Call for Papers: NICEC Journal Vol.57 (Autumn 2026)
Submissions are now invited for volume 57 of the NICEC journal which will be published in Autumn 2025. In keeping with our new approach to the journal we are open to receiving articles on all topics. This issue will be an open call and so we are interested in all topics relevant to the journal. The issue will be edited by Professor Tristram Hooley.
We welcome papers on all topics as well as those that specifically engage with JEDI issues in the context of career development, including but not limited to:
- Original research
- Theoretical or concept-based papers
- Evaluation studies
- Case studies of innovative and creative approaches to career guidance.
- Reflective commentary of your own experiences within career guidance and development
- Short articles addressing practice, theory or policy
Prospective authors are encouraged to contact Tristram Hooley (Chief Editor, [email protected]) with any questions.
Submission guidelines
Please refer to the NICEC Journal’s submission guidelines for detailed information on formatting and word count requirements: https://www.nicec.org/pages/24-nicec-journal
All submissions need to be submitted via the Journal submission system which can be accessed at
https://www.nicecjournal.co.uk/index.php/nc/information/authors
All submissions will be subject to peer review.
Timeline
- 26th June 2026 - Deadline for receipt of full first drafts
- 3rd July 2026 - Articles sent out to Reviewers
- 24th August - Reviews collated. Decisions + feedback given to authors
- 14th September - Final deadline for revisions from authors
- 21st September - Articles sent to design
- 5th October - Proofs available and sent to authors
- 12th October - Editor + author corrections returned to designer
- 19th October - Final proof available for approval
- 2nd November - Issue published