Workshop Proposal
Use this page to propose an academic workshop, methods lab, or thematic seminar in partnership with the Journal of Socio-Technical Systems and Human Dynamics. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis.
Eligible activities
- Academic workshops — focused, peer-led sessions on a theme that intersects the journal's scope: socio-technical systems, human dynamics, platform governance, and adjacent fields.
- Methods labs — hands-on training in research methods, instruments, or analytical techniques relevant to the journal's community.
- Thematic seminars — structured discussion series, optionally developed into a special section of the journal.
What to include in a proposal
- Theme and rationale — the focus of the workshop and how it aligns with the journal's scope.
- Organisers — up to three organisers with affiliations, ORCIDs, and roles.
- Format and audience — expected length, mode (in-person / online / hybrid), and intended participants.
- Outputs — whether the workshop is intended to feed a special section or curated collection in the journal.
- Timeline — proposed dates and key milestones.
- Open-access disclosure — if a special section is planned, confirmation that articles will be published under CC BY 4.0 in line with the journal's Open Access Policy.
How to submit
Email the proposal as a single PDF to [email protected] with the subject line:
JSTHD Workshop Proposal — [Workshop Title]
Editorial review timeline
- Acknowledgement: within 5 working days of receipt.
- Initial editorial decision: within 4 weeks.
- Special-section development: if applicable, agreed with the editorial office after acceptance.
