We are pleased to invite you to attend the 40th International RAIS Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities organized by the Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies (RAIS), which will be held hybrid (on-site and online) at American University in Washington, DC, USA, on June 5-6, 2025. Find out more about the venue and transportation here.
The Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies (RAIS) provides a dynamic and supportive platform for both experienced and emerging scholars to present their research, engage in vibrant discussions, receive valuable feedback, gain fresh perspectives, and make a meaningful contribution to the fields of social sciences and humanities. Mark your calendar and don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute!
The accepted papers will be published in the RAIS Conference Proceedings with ISSN 2578-8574 and will be indexed in Google Scholar, IDEAS/RePEc, Econpapers, CEEOL.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Abstract deadline: May 12, 2025
- Full paper deadline: May 19, 2025
- Notification of acceptance/rejection: 1 week after submission
- Early Bird Registration deadline: April 25, 2025
- Registration deadlines: May 20, 2025
- Conference Days: June 5-6, 2025
VISA INFORMATION
Letters of Invitation can only be issued to confirmed registrants after they have paid the registration fee. Visa requirements for travel to the United States change frequently. Please visit the U.S. Department of State’s website for complete information on how to apply for a visitor visa. We strongly recommend planning your attendance well in advance if you need to obtain a US visa. Considering that most US embassies schedule appointments up to 6–8 months ahead, it is essential to carefully examine the requirements for making an appointment for a US visa. After your abstract submission is accepted, payment of the registration fee will be necessary to obtain an invitation for visa application at the US Embassy in your area. We encourage you to submit your preference for attending the RAIS conference based on the US Embassy appointment schedule availability in your region. We enthusiastically look forward to having you join us at our upcoming RAIS conferences!
CONFERENCE TOPICS
- Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:
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- Management and Business Studies
- Economics, History of Economics
- Law, Jurisprudence
- Psychology, Sociology, and Philosophy
- Ethics and AI in Society
- AI and Human Behavior
- Impact of Technology on Society
- Communication Studies
- Religious Studies, History
- Politics and International Relations
- Demography and Social Statistics
- Migration and Refugee Studies
- Education and Social Change
- Mental Health and Well-being
- Linguistics and Languages
- Social Policy, Social Work, and Social History
- Methods and Computing, Development Studies
- Geography and Environmental Planning
SPEAKERS/SESSION CHAIRS
Julia M. Puaschunder, PhD
Behavioral Economist, Columbia University, New York, USA See more
Hegheş Nicoleta-Elena, PhD
“Acad. Andrei Rădulescu” Legal Research Institute of Romanian Academy. See more
Shazia Nasir, PhD
Assistant Professor, Teacher, Trainer, Greenwich University, Pakistan. See more
TYPES OF CONTRIBUTIONS
ORAL PRESENTATION
All presentations must be delivered in English – the official language of the conference. Each presentation, made by one or more speakers, must be prepared in English and should be no longer than 15 minutes, afterward, we will have around five minutes for questions and answers. We recommend delivering a PowerPoint presentation of your research work on the conference day.
POSTER PRESENTATION
All posters will be displayed for the duration of the conference. The authors must prepare a presentation no longer than 15 minutes and 5 minutes for questions and answers. The poster presentations will be scheduled along with other paper presentations within the sessions.
VIRTUAL PRESENTATION
The virtual presenters can prepare the content for the presentation in one of the following ways:
• Giving a virtual presentation live, via Zoom
• Recording a video of the presentation (mp4 or any other multimedia file)
• Creating a PowerPoint presentation with slides and a voice-over
PAPER ONLY
If you have an additional paper, you can choose the “Paper only” option when you submit your paper or register. Please see the PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES below.
See AUTHORS GUIDELINES
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RAIS PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES
Indexed by IDEAS/RePEc, Econpapers, Google Scholar, CEEOL
RAIS Journal of Social Sciences
ISSN 2574-0245 (Print)
ISSN 2574-1179 (Online)
The Journal is indexed by RePEc, CEEOL, GoogleScholar, DRJI, Journal Factor, IIJIF, WorldCat
Two issues per year
ISSN 2472-5331 (Print)
ISSN 2472-5358 (Online)
Indexed by RePEc, CEEOL,
Google Scholar, OAJI, ResearchBib, DRJI, IIJIF, WorldCat
Two issues per year
REGISTRATION FEES
- Early Bird Registration – $329 (April 25, 2025)
- Normal Registration fee – $349 (April 26– May 20, 2025)
- Virtual/Student registration – $249 (May 20, 2025)
- Paper only/Additional paper – $99 (May 20, 2025)
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CANCELLATION POLICY
CANCELLATION POLICY: Canceled Registration Fees will be refunded, minus a $75 administrative fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations 30 days prior to the start of the conference. The same applies for no-shows for any reason.
LIABILITY: By paying the registration fee, the participant acknowledges that she/he has no right to lodge claims against the conference organizers should the meeting be altered, hindered, or prevented by unexpected political or economic events, unpredictable forces of nature, pandemics, or other unforeseeable events.