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Publication Opportunities in WCWS 2025
“We believe your paper deserves to meet its ultimate research destination”
We are dedicated to support you through every phase of your journey in research publication. With the aim of locating your research to the right destination, the 12th World Conference on Women’s Studies 2026 has amplified its publication opportunities by partnering with TIIKM Publishing support.
BOOK OF ABSTRACTS
All accepted abstracts for the 12th World Conference on Women’s Studies 2026 will be published in the Conference Abstract Book with an associated ISBN.
We follow universally accepted ethics and COPE standards on publication.
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS OF World Conference on Women’s Studies 2026
Conference Proceeding is an option available for you to publish your full paper present in the conference. Full papers submitted for the Conference Proceedings of the 12th World Conference on Women’s Studies will undergo a double-blind reviewing process. Selected papers will be electronically published in open access format with an ISSN in the proceedings, accompanied by a DOI number (DOI prefix: 10.17501).
Conference proceeding is indexed in Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, Scilit – Scientific and Scholarly Research Database, OpenAlex, PlumX Metrics, Crossref, and we are committed to striving for indexing in Scopus, Thomson Reuters, and CABI for your papers.
SUBMIT YOUR FULL PAPER FOR CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
For inquiries: publication@tiikmedu.com
Why you need to Publish in Conference Proceedings?
- The entire process is managed through the Online Journal System, maintaining professionalism.
- A double-blind peer-review process ensures developmental feedback for your paper.
- Crossref provides a DOI link for your manuscript (DOI prefix: 10.17501).
- Manuscripts are archived in the Online Journal System (OJS) maintained by TIIKM, linked with Google Scholar to enhance citations.
- You can share your paper on web-based sources and author profiles to bolster your academic profile.
- This opportunity can facilitate entry into Ph.D. or Master’s programs and scholarship applications.
- Publishing your work can boost your career and increase your self-confidence.
Peer-Reviewed Journals
Conference participants will get the opportunity to submit their full papers in prestigious journals which are internationally accredited from renowned publishers.
The author instructions and submission guidelines for your desired journals will be sent to you separately.
All peer reviewed journals are subjecting submissions to the double-blind peer-review process. The decision on publication will depend on the peer-review process. Participants are advised to read the journal’s scope and aim before deciding the suitable journal. We follow universally accepted ethics on publication. Accordingly, a guarantee for publication will not be issued before making the submission and completion of the review process. Publisher does not charge any money for publication of Non-Open Access content.
Regular Issues
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Gender & Society is a leading journal in sociology and women's studies. It features empirical articles on gender and gendered processes in interactions, organizations, societies, and global spaces, using rigorous qualitative and quantitative methods. Occasionally, it publishes theoretical articles that advance sociological gender theories.
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African Urban Quarterly, African Urban and Regional Science Index, America: History and Life, Applied Social Sciences Index & Abstracts (ASSIA), Asia Pacific Database, Central Asia: Abstracts & Index, Clarivate Analytics: Current Contents - Physical, Chemical & Earth Sciences, Corporate ResourceNET – Ebsco, Criminal Justice Abstracts, Current Citations Express, EBSCO: Family Studies Abstracts, EBSCO: Violence & Abuse Abstracts, Family & Society Studies Worldwide (NISC), Feminist Periodicals: A Current Listing of Contents, Gale: Diversity Studies Collection, Historical Abstracts, ISI Basic Social Sciences Index, International Bibliography of Periodical Literature on the Humanities and Social Sciences (IBZ), MAS FullTEXT, MasterFILE – Ebsco, Men's Studies Database, Middle East: Abstracts & Index, NISC, North Africa: Abstracts & Index, OmniFile: Full Text Mega Edition (H.W. Wilson), Political Science Abstracts, ProQuest: Applied Social Science Index & Abstracts (ASSIA), ProQuest: CSA Sociological Abstracts, ProQuest: International Bibliography of the Social Sciences (IBSS), PsycINFO, PsycLIT, Psychological Abstracts, SafetyLit, Scopus, Sexual Diversity Studies (formerly Gay & Lesbian Abstracts), Social SciSearch, Social Science Source, Social Sciences Citation Index (Web of Science), Social Sciences Index Full Text, Southeast Asia: Abstracts & Index, Standard Periodical Directory (SPD), Studies on Women Abstracts, TOPICsearch – Ebsco, Wilson Social Sciences Index Retrospective, Women Studies Abstracts
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Violence and Gender is the only peer-reviewed journal focusing on the role of gender in the understanding, prediction, and prevention of acts of violence. The Journal is the international forum for the critical examination of biological, genetic, behavioral, psychological, racial, ethnic, and cultural factors as they relate to the gender of perpetrators of violence. Through peer-reviewed research, roundtable discussions, case studies, and other original content, Violence and Gender explores the difficult issues that are vital to threat assessment and prevention of the epidemic of violence.
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BenchSci, EBSCO, Global Health, ProQuest databases, PsycINFO, PubMed Central, SafetyLit, Scopus, Web of Science: Emerging Sources Citation Index™ (ESCI)
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Gender & History is a leading international journal focused on the history of gender relations, including femininity and masculinity. It explores the evolution of gender concepts across different periods and regions, addressing both specific historical events and broader methodological issues that impact the field. The journal publishes accessible yet scholarly articles that contribute to understanding gender history and its academic implications.
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Academic Search (EBSCO Publishing), Academic Search Alumni Edition (EBSCO Publishing), Academic Search Premier (EBSCO Publishing), America: History & Life (EBSCO Publishing), Arts & Humanities Citation Index (Clarivate Analytics), Current Contents: Arts & Humanities (Clarivate Analytics), Current Contents: Social & Behavioral Sciences (Clarivate Analytics), ERA: Educational Research Abstracts Online (T&F), Gender Studies Collection (GALE Cengage), GEOBASE (Elsevier), Historical Abstracts (EBSCO Publishing), IBR & IBZ: International Bibliographies of Periodical Literature (KG Saur), MLA International Bibliography (MLA), OmniFile Full Text Mega Edition (HW Wilson), Periodical Index Online (ProQuest), Proquest Business Collection (ProQuest), ProQuest Central (ProQuest), ProQuest Politics Collection (ProQuest), ProQuest Sociology Collection (ProQuest), Research Library (ProQuest), Research Library Prep (ProQuest), Social Science Premium Collection (ProQuest), Social Sciences Citation Index (Clarivate Analytics), SocINDEX (EBSCO Publishing), Studies on Women & Gender Abstracts (T&F), Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics)
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Women’s Studies provides a forum for the presentation of scholarship and criticism about women in the fields of literature, history, art, sociology, law, political science, economics, anthropology and the sciences. It also publishes poetry, film and book reviews.
Abstracting & Indexing:
Abstracts in Anthropology; America: History and Life; Communication Abstracts; The Expanded Academic Index, Info. Access Co.; Family Studies Abstracts; Film Literature Index; ERIH - Gender Studies; Historical Abstracts; H.W. Wilson Humanities Index/Abstracts; H.W. Wilson Humanities Index Retrospective; H.W. Wilson Humanities Index & Social Sciences Retrospective; International Bibliography of the Social Sciences; MLA International Bibliography; Studies on Women and Gender Abstracts; Sociological Abstracts; Women’s Studies Abstracts; and ISI: Arts and Humanities Citation Index® and Current Contents®/Arts & Humanities.
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This journal is the world’s first multidisciplinary open-access journal dedicated exclusively to review articles, mini-reviews, bibliometric research, meta-analyses, and questionnaire-based studies. It publishes under the Creative Commons Attribution license, ensuring free access and unrestricted reuse. All submissions undergo peer review, with publication guided by high ethical standards.
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Scopus, Google Scholar, Scilit, ScienceGate, Dimensions, CiteFactor, WorldCat, Diadorim, Directory of Research Journals Indexing, Latindex, CrossRef, Research Biblie, Scientific Indexing Services
Special Issues
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Gender, Work & Organization is a leading journal focused on gender relations, the gendering of organizations, and gender equality. For 30 years, it has published high-quality, multi-disciplinary research on topics like gendered power relations, identity, and inclusion. Key areas include the gender pay gap, flexible work, women in leadership, and career patterns. The journal also explores feminist knowledge, intersectionality, transnational and postcolonial feminisms, gendered power, activism, and critical analyses of neoliberalism, post feminism, and leadership models.
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ABI/INFORM Collection (ProQuest), Academic Search (EBSCO Publishing), Academic Search Alumni Edition (EBSCO Publishing), Academic Search Premier (EBSCO Publishing), Business Premium Collection (ProQuest), Criminal Justice Abstracts (EBSCO Publishing), Current Contents: Social & Behavioral Sciences (Clarivate Analytics), Emerald Management Reviews (Emerald), ERA: Educational Research Abstracts Online (T&F), Ergonomics Abstracts (EBSCO Publishing), Gender Studies Collection (GALE Cengage), GEOBASE (Elsevier), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest), Hospital Premium Collection (ProQuest), Human Resource Abstracts (EBSCO Publishing), ISI Alerting Services, Journal Citation Reports/Social Science Edition (Clarivate Analytics), Legal Collection (EBSCO Publishing), Proquest Business Collection (ProQuest), ProQuest Central (ProQuest), ProQuest Central K-198, ProQuest Central K-199, ProQuest Politics Collection (ProQuest), ProQuest Sociology Collection (ProQuest), Psychology Database (ProQuest), PsycINFO/Psychological Abstracts (APA) SCOPUS (Elsevier), Social Science Premium Collection (ProQuest), Social Sciences Citation Index (Clarivate Analytics), SocINDEX (EBSCO Publishing), Sociological Collection (EBSCO Publishing), Studies on Women & Gender Abstracts (T&F)
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Gender in Management examines empirical research, theoretical advancements, and practical issues related to gender, management, and leadership. It addresses social, political, and economic factors, including policy decisions and legislative changes, to advance knowledge and practice in the field.
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Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS, UK) Academic Journal Guide, AIDEA (Italy), Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) Quality Journal List, Australian Research Council (ERA Journal List), BFI (Denmark), NSD (Norway), QUALIS, Scopus, The Publication Forum (Finland), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), ERIH
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The Indian Journal of Gender Studies is a peer-reviewed publication dedicated to exploring gender-related issues from a holistic perspective. Its mission is to promote research, analysis, and informed discussions on topics that address societal gender dynamics. The journal often challenges prevailing social attitudes and academic biases that limit a comprehensive understanding of gender roles, especially within the family, community, and broader political context. Recent themes have included women in politics, violence, disability, family structure, women's livelihoods, as well as legal and policy issues surrounding gender, motherhood, and childcare. The journal has also featured well-received guest-edited special issues that align with its core objectives.
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Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC), Bibliography of Asian Studies (BAS), CABELLS Journalytics, CCC, Clarivate Analytics: Social Science Citation Index (SSCI), DeepDyve, Dutch-KB, EBSCO: EconLit, EBSCO, Indian Citation Index (ICI), J-Gate, OCLC, Ohio, Portico, Pro-Quest-RSP, ProQuest: International Bibliography of the Social Sciences (IBSS), ProQuest, Research Papers in Economics (RePEc), SCOPUS, Social Services Abstracts – ProQuest, Sociological Abstracts – ProQuest, Studies on Women and Gender Abstracts, UGC-CARE (GROUP II)
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The Journal of International Women’s Studies is an open-access, peer-reviewed feminist journal focused on gender, sexuality, and activism. It invites scholarly articles, essays, policy briefs, and creative works, including multi-media submissions. The journal promotes diverse, transnational feminist perspectives, challenging sexism, racism, ableism, homophobia, and transphobia, and critiques monolithic portrayals of feminism.
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MLA International Bibliography, The International Bibliography of Social Sciences, EBSCO, Elsevier Bibliographic Databases, Ulrich’s Periodicals, the Gale Group, ProQuest Bibliographical References and SCOPUS.
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The African Journal of Reproductive Health, established in 1997, is a multidisciplinary international journal that publishes monthly, with a Special Edition released throughout the year. Originally published tri-annually until 2008, the journal shifted to a quarterly schedule from 2009 to 2020, followed by bimonthly publications in 2021. The journal serves as a platform for authors addressing reproductive health issues relevant to Africa and other low-to-middle-income countries, promoting global development in the field. It disseminates innovative and useful research findings on reproductive health across the continent.
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AJOL, JSTOR, SCOPUS, PubMed, Web of Science (Social Sciences Citation Index), Embase, and UGC CARE
Conference attendees have more options to submit their full papers in peer-reviewed journals.
Please contact publication@tiikmedu.com to get to know other publication avenues indicating “Full Paper Publication Details – WCWS 2026” in the subject line.
Process of Journal Publication
We will guide you in preparing your manuscript to conform to journal requirements through simplified guides.
Our publication support will contact you within one week after registering to the conference and guide you on improving submission for your preferred journal. Journal guidelines will be provided separately via an email.
We will help you to follow the guidelines and do the submission precisely.
The process might look extremely complicated and tiresome. With our publication support packs, we will support you to navigate the process.
Trust our years of experience in supporting conference participants to produce high quality papers for academic journals.
Publishelp Service
Journals uphold distinct academic standards. Authors are required to meet these standards to have their full papers published in the respective journal. The Publishelp service, introduced by TIIKM, is a complimentary resource designed to assist you in developing your full paper to align with these standards. This is a free service for all the paid participants.
How we are going to Support you!
Pre-Conference Workshops
Prepare for your academic journey with unwavering confidence by enrolling in our pre-conference workshops, where esteemed trainers impart invaluable skills, from refining research questions to strategically structuring your paper
Journal Recommendation
Navigate the complex world of scholarly journals with ease by utilizing our personalized journal recommendation service, expertly tailored to your research’s focus and scope, saving you time and ensuring your work gains the recognition it deserves.
Paper Quality Inspection
Enhance the quality and impact of your academic work with our meticulous paper quality inspection service, providing invaluable insights and recommendations to improve clarity, coherence, and overall excellence.
To Apply for this Valuable Opportunity
Eligibility Criteria
You have to be a paid participant for the conference.
Need to have a full paper related your research
Application Process
If you meet above criteria, please click here to submit your paper.
Editorial Services of WCWS 2026
We offer a range of academic services with the aim of supporting you to success your journey in research publication.
For more details please download the brochure.
To apply please click here.
If you need assistance in any of these areas, please contact Ms. Dulanji Wickramasinghe – dulanji.w@tiikmedu.com from our team.
DO YOU LIKE TO JOIN PUBLICATION COMMUNITY OF WCWS CONFERENCE SERIES?
As a Resource Person
Are you a knowledgeable and experienced research scholar in the field of public health? We would like to invite you to join with us as a full paper reviewer or a workshop speaker.
As a Volunteer
Are you an undergraduate or post-graduate student who are seeking to generate a positive impact in your community? We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our vibrant team!
Join Publication Community
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
General
Whom should I contact to get more details regarding the publication?
You can send any of your publication related inquiries to publication@tiikmedu.com. We are ready to answer your all questions and assist you.
Can a paper be published both in conference proceedings and supporting journals?
No. As per the generally accepted publication ethics, the dual publication is not possible. Hence, if you publish in a journal the same paper cannot be included in proceedings vice versa.
What will happen if the full paper deadline is missed/ cannot submit on the deadline?
If you find it difficult to send the full paper by the stipulated time you are advised to request for a deadline extension in advance (The decision will be taken by the publication team).
If you miss the deadline and still interested in submitting the paper after a while, publication team will consider the paper for next scheduled issue of conference proceedings (this can be a second issue of the next year issue)
Do I need to physically present at the conference in order to get the publication opportunity?
No, even the authors who register under online video and virtual category can send their full papers for the publication.
Which document format I should follow when sending the abstract or full paper?
The abstract & full manuscript must be submitted as a MS Word document in .doc format (not as a PDF format).
Do we need to pay extra amount for publication?
No. Conference proceeding publication is complimentary for all conference participants. However, some journals may charge a fee for open access publication. Please refer to the particular journal website for more details.
Proceedings
How can I submit my paper for conference Proceedings?
Authors should submit their full papers for conference proceedings through the Online Journal System (OJS). Authors are provided with three weeks after the conclusion of the conference to submit full papers. The receipt of paper submission will be acknowledged via e-mail within three working days. In the event that you do not receive acknowledgment of your paper within three working days, you are requested to immediately contact the organizing committee.
** Submission guidelines will be sent via an email after the conference
Is there a template available for full papers?
Yes. All papers must be formatted according to the full paper template that can be found in the paper guideline page of conference websites. This template applies for papers sent to conference proceedings.
Where are the conference proceedings/journals indexed?
All accepted full papers sent for proceedings will be published electronically with ISSN in proceedings with the DOI number otherwise in a supportive journal in the conference. We are submitting conference proceedings for possible indexing in renowned indexing sources. Refer journals included in the conference websites to know indexing.
If you miss the deadline and still interested in submitting the paper after a while, publication team will consider the paper for next scheduled issue of conference proceedings (this can be a second issue of the next year issue)
When the conference proceedings will be published online?
Tentatively, it will take three months after the full paper submission deadline to release 1st issue of conference proceedings (This might differ depending on the number of papers we receive and extension of deadlines if any). Number of issues will also depend on the papers that will be receiving for publication.
Journal Publication
How can I submit my paper to supporting journals?
If authors wish to submit papers to supporting journals, they are advised to contact the publication team and communicate journal preference. Afterward, the team will provide you necessary guidelines to make the submission.
What are the criteria for selecting conference papers for journal publication?
Papers which match aims, scope and guidelines of journals will be considered for double-blind peer review by journals. Having written the paper following academic standards and with an international appeal will positively affect selection. The decision of the journal’s editorial board will be final. If the paper is requested for revisions you may have to revise and send it back to the journal.
How long it will take for journal publications?
Publication process in journals are lengthier than that of the conference proceedings. On average, it will take 4-6 months to receive the 1st decision from the journal. Depending on the 1st decision, the publication time will vary.
What will happen if the journals reject papers submitted for possible publication?
If journals reject your full paper, we will consider the paper for conference proceedings after administering double-blind review process.
CONTACT US
Do you still need our guidance and support on publishing your research? We’re here to help! Our Publication Support service is designed to answer all your questions and assist you in navigating the publication process effectively.
Ms. Dulanji Wickramsinghe
dulanji.w@tiikmedu.com
+94 70 311 0489