Evolution of small and medium-sized cities from the Republic of Moldova from the standpoint of economic geography
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StatusThe thesis was presented on the 18 September, 2015Approved by NCAA on the 19 November, 2015 Abstract – 0.92 Mb / in romanianThesisCZU 911.3:908
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Keywords
small city, urban area, geographic location, land resources, economic specialization, population, demographic structure, rank, hierarchySummary
Thesis structure: Introduction, list of abbreviations, 5 chapters, conclusions and recommendations, 178 pages of basic text, bibliography (310 de sources), 43 figures, 42 tables, 25 Annexes. The obtained results are published in 16 scientic papers.
Field of study: Economic and Social Geography.
The purpose of the thesis: consists in identifying the peculiarities of small and medium-sized cities development, through geodemographical, social and economic transformation conditions, in order to improve regional development policies and strategies.
Objectives: 1.To identify the directions and scientific studies, concepts and methodological criteria of small and medium-sized cities individualization, through the tools of economic geography; 2. The analysis of evolution urban settlements network specific, in the spatial and temporal context, and current territorial development of the republic; 3.To identify natural, socio-economic and demographic development factors of small and medium urban settlements network; 4. To determine the place and role of small and medium-sized cities for the territorial polarization in the context of regional development; 5. Elaboration of recommendations regarding the small and medium-sized cities efficient management within the urban settlements system.
The research methodology: to realization of the thesis, the following methods were used: analytical, comparative, historical, hierarchical, statistical and mathematical, cartographic, expeditionary, observation and geographical description.
The scientific novelty and originality: a complex socio-economic study of small and medium-sized cities and their role in the system of human settlements from the republic, in the context of current and prospective administrative-territorial reorganization.
The important scientific problem solved in the field concerned: based on a complex analysis of socio-economic and geodemographic factors impact on the development of small amd medium-sized, the main directions were determined in order to improve the urban settlements system in the context of regional development.
Theoretical significance: a complex approach of the small and medium-sized cities evolution through combining theoretical and methodological framework in the fields of geography, demography and economy, which ensured the interdisciplinary character of the thesis;
The applied value of the work: The conclusions and recommendations serve as a basis for the central authorities and experts, in developing plans and development strategies of the country, including the improvement of urban and regional development policies.
Implementation of scientific results: The results are used to elaboration university courses at the disciplines of Human Geography of the Republic of Moldova, Population and Human Settlements Geography as well Urban and Rural Geography.
Oficial Reviewers
- Mihai Hachi
doctor, associate professor (docent) - Efros Vasile
doctor în geografie, profesor universitar, Universitatea ,,Ștefan cel Mare”, Suceava, România
Council's Members
- Sergiu Chircă, president
doctor habilitat, professor, Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova - Valeriu Sainsus, secretary
doctor, associate professor (docent) - Constantin Matei, member
doctor habilitat, professor, Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova - Olga Gagauz, member
doctor habilitat, associate professor (docent), - Elena Sochircă, member
doctor, associate professor (docent), Tiraspol State University
Theses
Under consideration [1] :
- The thesis consists of introduction, four chapters, general conclusions and recommendations
17 February, 2023
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