Call for papers/Topics

Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:

I. Foundations and Interdisciplinary Approaches

  • Philosophical Psychology:
    • Philosophy of Mind (consciousness, free will, identity)
    • Epistemology of Psychology (nature of psychological knowledge, evidence, and truth)
    • Ethics of Psychological Research and Practice
    • Metaphysics of the Self and Human Nature
    • Phenomenology and Existentialism in Psychological Inquiry
    • Philosophical Foundations of Cognitive Science
  • Social Philosophy and Ethics:
    • Justice, Equality, and Rights in Society
    • Political Philosophy (democracy, governance, social contract)
    • Ethics of Technology and AI (impact on society, human behavior, and values)
    • Environmental Ethics and Human Responsibility
    • Bioethics (e.g., genetic engineering, end-of-life decisions)
  • Methodological and Conceptual Bridges:
    • Mixed Methods Research in Psychology and Social Sciences
    • Interdisciplinary Research Designs and Challenges
    • Conceptual Analysis in Social Science Research
    • Philosophy of Science in Social and Behavioral Research
    • The Role of Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
    • Big Data and its Implications for Social Science
  • Historical and Critical Perspectives:
    • History of Psychology, Philosophy, and Social Thought
    • Critical Theory and its Applications
    • Postmodernism and its Influence on Social Sciences
    • Decolonial Perspectives in Academia
    • Feminist Philosophy and Psychology
    • Critical Race Theory and its Implications

II. Psychology Topics

  • Cognitive Psychology & Neuroscience:
    • Perception, Attention, Memory, and Learning
    • Language and Thought
    • Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
    • Cognitive Biases and Heuristics
    • Neuroscience of Consciousness, Emotion, and Cognition
    • AI and Human Cognition
  • Developmental Psychology:
    • Child Development and Adolescence
    • Lifespan Development
    • Social and Emotional Development
    • Cognitive Development Across the Lifespan
    • Attachment Theory and its Applications
    • Nature vs. Nurture Debates
  • Social Psychology:
    • Social Cognition and Attribution
    • Attitudes, Persuasion, and Social Influence
    • Group Dynamics and Intergroup Relations
    • Prejudice, Discrimination, and Stereotyping
    • Prosocial Behavior and Altruism
    • Aggression and Violence
    • Culture and Social Behavior
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychology:
    • Mental Health Disorders (diagnosis, etiology, treatment)
    • Psychotherapy Approaches (CBT, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, etc.)
    • Trauma and Resilience
    • Addiction and Recovery
    • Psychological Well-being and Positive Psychology
    • Community Mental Health
    • Cultural Competence in Therapy
  • Personality Psychology:
    • Theories of Personality
    • Personality Assessment and Measurement
    • Personality and Social Behavior
    • Temperament and Character
  • Applied Psychology:
    • Health Psychology (stress, coping, chronic illness)
    • Organizational and Industrial Psychology (leadership, motivation, workplace dynamics)
    • Educational Psychology (learning styles, pedagogy, student well-being)
    • Environmental Psychology (human-environment interaction)
    • Forensic Psychology (psychology and the legal system)
    • Sports Psychology

III. Philosophy Topics

  • Metaphysics:
    • Existence and Reality
    • Time and Space
    • Causality
    • Free Will and Determinism
    • Identity (personal, collective)
  • Epistemology:
    • Theory of Knowledge (justification, belief, truth)
    • Sources of Knowledge (reason, experience, intuition)
    • Skepticism
    • Knowledge Acquisition and Dissemination
  • Ethics:
    • Normative Ethics (Deontology, Consequentialism, Virtue Ethics)
    • Applied Ethics (Bioethics, Environmental Ethics, Business Ethics)
    • Meta-ethics (nature of moral judgments)
    • Moral Psychology
    • Ethical Decision-Making
  • Political Philosophy:
    • The State and Governance
    • Justice, Liberty, and Equality
    • Human Rights
    • Democracy and its Challenges
    • Social Contract Theories
  • Philosophy of Mind:
    • Mind-Body Problem
    • Consciousness and Subjectivity
    • Mental States and Intentionality
    • Artificial Intelligence and the Nature of Mind
  • Philosophy of Language:
    • Meaning and Reference
    • Language and Thought
    • Communication and Interpretation
  • Aesthetics:
    • Philosophy of Art and Beauty
    • Aesthetic Experience
    • Art and Society

IV. Social Sciences Topics (Beyond Core Psychology)

  • Sociology:
    • Social Stratification (class, race, gender)
    • Social Institutions (family, education, religion, government)
    • Urban and Rural Sociology
    • Sociology of Culture
    • Social Movements and Collective Action
    • Deviance and Social Control
    • Globalization and its Social Impacts
  • Anthropology:
    • Cultural Anthropology (ethnography, cultural relativism)
    • Social Anthropology (kinship, social organization)
    • Linguistic Anthropology
    • Archaeology (human origins, ancient civilizations)
    • Medical Anthropology
    • Applied Anthropology
  • Political Science:
    • Comparative Politics (different political systems)
    • International Relations (diplomacy, conflict, global governance)
    • Public Policy and Administration
    • Political Behavior and Participation
    • Political Economy
    • Political Theory (classic and contemporary)
  • Economics (with Social/Behavioral Focus):
    • Behavioral Economics (psychology of economic decision-making)
    • Development Economics
    • Sociology of Markets
    • Economic Inequality
    • Environmental Economics (social aspects)
  • Geography (Human and Social Aspects):
    • Population Geography
    • Urban Geography
    • Cultural Geography
    • Political Geography
    • Geographies of Inequality and Development
  • Communication Studies:
    • Interpersonal Communication
    • Mass Communication and Media Studies
    • Organizational Communication
    • Rhetoric and Persuasion
    • Digital Communication and Social Media

V. Emerging and Cross-Cutting Themes

  • Digital Society and Technology:
    • Impact of Social Media on Mental Health and Society
    • Ethics of AI and Robotics
    • Cyberpsychology
    • Online Communities and Identity
    • Digital Divide and Inequality
  • Global Challenges:
    • Climate Change and Human Behavior
    • Migration, Displacement, and Refugee Crises
    • Global Health Disparities
    • Peace and Conflict Studies
    • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI):
    • Intersectionality
    • Gender Studies and Sexuality Studies
    • Race and Ethnicity Studies
    • Disability Studies
    • LGBTQ+ Issues
    • Promoting Inclusive Societies
  • Well-being and Quality of Life:
    • Subjective Well-being and Happiness
    • Community Well-being
    • Social Determinants of Health
    • Mental Health and Society
    • Flourishing and Eudaimonia

VI. Core Music Topics

A. Music

  • Music Perception and Cognition:
    • Pitch, rhythm, harmony, timbre perception
    • Music and memory (e.g., earworms, autobiographical memory)
    • Neurological basis of music processing (neuromusicology)
    • Music and language: similarities and differences
    • Musical meaning and understanding
  • Music Performance:
    • Psychology of musical performance (e.g., motivation, practice, anxiety)
    • Musical communication in performance
    • Improvisation and creativity in performance
    • Physiological and psychological aspects of performance
  • Music Composition and Creativity:
    • Cognitive processes in composing
    • Creativity in contemporary and classical music
    • Collaborative music-making
  • Music Theory and Analysis:
    • Analytical approaches to musical structure
    • Historical and contemporary music theory
    • Embodied music cognition in theory
  • Music Technology:
    • Impact of technology on music creation, performance, and listening
    • Music modeling and acoustics
    • Electronic music and new media
  • Music History and Ethnomusicology:
    • Cross-cultural studies of music
    • Evolutionary perspectives on music
    • Music in different historical periods and cultural contexts

B. Social Sciences (Sociology, Anthropology, Education, etc.)

  • Sociology of Music:
    • Music and social identity (gender, class, ethnicity)
    • Music as a cultural phenomenon
    • Music industries and consumption patterns
    • Music in urban and global contexts
  • Anthropology of Music:
    • Music in ritual and community life
    • Cross-cultural musical practices
    • Music and cultural memory
  • Music Education:
    • Pedagogical approaches in music education
    • Policy and social change in music education
    • Inclusive music education (e.g., special education, disability studies)
    • Professional development for music educators
    • Music advocacy and its social impact
  • Cultural Studies:
    • Popular music studies
    • Music and media
    • Decolonizing and Indigenizing music education/studies
  • Intersectional Approaches:
    • How social categories (race, gender, class) intersect with musical practices and experiences.