As Pride Month wraps up, the Editor-in-Chief reflects on the overshadowing of Men’s Mental Health Month. He highlights the mental health struggles men face while acknowledging the pride movement’s significance. The piece also showcases community organizations supporting queer rights amidst rising hate and discusses the importance of local initiatives for mental health and support.
Now you have more time to join us as we explore the transformative impact of AI on the Arts & Humanities! Submit your papers by April 10th and contribute to this dialogue about disruption, humanity, and vibes.
The Scattered Pelican, an innovative peer-reviewed journal from Western University’s Comparative Literature program, invites diverse creative submissions exploring the theme of human disruption in the age of AI. Artists and scholars are encouraged to engage deeply with this topic across various media, fostering dialogue and connection. Don’t miss the submission deadline of April 10, 2026—your voice matters!
We stand on the brink of a technological upheaval that threatens to redefine humanity itself. With AI monopolizing our labor and creativity, The Scattered Pelican calls for critical book reviews exploring this unsettling shift. Dare to analyze the chaos of our evolving connection to technology and its implications on human value.
The rise of artificial intelligence is shaking the very foundations of knowledge and creativity in the Arts & Humanities, challenging concepts like authorship and human experience. Yet this disruption is not a death knell; it reaffirms the urgency of Humanities research. As we engage with AI, we must confront pressing questions about humanity, creativity, and our emotional landscapes. The call for submissions to The Scattered Pelican invites scholars to explore these transformative dynamics, emphasizing the unique “vibes” of human experience amidst relentless automation.
The Editorial Team of The Scattered Pelican, a graduate journal of Comparative Literature at Western University, is seeking peer reviewers for its upcoming issue. This double-anonymized, interdisciplinary journal encourages applications from scholars at various career stages, including PhD candidates and independent researchers. Reviewers will evaluate submissions and provide feedback, contributing to academic discourse. The forthcoming issue will address disruptions in the humanities, reflecting on the evolving understanding of being human in the context of contemporary challenges.
Meet the eclectic editorial crew behind The Scattered Pelican: a blend of minds driven by interdisciplinary innovation. Editor-in-Chief Sohrab Mosahebi challenges Eurocentrism with his focus on Perso-Islamic epistemology. Deputy Editor Yasmine Lemnij brings unique perspectives on queer literature and trauma, while Reviews Editor Vitor Fernandes deepens our understanding of cultural translation. From Zeinab Karimi’s explorations of human connection to Lisa Viviani’s take on the “Bad Boy Archetype,” each member fosters a vibrant discourse. With a commitment to accessibility and decoloniality, this team hopes to rewrite the rules of what comparative literature research should be about in a bold, transformative way.
The “Comparative Literature” graduate journal at Western University in Ontario seeks volunteer graduate students from Arts & Humanities disciplines for various positions, including copyeditors and public relations officers. Undergraduate students may apply with sufficient merit. Applications are open to all colleges in London and Southwestern Ontario.
Travel Light: Apprehending Being On the Move (Complete Document of Issue #9)
Sogand Shenavar from Sapienza University of Rome presents insights on translations and inter-lingual investigations in the context of travel. The work emphasizes the complexities involved in translating experiences across languages and cultures, highlighting the nuances that influence the travel narrative. By examining various translation methodologies, this study aims to enhance understanding of how cultural meanings can be preserved or altered during the translation process. It serves as a valuable contribution to the field of translation studies.
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