The International Conference on Comparative Public Policy in Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Journal of Comparative AnalysisApril 19-21, 2024Tsinghua University, Beijing, China CALL FOR PAPERSCOMPARATIVE PUBLIC POLICIES AT THE AGE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIESTo celebrate its 25th Anniversary, the Journal of Comparative Policy Research and Analysis: Research and Practice (JCPA) welcomes scholars, graduate students, and practitioners to participate in the International Conference on Comparative Public Policy, sponsored by the Society for International Comparative Policy Analysis (ICPA-Forum) and hosted by the School of Public Policy and Management, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, to be held on April 19-21, 2024.CONFERENCE THEME:In today's increasingly digital world, advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data, Bio-Technology and Communication Modes are deeply intertwined with every aspect of society, including public policy. Policymakers around the world face the complex challenges of harnessing the power of these technologies to improve policy analysis processes, policy making and implementation, while keeping up the regulatory and policy framework to guard against the potential hazards to society.This conference calls for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to engage in interdisciplinary comparative dialogues about the critical interplay between technology and public policy. We aim to foster discussions, widen debates, and offer innovative angles on the myriad ways in which today’s scientific breakthroughs and new technologies shape public policy. Of particular interest are the theoretical implications and practical applications of the papers presented.IMPORTANT DATES:January 15, 2024 Paper Proposal Submission DeadlineFebruary 15, 2024 Proposal Review Decision AnnouncementFebruary 29, 2024 Early Registration and Fee PaymentMarch 15, 2024 Full Conference Paper Submission (for the Best Conference Paper Award)April 15, 2024 Late Registration and Fee PaymentApril 15, 2024 Conference Paper SubmissionApril 19-21, 2024 Main Conference(Note: At least one author of the accepted paper has to register and pay the registration fee by February 29, 2024, in order for the paper to be included the conference program.)SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:All proposals must adhere to the AIMS and SCOPE of JCPA,and include the following information:1) Cover page: authors or (co)authors names, corresponding author, institutional affiliation, mailing address, email address;2) Text: of up to 500 words only considering: theoretical framework and/or development;, methodology and/or development; research questions; findings and implications; innovations; unique contributions.» ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORMCONFERENCE LANGUAGE AND TRACKS:The conference will accept only papers written and presented in English. We welcome submissions of papers on the topics related, but not limited, to the following tracks:Science and TechnologyCrisis and ResilienceEnvironment and SustainabilityDiversity, Equality and InclusionGlobal Public PolicyPolitics and the Policy ProcessGovernance and Public PolicyContext, Culture, and Public PolicyFrontiers in Theories and PracticesOtherSpecial Issue Track: AI, Data Science, and Comparative Public PolicySpecial Issue Track: Comparing Climate Policy Implementation toward Carbon Neutrality REGISTRATION SCHEDULE ABSTRACT SUBMISSION