Announcements

Conference: The First International Child and Family Conference
Date: 17–19 June 2025
Location: Bristol, UK 

MDPI will be an exhibitor at the First International Child and Family Conference. We welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas. 

The last few decades have witnessed enormous social, political, cultural, economic, and environmental transformations at local, national, and global levels. 

These changes have encompassed all spheres, including those of the family. It is this intersection between recent societal transformations and family life—especially as they relate to childhoods and children’s lives—that the inaugural International Child and Family Conference, hosted by the University of Bristol (UK), seeks to explore. 

The following MDPI journals will be presented at the conference:

• Social Sciences;
• Genealogy;
• Societies;
• Youth;
• Adolescents;
• Future. 

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://cfrc.bristol.ac.uk/cfrc-conference/.

Conference: The Eighth Annual Conference of the European Academy of Religion (EuARe 2025)
Organization: The European Academy of Religion
Date: 8–12 July 2025
Place: The Main Building of the University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria

MDPI journals will be attending EuARe 2025 as exhibitors. This meeting will be held in Vienna, Austria, from 8 to 12 July 2025.

The European Academy of Religion (EuARe) is a research initiative launched under the high patronage of the European Parliament, offering an exchange platform to scholars, universities, centres, research infrastructures, scientific journals and publishers from Europe and surrounding regions.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Religions;
• Philosophies;
• Humanities;
• World;
• Genealogy;
• Humans;
• Social Sciences.

If you will be attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.europeanacademyofreligion.org/euare2025.

The International Day of Happiness is celebrated throughout the world on 20 March, aiming to make people around the world realize the importance of happiness in their lives.

The General Assembly of the United Nations, in its resolution 66/281 of 12 July 2012, proclaimed 20 March the International Day of Happiness, recognizing the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings around the world and the importance of their recognition in public policy objectives. It also recognized the need for a more inclusive, equitable, and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes sustainable development, poverty eradication, happiness, and the well-being of all people.

In 2015, the United Nations launched 17 Sustainable Development Goals to make people’s lives happier. Its main development goals are to eradicate poverty, reduce inequality, and protect our planet. Governments and international organizations should invest in projects that support happiness by upholding human rights and incorporating well-being and environmental dimensions into policy frameworks.

In celebration of this day, we invite you to explore a curation of insightful articles, journals, and Special Issues across various fields, including social sciences, business, and economics. By sharing these findings, we hope to inspire a more inclusive, equitable, and balanced approach to social progress that promotes the happiness and well-being of all people.

“How Self-Belief in Creativity and Well-Being Is Associated with Life Satisfaction, Meaning in Life, and Psychological Richness: The Mediating Effect of Creative Self-Efficacy”
by Dongdong Liu, Chenggang Wu, Yaxuan Meng and Jing Dang
J. Intell. 2025, 13(3), 25; https://doi.org/10.3390/jintelligence13030025

“Cognitive Engagement and Subjective Well-Being in Adults: Exploring the Role of Domain-Specific Need for Cognition”
by Julia Grass and Anja Strobel
J. Intell. 2024, 12(11), 110; https://doi.org/10.3390/jintelligence12110110

“Long-Term Care Policies in Spain: Welfare State and Resilience in the European Context”
by Aída Díaz-Tendero and José M. Ruano
Economies 2024, 12(12), 347; https://doi.org/10.3390/economies12120347

“Validation Study of the Spanish Version of the Measure of Happiness (MH) Questionnaire”
by Matteo Rizzato, Laura Miraglia, Antonio Francisco Arnau Mollà, Francisco Javier Romero Naranjo, Cinzia Di Dio, Michele Antonelli and Davide Donelli
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2024, 14(5), 1369-1382; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe14050090

“The Impact of Resilience Interventions on University Students’ Mental Health and Well-Being: A Systematic Review”
by Ghalib G. Abulfaraj, Rebecca Upsher, Helena M. S. Zavos and Eleanor J. Dommett
Educ. Sci. 2024, 14(5), 510; https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14050510

“The Benefits of Workforce Well-Being on Profitability in Listed Companies: A Comparative Analysis between Europe and Mexico from an ESG Investor Perspective”
by Oscar V. De la Torre-Torres, Francisco Venegas-Martínez and José Álvarez-García
J. Risk Financial Manag. 2024, 17(3), 118; https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm17030118

“Critical Thinking and Student Well-Being: An Approach in University Students”
by José Carlos Vázquez-Parra, Paloma Suárez-Brito, Patricia Esther Alonso-Galicia and Arantza Echaniz-Barrondo
Societies 2023, 13(11), 232; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc13110232

“Multi-Functional Ties and Well-Being in Family Networks before and after Parental Divorce”
by Vera de Bel
Soc. Sci. 2023, 12(11), 586; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci12110586

“The Role of Techno-Stress and Psychological Detachment in the Relationship between Workload and Well-Being in a Sample of Italian Smart Workers: A Moderated Mediated Model”
by Marina Mondo, Jessica Pileri, Barbara Barbieri, Diego Bellini and Silvia De Simone
Soc. Sci. 2023, 12(10), 530; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci12100530

“The Nexus of Holistic Wellbeing and School Education: A Literature-Informed Theoretical Framework”
by Sultana Ali Norozi
Societies 2023, 13(5), 113; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc13050113

“LGBTQ+ Health & Well-Being”	“Early Childhood Education Policy: Impact on Children's Well-Being and Development”
“Relationship Guidance, Mindfulness, and Couple Well-Being”	“Subjective Well-Being in Sport Participants and Spectators”

MDPI will be attending the 2025 Association for Psychological Science (APS) Annual Convention held in Washington, D.C., from 22 to 25 of May 2025. The conference is being organized by the Association for Psychological Science, which is a scientific home to thousands of leading psychological science researchers, practitioners, teachers, and students from around the world dedicated to advancing scientific psychology across disciplinary and geographic borders.

The APS Annual Convention is an international psychological science conference which is held once a year, and the 2025 meeting will feature plenary sessions, symposia, flash talks, submitted talks, posters, educational sessions, receptions, special events, and more.

Topics:

• Biological/Neuroscience; 
• Cognitive;
• Industrial/Organizational;
• Methodology;
• Social;
• Clinical Science;
• Developmental;
• General;
• Personality/Emotion;
• Teaching.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Behavioral Sciences;
• Adolescents;
• J. Intell;
• Sexes;
• IJERPH;
• Education Sciences;
• Disabilities;
• Psychology International;
• Social Sciences;
• EJIHPE.

If you are planning to attend the conference, please visit our booth #308. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/conventions/2025-aps-annual-convention.

Conference: BSA Annual Conference 2025

Organization: British Sociological Association

Date: 23–25 April 2025

Location: Manchester, UK

This conference will celebrate the work of sociology and its positive influence on individual lives and social transformations, exploring the nature of and responses to local and global challenges and changes in a supportive environment. This is a chance to contribute to critical discourse on the profound transformations shaping our world. Engage with leading scholars and network with peers who are equally passionate about understanding and influencing social change.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Societies;
• World;
• Social Sciences;
• Challenges.

If you plan on attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have.

MDPI is pleased to share a significant milestone in its mission to advance scholarly research and promote the dissemination of knowledge—300+ MDPI journals are now indexed in Web of Science (WoS). This milestone highlights the global recognition, interdisciplinary impact and enhanced visibility of our journals. It also reflects our adherence to rigorous editorial standards, scientific integrity, and our mission to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. 

To explore the full list of our journals indexed in WoS, please visit https://www.mdpi.com/about/journals/wos. Beyond expanding the coverage of our publications in the leading academic databases, we are dedicated to ensuring that our journals are included in as many scope-specific databases as possible. This increases the visibility of our authors’ work and extends the reach of their significant data. 

This milestone would not have been possible without the efforts and expertise of our academic editors, reviewers and authors. Their commitment and collaboration have been instrumental in creating an inclusive, accessible, and impactful publishing platform. We also extend our gratitude to the global research community for their trust as we continue to break new ground in academic publishing. This milestone is not just a celebration of MDPI’s progress but also recognition of the collective strides made by researchers worldwide. 

As we celebrate this remarkable accomplishment, MDPI remains steadfast in its commitment to open access publishing and ensuring that high-quality research reaches and inspires a global audience.

Conference: 120th ASA Annual Meeting (ASA 2025)
Organization: American Sociological Association
Date: 8–12 August 2025
Place: Hyatt Regency Chicago and the Swissotel Chicago, Chicago, USA
Booth ID: #541

MDPI journals will be attending ASA 2025 as exhibitors. This meeting will be held in Chicago, USA, from 8 to 12 August 2025.

The annual meeting of the American Sociological Association provides an opportunity for professionals involved in the scientific study of society to share knowledge and new directions in research and practice. Nearly 600 programmatic sessions are convened, providing a scholarly outlet for more than 3,000 research papers, over 4,500 presenters, and 5,000 attendees. Each year, the ASA’s President chooses a theme on which to focus some of the programming for the ASA Annual Meeting. President Adia M. Harvey Wingfield has chosen the theme “Reimagining the Future of Work”.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Social Sciences;
• Genealogy;
• Behavioral Sciences;
• Psychology International;
• World;
• Youth;
• Religions;
• Disabilities;
• EJIHPE;
• Merits;
• Societies.

If you will be attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.asanet.org/2025-annual-meeting/.

MDPI is excited to collaborate with the ComSciCon to host an exclusive author workshop aimed at empowering researchers with the knowledge and tools needed for successful academic publishing. This workshop will delve into the key aspects of MDPI’s open access publishing framework, offering an in-depth exploration of journal selection, the editorial workflow, and the essentials of publication ethics. Participants will also gain practical advice on improving scientific writing and effectively addressing reviewer comments, with guidance from experienced professionals in the field. This session promises to equip attendees with valuable skills to elevate their publishing journey.

Date: 22 February 2025
Time: 4:30 PM–5:30 PM
Venue: Lecture room 230, 1462 Clifton Road NE, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
Registration link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZQBVLG5

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The World Day of Social Justice is an international day recognizing the need to promote social justice. It includes efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender inequality, unemployment, human rights, and social protection. The United Nations General Assembly decided to observe 20 February annually (approved on 26 November 2007 and starting in 2009) as being the World Day of Social Justice.

Momentum is growing for the concept that advancing social justice should be the central aim guiding all national and international policies. This idea has gained traction among proponents who argue it enables societies and economies to function more cohesively when social justice is prioritized.

Supporters contend that promoting decent work and a fair globalization agenda focused on fundamental rights, employment opportunities, social protections, and constructive social dialogue between governments, employers, and workers is key to maintaining social justice as a core value.

In celebration of this day, we invite you to explore a curation of insightful articles, journals, and Special Issues across various fields, including social sciences, business, and economics. By sharing these findings, we hope to inspire transformative policies of social justice, advocate for more inclusive practices, and contribute to a more sustainable and compassionate global society.

“Towards a “Social Justice Ecosystem Framework” for Enhancing Livelihoods and Sustainability in Pastoralist Communities”
by Charles Fonchingong Che and Henry Ngenyam Bang
Societies 2024, 14(11), 239; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc14110239

“Can We Measure Social Justice? Development and Initial Validation of a Tool Measuring Social Justice Through Values”
by Marina Alexandra Tudoran, Laurențiu Gabriel Țîru and Alexandru Neagoe
Societies 2024, 14(11), 238; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc14110238

“Inclusion in Immersion Education: Identifying and Supporting Students with Additional Educational Needs”
by Sinéad Nic Aindriú
Encyclopedia 2024, 4(4), 1496-1508; https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia4040097

“Contributions of Municipal Initiatives to Digital Health Equity”
by Fernando Almeida
World 2024, 5(4), 1165-1180; https://doi.org/10.3390/world5040059

“Bringing a Social Justice Lens to Matthews’ Five Propositions for Genuine Students-as-Partners Practice: A Narrative Review”
by Ruth L. Healey
Soc. Sci. 2024, 13(11), 577; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci13110577

“Advancing Planetary Health Through Interspecies Justice: A Rapid Review”
by Kira L. Johnson, Maya K. Gislason, Diego S. Silva, Maxwell J. Smith and Chris Buse
Challenges 2024, 15(4), 45; https://doi.org/10.3390/challe15040045

“Naturalistic Decision-Making in Intentional Communities: Insights from Youth, Disabled Persons, and Children on Achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for Equality, Peace, and Justice”
by Carol Nash
Challenges 2024, 15(3), 38; https://doi.org/10.3390/challe15030038

“Toward Sustainable Development: Assessing the Effects of Financial Contagion on Human Well-Being in Romania”
by Ionuț Nica, Irina Georgescu, Camelia Delcea and Nora Chiriță
Risks 2023, 11(11), 204; https://doi.org/10.3390/risks11110204

““I’m Not Asking for Special Treatment, I’m Asking for Access”: Experiences of University Students with Disabilities in Ghana, Ethiopia and South Africa”
by Dureyah Abrahams, Beata Batorowicz, Peter Ndaa, Sumaya Gabriels, Solomon M. Abebe, Xiaolin Xu and Heather M. Aldersey
Disabilities 2023, 3(1), 114-128; https://doi.org/10.3390/disabilities3010009

“Applying the ‘Human Rights Model of Disability’ to Informed Consent: Experiences and Reflections from the SHAPES Project”
by Richard Lombard-Vance, Evelyn Soye, Delia Ferri, Emma McEvoy, Malcolm MacLachlan and Sari Sarlio-Siintola
Disabilities 2023, 3(1), 28-47; https://doi.org/10.3390/disabilities3010003

“Youth Justice: Social Policy, Social Work and Practice”	“Interconnection Between Environmental Issues and Social Justice”