5th MANILA International Conference on Marketing, Education, Humanities & Social Sciences (MEHSS-26) scheduled on March 30-April 1, 2026 Manila (Philippines)

MEHSS-26


Marketing Educational Administration Educational Technology Physical Education & Sports Medicine



Topics/Call for Papers



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



 



 



1. 💡 The Digital & Ethical Nexus (Marketing and Social Sciences)



This theme examines the profound impact of technology and social issues on consumer behavior and marketing practices.





  • AI and Consumer Behavior:





    • Algorithmic bias and its influence on targeted advertising and consumer segmentation.




    • The ethics of AI-driven personalization and data privacy in marketing.




    • The sociology of digital addiction and the attention economy.






  • Marketing & Social Responsibility:





    • Green Marketing and Sustainability: The gap between consumer environmental values and actual purchase behavior.




    • Brand Activism and Political Engagement: The role of brands in social justice movements and their perceived authenticity.




    • Ethical Consumerism: Research on sustainable consumption, fair trade, and anti-consumption movements.






  • Culture and Global Markets:





    • The impact of globalization and cultural diversity on advertising and brand messaging.




    • Cross-Cultural Marketing: Adapting communication strategies across different linguistic and social contexts (Humanities/Sociolinguistics).







 



2. 📚 Pedagogy and Communication (Education and Humanities)



This section focuses on effective learning, communication, and the role of storytelling and critical analysis in education.





  • Digital Literacy and Media Studies:





    • Teaching Critical Media Literacy to navigate misinformation and digital propaganda.




    • The role of storytelling and narrative analysis (Humanities) in educational content and curriculum development.




    • The use of Digital Humanities tools (e.g., text mining) to analyze educational texts and materials.






  • Curriculum and Philosophy:





    • Philosophy of Education: Rethinking learning objectives in the age of AI and automated work.




    • Integrating Ethics and Critical Thinking (Humanities) into professional and business education.




    • Teacher Education and the need for digital and social competence.






  • Educational Marketing:





    • The marketing of higher education institutions (HEIs) and the impact of institutional branding on student recruitment.




    • Analyzing student decision-making and preferences for educational programs (Consumer Psychology).







 



3. 🧠 Psychology, Identity, and Performance (Social Sciences and Education/Marketing)



This area explores the psychological drivers behind learning, identity formation, and market choices.





  • Consumer Psychology and Behavior:





    • Neuromarketing and the cognitive processes behind purchasing decisions.




    • Consumer Identity and Self-Concept: How consumption and brand allegiance shape social identities (Sociology/Psychology).




    • The psychology of influence, persuasion, and vulnerability in marketing communication.






  • Organizational and Learning Psychology:





    • Organizational Psychology: Studying work-life balance, leadership, and motivation in marketing and education sectors.




    • The role of motivation, memory, and cognitive load in effective learning and training programs.






  • Gender, Identity, and Representation:





    • The representation and consumption of gender and sexuality in advertising and popular culture (Gender Studies/Humanities).




    • Analyzing the influence of social class and inequality on educational attainment and market access.







 



4. 🗂️ Interdisciplinary Research and Methods



These topics focus on the methodology and cross-disciplinary collaboration necessary to solve complex problems.





  • Interdisciplinary Methodologies:





    • Combining quantitative data analytics (Marketing/Social Sciences) with qualitative ethnographic methods (Humanities/Anthropology).




    • Challenges and best practices in collaborative research across the four fields.






  • The Future of Work and Skills:





    • Identifying the 21st-century skills (e.g., emotional intelligence, ethical reasoning, digital fluency) required for success in the modern marketing and social sectors.




    • Research on the effectiveness of vocational education and training in meeting industry demands.