AAAG Journal Topic Selection
Evaluates research topics for geographic significance and area fit for the Annals of the American Association of Geographers.
Assesses academic manuscripts and research proposals against the editorial scope of the Annals of the American Association of Geographers (AAAG). It applies structured diagnostics—including the geographic delete-test and subfield reach evaluations—to ensure spatial, scalar, and environmental mechanisms do theoretical work rather than acting as mere backdrop data. The skill guides researchers in routing submissions across the journal's key tracks (Geographic Methods, Human Geography, Nature and Society, Physical Geography, and General Geography) while differentiating flagship-level contributions from specialty venue submissions.