SPEKTRUM IRAN (SPIR) is an international, double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research on Iran, the Persianate world, and Islamic-Iranian civilization. Established in 1988, the journal provides a scholarly platform for original research exploring the historical, cultural, intellectual, linguistic, social, and artistic dimensions of Iran and related cultural spheres.
Published biannually in electronic and print formats, SPIR welcomes innovative and methodologically rigorous contributions from scholars across the humanities and related interdisciplinary fields. The journal aims to foster international academic dialogue by bringing together diverse perspectives and approaches to the study of Iranian and Persianate societies, cultures, and intellectual traditions.
SPIR seeks to contribute to the advancement of Iranian and Persianate Studies by publishing high-quality scholarly research that demonstrates theoretical depth, methodological rigor, and interdisciplinary relevance.
The journal provides a forum for researchers investigating Iran and the broader Persianate world through historical, cultural, literary, religious, philosophical, social, and comparative perspectives. It particularly encourages studies that establish meaningful connections between different disciplines and contribute to a deeper understanding of the complexity and diversity of Iranian and Islamic-Iranian cultural traditions.
The journal publishes original research articles covering a broad range of subjects, including but not limited to:
SPIR welcomes contributions employing diverse theoretical frameworks and research methodologies, including historical, textual, comparative, interdisciplinary, and critical approaches.
The journal publishes:
All submissions undergo rigorous editorial evaluation and a double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and scholarly relevance.
SPIR is an open-access journal committed to providing free and immediate access to scholarly knowledge. All published articles are made freely available online to support the international dissemination of research on Iran and the Persianate world.
The journal follows transparent publishing practices concerning peer review, publication ethics, copyright, licensing, and research integrity.
SPIR adheres to internationally recognized principles of responsible scholarly publishing. The journal is committed to maintaining academic integrity through clear policies regarding:
The journal follows established standards and best practices in scholarly publishing.
By promoting interdisciplinary scholarship and international collaboration, SPIR aims to strengthen the global visibility of research on Iran, the Persianate world, and Islamic-Iranian civilization.
The journal welcomes contributions from researchers worldwide and seeks to serve as a platform for meaningful academic exchange across disciplines and geographical boundaries.
