JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Scope & Guideline
Fostering interdisciplinary dialogue for a better tomorrow.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research:
The journal promotes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating insights from economics, sociology, political science, and environmental studies to address complex development issues. - Focus on Global South:
It emphasizes research on the Global South, examining socio-economic, political, and cultural dynamics that shape development in these regions. - Policy Analysis and Advocacy:
The journal provides a platform for critical analysis of development policies and practices, advocating for inclusive and sustainable development strategies. - Social Justice and Inequality:
There is a consistent focus on issues of social justice, inequality, and the impact of neoliberal policies on marginalized communities. - Technological and Economic Transformation:
The journal explores the role of technology and economic changes in development, particularly in relation to marginalized populations and rural areas. - Indigenous and Local Knowledge Systems:
It values the integration of indigenous and local knowledge systems in development processes, highlighting their importance in sustainable practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Resilience and Adaptation Strategies:
There is a growing emphasis on resilience and adaptation strategies in response to crises such as climate change and pandemics, focusing on how communities can navigate and recover from these challenges. - Intersectionality in Development:
The exploration of intersectionality, particularly regarding gender, race, and class, is increasingly prominent, reflecting a deeper understanding of how these factors intersect to affect development outcomes. - Localisation of Aid and Development:
Research examining the localisation of aid and development efforts is on the rise, emphasizing the importance of local context and community involvement in development processes. - Impact of Technology on Development:
The impact of technology, particularly digital technology and innovation, on development practices and outcomes is emerging as a significant area of study. - Social Protection and Economic Security:
There is an increasing focus on social protection mechanisms and their role in ensuring economic security for vulnerable populations, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Growth Models:
There is a noticeable decline in emphasis on traditional economic growth models, as newer research prioritizes sustainability and inclusivity over mere economic metrics. - Top-Down Development Approaches:
Research that advocates for top-down development strategies is becoming less prevalent, with a shift towards bottom-up and participatory methods gaining traction. - Homogenized Development Narratives:
The journal is moving away from generalized narratives that apply uniformly across contexts, favoring more nuanced and context-specific analyses. - Static Agricultural Practices:
There is a decreasing focus on static agricultural practices without consideration of innovation or adaptation, as the discourse shifts towards sustainability and resilience in agriculture. - Conventional International Aid Models:
The conventional models of international aid, especially those that do not incorporate local contexts and needs, are less frequently discussed, reflecting a move towards more integrated and context-sensitive approaches.
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