Foresight
Scope & Guideline
Navigating the Future of Business and Innovation
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Future Studies:
The journal covers a broad spectrum of future studies, integrating perspectives from various disciplines to address complex global challenges and opportunities. - Innovation and Technology Foresight:
A key focus is on understanding and forecasting technological advancements and their implications for businesses, governance, and society. - Sustainability and Resilience:
The journal emphasizes research on sustainable practices and resilience strategies, particularly in the context of environmental challenges and socio-economic transformations. - Participatory and Community Engagement:
It explores participatory foresight methods that involve stakeholders in shaping future scenarios, enhancing democratic engagement and community resilience. - Cultural and Societal Dynamics:
Research often addresses the impact of cultural practices and societal changes on consumer behavior, organizational performance, and public policy.
Trending and Emerging
- Artificial Intelligence and Big Data:
There is a growing emphasis on the role of AI and big data in various sectors, particularly in enhancing decision-making processes and consumer engagement. - Sustainable Development and Environmental Resilience:
Research focusing on sustainability and resilience strategies is increasingly prominent, especially in the context of climate change and socio-economic recovery post-pandemic. - Participatory Foresight and Citizen Engagement:
Emerging studies are highlighting the importance of participatory foresight methods that incorporate citizen voices into future scenario development. - Health and Well-being in Crisis Contexts:
The journal is witnessing a rise in studies addressing health and well-being, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and its long-term implications. - Cultural and Social Innovation:
There is an increasing interest in examining how cultural practices and social dynamics influence innovation and consumer behavior, particularly in developing economies.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Forecasting:
There appears to be a waning focus on conventional economic forecasting methods, as the journal pivots towards more dynamic and participatory approaches. - Sector-specific Analyses:
Research that narrowly focuses on specific sectors without broader implications is less frequent, indicating a trend towards interdisciplinary and holistic studies. - Static Scenario Planning:
The emphasis on static scenario planning is declining in favor of more adaptive and flexible foresight methodologies that can respond to rapid changes. - Historical Analysis of Foresight Practices:
While historical perspectives are valuable, there seems to be a reduced emphasis on retrospective analyses, with a shift towards forward-looking frameworks and methodologies. - Over-reliance on Quantitative Models:
There is a decreasing trend in the reliance on purely quantitative forecasting models, as qualitative insights and participatory methods gain traction.
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