Ayer

Scope & Guideline

Illuminating the Past to Understand the Present

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of Ayer with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageSpanish
ISSN1134-2277
PublisherASSOC HISTORIA CONTEMPORANEA & MARCIAL PONS, EDICIONES HISTORIA, S A
Support Open AccessNo
CountrySpain
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2012 to 2014, from 2017 to 2024
AbbreviationAYER / Ayer
Frequency4 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressC/ SAN SOTERO, 6, MADRID 28037, SPAIN

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Ayer' focuses on historical research, providing a platform for interdisciplinary studies that engage with various aspects of global history, particularly emphasizing political, social, and cultural dimensions. It aims to foster critical discussions around historical narratives and their implications in contemporary contexts.
  1. Interdisciplinary Historical Analysis:
    'Ayer' publishes research that integrates methodologies from various disciplines including sociology, political science, and cultural studies to provide comprehensive historical analyses.
  2. Focus on Global and Local Histories:
    The journal explores both global historical contexts and local narratives, often highlighting how local histories intersect with broader global movements and events.
  3. Critical Examination of Violence and Conflict:
    A significant emphasis is placed on studying mass violence, war strategies, and the socio-political dynamics surrounding conflicts, especially in the context of colonial and post-colonial histories.
  4. Gender and Nationalism Studies:
    The journal features research that investigates the intersections of gender, nationalism, and identity, contributing to discussions on how these elements shape historical narratives.
  5. Cultural and Social History:
    'Ayer' also delves into cultural history, examining how cultural practices and social movements influence and reflect historical developments.
  6. Historical Memory and Representation:
    The journal engages with themes of historical memory, representation, and commemoration, analyzing how histories are constructed and remembered in different contexts.
Recent publications in 'Ayer' reveal several emerging themes that reflect contemporary academic interests and societal concerns. These trends indicate a dynamic evolution in the journal's focus areas.
  1. Studies on Radicalization and Mass Violence:
    There is an increasing emphasis on understanding the processes of radicalization and the impact of mass violence, particularly in the context of modern conflicts and historical case studies.
  2. Intersectionality in Historical Narratives:
    Research that explores intersectionality, particularly regarding gender, class, and ethnicity within historical contexts, is gaining traction, reflecting contemporary discussions in social sciences.
  3. Environmental History and Climate Change:
    Emerging themes include the intersection of history with environmental studies, particularly how historical narratives inform current understandings of climate change and ecological crises.
  4. Post-Colonial Studies:
    A growing interest in post-colonial perspectives is evident, with research focusing on the legacies of colonialism and their ongoing impacts in contemporary societies.
  5. Political Populism and Historical Memory:
    The journal is increasingly addressing themes of political populism and its historical roots, analyzing how historical narratives shape current political landscapes.

Declining or Waning

While 'Ayer' continues to thrive in various areas, certain themes have begun to see a decline in focus. This waning interest may reflect shifts in academic priorities or changing societal contexts.
  1. Traditional National Histories:
    There is a noticeable decrease in research centered solely on traditional narratives of national histories, suggesting a shift towards more complex and intertwined global histories.
  2. Eurocentrism in Historical Narratives:
    Research with a Eurocentric perspective seems to be declining, as the journal increasingly prioritizes non-Western narratives and perspectives in historical discourse.
  3. Economic History Focus:
    There appears to be a waning interest in strictly economic history topics, as the journal emphasizes social, cultural, and political dimensions over purely economic analyses.
  4. Colonialism as a Monolithic Theme:
    The treatment of colonialism as a singular narrative is declining, with a growing preference for nuanced discussions that incorporate multiple perspectives and experiences.
  5. Focus on Military History:
    There is a reduction in articles solely focused on military history, indicating a broader interest in the social and cultural implications of warfare rather than just military strategies and outcomes.

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