Dear Researchers,
We invite you to contribute to the Alevi Encyclopedia, a multilingual and open-access digital platform dedicated to documenting and conveying the full diversity and depth of the Alevi world.
Launched on 2 July 2025, the platform brings together scholars, community leaders, and members from different generations. It has already attracted remarkable attention, reaching 95,000 page views in its first month (July), over 120,000 in its second (August), and again 120,000 in its third (September), with an average of 1,200 daily visitors.
This significant interest offers valuable opportunities for researchers to gain visibility and recognition both within the international academic community and among the broader public. The Alevi Encyclopedia continues to evolve through various collaborative projects, aiming to create new opportunities and platforms for scholarly engagement.
The Second Alevi Encyclopedia Symposium, held on 10–12 October 2025 in Dortmund, was concluded with great enthusiasm and productivity. Over 40 scholars from Turkey, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and other countries participated in three days of workshops, rich discussions, and joint planning sessions, which set a strong direction for the encyclopedia’s new phase. This gathering, marked by the establishment of an expanded editorial board and thematic working groups, represents the transition into the encyclopedia’s second stage—one that promises a more collective and dynamic process ahead.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all researchers, authors, and supporters who have contributed to the Alevi Encyclopedia and to one of the most comprehensive events ever organised in the field of Alevi Studies.
We now warmly welcome your contributions for the Third Group of Entries, which will continue to shed light on Alevi Studies, cultural memory, and the broader Alevi community.
Timeline for the Second Group of Entries
Final Submission Deadline: 15 December 2025
Publication Date: 15 January 2026
What Can Be Submitted?
1) Previously published works such as articles, book chapters, dictionary/encyclopedia entries, thesis excerpts, or journalistic essays may be revised and formatted according to the Alevi Encyclopedia criteria.
2) Ongoing or unpublished research may also be submitted.
3) Entries can be classical anthropological, folkloric, or ethnographic subjects (e.g. ocak, pir, ana, cemevi, cem, musahiplik), or conceptual/thematic topics (e.g. third-generation Alevis in the diaspora, Alevis and violence, Alevism and women).
Submission Guidelines
Author Login: Contributors must create a personal account via the Author Login section of the website. These accounts may be personalised with a photo, CV, and social media links. (Note: pseudonyms are not accepted; authors must register under their real names.)
Language: Entries may be submitted in Turkish, English, or German. If you wish to submit your text in more than one language, please include all versions in a single Word file.
Format: Word (.docx), Times New Roman, 12pt, 1.5 line spacing.
Length: Recommended 200–2,000 words; maximum length 5,000 words (including notes and references).
Referencing: Must follow the Alevi Encyclopedia Reference Guide; DOI numbers or online links should be added where available.
Structure of Encyclopedia Entries
Title: concise, clear, and descriptive
Abstract: max. 500-word introductory paragraph
Subheadings: to structure the text into sections
Conclusion: short summary of the discussion
Endnotes: to be used instead of footnotes (if necessary)
References & Further Reading: sources cited in the text plus additional recommended literature
Contact
For any questions or assistance: [email protected]
Additional Information
See Notes and Practical Information for Authors.
See Publication Process and Rights of the Parties.
See FAQ: How to Write for the Alevi Encyclopedia?
See Author Registration and Entry Submission Guidelines.
Why Contribute to the Alevi Encyclopedia?
Visibility: Increase the visibility of your work across both academic and public audiences. The platform currently attracts around 1,200 unique daily visitors.
Knowledge Sharing: Present your research in a clear, concise, and thematically focused format.
Academic Recognition: Entries are peer-reviewed, archived, and citable, strengthening your scholarly profile.
Contribution to the Field: Help map the diversity, networks, and expansion of Alevi Studies.
Opportunities for Collaboration: Enhance your academic networking, foster partnerships, and strengthen prospects for fellowships, research funding, and career development.
We kindly ask you to circulate this call among your colleagues, students, and relevant networks.
