Third International Hybrid Interdisciplinary Conference – 2025
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 Guidelines
• Abstract: 250–300 words (include title, background, methodology, key findings)
• Full Paper: Max 6,000 words, APA 7th edition
• Abstract Deadline: August 30, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: Rolling
• Full Paper Deadline: November 7, 2025

Submit via Email: ebsulings.conf@ebsu.edu.ng
Selected papers will be peer-reviewed and published in reputable interdisciplinary journals.

Registration Fees

• Early Bird (By Sept. 15):
o Nigerians: ₦20,000 | Foreign: $30
o Students: ₦10,000 | Foreign: $10
• Regular:
o Nigerians: ₦25,000 | Foreign: $40
o Students: ₦15,000 | Foreign: $15

Payment Details:
Acct Name: International Conference and Publication (EBSU)
Acct No: 1028291955
Bank: United Bank for Africa (UBA)

🏛️ Conference Venues
• Opening/Closing: New Faculty Auditorium, EBSU
• Technical Sessions: Faculty Blocks A & B, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
• Virtual Presentations: ICT Centre, EBSU

Format: Hybrid (Physical + Virtual)
Virtual sessions will be professionally supported and integrated into the program.

🎙️ Key Personalities

Chief Host:
Prof. Michael U. Awoke
Vice Chancellor, EBSU

Host: Dr. Goodluck C. Nwode
HOD, Languages & Linguistics, EBSU

Co-Host:
Prof. Nkechi Emma-Echiegu
Dean, Social Sciences & Humanities, EBSU

🎤 Confirmed Speakers

Keynote Speaker:
Prof. Sani Abba Aliyu
Director, Advancement & International Education
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Lead Paper Presenters:
Prof. Ngozi Emeka-Nwobia
Ebonyi State University

Prof. Ahmad Shehu
Kaduna State University

Dr. Raphael Iyamu
University of Florida, USA

Major Dr. Y. M. Sukam
Director, Research Development and Innovation
Nigerian Army College of Environmental Sciences & Technology, Makurdi


📞 Contact Information
Dr. Jeremiah A. Nwankwegu
Chair, Local Organizing Committee
📱 +234 703 946 9389

Dr. Iwuchukwu C. Uwaezuoke
Secretary, Local Organizing Committee
📱 +234 806 383 807


🔗 Join us in shaping the future of interdisciplinary scholarship in a digital age.
We look forward to your participation!