https://press.jandoo.ac/journal/jgtss <p><strong>JGTSS </strong>is an international, peer-reviewed, open access academic journal committed to publishing cutting-edge research and fostering interdisciplinary dialogue in the social sciences. JGTSS provides a platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to share insights and engage in discussions about emerging trends, global challenges, and transformative opportunities in the field.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.zhoubianchuanbo.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Offcial Partner of the Center for Surrounding Communication Studies, Peking University</a></strong></p> en https://press.jandoo.ac/journal/jgtss/announcement/view/7 <p>The <strong>5th International Forum on Surrounding Communication of Geographical Indications in China</strong> will take place from <strong>November 7 to 9, 2025</strong>, at the <strong>Academic Exchange Center, Jiangbei Campus, Zhejiang Guangsha Vocational and Technical University of Construction (ZGUC)</strong>, in Dongyang City, Zhejiang Province. The forum is jointly organized by the Service Office of the Geographical Indication Industry (SOGII) at the China Centre for Promotion of SME Development, the Research Center of Surrounding Communication (RCSC) at Peking University, the Institute of Surrounding Communication (ISC) at Huaqiao University, and the China Institute of Surrounding Communication of Geographical Indications (CISCGI).</p> <p>With the theme <strong>“Strengthening the construction of Geographical Indications in China and promoting the upgrading of the Chinese economy”</strong>, this year’s forum will address a wide range of topics, including the current development of the GI industry, patterns of surrounding communication, database construction, legal frameworks, and the integration of GIs with cultural tourism and ecological value.</p> <p>The forum is now open for submissions. Scholars are invited to submit <strong>academic papers or speech outlines (3,000–5,000 words)</strong> relevant to the conference topics. Outstanding contributors will be invited to attend the forum, with round-trip transportation and accommodation expenses covered by the organizing committee.</p> <p>The conference will be held in a hybrid format (both <strong>online and offline</strong>). Interested participants must submit a <strong>Confirmation Form</strong> by <strong>September 30, 2025</strong>, and all submissions are due by <strong>October 31, 2025</strong>.</p> <p>The <em>Journal of Global Trends in Social Science (JGTSS)</em> is pleased to participate as a <strong>strategic partner</strong> of this international forum, supporting cross-disciplinary dialogue and global visibility for research in the field of geographical indications and surrounding communication.</p> <p><strong>For more details, please download and refer to the invitation letter.</strong></p> <div class="wp-block-file wp-elements-2a871d654a9ce826ca7491dbb3a19658"><a id="wp-block-file--media-d7f01789-692a-4c3c-9c91-6df6b6f36d9f" href="https://press.jandoo.ac/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Invitation-Letter-for-the-5th-International-Forum-on-surrounding-Communication-of-Geographical-Indications-in-China.pdf"><strong>Invitation letter</strong></a><a class="wp-block-file__button wp-element-button" href="https://press.jandoo.ac/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Invitation-Letter-for-the-5th-International-Forum-on-surrounding-Communication-of-Geographical-Indications-in-China.pdf" download="" aria-describedby="wp-block-file--media-d7f01789-692a-4c3c-9c91-6df6b6f36d9f">Download </a></div> <p>Overview：</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><strong>Dates:</strong> November 7–9, 2025</li> <li><strong>Participation Format:</strong> Online &amp; offline</li> <li><strong>Submission Requirements:</strong> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Academic paper or speech outline (3,000–5,000 words)</li> <li>Content must align with the conference topics</li> <li>Submissions not directly related will not be accepted</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Important Deadlines:</strong> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Confirmation Form: by <strong>September 30, 2025</strong></li> <li>Paper/Speech Outline Submission: by <strong>October 31, 2025</strong></li> </ul> </li> </ul> Journal of Global Trends in Social Science 2025-04-14 https://press.jandoo.ac/journal/jgtss/announcement/view/6 <p>This column focuses on cutting-edge issues in intellectual property law, entertainment law, and the legal governance of traditional culture, exploring the adaptability and evolution of legal systems in the context of globalization and digital transformation. It also examines the practical applications of legal frameworks in industrial innovation, cultural protection, and social governance.</p> <p><strong>Guest editor:</strong></p> <p><strong>Yanmin QUAN</strong><br /><em>Professor, School of Law, Xi’an Jiaotong University</em><br /><em>Master’s Supervisor, School of Law, Xi’an Jiaotong University<br />Member of the Intellectual Property Law Research Committee, China Law Society<br />Member of the China Law Society on Science and Technology Law</em></p> <p><strong>Research Directions</strong> include, but are not limited to, the following areas:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Intellectual Property Protection and Legal Challenges in the Digital Economy</li> <li>Legal Regulation and Development Trends in the Cultural Industry (Film, Music, Gaming, etc.)</li> <li>Intellectual Property Licensing, Financing, and Legal Mechanisms for Industrial Innovation</li> <li>Platform Economy, Artificial Intelligence (AIGC), and Legal Liability Issues</li> <li>Legal Protection and International Comparisons of Traditional Cultural Heritage</li> <li>Regulation and Countermeasures Against Malicious Intellectual Property Litigation on the Internet</li> <li>Legal Conflicts and Coordination in the Globalization of the Cultural Industry</li> </ul> <p><strong>Manuscript submission information:</strong></p> <p class="wp-elements-4636292c11bfb0a009aa9193b599749b">Manuscripts should be submitted online at <a href="https://press.jandoo.ac/journal/index.php/jgtss/about/submissions"><strong>https://press.jandoo.ac/journal/index.php/jgtss/about/submissions</strong></a><br /><br />Before submitting, please read the <strong><a href="https://press.jandoo.ac/journals/jgtss/guide-for-authors/">Author Guidelines</a></strong> and follow the submission requirements.</p> Journal of Global Trends in Social Science 2025-04-14 https://press.jandoo.ac/journal/jgtss/announcement/view/5 <p>This column is a permanent feature of <em>JGTSS</em> and serves as a strategic cooperation platform with the Center for Peripheral Communication Studies at Peking University. It is dedicated to advancing the systematic development of China’s original <em>Peripheral Communication Theory</em> and fostering global dialogue.</p> <p>The <em>Surrounding Communication Theory</em> was first proposed by Professor Di LU in 2013. It has since been recognized as one of the “Four Major Indigenous Theories in Journalism and Communication Studies in China” and one of the “Top Ten Original Theories in Chinese Philosophy and Social Sciences.” This theory provides an innovative analytical framework for understanding geopolitical information flows and cross-cultural communication mechanisms.</p> <p><strong>Guest editor:</strong></p> <p><strong>Di LU</strong><br /><em>Professor, School of Journalism &amp; Communication, Peking University</em><br /><em>Doctoral Supervisor, School of Journalism and Communication, Peking University<br />Director, Center for Surrounding Communication Studies, Peking University</em></p> <p><strong>Research Directions</strong> include, but are not limited to, the following areas:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Paradigm Innovation and Empirical Research in Surrounding Communication Theory</li> <li>Comparative Analysis of Regional Communication Ecosystems</li> <li>Digital Media and Geopolitical Discourse Construction</li> <li>Multidimensional Analysis of Cross-Border Cultural Diffusion Mechanisms</li> <li>Policy Effectiveness Evaluation in Transnational Communication Governance</li> </ul> <p><strong>Manuscript submission information:</strong></p> <p>Manuscripts should be submitted online at <a href="https://press.jandoo.ac/journal/index.php/jgtss/about/submissions"><strong>https://press.jandoo.ac/journal/index.php/jgtss/about/submissions</strong></a><br /><br />Before submitting, please read the <strong><a href="https://press.jandoo.ac/journals/jgtss/guide-for-authors/">Author Guidelines</a></strong> and follow the submission requirements.</p> Journal of Global Trends in Social Science 2025-04-13