GROWTH AND CHANGE
Scope & Guideline
Connecting disciplines to address planetary transformations.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Regional Economic Development:
The journal emphasizes research on regional economic development, exploring factors that contribute to growth disparities among regions, including industrial agglomeration, innovation systems, and the impact of policy interventions. - Innovation and Entrepreneurship:
A significant focus is on the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in driving regional growth. This includes studies on university-industry collaboration, technology transfer, and the influence of entrepreneurial ecosystems on local economies. - Environmental and Sustainability Issues:
The journal addresses the intersection of economic growth with environmental sustainability, highlighting research on green technologies, environmental regulations, and the socio-economic impacts of climate change. - Spatial Dynamics and Urbanization:
Research on spatial dynamics, urbanization patterns, and their implications for regional development is a core area. This includes studies on urban planning, transportation infrastructure, and the effects of urban sprawl. - Socio-Economic Well-Being:
The journal also examines the socio-economic well-being of populations, focusing on issues such as income inequality, migration patterns, and the role of cultural diversity in shaping regional identities.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Digital Economy:
Research exploring the influence of the digital economy on regional development is gaining traction, with studies focusing on how technology and digital platforms reshape economic interactions and productivity. - Green and Sustainable Growth:
There is an increasing emphasis on green growth strategies, with research examining the role of environmental sustainability in economic development, particularly in the context of climate change and resource management. - Migration and Urban Dynamics:
The dynamics of migration and its impact on urbanization trends are emerging as significant areas of study, reflecting the ongoing global shifts in population movement and urban growth patterns. - Policy Responses to Crises:
The journal is witnessing a rise in research addressing policy responses to economic crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on resilience strategies and recovery mechanisms at regional levels. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
There is a notable trend towards interdisciplinary research that integrates insights from economics, sociology, geography, and environmental studies to provide a holistic understanding of regional change.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Industrial Policies:
Research focusing on traditional industrial policies and their effectiveness appears to be declining, as the journal increasingly emphasizes innovative, knowledge-based approaches to regional development. - Rural Development in Isolation:
There is a noticeable decrease in studies that treat rural development as a separate entity, with more recent publications integrating rural and urban dynamics into broader regional development frameworks. - Conventional Economic Models:
The reliance on conventional economic models in analyzing regional growth has diminished, giving way to more complex, integrated approaches that consider social, environmental, and institutional factors. - Single-Factor Analyses:
There is a reduction in papers that analyze single factors affecting regional growth, as interdisciplinary approaches that consider multiple variables and their interactions are becoming more prevalent. - Focus on Localized Case Studies:
The journal seems to be moving away from localized case studies that lack broader applicability, instead favoring research that contributes to global discussions on regional development.
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