CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS – SPECIAL ISSUE

Inclusion in Education: Practices, Politics, and Possibilities

This special issue of SEXTANT invites contributions engaging critically with inclusion in education, with a particular focus on higher education, while also welcoming work addressing school education, teacher education, and other educational contexts. The issue is edited in connection with the work of UNITE – University Network for Inclusive and Digital Education, an Erasmus+ Consortium bringing together universities and organisations in Czechia, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain.

We invite contributions that critically examine the approaches, challenges, and opportunities of inclusion in education, as well as concrete teaching practices and pedagogical experiments that engage with questions of power, access, and difference across educational contexts.

Further information on potential themes and formats for this special issue can be found here.

Closing Submission date: 15 June 2026

SEXTANT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

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

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. 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. 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).

IV. GUIDELINES FOR ART, MULTIMEDIA, AND OTHER FORMATS

SEXTANT welcomes submissions in creative formats. 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. 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.