AUC Geographica
Scope & Guideline
Bridging Disciplines for a Sustainable Future
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Geospatial Analysis and Applications:
The journal focuses on the use of geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and spatial modeling to analyze and solve real-world problems in environmental management, urban planning, and disaster risk assessment. - Environmental and Geomorphological Studies:
AUC Geographica publishes research on physical geography, including studies on landforms, vegetation, and climate impacts, contributing to our understanding of geomorphological processes and environmental changes. - Public Health and Socioeconomic Research:
The journal explores the interplay between geography and public health, examining issues like mortality rates, health disparities, and the socioeconomic factors influencing health outcomes across different regions. - Cultural and Historical Geography:
Research on cultural landscapes, historical geography, and the socio-political dynamics of regions is a core area, providing insights into how geography influences identity, migration, and community development. - Sustainable Development and Resource Management:
AUC Geographica emphasizes studies that address sustainability challenges, including land use changes, environmental degradation, and resource management, particularly in the context of climate change.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic:
Research exploring the geographical impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has surged, including studies on health outcomes, migration patterns, and urban changes resulting from the pandemic. - Geospatial Data and Technology Applications:
There is an increasing emphasis on the use of advanced geospatial technologies, such as GIS and remote sensing, for environmental monitoring and management, demonstrating a trend towards data-driven decision-making. - Climate Change and Environmental Hazards:
The journal is increasingly addressing climate change-related studies, particularly those focusing on environmental hazards, resilience, and adaptation strategies in vulnerable regions. - Migration and Mobility Studies:
Research on migration dynamics and their socio-economic implications has gained prominence, reflecting the growing interest in understanding population movements in the context of globalization and regional conflicts. - Community Resilience and Social Capital:
Emerging studies are focusing on the role of social capital in enhancing community resilience to environmental hazards, indicating a shift towards understanding socio-environmental interactions.
Declining or Waning
- Historical Geography Studies:
While historical geography remains relevant, there has been a noticeable decline in research focused on historical geographical analysis, with fewer studies addressing the temporal aspects of geographical changes. - Regional Economic Analyses:
Although economic geography is still present, the frequency of publications dealing with regional economic dynamics, such as industrial development and employment trends, has decreased in recent years. - Traditional Land Use Studies:
Research on traditional land use practices and their impacts on local communities and environments is less frequently addressed, indicating a potential shift towards more contemporary land use issues. - Urbanization and City Planning:
Research focused specifically on urbanization processes and city planning strategies has waned, as the journal's emphasis shifts towards broader environmental and health-related geographical studies. - Cultural Heritage and Tourism Studies:
Topics related to cultural heritage and tourism management have become less prominent, potentially overshadowed by emerging themes in sustainability and environmental management.
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