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This conference contributes to global sustainability by aligning its research discussions and academic sessions with key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It fosters knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaborative engagement.
This session will explore the impact of globalization on urban toponymic systems, examining how global influences reshape local place names. Participants will discuss case studies that illustrate the dynamic interplay between global trends and local naming practices.
This track will investigate the role of urban place naming as a political tool, analyzing how names can reflect power dynamics and influence community identity. Papers will focus on historical and contemporary examples of politically motivated toponymic changes.
This session aims to uncover the relationship between urban culture and place names, highlighting how names contribute to cultural identity and social narratives. Presentations will include ethnographic studies and cultural analyses of urban naming conventions.
Focusing on vernacular urban place names, this track will examine how these names shape and reflect community experiences in everyday life. Discussions will include the significance of local naming practices in fostering a sense of belonging.
This session will address new trends in urban place naming and contemporary toponymic practices, including the influence of technology and social media. Participants will analyze how these trends affect urban identity and community engagement.
This track will present various typologies of modern urban place names, exploring their linguistic, cultural, and social dimensions. Papers will categorize and analyze different naming conventions across diverse urban contexts.
This session will investigate the commodification of urban toponymic landscapes through tourism, examining how place names are marketed and transformed for economic gain. Case studies will highlight the tension between authenticity and commercialization.
This track will explore how urban place names serve as markers of gentrification, reflecting socio-economic changes in neighborhoods. Presenters will analyze the implications of name changes for community identity and displacement.
Focusing on the unique toponymic systems of suburbs, this session will examine how suburban place names differ from urban counterparts. Discussions will include the cultural and social factors influencing suburban naming practices.
This session will delve into the relationship between place names and place making, exploring how names contribute to the creation of meaningful urban spaces. Papers will discuss theoretical frameworks and practical applications in urban planning.
This track will highlight the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in urban toponymic studies, showcasing innovative methodologies for analyzing spatial data related to place names. Participants will present research that integrates GIS technology with toponymic analysis.