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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 policies 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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The Role of Caregiving for Older Family Members in Communities
edited by Vincent W.P. Lee
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: informal caregivers; family caregiving; ageing society; mental health; physical health; social care; caregiver-friendly environments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Family Studies)
The Public Child Welfare System: Discourses on Research, Practice and Policy
edited by Marian Harris and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: children; youth and families; child welfare; foster care; racial disproportionality; permanency planning; family reunification; kinship care; child abuse and neglect; trauma informed practice; child safety; incarceration; ACEs; poverty and child neglect
(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood and Youth Studies)
Hidden Workers in the Ageing World
edited by , Woojin Kang and Lu Yang
submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: hidden workers; unemployed; underemployed; discouraged workers; long-term unemployed; labor underutilization; intersectionality; health inequity; health poverty
(This special issue belongs to the Section Work, Employment and the Labor Market)
Mindfulness in Social Work: Special Issue Exploring Current Application and Potential in Social Work Practice and Education
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8014 | Submission Open
Keywords: mindfulness and critical mindfulness; social work practice; social work education; social work research; self-care in social work; anti-oppressive practice; mindfulness for social change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Policy and Welfare)
Advances in Environmental Policy/Politics and Sustainable Development Goals
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental governance; environmental communication; climate resilience; policy innovation; circular economy; activism; transnational cooperation; equity; multilevel governance; justice
Sustainability Policy: Key Actors in Its Design—the Role of Public Administration, Policy Entrepreneurs and the Judicial System
edited by Assaf Meydani and Fany Yuval
submission deadline 22 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability policy; policy entrepreneurs; public administration; judicial review; governmentality
Foundational Social Science Research on LGBTQ+ Communities and Populations
edited by Elbert P. Almazan
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8150 | Submission Open
Keywords: LGBTQ+ community; foundational research; cultural and institutional barriers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gender Studies)
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