Books by Gheorghe Hognogi
This paper contains some recommendation guidelines on the development of the depopulation phenome... more This paper contains some recommendation guidelines on the development of the depopulation phenomenon in the Poiana Ruscă Mountains, by presenting the European and local context, including the identification of causalities and effects in the territory, and the specification of intervention recommendations for some of the mountain villages. The lack of cohesion between the European policies encouraging the consolidation of a local mountain economy, less focused on repopulation measures, and the national or the local measures applied in the analyzed territory is the main reason why the viability of settlements is now questioned.
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Cu o utilitate didactică, cele 6 tutoriale regăsite sub genericul „Pași siguri în ArcGIS Desktop”... more Cu o utilitate didactică, cele 6 tutoriale regăsite sub genericul „Pași siguri în ArcGIS Desktop” prezintă pașii de lucru ai unei hărți. Ele pot deveni, totodată, suportul oricărei persoane care dorește să-și reprezinte științific anumite rezultate ale cercetării.
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Effects Produced by the Flash-Flood from June 20, 2006 in the Drainage Basin of the Târlisua Rive... more Effects Produced by the Flash-Flood from June 20, 2006 in the Drainage Basin of the Târlisua River (Somesul Mare Drainage Basin). Having the source on the southwestern side of the Tibles Mountains, the Ilisua river receive a rich share, often with torrential character, generating numerous extreme water events, with serious consequences for the inhabitants of its drainage basin. A flood like that of 06.26. 2009 was also produced in the drainage basin 150 years ago, after local sources, with effects of the most devastating for people (remaining integral only 3 households). The disposing of the dwellings in the flooding area of major riverbed and on the direction of the torrents which down the slopes and conflue with the Tarlisua river, proved particularly uninspired, many of which have been affected by the catastrophic flow. The effects of the flash-flood were differents, being affected also the anthropic environment (households, institutions, different networks), than the natural environment (pollution, destruction of soil couverture, clusters of residues, erosion). The total damage quantified by officials was amounted to 110,357,999 RON. In this count it includes almost all categories of socioeconomic damages afferents of some rural localities, plus, unfortunately 13 casualties.
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Romanian Review of Regional Studies, 2016
The Regional Geography papers, especially those dedicated to the "land"-type studies sequentially... more The Regional Geography papers, especially those dedicated to the "land"-type studies sequentially mention certain historical aspects, because historical evolution is treated largely as having a supportive role, far from becoming a component of interaction. This research aims to address the historical evolution of the Land of Hațeg in the light of the specific territorial elements and to provide evidence for using the built heritage as a tool for decision-makers. Methodologically, the research has implied the completion of three stages, each with its specific work methods (direct observation, mapping, chorematic analysis). The findings highlight the applicative and utilitarian character of historical studies in the land use planning documents.
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One of the main demography-related problems in Romania, aggravated in mountain areas, is populati... more One of the main demography-related problems in Romania, aggravated in mountain areas, is population decline, associated with demographic aging, out-migration of adult population, low living standards, etc. The Poiana Ruscă Mountains is one of the Romanian areas representative of this demographic phenomenon. The paper is focused on the analysis of post-socialist demographic trends (since 1992), based on which a demographic projection of the community in the area was produced. An intense and continuously downward demographic trend was observed in a number of settlements and, in a smaller degree, stagnation or a slightly upward demographic trend in other settlements. We conclude that in the absence of concrete housing policies, the number of abandoned villages will be increasingly higher and more settlements will become extinct; hence, other derived negative effects.
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Bulletin USAMV Agriculture, 2018
Alike some other territories in Transylvania, the area of Poiana Ruscă Mountains has been cultiva... more Alike some other territories in Transylvania, the area of Poiana Ruscă Mountains has been cultivated with fruit trees and vines, benefiting from favourable morphological, soil and climatic conditions. The purpose of our paper was to highlight the particularities of this representative occupation carried out by the local communities in the analyzed area. Through cartographic reconstructions we observed the diachronic evolution of the areas occupied with orchards and the valorisation and management of fruit products. Results confirmed that, despite the significant decline in fruit farming, the abandonment of orchards or the disappearance of nurseries, we can still find some local initiatives encouraging the practice of fruit growing.
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Revista Muzeelor, 2020
The cultural sector, as part of the global economy, was one of the most affected by the consequen... more The cultural sector, as part of the global economy, was one of the most affected by the consequences of social distancing in the context of limiting the spread of the COVID-19 virus. With the suspension of events, the cessation of activities and the disappearance of the public, some cultural institutions have harnessed the benefits of digital technology and the opportunity to promote them in social media, while others have remained faithful to the traditional activities and the physical public waiting for their work to resume. The way in which public museums in Romania have adapted, played at the level of Cluj-Napoca and Timișoara, has become the purpose of this study. During the emergency, museum events in the digital environment were highlighted, but their frequency and intensity were rather low, especially when referring to independent cultural workers in various alternative creative spaces that have been much more active in the virtual environment.
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Sustainability, 2021
Marginal settlements may be defined as inhabited areas characterized by a series of negative feat... more Marginal settlements may be defined as inhabited areas characterized by a series of negative features, typicallyethnic segregation, social discrimination, poor living conditions and conflicts, with impact on their dwellers and neighboring communities. In Romania, informal settlements were legislated in 2019; it subsequently became mandatory for the local authorities to spatially delimit them and formulate measures to improve living conditions. However, there are still numerous issues
to be solved, from the lack of basic services (health, education) to the persistent poor living conditions or serious environmental problems. The Roma communities selected for our study are no exception. They are located on the outskirts of some cities or in their historical centers (Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu, Timisoara, Baia Mare). Through content analysis, based on print and electronic media from the last 10 years (n = 150 news items), different aspects of marginal housing were illustrated. The results of the study revealed some particular aspects, namely: some of the Roma communities are relocated whilst some others are subject to environmental conflicts; funding addressing the quality of life of Roma ethnics seems to deepen the phenomenon of segregation among communities, most of the measures being limited to the creation of housing facilities.
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Transylvanian Review, 2018
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Analytical Letters, 2019
Quality and potential health risk of drinking waters in Medias town, localized near a former non-... more Quality and potential health risk of drinking waters in Medias town, localized near a former non-ferrous ore smelter, in Romania, was assessed using drinking water quality index (DWQI), hazard quotient (HQ) and total hazard quotient (THQ). A total of 29 water samples collected from 26 wells and 3 springs used as drinking water sources, located in relative proximity of agricultural, industrial or household contamination sources were studied. The obtained results indicated high NO2-, NO3-, Cd and Mn levels, which exceeded the corresponding maximum allowable concentrations. According to DWQI, only 10% of water sources have acceptable quality, while 21% have threatened- and 69% have poor- quality. The health risk assessment suggested high risk for NO3-, as for more than 72% of the drinking waters HQNO3- > 1.0, and no risk for metals and NO2- (HQmetals<1.0; HQNO2-<1.0).
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Geoheritage, 2019
Deep-seated landslides are considered geomorphologic risk phenomena, but highly stable over time.... more Deep-seated landslides are considered geomorphologic risk phenomena, but highly stable over time. The people perceived them differently, associating their shape with various legends. Their low vulnerability degree led to their complex valorisation. This ranged from their location in built-up spaces (households, religious infrastructures, etc.) to a varied economic usage (agriculture, logging, tourism). The scope of this study consists in assessing the deep-seated landslides as geomorphosites. This assessment is conducted by calculating their functional and additional values and the impact of their use in the field. The methodology involved 3 stages: an inventory of some representative deep-seated landslides areas in Romania and the Republic of Moldova; assessment of 13 deep-seated landslides sites, perceived as a case study; and their ranking, depending on the integration of the values achieved individually for each subcriterion. The research outcomes have confirmed the presence of a significant number of deep-seated landslides in the Carpato-Danubiano-Pontic space (especially in the Transylvanian Depression and in the Moldavian Plateau). The research also revealed the possibility to catalogue these landslides as geomorphosites and the high anthropic usage degree owed first of all to the good stability of the landforms.
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Transylvanian Review, 2019
The spatial reconstruction of some geographic features by interpreting old cartographic materials... more The spatial reconstruction of some geographic features by interpreting old cartographic materials makes us understand certain phenomena and may provide insights concerning the further development of the area under study. this multitude of preindustrial and industrial heritage sites in romania could be considered for the alternative territorial development, if not through a return to the original functioning purpose, then at least by designating them as tourist attractions. traditional facilities, be them watermills, windmills or other types of mills (manually operated), are currently representative elements for the material and spiritual culture and identity of a place. However, the reluctance of local residents towards industrial sites, as former employees, or due to their desire to have a different and higher level of comfort, and the low interest of decision-makers inhibit the development prospects. Another challenge is the lack of preventive conservation measures. Instead of being conserved in situ, where their functional, aesthetic and tourist features could be turned to good account, traditional facilities are preserved mostly as exhibits in museums and other ethnographical institutions.
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Geocarto International, 2020
Visibility analyses are employed in various fields, from landscape to archeology or territorial p... more Visibility analyses are employed in various fields, from landscape to archeology or territorial planning. Two case studies, of different elevation, from Romania were selected to be considered for setting up some observation points as lookout points. Fuzzy viewshed analysis was performed to evaluate the degree of visibility of certain landscape components and was also used as a tool for territorial planning. The main results of the research were some particular viewshed analysis area according to the dominant visibility directions. This methodology may be useful to local authorities, which are the only responsible bodies for authorizing, creating and setting up lookout points in a given space or for organizing certain planning activities.
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Fortement ancrées dans l’espace roumain, dès la période médiévale, les entités territoriales de t... more Fortement ancrées dans l’espace roumain, dès la période médiévale, les entités territoriales de type « pays » (« ţară ») et « district » (« ţinut »), se sont individualisées, au long des siècles suivants, comme des vrais bassins de vie, étant soumises aux différents changements dictés par le contexte socio-historique existant. Depuis une vingtaine d’années une pléiade d’auteurs a étudié ces régions (Cocean P., 1997, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2011; Dezsi, Ș., 2006 ; Ilieș, G., 2006 ; Ilieș, M., 2006 ; Filimon, L., 2007 ; Puşcaş, A., 2007 ; Josan, I., 2009 ; Ilovan, O.R., 2010 ; Borogean S., 2010 ; Boțan, C., 2010 ; David, N., 2010 ; Ianăș, A., 2010 ; Pop, A.M., 2011 ; Cimpoieș, P., 2015 ; Hognogi, G., 2016 ; Potra, A.C., 2017 etc.), en essayant de témoigner leur fonctionnalité et de distiller leurs traits spécifiques. Elles sont investies comme : • Des régions géographiques particulières, étendues sur l’entier espace précarpatique roumain ; • D’espaces mentaux originaux où chaque territoire s’individualise à travers des traits ethnographiques, culturels ou sociaux ; • Des modèles de cohésion territoriale, un attribut exigé par les acteurs socio-économiques ou politiques afin d’assurer une coopération régionale ; • Des régions de programme/projet aux traits systémiques (Cocean P., Cocean R., 2003), un possible découpage territorial distinct.
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Studia Universitatis Babeș-Bolyai Geographia
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The Professional Geographer
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Remote Sensing
Watercourses act like a magnet for human communities and were always a deciding factor when choos... more Watercourses act like a magnet for human communities and were always a deciding factor when choosing settlements. The reverse of these services is a potential hazard in the form of flash flooding, for which human society has various management strategies. These strategies prove to be increasingly necessary in the context of increased anthropic pressure on the floodable areas. One of these strategies, Strategic Flood Management (SFM), a continuous cycle of planning, acting, monitoring, reviewing and adapting, seems to have better chances to succeed than other previous strategies, in the context of the Digital-Era Governance (DEG). These derive, among others, from the technological and methodological advantages of DEG. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) stand out among the most revolutionary tools for data acquisition and processing of data in the last decade, both in qualitative and quantitative terms. In this context, this study presents a hybrid...
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Sustainability
In the event of any crisis, such as, in this case, the COVID-19 pandemic, new challenges arise, r... more In the event of any crisis, such as, in this case, the COVID-19 pandemic, new challenges arise, ranging from social and environmental phenomena to economic issues. One of the most affected economic sectors was the cultural one, especially independent artists, whose financial stability is usually inconsistent. The aim of this article was to test the immediate reactions of the cultural sector, both public and private, to the pandemic shock and, implicitly, to the restrictions imposed during the state of emergency in Romania (27 February–14 May 2020). By using grounded theory, 36 public documents of cultural stakeholders were coded and analyzed. All documents were identified in the Romanian online environment during the state of emergency. Based on the identified interrelationships, it was found that the independent contractors, self-employed workers in the creative-cultural sector, whether or not associated with NGOs or employees of public institutions, need financial and community su...
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to be solved, from the lack of basic services (health, education) to the persistent poor living conditions or serious environmental problems. The Roma communities selected for our study are no exception. They are located on the outskirts of some cities or in their historical centers (Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu, Timisoara, Baia Mare). Through content analysis, based on print and electronic media from the last 10 years (n = 150 news items), different aspects of marginal housing were illustrated. The results of the study revealed some particular aspects, namely: some of the Roma communities are relocated whilst some others are subject to environmental conflicts; funding addressing the quality of life of Roma ethnics seems to deepen the phenomenon of segregation among communities, most of the measures being limited to the creation of housing facilities.
Papers by Gheorghe Hognogi
to be solved, from the lack of basic services (health, education) to the persistent poor living conditions or serious environmental problems. The Roma communities selected for our study are no exception. They are located on the outskirts of some cities or in their historical centers (Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu, Timisoara, Baia Mare). Through content analysis, based on print and electronic media from the last 10 years (n = 150 news items), different aspects of marginal housing were illustrated. The results of the study revealed some particular aspects, namely: some of the Roma communities are relocated whilst some others are subject to environmental conflicts; funding addressing the quality of life of Roma ethnics seems to deepen the phenomenon of segregation among communities, most of the measures being limited to the creation of housing facilities.