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About the Conference

Welcome to the 2026 4th International Symposium on Humanities and Social Sciences: Civilizational Resonance in a Multipolar World!

The 2026 ISHSS will be held on July 3-5, 2026, in Macau, China. Join us in this scholarly exploration, bringing together leading minds, cutting-edge theories, and recent research findings to discuss interdisciplinary research within humanities and social sciences.

Building on the achievements of former ISHSS editions, this conference provides a dynamic platform for scholars and researchers from diverse fields to exchange insights, share research findings, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. ISHSS 2026 convenes scholars, researchers, and thought leaders from every continent to examine how shifting power centers, digital networks, and cultural renaissances are re-shaping human identities and societal futures. Engage in enlightening discussions, exchange ideas, and contribute to the advancement of cross-cultural understanding and cooperation.

The event will feature keynote addresses by esteemed scholars, along with oral and poster presentations covering diverse topics. Accepted papers will be featured in the ISHSS 2026 Conference Proceedings, subject to rigorous independent peer-review.

Join us for a symposium that fosters intellectual growth and promotes the harmonious evolution of societies in an increasingly interconnected world!

Call for Paper

This theme invites scholars to interrogate the shifting architectures of meaning that shape human experience in the 2020s. By foregrounding humanities and social-science perspectives, we encourage investigations into how historical memory, linguistic practice, social structure, and political negotiation collide, collude, and re-compose one another on a planet where no region remains untouched by trans-border currents. We invite papers, panels, and creative interventions that illuminate these dynamics and advance both disciplinary and cross-disciplinary conversations.

The survival and subversion of history
Sociological research in a global context
The interaction of regional development and political policy

Submissions exploring adjacent questions are equally welcome provided they resonate with the conference’s core focus on “Civilizational Resonance in a Multipolar World.”

Details

Submission

All papers will be reviewed by the Committee on the basis of quality, relevance, originality, significance, and clarity. Please submit your full paper by email with both .doc/.docx and .pdf formats attached directly to icishss@outlook.com. Papers that do not comply with the submission guidelines will be rejected without review.

Publication

Accepted papers will be included and published in Conference Proceedings, which will be submitted to databases below:

CPCI (subject to acceptance)
CNKI
Google Scholar
Crossref

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Conference Proceedings uses author-prepared PDFs for publication.

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Important Dates

Abstract Submission

April 30, 2026

Full Paper Submission

May 21, 2026

Notification of Acceptance Date

June 5, 2026

Final Paper Submission

June 24, 2026

Reviewing Process

The proceeding adheres to a rigorous, double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality and ethical standards. Key steps are outlined below:

Manuscript Allocation: Within one week after submission, the Editor-in-Chief assigns each manuscript to 2–3 independent reviewers with expertise aligned to the paper’s topic. Reviewers must declare no conflicts of interest (e.g., collaborations, institutional affiliations, or financial ties with authors) prior to participation.
Initial Screening (1 week): Reviewers conduct a preliminary check for compliance with formatting guidelines, structural completeness (abstract, methods, results, etc.), and thematic relevance. Manuscripts failing to meet basic standards are desk-rejected, with detailed feedback provided to authors.
In-Depth Evaluation (3 weeks): Reviewers assess the manuscript’s originality, methodological validity, data integrity, and contribution to the field. Evaluations include:
- A categorical rating (Accept/Minor Revision/Major Revision/Reject)
- Constructive comments for improvement
- A confidential recommendation to the Editor
Decision-Making & Conflict Resolution: The Editor consolidates reviews and resolves discrepancies through panel discussions. Final decisions prioritize both scholarly rigor and a target acceptance rate of 40%, which balances selectivity with support for emerging research. Borderline manuscripts may undergo additional review or statistical validation.↳
Author Notification: Authors receive a decision within 1-week post-review, including anonymized reviewer comments. Accepted manuscripts proceed to production; others may be invited to resubmit after revision (2-month revision window).
Revisions & Appeals: Revised manuscripts are re-evaluated within 2 weeks. Authors may appeal decisions with a point-by-point rebuttal, which triggers an independent audit by the Editorial Board.

By submitting a paper to ISHSS 2026, the authors agree to the review process and understand that papers undergo a peer-review process. Manuscripts will be reviewed by appropriately qualified experts in the field selected by the conference committee, who will give detailed comments, and if the submission gets acceptance, the authors submit a revised version that takes into account this feedback. All papers are reviewed using a double-blind review process. The Committees of ISHSS 2026 invest great efforts in reviewing the papers submitted to the conference and organizing the sessions to enable the participants to gain maximum benefit.

COPE Compliance: All participants follow the COPE Ethical Guidelines.
Gender/Geographic Inclusion: Reviewers evaluate whether gender, race, or geographic factors are appropriately addressed.↳
Diversity Auditors: 2 committee members monitor demographic balance in accepted papers quarterly.
AI Usage: AI tools (e.g., plagiarism detection, statistical error flags) assist but never replace human judgment.

Reviewers are typically asked to evaluate papers based on several criteria:

Originality and Innovation: Is the paper presenting new ideas, methodologies, or findings? Does it contribute to the advancement of the field?
Technical Soundness: Are the methods used sound and appropriate? Is the analysis rigorous? Are the results well-supported by the data?
Relevance to the Conference: Does the paper fit within the scope of the conference themes and tracks?
Clarity and Organization: Is the paper well-organized, with clear arguments and structure? Are the ideas presented in a coherent and understandable way?
Literature Review and References: Does the paper appropriately engage with existing literature? Is there a clear understanding of the state of the field?
Ethical Considerations: Does the research adhere to ethical standards, especially in areas like data privacy, human subjects, etc.?
Practical Implications: For applied research, reviewers will also assess the potential practical impact or applications of the findings.
Each of these criteria is typically scored on a numerical scale (e.g., 1-5), and reviewers are asked to provide detailed feedback and suggestions for improvement.