This collection contains selected papers from the international research conference IAPA 2022 International Conference and International Indonesia Conference on Interdisciplinary Studies (IICIS) held in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia on 28^th October 2022. This event was hosted by the Indonesian Association for Public Administration (IAPA) in collaboration with the Faculty of Social and Political Science, Universitas Lampung.

The world has entered a recovery phase following the catastrophic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although some places are still fighting the pandemic, in many countries the tagline of ‘the new normal era’ has surfaced in various global summits and political discussions as the focus shifts onto the adaptability of government and society with regards to reconstructive activities. This has led to some positive outcomes following the pandemic, such as the numerous innovations in the digital sector, which are stimulating the global digital economy, encouraging agile governance models, and supporting massive social media growth. 

This KnE Social Sciences conference was held to investigate this trend, looking at the growth and impact of digitalization on government, business, and the wider society. This collection contains 47 peer-review papers on public administration, governance, and public administration.  Topics include digital society; rights and governance; digital economy and business; digital infrastructure and adoption; digital literacy; private information data security; global governance, economy and institutions; innovation and bureaucracy; digitalization and social impact; leadership and public trust; and disaster management.

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

Conference date: 28^th October 2022
Location: Bandar Lampung, Indonesia
Organizers: The Indonesian Association for Public Administration (IAPA) in collaboration with the Faculty of Social and Political Science, Universitas Lampung
Editors: Arizka Warganegara, Dodi Faedlulloh, Lizan Perante-Calina, Bevaola Kusumasari, Tauchid Komara Yuda, Desy Hariyati
Published: 6 March 2023
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the International research conference 2nd Paris Van Java International Seminar on Health, Economics, Social Science and Humanities (PVJ-ISHESSH 2021) held in Bandung, Indonesia on 15^th–16^th June 2021. This event was hosted by the Universitas Muhammadiyah Tasikmalaya.

This KnE Social Sciences collection contains a broad array of papers exploring a number of disciplines, as the conference showcased leading Indonesian research in multiple fields. Topics include Public Health, Health Administration, Pharmacy, Nursing, Midwifery, Hospitality, Psychology, Communication, Economics, Education, Government Studies, International Relations, Law, Political Studies, Art & Linguistics, Religious Studies, and Sociology.

These papers will be of interest to academics, students or professionals researching or working in the industry, and civil society organizations.

Conference date: 15^th–16^th June 2021
Location: Bandung, Indonesia
Organizer: Universitas Muhammadiyah Tasikmalaya
Editors: Sofia Februanti, Nurmaini Ginting, Muhammad Darwis, Rizky Ariaji, Jumadil Saputra, Yi Ying, Gamal Abdul Nasir Zakaria, Puspa Liza Ghazali, Mustafa Mamat, Budi Hendrawan, Mujiarto
Published: 3 March 2023
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the International Conference on Politics, Social, and Humanities Sciences held in Purwokerto, Indonesia on 12-13 October 2022. The event was hosted by the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman.

The conference was held to discuss three main intersections in global policy: the challenges of current global transformations; changes in the interactions between state and non-state actors during the global disruptive era, and responses to the challenges posed by post-pandemic transformations.

This KnE Social Sciences collection contains 45 peer-reviewed articles on social and political sciences, and humanities. The COVID-19 pandemic was a sizable pressure point for governments across the world, who rushed to develop new policies that would protect their citizens while also combatting economic fallout due to social distancing policies and work-from-home mandates. These articles reflect on the success of government policies in responding to a range of issues including COVID-19 vaccine refusal, SME advancement, religious resurgence and poverty reduction. The goal of this conference was to better understand the role of institutional policy and law in managing crises and protecting the humanistic and economic interests of its society.

These articles will be of interest to academics, students, or professionals researching or working on social, political, and cultural issues.

Conference date: 12^th–13^th October 2022
Location: Purwokerto, Indonesia
Organizer: Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
Editor: Hariyadi Hariyadi
Published: 24 February 2023
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the 2nd International Conference on Science and Its Applications “Sustainable Innovation in Natural Science, Economic and Business Science, and Social Science” (2nd ICOSIAS 2021) held in Kendari, South East Sulawesi Indonesia on the 11^th of December 2021 and was hosted by the Research and Outreach Institute of Halu Oleo University.

The conference was held to showcase how innovations in social sciences, arts and humanities can be used and applied to sustainable development.

This KnE Social Sciences collection contains 28 peer-reviewed papers in the field of natural science, economics and business science, as well as social sciences. The research presented celebrates a more holistic definition of sustainability. While understanding that ecological protection and prevention are key, the research showcases why society cannot successfully produce a sustainable strategy without prioritising social justice and equity in its mission. Language barriers in the Global South, gender empowerment, education, and children’s rights are all presented as key caveats to the success of the global sustainability movement, while continued developments in environmental sciences continue to be explored.

These papers will be of interest to academics, students or professionals researching or working in the fields of natural science, economic and business science, and social science.

Conference date: 11^th December 2021
Location: Kendari, Indonesia
Organizer: Research and Outreach Institute of Halu Oleo University
Editors: Muhammad Zamrun Firihu, H. La Aba, Arifuddin Mas’ud, Herman, La Tarifu, Jamiluddin and Ahmad Marhadi
Published: 17 February 2023
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the Economies of the Balkan and Eastern European Countries Conference. The event was held in Florence, Italy on the 20^th–22^nd of May 2022, and was jointly hosted by the University of Florence (Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine), the Meyer Children’s Hospital, and the International Hellenic University (Department of Finance and Accounting).

The purpose of this conference was to discuss the ongoing economic crisis and its effects on European economies and societies, with a particular emphasis on South-Eastern Europe. Border issues affecting the banking and finance sectors in the region were also explored.  

This KnE Social Sciences contains 30 peer-reviewed papers. Topics include the impact of Covid-19 on banking sectors, the financial implications of environmental protectionism and corporate social responsibility, and alternative and non-traditional methods to identify new revenue sources and reduce unemployment.  

This issue will be of interest to academics, students, and professionals researching or working on monetary policy, finance, banking entrepreneurship, employment, health economics, innovation, rural development, tourism, digitalisation.

Conference date: 20^th–22^nd May 2022
Location: Florence, Italy
Organizer: the University of Florence, the Meyer Children’s Hospital, the International Hellenic University
Editors:  Professor Anastasios Karasavvoglou, Associate Professor Persefoni Polychronidou, Professor Niccolò Persiani
Published: 1 February 2023
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the 5^th International Conference on Education and Social Science Research (ICESRE) held virtually on the 5^th of October 2022, and organised by the Institute of Research and Community Service at the Universitas PGRI Semarang, Indonesia.

The main purpose of this conference was to discuss the latest advances in the various sub-fields of education and social sciences within a globalized world.

This KnE Social Sciences collection contains 74 peer-reviewed articles examining different methods of enhancing and facilitating the development of professional academic cultures. Researchers contributing to this collection evaluate various ways in which cultures of learning can be enhanced, placing particular emphasis on the role of technology in education in a post-pandemic society. Relationships between students, teachers, academic organisations, and political institutions are central to the research shared in this collection, which explores a series of solutions to a safer, more open, and more effective learning environment.

These papers will be of interest to academics, students, and professionals researching or working in the fields of education, language and literature, economics and business, management, psychology, sociology, and law.

Conference date: 5 October 2022
Location: Semarang, Indonesia
Organizer: Institute of Research and Community Service at the Universitas PGRI Semarang
Editors: Mega Novita, Nor Fadila Amin, Yulingga Nanda Hanief, Tri Yuniningsih, Ibnu Fatkhu Royana, Entika Fani Prastikawati, Reza Rachmadtullah, Ali Mujahidin, Sugeng Maryanto
Published: 21 December 2022
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the International Conference of Psychology 2022 (ICoPsy 2022) held in Malang, Indonesia on the 13th of August 2022, and was hosted by the Faculty of Psychology at the Universitas Negeri Malang.

The main goal of this conference was to uncover and evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on the global psyche, considering both the lingering effects of the pandemic on those it affected and exploring various methods to overcome the challenges it presented.

This KnE Social Sciences collection contains 30 peer-reviewed papers on the psychological, educational and social impacts of the pandemic. Whether discussing the evolution of educational systems, workplace cultures, child development, family relationships, or the role of COVID-19 in the development of digital literacy, the effects of the pandemic remain palpable to researchers across the field.

These papers will be of interest to academics, students, or professionals who research or carry out research and scientific applications related to education, health, society, industry, and organization as well as clinical and developmental aspects.

Conference date: 13 August 2022
Location: Malang, Indonesia
Organizer: Faculty of Psychology at the Universitas Negeri Malang
Editors: Rakhmaditya Dewi Noorrizki, Femmi Nurmalitasari, Ulfa Masfufah, Yaumul Rahmi, Helga Graciani Hidajat
Published: 21 November 2022
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the Science and Technology Research Symposium (Social Sciences Track). The Symposium was held in Bandung, Indonesia on the 15^th of September 2021, and was hosted by the Institute of Research and Community Service (LPPM Universitas Islam Bandung, Unisba).

Organised to bring scientists, engineers, practitioners, students, researchers and policy makers together, the Symposium facilitated the exchange of ideas and discussion of new developments relating to science and technology innovations impacting social sciences across the region.

This KnE Social Sciences collection contains 27 peer-reviewed papers. Key themes include the use of digital learning tools in high schools; environmentally friendly approaches in office environments with regards to manufacturing, waste management, and energy efficiency; and technological developments undertaken as part of Indonesia’s Industrial Revolution 4.0 initiative.

These papers will be of interest to academics, students or professionals researching or working in the fields of information technology, social sciences and humanities.

Conference date: 15 September 2021
Location: Bandung, Indonesia
Organizer: Institute of Research and Community Service (LPPM Universitas Islam Bandung, Unisba)
Editors: Neni Sri Imaniyati, Lina Jamilah, Dadi ahmadi, Alhamuddin, Robbi Rahim
Published: 8 November 2022
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the 3rd International Conference on Geography and Education (ICGE). The event was held in Malang, Indonesia on the 29 of July 2021, and was hosted by Department of Geography, Universitas Negeri Malang.

The conference was held to bring together scientists, teachers, and practitioners from the different branches of social sciences with special focus on environmental science, geography and education.

This KnE Social Sciences collection contains 43 peer-reviewed papers covering a host of different topics. The conference topics reflect many of the major issues concerning environmentalists and sustainability researchers today, highlighting the ways in which an interdisciplinary approach can be taken to achieve a more environmentally sustainable future. Engineers, social scientists, and geologists alike can all pull from this body of work to inform their own research and bring them closer to achieving their goals for sustainable development.

These papers will be of interest to academics, students and professionals researching or working on environmental Science, geography, and education.

Conference date: 29 July  2021
Location: Malang, Indonesia
Organizer: Department of Geography, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
Editors: Listyo Yudha Irawan, Ravinesh Rohit Prasad, Dr. Ariane Utomo, Ifan Deffinika, Dicky Arinta, Alfi Sahrina, Fatiya Rosyida, Muhammad Lukman Hakim, Oktiyas Muzaky Luthfi, Muhammad Izzudin
Published: 12 October 2022
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the 3rd International Conference on Law Reform (3rd INCLAR) held virtually on the 22^nd–23^rd of July 2022. This event was hosted by the Faculty of Law, University of Muhammadiyah Malang.

The conference was held to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Indonesian legal and judicial systems.

This KnE Social Sciences collection contains 59 peer-reviewed articles analysing the latest political and legal reforms introduced in Indonesia to combat the COVID-19 health emergency. In addition, studies examine human rights fulfilment, compliance with international and Indonesian health laws, and handling of economic crises and corruption as a consequence of the pandemic.

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

Conference date: 22–23 July 2022
Location: Virtual
Organizer: Faculty of Law, University of Muhammadiyah Malang
Chief Editor: Isdian Anggraeny
Published: 4 October 2022
ISSN: 2518-668X