Dokuz Eylul University The Journal of Graduate School of Social Sciences

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Founded: 1999

Publisher: Dokuz Eylul University

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Call for Papers for the Special Issue on Family Year of the Journal of the Institute of Social Sciences, Dokuz Eylul University
Issue Editor
Assoc. Prof. Dr. NEBİYE KONUK KANDEMİR

Dear Researchers and Esteemed Authors,

The family is the fundamental building block of society and plays a critical role in the development of individuals and the shaping of social life. As family structures and dynamics are influenced by historical, cultural, and societal factors, understanding how these elements affect issues, relationships, and power balances within the family is of great importance. The declaration of 2025 as "Family Year" aims to address the concept of family from a broader perspective and to raise awareness regarding this matter.

The Journal of the Institute of Social Sciences at Dokuz Eylul University is calling for articles for the "Volume: 27 Issue: Special Issue" on the Family Year, to be published in 2025. This special issue aims to host studies that examine family structures, roles, and dynamics.

The need for research related to families is evident not only at the individual level but also at the societal level. In recent years, the healthy maintenance of intra-family relationships, gender equality, women's rights, child health, and education have gained prominence, increasing the significance of scientific studies in these areas. The preparation of the Family Year Special Issue will provide an opportunity for systematic examination and dissemination of these critical issues to society.

This special issue aims to create a significant resource by bringing together original and innovative studies that deeply investigate family dynamics, relationships, and issues. Additionally, insights from experts and contributions from various disciplines will offer contemporary perspectives on the concept of family, contributing to societal benefit.

Below is an updated list of topics that can be accepted in the special issue (but are not limited to):

Family Structures and Change
Traditional and Modern Family Roles
Family Communication and Relationships
Psycho-Social Dynamics within Families
Cultural Differences in Family Relationships
Marriage and Divorce Dynamics
Family and Child Development
Parenting Styles and Their Effects on Children
Family Economy and Social Policy
Societal Changes Affecting Families
The Relationship Between Family and Education
Violence within Families and Protection Mechanisms
Health and Well-Being within Families
The Role of Women in Families and Changing Dynamics
Women's Rights and Family Relationships
Women's Relationships with Family Members and Power Dynamics
Gender Equality within Families
Researchers wishing to contribute are required to submit their studies by September 1, 2025. All submitted articles will undergo evaluation by two independent anonymous reviewers. If accepted, the articles will be published in our special issue in December 2025. Due to the full capacity of future issues and the existing volume of submissions, our journal will not accept articles outside the special issue framework. Articles submitted to the journal outside this special issue will be returned.

The Journal of the Institute of Social Sciences at Dokuz Eylül University is a peer-reviewed and scholarly journal published electronically four times a year.

Since Volume 21 in 2019, the journal has been published in March (Issue 1), June (Issue 2), September (Issue 3), and December (Issue 4).

First published in 1999, the journal aims to publish original theoretical and/or applied articles that contribute to the field of social sciences within the framework of academic ethics.

As an "open access" journal, its content is freely available to all users.

The publication language of the journal is Turkish. However, articles in English are also accepted.

The Journal of the Institute of Social Sciences at Dokuz Eylül University is indexed in **TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM TR DİZİN**, **TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM (National Academic Network and Information Center) Social Sciences and Humanities Database**, **DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)**, **EBSCOhost-Online Research Databases**, **SOBIAD Citation Index**, and **Araştırmax Scientific Publication Index**.

The journal joined the **DergiPark** project, an initiative by TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM that brings together academic journals, in 2014. Since Volume 16, Issue 3, articles have been published with DOI numbers and the journal has switched to electronic submission and evaluation.