BioSocieties
Scope & Guideline
Unpacking the Societal Dimensions of Biological Sciences.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research:
The journal promotes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating insights from sociology, anthropology, bioethics, and public health to address complex biological and social issues. - Critical Examination of Biotechnologies:
BioSocieties critically analyzes biotechnological innovations, including their social implications, ethical considerations, and the politics surrounding their implementation. - Focus on Health and Reproduction:
A core area of the journal is the exploration of health and reproductive technologies, investigating how these influence societal structures and individual experiences. - Biosociality and Citizenship:
The concept of biosociality, which refers to the social relationships that emerge from biological factors, is a central theme, particularly in relation to citizenship and identity in the context of health and illness. - Global Perspectives:
The journal emphasizes global perspectives on biotechnology and health, exploring how different cultural and political contexts shape biosocial interactions.
Trending and Emerging
- Biopolitics and Governance:
There is a growing focus on the interplay between biopolitics and governance, particularly in the context of public health responses to crises like COVID-19, highlighting how state policies shape citizen interactions with biotechnology. - Epigenetics and Social Justice:
Emerging discussions around epigenetics, particularly in relation to social justice and structural inequities, indicate a trend towards understanding the biological underpinnings of social phenomena. - Personalized Medicine:
Personalized and precision medicine is increasingly a focal point, exploring how these approaches affect individual identities and societal norms. - Technological Solutionism in Health:
The rise of technological solutions to health challenges, including DIY science and patient-led initiatives, is becoming a prominent theme, reflecting a shift towards participatory health practices. - Environmental and Ecological Concerns:
There is an increasing emphasis on the intersection of biotechnology with environmental issues, particularly in relation to sustainability and biodiversity, indicating a broader ecological consciousness within biosocial studies.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Biomedical Ethics:
There has been a noticeable decline in papers focusing solely on traditional biomedical ethics, with a shift towards more nuanced discussions incorporating social and political dimensions. - Animal Welfare in Biomedicine:
Topics centered on animal welfare in biomedical research appear to be waning, possibly due to the journal's increasing focus on human-centric biomedical issues and the complexities of human health. - Historical Analyses of Biotechnology:
Research that solely focuses on historical perspectives of biotechnology has decreased, as the journal pivots towards contemporary issues and emerging biotechnological challenges. - Pharmaceutical Innovation without Societal Context:
There is a reduced emphasis on pharmaceutical innovations discussed in isolation from their societal implications, as the journal increasingly integrates broader socio-political discussions.
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