World Social Science Forum2018

DateVenue
HostWebsite

September 25 to 28, 2018
Fukuoka Convention Center,Fukuoka JapanThe International Social Science
Council’s WSSF 2018 is hosted by
Kyushu University, supported by
Science Council of Japan (SCJ)
and Japan Science andTechnology Agency (JST)〔TBD〕.

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http://www.wssf2018.org/

Main Theme
Security and Equality for Sustainable Futures
Invitation from Chair of the WSSF2018
Local Organizing Committee“The social sciences and humanities have a vitalrole to play in achieving security and equality
for sustainable futures, in dialogue with citizens
and decision makers. We look forward towelcoming participants to Fukuoka, to shareand expand the knowledge that can help createa more sustainable world.
outward-lookingcity,Fukuoka is ancharacterizedbyits

coastal location and history as a regional
trading hub. It is fitting location for the first
World Social Science Forum in Asia”
Kazuo Miyamoto

Vice-president, Kyushu Univ.
** This is an excerpt. For his full message, pleasesee http://www.wssf2018.org/ . Thank you.

The International Social
Science Council (ISSC)
is a membership-based scientificorganization, established by UNESCO in1952.
is the primary body representing thesocial, economic, and behavioral sciences
at a global level.
aims to bring the best social science tobear on the biggest social challenges of
our times.
has supported a number of international
research initiatives around the world
including Future Earth.

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Sustainability and security
Cybersecurity, cyberattacks, hybrid warfare
Human security
Security and the 2030 Agenda
Globalization, diversity, and cultures ofbelonging
Development and inclusion in urban and ruralarea
Gender equality and securityHealth, safety and biosecurity
Freedom, democracy and security

The growing complexity of the challenges facing
societies worldwide has given rise to increasing
concerns about security, across a range of different
sectors. Life in the Anthropocene era is calling into
question the sustainability of human activities, withcritical implications for equity, and for food, water andenergy security. From issues of freedom anddemocracy to cyber- and bio-warfare, the changing
nature of conflict highlights the complexity andinterrelatedness of old and new threats to humansecurity. The Forum seeks to create a platform forinterdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research, tocontribute to transformations to the sustainable world.

Science Counciof Japan (SCJ)〔TBD〕≪Contact≫
WSSF Secretariat

wssf2018@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp+81-92-642-2257

Call for Session Proposals
The theme of WSSF2018 is Security and Equality for Sustainable Futures.
A wide range of sub-themes will allow encompassing discussions and expose attendees toa variety of research fields, methods, and applications. Proposals for parallel sessions under
the listed sub-themes of WSSF2018 are now invited.
Key dates: Submission Deadline / Selection / Outcome Notification
Submission Deadline: September 1, 2017

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Selection: Proposals will be reviewed by the Scientific Program Committee (SPC).

Outcome: Feedback on session proposals and notifications of acceptance will be sentout to all applicants by email no later than November 30, 2017.

Session format and requirements

A session format is, in principle, a 120-minute symposium in English, featuring paper

presentations.
A session generally consists of 5 presentations, with time for discussion. Session organizers

are free to design sessions as they see fit.
Presentations will be followed by discussion among presenters, or with discussants, led bya chair.

Sessions should be international. Speakers should come from at least two different

countries.
Interdisciplinary sessions are particularly welcomed. Sessions with non-academic speakers
are also welcome.

You may propose a full session with all the papers and presenters set in advance. However,proposed sessions with only one or a few pre-selected papers are also welcomed. In
this case, the Scientific Program Committee (SPC) will help allocate additional accepted
papers to the session. An official call for papers will be released by the SPC at a later
date. The session organizer will be able to review and select from the listed prospective
papers that have been accepted by the SPC.
Submission
Access to the WSSF Session Abstract Submission Online System via the WSSF2018 Website:
http://www.wssf2018.org/
Registration（Personal Information）

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Organizer (＆Co-Organizer(s)) Registration

Session abstract submission: Include session title, most relevant Forum Sub-theme,
Session description, (name(s) and affiliation(s) of presenter(s) and title(s) of theirpresentation)

Presentersʼ paper abstract(s) submission: Attach presentersʼ paper abstracts to theOnline System (, where presenters are proposed).

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