Evidence & Policy
Scope & Guideline
Empowering Policymakers with Research Insights
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Knowledge Mobilisation and Brokering:
The journal explores the mechanisms and strategies for mobilising research evidence effectively within policymaking contexts, highlighting the role of knowledge brokers and intermediaries. - Evidence-Based Policy Analysis:
Research published in this journal critically examines the processes and outcomes of evidence-based policymaking, assessing how evidence is interpreted and utilized. - Community Engagement and Co-Production:
A significant focus is placed on the co-production of knowledge, emphasizing collaborative approaches that involve stakeholders, community members, and researchers in the policymaking process. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary research that draws from various fields, including health, education, and social sciences, to address complex policy challenges. - Evaluation of Policy Impact:
Research evaluating the impact of policies, particularly in health and social services, is a core theme, providing insights into effective practices and lessons learned.
Trending and Emerging
- Crisis Response and Resilience:
There is an increasing focus on the role of evidence in crisis situations, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting how rapid response frameworks and real-time data can inform policy decisions. - Equity and Inclusion in Policy:
Emerging themes emphasize equity and inclusion, particularly concerning marginalized communities, as the journal explores how diverse perspectives can enhance policy relevance and effectiveness. - Innovative Knowledge Exchange Methods:
Research exploring creative and innovative methods for knowledge exchange, such as arts-based approaches and participatory research, is gaining traction, reflecting a shift towards more engaging and accessible forms of evidence dissemination. - Intersectoral Collaboration:
There is a growing trend in examining how intersectoral collaboration (between health, education, and social services, for example) can lead to more comprehensive and effective policy solutions. - Role of Technology in Evidence Use:
The impact of digital tools and technologies on knowledge mobilization and evidence use in policymaking is increasingly being explored, indicating a trend towards leveraging technology for better policy outcomes.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Evidence Hierarchies:
There is a noticeable decline in publications emphasizing rigid evidence hierarchies, such as randomized controlled trials, as the journal moves towards more nuanced discussions of evidence use. - Static Policy Frameworks:
Research focusing on static, one-size-fits-all policy frameworks is becoming less frequent, with a shift towards dynamic and context-sensitive approaches to policy development. - Limited Scope of Health Policies:
While health policy remains a significant topic, the focus on narrow, disease-specific policies is waning in favor of broader discussions on health equity and social determinants of health. - Top-Down Policymaking Models:
There is a decreasing emphasis on top-down policymaking models, as the journal increasingly promotes participatory and co-produced policy processes. - Standardised Evaluation Metrics:
Fewer articles are focusing on standardised metrics for evaluating policy effectiveness, indicating a shift towards more qualitative and context-specific evaluation methods.
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