International Social Security Review
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating the complexities of global social protection.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Universal Social Protection Systems:
The journal emphasizes research on universal social protection frameworks that aim to provide comprehensive coverage for all individuals, particularly marginalized and vulnerable populations. - Impact of Economic Changes on Social Security:
Researching the effects of economic shifts, such as those due to globalization or crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, on social security systems is a core focus, exploring how these changes impact coverage and benefits. - Diversity and Inclusivity in Social Protection:
The journal prioritizes studies that highlight the importance of inclusivity in social protection, especially for displaced populations, migrant workers, and informal workers, ensuring that no one is left behind. - Comparative Social Security Analysis:
A significant aspect of the journal is the comparative analysis of social security systems across different countries, examining best practices and lessons learned from varying contexts. - Policy Evaluation and Innovation:
The journal is dedicated to evaluating existing social security policies, proposing innovative solutions to challenges, and assessing the effectiveness of new programs and reforms.
Trending and Emerging
- Basic Income and Emergency Cash Transfers:
There is a growing emphasis on basic income and emergency cash transfers, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as researchers explore their viability and impact on social protection systems. - Social Protection for Vulnerable Populations:
Recent publications highlight the urgent need for social protection systems to include displaced populations, migrants, and informal workers, reflecting a trend towards more inclusive policies. - Digital and Platform Economy Workers' Rights:
The protection of workers in the digital economy is gaining attention, with emerging research focused on their rights and access to social security, indicating a shift in labor dynamics. - Policy Innovations in Social Security:
There is an increasing trend towards exploring innovative policies and reforms in social security, aiming to enhance adaptability and responsiveness to current socio-economic challenges. - Global Comparisons and Lessons Learned:
Recent themes show a trend towards global comparisons of social security systems, allowing for the sharing of lessons learned and best practices across different contexts.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Pension Systems:
There is a noticeable decline in discussions centered exclusively on traditional pension systems, as the focus shifts towards more innovative and inclusive approaches to social security. - Conventional Cash Transfer Programs:
Research on conventional cash transfer programs is becoming less prominent, particularly as newer models, such as basic income and emergency cash transfers, gain traction. - Long-term Care Policies:
While still relevant, the frequency of articles solely dedicated to long-term care policies has decreased, likely due to a broader focus on integrating long-term care within general social protection frameworks. - Static Social Security Models:
There is a waning interest in static models of social security that do not adapt to changing economic and social conditions, with a shift towards dynamic and flexible models that respond to emerging challenges.
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