The aims and thematic scope of the journal
“Silesian Studies” provide venue to historians, political science scholars, sociologists, economists and other researchers who address the most relevant problems concerning Silesia within its historical borders. “Silesian Studies” are also intended to provide a forum where researchers from Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic and other countries can exchange their views upon issues connected with regions, ethnic minorities and the question of nationality in Central Europe. The journal “Silesian Studies” is open to original research articles broadening the insight into the knowledge of Silesia. Its aim is the exploration of issues concerning the region through social and humanistic research.
As for 2024, 94 volumes have been issued within the new series. Each volume has a fixed structure consisting of two sections: “Articles” and “Miscellanea and Materials.” Since 2010, a separate column “Reviews” has appeared as well for the publication of larger reviews and information about research projects concerning Silesia, as well as about other forms of scientific life.
All articles published in “Silesian Studies” undergo a scholarly reviewing procedure performed by specialists in a given field (more about reviewing procedures here). The Editorial Office does not charge authors for evaluation, typesetting or publication services.
Journal indexation
“Silesian Studies” are listed in the Index Copernicus and in the CEEOL – Central and Eastern European Online Library databases.
Since 2023, according to the list by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education concerning scientific journals and peer-reviewed materials from international conferences, articles included in “Silesian Studies” receive 20 points.
The Editorial Office has been making efforts to have the journal included in the lists by SCOPUS and Web of Science.
