AREA
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Dialogue in Geography and Environmental Policy
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Qualitative Research Methodologies:
The journal emphasizes qualitative methodologies, particularly ethnographic approaches, to explore the complexities of human experiences and social relations in various geographical contexts. - Interdisciplinary Engagement:
'AREA' promotes interdisciplinary research, merging insights from sociology, anthropology, environmental studies, and public health to address pressing geographical issues. - Social Justice and Equity:
A core focus is on social justice, examining how geographical factors influence inequality, power dynamics, and the lived experiences of marginalized communities. - Environmental and Health Geography:
The journal consistently addresses themes in environmental and health geography, exploring the interplay between human health, environmental changes, and socio-political contexts. - Critical Geopolitics and Global Issues:
'AREA' explores critical geopolitics, examining how global issues such as migration, conflict, and climate change shape geographical discourses and practices. - Reflexivity and Ethics in Research:
The journal emphasizes the importance of reflexivity and ethical considerations in research practices, particularly in fieldwork contexts involving vulnerable populations.
Trending and Emerging
- Care and Relational Research:
Recent publications highlight the importance of care and relational methodologies in research, emphasizing ethical considerations and the need for empathy in engaging with research subjects. - Impact of COVID-19 on Geographies:
There has been a significant increase in research addressing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic across various geographical contexts, exploring themes such as health, community resilience, and socio-economic changes. - Decolonial and Indigenous Perspectives:
Emerging themes reflect a growing emphasis on decolonial approaches and Indigenous knowledge systems, challenging dominant narratives and advocating for more inclusive geographical practices. - Environmental Justice and Climate Change:
The journal is increasingly focused on environmental justice and the socio-political dimensions of climate change, addressing how marginalized communities are disproportionately affected by environmental crises. - Digital and Remote Research Methods:
There is a rising trend in the utilization of digital and remote research methods, particularly in response to restrictions imposed by the pandemic, allowing for innovative data collection and engagement strategies. - Intersectionality in Geography:
Recent publications demonstrate an increasing interest in intersectional analyses, exploring how various identities (gender, race, class) intersect to shape experiences within geographical contexts.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Quantitative Methods:
There is a noticeable decline in the use of traditional quantitative research methods, as the journal increasingly prioritizes qualitative and participatory approaches that capture the nuances of human experiences. - Historical Geography:
Themes related to historical geography appear to be less frequently addressed, suggesting a shift towards contemporary issues and immediate societal challenges over historical analyses. - Static Geographical Models:
The reliance on static geographical models and fixed spatial analyses is diminishing, as the journal favors dynamic, fluid approaches that account for the complexities of social and environmental interactions. - Regional Studies Focus:
The emphasis on narrowly defined regional studies is waning, with a growing preference for transnational and global perspectives that reflect interconnectedness in a globalized world. - Descriptive Case Studies:
There is a decrease in purely descriptive case studies, as the journal moves towards more analytical and critical approaches that engage with broader theoretical frameworks.
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