Selected Papers from the 1st International Online Conference on Social Sciences (2026)

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce this Special Issue of Social Sciences dedicated to highlighting outstanding research presented at The 1st International Online Conference on Social Sciences (IOCSS 2026, https://sciforum.net/event/IOCSS2026; 28–29 May 2026). Building on the conference’s remarkable success and its significant impact within the scientific community, this Special Issue will showcase cutting-edge advancements in social science research.

• Crime, policing and justice;
• Aging, childhood and youth studies;
• Gender studies;
• Family studies;
• Society and technology.

We invite submissions aligned with these themes, and we warmly encourage you to submit your work and help make this Special Issue a milestone in social science research. All manuscripts will undergo rigorous peer review to ensure the highest scientific standards.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Daniel McCarthy
Dr. Lawrence Ka-ki Ho
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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