Estudios Fronterizos
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Knowledge on the Dynamics of Borders
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Migration Studies:
The journal emphasizes research on migration patterns, the experiences of migrants, and the socio-economic impacts of migration on both sending and receiving countries. - Border Dynamics:
It explores the complexities of border formations, including legal, social, and cultural dimensions, particularly in Latin American contexts. - Intercultural Relations:
The focus on interculturality highlights how migration and border crossings influence cultural identities and social interactions among diverse populations. - Policy Analysis:
The journal addresses the implications of immigration policies, border security measures, and humanitarian responses to migration crises. - Gender and Migration:
There is a notable emphasis on gendered perspectives in migration, examining how policies and migration experiences differ for women and LGBTQ+ individuals. - Environmental Factors:
Research on the interplay between environmental issues, such as climate change and resource scarcity, and migration patterns is increasingly central to the journal's scope.
Trending and Emerging
- Human Rights and Humanitarian Issues:
There is a growing focus on the human rights of migrants, emphasizing humanitarian crises, legal protections, and the ethical responsibilities of states. - Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic:
Research examining the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on migration patterns, border policies, and public health governance is increasingly prominent, reflecting the immediate relevance of these issues. - Technological Influence on Borders:
Emerging discussions on the role of technology in border management, surveillance, and migrant experiences are becoming a significant area of interest. - Transnational and Diaspora Studies:
The exploration of transnational identities and the experiences of diasporic communities is gaining traction, reflecting the complexities of modern migration. - Environmental Migration:
Research on how environmental factors, such as climate change and natural disasters, drive migration is increasingly relevant, highlighting the intersection of environmental issues and migration.
Declining or Waning
- Economic Integration:
Research focused on economic integration, such as trade agreements and economic cooperation between border regions, has seen a decline as the journal shifts towards more socio-cultural and humanitarian aspects of border studies. - Historical Border Studies:
While historical analyses of borders and migration were once prevalent, there has been a noticeable reduction in papers focusing solely on historical narratives, with a shift towards contemporary issues. - Traditional Security Perspectives:
The journal's focus on traditional security frameworks regarding border control and migration has waned, as there is now a stronger emphasis on human rights and humanitarian perspectives. - Simplistic Border Narratives:
Papers that presented binary or overly simplistic narratives of borders and migration are becoming less common, as the journal increasingly values nuanced and complex analyses.
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