This special issue contains selected papers from the Indonesian Association for Public Administration Annual International Conference held in Padang, Indonesia on 26th-27th October 2023. This event was hosted by the Indonesian Association for Public Administration in collaboration with the Faculty of Social and Political Science, Universitas Andalas.

The conference was held to investigate the role of New Public Governance (NPG) models on Indonesia’s public administration systems. By bringing together leaders in the field, the conference explored this new model as a potential solution for the country’s strained public sector and social inequalities.

This KnE Social Sciences issue contains 48 peer-review articles on collaborative governance, state and non-state partnerships, and the impact of public administration on the fabric of society. As a middle-income country, Indonesia maintains a vibrant democratic system that serves to support its multi-ethnic population to the best of its capacity. Scholars in this issue analyse the different means by which the country has managed to achieve such status in an otherwise turbulent world by exploring its adoption of the NPG model of governance and working to increase collaboration between state and non-state actors. Researchers explore the impact of this model on a variety of social issues, including women’s empowerment, tourism, the role of digitalisation on societies, and immigration policies. 

These articles will be of interest to academics, students or professionals researching or working on technology adoption, public administration, public policy and political sciences, governance, economics, development, sociology, and communications.

Conference date: 26-27 October 2023
Location: Padang, Indonesia
Organizers: Indonesian Association for Public Administration and Faculty of Social and Political Science, Universitas Andalas.
Conference Editors: Lee Hye Kyoung, Hailmah Abdul Manaf, Mary Mangai Christopher Hood, Jesse William Campbell, Bevaola Kusumasari, Siska Sasmita, Enjat Munajat, Ahmad Buchari
Published: 19 March 2024
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the I-CALLED (International Conference on Culture, Arts, Languages, Literature, and Education) held Online on November 1-2, 2023. This event was hosted by the Faculty of Language and Arts Universitas Negeri Jakarta.

The conference was held to facilitate multidisciplinary dialogues on the importance of preserving tradition, culture, and heritage through art and education in a globalised world.

This KnE Social Sciences collection contains 21 peer-reviewed articles that explore holistic Indonesian education models and practices that focus on enriching the relationship between students and their heritage. By employing art in its many forms (whether through visual art, literature, film, or music), scholars and educators work to recentre connection, culture, language, and indigenous knowledge back into their class plans. By exploring these mediums, researchers in this collection are able to contextualise holistic education into the wider national ecosystem, as these shifts in mindsets could lead to improvements in a variety of industries and social relationships, whether when exploring how to improve tourism or facilitate more impactful social wellbeing amongst teenagers.

These papers will be of interest to academics, students or professionals researching or working on Culture, Arts, Languages, Literature, and Education.

Conference date: 1-2 November 2023
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Organizers: Faculty of Language and Arts Universitas Negeri Jakarta.
Published: 15 March 2024
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the 6^th International Conference on Education and Social Science Research (ICESRE) held in Semarang, Indonesia, on 5 October 2023. This event was hosted by Institute of Research and Community Service at Universitas PGRI Semarang.

The conference provided a forum for scholars and practitioners in the fields of education and social sciences to discuss the theoretical and practical implications of digitalising education and its impact on the learning and welfare of students in Industry 4.0. 

This KnE Social Sciences collection contains 68 peer-review articles that reflect on the role that technology plays inside and outside of the classroom. Technology has become an essential aspect of young peoples’ lives, whether in the early stages of education or nearing the end of their academic careers. With initiatives like the Metaverse leading us into a future where the very essence of social engagement may become digitalised, some researchers in this collection look to explore the impact that said technologies could have on the emotional and mental wellbeing of students, as well as their relationship to the world. Scholars also explore the different ways that technologies such as AI and social media could increase student awareness of issues like climate change, gender equality, and localised small business support.

These papers will be of interest to academics, students or professionals researching or working on education, language and literature, economics and business, management, psychology, sociology, law, STEM Education, technology for teaching and learning, information technology, and other topics relates to social science.

Conference date: 5 October 2023
Location: Semarang, Indonesia
Organizers: Institute of Research and Community Service at Universitas PGRI Semarang
Conference Editors: Muhtarom, Entika Fani Prastikawati, Ibnu Fatkhu Royana ,Sutrisno, Agnita Siska Pramasdyahsari
Published: 12 March 2024
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the 6th International Research Conference on Economics and Business (IRCEB) held in Malang, Indonesia on November 3rd, 2022. This event was hosted by the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Malang.

The conference was organised to reflect on the relationship between digital advancements and social development, showcasing the practical ways that technology and social policy can intersect to solve some of society’s greatest challenges.

This KnE Social Sciences collection contains 60 peer-review articles on the areas of economics, management, and accounting. The collection addresses digital transformation through three major thematic strands: environmental, social, and economic development. Each theme is explored through both practical case studies and theoretical frameworks that critically explore the many ways that technology has been used to facilitate social innovations and improved quality of life for all.

These papers will be of interest to academics, students or professionals researching or working on economics, business, and, accounting.

Conference date: 3 November 2022
Location: Malang, Indonesia
Organizers: Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Malang
Conference Editors: Agus Hermawan, Ahmad Suwanan, Dediek Kurniawan, Vidya Purnamasari, Lustina Prastiwi, Hari Wahyono, Sheerad Sahid, Serra Yurtkoru, Derry Wijaya, Moises Seriño, Jumadil Saputra, Imam Mukhlis, Thomas Soseco, Tamat Sarmidi, Saliya De Silva
Published: 24 January 2024
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection comprises selected papers from the 1^st Raden Intan International Conference on Shari'a and Law, which took place in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, from June 19^th to 21^st, 2023. The event was hosted by the Faculty of Syariah, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung.

This conference was held to bring together leaders in modern Islamic jurisprudence to explore the intersections of Islamic Law with the evolving landscape of technological advancements in Society 5.0.

This collection contains 60 peer-reviewed papers that explore Islamic Law within a modern context. Society 5.0 has brought on several advancements and shifts in the way that we interact with systems and each other, both in the private and public sphere. While these developments certainly have the potential to help humanity develop more productive and efficient ways of existence, Muslim legal experts have recently emphasised the importance of maintaining a strong exchange between religious tradition and modern societal infrastructures. From constitutional and family law to Halal industry practices and gender relations, this collection dives into multiple facets of a functioning society and debates the need for Islamic Law to remain adaptable to evolving technological trends and their influence on our systems and relationships.

These papers will be highly valuable for academics, students, and professionals engaged in research or practical work related to various aspects of Islamic Law, with a specific focus on Islamic Constitutional Law, Family Law, and Islamic Economic Law.

Conference date: 19-21 June 2023
Location: Bandar Lampung, Indonesia
Organizers: Faculty of Syariah, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung
Conference Editors: Yusuf Baihaqi (Universitas Islam Raden Intan Lampung, Indonesia), Asmuliadi Lubis (Universiti Malaya, Malaysia), Agus Hermanto, Ahmad Fauzan, Hasanuddin Muhammad, M. Yasin Al Arif, Dani Amran Hakim, Muslim (Universitas Islam Raden Intan Lampung, Indonesia).
Published: 11 January 2024
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the 4th International Conference on Law Reform (4th INCLAR) held in Malang, East Java, Indonesia on July 21-23, 2023. This event was hosted by the Faculty of Law, University of Muhammadiyah Malang.

This conference was held to bring together legal experts to address the need for legal reforms in the digital age, as people, institutions, and governments continue to experience new implications around the use of technology in our everyday lives.

This collection contains 91 peer-reviewed papers which delve into the influence of digital technologies and infrastructures within a multitude of legal frameworks. Technology is being introduced to every aspect of life, whether on the individual level in the form of social media platforms, institutionally in the form of online banking systems, or on a global level with drone warfare or cyber-attacks on foreign lands. These rapidly evolving technologies continue to change the way we engage with each other and existing systems, thereby requiring legal frameworks to evolve alongside them. The papers presented in this collection aim to address these very needs by exploring a multitude of reforms needed within legal philosophies and practices within environmental law, human rights law, business and bankruptcy law, criminal law, and international law, to name a few. 

These papers will be of interest to academics, students or professionals researching or working on law, social science, Islamic studies, human rights and public health.

Conference date: 21 – 23 July 2023
Location: Malang, Indonesia
Organizers: Faculty of Law, University of Muhammadiyah Malang.
Conference Editors: Nur Putri Hidayah, Isdian Anggraeny, Sholahuddin Al Fatih, Tongat, Fernando Arlettaz, Oliver Fuo, Nor Anita Abdullah, Nur Rohim Yunus, Abdullah Saeed, Kholis Roisah, Irma Cahyaningtyas, Dewa Gede Sudika Mangku, Fifik Wiryani, Hikmahanto Juwana, Sonny Zulhuda, Muhammad Fauzan, Abdurrahman Raden Aji Haqqi, Abdul Kadir Jaelani, Muhammad Bahrul Ulum
Published: 5 January 2024
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the The 3^rd International Conference on Humanities Education, Law and Social Sciences held in Makassar, Indonesia on 22 – 23 June 2023. This event was hosted by the Himpunan Sarjana Pendidikan Ilmu-Ilmu Sosial Indonesia (HISPISI)in Collaboration with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law Universitas Negeri Makassar.

The conference was held to bring researchers, academics and policymakers together to reflect on the future of social sciences within the era of Society 5.0, and the ethical consequences of research done within this field. As scientific objectives and methodologies shift with technological advancements and social development, growing concerns around the social and moral responsibilities of researchers within the conference incite crucial discussions that address these concerns.

This KnE Social Sciences collection contains 118 peer-review papers that offer three broad types of original research. The first type of research deals with inefficient and inequitable models of research that often favour some academic voices and models over others. The second type of research offers solutions to these issues via a range of methodological approaches to social science research, focusing on issues such as plagiarism, e-learning models, and diversity and cultural exchange within academic spaces. The final segment portrays practical examples of how cultural and socially conscious research methods can be implemented to produce quality research, by exploring a variety of topical examples including poverty alleviation, wedding traditions in a globalised world, and community resilience during times of natural disaster. Collectively, these articles contribute to the broader discussions around the roles and responsibilities of social sciences in an exponentially changing world. 

These papers will be of interest to academics, students or professionals researching or working on field of social science.

Conference date: 22 – 23 June 2023
Location: Makassar, Indonesia
Organizers: Himpunan Sarjana Pendidikan Ilmu-Ilmu Sosial Indonesia (HISPISI)and  Faculty of Social Sciences and Law Universitas Negeri Makassar.
Conference Editors: Jumadi Sahabuddi, Supradi Torro, Ansari Saleh Ahmar, Dyan Paramitha Darmayanti, Bahri, Muhammad Darwis and Sitti Hardiyanti Arhas
Published: 3 January 2024
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the International Conference on Environmental, Social and Governance (ICESG 2022) held in Kuching, Malaysia on 1^st – 2^nd December 2022. This event was hosted by Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS. The conference invited researchers, academics, educators, practitioners, and consultants within the field of environmental and social governance to discuss and debate some of the latest innovations in the theory and practice of sustainable living.

The KnE Social Sciences collection contains 52 peer-reviewed articles based on papers presented at this conference, exploring sustainability through people, planet and profit. This collection offers insights into the multifaceted definitions of sustainability, beyond the mainstream understanding of work within the field of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), exclusively dedicated to the protection of natural resources. The articles discuss strategic technological solutions and approaches to countering threats of inequality, injustice, and stagnation within existing systems of power. Scholars explore models of change that reflect sustainable solutions in every domain of social life, emphasising the integral role of leaders in these spaces whether in government buildings, workplaces, universities, schools, home life, or the human psyche. By approaching sustainable solutions through a multipronged approach, this collection offers revolutionary insights into the ways that institutional and individual members of society can continue to play a part in changing our world for the better.

These papers will be of interest to academics, students or professionals researching or working on areas of ESG.

Conference date: 1 - 2 December 2022
Location: Kuching, Malaysia
Organizers: Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
Conference Editors: Fong Woon Lai
Published: 7 December 2023
ISSN: 2518-668X

This special issue contains selected papers from the International research conference Social and Humaniora Research Symposium (SoRes) held in Bandung, Indonesia on 18^th October 2022. This event was hosted by the Universitas Islam Bandung.

The conference brought together key educators, policy makers and civil society organisers to discuss cultural, structural, and practical issues from an Islamic perspective. By approaching innovation in social policy and practice through religious philosophy and teachings, the contributors to this collection seek to use Islamic cultural mores to frame and inform interdisciplinary responses to some of Indonesia's most pressing social issues.

This KnE Social Sciences special issue contains 139 peer-reviewed articles that explore various aspects of Indonesian society through an Islamic lens. From early-childhood education to entrepreneurship, law making to the power of new media, the scholars in this issue propose innovative solutions to existing problems and challenges, enabling policymakers to view policy through the eyes of their citizens and develop a society that caters to the needs of its people.

These articles will be of interest to academics, students, and professionals researching or working on contemporary changes and development in political, social, and religious studies, especially from Islamic Perspectives.

Conference date: 18 October 2022
Location: Bandung, Indonesia
Organizers: Universitas Islam Bandung
Conference Editors: Lina Jamilah, Tasya Aspiranti, Alhamuddin, Dadi Ahamadi and Robbi Rahim
Published: 30 October 2023
ISSN: 2518-668X