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Community Engagement and Community-Based Social Work Practices and Evaluations

edited by

Carolyn S. Gentle-Genitty

and

Kara Fletcher

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2443 | Submission Open

Keywords: community; partnerships; society; mutual care; social work; evaluation; practice; storytelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Community and Urban Sociology)

Cultural Capital and Digital Platforms

edited by Sharon Jeannotte

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1656 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital platforms; cultural capital; cultural production; cultural consumption; cultural policy; media content; creative labor markets; educational credentials

Advancing the Wellbeing of Marginalized Communities: Stigma and Health Service Access and Utilization among People Living with AIDS

edited by Margaret Lombe and

Ngozi Victoria Enelamah

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 276 | Submission Open

Keywords: HIV/AIDS; stigma; discrimination; healthcare services; access; utilization; PLWA; global; best practices; wellbeing; marginalized communities

Environmental Economics in Knowledge Economy and Knowledge Democracy: Innovation and Higher Education Governance and Policies for Environmental Guiding

edited by David F. J. Campbell and

Elias Carayannis

submission deadline 1 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 434 | Submission Open

Keywords: academic firm; democracy; democracy of climate; ecology; environment; environmental economics; environmental management; epistemic governance; governance; higher education; higher education governance; innovation; knowledge democracy; knowledge economy; knowledge society; policy; strategy; quadruple and quintuple helix innovation systems; research; sustainability; sustainable development

Digital Media in Contemporary Conflict

edited by Mulatu Alemayehu Moges and Kristin Skare Orgeret

submission deadline 5 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: conflict; war; crisis; hate speech; disinformation/misinformation; digital media

Thinking about Opinions: Formation, Discourse, Re-examination, and Changing Opinions in the Streaming Era

edited by

Gal Harpaz

, Barbara Lewandowska-Tomaszczyk, Chaya Liebeskind and Milana Bolatbek

submission deadline 15 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 684 | Submission Open

Keywords: opinion formation; discourse; opinion expression; opinion re-examination; opinion change; sentiment analysis; opinion evaluation; online opinions; opinion-based group membership; opinion polarization; natural language processing; machine learning; opinion framing; computational social science; natural language processing; social media; social movements; computational linguistics; social network analysis; information manipulation; online trust

(This special issue belongs to the Section Contemporary Politics and Society)

The Open Society 2.0: Democracy in the Age of Social Media and Populism

edited by Friedel Weinert and John Ackroyd

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4927 | Submission Open

Keywords: challenges of modern societies; information technology; populism; social media; liberty; the rule of law; migration; civil disobedience

(This special issue belongs to the Section Contemporary Politics and Society)

Civil Society, Migration and Citizenship

edited by Taku Suzuki

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4887 | Submission Open

Keywords: migrants; asylum seekers; refugees; civil society; states; international organizations; non-governmental organizations; citizenship; legality

(This special issue belongs to the Section International Migration)

From Vision to Action: Citizen Commitment to the European Green Deal

edited by Sheila Holz and Denise Esteves

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2150 | Submission Open

Keywords: European Green Deal (EGD); participatory and deliberative methodologies; sustainability; climate change; human– nature relationship

Tackling Educational Inequality: Issues and Solutions

edited by

Pallavi Banerjee

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1161 | Submission Open

Keywords: educational inequality; graduate employment; socioeconomic status; access to education; labour market outcomes; marginalised groups; policy solutions; social mobility; intersectionality; higher education access

(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Stratification and Inequality)

Migration, Citizenship and Social Rights

edited by

Alexis M. Silver

and Kara Cebulko

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 648 | Submission Open

Keywords: migration; social rights; citizenship; asylum-seekers; immigration policies

(This special issue belongs to the Section International Migration)

Critical Issues in Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior Management

edited by

Marco Tagliabue

, Andressa Sleiman and

Denis Bernardeau-Moreau

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 372 | Submission Open

Keywords: organizational behavior; organizational behavior management; culture; decision making; feedback; healthcare; public administration; behavioral-based safety; behavioral systems analysis and change strategy

Novel Approaches to Labor Market and Health Research in an Era of Techno-Feudalism and Reconfiguring of Geopolitical Powers

edited by Carles Muntaner and Virginia Gunn

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open

Keywords: precarious employment; labor markets; platform work; gig economy; precariat; NSWA; techno-feudalism; informal employment; part-time work; multiple jobs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Work, Employment and the Labor Market)

Planning Inclusive Communities: Applying Transformative Research Methods

edited by Lisa Stafford

submission deadline 1 May 2025 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: inclusive communities and cities; transformative research; social justices; spatial justice; disability; planning; creative methods; place; inclusive methods; practice-based

(This special issue belongs to the Section Community and Urban Sociology)

Achieving Sustainability through Educational Advances: Deep Dives into Social, Economic, and Environmental Perspectives

edited by

Salvador Baena-Morales

Nuria Molina García

and

Alberto Ferriz-Valero

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4825 | Submission Open

Keywords: education; sustainable development; social dimension; economic dimension; environmental dimension; educational specialties; specific curriculum; specialized practices; pedagogy; teaching

(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Economics)

Revisiting School Violence: Safety for Children in Schools

edited by

Guadalupe Francia

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | Viewed by 412 | Submission Open

Keywords: school violence; physical violence; psychological violence; gender-based violence; bullying; cyberbullying; children in armed conflicts; child protection; anti-bullying strategies; children’ s rights

(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood and Youth Studies)

Mindfulness in Social Work: Special Issue Exploring Current Application and Potential in Social Work Practice and Education

edited by

Pearse McCusker

and

Alan Maddock

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5788 | Submission Open

Keywords: mindfulness and critical mindfulness; social work practice; social work education; social work research; self-care in social work; anti-oppressive practice; mindfulness for social change

(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Policy and Welfare)

Intersections Between Work–Life Balance and Gender Policies: Equality and Sustainability for Caring and Family Transition

edited by

Isabella Crespi

and Elena Macchioni

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5377 | Submission Open

Keywords: work– family balance; gender policies; caring; equality; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Work, Employment and the Labor Market)

Long COVID-19, Work and Health

edited by

Emanuela Ingusci

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5026 | Submission Open

Keywords: diversity management; workplace healthy; long COVID-19; job crafting; age; gender; disability; well-being

(This special issue belongs to the Section Work, Employment and the Labor Market)

LGBTQ+ Health & Well-Being

edited by Jen Marchbank and

Gloria Gutman

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 1145 | Submission Open

Keywords: LGBTQI+; health; well-being; belonging; community; support; deficits

Fostering Intercultural Citizenship through Education: Burning Topics and Ethical Challenges

edited by

Irina Golubeva

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 834 | Submission Open

Keywords: intercultural citizenship; education; burning topics; ethics; values; challenges; teachers’ roles

Social Conflict, Migration and Forced Labour: Contemporary and Emerging Issues

edited by Craig Paterson

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 788 | Submission Open

Keywords: conflict; displacement; forced labour; migration; climate change; trafficking; human rights

(This special issue belongs to the Section Work, Employment and the Labor Market)

Assessment and Intervention with Victims and Offenders

edited by

Iris Almeida

, Ana Cristina Neves, Andreia Matias, Cristina Soeiro,

Ricardo Ventura Baúto

and Susana Monteiro

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 779 | Submission Open

Keywords: risk assessment and management; victims and offenders; forensic and psychological assessment intervention; justice professional skills and training

(This special issue belongs to the Section Crime and Justice)

The Role of Early Childhood Experiences in Shaping Criminal Offending: Implications for Intervention and Prevention

edited by Sei-Young Lee and Lixia Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 553 | Submission Open

Keywords: adverse childhood experiences; criminal behavior; offending ; violent environment; dysfunctional environment; domestic violence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood and Youth Studies)

Gender Equality in the Workplace: Theory and Practice for Decent Work and a Climate of Inclusion

edited by

Martina Morando

and

Silvia Maria Platania

submission deadline 4 Jun 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 55377 | Submission Open

Keywords: gender inequalities; sexism in the workplace; climate of inclusion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gender Studies)

Learning Culture for Eco-Friendly Responsibilities: Emerging Trends and Practices

edited by

Miftachul Huda

submission deadline 6 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11004 | Submission Open

Keywords: learning culture; eco-friendly responsibilities; healthy community; present practice; future direction

Exploring Social, Cultural, and Psychological Dimensions of Lived Experiences

edited by Fred Milacci, Jennifer Smith Ramey and Fred A. Volk

submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: LGBTQ+ identities in therapy; sustainability in rural tourism; workplace gender dynamics; the experiences of marginalized groups

Foundational Social Science Research on LGBTQ+ Communities and Populations

edited by Elbert P. Almazan

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5757 | Submission Open

Keywords: LGBTQ+ community; foundational research; cultural and institutional barriers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gender Studies)

Social Innovation: Local Solutions to Global Challenges

edited by

Rocco Frondizi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2028 | Submission Open

Keywords: social innovation; social entrepreneurship; social finance; cross-sector collaboration; collaborative governance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Contemporary Politics and Society)

Creating Resilient Societies in a Changing World

edited by Marcelo Rudolfo Calvete Gaspar,

Júlia Szőke

and Lívia Ablonczy-Mihályka

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 984 | Submission Open

Keywords: challenges; changing world; education; international relations; labor market; society; technology

Refugee Admissions and Resettlement Policies

edited by Niambi Carter

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 971 | Submission Open

Keywords: migration; immigration; asylum/asylee; refugee; border; transmigration; resettlement; human rights; transitional justice; internally displaced persons

(This special issue belongs to the Section International Migration)

Technology, Digital Media and Politics

edited by Azi Lev-On and Gal Yavetz

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 536 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital engagement; social transformations; political movements; international crises; technological innovations; online platforms; global and local case studies

Break the Chains: Global Efforts in Eradication and Prevention of Human Trafficking

edited by Cathryn Lavery

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 376 | Submission Open

Keywords: human trafficking; sexploitation; slavery; labor trafficking; drug trafficking; mules; terrorism; asylum; task forces; global health; illegal servitude; wildlife trafficking

(This special issue belongs to the Section Crime and Justice)

International Social Work Practices with Immigrants and Refugees

edited by Adriana Sandu, Sarah Burch,

Marciana Popescu

and

Dana Alonzo

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open

Keywords: refugees; asylum seekers; social services; vulnerability; trauma informed care; capacity building

(This special issue belongs to the Section International Migration)

Digitally Connected: Youth, Digital Media and Social Inclusion

edited by

Nasya Bahfen

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital media; digital news; social identity; social inclusion; social media; youth; youth cultures; digital platforms; online communities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood and Youth Studies)

Contemporary Work in Understanding and Reducing Domestic Violence

edited by Dean Fido

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: domestic abuse; image-based sexual abuse; non-consensual sharing of intimate images; inter-partner violence; sexual coercion; sexual abuse

(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Policy and Welfare)

Population Studies and Human Health Inequalities from a Socio-Demographic Perspective

edited by Peter Curson

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open

Keywords: population and human health; infectious disease and human security; population and global disasters; deadly encounters and human behaviour; biosecurity and the biophysical environment; health inequalities; human mobility

Labour Market Policies and Outcomes for People with Disabilities

edited by

Doxa Papakonstantinou

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: disability; employment; labour market policies; discrimination; social policy; labour market outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Work, Employment and the Labor Market)

Organizational Strategies to Combat Workplace Bullying and Foster Inclusion

edited by Annabelle Neall

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: workplace bullying; workplace harassment; evidence-based interventions; inclusion; employee-well-being

(This special issue belongs to the Section Work, Employment and the Labor Market)

Online Safety among Children and Adolescents: Aiming towards More Tailored Delivery and Support

edited by

Aiman El Asam

submission deadline 1 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3804 | Submission Open

Keywords: online risks and harms; online safety education; problematic internet use; cyberbullying and victimisation; mental health; digital resilience; online safety laws and policies; vulnerable children

(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood and Youth Studies)

Carceral Death: Failures, Crises, and Punishments

edited by Justin Donald Strong

submission deadline 7 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 518 | Submission Open

Keywords: prison mortality; incarceration and health; social suffering; critical prison studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Crime and Justice)

Gender-Inclusive Education and Teaching in STEM: Strategies, Challenges, and Contradictions

edited by

Rosa Monteiro

and Lina Coelho

submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 850 | Submission Open

Keywords: gender; gender segregation; occupational segregation; gender inequalities in education and the labour market; gender regimes in organizations; gender stereotypes; gender bias; STEM; gender gap in STEM; career choices; STEM education; girls and women in ICT; girls and women in STEM; gender inequality and AI; AI and education; equality policies in education; gender mainstreaming in education; equality policies in STEM education from a gender perspective; equality policies in STEM and AI; STEM and equality pedagogies; teachers' gender stereotypes; gender-sensitive pedagogies in STEM; gender pedagogies; resistance and opposition to gender equality policies in STEM education; resistance and opposition to gender pedagogies and perspectives in education; challenges and strategies for teacher training; whole-school approach to gender-sensitive STEM education; digital transition and gender gap in STEM occupations and fields of studies; feminism; technofeminism; and women’ s movements in STEM education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gender Studies)

Gender Knowledges and Cultures of Equalities in Global Contexts

edited by Suzanne Clisby and Mark Johnson

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3074 | Submission Open

Keywords: gender; knowledge; equality; cultural contexts; social justice

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gender Studies)

Child Poverty and Social Work

edited by Gottfried Schweiger

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 1228 | Submission Open

Keywords: child poverty; social work; child welfare; ethics; inequality; family poverty; shame; social exclusion; child social work; social welfare; child well-being

(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood and Youth Studies)

Sexual Violence in the Media: Exploring the Role of Journalism in Reflecting, Mediating and (de)Constructing Perceptions and Imageries of Sexual Violence

edited by Sofia José Santos and

Júlia Garraio

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 1010 | Submission Open

Keywords: sexual violence; media; rape; intersectionality; journalism; representations; audiences

From Precarious Work to Decent Work

edited by

Norbert Ebert

, Hangyoung Lee and Harry Blatterer

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 631 | Submission Open

Keywords: precarious work; decent work; employment; sociology of work; social inequality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Work, Employment and the Labor Market)

The Embodiment of LGBTQ+ Inclusive Education

edited by Catherine Lee and Adam Brett

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 626 | Submission Open

Keywords: LGBTQ+ inclusion; equity; diversity; education; schools; further and higher education; gender; sexuality; identity; embodiment

Global and Virtual Sociological Teaching—Challenges & Opportunities

edited by Heying Jenny Zhan

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open

Keywords: sociological teaching; global perspectives; virtual classrooms; pedagogy; critical thinking; new technology

The Impact of Social Connectedness on Older Adults’ Wellbeing

edited by

Ching-Teng Yao

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open

Keywords: social connectedness; active aging; wellbeing; social relationships; social support; activity participation; interpersonal networks

Building Community Resilience to Disasters

edited by

Dean Kyne

submission deadline 1 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 428 | Submission Open

Keywords: community resilience; disaster preparedness; community engagement; risk management; risk communication; resilience planning; vulnerability; climate adaptation; social capital

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