Spatial data are fundamental for borderland analyses of geography, natural resources, demography, politics, economy, and culture. As the spatial data used in borderland research usually cover the borderland regions of several neighboring countries, it is difficult for anyone research institution of government to collect them. Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI) is a highly successful metho...

This paper meant to provoke discussion, and not to purport any strong knowledge claims argues that journalistic practice in the borderland between science and politics tends to mirror and reinforce outdated conventions about science and politics. Journalistic transportation of risk-facts is seen as one instance of this. Furthermore, it is argued that to come anywhere near to an ideal of public ...

This glossary focuses on the "borderland" between demography, economic history, economic theory, and epidemiology

Borderland regions are special areas and deserve more attention in global sustainable development. Reliable geo-information and effective analysis tools are requested to support borderlands studies through the integrated utilization of geospatial analysis, web service, as well as the other domain-specific expertise. This paper has reviewed the state-of-the-art of geospatial information sciences...

The inhabitants of the former South–Eastern territories Second Polish Republic actively participate in organisations such as “borderland societies.” They initiate and coordinate many valuable activities, which are largely related to preservation material intangible cultural heritage Borderlands. aim planned Centre for Research Documentation Cultural Natural Heritage Borderlands would be documen...

Africa is commonly marginalized in global social studies, whether of present or past. This essay makes the case for the substantial importance of Africa through a systematic comparison with Eurasia. It documents the large area and the relatively dense population of Africa, in past and present, as compared with Eurasia and also with the Americas. The essay gives particular attention both to sub-...