Journal of Integrative Environmental Sciences
Scope & Guideline
Innovating pathways to tackle pressing environmental challenges.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research:
The journal emphasizes research that integrates multiple disciplines, such as ecology, economics, sociology, and policy studies, to tackle environmental issues holistically. - Sustainability and Development Goals:
A core area of focus is on sustainable development goals (SDGs), exploring how environmental sustainability can align with socio-economic development and policy frameworks. - Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation:
Research frequently addresses climate change impacts, adaptation strategies, and mitigation measures, particularly in relation to socio-ecological systems and governance. - Socio-Ecological Interactions:
The journal investigates the complex interactions between social systems and ecological processes, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and social equity in environmental management. - Policy and Governance:
A significant focus is on policy implications of environmental research, providing insights into governance structures and frameworks that support sustainability initiatives.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Change and Social Justice:
There is an increasing focus on the intersection of climate change and social justice, exploring how environmental policies can address inequalities and empower marginalized communities in adaptation strategies. - Integrative Sustainability Education:
Emerging concepts in sustainability education are gaining attention, emphasizing the need for innovative educational frameworks that prepare future leaders to address complex environmental challenges. - Water-Energy Nexus:
Research examining the interconnections between water resources and energy transitions is on the rise, particularly in the context of achieving carbon neutrality and sustainable development. - Digitalization and Environmental Management:
The role of digitalization in enhancing sustainable practices and environmental management is becoming a significant theme, with studies exploring how technology can drive transformative change in urban and agricultural contexts. - Migration as Adaptation Strategy:
The concept of migration as an adaptive response to environmental change is emerging, with research focusing on governance frameworks and the socio-economic implications of migration in the context of climate resilience.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Environmental Impact Assessments:
There seems to be a waning interest in conventional environmental impact assessments, with fewer studies focusing solely on compliance and regulatory aspects, as the journal shifts towards more integrative and innovative approaches. - Single-Disciplinary Studies:
Research that is narrowly focused on a single discipline, such as pure ecology or traditional economics, is appearing less frequently, reflecting a broader trend towards interdisciplinary collaboration. - Static Models of Environmental Change:
Static modeling approaches that do not incorporate dynamic socio-economic factors or adaptive management strategies are becoming less common, as the journal prioritizes more responsive and adaptive frameworks. - Localized Case Studies without Broader Implications:
There is a decline in studies that only focus on localized environmental issues without connecting them to larger, global frameworks or implications, as the journal seeks to emphasize integrative and scalable solutions.
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