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Special Issues

Social Sciences publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.

The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Democracy, Politics and Innovation, Social Integration and Global Politics in the Contemporary World

Guest Editor: David F. J. Campbell
Viewed by 204

Deadline: 31 December 2026

Open for Submission

Virtual Reality for Health and Social Connection in Ageing Societies

Guest Editor: Carol Hok Ka Ma
Viewed by 57

Deadline: 30 November 2026

Open for Submission

Women’s Voices in the Media

Guest Editor: Kathryn Shine
2 articles | Viewed by 5,256

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Open for Submission

Social Policies in the Digital World

Guest Editor: Marlene Haupt
Viewed by 694

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Open for Submission

Population Studies and Human Health Inequalities from a Socio-Demographic Perspective

Guest Editor: Peter Curson
Viewed by 497

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Open for Submission

Refugee Admissions and Resettlement Policies

Guest Editor: Niambi Carter
4 articles | Viewed by 5,935

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Open for Submission

Technology, Digital Media and Politics

Guest Editors: Azi Lev-On, Gal Yavetz
2 articles | Viewed by 2,116

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Open for Submission

Childhood, Media and Digital Transformation in Education

Guest Editor: Jane O’Connor
Viewed by 1

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Open for Submission

Transitioning to Adulthood—Outcomes and Interventions for Youth Aging out of the Foster Care System

Guest Editor: Pedro M. Hernandez
Viewed by 11

Deadline: 30 October 2026

Open for Submission

Integration and Settlement Outcomes Among Immigrant and International Students

Guest Editors: Eugena Kwon, Sonja Senthanar, Emmanuel Kyeremeh
Viewed by 165

Deadline: 10 September 2026

Open for Submission

Gender Equity in K-12 Education, Academia and Higher Education: A Global Perspective

Guest Editor: James Etim
Viewed by 885

Deadline: 31 August 2026

Open for Submission

Education Innovation and Change Leadership in an Emerging Artificial Intelligence Society

Guest Editor: Eugene G. Kowch
Viewed by 197

Deadline: 31 August 2026

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