INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Dynamics of Global Movement
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Multidisciplinary Approaches to Migration Studies:
The journal promotes a multidisciplinary perspective, integrating insights from sociology, political science, economics, and anthropology to analyze migration dynamics. - Focus on Migrant Experiences and Agency:
Research published in the journal highlights the lived experiences of migrants, emphasizing their agency, resilience, and the social networks they navigate in host countries. - Impact of Policy and Governance on Migration:
The journal critically examines the role of national and international policies in shaping migration patterns, including the implications of immigration laws, border control, and humanitarian responses. - Intersectionality in Migration Research:
A significant focus is placed on how various identities (such as gender, race, and class) intersect to affect migrants' experiences, highlighting issues of inequality and discrimination. - Transnationalism and Global Mobility:
The journal explores transnational ties and the implications of global mobility, including the economic, social, and cultural exchanges that occur across borders. - Response to Current Events and Crises:
Papers often address the impact of global crises (e.g., pandemics, wars, climate change) on migration patterns, experiences, and policies, providing timely insights into contemporary challenges.
Trending and Emerging
- COVID-19 and Migration Dynamics:
Research examining the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on migration patterns, experiences, and policies has surged, highlighting the intersection of health crises and migratory movements. - Mental Health and Well-being of Migrants:
A growing body of literature focuses on the mental health challenges faced by migrants, considering the impact of displacement, trauma, and social isolation. - Environmental Migration and Climate Change:
There is an increasing focus on the relationship between environmental changes and migration, exploring how climate-related factors drive displacement and shape migration policies. - Digital Migration and Technology:
Emerging research investigates the role of digital technologies in migration processes, including how social media and digital platforms influence migration decisions and experiences. - Intersectionality in Migration Studies:
There is a rising interest in intersectionality, with studies exploring how multiple identities (e.g., gender, race, sexual orientation) intersect to shape migration experiences and responses. - Transnational Family Dynamics:
Research on the implications of transnational family structures, including the challenges and benefits of maintaining family ties across borders, is gaining traction.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Migration Studies:
Research focusing strictly on economic migration without considering broader social and cultural contexts appears to be declining, as scholars increasingly recognize the importance of integrated approaches. - Homogeneous National Policies:
Studies that treat migration policies as uniform across nations are becoming less common, with a growing emphasis on comparative analyses that highlight the nuances and variations in migration governance. - Static Models of Integration:
The use of static or one-dimensional models to analyze migrant integration has waned, giving way to more dynamic and complex frameworks that consider the fluidity of migrant identities and experiences. - Nationalistic Perspectives on Migration:
Research that promotes unilateral nationalistic viewpoints on migration and overlooks the transnational and global implications of migration is seeing a decline, as the discourse shifts towards more inclusive and global perspectives. - Focus on Refugee Crisis as a Singular Event:
The framing of refugee crises as isolated incidents is diminishing, as scholars now emphasize the ongoing nature of displacement and the need for continuous engagement with refugee issues.
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