18 Jul 2024

The open-access Zeitschrift für Australienstudien | Australian Studies Journal (ZfA|ASJ, ISSN 1864-3957) invites proposals for special issues focusing on specific themes or topics related to Australia. Special issues provide an opportunity to explore emerging areas of research, address contemporary challenges, or highlight interdisciplinary perspectives on significant issues.

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Potential Topics for Special Issues include,
but are not limited to,

  • Indigenous studies and cultural preservation
  • Indigenous knowledge systems
  • Sustainable development and environmental management
  • Diversity, inclusion, and social cohesion
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship in Australia
  • Geography
  • Colonialism and racism
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Social sciences, human rights and law
  • Australian foreign policy and international relations
  • Health and well-being in Australian communities
  • Education and workforce development
  • Urban planning and smart cities
  • Language documentation, revitalization and reclamation
  • Australian arts and cultural heritage

Proposal Submission

Interested scholars and researchers are invited to submit proposals for special issues. The proposal should include:

  1. A brief overview of the proposed theme or topic, highlighting its significance and relevance.
  2. A tentative list of potential contributors and their areas of expertise.
  3. A proposed timeline for the special issue, including submission deadlines, peer review process, and publication date, in line with the journal’s publication schedule in April and October each year.
  4. A brief biography of the proposed guest editor(s), highlighting their qualifications and experience.

Submission Process

  • Proposals for special issues should be submitted electronically to journal[at]australienstudien.org.
  • Successful proposals will undergo a review process by the editorial board, and the guest editor(s) will be notified of the decision.
  • For more information and detailed guidelines, please visit the journal’s website at https://australienstudien.org/australian-studies-journal.