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Comparative Perspectives on Mental Health and Justice Systems

edited by Steven T. Keener

submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; co-occurring disorders; comparative perspectives; diversion from incarceration; decarceration; abolition; criminal justice reform

(This special issue belongs to the Section Crime and Justice)

The Open Society 2.0: Democracy in the Age of Social Media and Populism

edited by Friedel Weinert and John Ackroyd

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 21251 | Submission Open

Keywords: challenges of modern societies; information technology; populism; social media; liberty; the rule of law; migration; civil disobedience

(This special issue belongs to the Section Contemporary Politics and Society)

Intersections Between Work–Life Balance and Gender Policies: Equality and Sustainability for Caring and Family Transition

edited by

Isabella Crespi

and Elena Macchioni

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 18448 | Submission Open

Keywords: work– family balance; gender policies; caring; equality; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Work, Employment and the Labor Market)

Revisiting School Violence: Safety for Children in Schools

edited by

Guadalupe Francia

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13841 | Submission Open

Keywords: school violence; physical violence; psychological violence; gender-based violence; bullying; cyberbullying; children in armed conflicts; child protection; anti-bullying strategies; children’ s rights

(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood and Youth Studies)

Educational Technology for a Multimodal Society

edited by

Julio Cabero Almenara

Carmen Llorente Cejudo

and

Antonio Palacios-Rodríguez

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12311 | Submission Open

Keywords: education; educational technology; digital competence

Social Innovation: Local Solutions to Global Challenges

edited by

Rocco Frondizi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9500 | Submission Open

Keywords: social innovation; social entrepreneurship; social finance; cross-sector collaboration; collaborative governance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Contemporary Politics and Society)

Refugee Admissions and Resettlement Policies

edited by Niambi Carter

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5572 | Submission Open

Keywords: migration; immigration; asylum/asylee; refugee; border; transmigration; resettlement; human rights; transitional justice; internally displaced persons

(This special issue belongs to the Section International Migration)

From Vision to Action: Citizen Commitment to the European Green Deal

edited by Sheila Holz and Denise Esteves

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4218 | Submission Open

Keywords: European Green Deal (EGD); participatory and deliberative methodologies; sustainability; climate change; human– nature relationship

Public Health and Social Change

edited by Thistle I. Elias and Zoé Mistrale Hendrickson

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3734 | Submission Open

Keywords: health disparities; health equity; community engaged; social justice; qualitative; mixed methods; marginalized communities; vulnerable populations; social determinants of health; evaluation

Technology, Digital Media and Politics

edited by

Azi Lev-On

and Gal Yavetz

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1979 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital engagement; social transformations; political movements; international crises; technological innovations; online platforms; global and local case studies

Exploring Access and Equity for LGBTQIA Students in Higher Education

edited by

Andrew Scott Herridge

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1033 | Submission Open

Keywords: LGBTQIA students; higher education; campus climate; intersectionality; DEI; LGBTQIA policy; student experience; student identity development; access and belonging; social justice

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

edited by Peter Curson

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 468 | Submission Open

Keywords: population and human health; infectious disease and human security; population and global disasters; deadly encounters and human behaviour; biosecurity and the biophysical environment; health inequalities; human mobility

Social Work on Community Practice and Child Protection

edited by Susan Young, Shayne Walker and Celine Harrison

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 349 | Submission Open

Keywords: developmental community work; best interests of the child; policy practice; risk prevention; risk management; primary; secondary and tertiary prevention; cultural responsiveness

Belt and Road Together Special Education 2025

edited by Chi Hung Leung

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 330 | Submission Open

Keywords: special education; Central Asia; Southeast Asia; artificial intelligence; educational technology; mental health; innovation; collaboration; inclusive education; Belt and Road Initiative

Tech-Based Domestic and Family Violence

edited by

Satarupa Dasgupta

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open

Keywords: technologically mediated violence; intimate partner violence; sexual assault; digital dating abuse; coercion; sexting; revenge porn; digital surveillance; online victimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Family Studies)

In Solidarity with Trans and Gender-Expansive Youth: Resisting Erasure, Demanding Affirmation

edited by Deanna N. Cor

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: trans youth; gender-expansive youth; gender-affirming care; social justice; counseling and psychotherapy; advocacy; systemic violence; bias; suicide; distress

(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood and Youth Studies)

Online Safety among Children and Adolescents: Aiming towards More Tailored Delivery and Support

edited by

Aiman El Asam

submission deadline 3 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 16904 | Submission Open

Keywords: online risks and harms; online safety education; problematic internet use; cyberbullying and victimisation; mental health; digital resilience; online safety laws and policies; vulnerable children

(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood and Youth Studies)

Towards Equity: Services for Disabled Children and Youth

edited by

Chelsea Temple Jones

and Kathryn Underwood

submission deadline 3 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10655 | Submission Open

Keywords: disabled children and youth; transnational services; service experiences; community interventions; intersectional interpretations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood and Youth Studies)

Intimate Relationships in Diverse Social and Cultural Contexts

edited by Pan Wang and

William Jankowiak

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4412 | Submission Open

Keywords: intimacy; love; courtship; sex; marriage; emotion; romance; affection; partnership; relationship

(This special issue belongs to the Section Family Studies)

Technology, Digital Transformation and Society

edited by

Ina Kayser

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 21412 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital transformation; societal impact; artificial intelligence; social equity; privacy and ethics; cultural dynamics; inclusivity in digital age; sustainability and technology; policy implications; future directions

Conducive Contexts and Vulnerabilities to Domestic Abuse

edited by Emmaleena Käkelä

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5304 | Submission Open

Keywords: domestic abuse; gender-based violence; intersectionality; conducive context; COVID-19 pandemic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Family Studies)

Belonging and Engagement of Students in Higher Education

edited by

Mi-Young An

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2936 | Submission Open

Keywords: student belonging; student engagement; academic success; retention rates institutional culture; peer relationships; faculty support

Disinformation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

edited by Xosé López García, Hermenegildo José Casas García,

Alba Silva-Rodríguez

and

Ana-Isabel Rodriguez-Vazquez

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2879 | Submission Open

Keywords: disinformation; artificial intelligence; information disorders; disruptive technologies; communication and journalism; digital media

The Role of Early Childhood Experiences in Shaping Criminal Offending: Implications for Intervention and Prevention

edited by

Sei-Young Lee

and Lixia Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2596 | Submission Open

Keywords: adverse childhood experiences; criminal behavior; offending ; violent environment; dysfunctional environment; domestic violence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood and Youth Studies)

Assessment and Intervention with Victims and Offenders

edited by

Iris Almeida

, Ana Cristina Neves, Andreia Matias, Cristina Soeiro,

Ricardo Ventura Baúto

and Susana Monteiro

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2302 | Submission Open

Keywords: risk assessment and management; victims and offenders; forensic and psychological assessment intervention; justice professional skills and training

(This special issue belongs to the Section Crime and Justice)

Youth Violence and the Urban Response

edited by Lorece Edwards

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1998 | Submission Open

Keywords: youth violence; urban response; public health; mental health; social determinants; structural inequality; evidence-based solutions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood and Youth Studies)

Cybercrime and Digital Victimization

edited by

Hai Thanh Luong

, Simon Mackenzie and Daniel Silverstone

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 1735 | Submission Open

Keywords: identity theft; romance fraud; pig-butchering scams; online sexual threats; ransomware; cyberbullying; online harassment; phishing attacks; incident response; cybercrime legislation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Crime and Justice)

Police Community Engagement and Evidence-Based Crime Reduction Strategies

edited by Rachel Boba Santos, Scott M. Mourtgos and

Roberto G Santos

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1573 | Submission Open

Keywords: community engagement; evidence-based policing; proactive crime reduction; crime prevention; police legitimacy; police organization; police culture; crime analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Crime and Justice)

Nurturing Bridges: Embracing Growth and Connecting Life for Children

edited by Chi Hung Leung

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1382 | Submission Open

Keywords: child development; emotional well-being; educational practices; holistic growth; nurturing environments; social connections; innovative approaches; evidence-based practices; community engagement; supporting relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood and Youth Studies)

The Experiences of Undocumented Immigrants Overcoming Social Exclusion

edited by

William Haller

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 847 | Submission Open

Keywords: undocumented immigrants; exclusion; immigrant incorporation; public policy; education; workforce participation; political incorporation; challenges to exclusion

(This special issue belongs to the Section International Migration)

The Impact of Housing Displacement on Quality of Life

edited by

Christie D. Batson

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 847 | Submission Open

Keywords: housing; displacement; gentrification; foreclosure; eviction; geographic trauma; public housing; urban renewal

Migration and Housing

edited by

Regina C. Serpa

, Qiong He and Anna Pearce

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 751 | Submission Open

Keywords: migration; housing; homelessness; social exclusion; race and ethnicity; citizenship; power; intersectionality

Big Data and Political Communication

edited by Ana María Velasco Molpeceres,

Ricardo Domínguez-García

and

Graciela Padilla-Castillo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 523 | Submission Open

Keywords: big data; political communication; populism; social media influence; micro-targeting; political polarization; misinformation; data privacy; electoral integrity; digital regulation

International Social Work Practices with Immigrants and Refugees

edited by Adriana Sandu,

Marciana Popescu

and

Dana Alonzo

submission deadline 1 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3315 | Submission Open

Keywords: refugees; asylum seekers; social services; vulnerability; trauma informed care; capacity building

(This special issue belongs to the Section International Migration)

Narrative Practices, Stories, Storytelling, Clinical and Community Work: An Intersectional Analysis

edited by Hugo A. Kamya

submission deadline 1 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 960 | Submission Open

Keywords: narrative practices; story and storytelling; indigenous voices; decolonization; democratization of knowledge; marginalized communities; intersectionality; social (in)justice

(This special issue belongs to the Section Community and Urban Sociology)

Race and Ethnicity Without Diversity

edited by

Saran Donahoo

and Denise O’Neil Green

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 1504 | Submission Open

Keywords: race; ethnicity; higher education; diversity in higher education

The Role of Support in Mitigating the Impact of Family Imprisonment on Children and Families

edited by

Victoria L. Cooper

and

Stephanie J. Bennett

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 430 | Submission Open

Keywords: children of criminalized individuals; development; familial imprisonment; families; intersectionality; marginalization; need-based support; stigma; silence; voice; wellbeing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Crime and Justice)

Group Processes Using Quantitative Research Methods

edited by Alison J. Bianchi

submission deadline 21 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open

Keywords: group processes; quantitative research methods; theories of group interactions

Contemporary Challenges to Democracy, Citizenship and Political Participation

edited by Paul W. Posner

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 756 | Submission Open

Keywords: inequality; political polarization; extremism; identity politics; ethno-nationalism; voter turnout; erosion of trust; decline of political participation; populism; marginalization of minority groups

(This special issue belongs to the Section Contemporary Politics and Society)

Exploring Higher Education Access for Displaced Populations

edited by Lisa Unangst

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 393 | Submission Open

Keywords: higher education; tertiary education; post-secondary education; refugees; asylum; displacement; migration; college access; student success

Civil Society, Migration and Citizenship

edited by Taku Suzuki

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13823 | Submission Open

Keywords: migrants; asylum seekers; refugees; civil society; states; international organizations; non-governmental organizations; citizenship; legality

(This special issue belongs to the Section International Migration)

Job Stress and Burnout: Emerging Issues in Today’s Workplace

edited by

Adrian Garcia Selva

and Beatriz Martin del Rio

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7816 | Submission Open

Keywords: job stress; burnout; occupational health; well-being at work; mental health at work; organizational intervention; organizational culture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Work, Employment and the Labor Market)

From Precarious Work to Decent Work

edited by

Norbert Ebert

, Hangyoung Lee and Harry Blatterer

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5842 | Submission Open

Keywords: precarious work; decent work; employment; sociology of work; social inequality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Work, Employment and the Labor Market)

International Perspectives on Secure Childcare

edited by Caroline Andow, Rachel Dunn, Stefan Kleipoedszus, Nicola Wake, Raymond Arthur and Adeela ahmed Shafi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4408 | Submission Open

Keywords: secure care; secure alternatives; deprivation of liberty; residential childcare; vulnerable children voice of the child

(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood and Youth Studies)

Tackling Educational Inequality: Issues and Solutions

edited by

Pallavi Banerjee

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4314 | Submission Open

Keywords: educational inequality; graduate employment; socioeconomic status; access to education; labour market outcomes; marginalised groups; policy solutions; social mobility; intersectionality; higher education access

(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Stratification and Inequality)

Contemporary Work in Understanding and Reducing Domestic Violence

edited by Dean Fido

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3292 | Submission Open

Keywords: domestic abuse; image-based sexual abuse; non-consensual sharing of intimate images; inter-partner violence; sexual coercion; sexual abuse

(This special issue belongs to the Section Family Studies)

Mental Health and Wellbeing in Elderly People: The Forgotten Loneliness

edited by Philip Tyson, Daniel Bowers, Klara Price and Alexis Jones

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3107 | Submission Open

Keywords: elderly; aged populations; loneliness; mental health; well-being

Social Work and Social Policy: Advances in Theory and Practice

edited by Cathy McElderry and Charnetta Gadling-Cole

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2682 | Submission Open

Keywords: social policy; policy development; policy reform; social work practice; equity; service delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Policy and Welfare)

The Mental Health and Well-Being of Children and Adolescents in the Digital Age

edited by

Jason Li

, Philip Mullins and Xun Liu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2644 | Submission Open

Keywords: well-being; mental health; suicide prevention; family dynamics; substance use; cyberbullying; social media; online safety; school-based interventions

Social Conflict, Migration and Forced Labour: Contemporary and Emerging Issues

edited by Craig Paterson

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2283 | Submission Open

Keywords: conflict; displacement; forced labour; migration; climate change; trafficking; human rights

(This special issue belongs to the Section Work, Employment and the Labor Market)

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