Dear Researchers,
We warmly invite you to contribute to the Alevi Encyclopedia, a multilingual, open-access digital platform dedicated to documenting the diversity and depth of the Alevi world and transmitting this knowledge to future generations.
Since its launch on 2 July 2025, the platform has quickly become an important shared space of knowledge, bringing together academics, religious authorities, and community members from different generations. Today, with an average of 2,500 daily visitors, the encyclopedia has achieved remarkable visibility. This growing interest offers contributing researchers an important opportunity for recognition and impact, both within academic circles and among the wider public.
The collective momentum that emerged from the II. Alevi Encyclopedia Symposium, together with the expanded editorial structure and thematic working groups, has given a strong direction to the encyclopedia’s new phase. This stage marks the beginning of a more collective, productive, and inclusive period of work. On this occasion, we would also like to express our sincere gratitude to all researchers, authors, and supporters who have contributed to the Alevi Encyclopedia so far.
We now look forward to your valuable contributions for the fifth group of encyclopedia entries, which will help illuminate Alevi studies, cultural memory, and the wider public, especially the Alevi community.
Timeline for the Fifth Group of Entries
Final Submission Deadline: 15 June 2026
Publication Date: 15 July 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2) Ongoing or unpublished research may also be submitted.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.
