Abstract: Education is, or at least should be, a daily activity for the entire youth population. Given the clear role of education in human capital construction, the study of spatial accessibility to educational facilities is an important research subject. The …

Multimodal spatial accessibility to the primary and secondary education network: case study Bucharest-Ilfov Region Read more »

Abstract: The rapid rise of digital platforms is reshaping how urban residents access and consume food, marking a significant shift from traditional grocery shopping to online retail experiences. In Romania, this transformation is particularly evident in the Bucharest Region, where …

Exploring the urban geography of online grocery shopping in Romania: trends and transformations Read more »

[wptabs style] [wptabtitle]Abstract[/wptabtitle] [wptabcontent] The spatial allocation of medical resources is closely related to population health outcomes. Health workforce shortage and maldistribution represent significant challenges for health systems functioning in many countries. Romania registers the lowest physicians per patient ratio …

Geographic maldistribution of the physician workforce in Romania: urban-rural divide and need for better planning and retention strategies Read more »

[wptabs style] [wptabtitle]Abstract[/wptabtitle] [wptabcontent] Accessibility to medical services is an essential element for a higher quality of life. In a geographical sense, accessibility relies on location and distance. In the case of health geography, it is concerned with the location …

The potential geographic accessibility of hospital services in Cluj County Read more »

[wptabs style] [wptabtitle]Abstract[/wptabtitle] [wptabcontent] Cultural heritage constantly evolves, contributes fundamentally to human development, and increases collective life’s quality. Cultural assets are considered a treasure that must be protected accordingly and passed on to future generations. Among tourism resources, material and …

Criteria for Romanian geniuses’ selection as source for a new heritage tourism product Read more »

[wptabs style] [wptabtitle]Abstract[/wptabtitle] [wptabcontent] Human capital reflects the knowledge, competencies, and health people invest in and accumulate throughout their lives. Therefore, investing in people’s health, education, and skills is essential to developing human capital. The evaluation of human capital is …

Spatial distribution of human capital in Romania Read more »

[wptabs style] [wptabtitle]Abstract[/wptabtitle] [wptabcontent] In 1990, Romania and other CEE countries embarked on a political shift that prompted radical structural and spatial changes in economic activities. Industrial restructuring holds a central role in strengthening both EU convergence and internal socioeconomic …

From command to market-driven economy: the changing role of manufacturing industries in Romania Read more »

[wptabs style] [wptabtitle]Abstract[/wptabtitle] [wptabcontent] The main aim of this paper is to analyse the spatial dynamic of public hospital beds in Romania (1992-2018) in order to grasp the potentially uneven development of the health care infrastructure following state policies of …

Development inequalities of Romanian physical public healthcare infrastructure: the case of hospital beds Read more »

[wptabs style] [wptabtitle]Abstract[/wptabtitle] [wptabcontent] Access to health services is essential for ensuring a fundamental human right: the right to health care. Traditional accessibility methods do not consider traffic changes and possible infrastructure works and do not always reflect the actual …

The potential geographical accessibility to public hospitals for the population in Bucharest’ proximity Read more »

[wptabs style] [wptabtitle]Abstract[/wptabtitle] [wptabcontent] Given that expired or unused medicines can be dangerous to both public health and the environment, legislative regulations on their handling and management are set up worldwide. One of the most critical measurement is good consumer …

Assessing the attitude and behaviour regarding the disposal of expired or unused medicines. Case study: Bucharest, Romania Read more »