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Race and Ethnicity Without Diversity
edited by and Denise O’Neil Green
submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 1377 | Submission Open
Keywords: race; ethnicity; higher education; diversity in higher education
Thinking about Opinions: Formation, Discourse, Re-examination, and Changing Opinions in the Streaming Era
edited by , Barbara Lewandowska-Tomaszczyk, Chaya Liebeskind and Milana Bolatbek
submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 904 | 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)
Restorative Justice Practices Within Higher Education and the Arts: Addressing Complex Legacies of Harm
edited by , , Mariann Skahan, Kathy L. Powers and Pamela Agoyo
submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 944 | Submission Open
Keywords: feminist decoloniality in higher education; histories of higher education; restorative practices in higher education; social movements for educational equity; marginalized groups; secondary marginalization; Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs); Native American faculty and students; Black faculty and students; disability studies; DACA and undocumented students in higher education; restorative practices in the arts; minority-serving institutions (MSIs); healing and reclamation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crime and Justice)
Comparative Perspectives on Mental Health and Justice Systems
edited by Steven T. Keener
submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open
Keywords: mental health; co-occurring disorders; comparative perspectives; diversion from incarceration; decarceration; abolition; criminal justice reform
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crime and Justice)
The Open Society 2.0: Democracy in the Age of Social Media and Populism
edited by Friedel Weinert and John Ackroyd
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 17339 | 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)
Intersections Between Work–Life Balance and Gender Policies: Equality and Sustainability for Caring and Family Transition
edited by and Elena Macchioni
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16479 | Submission Open
Keywords: work– family balance; gender policies; caring; equality; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Work, Employment and the Labor Market)
Revisiting School Violence: Safety for Children in Schools
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11096 | 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)
Educational Technology for a Multimodal Society submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10720 | Submission Open
Keywords: education; educational technology; digital competence
Social Innovation: Local Solutions to Global Challenges
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8444 | 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)
Refugee Admissions and Resettlement Policies
edited by Niambi Carter
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4645 | 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)
Women’s Voices in the Media
edited by Kathryn Shine
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4496 | Submission Open
Keywords: news media; women in the news; gender; gender equality; news sources; news representation; diversity; journalism practice; interviewing; journalism education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gender Studies)
From Vision to Action: Citizen Commitment to the European Green Deal
edited by Sheila Holz and Denise Esteves
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3930 | Submission Open
Keywords: European Green Deal (EGD); participatory and deliberative methodologies; sustainability; climate change; human– nature relationship
Equity Interventions to Promote the Sexual Health of Young Adults submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3671 | Submission Open
Keywords: youth; diversity; sexual health; equity; policies
Public Health and Social Change
edited by Thistle I. Elias and Zoé Mistrale Hendrickson
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3265 | Submission Open
Keywords: health disparities; health equity; community engaged; social justice; qualitative; mixed methods; marginalized communities; vulnerable populations; social determinants of health; evaluation
Technology, Digital Media and Politics
edited by and Gal Yavetz
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1577 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital engagement; social transformations; political movements; international crises; technological innovations; online platforms; global and local case studies
Exploring Access and Equity for LGBTQIA Students in Higher Education submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 914 | Submission Open
Keywords: LGBTQIA students; higher education; campus climate; intersectionality; DEI; LGBTQIA policy; student experience; student identity development; access and belonging; social justice
Understanding the Influence of Alternative Political Media
edited by Hélder Prior
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 751 | Submission Open
Keywords: alternative media; journalism; political communication; public sphere; social media; disinformation; polarization; populism; democracy
Migration and Housing
edited by , Qiong He and Anna Pearce
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 630 | Submission Open
Keywords: migration; housing; homelessness; social exclusion; race and ethnicity; citizenship; power; intersectionality
Population Studies and Human Health Inequalities from a Socio-Demographic Perspective
edited by Peter Curson
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 413 | 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 submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 378 | 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)
Social Work on Community Practice and Child Protection
edited by Susan Young, Shayne Walker and Celine Harrison
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 285 | Submission Open
Keywords: developmental community work; best interests of the child; policy practice; risk prevention; risk management; primary; secondary and tertiary prevention; cultural responsiveness
Belt and Road Together Special Education 2025
edited by Chi Hung Leung
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open
Keywords: special education; Central Asia; Southeast Asia; artificial intelligence; educational technology; mental health; innovation; collaboration; inclusive education; Belt and Road Initiative
Tech-Based Domestic and Family Violence
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open
Keywords: technologically mediated violence; intimate partner violence; sexual assault; digital dating abuse; coercion; sexting; revenge porn; digital surveillance; online victimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Family Studies)
In Solidarity with Trans and Gender-Expansive Youth: Resisting Erasure, Demanding Affirmation
edited by Deanna N. Cor
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open
Keywords: trans youth; gender-expansive youth; gender-affirming care; social justice; counseling and psychotherapy; advocacy; systemic violence; bias; suicide; distress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood and Youth Studies)
Online Safety among Children and Adolescents: Aiming towards More Tailored Delivery and Support
edited by
submission deadline 3 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 14333 | 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)
Towards Equity: Services for Disabled Children and Youth
edited by and Kathryn Underwood
submission deadline 3 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9517 | Submission Open
Keywords: disabled children and youth; transnational services; service experiences; community interventions; intersectional interpretations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood and Youth Studies)
Intimate Relationships in Diverse Social and Cultural Contexts
edited by Pan Wang and
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3252 | Submission Open
Keywords: intimacy; love; courtship; sex; marriage; emotion; romance; affection; partnership; relationship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Family Studies)
Technology, Digital Transformation and Society
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 19612 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital transformation; societal impact; artificial intelligence; social equity; privacy and ethics; cultural dynamics; inclusivity in digital age; sustainability and technology; policy implications; future directions
Conducive Contexts and Vulnerabilities to Domestic Abuse
edited by Emmaleena Käkelä
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4470 | Submission Open
Keywords: domestic abuse; gender-based violence; intersectionality; conducive context; COVID-19 pandemic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Family Studies)
Belonging and Engagement of Students in Higher Education
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2463 | Submission Open
Keywords: student belonging; student engagement; academic success; retention rates institutional culture; peer relationships; faculty support
Disinformation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
edited by Xosé López García, Hermenegildo José Casas García, and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2431 | Submission Open
Keywords: disinformation; artificial intelligence; information disorders; disruptive technologies; communication and journalism; digital media
The Role of Early Childhood Experiences in Shaping Criminal Offending: Implications for Intervention and Prevention
edited by and Lixia Zhang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2105 | 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)
Assessment and Intervention with Victims and Offenders
edited by , Ana Cristina Neves, Andreia Matias, Cristina Soeiro, and Susana Monteiro
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1877 | 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)
Cybercrime and Digital Victimization
edited by , Simon Mackenzie and Daniel Silverstone
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 1627 | Submission Open
Keywords: identity theft; romance fraud; pig-butchering scams; online sexual threats; ransomware; cyberbullying; online harassment; phishing attacks; incident response; cybercrime legislation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crime and Justice)
Youth Violence and the Urban Response
edited by Lorece Edwards
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1454 | Submission Open
Keywords: youth violence; urban response; public health; mental health; social determinants; structural inequality; evidence-based solutions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood and Youth Studies)
Police Community Engagement and Evidence-Based Crime Reduction Strategies
edited by Rachel Boba Santos, Scott M. Mourtgos and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1369 | Submission Open
Keywords: community engagement; evidence-based policing; proactive crime reduction; crime prevention; police legitimacy; police organization; police culture; crime analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crime and Justice)
Nurturing Bridges: Embracing Growth and Connecting Life for Children
edited by Chi Hung Leung
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1223 | Submission Open
Keywords: child development; emotional well-being; educational practices; holistic growth; nurturing environments; social connections; innovative approaches; evidence-based practices; community engagement; supporting relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood and Youth Studies)
The Experiences of Undocumented Immigrants Overcoming Social Exclusion
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 794 | Submission Open
Keywords: undocumented immigrants; exclusion; immigrant incorporation; public policy; education; workforce participation; political incorporation; challenges to exclusion
(This special issue belongs to the Section International Migration)
The Impact of Housing Displacement on Quality of Life
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 713 | Submission Open
Keywords: housing; displacement; gentrification; foreclosure; eviction; geographic trauma; public housing; urban renewal
Social Policies in the Digital World
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 605 | Submission Open
Keywords: digitalization; social policy; welfare state; automation; datafication; artificial intelligence; big data; digital governance; social equity; privacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Policy and Welfare)
Big Data and Political Communication
edited by Ana María Velasco Molpeceres, and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 430 | Submission Open
Keywords: big data; political communication; populism; social media influence; micro-targeting; political polarization; misinformation; data privacy; electoral integrity; digital regulation
Planning Inclusive Communities: Applying Transformative Research Methods
edited by Lisa Stafford
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 266 | 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)
International Social Work Practices with Immigrants and Refugees
edited by Adriana Sandu, and
submission deadline 1 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2685 | Submission Open
Keywords: refugees; asylum seekers; social services; vulnerability; trauma informed care; capacity building
(This special issue belongs to the Section International Migration)
Narrative Practices, Stories, Storytelling, Clinical and Community Work: An Intersectional Analysis
edited by Hugo A. Kamya
submission deadline 1 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 791 | Submission Open
Keywords: narrative practices; story and storytelling; indigenous voices; decolonization; democratization of knowledge; marginalized communities; intersectionality; social (in)justice
(This special issue belongs to the Section Community and Urban Sociology)
The Role of Support in Mitigating the Impact of Family Imprisonment on Children and Families submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 390 | Submission Open
Keywords: children of criminalized individuals; development; familial imprisonment; families; intersectionality; marginalization; need-based support; stigma; silence; voice; wellbeing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crime and Justice)
Group Processes Using Quantitative Research Methods
edited by Alison J. Bianchi
submission deadline 21 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open
Keywords: group processes; quantitative research methods; theories of group interactions
Contemporary Challenges to Democracy, Citizenship and Political Participation
edited by Paul W. Posner
submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 679 | Submission Open
Keywords: inequality; political polarization; extremism; identity politics; ethno-nationalism; voter turnout; erosion of trust; decline of political participation; populism; marginalization of minority groups
(This special issue belongs to the Section Contemporary Politics and Society)
Exploring Higher Education Access for Displaced Populations
edited by Lisa Unangst
submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 326 | Submission Open
Keywords: higher education; tertiary education; post-secondary education; refugees; asylum; displacement; migration; college access; student success
Civil Society, Migration and Citizenship
edited by Taku Suzuki
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12485 | 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)
Job Stress and Burnout: Emerging Issues in Today’s Workplace
edited by and Beatriz Martin del Rio
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6283 | Submission Open
Keywords: job stress; burnout; occupational health; well-being at work; mental health at work; organizational intervention; organizational culture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Work, Employment and the Labor Market)
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