Call for Papers

Islamophobia Studies Yearbook 2026

Submit Your Research

March 15, 2025

Submission Deadline

June 30, 2025

Review Completion

Fall 2025

Publication

The Islamophobia Studies Yearbook invites submissions for its 2026 edition. We welcome interdisciplinary contributions that advance our understanding of Islamophobia through theoretical innovation, empirical research, and critical analysis.

The Yearbook particularly encourages submissions that reflect on recent developments in anti-Muslim racism, policy changes, and emerging patterns of discrimination across various domains including media, politics, law, education, and everyday social interactions.

Special Focus: Digital Islamophobia and Online Spaces

While we welcome contributions on all aspects of Islamophobia research, the 2026 edition will have a special focus on digital manifestations of Islamophobia and the role of online spaces in perpetuating anti-Muslim sentiment.

We are particularly interested in research examining:

Social media platforms and the spread of Islamophobic content
Algorithm bias and its impact on Muslim representation
Online harassment and cyberbullying of Muslim individuals
Digital activism and counter-narratives
Platform governance and content moderation policies

Types of Contributions

Research Articles

Full-length research papers (6,000-8,000 words)

• Original empirical research
• Theoretical contributions
• Comparative studies
• Case study analyses

Research Notes

Shorter contributions (2,000-4,000 words)

• Preliminary findings
• Methodological innovations
• Dataset descriptions
• Replication studies

Book Reviews

Critical reviews (1,000-2,000 words)

• Recent publications on Islamophobia
• Comparative book reviews
• Review essays

Reports

Field reports and documentation (1,500-3,000 words)

• Policy analysis
• Conference reports
• Legal case studies

Submission Guidelines

Requirements

Manuscripts must be previously unpublished original work
Submissions accepted in German and English
Abstracts required in both German and English (250 words each)
Chicago Manual of Style citation format
Double-blind peer review process

Format Requirements

• Word document format (.docx)
• 12-point Times New Roman font
• Double-spaced throughout
• 1-inch margins on all sides
• Page numbers in top right corner
• Author details on separate title page

What to Include

Cover letter with brief description of contribution
Author biography (100 words max)
Complete manuscript with abstracts
Keywords (5-7 terms)

Submit Your Work

Submission Process

All submissions should be sent via email to the editorial team. Please ensure all required documents are included in your submission package.

Submit Manuscript

Questions?

For questions about the submission process, thematic focus, or technical requirements, please contact our editorial team.

editorial@jahrbuch-islamophobie.de

Farid Hafez, Editor-in-Chief