TRANSACTIONS OF THE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH GEOGRAPHERS
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Understanding of Earth-Surface Processes
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Approaches to Geography:
TIBG publishes research that transcends traditional geographic boundaries, integrating insights from sociology, anthropology, environmental science, and political economy to provide a holistic understanding of spatial phenomena. - Critical Examination of Power Dynamics:
The journal emphasizes the exploration of power relations in geographical contexts, including colonial legacies, socio-economic inequalities, and the politics of space, encouraging critical engagement with contemporary issues. - Focus on Environmental Change and Sustainability:
With a significant emphasis on climate change, biodiversity, and environmental justice, TIBG addresses pressing global challenges, promoting research that informs sustainable practices and policies. - Innovative Mapping and Spatial Analysis:
The journal encourages the use of innovative mapping techniques and spatial analysis to visualize complex geographical data, contributing to a deeper understanding of spatial relationships and dynamics. - Social Justice and Equity:
TIBG prioritizes research that highlights social justice, equity, and the experiences of marginalized communities, fostering discussions around inclusivity and representation in geographic research.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Change and Environmental Justice:
Recent publications increasingly focus on the implications of climate change, emphasizing environmental justice, resilience, and adaptation strategies in both urban and rural contexts. - Digital Geographies and Data Politics:
The rise of digital technologies and their impact on geography is a prominent theme, with research exploring data politics, digital mapping, and the implications of smart city initiatives. - Geographies of Race and Identity:
Emerging scholarship on race, identity, and decolonization is gaining traction, with a focus on how geographic spaces shape and are shaped by racial and cultural dynamics. - More-than-Human Geographies:
There is a growing interest in more-than-human perspectives, exploring the interconnectedness of human and non-human actors in shaping geographical spaces and environmental governance. - Health and Wellbeing in Geography:
Research on health geographies, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, is increasingly relevant, examining spatial inequalities in health access and the socio-spatial implications of health crises.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Geography:
Research focused on conventional economic geography, such as industrial location theories and traditional economic models, appears to be less prevalent in recent issues, suggesting a shift towards more dynamic and interdisciplinary approaches. - Static Geographical Models:
There is a noticeable decline in the publication of papers relying on static models of geography. Instead, the journal has embraced more fluid and adaptable frameworks that respond to contemporary challenges and complexities. - Historical Geographic Studies:
Studies solely focused on historical geography without contemporary relevance are becoming less common, as the journal favors research that connects past geographies to current socio-political contexts.
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