Jakarta International Conference on Social Science and Humanities (JICoSSH 2026)

JICoSSH26 Conference GRID (1).png Jakarta International Conference on Social Science and Humanities (JICoSSH 2026) A Successful Virtual Academic Gathering on Social Science and Humanities Has Concluded! The Jakarta International Conference on Social Science and Humanities (JICoSSH 2026) was successfully held on October 14, 2026. Conducted entirely virtually via Zoom, the conference was organized by the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Jakarta (UPN Veteran Jakarta), in collaboration with the Research Synergy Foundation. The event brought together global scholars, researchers, and practitioners to exchange interdisciplinary scientific research and discourse across the social sciences and humanities. Centered around the grand theme, “Navigating Global Disruption: Social Resilience and Human Agency in a Rapidly Changing World,” the conference invited participants to examine how societies and individuals adapt, resist, and thrive amid accelerating social, political, economic, and technological change. Virtual Conference via Zoom — October 14, 2026 Opening Ceremony and Global Research Introduction The event commenced with participant login and a welcoming address, expertly guided by the event moderator, Santi Rahmawati, S.T., M.S.M., Founder & Chief Operating Officer of Research Synergy Foundation, and the Master of Ceremony, Finna Zephyrine, Managing Director of Scholarvein, Research Synergy Foundation. 5.png Following the national anthem "Indonesia Raya" and "Mars Bela Negara," the Welcome Remarks were delivered 2.png by Musa Maliki, Ph.D., Vice Dean III of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Jakarta, Indonesia. 3.png The program then transitioned to a Global Research Ecosystem Introduction presented by Associate Professor Dr. Hendrati Dwi Mulyaningsih, S.E., M.M., Co-Conference Chair of JICoSSH 2026 and Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Research Synergy Foundation. An e-group photo captured the international assembly of attendees to conclude the opening session. 7.png Keynote Session & Mini Workshop The morning featured foundational academic insights from a distinguished keynote speaker, 4.png Professor Dr. Severin Hornung from the Institute of Psychology, University of Innsbruck, Austria, and Co-Founder of the Innsbruck Group on Critical Research in Work and Organizational Psychology (I-CROP). His keynote, titled "Social Science in Global Disruption: Time for a Critical Turn," invited participants to critically reflect on the role of the social sciences amid today's global challenges. Additionally, attendees participated in a highly valuable mini-workshop titled "Utilizing Trinka AI for the Research Desk." This session was led by Radwa El-Khatib, Customer Success Strategist & AI Research Solutions Expert at Enago, providing practical academic tools for the participants. Academic Parallel Presentations Following a lunch break featuring the JICoSSH 2026 agenda and institutional profile videos of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) UPN Veteran Jakarta and Research Synergy Foundation, the academic online presentations began. 6.png The sessions were conducted across the Main Room and two Breakout Rooms, expertly guided by Session Chairs: Dr. Nursuria Binti Mahrif (Universiti Teknologi MARA Sarawak, Malaysia), Dr. Bibi Jan Mohamed Ayyub, PBM., BBM(L) (Founder of NOCP, BTC and Co-founder of Club HEAL, Singapore), and Dr. Seyfeddin Neslinebi (Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Turkey). Research presentations in this session covered critical tracks including: Gender Studies International Relations Cultural Studies Sociology Psychology Law Political Science Economics Presenters discussed a wide range of contemporary issues, from gender construction in international conflict and Gen Z digital activism to cyberbullying and mental health, youth privacy in the AI age, circular economy governance, and the quality of local democracy. Awarding and Closing Ceremony The conference officially wrapped up with the awarding of Certificates of Presentation and a final Awarding Ceremony recognizing Best Presentation, Best Paper, and Session Chairs. The event was then brought to a close with concluding remarks delivered by Musa Maliki, Ph.D., Vice Dean III of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), UPN Veteran Jakarta. 1.png Conference Awards & Recognitions JICoSSH 2026 Awards BEST PAPER Title: “Gender Construction in Israeli and Iranian Ideology: Its Impact on War and Peace Policies” Authors: Nisa Khoerunisa and Ridwan Sinara Affiliation: Department of Political Science, Universitas Siliwangi, Indonesia The Best Paper Award is granted based on a rigorous peer-review process and thorough evaluation by the JICoSSH 2026 Scientific Review Committee, considering originality, methodological rigor, relevance to the conference theme, and academic contribution. BEST ACADEMIC PRESENTATION Salsabila FNU — Padjadjaran University, Indonesia Sreekala Gopi — CMR University, India Riko Riyanda — Universitas Andalas, Indonesia See You at the Next Academic Agenda! The conclusion of JICoSSH 2026 marked the completion of highly impactful academic exchanges. The virtual gathering provided an essential platform for scholars to advance research in the social sciences and humanities, strengthening global research ecosystems and forging new collaborative pathways. Conference Website: https://jicossh.id/