Spring 2025 Issue:

Travel Light: Apprehending Being on the Move

The editorial board of The Scattered Pelican invites submissions of translations for our upcoming issue, “Travel Light: Apprehending Being on the Move”. This issue seeks to explore the nature of movement in the 21st century—a period marked by shifting interpretations of mobility, social processes, and the governance of bodies in space within an era of accelerating technological speed. We welcome translations of scholarly texts, literary works, archival materials, and other significant writings that engage with themes of travel, migration, displacement, transience, politics and the psychology of movement.

Submission Guidelines:

• Submissions may include translations of essays, poetry, short fiction, or other forms of writing that contribute to the theme.
• Translations should be accompanied by at least two out of the four items below:
  1. A brief description of the original work (including title, author, and publication details if applicable).
  2. A statement on the significance of the work in relation to the issue’s theme.
  3. Any relevant translation notes (e.g., context, challenges, theoretical approach).
  4. An excerpt or the full text (no more than 250 words) in the original language, to emphasize on descriptions, thematic aspects, or challenges and theories of the translation process.
• Submission must include a verifiable proof of permission to translate and publish the work if it is under copyright.
• Translations must be submitted in English, with the original language clearly indicated.  The title should be provided in both the source and translated languages.
• Submissions should follow The Scattered Pelican’s style guidelines and formatting requirements. Please refer to https://thescatteredpelican.com/for-authors/submission-guidelines/
• Word limit: The submission should not exceed 3,000-3,500 words including the translation notes and remarks. The Translator’s statement, remarks, and notes should not comprise more than 1000 words of the whole submission.

Eligibility and Deadline:

• We welcome submissions from graduate students, independent scholars, and researchers.
• The deadline for submissions is April 1^st, 2025.
• Please submit your work using our SUBMISSION FORM. Please include your name, institutional affiliation, and a 50-word biography only in the form (not in your text/uploaded file).

For any questions regarding this call, please contact us at contact@thescatteredpelican.com

We look forward to your contributions!