Forum Qualitative Sozialforschung / Forum: Qualitative Social Research
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Aims and scope
FQS is a peer-reviewed multilingual online journal for qualitative research established in 1999.FQS is interested in empirical studies conducted using qualitative methods, and in contributions that deal with the theory, methodology and application of qualitative research. Innovative ways of thinking, writing, researching and presenting are especially welcome. On request, we will endeavor to organize Internet-specific forms of interaction between authors and readers, such as online discussions. We favor contributions with an inter-disciplinary and/or multinational perspective which was already manifest at the conceptualization stage, for example through co-authorship.With regard to empirical work, authors are encouraged to provide more detailed information about the research process such as field notes and details of coding procedures. If lengthy transcript excerpts are provided, then it is necessary to prove to the editors that data protection/privacy standards have been adhered to. -
Profile
FQS Issues are published tri-annually. Additionally, selected single contributions and contributions belonging to the rubrics FQS Debates, FQS Interviews, FQS Reviews and FQS Conferences are published immediately after they go through the peer review process.
Contributions, submitted to be published within the sections FQS Interviews, FQS Debates, FQS Reviews, FQS Conferences are reviewed directly by the respective rubric editors. If a contribution is submitted to be published in a thematic issue, the editors of the respective issue are responsible for organizing the peer review process; if necessary, the FQS editors provide support through external reviewers.Single contributions are made anonymous and sent to two independent reviewers (double blind review). Most of the times these reviewers belong to the FQS Editorial Board, in some cases we also consult external reviewers. Contrary to the practice of some other scientific journals, we usually do not accept author's suggestions to select reviewers.Usually, the peer review process takes about eight weeks. Principally three different responses are possible: accepted for publishing, rejected in the current form (minor/major revisions necessary), and rejected. Based on the reviewers' recommendations, the main editor (in the case of single contributions) or the issue editors (when contributions submitted for thematic issues) decide whether a contribution will be published or not, and the authors are informed of the decision and its reasons. If major revisions are needed, the revised version will be reevaluated by at least one of the reviewers.FQS provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. -
Indexing
FQS is covered by various indexing/abstracting services: for example, in Accredited Open Access Journals - South Africa (AOAJSA), Cabell's Directories, Directory of Open Access Journals, Cabell's Commendable Journal, ICAAP, Intute: Social Sciences, SCOPUS, and SocioSite; abstracts in CSA Sociological Abstracts, CSA Worldwide Political Science Abstracts, IBSS: International Bibliography of the Social Sciences, Hinari, Open J-Gate, Psyndex, and Solis, full texts in ProQuest Social Science Journals and SocINDEX.
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Editors
Main EditorKatja Mruck, Freie Universität Berlin, GermanyFQS DebatesFranz Breuer, Universität Münster, GermanyCarlos Kölbl, Universität Hannover, GermanyJo Reichertz, Universität Duisburg-Essen, GermanyWolff-Michael Roth, University of Victoria, CanadaFQS InterviewsGünter Mey, University of Applied Sciences Magdeburg-Stendal, GermanyCésar A. Cisneros Puebla, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa, MexicoRobert B. Faux, Duquesne University, United StatesFQS ReviewsGünter Mey, University of Applied Sciences Magdeburg-Stendal, GermanyMyriam Birch, United KingdomDaniel Domínguez Figaredo, UNED Madrid, SpainAlejandra Martínez, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, ArgentinaLeigh O'Brien, State University of New York Geneseo, United StatesFQS ConferencesGünter Mey, University of Applied Sciences Magdeburg-Stendal, GermanyRobert B. Faux, Duquesne University, United StatesAldo Merlino, Universidad Siglo 21, ArgentinaCoordinator FQS Ibero AmericaCésar A. Cisneros Puebla, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa, MexicoAssociate EditorsJarg Bergold, Freie Universität Berlin, GermanyRobin Cooper, Nova Southeastern University, United StatesEditorial AssistantsBozana Bokan, Freie Universität Berlin, GermanyTina Patel, Plusform Culture Language, GermanyAurelie Roy, University of Arizona, United StatesAl Sabado, PhilippinesEditorial BoardRoni Berger, Adelphi University School of Social Work, New York, United StatesRalf Bohnsack, Freie Universität Berlin, GermanyRenate Buber, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, AustriaMichael B. Buchholz, Universität Göttingen, GermanyJuliet M. Corbin, United StatesJohn Cromby, Bradford University, United KingdomNorman K. Denzin, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United StatesHans-Liudger Dienel, Technische Universität Berlin, GermanyThomas S. Eberle, Universität St. Gallen, SwitzerlandCarolyn Ellis, University of South Florida, United StatesNigel Fielding, University of Surrey, United KingdomUwe Flick, Alice Salomon FH, University of Applied Sciences, Berlin, GermanyJörg Frommer, Universität Magdeburg, GermanyDavid Fryer, Charles Sturt University, AustraliaKenneth J. Gergen, Swarthmore College, United StatesMary Gergen, Penn State University, United StatesGraham R. Gibbs, University of Huddersfield, United KingdomRoland Girtler, Universität Wien, AustriaBarney G. Glaser, The Grounded Theory Institute, United StatesGiampietro Gobo, Università degli Studi di Milano, ItalyPaul ten Have, University of Amsterdam, NetherlandsRonald Hitzler, Universität Dortmund, GermanyEva Jaeggi, Technische Universität Berlin, GermanyKip Jones, Bournemouth University, United KingdomGerd Jüttemann, Technische Universität Berlin, GermanyWerner Kallmeyer, Institut für Deutsche Sprache, Mannheim, GermanyUdo Kelle, Philipps-Universität Marburg, GermanyBobbi A. Kerlin, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, CanadaGerhard Kleining, Universität Hamburg, GermanyHubert Knoblauch, Technische Universität Berlin, GermanyKlaus Peter Koepping, Universität Heidelberg, GermanyZdenek Konopásek, Center for Theoretical Study, Praha, Czech RepublicWolfgang Kraus, Institut für Praxisforschung und Projektberatung, München, GermanyMarilyn Lichtman, Virginia Tech, United StatesAndras Mate-Toth, Universitat Szeged, HungaryPhilipp Mayring, Universität Klagenfurt, AustriaHeinz Moser, Pestalozzianum Zürich, SwitzerlandDieter Münch, Technische Universität Berlin, GermanyDavid J. Nightingale, Chromasia Limited, United KingdomAlexander von Plato, Fernuniversität Hagen, GermanyRoland Posner, Technische Universität Berlin, GermanyCarl Ratner, Institute for Cultural Research and Education, United StatesDavid L. Rennie, York University, CanadaGerhard Riemann, Georg-Simon-Ohm University of Applied Sciences, GermanyGabriele Rosenthal, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, GermanyRudolf Schmitt, University of Applied Sciences Zittau-Görlitz, GermanyMargrit Schreier, Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH, GermanyWilhelm Heinz Schröder, GESIS Zentralarchiv für Empirische Sozialforschung, GermanyFalk Seeger, Universität Bielefeld, GermanyJürgen Straub, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, GermanyKazuyo Suzuki, Saitama Gakuen University, JapanJürgen Trabant, Freie Universität Berlin, GermanyMiguel S. Valles, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, SpainJaan Valsiner, Clark University, United StatesShalva Weil, Hebrew University, IsraelHarald Welzer, Kulturwissenschaftliches Institut NRW, GermanyClemens Wischermann, Universität Konstanz, GermanyAndreas Witzel, Graduate School of Social Sciences, Germany -
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Terms and conditions
Copyright NoticeUpon submitting a contribution, the FQS editors have the right, after a successful peer review, to publish it. After the contribution appears in FQS, it is still possible to publish it elsewhere after the consent of the FQS editors and with reference to the place of the first publication.The contributions submitted should be original ones. They should not have been published or submitted for publishing at any other point in time in a similar form or with generally the same content. It is the responsibility of the author, not of FQS, to obtain permission to use any previously published and/or copyrighted material.Reprints of contributions already published elsewhere are only accepted if (a) it appeals to the interests of the FQS readers and it has not already reached a wide audience and if (b) it is assured that the copyright owner allows the reprint (in the case the submitting person is not the copyright owner). If these conditions are fulfilled, FQS may accept reprints, which will be published with reference to the place of the first publication.FQS has the right to publish any contribution e.g. on CD-ROM or for selected print editions at any time in the future. In that case, the respective authors will be informed. Authors will also be notified, if other publishers ask for reprints of contributions, originally published in FQS.Privacy StatementThe names and e-mail addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.