65th ISTANBUL International Conference on Research in Humanities, Social Sciences & Education (RHSSE-26) scheduled on April 29-May 1, 2026 Istanbul (Türkiye) is for the scientists, scholars, professionals and students from the Universities all around the world and the industry to present ongoing research activities, and hence to foster research relations between the Universities and the industry.This conference provides opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration. The conference is sponsored by Universal Researchers (UAE). All the submitted conference papers will be peer reviewed by the program/technical committees of the Conference.

Topics

Papers are welcomed in the following research fields:

Humanities

The Humanities focus on the critical study of human culture, using analytical, speculative, and critical methods.

1. History

• Historical Periods: Ancient History, Medieval Studies, Early Modern History, Contemporary History.

• Regional Studies: European History, American History, Asian History, Global History.

• Thematic History: Economic History, Cultural History, Intellectual History, Political History, Diplomatic History, Gender History.

• Historiography: The study of historical writing, sources, and methods.

• Public History: Museums, Archives, Oral History, Historic Preservation.

2. Literature and Languages

• Literary Theory and Criticism: Structuralism, Post-Structuralism, Post-Colonialism, Marxism, Feminist Theory, Deconstruction.

• Genres and Periods: Poetry, Drama, Prose (Novel, Short Story), Classical Literature, Renaissance Literature, Modernism, Postmodernism.

• Comparative Literature: The study of literature across different national, linguistic, and cultural boundaries.

• Linguistics: Syntax, Semantics, Phonology, Morphology, Sociolinguistics, Applied Linguistics.

• World Languages: Study of specific languages, their structure, culture, and translation.

3. Philosophy

• Core Branches: Metaphysics (Reality), Epistemology (Knowledge), Ethics (Morality), Logic (Reasoning), Aesthetics (Beauty/Art).

• Political Philosophy: Justice, Rights, Liberty, Authority, Democracy, Totalitarianism (e.g., works of Plato, Hobbes, Locke, Rawls).

• Applied Ethics: Bioethics, Business Ethics, Environmental Ethics.

• Major Schools: Existentialism, Rationalism, Empiricism, Utilitarianism, Stoicism.

4. Arts, Culture, and Media

• Art History: Visual Arts (Painting, Sculpture, Architecture) across different periods and cultures.

• Musicology: Theory, Composition, Ethnomusicology (study of music in its cultural context).

• Film Studies: Film Theory, Genre Studies, National Cinemas, Auteur Theory.

• Religious Studies: Comparative Religion, Theology, Sacred Texts, Rituals, Myth.

Social Sciences

The Social Sciences use empirical methods to study human society and social relationships.

5. Sociology

• Core Concepts: Social Structure, Social Stratification (Class, Status, Power), Culture, Socialization.

• Fields of Study: Sociology of the Family, Criminology (Crime and Deviance), Urban Sociology, Rural Sociology, Political Sociology, Sociology of Work.

• Social Problems: Inequality, Poverty, Race and Ethnic Relations, Gender Studies.

6. Political Science

• Political Theory: Normative and empirical theories of politics and power.

• Comparative Politics: Study of different political systems (e.g., democracies, authoritarian regimes) and institutions.

• International Relations (IR): Theories (Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism), Diplomacy, International Law, Conflict Studies, Global Governance.

• Public Administration and Policy: Bureaucracy, Policy Analysis, Public Sector Management.

7. Psychology

• Major Approaches: Cognitive Psychology, Behavioral Psychology, Psychoanalysis, Humanistic Psychology.

• Specialized Areas: Developmental Psychology (Child/Adolescent/Lifespan), Social Psychology (Group Behavior, Attitudes), Abnormal Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology.

• Neuroscience: Biological basis of behavior and mental processes.

8. Anthropology

• Cultural Anthropology: Study of human cultures, ethnography, customs, and beliefs.

• Physical (Biological) Anthropology: Human evolution, primatology, forensics.

• Linguistic Anthropology: Relationship between language and culture.

• Archaeology: Study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and analysis of artifacts.

9. Economics (Social Science Aspect)

• Behavioral Economics: The study of how psychological factors influence economic decision-making.

• Development Economics: Focus on economies of developing countries, poverty, and growth.

• Labor Economics: Socio-economic factors affecting employment, wages, and unions.

Education Studies

Education focuses on the theories, methods, and systems of teaching and learning.

10. Educational Theory and Practice

• Foundations of Education: Philosophy of Education, History of Education, Sociology of Education.

• Curriculum and Instruction: Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Pedagogical Theories (Constructivism, Behaviorism).

• Learning Theories: Cognitive Load Theory, Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory, Piaget's Stages of Development.

• Assessment and Evaluation: Formative and Summative Assessment, Educational Measurement (Psychometrics).

11. Specialized Educational Fields

• Educational Psychology: Study of how humans learn in educational settings.

• Special Education (SPED): Inclusive practices, addressing various learning disabilities, gifted education.

• Educational Leadership and Administration: School management, policy, finance, and organizational change.

• Higher Education: College administration, student affairs, academic advising, globalization of higher education.

• Technology in Education (EdTech): Distance learning, E-learning platforms, Blended Learning models, AI in education.