The journal publishes research on foresight methodologies and their application to complex societal, technological, and institutional challenges. Articles explore frameworks for decision-ready foresight, scenario analysis, and the integration of futures intelligence into strategic planning and policy-making across various sectors, including bioeconomy, mental health, circular economy, energy systems, and AI.
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Primary language documented?
German
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)Q1
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Q1
Sociology and Political ScienceQ1
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality ManagementQ1
Management of Technology and InnovationQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Scopus Categories
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality ManagementSociology and Political ScienceEconomics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)Management of Technology and InnovationSocial Sciences (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Sustainability and Climate Change GovernanceInnovative Approaches in Technology and Social DevelopmentClimate Change Communication and PerceptionComplex Systems and Decision MakingDelphi Technique in ResearchUniversity-Industry-Government Innovation ModelsInnovation and Knowledge ManagementEuropean Union Policy and GovernanceSocial Media and PoliticsSmart Cities and Technologies