Regulation & Governance
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Dialogue on Governance Dynamics
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Regulatory Frameworks and Mechanisms:
The journal focuses on the development, implementation, and effectiveness of regulatory frameworks, examining how different governance structures impact policy outcomes. - Comparative Governance Studies:
It engages in comparative analyses of governance practices across different countries and regions, highlighting variations and commonalities in regulatory approaches. - Interdisciplinary Perspectives:
The journal invites contributions from diverse academic disciplines, fostering a holistic understanding of regulation that encompasses legal, economic, and sociopolitical dimensions. - Trust and Legitimacy in Regulation:
A significant area of focus is the role of trust and legitimacy in regulatory regimes, exploring how these factors influence compliance and the perception of regulatory authorities. - Emerging Technologies and Regulation:
It addresses the challenges posed by emerging technologies, investigating how traditional regulatory frameworks adapt to innovations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and environmental governance. - Public Participation and Accountability:
The journal emphasizes the importance of public engagement in regulatory processes, analyzing mechanisms for accountability and citizen involvement in governance.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Governance and Algorithmic Regulation:
There is a growing emphasis on the governance of digital technologies and algorithmic decision-making, reflecting concerns about privacy, data protection, and the ethical implications of AI in regulatory practices. - Climate Governance and Sustainability:
Recent papers increasingly focus on the intersection of governance and climate change, exploring regulatory innovations aimed at promoting sustainability and addressing environmental challenges. - Public Health and Crisis Management:
The COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed a surge in research related to public health governance and crisis management, highlighting the need for effective regulatory responses to global health emergencies. - Participatory Governance Models:
Emerging themes include participatory governance models that emphasize citizen engagement in regulatory processes, reflecting a shift towards more democratic and inclusive governance practices. - Regulatory Innovations in Financial Markets:
There is a trend towards examining regulatory innovations in financial markets, particularly in response to challenges posed by fintech and the evolving landscape of global finance.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Regulatory Approaches:
There is a noticeable decrease in papers focusing solely on traditional regulatory approaches that do not incorporate emerging technologies or public participation, indicating a shift towards more innovative and inclusive regulatory practices. - Sector-Specific Regulation:
Research dedicated to sector-specific regulation, particularly in isolated contexts, is becoming less frequent as the journal increasingly prioritizes cross-sectoral analyses and the interconnectedness of regulatory challenges. - Historical Regulatory Studies:
The exploration of historical regulatory frameworks and their evolution is less emphasized, suggesting a shift towards addressing current and future governance challenges rather than retrospective analyses.
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