Recerca-Revista de Pensament & Analisi
Scope & Guideline
Empowering scholarly communication across diverse disciplines.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Civic Engagement and Political Participation:
The journal emphasizes research on civic engagement, political participation, and social mobilization, particularly among youth and marginalized groups. It explores how online platforms and social networks facilitate political activism and collective action. - Neoliberalism and Subjectivity:
A significant focus is on the implications of neoliberal policies on individual and collective subjectivities. The journal investigates how neoliberalism shapes social relations, identities, and ethical frameworks in contemporary societies. - Digital Transformations and Democracy:
The impact of digital technologies on democracy, civil society, and political discourse is a core area of exploration. The journal examines how digital platforms influence public engagement, political polarization, and the dynamics of civic participation. - Feminist and Gender Studies:
The journal promotes feminist perspectives and gender studies, addressing issues of power, representation, and activism. It highlights the role of gender in shaping social movements and public discourse. - Ethics and Social Justice:
Ethical considerations in social research and activism are central to the journal's aims. It seeks to address questions of social justice, empowerment, and the ethical implications of research practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Youth Activism and Political Engagement:
There is a rising trend in research focusing on youth activism and political engagement, particularly through digital platforms. This reflects a growing recognition of the role that young people play in shaping political discourse and social change. - Digital Ethics and Technology's Impact on Society:
Emerging themes include the ethical implications of digital technologies on democracy and social interactions. The journal is exploring how technology influences civic engagement, personal autonomy, and collective action. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Social Issues:
An increase in interdisciplinary research that combines insights from sociology, political science, ethics, and cultural studies is evident. This approach reflects a holistic understanding of complex social phenomena and their interconnectedness. - Feminist and Postcolonial Perspectives:
The journal is emphasizing feminist and postcolonial perspectives in its recent publications, addressing issues of intersectionality, power dynamics, and social justice within various contexts. - Critical Examination of Neoliberal Policies:
There is a growing focus on critically examining the impacts of neoliberal policies at both local and global levels, particularly in relation to social justice, economic disparities, and community resilience.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Political Theory:
There appears to be a waning interest in traditional political theory and conceptual analyses that do not directly engage with contemporary social movements or digital contexts. The journal is increasingly favoring empirical studies and applied research. - Global Capitalism without Local Contexts:
Research focusing solely on global capitalism without a nuanced understanding of local contexts and implications is becoming less frequent. The journal is steering towards studies that integrate local narratives and specific socio-political environments. - Static Models of Civic Participation:
Static or overly theoretical models of civic participation that do not account for the dynamic and evolving nature of social movements are declining. The emphasis is shifting towards more fluid and context-sensitive analyses of civic engagement.
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