Do you have a project which resonates with SEXTANT? If so, submit your work to sextant@ucd.ie. 

Now accepting submissions for Volume 3, Issue 2. Deadline for submissions is 17 November 2025.

We are committed to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and encourage submissions in a wide variety of mediums, such as research papers, book reviews, creative writing, visual art, digital projects, audio content, and more. We welcome projects (in any language) from an active community of scholars, artists and activists working within the realms of masculinities, sexualities and decolonialities.

I. CONDITIONS OF SUBMISSION

Submission of a work to SEXTANT constitutes a representation and warranty that the work is original, upholds academic integrity, and contains no plagiarism. Upon acceptance for publication, the author agrees to abide by SEXTANT’s copyright and licensing conditions.

The submitting author further represents and warrants that:

• The work contains no defamatory, libelous, or fraudulent content.
• All named co-authors have granted their permission for submission.
• The order of authorship has been agreed upon by all co-authors.
• Any necessary permissions to quote from or reproduce copyrighted material have been secured.

By submitting to SEXTANT, authors agree to make their work available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows others to share and adapt the work, provided the original author is credited.

II. PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Please email your submission to sextant@ucd.ie, including the following information:

1. Title: Provide a concise title that captures the content of your project. For instance: “The English
   Boy Among the Derry Girls: Marginalised Masculinities in Derry Girls” (up to 20 words).
2. Abstract: Include an abstract of 100–150 words summarising the key points of your work.
3. Keywords: Supply up to five keywords that best describe your submission.
4. Author Information: In your submission email, include your full name and email address.
5. Anonymised Manuscript: For academic articles and research papers, please attach your manuscript in anonymised form, with no author names or identifying information.
6. Accessibility: When preparing your submission, please consult the principles of UDL. See HERE for guidance.

III. GUIDELINES FOR ARTICLES AND WRITTEN MATERIALS

SEXTANT welcomes a range of written submissions, including academic articles, research papers, book reviews, reflective pieces, and creative writing. Academic articles and research papers will undergo double-blind peer review. Written formats such as book reviews, reflections, and creative writing are reviewed by the editorial team but are not subject to formal peer review. Please ensure that all written materials adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Use 12-point Verdana or Times New Roman, double-spaced, with 2.5 cm margins. Submit your manuscript as a .doc or .docx file; PDF submissions will not be accepted.
2. Format all citations and references according to the Harvard style. See guidelines HERE.
3. Embed any figures and tables in the manuscript and also supply them as separate high-resolution files.
4. When reproducing photographs or figures, ensure that all materials comply with copyright and licensing requirements and the source and copyright information is clearly acknowledged in the caption.
5. Manuscripts should be 8,000 words maximum (inclusive of references, tables, and captions, but excluding the title and abstract).
6. For academic articles and research papers, please ensure that your manuscript contains no author names or identifying information.

IV. GUIDELINES FOR ART, MULTIMEDIA, AND OTHER FORMATS

SEXTANT welcomes submissions in creative formats. Art and multimedia submissions will be reviewed editorially without formal peer review. Please ensure that all art and multimedia submissions adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Include all relevant details, such as your name, email, abstract, and keywords, in your submission email.
2. Attach art pieces, designs, photographs, videos, audio recordings, or other multimedia submissions as separate high-resolution files.
3. Ensure that all materials comply with copyright and licensing requirements, and the source and copyright information is clearly acknowledged.

V. GUIDELINES FOR E-PORTFOLIOS AND VIRTUAL SUBMISSIONS

SEXTANT welcomes e-portfolios and other works hosted on external platforms. These submissions will be reviewed by the editorial team rather than through formal peer review. Please ensure that all e-portfolios and virtual submissions adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Include all relevant details, such as your name, email, abstract, and keywords, in your submission email.
2. Include a link to your e-portfolio or virtual platform submission.
3. Ensure that all materials comply with copyright and licensing requirements, and the source and copyright information is clearly acknowledged.
4. To facilitate review and publication, the editorial team may request access to the platform, specific formatting changes, or a static backup version (e.g., PDF, screenshots, or exported files) to ensure long-term accessibility.
5. If accepted, the editorial team will provide further instructions for preparing your work for publication.