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  • Call for Papers|May 15 Families Celebration

    2025-05-12

    Call for Papers | 

    Families in Transition – Postmodern and Interdisciplinary Perspectives
    Journals: Postmodern Openings[PO], LUMEN Social Sciences[LUMEN SS], LUMEN Philosophy and Humanistic Sciences [LUMEN PHS]
    Submission Deadline: 20 June 2025
    Publication Date: October- December 2025

    Thematic Focus |

    In celebration of the International Day of Families (15 May), Postmodern Openings[PO], LUMEN Social Sciences [LUMEN SS], and LUMEN Philosophy & Humanistic Sciences [LUMEN PHS] invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners to contribute to a​ series of interdisciplinary issue​s exploring the evolving dynamics of families in contemporary society.

    Families today exist in a rapidly changing world shaped by globalization, digitalization, migration, shifting gender roles, and sociopolitical transformations. ​T​hese call​s seek high-quality theoretical, empirical, and critical contributions that examine the postmodern, social, philosophical, and humanistic dimensions of family structures, relationships, and identities.

    Suggested Topics |

    We welcome submissions on (but not limited to):

    • Postmodern Families: Non-traditional family structures,​ blended families, single-parent households, and chosen families.

    • Social and Policy Perspectives: Family welfare, social policies, economic challenges, migration, and family resilience.

    • Philosophical & Ethical Debates: The concept of family in philosophy, ethics of care, intergenerational justice, and human dignity.

    • Technology & Digital Families: The impact of social media, AI, and virtual relationships on family bonds.

    • Cultural & Religious Influences: Cross-cultural comparisons, religious interpretations of family, and secularization effects.

    • Crisis & Adaptation: Families in post-pandemic realities, conflict zones, and environmental challenges.

    We look forward to your contributions in advancing interdisciplinary dialogues on the future of families!

    Contact |

    For inquiries, please contact: journals@inmanifest.com
    Visit our website: https://lumenpublishing.com/journals/index.php

    Submission Guidelines

    • Manuscripts should be original, unpublished, and follow the journal’s formatting guidelines.

    • Language accepted: English

    • Peer Review: All submissions undergo double-blind peer review.

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  • Starting in September 2024, LUMEN Journals Division becomes In Manifest Network Journals

    2024-09-24

    Dear Collaborators,

    Starting in September 2024, LUMEN Journals Division becomes In Manifest Network Journals, which will be managed by SC. INMANIFEST NETWORK S.R.L based on the contract settled between parties.

    A selection of scientific open access journals will be transferred to this new owner. Among these transferred journals is Postmodern Openings.

    We want to assure our dear collaborators that the continuity of the journal’s quality will be assured as a priority that has always preoccupied both our Publishing Houses and the editorial team of the journal. Also, no discontinuity of service will occur. The journal will continue to be available at this current address https://lumenpublishing.com/journals/index.php/po

    Issues starting in December 2024 will continue to be available online at https://lumenpublishing.com/journals/index.php/po and the submissions will continued to be received on POOJS platform!

    The journal continue to be published in partnership with LUMEN Publishing House and with the scientific support of LUMEN Publishing House Scientific Committees.

    All papers submitted on https://lumenpublishing.com/journals/index.php/po will receive during these days a decision either from LUMEN team or from INMANIFEST NETWORK team, depending on the evaluation stage and the existence of the answers from the reviewers.

    We want to thank all our dear collaborators for the valuable cooperation with our editorial team for trusting LUMEN Publishing House in building this strong cooperation for the success of this scientific journal!

    With our best wishes for success,

    Prof. Antonio Sandu

    President of LUMEN Publishing House

     

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