Asian and Pacific Migration Journal

Scope & Guideline

Connecting research with contemporary migration challenges.

Introduction

Welcome to the Asian and Pacific Migration Journal information hub, where our guidelines provide a wealth of knowledge about the journal’s focus and academic contributions. This page includes an extensive look at the aims and scope of Asian and Pacific Migration Journal, highlighting trending and emerging areas of study. We also examine declining topics to offer insight into academic interest shifts. Our curated list of highly cited topics and recent publications is part of our effort to guide scholars, using these guidelines to stay ahead in their research endeavors.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN0117-1968
PublisherSAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD
Support Open AccessNo
CountryPhilippines
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1992 to 2024
AbbreviationASIAN PAC MIGR J / Asian Pac. Migr. J.
Frequency4 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
Address1 OLIVERS YARD, 55 CITY ROAD, LONDON EC1Y 1SP, ENGLAND

Aims and Scopes

The Asian and Pacific Migration Journal focuses on the multifaceted dimensions of migration in the Asia-Pacific region, addressing both theoretical and practical aspects of migration, integration, and the experiences of migrant populations. The journal aims to provide a platform for interdisciplinary research and critical discussions that highlight the complexities of migration as it relates to socio-economic factors, policy implications, and cultural interactions.
  1. Migrant Experiences and Integration:
    Research that delves into the lived experiences of migrants, including their challenges and successes in social integration, cultural adaptation, and emotional well-being.
  2. Migration Policy and Governance:
    Analysis of migration policies across various countries in the Asia-Pacific region, exploring how these policies affect migrants' rights, labor conditions, and social inclusion.
  3. Transnational Connections and Networks:
    Studies investigating the transnational ties that migrants maintain with their home countries, including remittances, family connections, and community building.
  4. Gender and Migration Dynamics:
    Focus on the gendered aspects of migration, including the unique challenges faced by women migrants and the implications of gender roles in migration processes.
  5. Impact of Crises on Migration Patterns:
    Examination of how crises, such as pandemics and conflicts, influence migration trends, migrant vulnerabilities, and return migration dynamics.
  6. Socioeconomic Impacts of Migration:
    Research on the economic contributions of migrants to host countries, the impact of remittances on home countries, and the role of migrants in local economies.
Recent publications have highlighted several emerging themes in migration studies, reflecting contemporary challenges and evolving dynamics in the Asia-Pacific region. This section outlines the key trends that are gaining traction in the journal's focus.
  1. Impact of COVID-19 on Migration Dynamics:
    A significant increase in research addressing how the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped migration patterns, affected migrant workers' rights, and altered return migration dynamics.
  2. Gendered Experiences of Migration:
    Emerging studies that focus on the unique challenges faced by migrant women, including issues of gender-based violence, labor exploitation, and social resilience.
  3. Emotional and Psychological Dimensions of Migration:
    Growing attention to the emotional and psychological aspects of migration, such as mental health issues among migrants and the role of emotional intelligence in social integration.
  4. Transnational Family Dynamics:
    Research exploring the complexities of transnational families, including the impact of migration on family structures, caregiving responsibilities, and emotional ties across borders.
  5. Environmental Migration and Displacement:
    Increasing focus on environmental factors contributing to migration, such as climate change, natural disasters, and their implications for displaced populations.
  6. Technological Influence on Migration:
    Exploration of how technology, including social media and mobile applications, affects the migration experience, from job searching to maintaining connections with home.

Declining or Waning

As the journal evolves, certain themes have become less prominent in recent publications. This section identifies those declining topics, reflecting shifts in research focus and emerging priorities within the field of migration studies.
  1. Traditional Labor Migration Models:
    There has been a noticeable decline in research focused solely on traditional labor migration models, as the discourse shifts towards more nuanced understandings of migration that incorporate social, cultural, and emotional dimensions.
  2. Homogeneous Experiences of Migrants:
    The journal has seen less emphasis on presenting migrants as a monolithic group, with increasing recognition of intersectionality and diversity within migrant populations.
  3. Static Perspectives on Integration:
    Research that treats integration as a fixed process rather than a dynamic and ongoing experience has diminished, as scholars increasingly acknowledge the evolving nature of migrant integration.
  4. Focus on Economic Contributions Alone:
    There is a waning interest in solely quantifying the economic contributions of migrants, with more emphasis placed on social and cultural impacts as well as human rights considerations.
  5. Overarching Theories without Empirical Evidence:
    Theoretical discussions that lack empirical grounding are becoming less frequent, as the journal increasingly prioritizes studies that provide robust evidence from real-world contexts.

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