Call for papers/Topics
Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:
Core Social Science Disciplines:
- Sociology:
- Social inequality (class, race, gender, sexuality)
- Urban sociology and gentrification
- Family and relationships in contemporary society
- Social movements and collective behavior
- The sociology of health and illness
- Digital sociology and the impact of technology on social life
- Crime and deviance
- Sociology of education
- Work and organizations
- Migration and immigration
- Anthropology:
- Cultural anthropology and diversity
- Archaeology and the study of the past
- Linguistic anthropology and communication
- Medical anthropology and health across cultures
- Applied anthropology in various settings
- The anthropology of globalization
- Ethnicity and identity
- Ritual and religion
- Human evolution and physical anthropology
- Digital anthropology and online communities
- Political Science:
- Democracy and democratization
- Political institutions and governance
- International relations and global politics
- Political theory and philosophy
- Public policy and administration
- Elections and voting behavior
- Political ideologies
- Conflict and peace studies
- Human rights
- Comparative politics
- Economics:
- Economic development and sustainability
- Inequality and poverty
- Globalization and international trade
- Labor economics and unemployment
- Environmental economics
- Behavioral economics
- Public finance and fiscal policy
- Financial markets and regulation
- Economic history
- The economics of technology and innovation
- Psychology:
- Social psychology and group behavior
- Cognitive psychology and decision-making
- Developmental psychology across the lifespan
- Clinical psychology and mental health
- Educational psychology and learning
- Personality and individual differences
- Health psychology and well-being
- Cross-cultural psychology
- Environmental psychology
- The psychology of technology and digital behavior
- Geography:
- Urban geography and planning
- Human migration and mobility
- Environmental geography and climate change
- Political geography and geopolitics
- Economic geography and regional development
- Cultural geography and place
- Geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis
- Sustainability and resource management
- Tourism and recreation geography
- Health geography and spatial epidemiology
- Communication Studies:
- Media studies and society
- Interpersonal communication
- Organizational communication
- Political communication and public opinion
- Digital media and online communication
- Cultural communication
- Journalism and media ethics
- Public relations and advertising
- Rhetoric and persuasion
- Health communication
- History:
- Social history and everyday life
- Economic history and development
- Political history and state formation
- Cultural history and identity
- Gender history
- Environmental history
- History of science and technology
- Oral history and memory
- Global and transnational history
- Digital history and new methodologies
- Law and Legal Studies:
- Human rights law
- Criminal law and justice
- Constitutional law and governance
- International law
- Environmental law
- Social justice and the law
- Legal history
- Sociology of law
- Law and technology
- Comparative legal systems
- Education:
- Sociology of education
- Educational policy and reform
- Curriculum and instruction
- Higher education
- Vocational education
- Special education
- Educational technology
- Teacher training and development
- Lifelong learning
- The impact of social factors on educational outcomes
Interdisciplinary Themes and Emerging Trends:
- Technology and Society: The impact of artificial intelligence, social media, big data, and digital technologies on social structures, behavior, and inequality.
- Globalization and Transnationalism: Migration, global flows of culture and capital, the role of international organizations, and transnational identities.
- Sustainability and Environmental Issues: The social dimensions of climate change, environmental justice, resource scarcity, and sustainable development.
- Health and Well-being: Social determinants of health, health disparities, mental health, public health policy, and the impact of social support.
- Inequality and Social Justice: Examining disparities in wealth, income, education, healthcare, and opportunities based on various social categories.
- Migration and Diversity: The challenges and opportunities of diverse societies, integration, identity formation, and social cohesion.
- Urban Studies and Regional Development: Urbanization processes, spatial inequality, sustainable cities, and regional disparities.
- Conflict, Security, and Peace Studies: Understanding the causes and consequences of conflict, peacebuilding efforts, and security issues.
- Digital Humanities and Computational Social Science: Utilizing digital tools and computational methods for social science research.
- Populism and Political Polarization: The rise of populist movements, the fragmentation of political landscapes, and the spread of misinformation.
- Social Policy and Welfare: Analyzing the design and impact of social welfare systems, poverty reduction strategies, and social inclusion policies.
- Cultural Studies and Identity: Exploring the construction of identities, the role of culture in society, and issues of representation.
- Ethics and Social Responsibility: Ethical considerations in social research, corporate social responsibility, and social justice movements.
- The Future of Work: Automation, the gig economy, changing labor markets, and the social implications of new work arrangements.
- Crises and Resilience: Social responses to pandemics, natural disasters, and other crises, and the factors that contribute to community resilience.
- Interdisciplinary Approaches to Social Problems: Research that integrates perspectives and methodologies from multiple social science disciplines to address complex societal challenges.
- Mixed Methods Research: Combining qualitative and quantitative approaches to gain a more comprehensive understanding of social phenomena.
- Community-Based Participatory Research: Engaging communities in the research process to ensure relevance and impact.
- Big Data and Social Analytics: Utilizing large datasets to identify patterns and trends in social behavior.
- Qualitative Innovations: New approaches to data collection and analysis in qualitative research.