Call for Papers – IAPSS Virtual Academic Convention 2024
“Political Participation”
The Academic Convention will be an event for a global community of young political science students to discuss current issues in politics and political science, and create comprehensive research designs to understand our changing world. It will provide space to share varying epistemological views and approaches to understanding politics. Our selected theme is “Political Participation“.
Conge (1988, p. 247) defines political participation as “individual or collective action at the national or local level that supports or opposes state structures, authorities, and/or decisions regarding allocation of public goods”. Participation is fundamental for democratic governance, for citizens to contribute to shaping policy and exercise their rights, and for leaders to be held accountable for their actions and decisions, both domestic and foreign. Political participation can be examined through a plethora of academic fields, including security, human rights and economic inequality, leading to a better understanding of our societies through social, economic and political lens.
In this vein, IAPSS invites students, early career scholars, activists, and practitioners to participate in the upcoming virtual academic convention on the topic of “Political Participation”. This convention will explore the many aspects of political engagement and their implications for security, governance, and social justice. We invite you to participate and enrich discussions on how political participation can foster change and transformation in an ever complex yet interconnected world.
Conge P. J. (1988). Review: The Concept of Political Participation: Toward a Definition, Comparative Politics 20(2), pp. 241-249. DOI: 10.2307/421669
Categories:
Security and Conflict
1. Active citizenship in post-conflict settings.
2. Class consciousness and conflict.
3. Political violence and radicalisation.
International Relations
1. Multilateral organisations and political mobilisation.
2. Transnational movements and civic participation.
3. Global governance and citizen advocacy.
Human Rights and the Rule of Law
1. Rights and duties.
2. Judicial independence and political accountability.
3. Social justice movements.
Gender and Identity
1. Inclusive and inclusivity politics.
2. Feminist approaches to political participation.
3. Minority movements and rights.
Global Markets & Economy
1. Responses to global economic shocks.
2. International development assistance.
3. Global economic inequality.
Society and Governance
1. Political trust and institutions.
2. Elections and voting behaviour.
3. Grassroots movements and civil society.
Political Communication
1. Journalism and engagement.
2. Political narratives.
3. Rhetoric and mobilisation.
Energy and Sustainability
1. Energy politics and sustainability.
2. Energy poverty.
3. Environmental activism.
Technology
1. Social media and echo chambers.
2. Digital political campaigning.
3. Digital citizenship.
Political Theory and Philosophy
1. Participation ethics and morality.
2. Theories of participation.
3. Regimes and regime types.
Guidelines for Abstract Submissions:
Please send us your abstract (200 words) with your name, your subject of study and home university, contact email, the title of your paper and 5 keywords by October 31st, by filling out the form on this page.
You may also submit a full panel or roundtable, provided that you can provide a minimum of three and a maximum of five papers authored by different people. If you are interested in submitting a full panel, please make sure to provide a title and abstract that will support your submission.
Please note that all panels will take place virtually via Zoom.
Panel Chairs and Discussants:
If you are interested in participating as panel chair and/or discussant, please send your CV, including the above-mentioned personal data, to programs@iapss.org.
Timeline:
The selection panel will consist of the IAPSS Vice-President for Academic Affairs and members of the Academic Department of the Organising Committee of the IAPSS Academic Convention 2024. Selected candidates for all positions (presenters, chairpersons, discussants) will be announced on a rolling basis. The final papers of selected candidates should be submitted by November 27th, 2024.
Registration:
Please note that you need to register for the Academic Convention by purchasing your ticket from the IAPSS Web Store. IAPSS members are eligible for discounts. Registration for panelists may take place after abstract decisions are announced.
Further information:
Registration with a valid IAPSS membership.
| Group 1* | Group 2* | Group 3* |
| $75 | $55 | $35 |
Registration without an IAPSS membership.
| Group 1* | Group 2* | Group 3* |
| $95 | $65 | $40 |
* All countries are categorized based on their Gross National Income. The country selected must be the member’s country of residence. Click here to see the detailed list of countries.
Observer tickets: $30
Timeline
October 6 – 31: Abstract submission period, applications for chairs and discussants.
OCTOBER 31: DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ABSTRACT AND APPLY AS CHAIR OR DISCUSSANT.
November 3: Decisions on acceptances and rejections.
November 3 -15: Registration period.
NOVEMBER 15: REGISTRATION DEADLINE – DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKET.
November 3 – 27: Paper submission period.
NOVEMBER 27: DEADLINE TO SUBMIT FULL PAPER.
November 30: Publication of event schedule.
Event dates: 6 – 8 December.
Please note that the IAPSS Virtual Academic Convention 2024: Political Participation, will take place in Central European Time. The Organizing Committee will work on scheduling panels according to the panelists’ locations.
Yours sincerely,
The Organizing Committee
IAPSS Global & IAPSS Ukraine
convention@iapss.org
