Call for Book Chapters Balkan Politics: An Analysis of Political Parties of Balkan Countries

Balkan Studies Foundation

Center for Political, Economic and Social Research

Balkan Politics Series

Balkan Studies Foundation will publish a Balkan Politics Series. Edited by Dr. Sevba Abdula and Prof. Ali Erken, the series aims to publish editions on 5 different topics: Political Parties, Political Ideologies, Political Sociology, Foreign Policy, Religion-State Relations.

Call for Book Chapters

Balkan Politics: An Analysis of Political Parties of Balkans Countries

*Invitation to Contribute

We invite scholars, researchers, and experts to contribute to a forthcoming volume in our “Balkan Politics Series (Academic Editorial)”, dedicated to Balkan Politics: An Analysis of Political Parties of Balkans Countries, journey from 1991 to 2024. This volume aims to present a comprehensive analysis of Balkan Countries political parties such as party systems, party ideologies, party organizations, electoral strategies, etc.

* Suggested Topics for Submission

1. Party Systems
2. Historical Development of Political Parties
3. Electoral Strategies and Campaigns
4. Comparative Party Politics
5. Party Organization and Structure
6. Party Ideology and Policy
7. Party Systems and Electoral Laws
8. Party Membership and Activism
9. Political Socialization and Recruitment
10. Party and Government Relations
11. Other related issues

* Editors: Dr. Sevba Abdula, Prof.Dr. Ali Erken

* Submit proposal: https://forms.gle/hRWia2kAEWV87Z2p6

Proposal Deadline: 30 September 2024

Announcement of accepted proposals: 10 October 2024

Chapter Deadline: 30 December 2024

Publication of book: March 2025

General Framework

* Book Chapter Proposals

–Length: 750-1000 words.

–Content: Provide a concise yet comprehensive overview of the chapter’s main arguments, methodologies, and findings.

* Chapter Structure

-Length: Each chapter should consist of 6000-9000 words, including footnotes.

-Language: All chapters must be written in English.

–Formatting:

– Use Microsoft Word with a minimum of 2.5 cm margins on all sides.

– The entire text should be in Times New Roman font.

– Font Size: Main text should be size 12 with 1.5 line spacing.

– Chapter Title: Should be in capital letters, bold, size 14.

– Subtitles: Should be in lowercase, regular font, size 12.

* Tables and Figures

– Sequential Numbering: All tables and figures should be numbered in sequential order.

– Footnotes for Tables: Should be placed directly below the table body and indicated in lowercase.

– Minimal Usage: Use tables sparingly and ensure they add value to the text.

– Data Representation: Avoid duplicating data presented in the tables and the text.

* Peer Review and Publication:

• Contributions will undergo peer review for quality and relevance.

* Balkan Countries: North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Greece, Albania, Kosovo, Serbia, Türkiye, Croatia, Bosna-Hercegovina, Montenegro, Slovenia, Romania.

* Additional Notes

– Honorarium: There will be a remuneration for the written contribution.