GEOJOURNAL

Scope & Guideline

Bridging Theory and Practice in Urban Studies

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of GEOJOURNAL with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN0343-2521
PublisherSPRINGER
Support Open AccessNo
CountryNetherlands
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1977 to 2002, from 2004 to 2024
AbbreviationGEOJOURNAL / GeoJournal
Frequency6 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressVAN GODEWIJCKSTRAAT 30, 3311 GZ DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS

Aims and Scopes

GEOJOURNAL focuses on the dynamic interplay between geographical factors and societal issues, emphasizing the spatial dimensions of human activities and environmental interactions. The journal aims to contribute to a comprehensive understanding of geographical phenomena through diverse methodologies, including quantitative analyses, qualitative assessments, and geospatial technologies.
  1. Urban Dynamics and Sustainability:
    Research on urbanization patterns, sustainability practices, and the socio-economic impacts of urban growth, including case studies on cities across various continents.
  2. Environmental Change and Management:
    Studies that assess climate change impacts, land use changes, and environmental degradation, employing remote sensing and GIS methodologies to analyze ecological trends.
  3. Social Dimensions of Geography:
    Exploration of social issues such as migration, inequality, and community resilience, focusing on how geographical contexts shape social dynamics and human experiences.
  4. Health and Well-being:
    Investigations into the intersections of geography and health, including studies on public health accessibility, environmental health risks, and the socio-economic determinants of health.
  5. Cultural Geography:
    Examinations of cultural practices, heritage, and identity formation within geographical contexts, emphasizing the role of place in shaping cultural narratives.
  6. Geospatial Technology Applications:
    Utilization of GIS, remote sensing, and spatial analysis techniques to solve complex geographical problems, enhance urban planning, and inform public policy.
GEOJOURNAL has increasingly embraced emerging themes that reflect contemporary challenges and innovations in geography. Recent publications highlight a growing interest in integrating technology with geographical analysis and addressing pressing global issues.
  1. Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience:
    There is a notable increase in research focused on understanding and mitigating the impacts of climate change on various communities, emphasizing adaptive strategies and resilience planning.
  2. Geospatial Data Science:
    The integration of advanced geospatial technologies and data science techniques in geographical research is trending, with studies utilizing machine learning and big data analytics for spatial analysis.
  3. Urban Health and Well-being:
    Research that links urbanization with health outcomes is rapidly emerging, highlighting the importance of green spaces, accessibility to healthcare, and urban planning for public health.
  4. Social Equity and Spatial Justice:
    Increasing attention is being paid to issues of social equity and spatial justice, exploring how geographical disparities affect marginalized communities and influence access to resources.
  5. Crisis and Conflict Studies:
    The examination of geographical dimensions of crises, such as migration due to conflict or environmental disasters, is gaining prominence, reflecting global socio-political dynamics.

Declining or Waning

While GEOJOURNAL continues to advance several core areas of research, some themes have shown signs of declining interest or reduced publication frequency. This shift may reflect changing priorities in the field or the emergence of new areas of focus.
  1. Traditional Agricultural Studies:
    Research focusing solely on traditional agricultural practices and their impacts has decreased, possibly due to a shift towards more integrative studies that consider broader socio-economic and environmental contexts.
  2. Historical Geography:
    Studies centered exclusively on historical geographical analysis have waned, as contemporary issues like climate change and urbanization take precedence in discussions about geography.
  3. Generalized Environmental Policy Studies:
    Research that addresses environmental policy without a geographical lens has become less prominent, reflecting a trend towards more location-specific and context-sensitive analyses.
  4. Static Land Use Planning:
    Research that focuses on static models of land use without considering dynamic factors such as climate change impacts and urban growth patterns is less frequently published.
  5. Local Community Studies in Isolation:
    Investigations that analyze communities in isolation from broader geographical or socio-political contexts have seen a decline, as interdisciplinary approaches gain traction.

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