Journal of Futures Studies
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Futures Research:
The journal emphasizes the integration of various disciplines including design, education, sociology, and technology to explore complex future scenarios and solutions. - Creative and Speculative Methodologies:
Utilizing creative methodologies such as speculative design and scenario planning, the journal encourages innovative approaches to envisioning and constructing futures. - Transformation and Sustainability:
A core focus is on transformative practices that promote sustainability and social justice, addressing pressing global challenges through futures literacy and participatory research. - Futures Literacy and Education:
The journal seeks to enhance futures literacy among practitioners and educators, providing insights into effective pedagogical frameworks that prepare individuals for future challenges. - Ethics and Responsible Futures:
A strong emphasis is placed on ethical considerations in futures studies, examining the implications of technology and policy decisions on future generations.
Trending and Emerging
- Futures in Education and Pedagogy:
A growing emphasis on integrating futures thinking into educational frameworks, equipping students with skills to navigate and shape their futures effectively. - Sustainability and Environmental Futures:
There is an increasing focus on sustainable futures, particularly in relation to climate change and ecological issues, highlighting the urgent need for responsible practices. - Social Justice and Equity in Futures Studies:
Emerging themes around racial justice and equity are becoming more prominent, with research exploring how futures studies can address systemic inequalities. - Technological Implications and Ethics:
Growing interest in the ethical implications of emerging technologies, including AI and neurotechnology, reflecting concerns about their impact on society. - Participatory and Community-Based Futures Research:
There is a rising trend in participatory methodologies that engage communities in foresight processes, ensuring diverse voices are heard in shaping futures.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Models:
Papers focusing on conventional economic forecasts and models have seen a decrease, with a shift towards more innovative and holistic approaches to economic futures. - Linear Forecasting Techniques:
The reliance on linear and deterministic forecasting methods is waning, as the journal increasingly favors complex systems thinking and non-linear approaches. - Narrow Technological Focus:
There has been a reduction in papers solely centered on specific technologies without broader societal implications, reflecting a move towards examining technology within larger socio-economic contexts. - Historical Analysis without Futures Context:
Studies that primarily focus on historical events without connecting them to future implications are becoming less common, as the journal prioritizes future-oriented analysis. - General Futurism without Specific Applications:
There is a decline in general discussions of futurism that lack practical applications or real-world implications, moving towards more actionable and relevant futures research.
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