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📖 Journal of the Bulgarian Geographical Society (JBGS) is an 🌍internationally indexed 🔍peer-reviewed 🔓open-access scientific journal, ✒️regularly published since 1933.
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ISSN 2738-8115 (online)
ISSN 2738-8107 (print)

NEW 🔓 paper This article aims to present the results of an 11-year monitoring of micro-tectonic movements along dangerou...
25/06/2025

NEW 🔓 paper
This article aims to present the results of an 11-year monitoring of micro-tectonic movements along dangerous cracks opening in caves at Cape Kaliakra, Northeast Bulgaria.

Two 3D monitoring devices TM71, were installed in two , the purpose of which is to monitor the movements of the rock blocks along dangerous cracks. The obtained results of microdisplacement measurements from 2013 to 2023 show active movement along the observed cracks. This is expressed not only in linear trends but also in sudden shifts and short-term shifts followed by recovery ( ). The comparison with the local and regional shows a correlation between the abrupt movements and seismic events along the Batovo fault. Data from the automatic station in the town of Kavarna point to a possible link between some oscillation type movements and heavy in the research area. The results of the analyzes show the importance of long-term monitoring in clarifying the recent in the research area. The results obtained provide valuable information about the dynamics of this region, and hence about the evolution and the physical-geological hazardous phenomena. The registered movements show the connection between gravitational movements and tectonic ones. For the first time, data obtained through instrumental observations are published, proving the activity of fault structures in this part of Bulgaria. The results can also be used to predict dangerous slope destabilizations, as well as to reduce the of their occurrence.
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Authors team affiliated with the Geological Institute, Institute of Oceanology, National Institute of Geophysics, Geodesy and Geography at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, and the Sofia University.
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Геологически институт "Страшимир Димитров", БАН, of Oceanology - Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Национален Институт по Геофизика, Геодезия и География - БАН, Българска академия на науките - БАН, Геолого-географски факултет, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski".
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🔓 NEW paperThis study contributes   knowledge and  -based information about   supply in South Africa 🇿🇦 to the United Na...
20/06/2025

🔓 NEW paper

This study contributes knowledge and -based information about supply in South Africa 🇿🇦 to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - 1️⃣ No poverty, and 2️⃣ Zero hunger.

📝 A survey was undertaken in two villages (Muyexe and Nsavulani) in June and July 2023 to document the process involved in the commercialization of 🐛 mopane worms—from raw material harvesting to a commodity sold to generate 💵 cash income, and to assess the importance of the trade for livelihoods and poverty alleviation of households.

The study found that most of the harvesters in Muyexe (69% n = 111) and Nsavulani (59% n = 48) villages were females. Most harvesters in Muyexe (97%; n = 156) and Nsavulani villages (98%; n = 80) preferred degutting mopane worms at home, whereas only five and two respondents in Muyexe and Nsavulani villages, respectively, degut them in the harvesting fields. The researcher found that mopane worms are harvested for both household consumption and trade—this is in line with SDG 1 (no poverty) and 2 (zero hunger). Most harvesters in Nsavulani village who trade mopane worms reported making between R2,100 ($113.79) and R3,000 ($162.55), whereas most harvesters in Muyexe village make between R1,000 ($54.18) and R2,000 (108.37) per season. The study found that 55% of households in Muyexe village and 70% in Nsavulani village derive income only from mopane worm sales. Although the income earned from the sale of mopane worms is seasonal, it is highly appreciated by communities and plays a significant role in alleviating poverty and improving their lives and livelihoods.
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The author is affiliated with the University of Johannesburg.
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🔓 NEW paperSpatial analysis of multispectral data is one of the key topics for our journal.👉This paper integrates field ...
19/06/2025

🔓 NEW paper

Spatial analysis of multispectral data is one of the key topics for our journal.

👉This paper integrates field research findings with remote sensing data and methods (dNBR, NBR, NDVI) to assess post-fire conditions and forest regeneration through comparison of three sample plots.

👀 Read more at https://jbgs.arphahub.com/
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Authors team from 🇰🇿 L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Шәкәрім Университеті, and Alikhan Bokeikhan University
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Nearly  #80 PhD students from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences attended a workshop on science graphics organized by our...
09/06/2025

Nearly #80 PhD students from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences attended a workshop on science graphics organized by our Managing Editor and Chief Layout Editor Dr. Hristina Prodanova.
The workshop titled "Out of the box: Learn to build good-looking science graphics" took place on 14th May in Velingrad, Bulgaria 🇧🇬under the program of the Sixth Interdisciplinary PhD Forum organized by the Educational Center of BAS.
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Full version of this news is available at:
- JBGS - journal website (English) - https://jbgs.arphahub.com/news/867;
- BGS - society website (English) - https://geography.bg/en/news-2/item/1405-nearly-80-phd-students-attended-a-jbgs-workshop-on-high-quality-science-graphics;
- JBGS - society website (Bulgarian) - https://geography.bg/news/item/1419-nearly-80-phd-students-participated-in-a-practical-workshop-for-scientific-figures
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Special thanks to our colleagues from the Career and Educational Center of BAS for the opportunity to share our professional experience with all these young researchers!
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Българска академия на науките - БАН, Кариерен център към Център за обучение - БАН, Национален Институт по Геофизика, Геодезия и География - БАН, Applied Geoinformatics, Българско географско дружество, Young Ecosystem Services Specialists (YESS)
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It’s the 150th Anniversary of the Romanian Geographical Society (Societatea de Geografie din România). 🥳Two of our subje...
07/06/2025

It’s the 150th Anniversary of the Romanian Geographical Society (Societatea de Geografie din România). 🥳

Two of our subject editors met today around the celebration - Stelian Dimitrov (Chair of the 🇧🇬 Bulgarian Geographical Society, Българско географско дружество) and Barbaros Gönençgil (President of the 🇹🇷Turkish Geographical Society and Secretary-General of the International Geographical Union).

On the International Day for   Diversity 🌱 - 22 May 2025, we share a recently published paper in our journal.This study ...
22/05/2025

On the International Day for Diversity 🌱 - 22 May 2025, we share a recently published paper in our journal.

This study identifies the most important waterbodies for #32 🦆 wintering waterbird species in the country 🇧🇬, based on data from the mid-winter waterbird census during the period 1977–2021. The authors' team from the Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research - BAS at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences analyzed #75 waterbodies across five area categories—the Danube River, the North Black Sea Coast, the South Black Sea Coast, natural and artificial waterbodies in North and South Bulgaria.
❓ What did the authors find?
👀 Read in the research article:

Stanchev R, Nikolov B (2025) Wetlands importance for the waterfowl species (order Anseriformes) wintering in Bulgaria, based on the Mid-Winter Waterbird Census data. Journal of the Bulgarian Geographical Society 52: 79-92. https://doi.org/10.3897/jbgs.e144247
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Happy International Day for Biological Diversity!
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🟡 Q2 for JBGS in three categories:- Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) -  #126 out of 370 journals;- Nature an...
07/04/2025

🟡 Q2 for JBGS in three categories:
- Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) - #126 out of 370 journals;
- Nature and Landscape Conservation - #80 out of 223 journals;
- Geography, Planning and Development - #292 out of 842 journals.
🟠 Q3 for JBGS in Ecological Modeling - #24 out of 46 journals.
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New SJR 2024=0.515;
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Metrics based on Scopus® data as of March 2025.
Scimago Journal and Country Rank published on 7 April 2025.
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1️⃣2️⃣7️⃣ years ago, prof. Anastas Ishirkov delivered the first academic lecture on Geography at the Sofia University "S...
19/03/2025

1️⃣2️⃣7️⃣ years ago, prof. Anastas Ishirkov delivered the first academic lecture on Geography at the Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski". With that, he initiated the professional development of geographical science in Bulgaria.

🔓NEW paper🌲Our latest study explores the stunning Parangalitsa Reserve, leveraging  ,  , and   to monitor changes in con...
11/03/2025

🔓NEW paper
🌲Our latest study explores the stunning Parangalitsa Reserve, leveraging , , and to monitor changes in coniferous forests from 2015 to 2024. This research presents a strategic approach to identifying vulnerable areas, offering a strategic foundation to guide and prioritize targeted field investigations effectively. 🔍
📖 Authors: Elena Todorova & Miglena Zhiyanski
🏛 Forest Research Institute - Bulgarian Academy of Sciences | Българска академия на науките - БАН
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Have a look: Todorova E, Zhiyanski M (2025) Spatial and temporal exploration of NDVI, LAI, and SMI in coniferous forests: Detecting changes in Parangalitsa Reserve. Journal of the Bulgarian Geographical Society 52: 59-78.

Happy International  's Day!8 March 2025🌷-Since it's establishment in 1933 until the mid-90's our journal was dominantly...
08/03/2025

Happy International 's Day!
8 March 2025🌷
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Since it's establishment in 1933 until the mid-90's our journal was dominantly published by men. Today, there are 59% women serving at the Editorial Team - either as Managing Editor, Subject Editor, Copy or Layout Editor, and 57% authors!
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NEW paper 🔓🇧🇬Doychev D, Gartsiyanova K, Yordanova G, Taneva L (2025) Multiple factor analysis using water quality index ...
26/02/2025

NEW paper 🔓🇧🇬
Doychev D, Gartsiyanova K, Yordanova G, Taneva L (2025) Multiple factor analysis using water quality index scores and parameters as an approach for evaluating the environmental status of polluted lakes along the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria. Journal of the Bulgarian Geographical Society 52: 37-57. https://doi.org/10.3897/jbgs.e143055
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Национален Институт по Геофизика, Геодезия и География - БАН, Българска академия на науките - БАН, Шуменски университет "Епископ Константин Преславски"

NEW paper 🔓 🇰🇿Kaimuldinova K, Laiskhanov S, Aliaskarov D, Tobajanov R, Nizamatdinova Z (2025) Representation of medieval...
25/02/2025

NEW paper 🔓 🇰🇿
Kaimuldinova K, Laiskhanov S, Aliaskarov D, Tobajanov R, Nizamatdinova Z (2025) Representation of medieval climate fluctuations in Central Asia in the toponymic system: Historical and geographical data. Journal of the Bulgarian Geographical Society 52: 21-36. https://doi.org/10.3897/jbgs.e143846
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