Thank you for choosing to submit your paper to the International Journal of Current Approaches in Language, Education and Social Sciences (CALESS). These instructions will ensure we have everything required so your paper can move through peer review, production, and publication smoothly. Please take the time to read and follow them carefully.

Peer Review and Ethics

CALESS is committed to upholding the highest standards of review and utilizes a rigorous double blind peer review process. Studies submitted must not have been previously published or be currently under evaluation in another journal; authors assume full responsibility for ensuring this.

Initially, the editorial board reviews submissions for formatting and basic requirements. Papers lacking the requisite qualifications are returned, while approved studies proceed to the formal evaluation stage.

Your manuscript will be sent to at least two independent external reviewers in the relevant field. To maintain impartiality, reviewers are selected from different institutions than the authors. In line with our double blind policy, the identities of all parties are hidden. The editorial board conducts a preliminary review of all documents to remove any identifying traces before sharing them with reviewers.

Preparing Your Paper

Structure 

Your paper should be compiled in the following order:

• Title Page (uploaded as a separate file)
• Abstract
• Keywords
• Main text (Title, abstract, 3-5 keywords, introduction, background/literature review, methodology, findings/results, discussion, conclusion, suggestions)
• Acknowledgments
• Declarations [including author contributions, competing interests, data availability, ethics statement,  funding, Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)]
• References
• Appendices (as appropriate)

Word Limits 

Please include a word count for your paper. A typical paper for this journal should be no more than 9000 words, inclusive of references, figure captions, footnotes, and endnotes.

Format Free Submission 

To support authors and streamline the submission process, this journal accepts format free submissions at the initial stage. Authors may submit their paper in any scholarly format or layout. Please ensure the following requirements are met:

• Manuscripts must be supplied as a single Word file (.doc or .docx).
• The title page must be uploaded as a separate Word file containing the article title, author names and affiliations, corresponding author contact details, and any acknowledgments.
• Figures and tables can be embedded directly in the text or submitted as separate files. Figures should be of sufficient resolution to enable refereeing.

Submission Files

To facilitate the double blind peer review process, authors must upload two distinct files: a Title Page and an Anonymous Manuscript. Supplementary materials, such as datasets, conflict of interest statements, or ethics approvals, may also be uploaded to assist the editorial team in evaluating the submission.

The Title Page is not anonymous and must contain all identifying information. It should include:

• Title of the manuscript
• Abstract
• Five keywords
• Full names and affiliations of all authors
• ORCID iDs of all authors
• Email addresses of all authors
• Full contact details of the corresponding author

One author must be explicitly designated as the corresponding author.

References 

References should be prepared according to the updated APA Citation Guide (7th Edition) and listed in alphabetical order. Essential reference details must be included: author names, year of publication, article or chapter title, journal or book title, volume and issue, page numbers, and DOI where available. All bibliographic entries must have a corresponding in text citation.

Spelling 

Spelling may follow US or UK English, but usage must be consistent throughout the manuscript.

Artificial Intelligence Use Policy

CALESS acknowledges that artificial intelligence and generative AI tools can assist in academic writing, research organization, data tasks, translation, and coding. However, their use must be transparent, responsible, and under full human oversight. Authors are required to disclose any significant use of AI during manuscript preparation, including text generation, data analysis, image creation, or translation assistance. AI tools cannot be credited as authors or coauthors, as authorship demands accountability and intellectual contribution that an AI system cannot provide. Any AI application that results in fabricated data, hallucinated references, plagiarism, or unsupervised text generation is strictly prohibited. Authors hold full responsibility for the entire content of their submitted manuscript, including any AI assisted elements.

Article Processing Charges

CALESS is dedicated to open access dissemination. We do not charge authors any submission fees or article processing charges for papers published in our regular issues.

Copyright Notice

Authors publishing with the International Journal of Current Approaches in Language, Education and Social Sciences (CALESS) retain the copyright to their work while granting the journal the right of first publication. Articles are distributed under the specified Creative Commons license, which allows for the sharing and distribution of the work provided the author and initial publication in CALESS are properly acknowledged.

Authors may enter into separate, nonexclusive agreements to distribute the published version of their work, such as in an institutional repository or a future book, as long as the original CALESS publication is cited. We also encourage authors to share their work online throughout the submission process to foster scholarly exchange and increase visibility.

Reproduction of Copyrighted Material

It is the responsibility of the author to secure written permission to reproduce any copyrighted material within their manuscript, including images, tables, extensive quotations, and other third party content. Appropriate acknowledgment must be provided in the text where required.

Privacy Statement

Personal information entered into the journal system, including names, email addresses, and ORCID iDs, will be used solely for the stated purposes of CALESS. This data will not be shared with any other party or used for other purposes, except as required for publication, editorial processing, indexing, or legal compliance.

Editorial Communication

Authors should monitor the journal system for updates on their submissions. Editorial decisions, revision requests, and reviewer comments will typically be communicated through this platform. Please ensure your contact information remains accurate to prevent communication delays. In the event of email delivery issues, spam filters, or technical difficulties, authors are encouraged to use the discussion sections within the OJS platform, located below the submission page or review stage, to securely send and receive messages regarding their manuscript.