Topics/Call for Papers
So, Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:
I. Humanities: Culture, Ethics, & Human Experience
- Philosophy & Ethics in the Modern World:
- Applied ethics (e.g., AI ethics, environmental ethics, bioethics, data ethics).
- Philosophy of mind, consciousness, and artificial intelligence.
- Moral philosophy and decision-making in complex environments.
- Political philosophy and the future of democracy.
- Existentialism and the human condition in a technological age.
- Literature, Arts & Media Studies:
- Representation of social issues, identities, and power dynamics in literature and media.
- Digital humanities: computational analysis of texts, digital archiving, and new forms of storytelling.
- The impact of new media on culture, communication, and human interaction.
- Arts and social change: using creative expression for activism and awareness.
- Cultural heritage in the digital age: preservation, access, and interpretation.
- History & Memory:
- Revisiting historical narratives in light of contemporary challenges.
- Memory studies: collective memory, trauma, and reconciliation.
- Oral history and community narratives.
- The politics of history and commemoration.
- Digital history: using technology for historical research and public engagement.
- Languages & Linguistics:
- Language and identity: multilingualism, endangered languages, and language revitalization.
- Discourse analysis in social and organizational contexts.
- Sociolinguistics and the evolution of language in digital spaces.
- Communication studies: cross-cultural communication, rhetoric, and persuasion.
- Religious Studies:
- Religion, globalization, and contemporary social movements.
- Interfaith dialogue and conflict resolution.
- Spirituality, well-being, and organizational culture.
II. Social Sciences: Society, Behavior, & Policy
- Sociology & Social Change:
- Social inequality: race, class, gender, and intersectionality.
- Globalization and its social impacts.
- Urban and rural sociology: challenges and opportunities in diverse communities.
- Sociology of technology: impact of AI, social media, and automation on society.
- Social movements, activism, and collective action.
- Sociology of work and the changing nature of labor.
- Psychology & Behavioral Sciences:
- Organizational psychology: motivation, leadership, team dynamics, and workplace well-being.
- Social psychology: group behavior, conformity, prejudice, and prosocial behavior.
- Consumer psychology and decision-making.
- Environmental psychology: human-nature interactions and sustainable behavior.
- Psychology of digital behavior and online identities.
- Mental health in a rapidly changing world.
- Political Science & International Relations:
- Governance and public policy in the 21st century (e.g., policy responses to climate change, pandemics).
- Democracy, populism, and political polarization.
- International relations: geopolitics, global governance, and conflict resolution.
- Human rights, international law, and global justice.
- Political communication and the role of media.
- Economics & Development Studies:
- Behavioral economics: understanding human biases in economic decisions.
- Sustainable development, green economy, and economic inequality.
- Development economics: poverty reduction, inclusive growth, and global south perspectives.
- The gig economy and future of work from an economic perspective.
- Digital economy and its regulatory challenges.
- Anthropology & Cultural Studies:
- Cultural anthropology: cross-cultural studies of human behavior and institutions.
- Digital anthropology: ethnography of online communities and digital practices.
- Identity, belonging, and migration in globalized contexts.
- Youth culture, subcultures, and social trends.
- Law & Legal Studies:
- Human rights law and social justice.
- Cyber law and regulation of digital spaces.
- Labor law and the changing nature of employment.
- Environmental law and governance.
- Ethics in legal practice and legal philosophy.
III. Management: Organizations, Leadership, & Innovation
- Strategic Management & Organizational Behavior:
- Strategic leadership in uncertain times.
- Organizational culture, change management, and adaptability.
- Managing diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations.
- Employee engagement, motivation, and well-being.
- Ethical leadership and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
- Human Resource Management (HRM):
- Future of work: remote work, hybrid models, and the gig economy.
- Talent acquisition, development, and retention in a competitive landscape.
- Workforce analytics and HR technology.
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in HR practices.
- Employee experience and well-being strategies.
- Marketing & Consumer Behavior:
- Digital marketing strategies and consumer engagement in online spaces.
- Ethical marketing, sustainability, and green consumerism.
- Brand management in the digital age.
- Consumer psychology and decision-making in diverse markets.
- The role of social media influencers and user-generated content.
- Operations & Supply Chain Management:
- Sustainable supply chain management and circular economy principles.
- Digital transformation in operations (Industry 4.0, IoT, AI).
- Resilience and risk management in global supply chains.
- Logistics, warehousing, and transportation optimization.
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship:
- Managing innovation in traditional and emerging industries.
- Social entrepreneurship and impact-driven ventures.
- Fostering creativity and design thinking in organizations.
- Open innovation and collaboration networks.
- Technology transfer and commercialization strategies.
- Finance & Accounting:
- Sustainable finance, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) investing.
- FinTech and the digital transformation of financial services.
- Behavioral finance.
- Ethical considerations in financial management.
- Public Administration & Non-Profit Management:
- Governance and public policy implementation.
- Management of non-profit organizations and social enterprises.
- Citizen engagement and co-production of public services.
- Crisis management and resilience in the public sector.
IV. Interdisciplinary & Cross-Cutting Themes
- Digital Transformation & Society:
- The societal impact of AI, automation, and digital platforms.
- Data governance, privacy, and digital rights.
- Human-centered design in technology development.
- Digital literacy and inclusion.
- Sustainability & Global Challenges:
- Interdisciplinary approaches to climate change, resource scarcity, and biodiversity loss.
- Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from multi-sectoral perspectives.
- Circular economy models across industries and societies.
- Research Methodologies:
- Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches in social science and management research.
- Ethical considerations in research involving human subjects.
- Big data analytics and computational social science.
- Action research, participatory research, and community-based methodologies.
- Education & Pedagogy:
- The role of humanities, social sciences, and management education in preparing future leaders.
- Interdisciplinary curriculum design.
- Pedagogical innovations for developing critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and leadership skills.
- Lifelong learning and continuous professional development.
- Online learning and educational technology in these fields.