Information Geographique
Scope & Guideline
Shaping the Discourse of Geographic Information Science
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Exploration of Urban and Rural Dynamics:
The journal examines the relationships between urban and rural areas, particularly focusing on small towns and intermediary cities, their planning, development, and socio-economic challenges. - Geopolitical and Environmental Studies:
Research includes analyses of geopolitical influences, environmental changes, and their societal implications, particularly in the context of crises such as climate change and conflict. - Integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS):
A significant emphasis is placed on the use of GIS and spatial analysis methods to study various geographical phenomena, enhancing understanding of complex spatial relationships. - Socio-spatial Inequalities:
The journal addresses issues of social justice, inequalities, and the role of geography in shaping socio-economic disparities, particularly in urban settings. - Anthropocene and Educational Perspectives:
There is a critical focus on the Anthropocene, exploring its implications for geography education and public understanding of environmental issues.
Trending and Emerging
- Focus on Small Towns:
There is an increasing interest in small towns, their roles in urban-rural dynamics, and their socio-economic challenges, particularly in the context of demographic changes and planning. - Climate Change and Urban Resilience:
Recent papers highlight the impacts of climate change on urban and rural areas, emphasizing the need for resilience and adaptation strategies in geographical research. - Geopolitical Conflicts and Geography:
The exploration of geopolitical conflicts, such as the Ukraine war, illustrates a growing trend in analyzing how geography intersects with political power and influence. - Participatory and Community-Based Approaches:
Emerging themes include participatory geography and community engagement in planning and environmental management, reflecting a shift towards inclusive research methodologies. - Education in the Anthropocene:
A notable trend is the emphasis on geography education within the context of the Anthropocene, focusing on how educational practices can respond to global environmental challenges.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Urban Studies:
Research focusing solely on traditional urban studies without integrating contemporary issues like climate change or social justice has become less frequent, indicating a shift towards more holistic approaches. - Historical Geographic Analysis:
While historical perspectives are still relevant, there has been a noticeable decline in papers that focus exclusively on historical geographic analysis without connecting to current socio-political contexts. - Static Geographic Models:
Static models of geography that do not incorporate dynamic changes or contemporary challenges (like globalization or technological advancements) are appearing less frequently in the journal. - Localized Environmental Studies:
Themes centered on localized environmental studies without a broader geopolitical or global perspective have diminished, suggesting a shift towards more integrative environmental research. - Conventional Tourism Studies:
Studies that address tourism in a conventional manner without engaging with concepts like over-tourism or its socio-economic impacts are becoming less common.
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