provided under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives License.
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