Salus Journal
Scope & Guideline
Elevating Health Sciences Through Shared Knowledge
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Policing Practices and Innovations:
The journal emphasizes cutting-edge research on policing methodologies, including innovative training approaches, community policing, and the integration of technology in law enforcement. - Criminal Justice System Analysis:
It provides insights into the functioning and challenges of criminal justice systems, exploring topics such as corruption, capacity building, and the legal frameworks governing police actions. - Crime Trends and Victimology:
The journal investigates various crime trends, including organized crime, homicide rates, and the impact of socio-economic factors on crime, with a focus on victimological perspectives. - Terrorism and Security Studies:
Research published in the journal often addresses issues of terrorism, counter-terrorism strategies, and the implications of security policies on civil society. - Social Justice and Community Impact:
The Salus Journal engages with themes of social justice, examining the intersection of crime, community dynamics, and the role of policing in fostering or hindering community trust.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Technology on Policing:
The incorporation of technology in policing practices, such as the use of computer surveillance and data analytics, is increasingly emphasized, highlighting its relevance in modern law enforcement. - Responses to Contemporary Crises:
The journal is focusing more on the police response to contemporary crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting a growing interest in how law enforcement adapts to global challenges. - Community and Social Justice Issues:
There is a noticeable trend towards exploring the intersection of crime, community impact, and social justice, emphasizing the need for police practices that build trust and legitimacy within communities. - Terrorism and Radicalization:
Research on terrorism, especially regarding financing and radicalization, is gaining traction, indicating a heightened concern over national and global security issues. - Mental Health and Law Enforcement:
Emerging discussions on the mental health of law enforcement officers and their interactions with individuals experiencing mental health crises are becoming more prominent, recognizing the complexities of policing in this area.
Declining or Waning
- Historical Policing Practices:
Research that focuses on historical analyses of policing practices, such as the study of serial homicide cases over extended periods, is becoming less frequent, indicating a possible waning interest in historical perspectives. - Broad Theoretical Discussions on Crime:
Papers that engage in broad theoretical discussions without empirical backing, particularly those that do not focus on contemporary issues or case studies, are appearing less frequently in recent volumes. - General Crime Statistics Reporting:
The trend of publishing generalized crime statistics reports has decreased, as there is a shift towards more nuanced analyses of specific crime types and their socio-legal implications.
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