Scope and Academic Standards
Research abstracts must fall within the scope and thematic areas of the Congress and must be prepared in accordance with established research methodologies and recognized academic standards.
Introduction
Dear Scholars,
The 20th International Congress on Social Science with Recent Research (ICSSRR 2026), held as part of Saybilder Congress Days, will take place in Antalya, Türkiye, from 2 to 5 November 2026.
The Congress is organized under the auspices of Mardin Artuklu University (Türkiye), the University of Carthage (OMRAN Laboratory – Tunisia), the Association for Development and Strategic Studies in Medenine (Tunisia), and the Saybilder Group (Türkiye).
The main venue is Porto Bello Hotel Resort & Spa, Antalya. Participants may attend as presenters or listeners, either in person or online.
- Paper applications require a 250–300-word abstract or a full paper of no more than 10,000 words.
- Submissions must be original, fall within the Congress scope, follow the author guidelines, and have a similarity rate of no more than 20%.
- Every submission must include an abstract in English.
- All submissions are checked with Turnitin or iThenticate and undergo double-blind review by at least two expert reviewers.
- Only papers approved by both reviewers and the Scientific and Organizing Committees are included in the final programme.
Accepted abstracts will be published in the ISBN-assigned Congress Abstract Book. Full papers meeting the publication requirements will be published in the ISBN-assigned Proceedings Book, with a unique DOI assigned to each paper.
We invite scholars to contribute as reviewers, presenters, or listeners and to share the call for papers with their academic networks.
Principles of Participation, Peer Review, and Publication
Submissions to the Congress are governed by the following academic and administrative principles to ensure scholarly quality, strengthen the reliability of research outputs, and uphold the ethics of academic publishing.
Double-Blind Peer Review
All abstracts undergo an impartial double-blind peer-review process. A submission is accepted only after receiving positive evaluations from at least two expert reviewers in the relevant field.
Registration Following Acceptance
Authors of accepted submissions must complete registration within the period announced by the Organizing Committee after receiving their official acceptance letters.
Free Proceedings Publication and DOI
Full papers meeting international academic publishing standards will be published free of charge in the ISBN-assigned Congress Proceedings Book. Each published paper will receive a unique DOI to improve visibility, dissemination, and permanent accessibility.
Web of Science and Scopus Application
After publication, applications will be submitted for the Proceedings Book to be considered for inclusion in Web of Science and Scopus. Evaluation and final indexing decisions rest entirely with the relevant database authorities.
Scopus-Indexed Journal Options
Participants seeking journal publication will receive a list of Scopus-indexed journals suitable for their fields. Authors are responsible for meeting the selected journal’s standards, revisions, fees, review and publication schedules, formatting rules, and author guidelines. Acceptance remains subject to each journal’s editorial and peer-review procedures.
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All participants must comply with the ethical and academic standards established by the Organizing Committee, particularly academic integrity, research ethics, and respect for intellectual property rights. These principles support responsible research and high-quality scholarly exchange among researchers from different countries and disciplines.
MAIN TOPICS
Main Themes & Topics
The Congress welcomes original theoretical, empirical, interdisciplinary, and comparative studies under the following themes:
1. Society, Culture, and Social Change
- Social structures, institutions, families, communities, and social cohesion
- Social change, modernization, globalization, and demographic transformations
- Identity, culture, multiculturalism, gender, and diversity
- Social inequalities, inclusion, social justice, migration, and diaspora
- Cultural heritage, collective memory, and identity studies
2. Politics, Governance, and Public Policy
- Political systems, democratic governance, public administration, and public policy analysis
- Local governance, decentralization, civil society, and citizen participation
- Human rights, citizenship, social responsibility, and public accountability
- Evidence-based policy-making, digital governance, and e-government
- Political communication and public opinion
3. International Relations, Peace, and Security
- International relations theories, global governance, and international organizations
- Diplomacy, foreign policy, and international cooperation
- Peacebuilding, conflict resolution, security studies, and regional security
- Migration, refugees, humanitarian challenges, and global crises
- International law and global justice
4. Economy, Development, and Sustainability
- Economic growth, development economics, and sustainable development
- Poverty, inequality, social welfare, and social policy
- Labour markets, employment, entrepreneurship, and innovation
- Rural and regional development and social sustainability
- Green economy and sustainable economic policies
5. Communication, Media, and Digital Society
- Communication theories, journalism, media studies, and media practices
- Digital media, social networks, public relations, and strategic communication
- Media literacy, information literacy, public opinion, and digital participation
- Artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and communication
- Misinformation, disinformation, and digital ethics
6. Psychology, Human Behaviour, and Well-Being
- Cognitive, developmental, social, organizational, and community psychology
- Mental health, psychological well-being, positive psychology, and resilience
- Human behaviour, decision-making, counselling, and guidance
- Social support and community-based psychological approaches
- Psychology, technology, and human behaviour in the digital age
7. Law, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
- Legal systems, comparative law, constitutional studies, and law and society
- Human rights, citizenship, social responsibility, and public accountability
- Ethics, applied ethics, research ethics, and professional responsibility
- Digital law, cyber regulations, and data-related legal issues
- Artificial intelligence and emerging legal and ethical challenges
8. Technology, Innovation, and Society
- Digital transformation, social change, and technology acceptance
- Artificial intelligence, human–technology interaction, and society
- Big data, analytics, and technology-supported social research
- Smart cities, digital governance, innovation ecosystems, and entrepreneurship
- Ethical and societal implications of emerging technologies
- Future studies and societal foresight
9. Geography, Urban Studies, and Regional Development
- Human geography, cultural geography, and spatial studies
- Urbanization, urban planning, regional planning, and territorial development
- Smart cities, urban innovation, mobility, transportation, and accessibility
- Environmental planning, sustainability, and rural–urban interactions
- Spatial justice and balanced regional development
10. Tourism, Heritage, and Cultural Industries
- Tourism studies, destination management, and tourism governance
- Sustainable, community-based, and culturally responsible tourism
- Cultural tourism, heritage management, and cultural preservation
- Creative industries, cultural economy, and local development
- Tourism policies, digital technologies, and innovation
11. Social Work, Community Development, and Inclusion
- Social work theories, practices, social services, and welfare policies
- Community development, empowerment, social inclusion, and accessibility
- Vulnerable groups, social protection, and equal participation
- Child, youth, family, ageing, and elderly welfare studies
- Disaster response, community resilience, and social support systems
12. Interdisciplinary Social Science Research
- Quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, and innovative research designs
- Comparative, cross-cultural, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary studies
- Data-driven social research and artificial intelligence applications
- Research ethics, academic integrity, and responsible research practices
- Emerging social issues and future directions in the social sciences
13. Sport, Physical Activity, and Society
- Sport sciences, sport management, and sport sociology
- Physical activity, exercise, performance, and healthy lifestyles
- Sport psychology, coaching, athlete development, and talent identification
- Sport policies, inclusion, ethics, and social responsibility
- Technology, data analytics, and innovation in sport
14. Public Health and Social Well-Being
- Public health policies, health promotion, and preventive health services
- Health inequalities, access to care, and community health
- Epidemiology, health literacy, and healthy lifestyle behaviours
- Ageing, disability, vulnerable groups, and quality of life
- Digital health, artificial intelligence, and health communication
Presentation Types and Accommodation
Accommodation and In-Person Participation
🏨 In-Person Presenters
Single room: EUR 600
Includes three nights of all-inclusive accommodation and access to all scientific and social activities.
Double room: EUR 450 per person
Includes three nights of all-inclusive accommodation and attendance at all Congress sessions and scientific events.
In-person presentations are available only to participants staying at the Congress hotel. External attendance is not accepted.
👥 Accompanying Persons
Single room: EUR 550
Includes three nights of all-inclusive accommodation and access to the hotel’s recreational and social facilities.
Double room: EUR 400 per person
Includes three nights of all-inclusive accommodation, hotel facilities, and Congress social activities.
🌐 Online Participation
Online presentation fee: EUR 60
The paper will be included in the scientific programme and an electronic certificate of participation will be issued.
Terms and Conditions of Participation
- A special sightseeing tour of Antalya will be organized for participants and accompanying persons.
- All in-person participants will receive a Congress bag and an official certificate after delivering their presentation.
- Regardless of the number of authors, payment by only one author listed on the paper is sufficient.
- Papers for which the participation fee has not been paid will not be included in the Congress programme.
- A certificate of participation will be issued to all authors listed on the paper.
- No certificate will be issued for papers that are not presented. Presentations must be delivered in person or online.
- All abstracts and full papers must be original and must not have been previously published elsewhere.
- All submissions must follow the Congress author guidelines and include an abstract in English.
- Presentations may be delivered in Arabic, French, English, or Turkish.
- All submissions will undergo a similarity check using Turnitin or iThenticate; the similarity rate must not exceed 20%.
- Acceptance is subject to the approval of reviewers and the Evaluation Committee. Two positive reviewer reports are required.
- All abstracts and full papers undergo double-blind peer review through the submission system or, where necessary, by email.
Stages of Submission and Acceptance
- Submission and Preliminary Review: Scope, formatting, and similarity checks.
- Double-Blind Peer Review: Evaluation by at least two expert reviewers.
- Editorial Decision: Acceptance, minor or major revision, or rejection.
- Revision and Final Acceptance: Required revisions are completed and the official acceptance and invitation letter is issued.
- Programme and Publication: Accepted papers are scheduled and included in the Abstract Book or Proceedings Book, as applicable.
Appeals and Re-evaluation
Academic ethics and individual rights are carefully observed at every stage of the Congress.
Writing/Presentation Guidelines
Abstract and Presentation Guidelines
- Papers must be uploaded through the Congress online submission system. Authors unable to use the system may send properly formatted submissions to recentsocialstudies@gmail.com.
- Participation is open to all researchers, including specialists, academics, and students.
- Submissions must be original and must not have been previously published or submitted elsewhere. All authors bear full responsibility for originality and related legal matters.
- Each submission must fall within at least one Congress theme.
- Authors must provide an abstract both in the language of presentation and in English.
- The abstract must be written in Calibri, 11 pt, single-spaced, justified, and in regular font style.
- The title and authors’ names must be centred and written in Calibri, 11 pt, with space after the title.
- Each author’s university or institutional affiliation, city, and country must appear directly below the authors’ names.
- Contact details and ORCID iDs must be provided for all authors.
- Page margins must be 2.5 cm on all sides.
- The abstract must clearly state the topic, purpose, methodology, key findings, and conclusions. Tables, figures, and references must not be included.
- A blank line must follow the abstract, followed by three to five keywords written in lowercase unless they are proper nouns or abbreviations.
- Abstracts written in Arabic must also use Calibri, 11 pt.
- The similarity rate of any submitted text must not exceed 20%.
- Accepted abstracts will be published in an electronic ISBN-assigned Congress Abstract Book.
- Full papers submitted by the stated deadline will be published in an electronic ISBN-assigned Proceedings Book, and each published paper will receive a unique DOI.
CALENDAR
Congress Schedule
| Important Date | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Call for Papers Opens | 15 April 2026 |
| Abstract Submission Deadline | 15 September 2026 |
| Acceptance Letters | Rolling Review |
| Final Registration Deadline | 1 October 2026 |
| Congress Programme Announcement | 15 October 2026 |
| Abstract Book Publication | 30 October 2026 |
| Full-Paper Submission Deadline | 1 December 2026 |
| Proceedings Book Publication | 15 December 2026 |
| In-Person Scientific Sessions | 2–5 November 2026 |
Airport transfer: Services will depart from Antalya Airport on 2 November 2026 between 07:00 and 19:00.
Hotel stay: Check-in is 2 November and check-out is 5 November 2026. Early arrivals must notify the Organizing Committee at least one month in advance and pay the additional accommodation fee.
Antalya tour: A special sightseeing tour will be organized for participants and accompanying persons.
Congress materials: In-person participants will receive a Congress bag and an official certificate after delivering their presentation.
VENUE
The congress and accommodation will take place at Porto Bello Hotel Resort & Spa, located on the Konyaaltı coast in Antalya.
Address: Liman, Akdeniz Blv. No:1, 07130 Konyaaltı/Antalya, Türkiye
COMMITTEES
Congress Committees
Honorary Chairs
- Prof. Dr. İbrahim Özcoşar – Rector, Mardin Artuklu University, Türkiye
- Prof. Dr. Najem Dhahir – Director of the GADEV/UMRAN Research Laboratory, ENAU, University of Carthage, Tunisia
Chairs of the Preparatory Committee
- Prof. Dr. Hatem Fahd Hnoo – University of Mosul, Iraq
- Prof. Dr. Riyadh Bashir – University of Gabès, Tunisia
Members of the Preparatory Committee
- Prof. Dr. Gehan Anwar Deeb – October 6 University, Egypt
- Prof. Dr. Riyadh Bashir – University of Gabès, Tunisia
- Prof. Dr. Nadia Zekri – Abou Bekr Belkaid University of Tlemcen, Algeria
- Prof. Dr. Sami Baskın – Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Türkiye
- Prof. Dr. Ali Kamal Al-Tawansi – Professor of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Damanhour University, Egypt
- Prof. Dr. Said Assil – Regional Centre for Education and Training Professions, Casablanca, Morocco
- Prof. Dr. Sid Ahmed Soufiane – University of Annaba, Algeria
- Prof. Dr. Ömer Bozkurt – Mardin Artuklu University, Türkiye
- Prof. Dr. Mohammed Matarneh – Tafila Technical University, Jordan
- Prof. Dr. Mastoura Abdelsalam Fhima – Lancaster University, United Kingdom
- Prof. Dr. Mostafa Mohamed Kamal – President, Badr University in Assiut, Egypt
- Prof. Dr. Muftah Bataw – Omar Al-Mukhtar University, Libya
- Prof. Dr. Yasser Ahmed Gomaa – Assiut University, Egypt
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Basman Nawaf Fathi Al-Rashidi – Al-Asala Colleges, Saudi Arabia
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Monei Mabrouk Mubarak – Director of the International Cooperation Office and Professor of Floriculture, Ornamental Plants, and Plant Tissue Culture, Faculty of Agriculture, Damanhour University, Egypt
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şaban Banaz – Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Türkiye
- Dr. Esat Layek – Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Türkiye
- Dr. Omnia Mostafa Niazy – Lecturer in English Literature, Faculty of Languages and Translation, Badr University in Assiut, Egypt
- Dr. Salem bin Ahmed bin Rashid Al-Muslihi – A’Sharqiyah University, Sultanate of Oman
- Ms. Basma Al-Boughnimi Bro – Slovenia
- Tawfiq Al-Ghadwini – Faculty of Letters and Humanities, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh, Morocco
Chairs of the Scientific Committee
- Dr. Basman Nawaf Fathi Al-Rashidi – Al-Asala Colleges, Saudi Arabia
- Dr. Salem bin Ahmed bin Rashid Al-Muslihi – A’Sharqiyah University, Sultanate of Oman
Scientific Committee
- Prof. Dr. Ahmet Tayfur Akcan – Necmettin Erbakan University, Türkiye
- Prof. Dr. Hala El-Hilaly – Professor of Political Science, Faculty of Economics and Management, October 6 University, Egypt
- Prof. Dr. Hatice Demirbaş – Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University, Türkiye
- Prof. Dr. Mohamed Mohieddin Ahmed – Professor of Islamic Philosophy and Sufism, Faculty of Arts, Minia University, Egypt
- Prof. Dr. Mohammed Kallati – Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida, Morocco
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Mahrouk – Professor of Higher Education, Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences, Marrakech, Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco
- Prof. Dr. Omar Ahmed Saeed – College of Arts, University of Mosul, Iraq
- Prof. Dr. Raghad Abdul Karim Ahmed – College of Arts, University of Mosul, Iraq
- Prof. Dr. Rajia Ismail Abu Zaid – Emeritus Professor of Modern and Contemporary History, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia
- Prof. Dr. Riyadh Bashir – University of Gabès, Tunisia
- Prof. Dr. Samar Hasaballah Qasim – Professor of Biochemistry and Biology, October 6 University, Egypt
- Prof. Dr. Sobhy Ahmed Abou El-Naga – Professor of Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, and Economic and Agricultural Development, Faculty of Agriculture, Menoufia University, Egypt
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Yıldırım – Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Türkiye
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aseel Faeq Hassan Al-Dabbagh – Baghdad Directorate of Education, Al-Karkh III, Iraq
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Basman Nawaf Fathi Al-Rashidi – Al-Asala Colleges, Saudi Arabia
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Büyükoğlu – Gaziantep University, Türkiye
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Liqaa Khalil Ismail – Nineveh Directorate of Education, Al-Maarifa Secondary School for Girls, Iraq
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nourhan El-Sayed Abdel Ghaffar – Associate Professor of Accounting, Higher Institute of Administrative Sciences, Culture and Science City, Egypt
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ragheed Haitham Muneeb – Ministry of Education, Nineveh Directorate of Education, Iraq
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şaban Banaz – Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Türkiye
- Dr. Salem bin Ahmed bin Rashid Al-Muslihi – A’Sharqiyah University, Sultanate of Oman
- Dr. Mohammed Afkir – Regional Academy of Education and Training, Casablanca, Morocco
- Dr. Maria Ikhtira – Institute of African, Euro-Mediterranean and Ibero-American Studies, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco
- Dr. Mustafa Yılmaz – Necmettin Erbakan University, Türkiye
- Dr. Yusuf Yıldız – Gaziantep University, Türkiye
- Dr. Kharroubi Nawal – University of Tlemcen, Algeria
- Dr. Kübra Alarçin – Kırklareli University, Türkiye
- Lecturer Dr. Amina Jassim Mohammed Ahmed – College of Islamic Sciences, University of Baghdad, Iraq
- Lecturer Dr. Sarah Mahdi Saleh Hamad – College of Islamic Sciences, University of Baghdad, Iraq
- Lecturer Dr. Yusra Abdel Fattah Yass – College of Energy and Environmental Sciences, Al-Karkh University of Science, Iraq
- Dr. Hanan Ben Youssef – Class B Lecturer, University of Mascara, Algeria
CONTACTS
International Representatives for Abstract and Full-Paper Submissions
| Country / Region | Representative | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | Prof. Dr. Said Assil | assil702@hotmail.com | 00212 666 916 562 |
| Algeria | Prof. Dr. Sid Ahmed Sofiane | univsid.dz@gmail.com | 00213 556 996 202 |
| Algeria | Prof. Dr. Nadia Zekri | nadiazekri1978@gmail.com | 00213 774 107 838 |
| Tunisia | Prof. Dr. Najem Dhahir | Najda1900@gmail.com | 00216 98 272 724 |
| Tunisia | Prof. Dr. Riyadh Bashir | riadh113med@yahoo.fr | 00216 98 698 714 |
| Libya | Prof. Dr. Muftah Bataw | mbataw@hotmail.co.uk | 0044 7480 143188 |
| Egypt | Prof. Dr. Gehan Anwar Deeb | anwargehan@gmail.com | 0020 121 127 8087 |
| Egypt | Prof. Dr. Yasser Ahmed Gomaa | yasergomaa@gmail.com | 0020 100 688 0588 |
| Saudi Arabia | Prof. Dr. Mona bint Saleh Mohammed Al-Rashada | mnsr30000@gmail.com | 00966 56 832 8824 |
| Gulf Countries | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Basman Nawaf Fathi Al-Rashidi | basmannawaf@yahoo.com | 00964 770 161 4824 |
| Sultanate of Oman | Dr. Salem bin Ahmed bin Rashid Al-Muslihi | aalramhi@css.edu.om | 00968 9339 3335 |
| Jordan | Prof. Dr. Mohammed Matarneh | matarneh66@yahoo.com | 00962 799 060 091 |
| Iraq | Prof. Dr. Omar Ahmed Saeed | omarhamadany1979@gmail.com | 00964 770 165 4481 |
| Türkiye | Prof. Dr. Sami Baskın | recentsocialstudies@gmail.com | 0090 555 031 5360 |
| United Kingdom | Prof. Dr. Mastoura Abdelsalam Fhima | abdoalshafie_mastura@yahoo.com | 0044 7340 551789 |
| Slovenia | Lecturer Basma Barro | basmaberro@gmail.com | 00386 51 368 442 |
| Other Countries | Dr. Esat Layek | aslayek@gmail.com | 0090 542 671 5352 |
Contact and Enquiries
Congress Secretariat
For information on paper submissions, presentation procedures, author guidelines, or any other matter, please contact your country representative or send your enquiry to the official Congress e-mail address.
Telephone: +90 555 031 53 60
E-mail: recentsocialstudies@gmail.com
Website: https://saybildercongress.com/en/social-2026en/