Geography and Sustainability

Scope & Guideline

Empowering Change Through Cutting-Edge Sustainability Research.

Introduction

Welcome to your portal for understanding Geography and Sustainability, featuring guidelines for its aims and scope. Our guidelines cover trending and emerging topics, identifying the forefront of research. Additionally, we track declining topics, offering insights into areas experiencing reduced scholarly attention. Key highlights include highly cited topics and recently published papers, curated within these guidelines to assist you in navigating influential academic dialogues.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN2096-7438
PublisherELSEVIER
Support Open AccessYes
CountryChina
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2020 to 2024
AbbreviationGEOGR SUSTAIN / Geogr. Sustain.
Frequency4 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressRADARWEG 29, 1043 NX AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Geography and Sustainability' aims to explore the interplay between geographical factors and sustainable practices across various environments and contexts. It addresses pressing global challenges through interdisciplinary research and innovative methodologies.
  1. Sustainable Urban Development:
    Focuses on the integration of sustainability into urban planning and development, including the evaluation of urban climate models and urban green spaces.
  2. Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation:
    Investigates the effects of climate change across different ecosystems and human activities, emphasizing adaptive strategies for resilience in various geographical contexts.
  3. Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity:
    Examines the role of ecosystem services in achieving sustainable development goals, including assessments of biodiversity and its contributions to human well-being.
  4. Land Use and Management:
    Analyzes land use dynamics and their implications for sustainability, including agricultural practices, urbanization, and natural resource management.
  5. Social-Ecological Systems:
    Explores the interactions between human societies and ecological systems, focusing on community engagement, resilience, and governance for sustainable outcomes.
  6. Geospatial Innovations:
    Utilizes advanced geospatial technologies and modeling approaches to assess environmental changes and support decision-making in sustainability efforts.
The journal has increasingly focused on emerging themes that reflect contemporary challenges and innovations in sustainability. These trends indicate a proactive approach to addressing global issues through interdisciplinary research.
  1. Urban Resilience and Sustainability:
    There is a growing emphasis on urban resilience strategies, particularly in the context of climate change and urbanization, showcasing innovative solutions for sustainable city living.
  2. Integrated Ecosystem Services Frameworks:
    Research is trending towards comprehensive frameworks that integrate ecosystem services into planning and policy-making, highlighting their importance for sustainable development.
  3. Climate Change Mitigation Strategies:
    Papers addressing practical mitigation strategies and their effectiveness in various contexts are gaining prominence, signaling a shift towards actionable research.
  4. Community Engagement in Sustainability:
    The importance of community participation in sustainability initiatives is increasingly recognized, with research focusing on local perceptions and collaborative governance.
  5. Technological Innovations for Sustainability:
    Emerging studies are exploring the role of technology, including remote sensing and big data analytics, in enhancing sustainability practices and monitoring environmental changes.

Declining or Waning

While the journal continues to thrive in numerous research areas, certain themes are witnessing a decline in prominence. This may reflect shifting priorities in sustainability research or an oversaturation of topics.
  1. Traditional Agricultural Practices:
    Research focusing on conventional farming methods is less prevalent, as the journal shifts toward more innovative and sustainable agricultural practices.
  2. Static Environmental Assessments:
    There is a waning interest in static assessments of environmental conditions without dynamic modeling or adaptive management strategies.
  3. Land Use Policy without Socioeconomic Context:
    Previous studies that focused solely on land use policies without considering socioeconomic implications are becoming less frequent.
  4. Historical Land Use Studies:
    Research that emphasizes historical land use patterns without linking them to current sustainability challenges is declining, as the journal seeks more actionable insights.
  5. Single-Dimensional Climate Studies:
    Studies focusing solely on climate data without integrating ecological, social, or economic perspectives are being phased out in favor of more holistic approaches.

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