• Research Articles: Original research contributions spanning 6000 to 8000 words.
• Commentaries: Shorter pieces ranging from 1500 to 3000 words, covering topical issues. This section also welcomes diverse content such as movie reviews, poems, interviews, pedagogic engagements, reflections from practice, notes on methods, and engagement with thinkers and texts.
• Book Reviews: Reviews of academic books within the range of 1000 to 1500 words.

Authors are encouraged to select the appropriate section for their submissions based on the content and scope of their work.

The Editorial Board may periodically announce thematic special issues, inviting authors to submit their work accordingly. Additionally, groups of authors have the opportunity to collaborate and propose special issues by submitting a thematic abstract (500 words) along with individual paper abstracts (150-200 words) outlining the proposed content. All guidelines related to editorial policy and manuscript submission, as outlined below, are also applicable to manuscripts submitted for special issues.

Submissions for the journal are open all year round and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. All submissions will go through a double-blind peer review process. Please send your entries to the email address ces@cesindia.net. 

Manuscript Submission:

Authors are requested to adhere to the following guidelines while submitting the manuscript

• Submissions to CES are welcome throughout the year and are reviewed on an ongoing basis to expedite the publication process. Authors are requested to submit their manuscripts to ces@cesindia.net.
• The cover page of the manuscript should be attached as a separate file with details including title of the paper, author name(s), affiliation, and email address. To facilitate anonymous peer review, manuscript document should be submitted as a separate file without author identification indicated in any part of the document. Authors should also include funding statements, conflict of interest disclosures, and ethics approval statements where applicable.
• Subsequent pages should feature a brief abstract (150-200 words) and 3-5 keywords, followed by the main text, references and end notes.
• Manuscripts submitted to CES should adhere to the formatting guidelines which include the use of Times New Roman font, size 12, and double spacing.
• All submissions must follow the APA style guidelines. Examples of the most frequently cited types of works can be found in this link. A sample annotated professional paper in APA Style can be found here.
• Submissions are required to be written in English, adhering to either UK or US English spelling conventions.
• Figures included in the manuscript must be clearly labeled with appropriate captions and referenced in the text. They should be provided as separate files (appropriately named) in a high-resolution format, such as JPEG, to maintain image quality during printing or digital reproduction.
• Tables included in the manuscript should be editable and must be clearly labeled with appropriate captions and referenced in the text. Tables and figures should be provided as separate files that are appropriately named.

Publication:

• After acceptance of the manuscript, authors will be provided with proofs for final review before publication. It is the authors’ responsibility to carefully proofread the proofs for any errors or inaccuracies and to promptly communicate any necessary corrections to the editorial team.
• CES is an open access biannual journal and published exclusively in digital format. Accepted manuscripts will be featured in forthcoming issues of CES in accordance with the journal’s publication timeline.
• Authors retain the copyright of their work published in CES, with proper attribution to the journal.
• All published articles will be archived in the journal’s database, enhancing visibility and access.
• Published articles will be circulated among life members of the CESI. Authors are encouraged to further disseminate their articles within their institutional and professional networks.

Editorial Office Contact:

Please direct your queries to the editorial office at ces@cesindia.net.