Articles may be written in German or English language. Abstracts and contributions should follow the FQS guidelines for authors (http://www.qualitative-research.net/index.php/fqs/about/submissions#authorGuidelines). Each submitted abstract should be between 400 and 500 words in length. The abstract needs to present a rationale for the proposed article that is grounded in background literature before outlining the main discussion points. In addition, authors need to submit a short biography of no more than 200 words, corresponding author contact details including their e-mail address. Inquiries and proposals should be sent to the guest editors via e-mail until September 30, 2018.

Contributions may be submitted in German or English. The submission process will take two steps. First, potential contributors will indicate their interest by submitting an abstract of about 200 words and a working title (by October 1, 2018). The authors of elected contributions will be asked to complete and submit their full article by March 1, 2019.

Contributions may be submitted in German or English.The submission process will take two steps. First, potential contributors will first indicate their interest by submitting an abstract of about 200 words and a working title (by October 31, 2017). The authors of elected contributions will be asked to complete and submit their full article by February 15, 2018.