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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.

Open for Submission

The Roles of the Media in the Dissemination of Health Information

Guest Editors: Xueying Zhang, Ziyuan Zhou, Laura Marshall
1 article | Viewed by 1,338

Deadline: 31 December 2026

Open for Submission

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

Guest Editor: David F. J. Campbell
Viewed by 270

Deadline: 31 December 2026

Open for Submission

Social Work and Social Policy: Advances in Theory and Practice

Guest Editors: Cathy McElderry, Charnetta Gadling-Cole
1 article | Viewed by 3,117

Deadline: 30 November 2026

Open for Submission

Virtual Reality for Health and Social Connection in Ageing Societies

Guest Editors: Carol Hok Ka Ma, Lillian Hung
Viewed by 397

Deadline: 30 November 2026

Open for Submission

Women’s Voices in the Media

Guest Editor: Kathryn Shine
3 articles | Viewed by 6,968

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Open for Submission

Social Policies in the Digital World

Guest Editor: Marlene Haupt
Viewed by 771

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Open for Submission

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

Guest Editor: Peter Curson
Viewed by 564

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Open for Submission

Refugee Admissions and Resettlement Policies

Guest Editor: Niambi Carter
4 articles | Viewed by 8,532

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Open for Submission

Technology, Digital Media and Politics

Guest Editors: Azi Lev-On, Gal Yavetz
2 articles | Viewed by 3,105

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Open for Submission

Youth Violence and the Urban Response

Guest Editor: Lorece Edwards
2 articles | Viewed by 2,894

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Open for Submission

Childhood, Media and Digital Transformation in Education

Guest Editor: Jane O’Connor
Viewed by 150

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Open for Submission

Networks of Impact: Leveraging Social Capital and Social Networks for the Social Integration and Well-Being of Immigrants

Guest Editor: Roger Campdepadrós-Cullell
Viewed by 297

Deadline: 31 October 2026

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