Adapting to Change: Social, Organizational, and Technological Responses to Contemporary Challenges
A special issue of Societies (ISSN 2075-4698).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 33
Special Issue Editors
Interests: civil society; nonprofit sector; different forms of social responsibility; communities; social inequalities; disadvantaged people
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The proposed Special Issue aims to explore the complex social challenges that societies face in the contemporary world characterized by globalization, technological advancement, demographic shifts, international conflicts, and economic changes. By examining the underlying factors and potential solutions to these challenges, this Special Issue seeks to provide a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and innovative research. The scope of this Special Issue encompasses a wide range of social issues, including but not limited to social inequality and justice, migration and integration, social adaptation to economic and societal challenges, technological impact on social structures, public health and well-being, civic engagement and political participation, and social resilience and inclusion. The primary purpose of the Special Issue is to foster interdisciplinary research that bridges social sciences, policy studies, and technological innovation, as well as to contribute to theoretical advancements in understanding social resilience and adaptation in a rapidly evolving global environment, and to offer evidence-based strategies for practitioners to address pressing social challenges. This Special Issue will usefully supplement existing literature by bridging disciplinary gaps, providing empirical insights, incorporating innovative methodologies, and offering practical recommendations. By advancing both theoretical understanding and practical solutions, this Special Issue aims to make a significant contribution to the field of social sciences and support the development of more equitable and resilient societies in a rapidly changing world.
Contributions have to follow one of the three categories of papers (article, conceptual paper or review) of the journal and address the topic of the Special Issue.
Dr. Márta Nárai
Dr. Adrienn Reisinger
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- societies
- economic and societal challenges
- changing world
- resilience
- technology
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