54th ISTANBUL Global Congress on Social Sciences (GCSS-25) Nov. 13-14, 2025 Istanbul (Türkiye)

GCSS-25


Human Resources & Organizations Social Psychology Humanities, Literature & Arts (General) Social Sciences (General) Social Work Human Rights



Call for papers/Topics



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



Core Social Science Disciplines:




  • Sociology:


    • Social inequality (class, race, gender, sexuality)

    • Urban sociology and gentrification

    • Family and relationships in contemporary society

    • Social movements and collective behavior

    • The sociology of health and illness

    • Digital sociology and the impact of technology on social life

    • Crime and deviance

    • Sociology of education

    • Work and organizations

    • Migration and immigration



  • Anthropology:

    • Cultural anthropology and diversity

    • Archaeology and the study of the past

    • Linguistic anthropology and communication

    • Medical anthropology and health across cultures

    • Applied anthropology in various settings

    • The anthropology of globalization

    • Ethnicity and identity

    • Ritual and religion

    • Human evolution and physical anthropology

    • Digital anthropology and online communities



  • Political Science:

    • Democracy and democratization

    • Political institutions and governance

    • International relations and global politics

    • Political theory and philosophy

    • Public policy and administration

    • Elections and voting behavior

    • Political ideologies

    • Conflict and peace studies

    • Human rights

    • Comparative politics



  • Economics:

    • Economic development and sustainability

    • Inequality and poverty

    • Globalization and international trade

    • Labor economics and unemployment

    • Environmental economics

    • Behavioral economics

    • Public finance and fiscal policy

    • Financial markets and regulation

    • Economic history

    • The economics of technology and innovation



  • Psychology:

    • Social psychology and group behavior

    • Cognitive psychology and decision-making

    • Developmental psychology across the lifespan

    • Clinical psychology and mental health

    • Educational psychology and learning

    • Personality and individual differences

    • Health psychology and well-being

    • Cross-cultural psychology

    • Environmental psychology

    • The psychology of technology and digital behavior



  • Geography:

    • Urban geography and planning

    • Human migration and mobility

    • Environmental geography and climate change

    • Political geography and geopolitics

    • Economic geography and regional development

    • Cultural geography and place

    • Geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis

    • Sustainability and resource management

    • Tourism and recreation geography

    • Health geography and spatial epidemiology



  • Communication Studies:

    • Media studies and society

    • Interpersonal communication

    • Organizational communication

    • Political communication and public opinion

    • Digital media and online communication

    • Cultural communication

    • Journalism and media ethics

    • Public relations and advertising

    • Rhetoric and persuasion

    • Health communication



  • History:

    • Social history and everyday life

    • Economic history and development

    • Political history and state formation

    • Cultural history and identity

    • Gender history

    • Environmental history

    • History of science and technology

    • Oral history and memory

    • Global and transnational history

    • Digital history and new methodologies



  • Law and Legal Studies:

    • Human rights law

    • Criminal law and justice

    • Constitutional law and governance

    • International law

    • Environmental law

    • Social justice and the law

    • Legal history

    • Sociology of law

    • Law and technology

    • Comparative legal systems



  • Education:

    • Sociology of education

    • Educational policy and reform

    • Curriculum and instruction

    • Higher education

    • Vocational education

    • Special education

    • Educational technology

    • Teacher training and development

    • Lifelong learning

    • The impact of social factors on educational outcomes





Interdisciplinary Themes and Emerging Trends:




  • Technology and Society: The impact of artificial intelligence, social media, big data, and digital technologies on social structures, behavior, and inequality.

  • Globalization and Transnationalism: Migration, global flows of culture and capital, the role of international organizations, and transnational identities.

  • Sustainability and Environmental Issues: The social dimensions of climate change, environmental justice, resource scarcity, and sustainable development.

  • Health and Well-being: Social determinants of health, health disparities, mental health, public health policy, and the impact of social support.

  • Inequality and Social Justice: Examining disparities in wealth, income, education, healthcare, and opportunities based on various social categories.

  • Migration and Diversity: The challenges and opportunities of diverse societies, integration, identity formation, and social cohesion.

  • Urban Studies and Regional Development: Urbanization processes, spatial inequality, sustainable cities, and regional disparities.

  • Conflict, Security, and Peace Studies: Understanding the causes and consequences of conflict, peacebuilding efforts, and security issues.

  • Digital Humanities and Computational Social Science: Utilizing digital tools and computational methods for social science research.

  • Populism and Political Polarization: The rise of populist movements, the fragmentation of political landscapes, and the spread of misinformation.

  • Social Policy and Welfare: Analyzing the design and impact of social welfare systems, poverty reduction strategies, and social inclusion policies.

  • Cultural Studies and Identity: Exploring the construction of identities, the role of culture in society, and issues of representation.

  • Ethics and Social Responsibility: Ethical considerations in social research, corporate social responsibility, and social justice movements.

  • The Future of Work: Automation, the gig economy, changing labor markets, and the social implications of new work arrangements.

  • Crises and Resilience: Social responses to pandemics, natural disasters, and other crises, and the factors that contribute to community resilience.

  • Interdisciplinary Approaches to Social Problems: Research that integrates perspectives and methodologies from multiple social science disciplines to address complex societal challenges.

  • Mixed Methods Research: Combining qualitative and quantitative approaches to gain a more comprehensive understanding of social phenomena.

  • Community-Based Participatory Research: Engaging communities in the research process to ensure relevance and impact.

  • Big Data and Social Analytics: Utilizing large datasets to identify patterns and trends in social behavior.

  • Qualitative Innovations: New approaches to data collection and analysis in qualitative research.