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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

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

Guest Editor: David F. J. Campbell
Viewed by 253

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 3,040

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 339

Deadline: 30 November 2026

Open for Submission

Women’s Voices in the Media

Guest Editor: Kathryn Shine
3 articles | Viewed by 6,571

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Open for Submission

Social Policies in the Digital World

Guest Editor: Marlene Haupt
Viewed by 756

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Open for Submission

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

Guest Editor: Peter Curson
Viewed by 552

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Open for Submission

Refugee Admissions and Resettlement Policies

Guest Editor: Niambi Carter
4 articles | Viewed by 8,060

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Open for Submission

Technology, Digital Media and Politics

Guest Editors: Azi Lev-On, Gal Yavetz
2 articles | Viewed by 2,658

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Open for Submission

Youth Violence and the Urban Response

Guest Editor: Lorece Edwards
2 articles | Viewed by 2,754

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Open for Submission

Childhood, Media and Digital Transformation in Education

Guest Editor: Jane O’Connor
Viewed by 128

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 132

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 52

Deadline: 30 October 2026

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