Empowering Through Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
A special issue of Social Sciences (ISSN 2076-0760).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 519
Special Issue Editors
Interests: public policy; career development; psychology
2. APPsyCI—Applied Psychology Research Center Capabilities & Inclusion, ISPA—Instituto Universitário, 1149-041 Lisboa, Portugal
Interests: organizational behavior; human resources management; organizational psychology
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In an increasingly interconnected world, the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are paramount for fostering innovation, ensuring equitable opportunities, and promoting societal well-being. This Special Issue aims to explore the multifaceted dimensions of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging across various sectors, including education, business, healthcare, technology, and others. We welcome the submission of research articles, reviews, case studies, and theoretical papers that delve into the challenges and opportunities related to the implementation of DEIB initiatives. Through this Special Issue, we aim to provide a comprehensive platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to share insights, collaborate on innovative solutions, and contribute to the global discourse on DEIB. By highlighting cutting-edge and successful research, this Special Issue will serve as a valuable resource for advancing knowledge and practice in this critical area.
Dr. José Baptista
Dr. Ana Maria da Palma Moreira
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a double-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Social Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1800 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- diversity
- equity
- inclusion
- belonging
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
