Opera-Colombia

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Introduction

Welcome to your portal for understanding Opera-Colombia, featuring guidelines for its aims and scope. Our guidelines cover trending and emerging topics, identifying the forefront of research. Additionally, we track declining topics, offering insights into areas experiencing reduced scholarly attention. Key highlights include highly cited topics and recently published papers, curated within these guidelines to assist you in navigating influential academic dialogues.
LanguageSpanish
ISSN1657-8651
PublisherUNIV EXTERNADO COLOMBIA, DEPT PUBLICACIONES
Support Open AccessNo
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AbbreviationOPERA-COLOMB / Opera-Colomb.
Frequency2 issues/year
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AddressCALLE 12, NO 1-17 ESTE, BOGOTA 00000, COLOMBIA

Aims and Scopes

Opera-Colombia is dedicated to exploring the complexities of public policy, governance, and societal issues in Colombia and Latin America. The journal's core aims include promoting interdisciplinary research and fostering dialogue on pressing socio-political challenges. Through empirical studies, theoretical reflections, and policy evaluations, it contributes to understanding and enhancing public governance in the region.
  1. Public Policy Analysis:
    The journal focuses on the comprehensive analysis of public policies in Colombia and Latin America, emphasizing the methodologies and frameworks necessary for effective policy design and evaluation.
  2. Governance and Institutional Studies:
    Research in this area examines the structures and processes of governance, including the role of institutions, leadership, and civil society in shaping public outcomes.
  3. Socio-political Dynamics:
    This scope investigates the interplay between societal issues such as gender, corruption, and social justice within the context of political processes and public policy.
  4. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
    The journal highlights research related to the implementation of the SDGs, particularly in Latin America, assessing progress and challenges faced by countries in achieving these global targets.
  5. Crisis Management and Resilience:
    A focus on public administration in times of crisis, exploring how governments respond to emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and the implications for governance and public trust.
The journal has identified and embraced several emerging themes in its recent publications, reflecting the evolving landscape of public policy and governance in Colombia and beyond. These trends showcase the journal's responsiveness to contemporary issues and research interests.
  1. Digital Governance and E-Democracy:
    There is an increasing emphasis on the role of digital technologies in governance, particularly how e-democracy and digital platforms can enhance civic engagement and public participation.
  2. Gender and Public Policy:
    Research addressing gender issues in public policy and governance has gained traction, highlighting the importance of gender equity and the impact of non-hegemonic masculinities in policy formulation.
  3. Environmental Policy and Sustainability:
    Emerging studies focus on environmental governance, particularly in relation to climate change, natural resource management, and the implementation of sustainable practices in public policy.
  4. Health Policy and Telemedicine:
    The impact of health policies, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, has emerged as a critical area of research, with a focus on telemedicine and public health outcomes.
  5. Social Innovation and Community Engagement:
    There is a growing interest in how social innovation can address community needs and enhance public governance, reflecting a shift towards more participatory and inclusive approaches in policymaking.

Declining or Waning

While Opera-Colombia has maintained a strong focus on several key areas, certain themes appear to be declining in prominence. This shift may reflect changing societal priorities, research funding, or emerging challenges that demand new approaches.
  1. Historical Analysis of Armed Conflicts:
    Research focusing on the historical context of armed conflicts in Colombia has seen a reduction, possibly due to a shift towards contemporary governance and peace-building studies.
  2. Traditional Public Administration Models:
    There is a noticeable decline in studies centered around traditional bureaucratic models of public administration, as the journal moves towards more innovative and participatory governance frameworks.
  3. Comparative Politics in Latin America:
    Comparative studies of political systems in Latin America are appearing less frequently, indicating a potential narrowing of focus towards more localized Colombian issues.
  4. Economic Policies and Development:
    Research related to economic policy analysis has waned, suggesting that the journal's contributors may be prioritizing social and political dimensions over purely economic considerations.

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