1. A subject or discipline of academic inquiry that is relatively new, growing, or advancing in its development and recognition within academia or professional practice
Artificial intelligence is an area of study in development that has gained significant attention in recent years.
Inteligência artificial é uma área de estudo em desenvolvimento que ganhou atenção significativa nos últimos anos.
2. A branch of knowledge or research that is still evolving and establishing its methodologies, frameworks, and institutional presence
Sustainability studies represents an area of study in development across many universities.
Estudos de sustentabilidade representam uma área de estudo em desenvolvimento em muitas universidades.