Scope & Sub-Themes

ICESET2026 • RESEARCH AREAS

Conference Scope & Sub-Themes

ICESET2026 welcomes submissions that advance knowledge, address contemporary challenges, and offer theoretical, empirical, or practical contributions across its conference disciplines. Interdisciplinary studies connecting these fields are also encouraged.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

01   Economics

Microeconomics and Macroeconomics

Econometrics, Economic Modelling, and Applied Statistics

Public Economics, Fiscal Policy, and Regulation

International Economics, Trade, and Investment

Development Economics and Regional Development

Monetary Economics and Financial Economics

Labour Economics and Employment

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)

Innovation, Productivity, and Economic Growth

Digital Economy and Sustainable Economic Development

Behavioural Economics and Consumer Decision-Making

02   Social Sciences and Humanities

Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Change

Psychology and Human Behaviour

Political Science, Governance, and Public Policy

Communication, Media, and Information Studies

Cultural Studies, History, and Heritage

Geography, Population Studies, and Demography

Community Development and Social Work

Environmental Studies and Society

Language, Linguistics, and Literature

Arts, Music, and Creative Industries

Religious Studies, Ethics, and Philosophy

Criminology, Social Justice, and Citizenship

Industrial Relations and Labour Studies

Area Studies and International Relations

03   Business and Management

Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation

Banking, Finance, and Investment

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

Marketing, Branding, and Consumer Behaviour

Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management

Operations, Quality, and Performance Management

Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management

Healthcare Management

Human Resource Management and Employee Development

Leadership, Organisational Behaviour, and Change Management

Strategic Management and Business Growth

Corporate Governance, Business Ethics, and Business Law

Public Administration and Public Sector Management

Digital Business, E-Commerce, and Business Innovation

Customer Relationship and Service Management

Risk Management and Business Continuity

Business Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility

04   Education

Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Practices

E-Learning, Blended Learning, and Distance Education

Educational Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Multimedia

Higher Education and Graduate Employability

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education

Special and Inclusive Education

Lifelong Learning and Adult Education

Educational Leadership, Management, and Administration

Strategic Planning and Quality Assurance in Education

Educational Psychology, Sociology, and Philosophy

Religious and Islamic Education

Teacher Education and Professional Development

Human, Financial, and Physical Resource Management in Education

Educational Research and Interdisciplinary Learning

05   Technology, Applied Sciences and Engineering

Computer Science and Software Engineering

Information Technology and Information Systems

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics

Cybersecurity, Digital Privacy, and Network Systems

Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud Computing, and Smart Systems

Industry 4.0, Industry 5.0, Robotics, and Automation

Multimedia, Animation, and Digital Technologies

Communication and Telecommunications Engineering

Applied Sciences, Mathematics, and Computational Methods

Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, and Mechatronics Engineering

Civil Engineering, Architecture, and the Built Environment

Power Systems, Energy Engineering, and Renewable Energy

Environmental Science and Sustainable Technologies

Engineering Design, Advanced Manufacturing, and Materials

Interdisciplinary Contributions

Submissions addressing emerging issues or integrating perspectives across two or more of these areas are particularly welcome.