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Call for papers: Futures of Democracy
Since 2005, we have seen a global decline in the number of democracies. Even established and old democracies are no longer immune from tipping over into authoritarian regimes. These developments call for a topical collection of the European Journal for Futures Research to take a closer look at the futures of democracy.
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The future of polarisation in Europe: relative cosmopolitanism and democracy
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Long-term cost-effectiveness of interventions for loss of electricity/industry compared to artificial general intelligence safety
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Emergent technologies, divergent frames: differences in regulator vs. developer views on innovation
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Anticipatory governance for newcomers: lessons learned from the UK, the Netherlands, Finland, and Korea
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The changing nature of city tourism and its possible implications for the future of cities
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Is the post-human a post-woman? Cyborgs, robots, artificial intelligence and the futures of gender: a case study
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The future of consumer decision making
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The autonomous car—a blessing or a curse for the future of low carbon mobility? An exploration of likely vs. desirable outcomes
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For an inclusive innovation. Healing the fracture between the human and the technological in the hypercomplex society
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Aims and Scope
The journal focuses on the most substantial challenges European countries are facing today in terms of society, politics, economy, education, science and technology, and on the contributions that the European region can make to solving global challenges. The journal seeks to foster thorough analysis of key European policies, such as those for research and education, and addresses topics concerning the future of the European Union in its wider transnational and global contexts.
Topics addressed in the journal are not limited to the development of the EU: European regions “share” common experiences, divisions and conflicts – which altogether build a rich resource for critical examination as well as forward-looking renewal. Articles that raise questions about European futures more generally are welcome, as well as subject-based and interdisciplinary studies, ranging from the social sciences and humanities to the natural sciences and engineering.
Besides its empirical focus the journal promotes discussions about European traditions and perspectives in futures research. In addition, the journal seeks to advance the theoretical and methodological underpinnings of futures studies.
Featured Collection: Energizing Futures – Sustainable Development and Energy in Transition
What are the main challenges of sustainable energy futures in an era of increasing uncertainty? How to create sustainable energy policies in Europe, and elsewhere in the world? What is the role of futures studies in identifying opportunities for a fair, efficient and resilient energy system? To understand both challenges and opportunities, this new collection offers a multidisciplinary, multi-level and time-variant analysis of these issues. More articles to be released, stay tuned!
Article Collection: Futures of a complex world
Our world is increasingly riddled with complexity, more so than at any other time in history. For instance, the continuous growth of cities requires more infrastructure, more transport, more mobility. Or take a look at the EU, which has become an ever more complicated arrangement between European countries, balancing between centralised policies and national sovereignty. Our world's complexity is constantly growing. This collection focuses on central challenges in a world of uncertain developments and the need for sustainable futures, as well as critical examination of futures research and its contributions.
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European Journal of Futures Research is affiliated with Institut Futur, Freie Universität Berlin and the World Futures Studies Federation.
Annual Journal Metrics
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Speed
104 days to first decision for reviewed manuscripts only
94 days to first decision for all manuscripts
183 days from submission to acceptance
33 days from acceptance to publicationCitation Impact
1.679 - 2-year Impact Factor
1.821 - 5-year Impact FactorUsage
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1295 Altmetric mentions
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