This collection contains selected papers from the Second Economics, Law, Education and Humanities International Conference (ELEHIC-2021) held in Padang, Indonesia on the 14^th and 15^th of October 2021. This event was hosted by the Universitas Bung Hatta, Indonesia.

The conference was held to discuss the latest evidence and perspectives on topics spanning across business, education, literature and the use of technology therein, the key theme being the implications of COVID-19 on finance, businesses and education in Indonesia.   

This KnE Social Sciences collection contains 36 peer-reviewed papers on a wide range of topics. Several researchers investigate the teaching methodologies adopted by Indonesian schools during the pandemic and their effectiveness. Others discuss challenges faced by businesses, specifically SMEs, and an ideal business strategy to cope with the situation. One of the researchers assesses the usage and meanings of metaphors in a television series, while another explains the influence of euphemism and dysphemism on the Malay dialect of Kampar, Malaysia.

These papers will be of interest to academics, students and professionals researching or working in the fields of education, linguistics, politics, economics and finance.

Conference date: 22 March 2022
Location: Padang, Indonesia
Editor: Dr. Yusrita Yanti, M. Hum
Organizer: Universitas Bung Hatta, Indonesia
Published: 22 March 2022
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the international research conference 2021 Annual Conference of Indonesian Association for Public Administration (IAPA 2021) held in Surakarta, Indonesia on October 27^th 2021. This event was hosted through a collaboration between the Indonesian Association for Public Administration and Faculty of Social and Political Science, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia.

This conference was held to discuss recent ideas, evidence and issues on the intersection of the use of IT advances and public administration in a changing world. The conference considered a range of perspectives, from governance to gender, and situated the discussions with the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This KnE Social Sciences collection contains 61 peer-reviewed papers on governance and public policy. One of the main areas examined by the researchers is the implementation of technology for electronic public services. Other researchers evaluate government policy responses to COVID-19 from restrictions to support for particular populations and elements of the economy. Further studies consider topics ranging from disaster preparedness and communication and media strategies, to developing cultural and eco-tourism and tax system reforms. A major theme discussed is efforts to work towards fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals, through programmes that aim to alleviate poverty, empower communities, implement inclusive education, improve food security and promote a sustainable environment.

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, communications, education and public health.

Conference date: 27 October 2021
Location: Surakarta, Indonesia
Organizer: Indonesian Association for Public Administration and Faculty of Social and Political Science, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia
Senior Editor: Bevaola Kusumasari
Chief Editor: Rino A. Nugroho
Editors: Septyanto G. Prakoso, Alex Brilliantes, Lili Pang
Published: 15 March 2022
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (ICHSS 2021) held in Bekasi, Indonesia on October 26^th-27^th 2021. This event was hosted by the Faculty of Humanities at President University in Indonesia.

This conference was held to discuss the latest research bridging across topics in the humanities and social sciences. Key themes included identity and perceptions thereof, conflict and acceptance, and how we can move forward from COVID-19 in ways that support people’s wellbeing and the economy.  

This KnE Social Sciences collection contains 14 peer-reviewed papers and 2 abstracts on the humanities and social sciences, conducted in or about Indonesia, Japan, China and the Middle East. Researchers investigate a wide range of topics from effective teaching practices, and policies promoting food security and sustainability, to religious extremism and tolerance, and how literature and the media can be analysed to understand social conditions and public discourse. COVID-19, as the omnipresent threat, is a common factor in this research, with studies evaluating responses to the pandemic, and examining the impact of COVID-19 on development projects, tourism, education and the economy.

These papers will be of interest to academics, students or professionals researching or working on topics in the humanities and social sciences such as education, development, English literature, public health, tourism, economics, security, radicalism, communication, and other social, political and cultural fields.

Conference date: 26–27 October 2021
Location: Bekasi, Indonesia
Organizer: Faculty of Humanities, President University, Indonesia
Editor: Dr. Fahlesa Munabari
Published: 10 March 2022
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the international conference Integration Processes in the Russian and International Research Domain: Experience and Prospects held in Petrozavodsk, Russia on October 7^th-8^th, 2021. This event was hosted by the Karelian Research Centre (KarRC) of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS).

This conference was held as a dedication to the 75th anniversary of KarRC RAS. It provided an opportunity to showcase the integration processes of interdisciplinarity, interactions with educational institutions and international activities. The conference brought together researchers from KarRC RAS and their colleagues from other scientific organizations focusing on the processes of integration in the natural sciences and humanities.

This KnE Social Sciences collection contains 25 peer-reviewed papers on interdisciplinary basic and applied research in different areas of science, essentially exploring what we know about people and the environment, and our place within it. Several researchers assess biodiversity or present their findings on underlying zoological and ecological characteristics. Others discuss the existing and potential methodological and legal frameworks for monitoring and protecting wildlife and the environment. This is balanced with the papers of researchers who instead focus on local populations and cultural groups, to understand their history, socioeconomics and cultural practices, and how their identities are formed and perceived by themselves and others.   

These papers will be of interest to academics, students or professionals researching or working in zoology, botany, ecology, earth sciences, law, anthropology, history, economics, political science, linguistics, sociology, or more broadly in the natural sciences, humanities or interdisciplinary approaches.

Conference date:  7–8 October 2021
Location: Petrozavodsk, Russia
Organizer: Karelian Research Centre (KarRC), Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS)
Editor: Bakhmet O.N.
Published: 11 February 2022
ISSN: 2518-668X

This collection contains selected papers from the XXIV International Conference "Culture, Personality, Society in the Conditions of Digitalization: Methodology and Experience of Empirical Research" named after professor L.N. Kogan and held in Yekaterinburg, Russia on the 19th-21st March 2021. This event was hosted by the Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, and by the Institute of Modern Management Technologies.

The conference was held to bring together researchers and practitioners to discuss the latest evidence and perspectives on the digitalisation of the social and political sphere, particularly within the context of globalisation.

This KnE Social Sciences collection contains 20 peer-reviewed papers on sociology and political science. Several researchers examine the digital sphere as a means of enhancing and promoting cultural products and identities. Others consider perspectives on political structures and tensions, and challenges in higher education in a digital world. Another key theme is ethical questions surrounding the digital space and technology: who is responsible for their security and the assessment of risks? What affects ethical conduct in virtual communication? And how is the expansion of technologies changing us as humans?

These papers will be of interest to academics, students or professionals researching or working in sociology, political science, education, anthropology or philosophy.

Conference date:  19–21st March 2021
Location: Yekaterinburg, Russia
Organizer: Ural Federal University
Editor: Elena Grunt
Published: 4 February 2022
ISSN: 2518-668X

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