The Research in Ethnobiology and Sustainable Development journal is committed to the advancement of scientific knowledge in the interdisciplinary field of ethnobiology. Our primary aims are:
- To foster research on the intricate relationships between human cultures and their biological and ecological environments.
- To provide a platform for scholarly discourse on topics such as traditional ecological knowledge, biocultural heritage, and the role of indigenous conservation practices.
- To bridge the gap between academic research and its practical application for cultural, social, and economic development, with an emphasis on the unique biodiversity and cultural diversity of local communities worldwide.
- To promote ethical and methodological best practices in ethnobiological research.
The journal welcomes original research, review articles, and case studies that fall within the broad field of ethnobiology. Our scope includes, but is not limited to, the following thematic areas:
- Ethnobotany & Ethnozoology: Studies on the role of plants and animals in society, culture, history, art, and literature.
- Traditional Knowledge & Sustainable Development: The application of indigenous knowledge systems to modern challenges in sustainability.
- Intangible Heritage: Research on traditional knowledge, technologies, and practices related to nature, health, and the cosmos.
- Ethical Considerations: Exploration of ethical issues in the documentation and study of traditional knowledge.
- Applied Ethnobiology: Studies in areas such as ethno-veterinary medicine, ethno-agriculture, ethno-husbandry, and traditional food systems.
- Ethnolinguistics: The study of the relationship between language and environmental knowledge.
- Traditional Medicine & Pharmacology: Research on the use of biological resources in traditional healing practices.
