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About the Conference

The family remains the epicenter of values, the foundation of society and the primary source of identity, belonging and care. The rising insecurity affecting the stability of the family and the need for family cohesion of the social fabric of the society are being tested in ways never imagined. Technology has connected people across borders and created opportunities to share, work and transform ideas into practical actions for family livelihoods. Strengthening family stability, promoting parental responsibility and intergenerational dialogues is the emphasis at the 2027 conference. When families are secured and children protected from all forms of insecurity, food, environmental threats, social unrest and violence, people become more focused, industrious and happy as potential drivers of development in the society. This year's theme and sub-themes take all participants through a journey of research, networking and collaboration.

Organizer
The Society for Human Ecologists in Nigeria
Conference Dates
1–3 April 2027
Venue
Virtual
Contact
shenpublications@gmail.com

Important Dates

31 Mar 2027
Abstract Submission

Last day to submit your abstract for consideration.

31 Mar 2027
Full Paper Submission

Deadline for complete manuscript submission.

31 Mar 2027
Registration Deadline

Final deadline for participant registration and payment.

1–3 April 2027
Conference

Virtual

Call for Papers

The Society for Human Ecologists in Nigeria (SHEN) invites researchers, academics, and practitioners to submit original papers for the SHEN 2027 Online Conference, themed "Strengthening Family Stability and Social Cohesion in the Era of Technological Advancement and Insecurity," holding in April 2027. Submissions are welcome across nine sub-themes addressing family resource management, entrepreneurship, wastes-to-wealth strategies, food systems and nutrition, agricultural sustainability, environmental crisis management, social media parenting, home science pedagogy, and tourism development in Nigeria. Abstracts should be submitted in line with the editorial guide, and accepted papers will be published in the Journal of Society for Human Ecological in Nigeria.

Submission Guidelines

  • Abstracts: max 500 words, 3–5 keywords; indicate track and paper type (theoretical/empirical/methods/practice)
  • Full papers: 6000 words (including references), APA 7th Edition
  • Format: Times New Roman 12pt, 1.5 Line Spacing, Word Document (.docx), Not More Than 5 Keywords
  • Review process: Blind peer-review with anonymized manuscript

Conference Sub-Themes

  • Agricultural Retooling for Economic and National Sustainability
  • Entrepreneurial Mechanisms for Family Stability and National Development
  • Family And Environmental Crisis Management
  • Family Resource Management in a Season of Economic and Social Insecurity
  • Potential Tourism Operations in Nigeria
  • ...and 4 more sub-themes

Registration Fees

Choose the category that suits you. Early registration is encouraged to secure your spot.

Conference Registration
₦30,000

Registration fee for conference attendees (non-presenters)

Conference Registration (Virtual)
₦30,000
Post Graduate Conference Registration
₦5,000