Call for Papers

Special Issue 02/2026 – Vietnam Women’s Academy Journal of Science

Enhancing Electoral Opportunities for Female Candidates to People’s Councils at All Levels

In preparation for the elections to the 16th National Assembly of Viet Nam and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026 – 2031 term, issues surrounding women’s political participation and representation remain of central importance. Despite notable progress in recent electoral cycles – reflected in increased proportions of female representatives – women, particularly at the grassroots level, continue to encounter structural, institutional, and socio-cultural barriers to electoral success.

In this context, the Vietnam Women’s Academy Journal of Science invites scholars, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to submit original manuscripts for Special Issue No. 02 (2026) on the theme:

“Enhancing Electoral Opportunities for Female Candidates to People’s Councils at All Levels.”

The Journal is a peer-reviewed academic publication with a strong focus on women’s studies, gender equality, and contemporary social issues. It is accredited with interdisciplinary academic points in the fields of political science, sociology, philosophy, and psychology, holds ISSN 2615-9007, and assigns Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) to all published articles via Crossref.

Suggested Themes (but not limited to):

  • The roles, influence, and policy impact of female People’s Council deputies
  • Institutional and socio-political factors affecting women’s electoral success
  • Capacity building, leadership development, and campaign support for female candidates
  • Gender norms, public perception, and voter behavior
  • Comparative and international perspectives on women’s representation in local governance
  • Policy recommendations to enhance women’s political participation in the 2026 – 2031 term

The Journal welcomes interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches, including empirical research, policy analysis, case studies, comparative studies, and reflections grounded in practice.

Submission Guidelines:

  • Languages: Vietnamese or English
  • Length: 4,500 – 6,000 words
  • All manuscripts will undergo double-blind peer review
  • Accepted papers will be published in Special Issue 02/2026 (Quarter I, 2026)

Important Dates:

  • Full paper submission deadline: January 30, 2026
  • Notification of acceptance: February 3, 2026

Submission Email: 📧 tapchikh@vwa.edu.vn

Through this special issue, the Journal aims to strengthen evidence-based policymaking, enrich academic discourse on gender and governance, and contribute meaningfully to advancing women’s political representation in Viet Nam and beyond.