Crossroads

"Crossroads Journal" is a specialized scientific journal subject to peer review, concerned with studying and analyzing the phenomena of migration, displacement, asylum and irregular transit, from a multidisciplinary scientific perspective that combines the humanities, social, legal and political sciences, with the aim of monitoring and analyzing border and transit crises in their regional and international environment, and providing research insights that contribute to policy formulation and decision-making.

 

The Journal's Scientific Fields

The journal welcomes original research and studies falling within the following themes, which are not exhaustive and may be expanded upon by the editorial board as new sub-themes emerge:

1.     International Migration Studies: its patterns, causes, trends, and economic and social impacts on countries of origin, transit, and destination.

2.     Internal Displacement and Forced Migration: displacement resulting from armed conflicts, disasters, and climate change.

3.     Asylum and International Protection: international and regional legal frameworks for the protection of refugees and asylum seekers.

4.     Irregular Migration, Smuggling Networks, and Human Trafficking: field monitoring and criminal and social analysis.

5.     Border Policies and Transit Management: national and regional policies for border management and control.

6.     Legal and Human Rights Dimensions: international humanitarian law, human rights law, and relevant international conventions.

7.     Security and Geopolitical Dimensions: the relationship between migration and regional and international security, and border geopolitical interactions. 8. Economic Dimensions: Remittances, the labor market, and the informal economy related to migration.

8.     Social, cultural, and psychological dimensions: integration, identity, and the mental health of migrants and displaced persons.

9.     Public Policies and Governance: Evaluating national and international policies related to migration and displacement management.

10.  Media Studies: The representation of migration and displacement issues in media discourse and public opinion.

11.  Research Methodologies and Field Documentation in Migration, Displacement, and Unsafe Transit Environments.

The journal places particular emphasis on Libya, North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa, without restricting its geographical purview to these regions. Comparative studies and internationally focused research are equally encouraged.

 

Editorial Board

Prof. Dr. Al-Mahdi Al-Shaibani Dghman (Editor-in-Chief)

Mr. Mahmoud Al-Mahdi Al-Ghatmi (Member)

Mr. Jamal Ahmida Duwais (Member)

Mr. Mourad Ahmed Al-Shaibani (Administrative Coordinator)