Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:
I. Core Science Disciplines & Research Paradigms
- Physical Sciences:
- Quantum Physics & Technologies (quantum computing, sensing, communication, materials)
- Nanotechnology & Nanoscience (nanomaterials, nanoelectronics, nanomedicine)
- Advanced Materials Science (smart materials, metamaterials, biomimetic materials, composites)
- Optics & Photonics (lasers, fiber optics, optical computing, imaging)
- Astronomy & Astrophysics (exoplanets, cosmology, space exploration)
- Condensed Matter Physics & Spintronics
- Chemical Sciences:
- Green Chemistry & Sustainable Chemical Processes
- Materials Chemistry & Polymer Science
- Analytical Chemistry & Spectroscopy
- Electrochemistry & Catalysis
- Drug Discovery & Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Biological & Life Sciences:
- Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics
- Synthetic Biology & Genetic Engineering (CRISPR, gene therapy)
- Neuroscience & Brain Science (neuro-engineering, brain-computer interfaces)
- Biotechnology & Bioengineering (biomaterials, tissue engineering, bioprinting)
- Environmental Biology & Ecology (biodiversity, ecosystem services, conservation)
- Microbiology & Immunology
- Earth & Environmental Sciences:
- Climate Science & Climate Change Modeling
- Environmental Monitoring & Remote Sensing
- Sustainable Resource Management (water, energy, land)
- Geology & Geophysics
- Pollution Science & Control
- Mathematical & Computational Sciences:
- Applied Mathematics & Modeling
- Statistics & Probability
- Computational Science (high-performance computing, scientific simulation)
- Data Science & Big Data Analytics for scientific discovery
II. Engineering Innovations & Applications
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML):
- Deep Learning & Neural Networks
- Generative AI & Large Language Models (LLMs)
- AI for scientific discovery and engineering design
- Explainable AI (XAI) & Trustworthy AI
- AI Ethics & Societal Impact
- Robotics & Automation:
- Autonomous Systems (drones, self-driving vehicles, mobile robots)
- Human-Robot Interaction & Collaboration (Cobots)
- Industrial Automation & Smart Factories (Industry 4.0/5.0)
- Robotics in healthcare, agriculture, and hazardous environments
- Computer Science & Information Technology:
- Cybersecurity & Data Privacy (blockchain, quantum-resistant cryptography)
- Cloud Computing, Edge Computing & Distributed Systems
- Internet of Things (IoT) & Sensor Networks
- Software Engineering & Development Methodologies
- Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
- Blockchain & Decentralized Technologies (DeFi, Web3)
- Sustainable & Environmental Engineering:
- Renewable Energy Systems (solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, hydrogen)
- Energy Storage & Conversion Technologies (batteries, fuel cells)
- Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)
- Advanced Water & Wastewater Treatment (resource recovery, desalination)
- Green Building & Sustainable Infrastructure
- Circular Economy Technologies & Waste-to-Value Solutions
- Biomedical & Healthcare Engineering:
- Medical Devices & Diagnostics (wearables, smart implants, biosensors)
- Biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine
- Digital Health & Telemedicine
- Drug Delivery Systems & Nanomedicine
- Bioinformatics & Computational Biology in healthcare
- Civil & Structural Engineering:
- Smart Cities & Urban Infrastructure Planning
- Resilient Infrastructure & Disaster Mitigation
- Sustainable Transportation Systems
- Geotechnical Engineering & Materials
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering:
- Power Systems & Smart Grids
- Microelectronics & Nanoelectronics
- Communication Systems (5G/6G, satellite communication)
- Control Systems & Automation
- Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering:
- Advanced Robotics & Mechatronic Systems
- Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer
- Fluid Dynamics & Aerodynamics
- Design & Manufacturing Engineering
III. Cross-Cutting Themes & Societal Impact
- Digital Transformation:
- Industry 4.0/5.0 and beyond
- Digital Twins and Cyber-Physical Systems
- Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR) for scientific and engineering applications
- Ethics, Policy & Governance of Technology:
- Responsible Innovation & Technology Assessment
- Data Ethics & Privacy Concerns
- Regulatory Frameworks for AI, Biotechnology, etc.
- Societal Impact of Emerging Technologies
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) & Global Challenges:
- Science and Technology for Climate Action
- Innovation for Affordable and Clean Energy
- Technologies for Good Health and Well-being
- Sustainable Cities and Communities through S&T
- Responsible Consumption and Production
- Science Communication & Public Engagement:
- Translating complex scientific and technological concepts for broader audiences.
- Promoting scientific literacy and critical thinking.
- Citizen science initiatives.
- Innovation Ecosystems & Entrepreneurship:
- Technology transfer and commercialization
- Start-ups and venture capital in S&T
- Public-private partnerships for innovation
IV. Core Disciplines and Interdisciplinary Approaches within Social Sciences & Humanities
- Sociology & Anthropology:
- Social inequality, stratification, and social justice.
- Cultural studies, identity, and diversity.
- Urban and rural sociology.
- Gender, sexuality, and family studies.
- Migration, diaspora, and transnationalism.
- Digital sociology and the impact of technology on society.
- Applied anthropology and community development.
- Ethnography and qualitative research methods.
- Political Science & International Relations:
- Democracy, governance, and political systems.
- Public policy analysis and implementation.
- International conflict, peacebuilding, and diplomacy.
- Global challenges (e.g., climate change, pandemics) and political responses.
- Human rights and social movements.
- Political communication and media.
- Economics (with a social/humanities lens):
- Behavioral economics and decision-making.
- Development economics and poverty alleviation.
- Social economy and ethical consumption.
- Economic history and the evolution of economic thought.
- Labor economics and the future of work.
- Psychology (Social & Developmental Focus):
- Social psychology: group dynamics, attitudes, prejudice, intergroup relations.
- Developmental psychology: lifespan development, cognitive and emotional growth.
- Environmental psychology: human interaction with natural and built environments.
- Cultural psychology: cross-cultural variations in psychological processes.
- Psychology of well-being and mental health in diverse contexts.
- History & Memory Studies:
- Global histories, transnational connections, and comparative history.
- Public history, historical memory, and commemoration.
- Digital history and archival practices.
- Oral history and community narratives.
- History of ideas and intellectual movements.
- Decolonizing history and challenging dominant narratives.
- Philosophy & Ethics:
- Applied ethics (e.g., bioethics, environmental ethics, ethics of AI, social justice ethics).
- Political philosophy and theories of justice.
- Epistemology, metaphysics, and philosophy of mind.
- Phenomenology and existentialism in contemporary thought.
- Philosophy of language and communication.
- Logic and critical reasoning.
- Literature & Linguistics:
- Comparative literature and world literatures.
- Literary theory and criticism.
- Language acquisition and multilingualism.
- Sociolinguistics and language variation.
- Discourse analysis and critical discourse studies.
- Digital linguistics and computational literary analysis.
- Arts & Cultural Studies (with a social/humanities perspective):
- Anthropology of art, music, and performance.
- Cultural policy and arts management.
- Media studies and popular culture analysis.
- Visual culture and representation.
- The role of arts in social change and community engagement.
V. Education: Theories, Practices & Innovations
- Educational Psychology & Learning Sciences:
- Cognitive processes in learning.
- Motivation, engagement, and self-regulated learning.
- Learning theories and their application in diverse contexts.
- Neuroscience of learning.
- Educational assessment and evaluation.
- Curriculum & Pedagogy:
- Innovative teaching methods (e.g., inquiry-based, project-based, blended learning).
- Curriculum design for 21st-century skills (critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication).
- Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary curriculum development.
- Experiential learning, service-learning, and civic education.
- Arts-based pedagogies and creative education.
- Educational Technology & Digital Learning:
- AI in education (personalized learning, adaptive systems, intelligent tutoring, ethical considerations).
- Online, hybrid, and blended learning models: challenges, opportunities, and best practices.
- Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms.
- Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) for immersive learning experiences.
- Gamification and game-based learning in educational settings.
- Digital literacies and responsible digital citizenship.
- Educational Policy & Leadership:
- Education reform and policy analysis.
- Leadership in educational institutions (K-12, higher education).
- Funding, equity, and access in education.
- Global trends and comparative education policy.
- Teacher policy, professional development, and well-being.
- Higher Education Studies:
- The future of universities and higher education institutions.
- Student success, retention, and well-being in higher education.
- Research ethics and integrity in academia.
- Internationalization of higher education.
- Employability and graduate outcomes.
- Specific Educational Contexts/Challenges:
- Early Childhood Education.
- Special Education and Inclusive Education.
- Adult and Lifelong Learning.
- Vocational and Technical Education.
- Education in emergencies and conflict zones.
- Humanities education in STEM-dominant environments.
- Citizenship and Global Education.
VI. Intersections & Cross-Cutting Themes
- Social Justice, Equity & Inclusion:
- Addressing systemic inequalities in society and education.
- Anti-racist pedagogies and curriculum.
- Gender studies, LGBTQ+ issues, and education.
- Disability studies and inclusive practices.
- Indigenous knowledge systems and decolonization in education and research.
- Ethics of Technology & Society:
- The societal impact of AI and automation.
- Data privacy, surveillance, and digital ethics.
- Responsible innovation and techno-optimism vs. techno-pessimism.
- Human-technology co-evolution.
- Cultural Heritage & Globalization:
- Preservation and interpretation of cultural heritage in a globalized world.
- The impact of globalization on local cultures and identities.
- Intercultural communication and competence.
- Research Methodologies:
- Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods in social science and humanities research.
- Action research and participatory research.
- Ethical considerations in research involving human subjects.
- Big data methods for social science research.
- Sustainability & Environmental Humanism:
- The role of social sciences and humanities in addressing climate change and environmental crises.
- Environmental education and literacy.
- Ecological justice and human-nature relationships.
- Arts-Based Research & Practice:
- Using artistic and creative methods for inquiry and dissemination in social sciences and education.
- Performance as research.