Geographical Research
Scope & Guideline
Charting New Frontiers in Earth-Surface Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research:
The journal promotes research that integrates various disciplines, including sociology, economics, environmental science, and cultural studies, to explore complex geographical issues. - Focus on Climate and Environmental Studies:
A significant portion of the research addresses climate change, its impacts, and resilience strategies, highlighting the journal's commitment to environmental sustainability. - Human Mobility and Migration:
Research on migration patterns, transnationalism, and the socio-economic implications of human mobility is a core area, reflecting contemporary global challenges. - Urban and Regional Studies:
The journal covers urbanization processes, governance, and planning in cities, emphasizing the dynamics of urban spaces and their socio-political contexts. - Indigenous and Decolonial Perspectives:
There is a growing focus on Indigenous rights, biocultural perspectives, and decolonial methodologies, which provide critical insights into geographical research. - Public Health and Geography:
The intersection of health and geography is frequently explored, especially in the context of pandemics, community health, and environmental impacts on well-being.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Justice and Activism:
There is a rising trend in research that explores climate justice, grassroots activism, and the role of communities in addressing climate change, highlighting the intersection of geography and social equity. - Emotional Geographies:
Increasing attention is being paid to emotional geographies, which examine the affective dimensions of space and place, particularly in relation to experiences of loss, community, and environmental change. - Pandemic Studies:
The COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed a surge in research addressing its geographical implications, including social isolation, urban governance, and the reconfiguration of public spaces. - Indigenous Knowledge Systems:
There is a noticeable increase in the incorporation of Indigenous perspectives and knowledge systems in geographical research, emphasizing decolonization and cultural rights. - Urban Resilience and Sustainability:
Research focusing on urban resilience strategies in the face of climate change and social challenges is gaining traction, reflecting a broader concern for sustainable urban futures. - Technological Integration in Geography:
Emerging themes around the use of technology, such as GIS and remote sensing, for participatory planning and community engagement are becoming more prominent in recent publications.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Geography:
There seems to be a waning interest in conventional economic geography topics, such as industrial location theory and traditional economic development models, as researchers shift towards more dynamic and interdisciplinary approaches. - Static Land Use Studies:
Research focused solely on static land use patterns without considering the socio-political or environmental contexts is becoming less common, reflecting a move towards more integrative analyses. - Historical Geographies:
While historical contexts remain important, the specific focus on historical geography as a standalone topic appears to be fading in favor of contemporary and applied geographical studies. - Quantitative Spatial Analysis:
Although quantitative methods are still relevant, there is a noticeable decline in papers that solely rely on traditional quantitative approaches without integrating qualitative insights or mixed methods. - Rural Studies:
Research specifically centered on rural geographies, particularly in developed nations, seems to be diminishing, with a shift towards urban-centric studies reflecting current demographic trends.
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