58th LISBON International Conference on “Humanities, Social Sciences & Cultural Studies” (HSSCS-25) Sept. 10-12, 2025 Lisbon (Portugal)

HSSCS-25


Human Resources & Organizations Social Psychology Ethnic & Cultural Studies Humanities, Literature & Arts (General) Social Sciences (General) Social Work



Call for papers/Topics



So, Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:



Interdisciplinary Themes:




  • Digital Humanities:


    • AI and the Humanities: Ethical considerations, applications in research and education.

    • Digital archives and preservation: Challenges and innovations.

    • Big data in humanities and social sciences: Methodologies and interpretations.

    • Social media and cultural shifts: Analysis of online communities and digital identities.

    • Computational linguistics and text analysis for cultural insights.



  • Environmental Humanities:

    • Climate change and cultural responses: Narratives, resilience, and activism.

    • Ecological justice and social equity: Intersections of environmental and social issues.

    • Anthropocene and the future of humanity: Philosophical and ethical perspectives.

    • Environmental history: Human-nature interactions across time.

    • Eco-literature, art, and media: Representing the environment and ecological crises.



  • Medical Humanities:

    • Narrative medicine and patient experiences.

    • Ethics in healthcare: Cultural and social determinants of health.

    • The body in culture: Representations of health, illness, and disability.

    • History of medicine and public health.

    • Mental health and society: Stigma, cultural understanding, and care.



  • Global and Transnational Studies:

    • Migration, identity, and diaspora: Cultural integration and hybridity.

    • Globalization and its impact on local cultures and traditions.

    • Postcolonial studies: Power, representation, and cultural resistance.

    • Transnationalism and the flow of ideas, cultures, and people.

    • Global citizenship and human rights: Ethical and social justice perspectives.





Specific Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Areas:




  • Sociology:


    • Social inequalities: Class, race, gender, sexuality, and disability.

    • Urban sociology and the future of cities.

    • Family and kinship in changing societies.

    • Social movements and collective behavior in the digital age.

    • The sociology of work, organizations, and the economy.



  • Anthropology:

    • Cultural diversity and globalization.

    • Ethnography of contemporary issues.

    • Archaeology and the human past.

    • Linguistic anthropology and communication across cultures.

    • Medical anthropology and cultural approaches to health.



  • Political Science:

    • Democracy and authoritarianism in the 21st century.

    • International relations and global governance.

    • Political ideologies and social change.

    • Public policy and administration in diverse contexts.

    • Political communication and the role of media.



  • History:

    • Memory studies and the politics of the past.

    • Digital history and new approaches to historical research.

    • Global history and interconnectedness across regions.

    • Social and cultural history: Everyday life and popular culture.

    • The history of science, technology, and medicine.



  • Cultural Studies:

    • Popular culture and media representations.

    • Identity politics and cultural movements.

    • Consumer culture and materialism.

    • Youth culture and subcultures.

    • Theories of culture and cultural analysis.



  • Literature and Language Studies:

    • World literature and postcolonial narratives.

    • Digital literature and new forms of storytelling.

    • Linguistics and sociolinguistics in a globalized world.

    • Translation studies and cultural exchange.

    • The role of literature in social and political change.



  • Philosophy:

    • Ethics and moral philosophy in contemporary society.

    • Political philosophy and justice.

    • Epistemology and the nature of knowledge.

    • Philosophy of mind and consciousness.

    • The history of philosophical thought and its relevance today.



  • Arts and Performance Studies:

    • Visual culture and media arts.

    • Performance, identity, and social commentary.

    • The history and theory of art and architecture.

    • Digital art and new artistic practices.

    • Museum studies and cultural heritage.



  • Religious Studies:

    • Religion and globalization.

    • Interfaith dialogue and conflict resolution.

    • The role of religion in social and political movements.

    • New religious movements and spirituality in the modern world.

    • The history and philosophy of religious traditions.





Emerging Research Areas:




  • Artificial Intelligence for Humanity: Ethical, cultural, and social transformations of AI.

  • Memory and Trauma Studies: Intergenerational trauma, collective memory, and reconciliation.

  • Pandemic Studies: Social, cultural, and historical perspectives on global health crises.

  • Posthuman Studies: Exploring the relationship between humans and technology.

  • Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality: Examining power structures and social justice.

  • Sensory Studies: Exploring the role of the senses in culture and society.

  • Emotion Studies: The social and cultural construction of emotions.