Facets
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Innovation Across Scientific Frontiers
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research:
The journal emphasizes research that integrates various disciplines, including ecology, social sciences, and health sciences, to address complex environmental and societal challenges. - Sustainability and Conservation:
'Facets' consistently publishes articles focused on sustainability practices, biodiversity conservation, and the management of natural resources in the context of climate change and human impacts. - Community Engagement and Indigenous Knowledge:
The journal highlights the importance of community-based research and incorporates Indigenous knowledge systems, recognizing their value in ecological management and conservation efforts. - Health and Well-being:
Research on the health impacts of environmental changes, particularly in relation to food security, mental health, and community resilience, is a core focus area. - Policy Analysis and Governance:
'Facets' aims to analyze and critique environmental policies and governance frameworks, offering insights into best practices and areas for improvement.
Trending and Emerging
- One Health Approach:
The integration of human, animal, and environmental health under the One Health framework is gaining traction, as seen in recent papers exploring the interconnectedness of ecosystems and public health. - Indigenous and Local Knowledge Integration:
There is a growing emphasis on incorporating Indigenous knowledge and community perspectives in research, reflecting a trend towards decolonizing methodologies and enhancing the relevance of studies to local contexts. - Resilience and Adaptation Strategies:
Emerging themes focus on resilience and adaptive capacity in the face of environmental change, particularly in fisheries and ecosystem management, highlighting the need for innovative solutions. - Social Determinants of Health in Environmental Contexts:
Research exploring the links between environmental factors and social determinants of health is increasingly prevalent, addressing how environmental degradation impacts marginalized communities. - Technology and Citizen Science:
The use of technology and citizen science in environmental monitoring and data collection is on the rise, indicating a trend towards collaborative approaches that engage the public in scientific research.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Fisheries Management:
There appears to be a decline in research focused solely on conventional fisheries management practices, with a noticeable shift towards more integrated and adaptive management approaches that consider ecosystem dynamics and community involvement. - Single-discipline Studies:
The journal is moving away from studies that focus on single disciplines without interdisciplinary collaboration, as the need for integrated perspectives becomes more recognized in addressing complex environmental issues. - Generalized Climate Change Impacts:
While climate change remains a significant theme, there is a waning focus on generalized impacts without specific contextualization, as researchers are increasingly addressing localized and specific climate adaptation strategies.
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