65th ISTANBUL International Conference on Research in Humanities, Social Sciences & Education (RHSSE-26) April 29-May 1, 2026 Istanbul (Türkiye)
RHSSE-26
- URL: https://hssmr.org/conference/385
- Event Date: 2026-04-29 ~ 2026-05-01
- Submission Date: 2026-04-10
- Organizer: HSSMR
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Social Psychology Humanities, Literature & Arts (General) Social Sciences (General) Social Work
Topics
Papers are welcomed in the following research fields:
Humanities
The Humanities focus on the critical study of human culture, using analytical, speculative, and critical methods.
1. History
Historical Periods: Ancient History, Medieval Studies, Early Modern History, Contemporary History.
Regional Studies: European History, American History, Asian History, Global History.
Thematic History: Economic History, Cultural History, Intellectual History, Political History, Diplomatic History, Gender History.
Historiography: The study of historical writing, sources, and methods.
Public History: Museums, Archives, Oral History, Historic Preservation.
2. Literature and Languages
Literary Theory and Criticism: Structuralism, Post-Structuralism, Post-Colonialism, Marxism, Feminist Theory, Deconstruction.
Genres and Periods: Poetry, Drama, Prose (Novel, Short Story), Classical Literature, Renaissance Literature, Modernism, Postmodernism.
Comparative Literature: The study of literature across different national, linguistic, and cultural boundaries.
Linguistics: Syntax, Semantics, Phonology, Morphology, Sociolinguistics, Applied Linguistics.
World Languages: Study of specific languages, their structure, culture, and translation.
3. Philosophy
Core Branches: Metaphysics (Reality), Epistemology (Knowledge), Ethics (Morality), Logic (Reasoning), Aesthetics (Beauty/Art).
Political Philosophy: Justice, Rights, Liberty, Authority, Democracy, Totalitarianism (e.g., works of Plato, Hobbes, Locke, Rawls).
Applied Ethics: Bioethics, Business Ethics, Environmental Ethics.
Major Schools: Existentialism, Rationalism, Empiricism, Utilitarianism, Stoicism.
4. Arts, Culture, and Media
Art History: Visual Arts (Painting, Sculpture, Architecture) across different periods and cultures.
Musicology: Theory, Composition, Ethnomusicology (study of music in its cultural context).
Film Studies: Film Theory, Genre Studies, National Cinemas, Auteur Theory.
Religious Studies: Comparative Religion, Theology, Sacred Texts, Rituals, Myth.
Social Sciences
The Social Sciences use empirical methods to study human society and social relationships.
5. Sociology
Core Concepts: Social Structure, Social Stratification (Class, Status, Power), Culture, Socialization.
Fields of Study: Sociology of the Family, Criminology (Crime and Deviance), Urban Sociology, Rural Sociology, Political Sociology, Sociology of Work.
Social Problems: Inequality, Poverty, Race and Ethnic Relations, Gender Studies.
6. Political Science
Political Theory: Normative and empirical theories of politics and power.
Comparative Politics: Study of different political systems (e.g., democracies, authoritarian regimes) and institutions.
International Relations (IR): Theories (Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism), Diplomacy, International Law, Conflict Studies, Global Governance.
Public Administration and Policy: Bureaucracy, Policy Analysis, Public Sector Management.
7. Psychology
Major Approaches: Cognitive Psychology, Behavioral Psychology, Psychoanalysis, Humanistic Psychology.
Specialized Areas: Developmental Psychology (Child/Adolescent/Lifespan), Social Psychology (Group Behavior, Attitudes), Abnormal Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
Neuroscience: Biological basis of behavior and mental processes.
8. Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology: Study of human cultures, ethnography, customs, and beliefs.
Physical (Biological) Anthropology: Human evolution, primatology, forensics.
Linguistic Anthropology: Relationship between language and culture.
Archaeology: Study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and analysis of artifacts.
9. Economics (Social Science Aspect)
Behavioral Economics: The study of how psychological factors influence economic decision-making.
Development Economics: Focus on economies of developing countries, poverty, and growth.
Labor Economics: Socio-economic factors affecting employment, wages, and unions.
Education Studies
Education focuses on the theories, methods, and systems of teaching and learning.
10. Educational Theory and Practice
Foundations of Education: Philosophy of Education, History of Education, Sociology of Education.
Curriculum and Instruction: Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Pedagogical Theories (Constructivism, Behaviorism).
Learning Theories: Cognitive Load Theory, Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory, Piaget's Stages of Development.
Assessment and Evaluation: Formative and Summative Assessment, Educational Measurement (Psychometrics).
11. Specialized Educational Fields
Educational Psychology: Study of how humans learn in educational settings.
Special Education (SPED): Inclusive practices, addressing various learning disabilities, gifted education.
Educational Leadership and Administration: School management, policy, finance, and organizational change.
Higher Education: College administration, student affairs, academic advising, globalization of higher education.
Technology in Education (EdTech): Distance learning, E-learning platforms, Blended Learning models, AI in education.
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