SCIENCE AS CULTURE
Scope & Guideline
Bridging Disciplines: Where Science Meets Culture
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sociocultural Analysis of Science:
The journal investigates how cultural, social, and political contexts shape scientific practices and knowledge production, often highlighting the roles of power, identity, and ethics in science. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Emphasizing interdisciplinary research, the journal incorporates perspectives from sociology, anthropology, philosophy, and communication studies to provide a comprehensive analysis of scientific issues. - Critical Examination of Technoscience:
A core focus on the critical assessment of emerging technologies and scientific practices, examining their implications for society, governance, and environmental sustainability. - Public Engagement and Participatory Science:
The journal explores the dynamics of public engagement in scientific discourse, including citizen science and participatory research methods, assessing their impact on knowledge co-production. - Historical Perspectives on Science:
Incorporating historical analysis, the journal contextualizes contemporary scientific debates within broader historical narratives, thereby illuminating the evolution of scientific thought and practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Environmental and Ecological Governance:
Recent publications increasingly focus on environmental governance, emphasizing the role of metrics, participatory approaches, and the socio-political implications of ecological crises in contemporary scientific practices. - Digital and Data Governance:
There is a growing interest in the impacts of digital technologies and data governance on scientific practices, including discussions around data ethics, digital participation, and the implications of big data in environmental and public health contexts. - Participatory and Citizen Science:
The journal is increasingly publishing work on participatory science, highlighting the importance of engaging communities in scientific research and the co-production of knowledge, reflecting a shift toward inclusive scientific practices. - Anthropocene Narratives and Climate Change:
Emerging themes related to the Anthropocene, including climate change discussions and the societal implications of ecological collapse, are gaining prominence, reflecting a critical engagement with contemporary environmental challenges. - Rhetoric and Metaphors in Science:
An increasing number of articles are exploring the role of language, metaphors, and rhetoric in scientific discourse, particularly in relation to genetics and biotechnology, indicating a trend toward a more nuanced understanding of scientific communication.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Science Communication:
There has been a noticeable decline in papers solely focused on traditional models of science communication, as the journal shifts towards more participatory and inclusive approaches that emphasize co-production of knowledge. - Biopolitics and Genetic Engineering:
Themes centered around biopolitics, particularly those narrowly focused on genetic engineering controversies, have decreased, potentially due to a broader interest in ecological and environmental dimensions of science. - Sociotechnical Imaginaries of the Future:
While still relevant, the exploration of sociotechnical imaginaries related to futuristic technologies has diminished, possibly as the journal pivots towards the immediate social implications of existing technologies. - Controversies in Established Scientific Fields:
Analysis of controversies within well-established scientific fields, such as traditional medicine or established environmental science, has waned, with a shift towards examining emerging and intersectional scientific issues.
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