European Political Science Review
Scope & Guideline
Unveiling Insights into European Politics
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Comparative Politics:
The journal focuses on comparative analyses of political systems, parties, and behaviors across European countries, exploring how different contexts influence political outcomes. - Public Attitudes and Political Behavior:
There is a consistent emphasis on understanding public attitudes towards political institutions, including trust, participation, and voting behavior, particularly in relation to current events and crises. - Policy Analysis and Governance:
The journal addresses issues of governance, public policy, and institutional performance, examining how these factors interact with societal changes and challenges. - Populism and Political Extremism:
A significant area of focus is the rise of populism and radical right movements, investigating their impact on democratic processes, public opinion, and political discourse across Europe. - Gender and Politics:
The exploration of gender dynamics within political systems, including representation, policy priorities, and the role of gender in shaping political behavior, is a notable theme. - Political Economy:
The intersection of economic policies and political outcomes is analyzed, particularly in the context of crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and its implications for governance and electoral behavior.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Politics:
A growing body of research investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced political engagement, trust in institutions, and policy responses, highlighting the pandemic's profound effect on European politics. - Populism and Radical Right Movements:
The journal has seen an uptick in studies focusing on the rise of populism and radical right parties, examining their strategies, electoral success, and implications for democratic governance. - Environmental and Social Justice Issues:
Emerging research reflects a heightened focus on eco-social attitudes and political action related to environmental justice, signaling an increased interest in how social movements intersect with political processes. - Deliberative Democracy and Citizen Participation:
There is a noticeable trend towards exploring deliberative processes, such as minipublics and participatory budgeting, which emphasize citizen engagement and democratic innovation. - Political Trust and Legitimacy:
Scholarly work increasingly addresses themes of political trust and legitimacy, particularly in the context of crises, reflecting concerns over democratic resilience and public confidence in governance.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Electoral Systems:
While electoral systems remain an important topic, there has been a noticeable decrease in studies focusing on traditional electoral frameworks, as newer methodologies and systems gain prominence in political analysis. - Historical Political Analysis:
Research grounded in historical political contexts has become less frequent, with a shift towards contemporary analyses that address current political phenomena and immediate challenges faced by European democracies. - Static Ideological Studies:
The exploration of static ideological frameworks has diminished, as scholars increasingly favor dynamic analyses that consider the fluidity of political ideologies and their impact on modern political behavior. - International Relations in a European Context:
There appears to be a declining focus on international relations topics specific to Europe as the journal shifts towards more localized political phenomena and domestic issues. - Theoretical Speculation Without Empirical Evidence:
There is a waning interest in purely theoretical discussions that lack empirical grounding, with a preference now for studies that incorporate robust data and methodological rigor.
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