International Journal of Cartography
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Cartographic Knowledge for a Global Audience
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Innovative Cartographic Methodologies:
The journal focuses on the development and application of new methodologies in cartography, including digital mapping techniques, spatial analysis, and the use of advanced technologies such as GIS and machine learning. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Papers often explore the intersection of cartography with other fields such as art, sociology, and environmental science, highlighting the role of maps in understanding complex socio-environmental issues. - Historical and Cultural Perspectives:
The journal includes research on historical cartography and the cultural implications of mapping practices, contributing to the understanding of how maps reflect and shape societal narratives. - Sustainable Development and Social Impact:
There is a consistent focus on the role of cartography in promoting sustainable development goals (SDGs) and addressing social issues, emphasizing the importance of maps in advocacy and community engagement. - User Interaction and Experience:
Research often investigates the relationship between users and maps, including studies on map usability, user experience, and the cognitive aspects of map interpretation.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital and Interactive Cartography:
There is a growing emphasis on digital mapping technologies and interactive cartography, including the use of augmented reality and web-based mapping platforms, reflecting the demand for more engaging and user-friendly map experiences. - Data-Driven Mapping and Visualization:
The use of big data and advanced visualization techniques is on the rise, with researchers exploring how to effectively represent complex datasets through innovative cartographic methods. - Social Cartography and Community Engagement:
Emerging studies focus on the role of cartography in social movements and community advocacy, emphasizing participatory mapping and the use of maps to address social justice issues. - Sustainability and Environmental Mapping:
Research addressing the mapping of ecological and environmental issues, including climate change and resource management, is increasingly prevalent, linking cartography to global sustainability efforts. - Neurocartography and Cognitive Mapping:
Recent interest in the cognitive aspects of map use, including how people perceive and interact with maps, signifies a trend towards understanding the psychological dimensions of cartography.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Cartographic Techniques:
There is a noticeable decline in papers focused solely on traditional cartographic techniques, such as manual map drawing or analog methods, as the field increasingly embraces digital technologies and automated processes. - Static Maps:
Research on static, paper-based maps is becoming less prominent, with more emphasis on interactive and dynamic mapping solutions that cater to the evolving needs of users in a digital age. - Historical Maps without Contemporary Context:
While historical analysis remains important, there is a waning interest in studies that do not connect historical maps to contemporary issues or technological advancements, as the field shifts towards relevance and application. - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Basics:
Basic GIS methodologies are increasingly viewed as foundational knowledge, leading to a decline in papers that cover introductory GIS topics without new insights or applications. - Purely Theoretical Cartography:
There is a trend away from purely theoretical discussions in cartography that lack empirical research or practical applications, as the journal prioritizes studies with tangible outcomes.
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