Special Issue [SI_CULGEO]:
Cultural Geography, Landscape Theory, Tourism. Geographical Perspectives Inspired by the Legacy of Professor Theano S. Terkenli

The European Journal of Geography announces a Special Issue dedicated to the memory and scholarly legacy of Professor Theano S. Terkenli, University of the Aegean, Greece, who passed away on 30 June 2025.

Professor Terkenli shaped research in cultural geography, landscape theory, and tourism geography. Her work influenced academic debate, research agendas, and generations of scholars through teaching and supervision.

This Special Issue honors her intellectual contribution by bringing together original research that engages with, advances, or critically reflects on the core themes of her work. The issue seeks to advance contemporary geographical scholarship in areas central to the journal’s scope.

Thematic Scope

The Special Issue welcomes cutting edge research and critical perspectives in cultural geography, landscape theory, and tourism geography. Submissions may adopt theoretical, empirical, methodological, or interdisciplinary approaches.

Indicative themes include:

1. Landscape theory, analysis, and interpretation
   Conceptual and interpretative approaches to landscape as cultural, social, and spatial construct across disciplines.
2. Cultural landscapes, heritage, and landscape perception
   Landscapes as carriers of cultural memory and heritage, shaped by historically evolving perceptions.
3. Landscape, identity, and sense of place
   Landscape as arena of identity formation, memory, belonging, and cultural negotiation across scales.
4. Landscape justice, governance, and the common good
   Power, law, conflict, and governance in landscape. Implications of the European Landscape Convention.
5. Cultural economy of space and landscape transformation
   Globalization, ICTs, mobility, and cultural flows shaping contemporary landscapes.
6. Sustainable tourism, place making, and landscape
   Tourism led landscape change and strategies that balance development, conservation, and cultural integrity.
7. Cultural geographical approaches to tourism development
   Critical perspectives on tourism, mobility, consumption, and production of tourist spaces.
8. Participatory landscape planning and public engagement
   Community involvement and democratic decision making in landscapes shaped by tourism and mobility.
9. Landscape education and landscape conscience
   Educational approaches and formation of landscape awareness across generations.

Submissions are expected to reflect the spirit of Professor Terkenli’s work by combining strong conceptual grounding with geographical sensitivity to place, culture, and landscape dynamics.

Two Stage Submission Process

This Special Issue follows a mandatory two stage process. Full papers will be accepted only after invitation.

• Stage 1. Extended Abstract Submission

All interested authors must submit an extended abstract of approximately 1000 words by 1 June 2026 via this google form.

The extended abstract must clearly present:

• Research question and objectives
• Theoretical and methodological framework
• Main argument and expected or preliminary findings
• Clear contribution to the Special Issue themes

Extended abstracts will be evaluated by the Guest Editors & EJG Editoral Team.

• Stage 2. Invitation and Full Paper Submission

Authors of selected extended abstracts will receive an invitation by 15 June 2026 to submit a full manuscript.

Only invited authors may submit a full paper through the journal submission platform.

Invited full manuscripts must be submitted by 7 September 2026. All submissions will undergo double blind peer review according to journal standards.

Publication of the Special Issue is planned for the end of 2026.

Types of Contributions

This Special Issue welcomes original contributions, including:

• Research Articles
• Review Articles

Manuscripts may range from:

• Shorter contributions (around 2,000 words; which may only cover the specific formats outlined here), to
• Full-length articles (5,000–10,000 words), depending on the scope and depth of the research.

We particularly encourage submissions that:

• Pose a clear and original research question
• Introduce a novel methodological approach
• Draw on new data or empirical material
• Offer new findings or interpretations
• Critically engage with Professor Terkenli’s scholarly contribution
• Connect research with policy, planning, education, or landscape governance

Manuscript Requirements for Invited Papers

Full manuscripts must provide sufficient methodological detail to ensure scientific rigor and replicability. At minimum, papers should include:

• Introduction
• Methodology and materials
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion

Authors may submit supplementary material to accompany the article.

Invited papers should follow the EJG author guidelines and be submitted through the journal’s online submission system. When choosing Manuscript “Article Type” during the submission procedure, click [SI_CULGEO], otherwise your submission will be handled as a regular manuscript. In your cover letter, please clearly indicate that your submission is intended for the special issue "Cultural Geography, Landscape Theory, Tourism. Geographical Perspectives Inspired by the Legacy of Professor Theano S. Terkenli". Authors must also confirm in the cover letter that the manuscript is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. In addition, please suggest at least five potential expert reviewers who meet the criteria outlined here.

Guest Editors

• Prof. Byron Andrew Miller, University of Calgary, Canada, bavrmill@ucalgary.ca
• Prof. Em. Joop van der Schee, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam & Utrecht University, The Netherlands, joop@vdschee.nl
• Dr. Seraphim Alvanides, TU Dortmund University, Germany, s.alvanides@outlook.com
• Dr. Vasiliki Georgoula, University of the Aegean, Greece, v.georgoula@aegean.gr
• Dr. Aikaterini Gkoltsiou, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece, katerinagkoltsiou@aua.gr
• Dr. Evangelos Pavlis, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece, epavlis@aua.gr

EJG Editor

• Dr. Alexandros Bartzokas-Tsiompras, EUROGEO & National Technical University of Athens, Belgium & Greece, abartzok@mail.ntua.gr

Timeline

• Submission deadline for extended abstracts: 01/06/2026
• Invitations for full paper submission in the journal: 15/06/2026
• Full paper submission deadline: 07/09/2026
• Publication window for the special issue: November - December 2026

About the European Journal of Geography (EJG):

The EJG is a peer-reviewed open-access journal published quarterly by the European Association of Geographers (EUROGEO). It seeks to promote high-quality research and innovative practices in the field of geography with a European perspective and beyond.

Contact: For queries regarding this special issue, please contact sec@eurogeojournal.eu or the Guest Editors.