Topics/Call for Papers

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

💻 Track 1: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

This track focuses on the rapid advancement and societal integration of intelligent systems.

  • Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs): Breakthroughs in foundational models, ethics of content generation, and new applications in creative fields, education, and software development.

  • Machine Learning (ML) Operations (MLOps): Best practices for deploying, monitoring, and managing complex ML models in production environments.

  • Trustworthy and Ethical AI: Topics covering AI bias mitigation, explainable AI (XAI), fairness, transparency, and regulatory frameworks for intelligent systems.

  • Computer Vision and Robotics: Advances in object recognition, autonomous navigation, and the integration of AI with robotics and advanced manufacturing.

  • Big Data Analytics and Predictive Modeling: Utilizing massive, diverse datasets for forecasting in fields like finance, epidemiology, and climate change.


 

⚛️ Track 2: Quantum and Advanced Computing

Exploring the next generation of computational and information-theoretic technologies.

  • Quantum Computing and Algorithms: Developments in quantum hardware (superconducting qubits, trapped ions), quantum error correction, and the design of algorithms for optimization and simulation.

  • Quantum Cryptography and Security: The shift to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and the use of quantum key distribution (QKD) for secure communication.

  • Neuromorphic and Edge Computing: Designing computer architectures that mimic the human brain (neuromorphic chips) to enable highly efficient, localized processing for IoT and smart devices.

  • Photonic and Optical Computing: Utilizing light to perform computations faster and with less energy than traditional electronics.


 

🧬 Track 3: Bioengineering, Health, and Life Sciences

Addressing breakthroughs in biology, medicine, and health technology.

  • Precision Medicine and Genomics: Advances in CRISPR-Cas and other gene editing technologies, personalized therapeutics, and the use of bioinformatics to analyze human health data.

  • Digital Health and Telemedicine: Integration of wearable tech, remote patient monitoring, and AI-powered diagnostics to transform healthcare delivery.

  • Synthetic Biology: Engineering biological systems for novel purposes, such as bio-manufacturing of materials, fuels, or pharmaceuticals.

  • Advanced Drug Discovery: Utilizing AI and machine learning to accelerate target identification, compound screening, and clinical trial optimization.

  • Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering: Development of smart materials for implants, drug delivery, and regenerative medicine.


 

🌍 Track 4: Sustainability and Green Technologies (Green Tech)

Focusing on technological solutions to environmental and climate challenges.

  • Renewable Energy Generation and Storage: Innovation in high-efficiency solar cells, wind turbine design, and long-duration energy storage (LDES) solutions like flow batteries and thermal storage.

  • Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS): Technologies for direct air capture (DAC) and industrial $\text{CO}_2$ utilization to create valuable products.

  • Circular Economy and Sustainable Materials: Development of self-healing materials, biodegradable polymers, and advanced recycling technologies for electronics and composites.

  • Smart Grids and Energy Management: Using IoT and AI to create resilient, self-healing power grids capable of integrating large amounts of intermittent renewables.

  • Sustainable Agriculture (AgriTech): Precision farming using drones, satellite imagery, and AI to optimize resource use and crop yield.


 

🌐 Track 5: Connectivity and Human-Computer Interaction

Examining the infrastructure and interfaces that define the digital world.

  • 5G, 6G, and Advanced Wireless: Research into the next generation of wireless communication, focusing on massive connectivity, low latency, and new spectrum use cases.

  • Cybersecurity and Resilience: Topics covering zero-trust architectures, threat intelligence using AI, and protecting critical infrastructure from sophisticated cyberattacks.

  • Extended Reality (XR) and Spatial Computing: Advances in Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), including their applications in training, design, and remote collaboration (e.g., the Metaverse).

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and User Experience (UX): Designing intuitive interfaces, embodied interaction, and addressing the psychological and social impacts of ubiquitous technology.

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💻 Track 6: Digital Society and Technological TransformationThis theme explores the societal impact of new technologies, particularly in areas of governance, behavior, and ethics.

  • Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, and Ethics:

    • The role of AI in shaping social and political narratives (e.g., algorithmic bias, misinformation, and polarization).

    • Data Justice and the ethical governance of large data sets.

    • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and the psychology of digital platforms.

  • Online Society and Communication Studies:

    • The impact of social media and digital networks on social movements, protest, and collective behavior.

    • Digital literacy, surveillance, and privacy in an interconnected world.

    • The sociology of online communities and the formation of digital identities.

  • Future of Work and Organizational Studies:

    • The gig economy, automation, and the transformation of employment relations.

    • Digital leadership, organizational culture, and remote work dynamics.


 

🌍 Track 7: Global Studies, Conflict, and Political Dynamics

Focuses on geopolitical shifts, conflicts, and the integrity of democratic systems.

  • The Post-Globalisation Order:

    • Global Fragmentation and the limits of international cooperation.

    • Trade, finance, and the future of global value chains in a protectionist environment.

    • The shifting power dynamics between the Global North and the Global South.

  • Security, Insecurity, and Conflict:

    • The social and political dynamics of war, peace, and terror.

    • Cybersecurity, hybrid warfare, and the security of critical infrastructure from a social perspective.

    • Political shifts, populism, and the rise of anti-establishment parties.

  • Migration, Refugees, and Human Movement:

    • Social, economic, and cultural integration of immigrant populations.

    • Global policies on asylum, border management, and human rights in refugee camps.


 

⚖️ Track 8: Social Equity, Identity, and Justice

Addresses the persistent challenges of inequality, representation, and systemic discrimination.

  • Gender, Race, and Ethnicity Studies:

    • Intersectionality and the compounding effects of multiple forms of discrimination.

    • The politics of equal pay and representation in professional life.

    • Studies on minority rights, anti-racism movements, and cultural assimilation.

  • Poverty, Wealth, and Inequality:

    • Analysis of the causes and consequences of rising wealth inequality and political discontent.

    • Social mobility, social class, and the role of social safety nets.

    • The sociology of homelessness and urban poverty.

  • Law, Policing, and Justice:

    • Criminology, socio-legal studies, and the social impact of incarceration and rehabilitation.

    • Police-community relations, accountability, and the impact of surveillance technologies on justice.


 

🍏 Track 9: Environmental and Health Humanities

Examines the social dimensions of the climate crisis, sustainability, and human well-being.

  • Climate Crisis and Environmental Justice:

    • The social and economic conflicts arising from climate policy and energy transitions.

    • Environmental equity, social vulnerability, and the differential impact of climate change on marginalized communities.

    • Sustainable consumption, waste management, and the circular economy from a behavioral perspective.

  • Public Health and Well-being:

    • The long-term psychological and social consequences of global pandemics (e.g., social isolation, mental health crises).

    • Medical sociology and the social determinants of health.

    • Health policy, community resilience, and disaster management.


 

 💡Track 10: Educational Technology (EdTech) and Innovation

This category focuses on the impact of digital tools and emerging technologies on teaching and learning.

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education:

    • Ethical integration of AI (e.g., ChatGPT, generative tools) in the classroom.

    • AI for personalized learning pathways and adaptive assessment.

    • Teacher professional development for AI literacy.

  • Immersive Learning:

    • Application of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) in STEM and humanities education.

    • Creating effective virtual labs and simulation environments.

  • Learning Analytics and Data-Driven Instruction:

    • Using data to predict student outcomes and identify learning barriers.

    • Ethical and privacy considerations of collecting and analyzing student data.

  • Digital Fluency and Literacy:

    • Teaching essential digital citizenship, media literacy, and computational thinking.

  • Blended and Hybrid Learning Models:

    • Optimizing HyFlex and flipped classroom models for equity and engagement.

    • Best practices for developing high-quality e-content and online curriculum.


 

📝 Track 11: Pedagogy, Curriculum, and Assessment

These topics address the core of the teaching and learning process and how to make it more effective and relevant.

  • Future-Ready Curriculum Design:

    • Integrating 21st-Century Skills (creativity, critical thinking, collaboration) into all subjects.

    • Interdisciplinary and Project-Based Learning (PBL) models.

    • Curriculum reform for global competence and sustainability education.

  • Innovative Teaching Methods:

    • Game-Based Learning and Gamification for motivation and mastery.

    • Active and Experiential Learning strategies (e.g., service-learning).

    • Instructional design frameworks for modern learning styles.

  • Rethinking Assessment:

    • Shifting focus from summative to Formative Assessment.

    • Competency-based education and assessment models.

    • Authentic assessment tasks that align with real-world challenges.


 

👥 Track 12: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Equity

This area addresses the holistic development of the student and the crucial need for inclusive educational environments.

  • Wellbeing and Mental Health in Education:

    • Strategies for promoting student and teacher Social-Emotional Wellbeing.

    • Developing school cultures that support mental health.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI):

    • Addressing the Opportunity Gap and closing achievement differences.

    • Strategies for Multicultural Inclusion and managing cultural challenges.

    • Indigenous Education models and cultural responsiveness in the curriculum.

  • Special Education and Neurodiversity:

    • Implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.

    • Using Assistive Technologies for diverse learners.

    • Supporting students with $\text{SEN}$ (Special Educational Needs) and neurodiverse students (e.g., ADHD, Autism).


 

📈 Track 13: Leadership, Policy, and Teacher Development

These topics focus on the organizational, systemic, and human capital aspects of education.

  • Educational Leadership and Management:

    • Strategic planning for technology adoption and institutional transformation.

    • Leadership for Equity and Change in educational systems.

    • Organizational accreditation and quality assurance in education.

  • Teacher Professional Development:

    • Pre-service and in-service training for innovative pedagogy and EdTech.

    • Mentoring, coaching, and supporting Teacher Agency (the ability to act purposefully).

    • Addressing teacher recruitment, retention, and well-being.

  • The Future of Work and Education:

    • Aligning curriculum with Labor Market Skill Needs.

    • The role of education in promoting entrepreneurship and employability.

    • Integrating Lifelong Learning and reskilling programs.


 

🌐 Track 14: Internationalization and Collaboration

This section addresses the global nature of education and research.

  • Internationalization of Higher Education:

    • Managing international student exchange programs (e.g., Erasmus+).

    • Joint education and research programs and university networks.

  • Global Challenges and Education:

    • Education's role in addressing global crises, climate change, and sustainability.

    • Supporting education for refugees and migrants.

  • Research Methodologies in Education:

    • Innovative research design, program evaluation, and qualitative/quantitative methods.

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