Oct. 8, 2025 - Oct. 11, 2025
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Department of Languages and Linguistics
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
📢 Call for Papers
Theme:
Language, Technoscience, Security, and Socioeconomic Development: Towards a Holistic Digital Society
🗓️ Conference Dates
October 8–11, 2025
• Arrival: October 8
• Opening Ceremony & Keynote: October 9
• Technical Sessions & Gala Night: October 10
• Closing Ceremony & Departure: October 11
🎯 Conference Overview
The Department of Languages and Linguistics, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, is pleased to invite academics, researchers, linguists, technologists, policymakers, development practitioners, security experts, and stakeholders in governance to its Third International Interdisciplinary Conference, slated for October 8–11, 2025.
This year’s theme explores the intersections of language, technology, security, and development in the context of our evolving digital world.
In an age where digital transformation is redefining every aspect of human existence, the convergence of language, technoscience, security, and development has become not only inevitable but essential. This conference seeks to critically examine the interplay among these domains, with particular emphasis on their impact on building a holistic digital society that is inclusive, culturally grounded, ethically sound, and socioeconomically balanced.
The conference interrogates how language practices, scientific and technological innovations, political conduct, and cultural realities intersect to shape or threaten our collective security and development. Particular attention will be paid to emerging concerns around cyber and physical security, spiritual and metaphysical threats, sociopolitical instability, food insecurity, and the communicative strategies of political actors in digitally networked societies.
This event offers a robust platform for interdisciplinary engagement, encouraging critical discourse and knowledge exchange across the humanities, social sciences, and applied sciences. Scholars and stakeholders are invited to contribute insights and solutions toward building resilient, safe, and inclusive digital futures.
📚 Indicative Sub-Themes
A. Language, Identity, and Inclusion in the Digital Age
• Language and digital identity construction
• Indigenous languages and digital revitalization
• Language policies for inclusive digital societies
• Digital literacy and mother tongue education
B. Language, Technoscience, AI, and Human Communication
• Artificial intelligence, NLP, and indigenous languages
• Human-technology interaction and sociolinguistic change
• Machine translation, language accuracy, and cultural nuances
• Ethics of technoscientific research in linguistically diverse societies
C. Communication, Media, and National Security
• Social media, fake news, and national security threats
• Linguistic manipulation and disinformation campaigns
• Language of terrorism, conflict, and security discourse
• The role of digital surveillance and linguistic profiling
D. Language, Socio-Political Communication and Governance
• Political leaders’ flippancy and threats to national unity
• Language use in policy, governance, and public accountability
• Political rhetoric, populism, and digital democracy
• Civic engagement, protest language, and youth mobilization
E. Language, Religion, Spirituality, and Metaphysical Security
• Religious language and spiritual narratives in the digital space
• Metaphysical security and cultural communication
• Digital evangelism and religious discourse transformation
• Intersections of faith, fear, and digital platforms
F. Language, Economic Development, Food Security, and Cultural Sustainability
• Communication for agricultural innovation and food security
• Linguistic barriers in nutrition and health campaigns
• Language and entrepreneurship in the digital economy
• Folk knowledge and sustainable development discourse
G. Digital Linguistics/Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Preservation
• Archiving oral traditions and folklore in digital formats
• Literature, music, and film in digital advocacy
• Cultural semiotics in virtual environments
• Language, aesthetics, and digital storytelling
H. Language, Gender, Class & Social Balance
• Language and gendered power relations
• Communication access and social mobility
• Inclusive language reforms and activism
• Class-based language ideologies
I. Linguistic Interfaces & Cross-cutting Themes
• Cyber ethics, data privacy, and digital rights
• Language and health communication in pandemics
• Migration, multilingualism, and diaspora identities online
• Interdisciplinary methodologies in digital society research
J. Core Linguistics
• Phonetics/Phonology
• Morphology/Syntax
• Semantics/Pragmatics
• Sociolinguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• Digital Linguistics
• Language Documentation
Submission instructions:
📄 Submission Guidelines
We welcome high-quality abstracts and full papers that engage with the themes of the conference. Please ensure your submissions meet the following requirements:
🔹 Abstract Submission Guidelines:
• Word Count: Abstracts should be between 250 and 300 words.
• Title: Include a clear and concise title that reflects the main focus of the work.
• Content Structure: The abstract must clearly and briefly present the following:
1. Background/Context – Introduce the issue, topic, or phenomenon being explored.
2. Objective/Purpose – Clearly state the aim of the research or paper.
3. Methodology – Briefly describe the method(s) used in conducting the study (e.g., theoretical framework, fieldwork, surveys, textual analysis, experimental design).
4. Key Findings – Summarize the major findings, results, or insights.
5. Conclusion/Contribution – Highlight the significance of the findings or their contribution to scholarship, policy, or practice.
Formatting:
o Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, single spacing.
o Include name(s) of author(s), affiliation(s), email address(es), and up to 5 keywords.
🔹 Full Paper Submission Guidelines:
Length: The full paper must not exceed 6,000 words, including references, tables, and appendices.
Formatting and Style:
o Use APA 7th edition referencing style consistently throughout.
o Submit in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
o Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins on all sides.
o Include the following components:
1. Title Page – Title, name(s) of author(s), institutional affiliation(s), email(s).
2. Abstract – A repeat of the accepted abstract (250–300 words).
3. Introduction
4. Literature Review
5. Methodology
6. Data analysis/Findings and Discussion
7. Conclusion and Recommendations
8. References
• Plagiarism: All submissions must be original. Plagiarism or self-plagiarism will lead to disqualification.
• Deadline: All submissions must be received on or before the stated deadline. Late submissions may not be considered.
Submissions open: June 15, 2025 - Aug. 30, 2025
Abstract review period: June 15, 2025 - Sept. 10, 2025
Contact Email: [email protected]