Folia Geographica
Scope & Guideline
Elevating Academic Discourse in Geography and Planning
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research in Geography:
The journal emphasizes the integration of different disciplines within geography, encouraging studies that connect social sciences, environmental issues, and urban development. - Focus on Human-Environment Interactions:
A significant portion of the research explores the dynamic interactions between humans and their environment, addressing topics like sustainability, urbanization, and ecological impacts. - Methodological Innovations:
Folia Geographica showcases innovative methodologies, particularly in the use of GIS and remote sensing technologies, to analyze geographical phenomena and inform policy-making. - Regional Studies and Localized Research:
The journal frequently publishes studies that focus on specific regions, offering insights into local issues while contributing to broader geographical theories. - Contemporary Societal Issues:
The journal addresses pressing societal challenges, including migration, health, tourism, and urban policy, reflecting current trends and their geographical implications.
Trending and Emerging
- Anthropocene and Polycrisis Research:
Recent publications emphasize the Anthropocene and polycrisis as crucial areas of study, highlighting the interconnectedness of global environmental and social crises. - Sustainability and Urban Development:
Sustainability has become a central theme, with a focus on sustainable urban development strategies, such as the 15-minute city concept and mixed-use developments. - Health Geography:
Research exploring the intersection of geography and health, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, is gaining traction, reflecting the importance of spatial analysis in public health. - Place Identity and Community Dynamics:
The study of place identity and its impact on community dynamics is emerging, as researchers seek to understand how local identities influence social and economic behaviors. - Tourism and Economic Impact Studies:
There is a growing interest in tourism studies, particularly in the context of its socio-economic impacts and sustainability, indicating its relevance in contemporary geographical research.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Geographic Education:
Papers focusing solely on traditional geographic education and methodologies have declined, as the field moves towards more applied and interdisciplinary approaches. - Static Spatial Analysis:
Research that relies heavily on static spatial analysis without considering temporal dynamics is becoming less frequent, indicating a shift towards more dynamic and longitudinal studies. - Purely Theoretical Frameworks:
There has been a noticeable decrease in the publication of papers that focus solely on theoretical frameworks without empirical application, as researchers increasingly seek to ground their work in real-world contexts. - Environmental Determinism:
Themes related to environmental determinism have waned, likely due to a growing awareness of the complexities of human agency and socio-economic factors in geographical phenomena. - Focus on Historical Geography:
While historical geography remains important, its prevalence in recent publications has decreased, possibly as contemporary issues take precedence in geographical research.
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