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Co(n)texts

Central University of Punjab

Journal of Language, Literature and Culture

Department of English, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda invites original, unpublished and research-driven scholarly work for the inaugural issue of the journal.

Call for Papers

Co(n)texts is presented as a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that encourages critical and innovative scholarship in language, literature and culture. The journal welcomes work that crosses geographical, historical and disciplinary boundaries.

Reimagining the Humanities

New Directions in Language, Literature and Culture

For the first issue, contributions that reconsider established approaches, engage with contemporary theory and offer fresh perspectives on texts, cultures and societies are especially encouraged. High-quality research in other areas covered by the journal is also welcome.

Research Areas

South Asian LiteratureWorld Literature Critical TheoryTranslation Studies LinguisticsDiscourse Analysis Legal HumanitiesMedia & Cultural Studies Environmental HumanitiesHealth Humanities Blue HumanitiesDigital Humanities Memory & Trauma StudiesGender & Sexuality Studies Dalit, Indigenous & Minority StudiesFolk & Oral Literatures Race & Ethnicity StudiesAI & Algorithmic Cultures Visual Culture & Graphic NarrativesFilm Studies

Submission Category

Research Papers Only

4,000–7,000 words including notes and references.

Submission Guidelines

  • Manuscripts should be original and unpublished.
  • Simultaneous submission to another publication is not permitted.
  • Follow the MLA Handbook, 9th edition.
  • Manuscripts should be anonymised for double-blind peer review.
  • Include an abstract of 150–200 words and 5–7 keywords.
  • Figures, tables and images should have suitable resolution and appropriate permissions.

Publication Ethics

The journal states that it follows high standards of publication ethics. Submitted work is subject to plagiarism screening and editorial assessment before peer review. Plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication or other academic misconduct may lead to rejection.

Open Access Policy

The journal follows a Diamond Open Access model. The notice states that authors and readers are not charged for submission, processing or publication, and published content is freely accessible.