Journal of the Geographical Institute Jovan Cvijic SASA
Scope & Guideline
Advancing geographical knowledge for a sustainable future.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Tourism Geography and Management:
The journal often explores the dynamics of tourism, including destination choice, marketing strategies, and the socio-economic impact of tourism on local communities. - Environmental and Spatial Analysis:
Research frequently involves environmental assessments, spatial disparities, and the analysis of human-environment interactions, employing methodologies such as GIS and remote sensing. - Socio-Economic Geography:
The journal publishes studies on the socio-economic transformations within regions, including internal migration patterns, economic structures, and the role of cultural and social factors. - Urban and Regional Development:
A focus on urban growth, planning, and sustainability, with papers examining the implications of urbanization on infrastructure and quality of life. - Climate Change and Natural Disasters:
The impact of climate change on geographical contexts, including studies on natural disasters, risk assessment, and community resilience. - Geographical Education and Pedagogy:
The journal includes research on teaching practices in geography, emphasizing innovative methods and the role of geography education in addressing contemporary issues.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Geography and GIS Applications:
An increasing number of studies are utilizing digital tools and GIS applications to analyze geographical phenomena, reflecting the growing importance of technology in geographical research. - Sustainability and Resilience in Geography:
Research focusing on sustainability practices and resilience strategies in the face of climate change and socio-economic challenges is on the rise, highlighting the urgency of these issues. - Tourism in the Context of Crisis Management:
The effects of crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, on tourism dynamics and management strategies are becoming a significant theme, showcasing the need for adaptive approaches in tourism geography. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Geography:
There is a trend towards interdisciplinary research that integrates geography with other fields such as sociology, economics, and environmental science to address complex global issues. - Public Engagement and Perception Studies:
Increasing attention is being paid to public perceptions of geographical issues, including climate change and tourism, emphasizing the importance of community engagement in geographical research.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Land Use Studies:
Research focusing on conventional land use practices has become less frequent, possibly overshadowed by more pressing issues such as urbanization and climate change. - Static Historical Geography:
Studies concentrated solely on historical geography without a contemporary application or relevance are appearing less often, as the journal shifts towards more dynamic and applied geographical research. - Narrowly Defined Regional Studies:
Papers that focus exclusively on specific regions without broader implications or comparative analyses are declining, indicating a trend toward more integrative and cross-regional studies. - Basic Geographical Methodologies:
There is a noticeable decrease in papers that rely solely on basic geographical methodologies without incorporating advanced techniques like GIS or quantitative analysis.
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