Vol. 2 No. 9.1 (2026): Emerging Trends of Technologies in Social Sciences (Special Collection)

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The Journal of Global Social Transformation invites original, innovative, and interdisciplinary research for its Special Issue titled “Emerging Trends of Technologies in Social Sciences.” The theme focuses on the rapidly evolving relationship between emerging technologies and social sciences, examining how technological developments are transforming human behavior, social relationships, organizations, institutions, communities, and societies at local, national, and global levels.

The issue welcomes empirical, theoretical, conceptual, methodological, comparative, and review studies addressing the application, influence, opportunities, challenges, and implications of emerging technologies within social science disciplines. Relevant areas include, but are not limited to:

- Artificial Intelligence and Social Sciences
- Generative AI and Large Language Models
- Machine Learning and Deep Learning
- Computational Social Science
- Big Data Analytics and Social Research
- Natural Language Processing and Text Mining
- Social Media Analytics and Digital Society
- Social Network Analysis
- Data Science and Predictive Analytics
- Digital Transformation and Social Change
- Technology and Human Behavior
- AI in Education and Learning
- AI in Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
- AI in Economics, Business, and Management
- AI in Political Science and Public Policy
- Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- FinTech and the Digital Economy
- Blockchain and Decentralized Technologies
- Internet of Things and Connected Societies
- Virtual and Augmented Reality
- Digital Platforms and Online Communities
- Human–AI Interaction and Social Robotics
- Algorithmic Decision-Making
- Technology, Employment, and the Future of Work
- Digital Inequality and the Digital Divide
- Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Digital Rights
- Misinformation and Disinformation
- Algorithmic Bias, Fairness, and Social Justice
- Ethics and Responsible Artificial Intelligence
- Technology, Gender, Diversity, and Social Inclusion
- Digital Governance and Smart Societies
- Emerging Technologies and Sustainable Development
- Technology and Environmental Sustainability
- AI-Assisted Research and Scholarly Communication
- Digital Humanities
- Innovative and Technology-Driven Research Methodologies
- Future Technologies and Emerging Social Challenges

Particular attention is given to research exploring how emerging technologies reshape social interaction, communication, education, employment, organizational structures, decision-making, governance, inequality, cultural practices, and economic development. Studies integrating established social science theories with computational, digital, and technology-based methodologies are particularly encouraged.

 

Guest Editor 
Dr. Syed Jawad Zareen

Published: 2026-09-01

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