Earth Sciences

Special Issue

Modern Problems of Geography and Anthropology

  • Submission Deadline: 30 August 2015
  • Status: Submission Closed
  • Lead Guest Editor: Dali Nikolaishvili
About This Special Issue
The Special Issue should be dedicated to the 140th birthday anniversary of Alexandre Javakhishvili – a famous Georgian geographer and anthropologist, the Academician of Georgian Academy of Sciences and honored worker of Georgian Science (http://aljavakhishvili-2015.tsu.ge/). He contributed to the introduction and development of the geographical science in Georgia, as well as establishment of Institute of Geography and Geographical Society of Georgia. During the entire period of his working at the Tbilisi State University he organized Department of Geography and Anthropology, scientific-research and educational study unites, Geographical Museum and library. His students and scientific followers are working in the different branches of geography and anthropology.

So, in the Special Issue of the journal should be discussed modern problems of geography and anthropology. It is to track the development trends of different fields of researches and make some contributions to the development of this in modern time.

The special issue should encompass a broad spectrum of geography and anthropology, therefore, several areas have been identified which will be given particular priority: Physical Geography, Human Geography, Political Geography, Landscape Sciences, Ecology and Environmental Studies, Historical Geography, Toponymy, State Borders, Cartography and Information Technology Applications in Geography, Biological anthropology, Social anthropology, Cultural anthropology, Ethnology, other related subjects.

All manuscripts should be original, and have not been published previously. Also, the manuscripts should be done in the form of original and review papers, or as short notes.

Aims and Scope:

1. To publish the most exciting and significant researches with respect to the subject of Geography and Anthropology.
2. To share the international experiences, knowledge and research results about all aspects of geography and anthropology, and the earth sciences in general.
3. To honour the memory of famous Georgian geographer and anthropologist, the Academician Alexandre Javakhishvili and celebrate his greatest contribution to the development of geographical and anthropological science.
Lead Guest Editor
  • Dali Nikolaishvili

    Department of Geography, Faculty of Cartography and Geomorphology, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia

Guest Editors
  • Walter J Ammann

    Global Risk Forum GRF Davos, Switzerland

  • Renato Henriques

    Earth Sciences Centre, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

  • Vesna Jenkins

    Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Technologies Ltd, Christchurch, New Zealand

  • Lia Bitadze

    Institute of History and Ethnology, Tbilisi, Georgia

  • Mihajlo Markovic

    Institute for the Agroecology and Soil Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Banja Luka, UNCCD National Focal Point for BIH, , Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Lia Matchavariani

    Department of Geography, Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilsi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia

  • Nana Bolashvili

    Vakhushti Bagrationi Institute of Geography, Tbilisi, Georgia

  • Nino Chikhradze

    Department of Geomorphology and Geoecology, Vakhushti Bagrationi Institute of Geography, Tbilisi, Georgia

  • Giorgi Lominadze

    Department of Geomorphology and Geoecology, Vakhushti Bagrationi Institute of Geography, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia

Published Articles
  • Identification of Anthropological Landscapes and Human Activity in Georgia in Correlation with Holocene Black Sea Level Fluctuations

    Eliso Kvavadze , Kakhaber Bilashvili

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5-1, September 2015
    Pages: 120-129
    Received: 2 September 2015
    Accepted: 2 September 2015
    Published: 17 September 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2015040501.32
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    Abstract: The database of palynological studies of marine, lagoon, alluvial and bog sediments of the Black Sea coastline on the territory of Georgia includes 26 profiles of Holocene sediments. Analysis and synthesis of pollen diagrams allowed us to make a stratigraphic subdivision of Holocene sediments and reveal climatic fluctuations for the last 10 000 yea... Show More
  • Risk Analysis of the River Bank Washout and Flooding of the Areas

    David Kereselidze , Vazha Trapaidze , Giorgi Bregvadze , Irakli Megrelidze

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5-1, September 2015
    Pages: 113-119
    Received: 29 July 2015
    Accepted: 31 July 2015
    Published: 7 September 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2015040501.31
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    Abstract: Quantitative assessment and forecasting of one or another hydrological phenomenon is important for estimation of vulnerability of natural riverside. Mechanism of riverside destruction by water is considered in the represented work as random process, which is depended both on influence of flow speed and on riverside resistance. As the indicator of t... Show More
  • Geomorphologic Features of Sataplia-Tskaltubo Limestone Massif

    Tsikarishvili Kukuri , Lezhava Zaza , Asanidze Lasha , Bolashvili Nana , Chikhradze Nino , Chartolani Giorgi

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5-1, September 2015
    Pages: 108-112
    Received: 9 July 2015
    Accepted: 10 July 2015
    Published: 29 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2015040501.30
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    Abstract: One of the important factors of karsto- and speleogenezis of Sataplia-Tskaltubo limestone massif is a still poorly studied geomorphological peculiarity of the region. Karsto- and speleogenezis is conditioned by the geological structure and tectonics. In the working process we used the already approved fundamental and applied research methods, both ... Show More
  • Assessment of Agri-Resource Potential of West Georgia and Landscape Zoning for Dissemination Actinidia

    Seperteladze Zurab , Davitaia Eter , Memarne Guram , Khalvashi Neli , Gaprindashvili George

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5-1, September 2015
    Pages: 104-107
    Received: 4 July 2015
    Accepted: 6 July 2015
    Published: 29 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2015040501.29
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    Abstract: The methodology has been developed and established in West Georgia for agro-resource potential spatial distribution regularities for ACTINIDIA (according to hypsometric levels and types of landscapes of Georgia). On the basis of a large amount of data processing and systematization, also different data scattered in various scientific-research organ... Show More
  • Data Gap Analysis for the Sectoral Planning of Dedopistskato Municipality on Landscape Basis

    Nino Sulkhanishvili

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5-1, September 2015
    Pages: 99-103
    Received: 9 July 2015
    Accepted: 10 July 2015
    Published: 28 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2015040501.28
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    Abstract: This electronic document is a “live” template. The various components of your paper [title, text, heads, etc.] are already defined on the style sheet, as illustrated by the portions given in this document. The abstract should be between 40 and 400 words
  • Impact of the Relief on the Territorial Distribution of the Precipitations on the Example of Samtskhe-Javakheti Region

    Lamzira Lagidze , Vazha Trapaidze , Besik Kalandadze

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5-1, September 2015
    Pages: 91-98
    Received: 9 July 2015
    Accepted: 10 July 2015
    Published: 28 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2015040501.27
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    Abstract: The climatic conditions in Samtskhe-Javakheti region differ from those in other regions of Georgia. The major reason for the diversified climate in the region is the nature of the underlying surface and altitude above from the sea level (900-3,300 m), nature of the surface jointing, alteration of ridges and valleys, vegetation cover (forest, meadow... Show More
  • Synthesis Tetrathioarsenate as a Precipitant of Ammoniate Ions of Transitional Metals

    I. Didbaridze , M. Rusia , K. Rukhaia

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5-1, September 2015
    Pages: 88-90
    Received: 7 July 2015
    Accepted: 8 July 2015
    Published: 25 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2015040501.26
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    Abstract: Synthesized substances obtained by sodium tetrathioarsenate reaction with silver(I), cobalt (II), mickelous (II), copper (II), zincous, cadmium and mercury have been studied by IR- spectroscopy, X-ray analysis
  • Synthesis and Study of Tetrathioarsenates of d10-Metals

    I. Didbaridze , M. Rusia , K. Rukhaia

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5-1, September 2015
    Pages: 84-87
    Received: 7 July 2015
    Accepted: 8 July 2015
    Published: 23 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2015040501.25
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    Abstract: For the first time in hydrochemical conditions tetrathioarsenates of d10-metals by composition Ag3AsS4 and M3(AsS4)2•H2O, where M-Zn, Cd or Hg and X=(Zn) or 2(Cd, Hg), were synthesized. Their composition, constitution, reaction of dehydration and thermal shock resistance in 20-1000 interval were studied by means of thermal analysis, UR-spectroscopy... Show More
  • Alexandre Javakhishvili - the Founder of Modern Geography in Georgia

    Koba Kharadze

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5-1, September 2015
    Pages: 79-83
    Received: 7 July 2015
    Accepted: 8 July 2015
    Published: 23 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2015040501.24
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    Abstract: The article describes the contribution of Alexandre Javakhishvili to the geographic, cartographic and anthropologic development of Georgia. The scientific production created under his editorship and management is also described. The scientist contributed much to the study of history of the geographical development, where Vakhushti Bagrationi played... Show More
  • Vegetation of Colchis Mires

    Izolda Matchutadze , Tamar Bakuradze , Tamar Tcheishvil , Bulbuli Bolkvadze

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5-1, September 2015
    Pages: 73-78
    Received: 29 June 2015
    Accepted: 30 June 2015
    Published: 15 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2015040501.23
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    Abstract: Georgia with the admired Colchis lowland surrounded by the Great and Lesser Caucasus Ranges belongs to critical ecological hotspot region. Because of its climatic and geographic situation the Colchis lowland represents a centre of biodiversity and human activity on the transition of Europe and Asia. The main habitats in the Colchis lowland are the ... Show More
  • Anthropogenic Transformation of Landscapes of Colchis Lowland and Surrounding Foothills

    Dali Nikolaishvili , Elene Salukvadze , Nana Bolashvili , Nino George Chikhradze , Lia Matchavariani

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5-1, September 2015
    Pages: 68-72
    Received: 29 June 2015
    Accepted: 30 June 2015
    Published: 14 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2015040501.22
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    Abstract: On the basis of different data, the anthropogenic transformation of landscapes of Colchis lowland and surrounding foothills (CLSF) are revealed. Using the several maps (Vegetation and Landscape maps, topographic maps, depicting the different historical periods), the degree of these changes were determined. Data analysis has shown that the anthropog... Show More
  • Problems with the Drawing a State Border along the River Psou Section

    Dali Nikolaishvili , Revaz Tolordava , Davit Sartania , Lali Kutateladze

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5-1, September 2015
    Pages: 60-67
    Received: 8 June 2015
    Accepted: 9 June 2015
    Published: 14 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2015040501.21
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    Abstract: The work deals with analysis of problems with the drawing a state border along the River Psou Section. The problem is difficult to solute due to the modern complex geopolitical situation in the Caucasus region, wrong decisions of the past and historical documents and cartographic sources with the inadequately shown reality. One of the major hamperi... Show More
  • Anthropogenic Changes of Caucasus Forest Landscapes

    Dali Nikolaishvili , George Dvalashvili

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5-1, September 2015
    Pages: 54-59
    Received: 20 June 2015
    Accepted: 22 June 2015
    Published: 7 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2015040501.20
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    Abstract: Caucasus eco-region occupies more than 583 thousand sq km and are represented 25 types, 62 sub-types and 205 genera of landscapes. Due to several climatically contrasting regions the landscapes are quite diverse here. Sub-tropical humid conditions, also experiencing mostly hot, dry weather year-round dominate in the lowland and foothills of Caucasu... Show More
  • Modern Conceptual and Technological Approaches to the Georgia Black Sea Coastline Protection

    Nodar Tsivtsivadze , Lia Matchavariani , Lamzira Lagidze , Nargiz Motsonelidze , George Ivanov , Nino Paichadze

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5-1, September 2015
    Pages: 46-53
    Received: 2 June 2015
    Accepted: 4 June 2015
    Published: 7 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2015040501.19
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    Abstract: Economic Economic development of the world's maritime nations, including Georgia, is directly related to the coastal environment and the ongoing natural or anthropogenic processes which determined its sustainability and exploitation opportunities. In the coastal zone are located the urbanized areas, agricultural lands, motorways and recreational co... Show More
  • Samtskhe-Javakheti Agriculture Sectors Development and its Ecological Problems

    Revaz Tolordava , Malkhaz Gvinjilia , Koba Korsantia , Tengiz Gordeziani , Zurab Laoshvili

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5-1, September 2015
    Pages: 41-45
    Received: 31 May 2015
    Accepted: 1 June 2015
    Published: 7 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2015040501.18
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    Abstract: The paper presents the modern condition analyses and development prospects of the main agriculture sectors of a mountainous region in the southern part of Georgia – Samtskhe-Javakheti. On the basis of literary sources and internet material examination, certain sectors’ value in provisioning of republic has been assessed. The importance of agricultu... Show More
  • Close Range Photogrammetry in the Survey of the Coastal Area Geoecological Conditions (on the Example of Portugal)

    Nino Chikhradze , Renato Henriques , Mikheil Elashvili , Giorgi Kirkitadze , Zurab Janelidze , Nana Bolashvili , George Lominadze

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5-1, September 2015
    Pages: 35-40
    Received: 30 May 2015
    Accepted: 1 June 2015
    Published: 7 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2015040501.17
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    Abstract: Close range digital photogrammetry, which involves the application of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), has been used in a growing number of diverse applications across different scientific disciplines. Our objective was to use the mentioned method in the survey of the contemporary geoecological conditions of the coastal area on the example of Portugu... Show More
  • Bioarcheology of the Bronze Age Population in the Kumo-Manych Depression (Russia)

    Borutskaya Svetlana , Vasilyev Sergey

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5-1, September 2015
    Pages: 30-34
    Received: 31 May 2015
    Accepted: 1 June 2015
    Published: 2 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2015040501.16
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    Abstract: In this work we present a morphological study of postcranial skeletons from the Yamna-culture burials of the following barrow groups: Zunda-Tolga, Manjikiny, Mu-Sharet, Ostrovnoy, which are situated in the right bank of the Manych river in Kalmykia, and Peschany-V, located near the village of Remontnoe in the south of Rostov Oblast. The Yamna cultu... Show More
  • The Height Regularities of the Water Industry Balance of Georgia

    Nino Kezevadze

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5-1, September 2015
    Pages: 24-29
    Received: 30 May 2015
    Accepted: 1 June 2015
    Published: 2 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2015040501.15
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    Abstract: The current political and socio-economic changes in the last centuries of 90-th was adequately reflected on water management problematic issues. There is a lack of statistical material that complicates the research activity. To this point of view the primary task was to choose representative period in the dynamic of utilizing water recourses. 80-th... Show More
  • Author’s Interpretation of Toponyms of the Historical Sources and the Hagiographic Literary Works

    Kirtadze Daredjan

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5-1, September 2015
    Pages: 19-23
    Received: 30 May 2015
    Accepted: 1 June 2015
    Published: 2 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2015040501.14
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    Abstract: Geographical names give us lots of noteworthy information about the historical, geographical, political, economic, religious, cultural, etc. picture of a denotation. Due to this the onomastic data are the valuable sources to study the history, language, dialectology, geography, geology, archeology and ethnography of a country. In Georgia one hardly... Show More
  • Role of Irrigation Farming in the Perspective Development of Agriculture in Samtskhe Region

    Besik Kalandadze , Vazha Trapaidze , Lamzira Lagidze , Zurab Laoshvili , Ilia Kalandadze

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5-1, September 2015
    Pages: 13-18
    Received: 30 May 2015
    Accepted: 1 June 2015
    Published: 2 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2015040501.13
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    Abstract: The most important branch of economy in Samtskhe region is agriculture, and the region has quite a high potential of agricultural production. This is evidenced by the quite fruitful and diversified types of soil in the region. In respect of productivity, brown forest soils, brown meadow, grey-brown and forest sierozems in Samtskhe, with most of the... Show More
  • Anthropological Researches by Academician Aleksandre Javakhishvili

    Bitadze Liana

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5-1, September 2015
    Pages: 8-12
    Received: 30 May 2015
    Accepted: 1 June 2015
    Published: 2 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2015040501.12
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    Abstract: Aleksandre Javakhishvili, a Georgian scientist of the beginning of the XX has established quite high standards in research methodology of Anthropology. He was the first who studied Kartvelian (Georgian) ethnographic (Kartlian, Kakhetian, Gurian, Mingrelian, Imeretian, Rachian, Mtiuletian) groups by use of different fields of sciences (History, Geog... Show More
  • Some Urgent Issues of Georgia’s Geography

    Nodar Elizbarashvili , Giorgi Meladze , Maia Meladze , David Svanadze , Lizi Gadrani , Josef Lazarashvili

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5-1, September 2015
    Pages: 1-7
    Received: 30 May 2015
    Accepted: 1 June 2015
    Published: 2 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.earth.s.2015040501.11
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    Abstract: Geography is facing new challenges in Georgia. On the one hand, it is related to evaluation of current condition of the country and its geo-ecological issues, and on the other hand, the requirements of practice and the prospects of socio-economic development. The requirements of practice imply several urgent issues such as new orientation of the la... Show More