This collection contains selected papers from the International Conference of Psychology 2021 (ICoPsy 2021) held in Malang, Indonesia on the 11^th of September 2021. This event was hosted by the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Negeri Malang.

The conference was held to address the questions of how the study of psychology can help people in different countries build happiness, potential barriers to nurturing wellbeing, how these barriers differ across countries and cultures, and how to promote optimism and hope during the difficult circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This KnE Social Sciences collection contains 30 peer-reviewed papers on psychology, education and related social studies. Well-being is examined within schools, universities, families and workplaces against the backdrop of COVID-19. Some of the researchers examine the detrimental impacts of stress, loneliness and family dysfunction on depression and procrastination. Others consider how supporting positive traits and assets such as gratitude, creativity, resilience and social support can promote self-confidence, academic performance and psychological wellbeing.

These papers will be of interest to academics, students or professionals who research or work in fields related to mental health, social care, economics, sociology, human resources, political science, or education.

Conference date:  11 September 2021
Location: Malang, Indonesia
Organizer: Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Negeri Malang
Editor: Prof. Dr. Fattah Hanurawan, M.Si., M.Ed.
Published: 28 January 2022
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the international research conference The 2nd International Conference on Meaningful Education (2nd ICMEd) held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia on the 3^rd-4^th of October 2020. This event was hosted by the Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.

The theme of this conference was “Developing Meaningful Education Towards Transforming Society 5.0 for the Betterment of Human Lives”. It was held to bring together academics, practitioners and independent researchers from various educational fields to share and exchange knowledge, practices, and ideas on areas related to education, particularly meaningful education.

This collection contains 56 peer-reviewed papers. The research covers topics such as challenges and approaches to online learning, and examining the self-efficacy, knowledge, skills and training-needs of teachers and school principals, while several papers cover efforts to examine and strengthen positive character traits of students such as humility and self-acceptance, and discourage aggression, bullying and procrastination. Other themes include supporting the education of children with special needs, disabilities and health issues, and empowering communities and promoting equal access to education for poor and vulnerable children. This research is set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, and includes philosophical, cultural and indigenous knowledge perspectives.

These papers will be of interest to academics, students and professionals researching or working on innovations or current issues related to educational policies, practices, technology, curriculum, instruction, leadership and management, or professional development at any educational level.

Conference date: 3–4 October 2020
Location: Yogyakarta, Indonesia 
Organizer: Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Editor: Dr. Puji Yanti Fauziah, M.Pd  
Published: 29 December 2021 
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the international research conference Economies of the Balkan and Eastern European Countries (EBEEC) held online on the 14^th-16^th of May 2021. This event was hosted by the Department of Finance and Accounting, International Hellenic University in Kavala, Greece and the Neapolis University Pafos, Cyprus.

The conference was held to discuss the issues of the economic crisis, along with its effects on European economies and societies, especially in Southeastern Europe, and the problems in the banking sector as well as in the sphere of finance.

This KnE Social Sciences collection contains 20 peer-reviewed papers. Topics include decision-making in the adoption of economic policies, development of economic indicators and modelling, drivers of economic and employee performance and entrepreneurship, and the impact of the economic crisis and COVID-19. Some papers evaluate national economic policymaking and performance while others are focused on particular industries, ranging from the automotive, maritime and food, to health, ICT and tourism industries.

These papers 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, or digitalization.

Conference date: 14–16 May 2021
Location: Kavala, Greece & Pafos, Cyprus
Organizer: International Hellenic University and the Neapolis University Pafos
Editors: Assistant Professor Persefoni Polychronidou, International Hellenic University, Greece; Professor Anastasios Karasavvoglou, International Hellenic University, Greece; Professor Pantelis Sklias, Neapolis University Pafos, Cyprus
Published: 30 November 2021
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the 4th International Research Conference on Economics and Business (IRCEB) held online on the 26^th-27^th of October 2020. This event was hosted by the Faculty of Economics, Universitas Negeri Malang.

The conference was held to build and expand the international collaborative network between academics, professionals, scientists and students, who came together to explore new advances in theoretical, experimental, and applied research on the conference’s topic: “The Potential Challenges and Prospects for Economics and Business in The New Normal.”

This KnE Social Sciences collection contains 40 peer-reviewed papers. The research examines topics such as how HR practices influence employee wellbeing, performance and turnover, how to maximize the impact of business marketing, and the factors that shape entrepreneurial motivation. Other papers focus on the context of COVID-19, for example investigating how best to design distance learning media to support students during COVID-19, and exploring strategies for how low-/middle-income countries and the industries within them can most effectively recover from the pandemic. There is also a strong social development contingent with papers discussing factors that influence poverty, the implementation of technology to enhance societal welfare, how social entrepreneurship can be fostered, and the importance of promoting a green economy.

These papers will be of interest to academics, students and professionals researching or working on business, economics, entrepreneurship, management, human resources, accounting, tourism, or education.

Conference date: 26–27 October 2020
Location: Malang, Indonesia
Organizer: Universitas Negeri Malang
Published: 14 July 2021
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the Academic International Conference on Literacy and Novelty (AICoLiN) held in Kudus, Indonesia on the 25^th–26^th of November 2020. This event was hosted by the Universitas Muria Kudus.

The conference was held as a celebration of the 40^th anniversary of Universitas Muria Kudus. It sought to strengthen academic relations among Universitas Muria Kudus, state and private universities in Indonesia and overseas, through developing expert contributions and joint research in the social and natural sciences.

This KnE Life Sciences collection contains 22 peer-reviewed papers on a broad variety of topics ranging from supporting the rights of children in the juvenile justice system and developing effective teaching materials for online learning during COVID-19, to evaluations of agricultural conditions and techniques, and analyses of accounting and financial management practices and their impacts.

These papers will be of interest to academics, students or professionals researching or working in education, economics, agriculture, psychology, engineering, law, communications, and management.

Conference date: 25–26 November 2020
Location: Kudus, Indonesia
Organizer: Universitas Muria Kudus
Published: 8 July 2021
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the International Conference on Art, Design, Education and Cultural Studies (ICADECS). This event was held in Malang, East Java, Indonesia on the 24^th of October, 2020, and was hosted by the Art and Design Department, Faculty of Letters, Universitas Negeri Malang.

The conference brought together researchers, practitioners, teachers and students to explore new research, innovations and ideas on how to support and promote art and culture during the COVID-19 pandemic and broader modern times.

This KnE Social Sciences collection contains 48 peer-reviewed papers. Topics include the design and production of souvenirs and apps to encourage tourism; analyses of traditional cultural practices ranging from dance and music to puppets, batik and woodcarving; and the development of online tools and approaches to support students during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in arts education.  

These papers will be of interest to academics, students and professionals researching or working on art, design, education and cultural studies.

Conference date: 24 October 2020
Location: East Java, Indonesia
Organizer: Universitas Negeri Malang
Published: 2 June 2021
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the 7th International Conference on Entrepreneurship (ICOEN), held in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia on the 22nd of October 2020. This event was hosted by the Universitas Ciputra Surabaya, Indonesia.

The purpose of the conference was to discuss the latest evidence and ideas on how to promote entrepreneurship and most effectively open and manage a business, in industries ranging from fashion and furniture to food products, tourist attractions and services such as transportation and event management.

This KnE Social Sciences collection contains 63 peer-reviewed papers. A primary focus of the papers is on how to motivate employees and attract and retain customers. Other topics include the influence of marketing and social media on business outcomes, the use of technology to enhance business practices, how to take advantage of market opportunities during COVID-19, and the design of entrepreneurship programmes in schools.

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

Conference date: 22 October 2020
Location: Surabaya, Indonesia
Organizer: Universitas Ciputra Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
Published: 22 March 2021
ISSN: 2518-668X

Indexing: The 7th International Conference on Entrepreneurship (ICOEN) conference proceedings are indexed in Web of Science (by Clarivate Analytics, formerly Thomson Reuters and ISI).

This collection contains selected papers from the Annual International Conference on Language and Literature (AICLL). This event was held in Medan, Indonesia on the 4th and 5th of November 2020, and was hosted by the Faculty of Literature, Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara (UISU), Medan, Indonesia.

The conference brought together academics from Indonesia and across the region to discuss the newest findings and innovations in language, literature and language teaching. The conference was particularly focused on examining the characteristics and use of language in varied areas of life, and on analyzing the effectiveness of different approaches for English language teaching.

This collection contains 60 peer-reviewed papers. Topics include analyses of the language style and structure, literary devices and underlying meanings in a wide variety of texts ranging from political speeches and text messages, to news broadcasts, social media, and literature; discussions of gender in literature, media and the classroom; language structure and pronunciation; determining the most effective methods for teaching English during COVID-19; the congruence of local community knowledge, language and cultural customs; and analyses of social conditions and social constructions through literature and film.

These papers will be of interest to academics, students and professionals researching or working on language, literature and language teaching.

Conference date: 4–5 November 2020
Location: Medan, Indonesia
Organizer: Faculty of Literature, Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara (UISU), Medan, Indonesia
Published: 11 March 2021
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the International Seminar on Language, Education and Culture (ISoLEC): New Ideas and Trends in Language, Education and Culture. The event was held in Malang, Indonesia on the 26th and 27th of September 2020, and was hosted by the Faculty of Letters, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia.

The purpose of this conference was to identify and share leading new research and insights in language, education and culture from academics within Indonesia and across the region. The conference placed special emphasis on the meaning of cultural practices and how to preserve them in a changing world, and the development of effective teaching models, particularly with regards to the shift to e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This collection contains 43 peer-reviewed papers. Topics include how technology can be most effectively used to promote learning; the development of effective educational techniques and approaches, particularly for teaching languages and about culture; traditional cultural practices and art, and their symbolism, preservation and transmission between generations; the influence of film and other media on society; and analyses of the evolution and use of local languages.

These papers will be of interest to academics, students and professionals researching or working on language, education and culture.

Conference date: 26–27 September 2020
Location: Malang, Indonesia
Organizer: Faculty of Letters, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
Published: 1 March 2021
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the Culture, Personality, Society in the Conditions of Digitalization: Methodology and Experience of Empirical Research Conference, held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, 19th-21st March 2020.

This event was jointly hosted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. The conference considered how digitalization is affecting culture, individuals and society as a whole – both in Russia and more globally. The spread of technology is impacting all spheres of human activity, creating qualitatively new types of interaction between individuals and social groups. At the same time, however, there is a generational gap in the uptake of these new technologies, ease of use, and ease of access. This is creating a digital divide which is, itself, having a further impact on Russian society and culture.

This collection contains 98 peer-reviewed papers exploring various elements surrounding the themes of culture and society’s digitalization. Topics include culture digitalization; education digitalization; artificial intelligence; the digital divide; politics digitalization; mass media; everyday life; and digital society.

These papers will be of interest to academics, students and professionals researching problems involving cultural responses to the digitalization of societies.

Conference date: 19–21 March 2020
Location: Yekaterinburg, Russia
Organizer: Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
Published: 21 January 2021
ISSN: 2518-668X