World Futures: The Journal of General Evolution is dedicated to the study of irreversible, nonlinear, system-structuring -that is evolutionary -change in nature and society. The journal accepts articles, research notes and book reviews and invites leading essays in all fields of scientific interest. The Journal's aim is to: promote the transfer of evolutionary models, theories and approaches within and among the natural and the social sciences; encourage the development of evolutionary models, theories and approaches in the fields that lack them; contribute to the unity of the sciences through the advancement of studies, theories, and research methods of multi-and trans-disciplinary scope and application and explore the application of evolutionary models, theories, and the approaches to concrete and urgent problems of human and social interest. Special Issues, entrusted to guest editors, focus on particular problems, themes or topics of current theoretical or practical relevance, specified in consultation with the Editor. They may encompass one to two issues within a given volume. Prospective contributors to regular issues, and prospective guest editors of Special Issues, are urged to consult the Instructions for Authors listed above.

Peer Review Policy: All articles published in this journal have undergone rigorous editorial screening and peer review.

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