Call for papers “Yearbook of the Institute of East-Central Europe” No. 1/2026

The Editorial Board of the Yearbook of the Institute of East-Central Europe invites submissions of articles and reviews for the general issue of the journal (No. 1/2026), scheduled for publication in 2026. Manuscripts addressing broadly understood issues related to Central and Eastern Europe should be submitted by 30 May 2026 to the Yearbook’s correspondence address: yearbook@ies.lublin.pl.

Issue No. 1/2026 will be devoted to the historical and humanistic dimensions of research on Central and Eastern Europe, as well as to studies on international relations in Central and Eastern Europe and the role of Central and Eastern Europe in international relations. Given the interdisciplinary character of research on Central and Eastern Europe, the Editorial Board also welcomes submissions from authors of political science, sociological, economic, philosophical, and other related studies.

We encourage the submission of original theoretical and empirical works in both Polish and English.

Manuscripts should not exceed 60,000 characters (including spaces and the bibliography) and must be prepared in accordance with the author guidelines available on the journal’s website: https://ies.lublin.pl/en/yearbook/guidelines/

Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis, i.e. from the date of the call for papers until the stated final deadline. The initial editorial decision regarding further processing of the manuscript should not exceed two weeks.

Rocznik IEŚW” nr 3/2026

Memory, Society and Power: Social Frameworks, Political Conflicts, Cultural Practices

Editors: Agata Domachowska, Agata Tatarenko, Szczepan Czarnecki

Interdisciplinary Annual Journal on Memory Studies

We are pleased to invite submissions for the upcoming issue of the Yearbook of the Institute of Central Europe Memory, Society and Power:Social Frameworks, Political Conflicts, Cultural Practices an annual interdisciplinary journal. This issue aims to explore the diverse roles of memory in shaping individuals, communities, and societies. The journal provides a scholarly forum for innovative research on collective memory, memory culture, and the politics of remembering across different historical, social, and geographical contexts. We welcome contributions from scholars working in history, sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, political science, media studies, literature, art history, philosophy, and related disciplines. The issue is particularly interested in articles that examine how collective memory is constructed, negotiated, and transformed over time, and how these processes influence identities, cultural practices, and political realities.

Topics may include (but are not limited to):

Memory and collective identity,
Post-war and Post-conflict memory,
Heritage and memory,
Digital memory, online archives, and virtual commemoration,
Memory activism and grassroots commemorations,
State memory politics and historical policy,
Methodological challenges in memory research,

We welcome both theoretical contributions and empirically grounded case studies. Special consideration will be given to interdisciplinary work and innovative methodological approaches.

Submission Guidelines

Length: 6,000–12,000 words (including footnotes and references)
Abstract: Please include an abstract of up to 250 words
Keywords: 5–7 keywords
Languages: Articles should be submitted in English
Formatting: It is also crucial that the text is written in accordance with the guidelines for authors.

Timeline

Submission deadline: May 30, 2026
Final revisions due: by July 2026
Publication date: September 2026

Submission & Contact

Submissions and inquiries should be sent to: yearbook@ies.lublin.pl

Please include “Memory and Culture – Submission” in the subject line. Detailed author guidelines and further information.