Revista de Investigaciones Politicas y Sociologicas
Scope & Guideline
Unlocking Insights into Complex Social Structures
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Exploration of Political Dynamics:
The journal examines various political systems, movements, and ideologies, providing insights into governance, political behavior, and electoral processes across different regions. - Societal Impact of Political Decisions:
It focuses on how political decisions affect societal structures, citizen engagement, and public policy, especially in contexts such as democracy and human rights. - Interdisciplinary Methodologies:
The journal incorporates diverse methodologies from sociology, political science, and related fields, enabling comprehensive analysis and discussion of complex social and political issues. - Focus on Latin America and Europe:
While addressing global themes, there is a notable concentration on Latin American and European political contexts, reflecting regional challenges and developments. - Emerging Issues in Technology and Governance:
The journal also investigates the implications of digital technology and social media on political communication, public participation, and policy-making.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Digital Technology on Politics:
There is a growing emphasis on how digital platforms, social media, and technology influence political communication, citizen participation, and governance, reflecting the contemporary digital landscape. - Political Emotions and Psychophysiology:
Research focusing on the psychophysiological aspects of political emotions is emerging, highlighting the importance of understanding emotional responses in political contexts and their implications for democratic engagement. - Socio-Economic Factors in Political Behavior:
Studies increasingly examine the interplay between socio-economic backgrounds and political attitudes, emphasizing how economic conditions shape public opinion and electoral outcomes. - Environmental and Ecological Mobilizations:
There is a notable rise in research addressing ecological issues and environmental activism, reflecting growing societal concern about climate change and sustainability in political discourse. - COVID-19 and its Socio-Political Effects:
The pandemic's impact on various societal dimensions, including family dynamics, public health policy, and citizen behavior, has become a significant area of exploration, revealing the deep interconnections between health crises and political structures.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Electoral Studies:
Research focused solely on classical electoral behavior and voting patterns appears to be decreasing, possibly due to a shift towards more nuanced analyses that consider the implications of social media and technology. - Historical Political Analysis:
The emphasis on historical political events and figures has waned, as the journal increasingly prioritizes contemporary issues and their immediate impacts rather than extensive historical retrospectives. - Populism as a Central Theme:
Although still relevant, the frequency of papers solely dedicated to populism is declining, suggesting a move towards broader discussions that encompass a variety of political ideologies and movements.
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