Call for papers/Topics

Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:

Languages and Linguistics

Language structure and grammar, phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, applied linguistics, historical linguistics, comparative linguistics, corpus linguistics, computational linguistics, language acquisition, second-language learning, bilingualism and multilingualism, translation and interpretation, language teaching methodologies, discourse analysis, conversation analysis, language variation, dialects, endangered languages, language documentation, language policy, language and identity, language and technology, digital communication, intercultural communication and linguistic diversity.

Literature and Literary Studies

English literature, comparative literature, world literature, postcolonial literature, contemporary literature, classical literature, medieval literature, modern literature, poetry, drama, fiction, non-fiction, literary criticism, literary theory, narratology, stylistics, rhetoric, genre studies, author studies, textual analysis, feminist literary criticism, Marxist criticism, psychoanalytic criticism, poststructuralism, deconstruction, ecocriticism, diaspora literature, migration literature, indigenous literature, children’s literature, young-adult literature, digital literature, graphic novels, adaptation studies and literature in relation to culture, politics and society.

Culture, Identity and Society

Cultural studies, identity formation, ethnicity and multiculturalism, globalization, migration, diaspora communities, social inclusion and exclusion, cultural diversity, intercultural relations, traditions and cultural heritage, popular culture, youth culture, digital culture, consumer culture, gender and society, family structures, community studies, social values, social norms, social change, inequality, social mobility, urban culture, rural communities, cultural representation, collective memory, nationalism, transnationalism and the relationship between language, culture and identity.

Sociology and Social Development

Social structures, social institutions, social interaction, sociology of education, sociology of family, sociology of health, sociology of work, sociology of religion, political sociology, economic sociology, environmental sociology, urban sociology, rural sociology, digital sociology, population studies, demographic change, ageing societies, poverty, unemployment, inequality, social stratification, social welfare, social justice, community development, sustainable development, social movements, civil society, crime and society, deviance, social networks and the effects of technological change on communities.

Psychology and Human Behaviour

Social psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, educational psychology, organisational psychology, behavioural studies, personality, motivation, emotion, learning, memory, decision-making, interpersonal relationships, group behaviour, communication behaviour, social influence, stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, cultural psychology, media psychology, digital behaviour, online communities, technology and human interaction, well-being, resilience, leadership behaviour and the psychological effects of social and cultural environments.

Education and Language Learning

Language education, literacy development, multilingual education, bilingual education, curriculum development, teaching methodologies, educational technology, digital learning, e-learning, inclusive education, special education, teacher training, assessment and evaluation, classroom communication, student motivation, educational psychology, higher education, lifelong learning, international education, intercultural education, academic writing, reading comprehension, language proficiency, learning strategies, artificial intelligence in education and the social impact of educational inequality.

Media, Communication and Digital Society

Mass communication, journalism, media studies, digital media, social media, political communication, intercultural communication, public relations, advertising, visual communication, online communities, digital identities, misinformation and disinformation, media literacy, communication ethics, digital storytelling, audience studies, influencer culture, online activism, algorithmic communication, artificial intelligence and communication, human-computer interaction, privacy in digital communication, representation of social groups in media and the influence of media on language, culture and public opinion.

History, Heritage and Civilization

Ancient civilizations, medieval history, modern history, contemporary history, social history, cultural history, political history, economic history, intellectual history, oral history, local history, global history, colonialism, imperialism, decolonization, migration history, history of ideas, historical memory, museums, archives, cultural heritage, archaeological heritage, heritage conservation, historical narratives, identity and memory, history of languages, history of literature and the relationship between historical events and social transformation.

Politics, Governance and International Relations

Political theory, comparative politics, international relations, diplomacy, governance, public policy, democracy, political institutions, political participation, elections, human rights, citizenship, international organizations, conflict and peace studies, security studies, migration policy, foreign policy, regional integration, nationalism, global governance, development policy, political communication, civil society, social movements, public opinion, geopolitical change and the influence of language and media on political discourse.

Economics, Society and Development

Development studies, social economics, labour markets, employment, poverty, inequality, economic development, globalization, migration and remittances, education and economic opportunity, informal economies, sustainable development, social entrepreneurship, public policy, economic behaviour, consumer behaviour, gender and economic participation, regional development, urban development, rural development, tourism and society, cultural industries, creative economies and the social consequences of technological and economic change.

Law, Ethics and Human Rights

Human rights, social justice, equality, discrimination, freedom of expression, media law, language rights, minority rights, migration law, refugee studies, citizenship, gender equality, children’s rights, cultural rights, indigenous rights, digital rights, privacy, data ethics, artificial intelligence ethics, research ethics, bioethics, freedom of information, access to education, legal language, law and society and the relationship between legal systems, social values and cultural change.

Migration, Globalization and Intercultural Studies

International migration, forced migration, refugees, diaspora communities, transnational identities, intercultural communication, integration, assimilation, multiculturalism, citizenship, border studies, migration narratives, migrant literature, language barriers, language integration, education of migrant communities, labour migration, social inclusion, cultural adaptation, discrimination, xenophobia, remittances, global mobility, identity negotiation and the influence of migration on languages, cultures and societies.

Gender, Family and Community Studies

Gender roles, gender representation, masculinity and femininity, family structures, marriage, parenting, childhood, youth studies, ageing, intergenerational relationships, household dynamics, work-life balance, gender and employment, gender and education, representation in literature and media, family migration, community participation, social support networks, domestic roles, changing family patterns, equality and inclusion and the influence of cultural and economic change on family life.

Environment, Society and Humanities

Environmental humanities, ecocriticism, environmental sociology, climate communication, environmental ethics, sustainability narratives, environmental justice, indigenous environmental knowledge, climate migration, public perceptions of climate change, environmental education, sustainable communities, urban sustainability, rural livelihoods, human relationships with nature, literature and the environment, media representation of environmental issues and cultural responses to ecological change.

Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Society

Artificial intelligence and language, machine translation, natural language processing, digital humanities, computational linguistics, AI-assisted writing, technology and education, digital literacy, social media algorithms, automation and employment, ethics of artificial intelligence, digital inequality, online identities, virtual communities, misinformation, privacy, surveillance, human-AI interaction, technological change and culture, AI in literature and creativity and the social consequences of emerging technologies.

Interdisciplinary Research in Languages, Literature and Social Sciences

Language and identity, literature and politics, media and society, education and social inequality, migration and multilingualism, literature and environmental change, digital humanities and cultural heritage, artificial intelligence and communication, gender representation in literature and media, globalization and cultural identity, tourism and intercultural communication, political discourse and linguistics, historical memory and literature, social media and language change, technology and human behaviour, literature and psychology, language and education policy and the interaction between culture, technology, economics and social transformation.