Call for Papers "Understanding Organised Crime: Japan in Comparative Perspective"
We are pleased to invite proposals for the symposium “Understanding Organised Crime:
Japan in Comparative Perspective”, to be held on 25 th October 2024 at the University of Tōkyō. We are seeking presentations that cover a broad spectrum of topics within
criminology, law, and sociology.
The symposium will be followed by a special issue on the same topic, which will bring
together a selection of the papers discussed at the symposium. Presenters who are willing to submit a paper to the special issue are invited to mention it explicitly in the symposium proposals.
Symposium Themes:
The symposium will feature three panels: organised crime and society, illegal markets, and responses to organised crime. In each panel, papers can focused Japan and/or one or more countries. Presenters are not required to provide a comparative analysis in their individual presentations, as the comparative angle can also be achieved by pairing the presentations from Japan and other countries for each topic.
We welcome proposals that explore the following themes:
- Organised Crime and Society: Papers in this panel can include but are not limited to: the changing relationship between organised crime and society, including the loss of legitimacy of mafia-like organizations, changing public perceptions of organised crime, media and organised crime;
- Illegal markets: Papers in this panel will look at the operations of organised criminal groups within various illegal markets. A non-exhaustive list of topics include: operational strategies, market dynamics, economic and social impacts
- Responses to Organised Crime: Papers in this session will examine various strategies and policies implemented to combat organised crime, including but not limited to: criminal law measures and criminal policies to fight organised crime, administrative and civil law interventions, innovative and multi-disciplinary approaches.
Proposal Submission Guidelines:
Each proposal should include the following information:
1. Name: Names, affiliations, and contact details
2. Title: A clear and concise title of the presentation.
3. Panel: please indicate the panel you wish to present in.
4. Abstract: 300 words abstract.
Submission Process:
Please submit your symposium proposal by emailing your proposal at
martina.baradel@sociology.ox.ac.uk by 31st August 2024. Proposals will be reviewed by the Organising Committee, and notifications of acceptance will be sent by 10 th September 2024.
Additional workshop: “Integrating Perspectives: Advanced Workshop on Qualitative and
Quantitative Research Methodologies”
Participants are cordially invited to participate in an additional workshop focused on research methodologies for the study of organised crime, scheduled to take place at the University of Nagoya on 23rd October 2024. This workshop offers a unique opportunity for attendees to discuss innovative approaches within the field of organised crime research. Participation should be notified to Martina Baradel at martina.baradel@sociology.ox.ac.uk
Important Dates:
- Proposal Submission Deadline: 31st August
- Notification of Acceptance: 10th September
- Additional workshop on Methodology: 23rd October, University of Nagoya
- Conference Date: 25th October, University of Tōkyō
For any questions or further information, please contact Martina Baradel at
martina.baradel@sociology.ox.ac.uk
We look forward to receiving your proposals and to an exciting and enriching conference.
19th ‘Deutschsprachiger Japanologentag’ 20.-22. August 2025 | Frankfurt am Main Call for Papers | Anthropology Section
Organizers: Anna-Maria Stabentheiner (University of Vienna), Sebastian Polak-Rottmann (DIJ Tokyo)
Anthropology of the Future – Living, Sharing and Communicating Processes of Imagining
Processes of globalization, diversification, and aging are continuously reshaping everyday life, raising questions about the sustainability and future (viability) of current social, political, and economic systems.
In the “Anthropology” section of this year’s conference, we explore how different processes, spaces, practices, and social groups engage with notions of ‘the future’ within this context. Our aim is to understand how current images of the future circulating in and on Japan influence political, social, and cultural actions both in the present and in the future. This involves considering not only how future imaginaries are shaped and lived out but also the spaces where these processes take place as well as the coexistence and interactions between different visions of the future.
How do people cope with the constant threat of natural disasters and climate change? How has the increasingly intense demographic change influenced the way of life and thinking in Japan’s rural areas? How do political actors communicate and legitimize their interpretations of the future? How do individuals creatively engage and take advantage of existing future imaginaries or the lack thereof? Where do conflicting visions of the future collide in everyday life, and how are these negotiated? We encourage contributions focusing on the following topics:
· The (performative, creative and artistic) construction, negotiation and communication of future imaginaries
· (De)legitimization of different visions of the future
· Practices and actions as the consequence of local, reginal, national and global imaginations of the future (as well as local, regional, national and global future visions as the consequence of certain practices and actions)
· Spaces and places of communication and negotiation
· The entanglement of a sense of uncertainty and the future (as for instance seen in the resilience of local communities)
Within this section, we hope to present a balanced mix of theoretical and methodological reflections, as well as empirical insights into various social processes in Japan, their formation, negotiation and their communication.
We also welcome transdisciplinary contributions, as well as submissions that do not directly align with the main theme. PhD candidates are also encouraged to submit their proposals; however, please note that the project should already be in an advanced stage.
Although generally a German-speaking conference, for the Anthropology section, we would like to encourage presentations in English as well. Presentations should be limited to 20 minutes. Each contribution will be followed by a 10-minute-long discussion.
Please send your proposals, including a title and an abstract (up to 300 words), by September 9th, 2024, to the section leaders Anna-Maria Stabentheiner (anna-maria.stabentheiner@univie.ac.at) and Sebastian Polak-Rottmann (polak-rottmann@dijtokyo.org).
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us via email.
Call for Papers for an Early Career Researcher Panel at “Practices of Distribution and the Reconfiguration of Culture” Frankfurt, 28-29 November 2024 Deadline for applications 31 August 2024
• The transformation of cultural production through digital networks
• Logistics of culture and the political economy of global trade networks
• Transregional and/or comparative approaches to area studies
• Diasporas and their cultural production
• Urbanization, infrastructure, and creative and other industrial clusters in global megacities
• Transnational regulation and global cultural flows
• New methodological approaches to cultural transformation
Beyond these topics, we also welcome early career scholars working on transregional or comparative approaches to area studies. We also hope to encourage creative formats for scientific communication. We encourage applicants to propose creative presentation formats, such as Turbo Talks, Pecha Kucha, Ignite, or Lightning Talks. We welcome presentations revolving around digital media like podcasts, YouTube videos, or TikTok. If you have an idea for a format that you would like to propose to us, whether it is related to your research, modes of research communication, or other transfer activities, we are open to creative proposals.
Those selected to present on their research will be provided with a support to their round-trip travel costs to Frankfurt, as well as accommodation in Frankfurt for up to two nights. Participants of the CrossArea conference (including presenters) will also be provided with meals.
We expect to award up to 5 grants for early career scholars, and we particularly welcome applications from qualified female scholars as well as applicants with a disability. We encourage applicants from both within Germany as well as internationally, especially those who do not have access to institutional funding; however, we may not be able to fund all travel costs for those hoping to come to Frankfurt from further afield. We look forward to receiving your application, which you should send as one PDF file by 31 August 2024 to Stefan Schmid, coordinator of ZIAF, at s.schmid@em.uni-frankfurt.de Applications should include the following documents:
• Your CV (maximum 2 pages)
• An abstract of your current research project (maximum 1 page)
• A short description of the presentation format you propose for your talk (maximum 300 words)
• An estimate of your travel costs
We expect to make a decision on applications no later than the beginning of October 2024. For questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Prof. Dr. Vinzenz Hediger (e-mail: hediger@tfm.uni-frankfurt.de phone: +49 69 798 32077) or Dr. Stefan Schmid (e-mail: s.schmid@em.uni-frankfurt.de phone: +49 69/798-32097). www.ceditraa.net , https://afrikaforschung-
Call for Papers: Fourth Conference European Association for Asian Art and Archaeology (EAAA)
8–13 September 2025
University of Lisbon, Portugal
Deadline for submissions: 15 October 2024
Notification of acceptance: 31 January 2025
The Board of the European Association for Asian Art and Archaeology (EAAA) is pleased to announce a call for papers for the 4th EAAA Conference to be held at the School of Arts and Humanities – University of Lisbon (Portugal) between 8 and 13 September 2025. The 4th Conference is jointly organised by the European Association for Asian Art and Archaeology (EAAA), the UNIARQ – Centre for Archaeology (School of Arts and Humanities), the CH-ULisboa – Centre for History of the University of Lisbon, ARTIS-Institute of Art History and ACN-Asia Collections Network.
The School of Arts and Humanities – University of Lisbon is the largest scientific school of Arts and Humanities in the country and has the only existing first cycle programme in Portugal dedicated to the study of Asia as a whole.
Main aims of the 4th EAAA Conference:
• To open a dialogue between scholars of Asian art and archaeology and to offer a platform for the presentation and discussion of recent research.
• To highlight the significance of Asian art and archaeology research.
• To focus research on the many collections of Asian art in Europe.
• To revise the historical approach that has been prevalent in the study and research of Asian art and archaeology.
• To critically engage and elaborate on existing art theories and methodology.
• To formulate new research vistas, approaches and methods in Asian art and archaeology.
Conference participation
Scholars of Asian art (visual and performing) and archaeology from Europe and beyond are invited to submit their proposals dealing with the art and archaeology of the whole area of Asia from the Asia Pacific to the East Mediterranean (e.g. East Asia, Northeast Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia and West Asia) as well as transregional, transmedial and transnational studies. The proposals can also focus on performing arts, critical theory and methodology in the above-mentioned areas. Advanced graduate students are encouraged to submit their proposals. The language of the conference is English.
Please note that the 4th EAAA Conference will be held in person. All speakers are expected to give a paper on site. Non-presenting participants to the conference are encouraged to take part either on site or online.
The EAAA board accepts the following formats of participation:
Individual paper:
Paper proposal (max. 250 words), including the title of the paper and the name of the speaker. Each paper
presentation should last 20 minutes, allocating 10 minutes at the end for questions for discussions. Individual paper proposals will be grouped by the Selection Committee into 3–4 paper panels on a unifying theme.
Panel proposal:
Panel proposal (max. 250 words), including the title of the panel, panel organiser(s), panellists and chair/discussant; 3–4 paper abstracts (max. 250 words each, individually saved in WORD). The Selection Committee reserves the right to modify the panel structure.
Performing arts:
We welcome papers that include the demonstration of the performing arts (for example, dance, music, and theater): please send abstract (max. 250 words), title of the lecture demonstration, name and affiliation of the speaker, and short sample of demonstration of up to three minutes, in form of a mp4 video (via WeTransfer) or a video link (none will be published). As with all papers, the presentation will be max. 20 minutes in length followed by 10 minutes of discussion.
Poster presentation:
Poster proposal (max. 250 words), including the title of the poster and the name of the presenter. Each poster must fit within a 122 cm × 122 cm area; 71.1 cm × 55.9 cm landscape orientation, with main points visible from ca. 2 m away. The poster needs to be printed in full colour in advance.
All applicants are asked to add a short CV of about 100 words, their status and affiliation (e.g. PhD candidate, University of Leeds) as well as contact information (postal address, telephone number, e-mail address) to their proposal application.
Please also note the following participation role limits:
• Panel organisers can serve as chair/discussants or panellists in their pre-organised panel.
• Panellists are discouraged to serve as chair/discussants in the same panel in which they are speaking.
• Panellists may participate in a panel as chair/discussant in which they are not speaking.
• Each participant can give only one paper presentation
All proposals saved in WORD format (not PDF) should be sent to conference@ea-aaa.eu by 15 October 2024. All submitted proposals will be anonymised and reviewed by the Selection Committee. The notification of acceptance will be made by 31 January 2025. The preliminary conference programme will be published by 31 May 2025.
The final conference programme will be published by 15 August 2025.
EAAA membership fees:
A two-year membership (2025–2026) of EAAA (regular 60.- €, students 20.- €) is a prerequisite for all participants. Become an EAAA member here.
Conference registration fees:
The conference registration fee covers coffee breaks, refreshments and the opening reception.
Early bird registration before 30 April 2025
Regular EAAA members 75.- €
Student EAAA members 40.- €
Registration (in-person participation for giving papers and/or attending all the sessions on site) before 15 July 2025
Regular EAAA members 85.- €
Student EAAA members 45.- €
For those who will not attend the conference in person but wish to attend the sessions virtually, we are pleased to offer the following option:
Online participation for attending all the sessions (registration before 31 August 2025)
Regular EAAA members 45.- €
Student EAAA members 25.- €
Further information
For more information on the EAAA and its conference, please visit EAAA website: http://www.ea-aaa.eu
Later, suggestions for accommodations in Lisbon and all other information will be posted on the website.
For questions related to the conference, please email: conference@ea-aaa.eu
For questions related to the EAAA, please email: info@ea-aaa.eu
Organisational committee:
Mariana Diniz – (UNIARQ)
Luís Urbano Afonso – (Artis; ACN-Europe)
Elisabetta Colla – (CH-ULisboa – UNIARQ – ACN and ACN-Europe and EAAA)
Iside Carbone – (RAI-UK, ACN, ACN- Europe, CH-Ulisboa & EAAA)
António Barrento (CH-Ulisboa)
Diana Nukushina (UNIARQ & Embassy of Japan in Portugal)
Collaborators:
Carine Silva de Souza (UNIARQ)
Rafael Lima (UNIARQ)
