The GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES RESEARCH (GISSR) in Collaboration with Women University Swabi, Pakistan & Sustaining the Humanity Organization, Youth Affairs Successfully Concluded the 3rd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Social Sciences (3rd ICETSS) July 7–9, 2025. Hybrid Mode (On-site & Online)
The 3rd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Social Sciences (3rd ICETSS), jointly organized by the Global Institute of Social Sciences Research (GISSR), Sustaining the Humanity Organization, Youth Affairs and Women University Swabi, successfully concluded its three-day event from July 7th to 9th, 2025. The hybrid conference brought together renowned scholars, researchers, and students from across the globe to engage in meaningful dialogue on the evolving challenges and innovations in the field of social sciences.
Distinguished Keynote Speakers & Topics:
• Prof. Dr. Spencer James
Brigham Young University, USA
Keynote Address
• Prof. Dr. Şeyma Akin
Necmettin Erbakan University, Türkiye
“Modernity or Modernities?”
• Prof. Dr. Jane Rose Njue
Northern Illinois University, USA
“Insights from Survivors of Domestic Violence Shelters in Kenya: A Strengths Perspective”
• Prof. Dr. Mehmet Akif BUYUKBESE
Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University, Türkiye
“Diabetes & Anxiety”
Dr. Gökhan Bozbaş
Institute of Global Studies, Shanghai University, China
“Bridging Cultures, Building Futures: The Role of Social Sciences in a Changing World”
• Dr. Niaz Ali
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Education and Liberal Arts, INTI International University, Malaysia
Topic: Educational Leadership
Research Presentations
More than 110 research papers out of 200 were presented by scholars and students from diverse social science disciplines. Each presentation was followed by insightful feedback from expert reviewers and session chairs, adding academic depth to the conference.
Following were the organizing team;
• Dr. Ahmad Ali
Associate Professor of Sociology, AWKUM, Mardan
• Dr. Sameer Ul Khaliq Jan
Lecturer in Social Work, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sheringal, Dir Upper
• Mr. Abdul Aziz Khan
Chairman, Sustaining the Humanity Organization/District Coordinator(volunteers) Youth Affairs, Swabi
Mr. Shahzaib Khan
District Youth Officer, Swabi
• Mrs. Raheela Begum
Lecturer in Psychology, Women University Swabi
• Ms. Fatima Awan
Lecturer in Social Work, Women University Swabi
• Ms. Sundas Saba
Psychologist, NESCOM Hospital, Islamabad
With heartfelt appreciation, we extend our sincere gratitude to all Session Chairs and Coordinators
whose unwavering support, professionalism, and coordination ensured the academic success and smooth execution of the 3rd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Social Sciences (3rd ICETSS).
