Peer-reviewed journal
Berényi, A., Pongrácz, R., & Bartholy, J. (2021). Changes in extreme precipitation patterns in the southern lowland regions of Europe during the 1951–2019 period. Modern Geográfia, 16(4), 85–101. https://doi.org/10.15170/MG.2021.16.04.05
The aim of our study is to analyse the spatial patterns and temporal trends of average and extreme precipitation events in a few selected plain regions between 1951 and 2019. Besides the Great Hungarian Plain we chose two plain regions
Herczeg, A., Moró, D. R., & Tésits, R. (2021). From fuming spoil heaps to global transport. Conversation with Ferenc Erdősi [Interview]. Modern Geográfia, 16(4), 69–83. https://doi.org/10.15170/MG.2021.16.04.04
Ferenc Erdősi was born on April 19, 1934 in Pécs, Hungary. He first graduated from the University of Szeged as a teacher of Geography and Geology, and then from the Faculty of Humanities at the Eötvös Loránd University as a
Kovalcsik, T., Vida, Gy., & Boros, L. (2021). An analysis of the journal rankings within the ’Geography, Planning and Development’ category of the Scimago database. Modern Geográfia, 16(4), 49–68. https://doi.org/10.15170/MG.2021.16.04.03
One of the main consequences of the neoliberalization of scientific life is the growing demand for measurement and comparability of scientific achievements, not only by the academia but also by society as a financier and the economy as a customer.
Kapusi, J. (2021). Foreign language geography examinations in the two-tier examination system – achievements, challenges, observations. Modern Geográfia, 16(4), 25–47. https://doi.org/10.15170/MG.2021.16.04.02
In Hungary, Geography final examinations can be taken in ten foreign languages too. This linguistic diversity is one of the less-known, rarely mentioned values of our public education system, allowing students of bilingual and nationality secondary school programmes to take
Máltesics, P., & Lendvai, T. (2021). Patterns of visitor’s feedback in the Bakony–Balaton Geopark. Modern Geográfia, 16(4), 1–23. https://doi.org/10.15170/MG.2021.16.04.01
A well-known national park in Hungary, the Balaton Uplands National Park and the Bakony–Balaton Geopark, offers a diverse range of ecotouristic and geotouristic products. The presentation of the geological and topographical treasures of the land, the local representatives of the
Enyedi, F., & Pál, V. (2021). The appearance of the correlations between noise pollution and social conflicts on mental maps on the example of Szeged. Modern Geográfia, 16(3), 147–163. https://doi.org/10.15170/MG.2021.16.03.05
Noise nuisance is a complex problem of modern cities, which has objective, measurable parameters as well, but there is an “experienced”, subjectively perceived phenomenon for the individuals and society for the disturbing effect of noise. We seek to answer the
Tánczos-Szabó, L. (2021). Spatial structure of Bács-Kiskun County and land prices (Territorial differences in the value judgment of society). Modern Geográfia, 16(3), 57–146. https://doi.org/10.15170/MG.2021.16.03.04
Expanding the investigations related to land price analysis, this study demonstrates the territorial aspects of the issue through the example of Bács-Kiskun county enriching the methodology of spatial structure researches. The applied correlation analysis confirmed our assumption that scarcely more
Faust, A. (2021). Taking power seriously – A holistic approach to assessing the international distribution of power. Modern Geográfia, 16(3), 37–56. https://doi.org/10.15170/MG.2021.16.03.03
The literature of international relations and political geography agrees that world order is in transition. Some claim that power is shifting east, others argue that American leadership is renewing, still others think that a post-polar world is emerging. Despite the
Nyúl, E. A. (2021). „Excelsior!” Climbing the Alps from the 19th century to the present days. [Review of the book Gravir les Alpes du XIXe siècle à nos jours. Pratiques, émotions, imaginaires, edited by P. Clastres, D. Debons, J-F. Pitteloud & G. Quin]. Modern Geográfia, 16(3), 29–36. https://doi.org/10.15170/MG.2021.16.03.02
The recently published book of studies aims to tell the story of the mountaineers of the past, showing their relationship with the Alpine landscape through their writings, drawings and photographs. It takes us from the early expeditions to the speed
Lendvai, T., Tésits, R., & Alpek, B. L. (2021). Theoretical bases in the examination of the economic relations system of foreign direct investment arriving in Hungary (1960–2004). Modern Geográfia, 16(3), 1–28. https://doi.org/10.15170/MG.2021.16.03.01
The aim of the study is to systematize the Hungarian literature (1960–2004) on working capital coming into Hungary. A special role is given to the identification of the trends and topics, as well as the separation of the criteria systems
Sümeghy, D. (2021). The impact of the local conservative climate on generalised trust in Sweden. Modern Geográfia, 16(2), 113–133. https://doi.org/10.15170/MG.2021.16.02.06
The rise of the radical right parties, with their anti-immigrant rhetoric, may amplify the generally observed negative impact of diversity on generalised trust. The impact of the conservative climate created by these parties is apparent at the national level, but
Lempek, M. Z., & Tésits, R. (2021). Tourism-based development opportunities for rural areas on the example of the Siklós District. Modern Geográfia, 16(2), 87–112. https://doi.org/10.15170/MG.2021.16.02.05
The study aims to answer the question concerning how effectively cities of the Siklós district can involve the surrounding settlements in the tourism economy, thereby promoting the development of rural areas. In addition to local governments and tourism organizations, our
M. Császár, Zs., Teperics, K., & Köves, K. (2021). International student mobility in the Hungarian higher education. Modern Geográfia, 16(2), 67–86. https://doi.org/10.15170/MG.2021.16.02.04
The study aims to review the processes of international student mobility towards Hungary, with particular attention to the time-series analysis of the number of international students studying in Hungary, the trends emerging from the data and the changes regarding the
Szabó, R. (2021). A possible memory-political aspect of the Second Battle of Mohács through the work of Wilhelm Camphausen. Modern Geográfia, 16(2), 43–65. https://doi.org/10.15170/MG.2021.16.02.03
At the Battle of Harsány Hill at 1687, the united Christian army defeated the Ottoman troops and blocked them to recapture Buda Castle. The so-called “second Battle of Mohács” had numerous symbolic contents, most of them were based on highlighting
Varjas, J. (2021). Sustainable development in the geography curricula of Hungary and England. Modern Geográfia, 16(2), 21–41. https://doi.org/10.15170/MG.2021.16.02.02
The emerging global problems of our world have led to the development of the concept of sustainable development. Sustainable development today no longer deals only with the effects of human activities on the environment, but also, more broadly, with issues