Geografares
Scope & Guideline
Bridging Disciplines for a Sustainable Future
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Socio-Environmental Relations:
The journal extensively explores the relationships between society and the environment, examining how these dynamics affect governance, resource management, and community well-being. - Political Ecology and Neoliberalism:
A significant focus on political ecology, the journal critiques neoliberal frameworks and their implications on environmental and social justice, particularly in Latin American contexts. - Territorial Studies and Urban Dynamics:
Geografares emphasizes the importance of territorial studies, analyzing urban expansion, segregation, and the socio-economic factors influencing urban planning and accessibility. - Sustainable Development and Governance:
The journal addresses the challenges and strategies related to sustainable development, including critiques of global agendas and local governance structures. - Methodological Diversity:
It employs a range of methodologies, from qualitative case studies to quantitative analyses, reflecting a comprehensive approach to geographical research.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Change and Environmental Governance:
An increasing number of publications address the implications of climate change, focusing on governance strategies and responses to environmental crises, particularly in the context of local and global policies. - Digitalization and Territory:
The exploration of digital technologies and their impact on territorial dynamics is gaining traction, reflecting the growing importance of digital platforms in shaping economic and social interactions. - Social Justice and Inequality:
There is a rising interest in themes related to social justice, equity, and the rights of marginalized communities, aligning with global movements for social change and the need for inclusive governance. - Cultural Geography and Identity:
Emerging studies are increasingly focused on cultural geography, examining the intersections of identity, place, and social practices, particularly in urban settings. - Health Geography in the Context of Pandemics:
The COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed research on health geography, emphasizing spatial inequalities in healthcare access and the socio-political dimensions of public health.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Geography:
There has been a noticeable reduction in papers focusing solely on traditional economic geography, possibly due to the shift towards more complex socio-environmental interactions and critiques of neoliberal economic practices. - Historical Geography:
Research centered on historical geography has become less frequent, suggesting a pivot towards contemporary issues and pressing socio-political contexts rather than historical analyses. - Basic Cartography and Technical Geographical Methods:
Fewer papers appear to focus on basic cartographic techniques and technical methods, as the journal increasingly favors theoretical discussions and socio-environmental critiques over technical skills. - Homogeneous Regional Studies:
There seems to be a decline in studies dedicated to homogeneous regional analyses, indicating a growing preference for comparative and interdisciplinary approaches that address more complex geographical questions.
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