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New Challenge for Geography: Landscape Dimensions of Sustainable Development
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A special issue should be dedicated to the 70th birthday anniversary of Prof. Nikoloz Beruchashvili – a famous Georgian geographer and cartographer, PhD in Geography at the Chair of Department of Cartography and Geoinformatics of Tbilisi State University, the Chair of the International Geographical Union’s Commission on Landscape Analysis.http://iclds.tsu.ge/en
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In the 1970s, Dr. Beruchashvili organized and managed a program of annual observations on the dynamics of landscapes at Martkopi physical-geographical center and also seasonal observation centers for different landscapes of Georgia. He also organized expeditions to the Caucasus and different parts of the World. He established air observations of the landscape conditions to study its dynamics. On the basis of these observations, he developed a spatial-temporal concept of landscapes. He introduced some terms to landscape science (such are geomasses, geohorizons, vertical structure, stexes - daily conditions, etc.) and developed main principles. He published more than 220 scientific works, 28 of them are monographs (Tbilisi, Paris, Moscow).
As a researcher, N. Beruchashvili visited and worked in 60 countries of the World. In 1975-1976, he did a special course at Paris VII University in France. In 1987-2005, he was invited to give lectures and did scientific works at different Universities (Warsaw, Sofia, University in Brno, Toulouse, Grenoble, etc.).
He contributed to the introduction and development of the GIS-technologies in geographical researches in Georgia, as well as establishment of Chair of Geoinformatics at Tbilisi State University, Georgia. For the total period of his working at the Tbilisi State University, he organized a number of international forums. His students and scientific followers are working in different branches of geography and cartography, and they also work successfully in tourism, land cadaster, statistics, military analysis, urban planning, etc.
The special issue dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Prof. Nikoloz Beruchashvili should discuss modern problems of landscape science and related fields of knowledge.
The journal should encompass a broad spectrum of geography, and therefore, several areas are identified which will be given a particular priority: landscape science, landscape planning, landscape management, physical geography, cartography and information technology applications in geography, human geography, political geography, landscape ecology and environmental studies, historical geography, toponymy, state borders and other related subjects.
All papers will be original, not published in the past. In addition, the manuscripts will be compiled in a form of original and review papers, or as short notes.
The papers are selected for publication in this special issue through blind review.
Aims and Scope:
Publishing the most exciting and significant researches and sharing international experience and researches about all aspects of landscape science and related fields of knowledge and earth sciences in general;
Honoring the memory of a famous Georgian geographer and cartographer, Prof. Nikoloz Beruchashvili.
02Meet the Guest Editors
Our distinguished editors bring deep subject-matter expertise to curate high-quality research and ensure a rigorous peer-review process.
Lead Guest Editor
Dali Nikolaishvili
Department of Geography, Faculty of Cartography and Geomorphology, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Guest Editor
Irma Kveladze
Department of Civil Engineering, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
Guest Editor
Andrey Kushlin
Forestry Department, Food and Agriculture Organization, Rome, Italy
Guest Editor
Annette Otte, Prof. Dr. Dr. habil. Dr. h. c. (TSU)
Agricultural Sciences, Nutritional Sciences, and Environmental Management, Justus-Liebig-University, Landscape Ecology and Resources Management, Giessen, Germany
Guest Editor
Renato Henriques
Earth Sciences Centre, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
Guest Editor
Walter J Ammann
Global Risk Forum GRF Davos, Switzerland
Guest Editor
Akhmetkal Medeu
Institute of Geography in Kazakhstan, Almati, Kazakhstan
Guest Editor
Recep Efe
Geography Department, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Balikresir University, Balikesir, Turkey
Guest Editor
Mariam Elizbarashvili
Department of Geography, Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Guest Editor
Nino Chikhradze
Vakhushti Bagrationi Institute of Geography, Department of Geomorphology and Geoecology, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Guest Editor
Nana Bolashvili
Vakhushti Bagrationi Institute of Geography, Tbilisi, Georgia
Guest Editor
Revaz Gachechiladze
Corresponding member, Georgian National Academy of Sciences, Dep. of Earth Sciences; Prof., Dr., Dep. of Human Geography at Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, GEORGIA, Georgia
Guest Editor
Vitaly Bratkov
Geography/Cartography and Geoinformatics Faculty, Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography (MIIGAiK), Moscow, Russian Federation
Guest Editor
Gregory Isachenko
Institute of Earth Sciences, Saint-Petersburg State University, Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation
03Published Articles
The following articles have been published in this special issue.
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Scientific Heritage of Professor Nikoloz Beruchashvili (1947-2006)
Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5-1, October 2017Pages: 111-122Received: 17 July 2017Accepted: 18 July 2017Published: 1 September 2017DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2017060501.25Downloads:Views:Abstract: A special issue “New Challenge for Geography: Landscape Dimensions of Sustainable Development” (journal; “Earth Sciences”) is dedicated to the 70th birthday anniversary of Prof. Nikoloz (Niko) Beruchashvili – a famous Georgian geographer and cartographer, PhD in Geography at the Chair of Department of Cartography and Geoinformatics of Tbilisi State... Show More -
Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5-1, October 2017Pages: 93-110Received: 4 August 2017Accepted: 7 August 2017Published: 23 August 2017DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2017060501.24Downloads:Views:Abstract: Collected data were separated in three generalized subsystem: environment (its main elements: air, land and water) as an Abiotic subsystems; flora and fauna, as the elements of a Biotic subsystem and Cultural environment, as a third subsystem, with its historical-cultural heritage and existing infrastructure. Interpretation and evaluation of the da... Show More
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Monthly Variations of Rainfall Erosivity (R factor) in Shida Kartli, Georgia
Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5-1, October 2017Pages: 87-92Received: 28 June 2017Accepted: 29 June 2017Published: 21 August 2017DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2017060501.23Downloads:Views:Abstract: Soil erosion is a global problem that tends to become more extreme on the background of climate change. Rainfall is one the main drivers of soil erosion. One of the best indicators of the potential erosion risks is the rainfall-runoff erosivity factor (R) of the revised universal soil loss equation (RUSLE). Shida Kartli is one of the main agrarian ... Show More -
Basic Factors of Climate Peculiarities Formation and Climatic Zoning of Samtskhe-Javakheti
Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5-1, October 2017Pages: 83-86Received: 18 July 2017Accepted: 19 July 2017Published: 9 August 2017DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2017060501.22Downloads:Views:Abstract: In the article the main factors: solar radiation, atmosphere’ circulation processes and relief defining the climate features of Samtskhe-Javakheti are discussed. On the basis of mentioned factor analysis, it is revealed that their impact and intensity is changed according territory and by seasons. This difference and weather particular conditions c... Show More -
Adaptive Sustainable Management of Forests in Borjomi
Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5-1, October 2017Pages: 73-82Received: 4 July 2017Accepted: 5 July 2017Published: 9 August 2017DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2017060501.21Downloads:Views:Abstract: The study of Borjomi forest is based on number of topics/issues including Landscape-Ecological Carcass (LEC) of Borjomi Municipaliy for Planning the Forest Use, which was developed by Prof. Nikoloz Beruchashvili. The study also includes social recerch that allows complex analyzing and evaluating the following issues: Forestry problems (general, the... Show More -
Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5-1, October 2017Pages: 68-72Received: 1 July 2017Accepted: 4 July 2017Published: 2 August 2017DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2017060501.20Downloads:Views:Abstract: Urbanization has significant effect on the environment, management of water resources and waste systems, air pollution, road infrastructure etc. Tbilisi water reservoir is an important recreational resource that is why the assessment of its ecological and qualitative state is necessary for implementation of available resource potential. Assessment ... Show More
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Effective Ways to Improve Agro-Ecological Conditions of Vine – Kakheti Region
Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5-1, October 2017Pages: 62-67Received: 31 May 2017Accepted: 1 June 2017Published: 2 August 2017DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2017060501.19Downloads:Views:Abstract: The aim of our research was to improve the agro-ecological conditions of viticulture in Kakheti region in the way of changing the physical properties of soil. As it is well known, the climatic conditions and soil peculiarities determine the quality of the produced grapes and wine. Academician F. Davitaia mentioned that the species of vine and the p... Show More -
Subtropical-Humid Agro Landscape Zoning of Adjara Region by Multifactor Approach
Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5-1, October 2017Pages: 31-37Received: 1 June 2017Accepted: 2 June 2017Published: 17 July 2017DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2017060501.15Downloads:Views:Abstract: Physical and geographical factor are the main for Agro-Resource Assessment, which is multi-criterion and multidimensional. We considered a multi-faceted approach to optimal solution for solving this task. It has been possible to improve geographical (complex) research, agro landscape zoning of territory, optimal evaluation of natural conditions, as... Show More -
Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5-1, October 2017Pages: 38-48Received: 14 June 2017Accepted: 19 June 2017Published: 17 July 2017DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2017060501.16Downloads:Views:Abstract: The paper considers diversity, systematic-geographical, ecotopologic (biotopologic) structure and peculiarities of hypsometric distribution of the endemic flora in the high-mountain phytolandscapes in the western (Abkhazia, Samegrelo), central (Svaneti, Racha-Lechkhumi, Shida Kartli, Khevi) and eastern (Khevsureti, Tusheti, Mountainous Kakheti) par... Show More
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Soviet Toponymy: The History and the Present
Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5-1, October 2017Pages: 49-55Received: 16 June 2017Accepted: 19 June 2017Published: 17 July 2017DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2017060501.17Downloads:Views:Abstract: The article identifies the scales of the Soviet toponymy (macro-toponyms and toponyms as such) in Georgia and some geographical peculiarities of their territorial distribution. The study was undertaken in several stages: (1) identification and analysis of the general list of Soviet toponyms (according to the geographical background, naming circumst... Show More -
The Geographic Reference Atlas of Georgia: Basic Principles
Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5-1, October 2017Pages: 56-61Received: 22 June 2017Accepted: 26 June 2017Published: 17 July 2017DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2017060501.18Downloads:Views:Abstract: Developing the national atlases as a main goal of geography has been determined by the 18th International Geographical Congress in Rio-de-Janeiro in 1965. The interest to create thematic complex atlases was increased. The first and the second National Atlases of Georgia show a high level of the exploration of the nature, population, economy and his... Show More -
Present Landscapes and Their Ecological States in the Ore Mining Region of Chiatura
Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5-1, October 2017Pages: 8-16Received: 6 May 2017Accepted: 8 May 2017Published: 11 July 2017DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2017060501.12Downloads:Views:Abstract: Comprehensive studies have been carried out in the manganese deposit areas in Chiatura. The studies showed changes in separate components of the nature – relief, air, water, soil, which have taken place due to anthropogenic, namely, technogenic influence and peculiarities of ecological states of the components. Using literary sources, expedition ma... Show More -
Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5-1, October 2017Pages: 17-22Received: 8 May 2017Accepted: 10 May 2017Published: 11 July 2017DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2017060501.13Downloads:Views:Abstract: The study of the forest dynamics of Georgia’s landscapes is based on the analysis spatial-temporal concept of natural-territorial complexes (NTCs), which was developed by Prof. Nikoloz Beruchashvili. This question allows analyzing and evaluating the following issues: forest resource potential of landscapes and restoration of the retrospective pictu... Show More
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Climatology and Historical Trends in Tropical Nights over the Georgian Territory
Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5-1, October 2017Pages: 23-30Received: 17 May 2017Accepted: 18 May 2017Published: 11 July 2017DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2017060501.14Downloads:Views:Abstract: Based on the materials of observation of 50 meteorological stations of Georgia for the period between 1936-2013, research has been made of geography, structure, intensity, duration and dynamics of tropical nights on the Georgian territory. Nights are considered tropical if minimum air temperature is above 20°C (TR20). Tropical nights are most wides... Show More -
Javakheti Plateau – New Tourist Area of Republic of Georgia
Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5-1, October 2017Pages: 1-7Received: 13 May 2017Accepted: 15 May 2017Published: 9 June 2017DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2017060501.11Downloads:Views:Abstract: Javakheti, a historical province of Georgia, is a region of complex natural conditions, distinctive landscape and a unique limnographic network. Eight protected areas have been established in this region during the last 20 years. In the past, a variety of reasons hindered tourism development in this region, leaving it substantially behind other reg... Show More
