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• Call for Research Fellows, Editors, Co-Editors, and Assistant Editors: Journals & Book Series

  2026-06-04

  The Office of Publications invites applications for Research Fellows, Editors, Co-Editors, and Assistant Editors across its journals and book series. This call is open to scholars, researchers, and professionals committed to advancing high-quality, peer-reviewed research and fostering global academic collaboration.

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• Security Alert: Fraudulent Email Impersonation

  2026-05-07

  Important Security Notice

  Our team has recently become aware of fraudulent emails impersonating members of the editorial leadership using unofficial Gmail accounts. If you receive suspicious emails claiming to represent the journal or its leadership, please report them as phishing/scam and avoid engaging with the sender.

  Thank you for helping us protect the integrity and security of our academic community.

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• Call for Papers: Beyond the Digital Divide: Centering Equity, Identity, and Justice in Artificial Intelligence-Mediated International Education

  2026-04-20

  We are accepting papers for a special issue of the Journal of International Students focused on how artificial intelligence is reshaping international education through the lenses of equity, identity, and justice, with particular attention to underrepresented and global perspectives.

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• Research Writing and Scholarly Publishing Series

  2026-01-17

  Join this dynamic, multidisciplinary Scholarly Publishing Meet-and-Greet Series designed for graduate students, early-career scholars, faculty members, and academic leaders. The series brings together journal editors, book series editors, reviewers, and publishers for open, practical conversations on journal publishing, book development, peer review, AI in scholarship, and academic career pathways.

  Why join?
  ✔ One-time registration for all sessions
  ✔ Direct engagement with experienced editors and publishers
  ✔ Virtual and open to the public
  ✔ Certificate of participation for each session

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• Season’s Greetings & Happy New Year 2026

  2025-12-20

  As we conclude another remarkable year, the Journal of International Students extends its heartfelt gratitude to our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers around the world. Your scholarship, service, and commitment to advancing global conversations in international education made 2025 a year of meaningful impact.

  On behalf of the entire JIS team, we thank you for being part of this vibrant international community. We wish you a joyful holiday season and a healthy, meaningful, and productive New Year 2026.

  We look forward to continuing this shared journey of rigorous, inclusive, and globally engaged scholarship in the year ahead.

  — The Journal of International Students Editorial Team

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• Call for abstracts: Rethinking International Education

  2025-07-27

  In collaboration with Prince Sultan University, we invite abstracts that explore innovative approaches to equity, belonging, and global engagement in international education. Submissions should critically engage with international students, mobility, faculty, or programs, and demonstrate how education systems can adapt to shifting global realities. Manuscript due: November 30

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• Call for papers: Rethinking Mobility, Belonging, and the Role of International Students in Global Societies

  2025-07-09

  Editors
  Hak-Seon Kim, PhD
  Professor and Dean of Global College, Kyungsung University
  Email: kims@ks.ac.kr

  Feyissa  Israel  Fisseha, PhD, Assistant Professor and Director of the Global Migration and Integration Research Center, Global College Kyungsung University
  Email:  israel12@kyungsung.ac.kr 

  This special issue invites original research that re-examines international students not only as learners but as emerging migrants, professionals, and agents of transnational mobility. Topics may include education-to-career migration, integration, employability, identity, and ethics in internationalization. While rooted in Korean experiences, we welcome global, comparative, and critical perspectives.

  Suggested Topics:

  • Two-step migration and post-graduation pathways

  • Belonging, identity, and social integration

  • Ethical and critical perspectives on recruitment

  • Employability and labor transitions

  • Comparative integration frameworks

  • Intersectionality in international student experiences

  • Emerging destinations and new mobility flows

  Timeline:

  • Abstracts due: August 1

  • Details: https://www.ojed.org/jis/belonging

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• Call for Submissions: Ranking, Internationalization, and Global Student Mobility

  2025-03-14

  We welcome submissions from various academic disciplines to foster a holistic understanding of ranking, internationalization, and student mobility in higher education institutions (colleges & universities). Researchers, educators, and policymakers are encouraged to contribute their insights and findings. Relevant fields include international and comparative education, law, policy, economics, global studies, cultural studies, human geography, sociology, linguistics, cross-cultural and counseling psychology, social work, and STEM education. Details: https://ojed.org/jis/ranking

  Editorial Panel

  Dr Jing Luan, San Mateo Colleges, USA
  Dr Gardiana Bandeira Melo, University of Oxford, UK
  Dr Patricia Timmons, Harvard University, USA
  Dr. Khaled AlKattan, Alfaisal University, Saudi Arabia
  Dr Asia Neupane, Yale University, USA
  Dr Uttiyo Roychaudhary, University of Denver, USA
  Dr Cristina Alfaro, San Diego State University, USA
  Dr Jun Teng, Beijing Normal University, China
  Dr Adel Ahmed, Amity University Dubai, UAE

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• Call for papers: Institutional Global Footprints and International Enrollment Trends

  2025-03-14

  In this volume, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of how institutions navigate these challenges and opportunities in the post-pandemic landscape. Scholars and practitioners are invited to contribute research and insights that explore the critical issues, propose solutions, and highlight best practices in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for international students. https://ojed.org/jis/admissions

  Editors:
  Dr. Tian Qin, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
  Dr. Patriece Campbell-Palmer, University of Louisville, Kentucky
  Dr. Sairagul Matikeeva-Kinney, University of North Georgia

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• Call for Abstracts: Sustainable Development Education Across Borders – International Students as Global Change Agents

  2025-03-14

  This special issue explores how international students serve as global change agents in sustainability education. As climate change and environmental challenges transcend borders, international students play a vital role in fostering ecological awareness, advocating for policy changes, and leading sustainability initiatives across academic and professional settings. This issue will highlight their contributions to global sustainability efforts through higher education, policy engagement, and digital collaborations, including COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) and virtual exchange programs. More: https://ojed.org/jis/climate

  Co-Editors

  Marina Falasca, Instituto de Enseñanza Superior en Lenguas Vivas Juan Ramón Fernández (Argentina)
  Luis Ricardo Fernández Carril, Tecnológico de Monterrey (México)

  Advisory Team

  Dr. Claire-Marie Brisson – Sustainability Specialist (Waterways, Energy, Industry, Environment, and Innovation), Harvard University (USA)
  Ms. Teresita Alcántaraz Díaz – Sustainability Director, ARBIQ Ltda. (Chile)
  Prof. Valentina Rodríguez Jofre – Climate Change Specialist, Universidad de San Martín (Argentina)
  Prof. Marcela Maldonado Clavijo – International Education Specialist, Universidad de Granada (Spain)
  Prof. Jorge Matamoros – COIL and Language Center Coordinator, Universidad Pedagógica Nacional (Honduras)

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• Call for Abstracts: Critical Perspectives on Immigration Policies, International Student Security, and Geopolitical Issues Impacting International Education

  2025-02-17

  Immigration Policies, International Student Security, and Geopolitical Issues

  Editors:

  • Helen Forbes-Mewett, Monash University, Australia
  • Krishna Bista, Morgan State University, USA
  • Tina Renier, UNESCO Inclusive Policy Lab

  Call for Abstracts: Critical Perspectives on Immigration Policies, International Student Security, and Geopolitical Issues Impacting International Education

  The Journal of International Students invites interdisciplinary submissions for a special issue exploring the intersections of immigration policy, international student security,  international education, and geopolitical issues. This issue aims to foreground critical perspectives that amplify the voices of women, racialized, and marginalized communities, aligning with our mission to advance equity and justice in international education.

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• CALL FOR PAPERS: Intercultural Dynamics in Higher Education: Navigating Institutional Cultural Hubs

  2024-12-28

  This special issue investigates the role of higher education institutions as cultural hubs, analyzing how institutional codes, protocols, and cultural norms influence intercultural interactions among international students, academics, and staff.

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• Call for Special Issue Editors

  2024-12-28

  The Journal of International Students (JIS) invites distinguished scholars to serve as Special Issue Editors for thematic issues that advance critical conversations in international and global education.

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• Call for Abstracts: Building Inclusive Futures: The Intersection of Diversity, Equity, and Sustainable Development in International Education

  2024-11-06

  In collaboration with the University of Tokyo, we invite contributions for a special project on Building Inclusive Futures: The Intersection of Diversity, Equity, and Sustainable Development in International Education. This issue seeks to explore how international education can promote inclusive, equitable, and sustainable practices in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We welcome submissions that critically engage with themes such as international student support services, intercultural competence, sustainable education, and ethical internationalization.

  For details: https://ojed.org/jis/japan

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• Call for Abstracts: Shaping the Future of African Higher Education in a Globalized World

  2024-10-17

  Call for Abstracts: Shaping the Future of African Higher Education in a Globalized World

  Navigating the Influence of Globalization on Curriculum, Student Mobility, and International Collaboration

  In partnership with the University of Cape Town, we seek contributions that critically analyze these dynamics, offering insights into how African universities can strategically navigate and shape globalization to benefit both local and global communities. 

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• Call for Papers: The Experience of Muslim Students and Scholars in Academic Institutions in the West

  2024-09-28

  Editor

  Alean Al-Krenawi, PhD
  Dean and Professor of the Faculties of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Cross-Cultural Studies
  Algoma University, Ontario, Canada
  Email: alean.al-krenawi@algomau.ca or alean@bgu.ac.il

  I am writing to share an exciting opportunity from the Journal of International Students, which is inviting scholars and practitioners to contribute to a Special Issue dedicated to exploring the multifaceted experiences of Muslim students and scholars in Western academic institutions. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by these students and scholars and to identify potential strategies to address them. 

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• CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Global Short-Term and Credit Mobility in Higher Education

  2024-09-17

  Editor

  Dr. Elena de Prada Creo, Vice Dean for International Affairs,
  University of Vigo, Spain
  E-mail: edeprada@uvigo.es

  The Journal of International Students invites contributions for a special issue examining short-term and credit mobility programs (including virtual) in higher education. While much research has focused on European contexts, this volume seeks to explore the global reach of these initiatives, including those facilitated by agreements like the International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP). Scholars, educators, and practitioners are invited to submit articles that provide comparative analyses, highlight best practices, identify challenges, and showcase innovations in international mobility. This issue offers insights into how short-term and credit mobility programs can foster global competence among students, faculty, and institutions.

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• Call for Reviewers | Join the Peer-Review Panel

  2020-09-07

  Why Serve as a Reviewer?

  • Contribute to high-quality international education scholarship
  • Gain recognized peer-review and editorial experience
  • Expand your global academic and professional network
  • Receive formal recognition and certificates of service
  • Strengthen your CV and scholarly profile

  Who Should Apply?

  • Faculty members, postdoctoral scholars, and doctoral students

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