MINERVA
Scope & Guideline
Unveiling New Perspectives in Education and Society
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Studies of Knowledge Production:
The journal emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary research, exploring how different fields interact and contribute to the production of knowledge. This includes examining the roles of various stakeholders, such as universities, researchers, and policymakers. - Impact of Policy on Academic Practices:
MINERVA investigates how policies at various levels (local, national, and international) influence academic practices, including funding, research evaluation, and institutional governance. - Historical and Sociocultural Perspectives:
The journal incorporates historical and sociocultural analyses to understand the evolution of academic practices and institutions over time, including the impact of political and cultural contexts. - Critical Examination of Technology in Academia:
The journal critically evaluates the role of technology in academic settings, including the implications of digital tools, data sharing, and the 'platformization' of science. - Social Justice and Equity in Higher Education:
MINERVA addresses issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the academic landscape, examining systemic inequalities and advocating for practices that promote social justice in higher education.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Digital Transformation on Academia:
There is an increasing focus on how digital technologies are reshaping academic collaboration, research practices, and knowledge dissemination, reflecting the ongoing 'digital transformation' in higher education. - Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Research:
Emerging themes emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in addressing complex societal challenges, which is evident in the rise of papers discussing convergence research and co-production of knowledge. - Social Justice and Diversity Initiatives:
A growing number of publications are dedicated to examining diversity, equity, and inclusion within academic institutions, highlighting the need for systemic change and the impact of social movements on higher education. - Policy-Driven Research and Knowledge Production:
Recent papers are increasingly focused on the relationship between research and policy, exploring how academic knowledge informs and is shaped by policy decisions, particularly in areas like public health and environmental science. - Ethics and Integrity in Research Practices:
There is a notable trend towards investigating ethical considerations in academic research, including issues related to academic integrity, peer review processes, and the implications of research funding.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Models of Academic Evaluation:
There has been a noticeable decrease in publications focusing on traditional evaluation metrics and practices within academia, as newer, more holistic approaches to assessment gain traction. - Historical Studies of Science without Contextual Analysis:
The journal has shifted away from purely historical studies of scientific milestones that lack a broader sociocultural or political context, favoring analyses that connect historical events to present-day challenges. - Narrowly Defined Disciplines:
The focus on strictly defined disciplinary boundaries is waning, as there is a growing emphasis on interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches to research. - Static Perspectives on University Governance:
There is a decline in papers that examine university governance from a static perspective, with a preference for dynamic analyses that consider changing governance models and their implications. - Conventional Science Communication Practices:
The exploration of traditional science communication practices is diminishing, as the journal increasingly emphasizes innovative and participatory approaches to science communication.
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