SOCIAL STUDIES OF SCIENCE
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating the Social Fabric of Scientific Endeavors
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sociotechnical Imaginaries:
The journal emphasizes the concept of sociotechnical imaginaries, exploring how collective visions shape and are shaped by societal values, technological practices, and scientific advancements. - Governance and Policy Analysis:
A core focus is on the governance of science and technology, analyzing how policies are formed, implemented, and contested, particularly in areas like health, environment, and security. - Public Engagement with Science:
The journal examines the role of public participation and lay expertise in scientific processes, highlighting how communities engage with scientific knowledge and technology. - Critical Perspectives on Innovation:
There is a consistent focus on the implications of innovation, particularly how new technologies affect social structures, power dynamics, and ethical considerations. - Historical and Cultural Analysis:
The journal also engages with historical and cultural studies of science, investigating how past events and cultural narratives influence current scientific practices and technological developments.
Trending and Emerging
- Health Innovations and Biopolitics:
An increasing focus on health innovations, particularly in the context of precision medicine and public health governance, highlights the intersection of technology, ethics, and individual rights. - Digital and Data Governance:
The rise of data-driven technologies has led to a growing body of work on digital governance, privacy concerns, and the implications of big data in various societal contexts. - Environmental Sustainability and Technoscience:
Emerging themes related to environmental governance and sustainable technologies reflect a heightened awareness of ecological crises and the role of science in addressing these challenges. - Ethics and Responsibility in Technology:
There is a marked increase in discussions regarding the ethical implications of emerging technologies, particularly in AI and biotechnology, emphasizing the need for responsible innovation. - Indigenous Knowledge and Decolonization:
Recent publications are increasingly engaging with Indigenous knowledge systems and the politics of decolonization, reflecting a broader commitment to inclusivity and diverse epistemologies in the study of science and technology.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Science Communication:
There has been a noticeable decline in papers focused on traditional science communication strategies, as the field moves towards more nuanced examinations of public engagement and participatory approaches. - Purely Theoretical Frameworks:
Papers relying solely on theoretical frameworks without empirical grounding have become less frequent, indicating a trend towards more applied research that addresses real-world issues. - Historical Analysis of Established Scientific Disciplines:
While historical perspectives remain relevant, there is less emphasis on the histories of well-established scientific disciplines, as contemporary issues and emerging technologies take precedence.
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