ICSS 2025 – Conference Sections & Research Themes at LPU

Sections (ICSS-2025)

Section 1: Psychology, Sociology and Social Work
Sectional Theme: Innovating Change: Advancing Mental Health, Social Work, and Community Resilience
Sub-Themes Sub-Topics
Global Mental Health and Wellbeing: Understanding Mental Health – Cultural Perspectives, Stigma Reduction, Global Policies, Social Determinants, Community-based Mental Health Initiatives
Technology and AI in Mental Health – AI in Diagnosis and Treatment, Teletherapy and Digital Therapeutics, Mental Health Apps, Wearable Tech for Wellbeing.
Mental Health Across Diverse Populations – Youth and Adolescent Wellbeing, Elderly Mental Health and AI-driven Support, Workplace Stress and Burnout, Mental Health in Marginalized Communities
Holistic and Lifestyle Approaches – Creative Arts and Expressive Therapies, Mindfulness and Yoga, AI-powered Mental Wellness Tools, Exercise and Nutrition for Mental Health
Future of Mental Health – AI-driven Mental Health Innovations, Ethical AI and Data Privacy, Scalable and Sustainable Mental Health Models
Transforming Communities: Understanding Change in a Globalized World Globalization and Cultural Shifts – Migration and Urbanization, Identity and Heritage, Impact of Media and Technology
Sustainability and Resilience – Climate Adaptation, Sustainable Urban Development, Community-led Solutions
Economic and Workforce Transformation – Future of Work, Social Innovation, Digital Economy and Inclusion
Governance and Civic Engagement – Participatory Democracy, Digital Activism, Community Resilience
Advancing Social Work in a Changing World Social Justice and Intersectionality – Addressing Inequality, Advocacy for Marginalized Communities, Cultural Competence in Social Work, International Peace and Human Rights
Policy and Structural Interventions – Poverty and Homelessness Solutions, Mental Health and Wellbeing Policies, Global and Local Social Work Frameworks, Immigration and Refugee Crisis
Technology and Innovation in Social Work – Virtual and Tele-Social Work, AI and Data-Driven Interventions, Digital Literacy and Access
Education and Evolving Practice – Innovations in Social Work Training, Ethical Challenges in Modern Social Work, Community-based and Participatory Approaches
Resilience and Sustainable Social Work – Crisis Response and Disaster Management, Environmental and Climate Justice, Building Inclusive and Empowered Communities
Section 2: Languages and Literature
Sectional Theme: Evolution of Languages: Literature, Identity and Modernity
Sub Theme Sub Topics
Language, Identity, and Cultural Transformation Role of regional and indigenous languages in cultural identity
Colonial influences, language loss, and postcolonial identity formation
Multilingualism, hybrid languages, and code-switching in global societies
Endangered languages, revival movements, and linguistic preservation
Literature as a Chronicle of Linguistic Evolution Historical shifts in linguistic styles and expressions in literature
Emergence of hybrid languages (e.g., Hinglish, Spanglish) in contemporary writing
Role of translation in linguistic and cultural exchange
AI and digital transformation in creative writing and literary analysis
Modernity and the Digital Future of Languages Influence of social media, digital communication, and AI on language evolution
Linguistic homogenization vs. preservation in a globalized world
Future of languages in AI-driven societies (e.g., voice recognition, language learning apps)
Language policy, education, and the challenges of globalization
Section 3: Political Science, Public Administration and International Relations
Section Theme: Building Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Societies
Sub Theme Sub Topics
Geopolitics, and Public Policy in a Changing World Strengthening Democratic Institutions and Political Accountability
Geopolitical Power Shifts and Policy Implications
Climate Diplomacy and Sustainable Development Policies
Social Justice, Inclusion and Political Stability Addressing Inequality: Gender, Ethnicity and Marginalized Communities
Migration, Refugee Policies and Humanitarian Governance
Political Representation and Social Movements for Inclusive Policy Reforms
Nationalism, Populism and Their Impact on Political Stability
Governance, Policy Innovation and Institutional Resilience E-Governance and Digital Transformation in Public Administration
Crisis Management, Disaster Resilience and Policy Adaptation
Public-Private Partnerships for Sustainable Development
Ethical AI, Data Governance and Cybersecurity in Public Policy
Sustainable Development and Social Welfare Policies Urban Development, Smart Cities and Climate-Responsive Policies
Governance of Natural Resources and Environmental Justice
Policy Interventions for Poverty, Social Protection and Inclusive Growth
Equitable Access to Health, Education and Welfare Services
Diplomacy and Emerging Power Dynamics The Rise of Multipolarity and Shifting Global Alliances
International Law, Human Rights and Conflict Resolution
Economic Sanctions, Trade Wars and Sustainable Global Markets
Digital Sovereignty, Cyber security and International Policy Coordination
Climate Security, Migration and Humanitarian Challenges Environmental Security Issues in International Relations
Resource Conflicts and Global Strategies for Sustainability
Migration, Refugee Policies and Humanitarian Governance
Harmonizing National Sovereignty and Responsibilities
Section 4: History, Geography and Economics
Section Theme: Interconnections of History, Geography, and Economics: Shaping Societies and Futures
Sub Theme Sub Topics
Historical Transformations and Economic Systems Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions: Shaping Global History
Trade Networks, Colonialism and Post-War World Societies and economies
Nomadicism, Socialism, Capitalism and the emergence of the power politics
crisis and conflicts in History
Urbanization, Resource Conflicts and Environmental Adaptations
Cultural Heritage, Globalization and Sustainability Cultural Heritage and Economic Identity: legacies and intricacies
Global Trade from the Silk Road to the Digital Economy
Migration, Diasporas &cultural exchanges
Adaptation, Sustainability and Historical Lessons
Technological Interventions and the Future of humanity
Economic Transformations and Global Interdependencies Evolution of Commercial Economy: From Barter to the Digital Economy
Mercantalism, Colonialism, Capitalism, Industrialization and Global Economic paradigm Shifts
Urbanization and dynamics of Economic Growth
Financial crisis , Policy Interventions and Economic Resilience
Globalization, Labor Migration and Emerging Markets
Sustainability, Policy and Economic Development Climate Change, challenges, Environmental Adaptation and Economy
Resource Management, Circular Economies and Sustainable Growth
Cultural Heritage, Policies and Economic Identity
Policy Making Through Historical Lenses and Governance Reforms
Technological Interventions, AI and the Future of Economy
Sustainable Geographies, Climate Resilience, and Urban Futures Climate change, sustainability, and economic resilience
Urbanization, smart cities, and infrastructure development
Water, land, and food security in a changing world
Disaster risk reduction and resilient societies
Geopolitical and Economic Transformations in a Digital Era Migration, borders, and geopolitical challenges
Economic geographies, trade, and global development
Geospatial technologies and digital transformation
The future of work, connectivity, and global economies
Section 5: Education
Section Theme: Education in VUCA World
Sub Theme Sub Topics
Teacher Professional and Skill Development for VUCA World Empowering educators for teaching and learning in the VUCA world
Continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities for teachers
Support systems for teacher well-being and job satisfaction
Emphasis on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education
Opportunities and challenges in National Educational Policy 2020 Promotion of multilingualism and preservation of linguistic diversity and cross cultural Well being
Interplay of Economic and Educational Outcomes
Curricular reforms and competency-based assessment
Legal Studies and Education Policy formation
Sustainable Practices in Education
Opportunities for global partnerships in research, Technology, Social Mobility and Multinational Careers.
Innovative Pedagogical Practices for VUCA world Leveraging technology for personalized learning experiences
Interdisciplinary approaches to Education in VUCA World
Integration of AI, VR, AR, and other emerging technologies in education
Intersection of Culture and Language in Learning
Digital literacy and digital citizenship skills for sustaining in the VUCA world
Psychological scale validation of disruptive academic variables in the VUCA world
Section 6: Liberal and Creative Arts (Fine Arts, Multimedia, Music, Performing Arts, Film and Media Studies)
Section Theme: Empowering Artists, Enriching Communities and Enhancing Sustainability
Sub Theme Sub Topics
1. Empowering Artists Visual Art and Innovation – Contemporary Trends, Digital Art, Cross-cultural Influences, Animation and Multimedia Storytelling
Education and Skill Development – Creative Pedagogy, Technology in Arts, Curriculum Development, Virtual and Augmented Reality in Visual Arts, Musicology and Sound Studies
Entrepreneurship and Careers – Monetization, Intellectual Property, Creative Hubs, Sustainable Business Models in the Arts
Bridging Traditional Arts and Modern Technologies – Revitalizing Heritage Arts, Hybrid Art Forms, Tech-driven Artistic Practices, Theatre and Performing Arts in the Digital Age
2. Enriching Communities Art for Social Impact – Advocacy, Inclusion, Mental Health and Well-being, Interactive and Immersive Media, Classical Music in Cultural Healing
Public Engagement – Art history, Community Arts, Digital Participation, Folk and Indigenous Arts, Virtual Art Exhibitions
Accessibility in Performing Arts – Reaching Rural and Urban Communities, Inclusive Performances, Adaptive Technologies, Theatre for Social Change
Cultural Diplomacy – Globalization, Festivals, Heritage Preservation, Transmedia Storytelling, Classical Music as a Cultural Bridge
Heritage Meets Experimental Trends – Fusion of Traditional and Contemporary Styles, Experimental Art and Performance, Cultural Innovation in Music and Theatre
3. Enhancing Sustainability Sustainable Visual Arts and Design – Eco-friendly Materials, Upcycling, Ethical Sourcing, Digital Sustainability in Multimedia, Sustainable Practices in Stage and Set Design
Green Media and Film – Carbon Footprint, Sustainable Set and Stage Design, Virtual Production and AI in Filmmaking
Music, Performing Arts and Multimedia for Sustainability – Environmental Awareness, Acoustic Ecology, Indigenous Narratives, XR and Interactive Installations
Influence of Music in Cinematic Soundscapes – Evolution of Film Scores, AI in Music Production, Cross-cultural Sound Influences, Musicology in Film Composition
Rise of AI in Creative Processes – AI in Compositions, Scriptwriting, Set and Stage Design, Ethical Implications of AI in the Arts
Section 7: Journalism and Mass Communication
Section Theme: Media, Peace and Justice
Sub Theme Sub Topics
Media for Peace and Justice Peace Journalism and Ethical Reporting
Investigative Journalism and Legal Reforms
Media Literacy and Digital Advocacy
Technology, Human Rights and Free Expression AI, Social Media and Human Rights Monitoring
Cyber activism, Censorship and Press Freedom
Misinformation and Media Accountability
Representation and Social Harmony Diversity, Inclusivity and Marginalized Voices
Media Narratives and Social Cohesion
Entertainment Media and Stereotype Reduction
Governance, Policy and the Future of Media Ethical Journalism and Global Regulations
Media’s Role in Diplomacy and Public Policy
Emerging Technologies and Sustainable Journalism
Section 8: Fashion
Fashion Forward: Tradition, Technology and Sustainability in Global Textiles
Sub Theme Sub Topics
Heritage and Cultural Preservation in Textiles Traditional Textile Knowledge and Craftsmanship
Revival of Indigenous and Folk Textiles
Cultural Identity, Narratives, and Symbolism in Fashion
Cultural Intellectual Property Rights in Textiles
Technology and Innovation in Fashion Smart Textiles and Wearable Technology
AI-Driven Sustainable Production in Garment Manufacturing
Digital Fashion and Virtual Clothing
Technological Advancements in Textile Manufacturing
Sustainability and Circular Economy in Fashion Sustainable Material Innovation and Eco-friendly Fabrics
Water and Energy Efficiency in Textile Production
Circular Fashion Design and Zero-Waste Practices
Fair Trade, Ethical Sourcing and Supply Chain Transparency
Fashion Identity and Consumer Trends Intersection of Gender, Ethnicity and Social Class in Fashion
Evolution of Consumer Preferences and Sustainable Fashion Consumption
Fashion Marketing and Behavioral Trends
Role of AI in Predicting and Influencing Fashion Consumption
Future of Fashion Business and Global Markets Fast Fashion vs. Slow Fashion and Ethical Alternatives
Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Fashion and Textiles
Digital Retail, E-commerce and AI-Driven Personalization
Innovations in Fashion Education and Industry Training
Section 9: Physical Education
Section Theme: Holistic Approaches to Health, Yoga, and Well-being
Sub Theme Sub Topics
Inclusive sports, wellness and lifestyle management Yoga for Holistic Health
Sports Nutrition and Diet Management
Integrative Approaches to Wellness
Adaptive Physical Education for Inclusivity
Community Engagement in Physical Activity
Technology in sports Wearable Technology in Sports Performance
AI-driven Sports Analytics
Digital Interventions in Physical Education
E-Sports and Virtual Training
Psychological demands of sporting performance Cognitive Load in Competitive Sports
Mindfulness and Yoga in Athletic Training
Mental Resilience and Sports Performance
Psychophysiological Responses to Training
Evaluationary changes in physical health and well-being Impact of Physical Education on Lifestyle Diseases
Role of Yoga in Stress Management
Longitudinal Studies in Sports Science
Holistic Approaches to Athlete Health