About ISSS 2026
2026 the 12th International Symposium on Social Science (ISSS 2026) will be held from December 30-31, 2026 in Xi’an City, China. The aim of ISSS 2026 is to provide a platform for educators, artists, scholars, managers, graduate students and sociologists from different cultural backgrounds to present and discuss research, developments and innovations in the fields of social science. In particular, the impact of education and culture on today’s society. It provides opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration.
All full paper submissions to the ISSS 2026 could be written only in English, and will be sent to at least two reviewers and evaluated based on originality, technical or research content or depth, correctness, relevance to conference, contributions, and readability.
All accepted papers from ISSS 2026 will be published by Boya Century Publishing and will be submitted for indexation in CPCI-SSH, CNKI, Google, CrossRef, Scilit, ResearchGate, CrossRef, etc.
Call for Papers - Topics of Interest
The 12th International Symposium on Social Science (ISSS 2026) welcomes original, high-quality research contributions. The conference topics include, but are not limited to, the following areas.
Track 1: Education and Educational Technology
- Educational Policy, Administration, and Leadership
- Curriculum Design, Pedagogy, and Teaching Methodologies
- Educational Psychology and Student Development
- E-learning, Artificial Intelligence in Education, and Digital Transformation
- Higher Education, Vocational Education, and Lifelong Learning
- Inclusive Education and Special Needs Education
Track 2: Culture, Media, and Communication
- Cultural Studies, Identity, and Globalization
- Cross-cultural Communication and Intercultural Relations
- Media Studies, Journalism, and Digital Society
- Cultural Heritage, Preservation, and Tourism Management
- Arts, Literature, and Social Dynamics
- Film, Television, and Visual Culture Studies
Track 3: Sociology and Social Work
- Social Inequality, Stratification, and Social Justice
- Family Studies, Gender, and Youth Issues
- Urban and Rural Sociology, Community Development
- Social Work, Social Welfare, and Public Health
- Population Dynamics, Migration, and Aging Society
- Criminology, Deviant Behavior, and Social Control
Track 4: Economics, Management, and Public Administration
- Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and Global Economy
- Business Administration, Organizational Behavior, and Strategic Management
- Public Administration, Public Policy, and Governance
- Digital Economy, E-commerce, and Financial Innovation
- Human Resource Management and Labor Relations
- Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Track 5: Politics, Law, and International Relations
- Political Theory, Comparative Politics, and Political Systems
- International Relations, Diplomacy, and Global Governance
- Law, Human Rights, and Legal Studies
- Public Security and Emergency Management
- Geopolitics and Regional Studies
- The Role of NGOs and Civil Society in Global Affairs
Submission Guidelines
Thank you for your interest in the 12th International Symposium on Social Science (ISSS 2026). To ensure a smooth submission and review process, please carefully read and follow the guidelines below.
1. General Requirements
- Language: All manuscripts must be written in English only. Papers written in other languages will not be accepted for review.
- Originality: Submitted papers must be original, previously unpublished, and not currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate rejection.
- Ethics: Authors must ensure that their research complies with standard ethical guidelines, especially if the study involves human participants.
2. Manuscript Formatting
- Template: Please format your paper using the official ISSS 2026 Conference Template (available in MS Word).
- Length: The regular paper length should be between 4 to 6 pages. Additional pages may incur extra charges.
- File Format: Manuscripts must be submitted in PDF format or Word for the initial review. If accepted, the source files (Word or LaTeX) will be required for final publication.
- Structure: A standard manuscript should include: Title, Author(s) and Affiliation(s), Abstract (150-250 words), Keywords (3-5 words), Introduction, Methodology, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
3. Submission Process
- How to Submit: Submissions are handled exclusively via email. Please send your manuscript (PDF/Word) as an attachment to: ISSSconf@163.com.
- Email Subject: To expedite the processing of your submission, please use the following format for your email subject line:
Submission - [Your Paper Title] - Cover Letter (Optional): You may include a brief cover letter in the body of the email, stating the significance of your research and confirming that the paper is original and not under review elsewhere.
4. Review Process
- Peer Review: All submitted manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process by at least two independent reviewers from the conference technical committee.
- Criteria: The review will evaluate the paper based on its originality, technical soundness, significance of the findings, clarity of presentation, and relevance to the conference topics.
- Notification: Authors will be notified of the review results via email within approximately 1 to 10 working days after submission.
5. Acceptance and Registration
- Final Submission & Registration: At least one author of each accepted paper must submit the camera-ready manuscript and complete the registration payment by the deadline. Failure to do so will result in the paper being excluded from the program and proceedings.
- Presentation: At least one registered author is required to present the paper (online or offline). If attendance becomes impossible due to unforeseen circumstances, please contact the secretariat immediately.
Publication & Indexing
All accepted papers from ISSS 2026 will be published by Boya Century Publishing and will be submitted for indexing to major academic databases and digital repositories, including Web of Science, CNKI, CrossRef (DOI), Google, ResearchGate, Scilit, and Harvard Library, etc.
