Nesir: Journal of Literary Studies invites submissions for its 10th issue (April 2026) and 12th issue (April 2027), dedicated to the twin special issues “Theoretical Inquiries, Critical Dialogues I–II.”

These issues welcome original research articles that explore classical or contemporary literary theories, modes of interpretation, textual analysis, narrative studies, world literature, comparative approaches, and interdisciplinary perspectives.

Prioritizing conceptual depth and metaphorical dynamism, Nesir seeks contributions that move beyond descriptive analysis of a single work, period, or national context. We encourage articles that:

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS / ÉTUDES IRLANDAISES (French Journal of Irish Studies)

Fall/Winter 2026 issue

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: March 1st, 2026

The Editorial Board of Études Irlandaises  is currently seeking submissions for its Fall/Winter 2026 issue.

Generally, the notion of identity is misinterpreted to be something concrete or even an inherited attribute and hence resistant to changes. However, as we delve deeper into the idea of self and the factors that constitute it, a fact becomes evident: that an individual’s identity is in fact not very rigid but rather fluid and dynamic in nature. A number of societal factors influence the construction of the character that an individual identifies themselves with. Through a close textual analysis of The Last White Man (2022) by Mohsin Hamid, this paper aims to explore the concept of identity in contrast to its conventional definition of something unalterable, and rather look at it as an idea that is constantly in motion.

Women and the Body: Interdisciplinary PerspectivesInterdisciplinary Studies on Philology – Volume (forthcoming)

The edited volume Women and the Body will appear as part of the peer-reviewed book series Interdisciplinary Studies on Philology, published by Maurer Press (Germany). The series explores cutting-edge research across literary studies, cultural studies, linguistics, philosophy, and related fields, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary and theoretically innovative approaches.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSOPHY “REWIRING ECOLOGIES: GROWTH, DEGROWTH, AND TECHNOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURES” Thirtieth Annual Meeting 21–23 May 2026 ONLINE ONLY

The IAEP Executive Committee is excited to announce our 2026 online annual meeting. To reduce the
environmental impact of our environmental philosophy, we hold conferences in-person/hybrid in
odd-numbered years, and fully remotely in even-numbered years.

Call for Papers for an Anthology

“The Colours of Pride: Queer Identities in Literature and Culture”

Submit to minimelow@gmail.com

Submissions close on 15 January 2026

Submit your paper to: minimelow@gmail.com  

Papers are invited for an anthology to be brought out by a reputed international publisher on the theme, “The Colours of Pride: Queer Identities in Literature and Culture.” 

Concept Note

The Journal of Research in Contemporary World Literature (indexed in Scopus) invites original, unpublished research articles for a special issue dedicated to Contemporary African and Arabic Literature. This issue seeks contributions that explore literary production, cross-cultural encounters, postcolonial and decolonial aesthetics, migration and diaspora, oral and performance traditions, and new media literatures within African and Arabic-speaking contexts. The journal is a peer-reviewed, open-access quarterly that publishes in English.

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