Trace ∴ Journal for Human-Animal Studies is a peer-reviewed, fully open access online journal that provides a forum for research and discussion of human-animal relations from social and cultural perspectives.
Editorial Team
Editor-in-chief
Helinä Ääri, University of Oulu, Finland
Editorial secretary
Jouni Teittinen, University of Turku, Finland
Editors and Editorial Board
Eeva Kuikka, Tampere University, Finland
Samu Pehkonen, Tampere University, Finland
Tiina Salmia, University of Turku, Finland
Tuure Tammi, University of Oulu, Finland
Taija Kaarlenkaski, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Tua Korhonen, University of Helsinki, Finland
Jeffrey Vance Martin, University of California, Berkeley, United States
Taru Peltola, Finnish Environment Institute, Finland
Nora Schuurman, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Morten Tonnesen, University of Stavanger, Norway
Pia Bäcklund, University of Helsinki, Finland
Reingard Spannring, University of Innsbruck, Switzerland
Otto Latva, University of Turku, Finland
Salla Tuomivaara, University of Turku, Finland
Teresa Lloro, California State Polytechnic University, USA
Kuura Irni, University of Helsinki, Finland
Anna Krzywoszynska, University of Oulu, Finland
Pauliina Rautio, University of Oulu, Finland
Guest Editors of Special Issues
Annika Lonkila (Finnish Environment Institute) - Volume 5, (Un)Common Worlds Special Issue
Elizabeth (Eli) Tavella (University of Chicago) & Cagatay Emre Dogan (Rutgers School of Communication and Information) - Volume 13, Special Issue of Autumn 2026
Annika Lonkila (Finnish Environment Institute), Eeva Houtbeckers (University of Eastern Finland) & Nikolai Siimes (University of Auckland) - Volume 14, Special Issue of Autumn 2027
Previous editors
Nina Nygren - Volume 1 (editor-in-chief)
Outi Ratamäki - Volumes 2 to 5 (editor-in-chief)
Otto Latva - Volumes 6 to 7 (editor-in-chief)
Jaana Kouri - Volume 7 (guest editor)
Pauliina Rautio - Volumes 8 to 12 (editor-in-chief)
