Dynamis
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating the Philosophical Underpinnings of Medical Practices
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Historical Research:
Dynamis emphasizes the historical development of medical practices, health policies, and the evolution of medical knowledge across various cultures and time periods. - Cultural and Gender Perspectives in Medicine:
The journal explores how cultural norms and gender roles influence medical practices, health care access, and the societal understanding of health and illness. - Ethics and Medical Controversies:
Dynamis addresses ethical dilemmas in medicine, including historical and contemporary debates surrounding medical practices, professional roles, and patient care. - Global Health Histories:
The journal covers health issues from a global perspective, investigating how historical narratives shape current health policies and practices in different regions. - Artifacts and Knowledge Production:
Dynamis examines the role of various artifacts, such as texts, technologies, and practices, in the production and dissemination of medical knowledge.
Trending and Emerging
- Health and Gender Studies:
There is a growing emphasis on the intersection of health and gender, examining how gender identities and roles impact health outcomes and medical practices. - Global Health and Epidemiology:
Recent publications increasingly address global health issues, particularly in relation to historical epidemiological transitions and their modern implications. - Material Culture and Medical Knowledge:
The exploration of material culture, including medical artifacts and their role in knowledge production, is gaining traction as researchers investigate how these elements shape health practices. - Crisis and Response in Medical History:
The examination of historical crises, such as pandemics and their socio-political responses, is emerging as a critical theme, drawing parallels to current global health challenges. - Ethics in Medical Practice:
The journal is increasingly focusing on the ethical dimensions of medical practice, particularly in relation to historical injustices and contemporary medical controversies.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Medical Practices:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers focusing solely on traditional or folk medical practices, suggesting a shift towards more contemporary and interdisciplinary approaches. - Narrowly Defined Historical Periods:
Research concentrating on specific historical periods, particularly those that do not connect to broader themes of modernity or globalization, appears to be waning. - Static Medical Ethics:
The dialogue around static ethical frameworks in medicine is less prevalent, as more dynamic and contextual analyses are favored.
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