Call for Papers: Platforms and Society Special Issue
Published:
SMSociety 2026 Special Issue in Platforms and Society
Journal: Platforms and Society (SAGE)
Full-paper deadline: December 1, 2026
Expected publication: Late Summer/Early Autumn 2027
This special issue showcases research from the 2026 Social Media & Society conference and focuses on platforms, platformisation, and their social, cultural, political, and institutional consequences.
Topics include
- algorithmic platform experience
- computational, digital, and data methods
- creators and influencers
- misinformation and disinformation
- platform cultures
- platform governance and regulation
- platformisation and datafication
- AI and large language models
- politics, policy, and regulation
- privacy, security, and trust
- social media cultures and everyday life
Eligibility
The special issue is open to 2026 SMSociety presenters, including presenters of papers, panels, workshops, and posters.
Submission notes
Manuscripts may be up to 10,000 words, excluding the abstract. The lead author or a co-author must also complete peer reviews for three other submissions as part of the special-issue process.