Call for articles: "From science to pseudoscience. Historical perspectives."

 The journal “Analecta. Studies and Materials from the History of Science” announces a Call for Papers for the 2026 issues of the journal. The theme for the year is:

"From science to pseudoscience. Historical perspectives."

We are looking for texts that analyze, from a historical perspective, the intricacies of scientific theories that have been verified, abandoned, or lost popularity over time. Authors are requested to submit abstracts of up to 300 words by May 1, 2026. Once abstracts have been accepted, the final texts should be submitted by September 30, 2026.

Please send emails to: czasopismo.analecta@gmail.com

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The journal “Analecta. Studies and Materials from the History of Science” announces a Call for Papers for the 2026 issues of the journal. The theme for the year is: 

"From science to pseudoscience. Historical perspectives." 

We are looking for texts that analyze, from a historical perspective, the intricacies of scientific theories that have been verified, abandoned, or lost popularity over time.

The editorial board invites submissions in Polish and English that fit one or more of the following approaches to the problem:

1. Traditional and folk medicine – herbal medicine, herbal practices, and others from an ethnological and historical perspective.

2. Dead ends in science. Defunct branches of former science: alchemy, physiognomy, phrenology, galvanism, and others.

3. Para-science, parapsychology: history, sources, and development of mediums, spiritualism, hypnotism, and others.

4.    Religious/social organizations and their relationship with science: Scientology, Christian Science, Freemasonry, and others.

5. Science and ideology. Pseudoscience and its consequences: anthropometry, hygienism, eugenics, and others)

6. Conspiracy theories: Flat Earth, moon landing, Roswell, and others. History and sources.

7. New Age as alternative science. History and sources of palmistry, astrology, crystals, and other practices in popular and scientific publications.

And other historical, cultural, and sociological approaches to the title issue.

Authors are requested to submit abstracts of up to 300 words by May 1, 2026. Once abstracts have been accepted, the final texts should be submitted by September 30, 2026.