The Establishment Of Turf Farming In Tsukuba City, Japan,
2025
The University of Tsukuba
The Establishment Of Turf Farming In Tsukuba City, Japan, Atsushi Onodera, Shizue Kamikihara, Takehiro Morimoto
The Geographical Bulletin
Formative processes of a turf producing region are examined in Tsukuba City, the leading turf producing area in Japan. Turf production in Tsukuba City is carried out together by turf traders and landscape gardeners. Due to the urbanization of Tsukuba City, almost all farms are now operated part time. Since even elderly farmers can easily produce turf, turf production has become a widely accepted activity. Moreover, a golf course construction boom has lead to a greater demand in turf production and to high prices of turf.
Volume 36-1 Complete Issue,
2025
Eastern Michigan
University
Volume 36-1 Complete Issue, C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
Volume 36-1 Complete Issue
Farm Chemicals As Indicators Of Sediment Sources In Iowa Rivers,
2025
University of Iowa
Farm Chemicals As Indicators Of Sediment Sources In Iowa Rivers, Edward N. Nealson, George P. Malanson
The Geographical Bulletin
Determination of the source of sediment in rivers and streams is important in order to effectively implement a program to reduce its concentration. This project uses agricultural chemicals as indicators of current sources of sediment from farm fields in the Cedar River, Iowa watershed. We hypothesized that the relations of sediment, nitrogen, and phosphorous yields to precipitation would indicate whether sediment originated from erosion of fields or from channel bank erosion of floodplains. The changes in sediment, nitrate, and phosphorus in the channel in response to rainfall events were determined. In simple regressions, all three variables have similar slopes when …
Agricultural Drought Mitigation In Carroll County, Maryland,
2025
Towson State University
Agricultural Drought Mitigation In Carroll County, Maryland, Teresa Kaltenbacher
The Geographical Bulletin
Carroll County, with its longstanding tradition in agriculture, has had many past experiences with drought. This paper examines drought as it pertains to the farming community in the county. Precipitation statistics for the past 30 years are analyzed in context of the drought occurring in the summer of 1991. Crop loss and the subsequent implementation of federal emergency relief programs by the administering agencies within Carroll County are investigated and an assessment of their overall effectiveness is determined. Various coping strategies and perceptions of drought on an individual level are explored based on a field interview with a Carroll County …
The Urban Surface Of Shanghai Proper,
2025
Shanghai Normal University
The Urban Surface Of Shanghai Proper, Li Jinan, Tao Kanghua
The Geographical Bulletin
Based on data from aerial photographs the form, material component, and structure of the urban surface of Shanghai Proper are quantitatively mapped, classified, and analyzed. Relationships between the characteristic of the land cover and urban problems are identified. Urban surfaces include natural features such as open water and culture surfaces such as tile roofs, and concrete surfaces. A quantitative analysis of the land cover reveals the historical development of Shanghai and the emergence of an urban basin with the taller buildings at the perimeter, not in the central city. The study also reveals sections of the city where natural hazards …
Projections And Perceptions-Editoria Comments. Places,
2025
Michigan State University
Projections And Perceptions-Editoria Comments. Places, Daniel Jacobson
The Geographical Bulletin
I grew up in Newark, New Jersey. I loved its streets and its people. I loved the public schools, the No. 13 trolley that carried passengers down Clinton Avenue to the downtown area, to Bamberger's, Hahnes' and Kresge's, to the Newark Museum and especially the public library. For eighteen or more years I had never been outside of New Jersey or New York, but in the library I found the world. And I could float in my imagination to the Indian sub-continent, to China and Japan, to the great European capitals, to Oceania and beyond. I found a great fascination …
Youth Soccer In The United States,
2025
Allstate Indemnity Company
Youth Soccer In The United States, Alessandrea C. Handley, Cathy C. Handley, Hope E. Handley, Lawrence M. Handley, Lawrence R. Handley, Nathanial S. Handley
The Geographical Bulletin
There are four million youth playing soccer in the United States and its growth rate of 1300 percent between 1975 and 1988 make it the fast growing sport in America. In every state, soccer reaches the youth from ages 4 to 19. Texas and California lead the nation in the number of youth playing the sport. Not only a sport for boys, soccer is one of the most popular sports for girls in the country. This paper examines and discusses the distribution of youth soccer across the U.S. during the years 1975-1988. Distributions based on race, per capita income, sex …
Cover And Forewords,
2025
Eastern Michigan
University
Cover And Forewords, C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
Cover and Forewords
Volume 37-2 Complete Issue,
2025
Eastern Michigan
University
Volume 37-2 Complete Issue, C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
Volume 37-2 Complete Issue
The Work Of Strangers: A Survey Of International Labour Migration By Peter Stalker.,
2025
Eastern Michigan
University
The Work Of Strangers: A Survey Of International Labour Migration By Peter Stalker., C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
As recently as the late 1980s, the migration of workers across international boundaries was a relatively minor phenomenon. Today however, the migration of workers across such boundaries as well as intercontinental movement is one of the most striking geographical aspects of the globalization of the world economy. The global landscape has developed some remarkable new economic and political features in recent years. As noted by the author-from Eastern Europe, to the Pacific Rim, to the United States-Mexican border-a reshaping of territories and alliances along with shifts of economic power have been redirecting many international flows of money, goods and most …
Improving Rail Resources: The Detroit-Chicago Rail Corridor Upgrade,
2025
Eastern Michigan University
Improving Rail Resources: The Detroit-Chicago Rail Corridor Upgrade, A. Stroup
The Geographical Bulletin
The Detroit-Chicago Rail Corridor was awarded federal high-speed rail designation in October, 1992. This designation was the end result of a 22-year Amtrak/State of Michigan partnership created to improve the corridor's infrastructure and performance. Portions of the corridor are now able to support train speeds of up to 110 mph due to improvements to trackage and safety devices, and the elimination of some grade crossings. Facility improvements along with the infrastructure improvements have been responsible for the nearly 170 percent increase in annual corridor ridership since 1970. The continued commitment of numerous agencies has ensured that the Detroit-Chicago Corridor is …
News From The Chapters 1994-1995,
2025
Eastern Michigan
University
News From The Chapters 1994-1995, C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
Alpha Chapter did an excellent job promoting geography this year. With 27 active members this was easy to do. We had several big projects that we took on. One was the restoration of the ISU Nature Trail which has been defunct for 10 years. The members enjoyed this outdoor project, picking up trash, old furniture and clearing the path. This project will continue to be on-going. We hope to write a selfguided tour book, create lesson plans for the local school teachers and add picnic tables and rebuild markers and signs. Our second project was to contact a local school …
The Catch Effort Of Spiny Lobster (Panulirus Argus) On South Caicos, British West Indies,
2025
Salem State College
The Catch Effort Of Spiny Lobster (Panulirus Argus) On South Caicos, British West Indies, Edward J. Burge Jr
The Geographical Bulletin
The spiny lobster, Panulirus argus, which inhabits bank around South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands, is the most economically important crustacean in the Caribbean region. In recent years concern regarding overfishing has become prominent. In this study 46 boat loads of specimens, with catches derived from 11 fishing sites were surveyed for data sets including size, sex, and amount from each site. The catch-per-unit effort calculated for each site revealed that individual diving ability and ease of harvest were the greatest determinants for choice of fishing site. Environmental conditions of spiny lobster habitats; such as, water depth and direction of …
Temporal And Spatial Changes In Beaver Pond Locations, Eastern Glacier National Park, Montana, U.S.A.,
2025
University of North Carolina
Temporal And Spatial Changes In Beaver Pond Locations, Eastern Glacier National Park, Montana, U.S.A., Ross K. Meentemeyer, David R. Butler
The Geographical Bulletin
Sequential aerial photographs from 1966, 1973, 1984, and 1991 were used to map the number and distribution of beaver ponds in a portion of eastern Glacier National Park, Montana. The most stable ponds were located on deltaic environments. Ponds located on intermittent streams were somewhat less stable. A general equilibrium of pond number and site location exists in the study area throughoutthe 25-year period. This result contrasts with those from historical studies in eastern and central North America, where beaver populations at the turn of the century had probably been much lower than in Glacier National Park.
Tuan's Topophilia: The Making Of A Citation Classic,
2025
Louisiana State University
Tuan's Topophilia: The Making Of A Citation Classic, Dean Sinclair
The Geographical Bulletin
First published in 1974, Yi-Fu Tuan's work Topophilia has become one of the most cited works in human geography. Using the method of citation analysis and data from the Citation Indexes, this paper explores the frequency of Topophilia's inclusion as a reference in scholarly literature. A temporal trend is identified, which indicates that citation to Topophilia rose in the late 1970s, dropped in the early 1980s, but rose again in the late 1980s. Within journals, the references to Topophilia by geographers has declined since the 1980s while citations in literature in the humanities has increased since the late 1980s. A …
Projections And Perceptions Editorial Comments: Learning For The New World Of Work Through Geographic Inquiry,
2025
University of Colorado
Projections And Perceptions Editorial Comments: Learning For The New World Of Work Through Geographic Inquiry, A. David Hill
The Geographical Bulletin
As students of geography, you should know that many of the competencies you will need for the world of work can be learned with geography instruction that is issues-based and inquiry-oriented. With this kind of teaching and learning, you see that what goes on in your classes is directly linked to what goes on in the real world. This learning can help you appreciate what John Dewey, the great American philosopher, believed: Education is not merely preparation for life but life itself. Indeed, it is crucial that you believe that learning is one of your most important responsibilities, and that …
No. 34: Food Insecurity And The Coping Strategies Of West African Migrants In Accra, Ghana,
2025
Wilfrid Laurier University
No. 34: Food Insecurity And The Coping Strategies Of West African Migrants In Accra, Ghana, Ralph Armah, Mary B. Setrana, Peter Quartey, Aba Crentsil, Cynthia Addoquaye Tagoe, Innocent Agbelie
Migration and Food Security (MiFOOD) Network
This paper examines the food insecurity experiences and coping strategies of West African migrants in Accra, Ghana, across three periods: pre-COVID-19, during the pandemic, and post-COVID-19. Utilizing a survey of 420 migrants, the study explores the interplay between remittances, socioeconomic factors, and food security. The findings reveal that food insecurity was most severe during the pandemic, with remittances—especially food remittances—offering limited mitigation due to underlying vulnerabilities. Coping strategies employed by migrants included reducing meal frequency, relying on less preferred foods, borrowing food, and seeking social support. The study highlights the need for targeted policies to strengthen urban food systems, provide …
Cross-State Travel For Cancer Care And Implications For Telehealth Reciprocity,
2025
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Cross-State Travel For Cancer Care And Implications For Telehealth Reciprocity, Erika L. Moen, Qianfei Wang, Lingbo Liu, Fahui Wang, Anna N.A. Tosteson, Rebecca E. Smith, Lauren Cowan, Tracy Onega
Faculty Publications
Importance: Patients often travel for cancer care, yet the extent to which patients cross state lines for cancer care is not well understood. This knowledge can have implications for policies that regulate telehealth access to out-of-state clinicians. Objective: To quantify the extent of cross-state delivery of cancer services to patients with cancer. Design, Setting, and Participants: This cross-sectional study analyzed fee-for-service Medicare claims data for beneficiaries (aged ≥66 years) with a diagnosis of breast, colon, lung, or pancreatic cancer between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2020. Analyses were performed between January 1 and July 30, 2024. Exposure: Patient rurality. …
Frameworks For Measuring Regenerative Tourism: Supply And Demand Indicators With A Dynamic And Holistic Approach,
2025
Sustainability and Resilience Institute New Zealand
Frameworks For Measuring Regenerative Tourism: Supply And Demand Indicators With A Dynamic And Holistic Approach, Asif Hussain
Journal of Sustainability and Resilience
This paper examines regenerative tourism as a holistic approach that goes beyond sustainability by actively restoring and enhancing social-ecological systems. Recognizing tourism’s interconnectedness with economic, social, cultural, and environmental systems, it presents regenerative tourism as a dynamic model integrating supply and demand perspectives to promote innovation, resilience, and renewal. On the supply side, regenerative tourism emphasizes ecological restoration, sustainable practices, economic stability with minimal environmental harm, and authentic experiences. On the demand side, it aligns with the rising preference for ethical, participatory, and immersive tourism, involving tourists as active contributors to destination well-being. The paper highlights the importance of multidimensional …
Cover And Forewords,
2025
Eastern Michigan
University
Cover And Forewords, C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
Cover and Forewords
