CfP: Digital Humanities: Theories, Practices and Methodologies (Edited Volume) Deadline: 1.3.2025

The field of Digital Humanities (DH) continues to evolve as an interdisciplinary nexus of inquiry, embracing innovative theories, methodologies, and practices which transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries and fostering collaborations across the humanities, computational sciences, and the creative industries. The increasing digitization of cultural artifacts, the proliferation of data-driven methodologies, and the rise of virtual and networked cyberspaces demand innovative theoretical frameworks, robust methodological approaches, and critical reflections. Within the research project Digital Humanities: Emerging Ecosystems, Creative Industries and Virtual Solidarities, the edited volume (with the tentative title) Digital Humanities: Theories, Practices and Methodologies seeks to bring together critical insights and diverse methodologies to examine the ways in which digital environments shape and are shaped by cultural, social, and technological developments. We welcome contributions that address theoretical frameworks, empirical research, or practical applications within the DH domain as this publication aims to explore the intersections of digital ecosystems and creative industries with inter- and multidisciplinary scholarship, offering a platform for critical dialogues and pioneering methodologies that address the complexities of the digital age. We invite contributions that reflect the diverse landscapes of the DH, emphasizing intersections with creative industries, networked communities, and emerging digital practices. Scholars, practitioners, and interdisciplinary teams are encouraged to submit works which challenge traditional paradigms, reflect on methodological innovations, and propose novel theories.

Key Themes

Potential topics include but are not limited to:

  1. Emerging Ecosystems

    • DH in the context of digital globalization and sustainability

    • Platform cultures and their influence on knowledge production

    • Collaborative platforms and open-access infrastructures.

    • Open data, (digital) archives, preservation, cultural heritage and the ethical implications of digital curation

    • The role of AI and machine learning in humanistic research.

  2. Transformations in Creative Industries

    • DH and the evolution of creative methodologies

    • Digital storytelling, gaming and interactive media

    • The role of AI, AR/VR, and generative tools in art and culture

    • The humanities' contributions to innovation in creative industries.

    • Intellectual property, ethics, and rights in digital creation.

  3. Virtual Solidarities and Communities

    • Collaborative practices in digital spaces

    • Communities, (digital) activism and the politics of online engagement

    • Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in DH projects

    • Decolonial and inclusive practices in the digital realm.

    • Networked identities and participatory cultures.

  4. Theories and Methodologies

    • Interdisciplinary approaches to DH research

    • Methodological innovations in data visualization and text analysis

    • Challenges in teaching and learning DH

    • Critical reflections on digital tools and methods.

    • Intersections of Digital Humanities with critical theory.

    • Data ethics, algorithmic bias, and digital inequalities. 

Case Studies and Practical Applications

    • Exemplary DH projects across disciplines

    • Analysis of digital tools, software, and platforms

    • Digital preservation and memory studies

 

We welcome:

  • Research essays: 5.000-7. 000 words (inclusive of footnotes, tables, references).

  • Case studies: 3.000-5.000 words with a focus on specific projects or applications.

  • Theoretical reflections: 4.000-6.000 words, emphasizing conceptual contributions.

Submission Guidelines

  • Abstracts: Submit a 300-word abstract outlining your proposed chapter, including a working title, a brief bionote (150 words) and contact details such as email.

  • Deadline for Abstracts: 1. March 2025

  • Notification of Acceptance: 15. March 2025

  • Deadline for Full Papers: 30. June 2025. Accepted authors will be invited to submit research essays of 5.000-7. 000 words (inclusive of footnotes, tables, references), case studies of 3.000-5.000 words with a focus on specific projects or applications, or theoretical reflections of 4.000-6.000 words, emphasizing conceptual contributions, formatted according to a template which will be provided upon acceptance of the submitted abstract.

  • Release (planned): November-December 2025 by Istanbul University Press, a leading publisher indexed by Web of Science with “Book Citation Index (BKCI)”, specializing in multilayered research and targeting global readerships in humanities, social sciences and cross-disciplinary approaches, thus ensuring wide dissemination among academic and professional readerships.

Editorial Team

Prof. Dr. Irem Atasoy, Istanbul University

Prof. Dr. Habib Tekin, Marmara University

Dr. Maria Grajdian, Hiroshima University

 

Submission and Inquiries

Abstracts ought to be submitted here.

The editor will respond to confirm the receipt of the abstract within a few days upon submission.

 

Inquiries ought to be sent to Dr. Maria Grajdian.

For further information, please visit The Loving Futures Laboratory.

 

CFP, NewsHelene Heuser