Call for Papers
The Text invites original, unpublished research articles in English for July 2026 issue.
A nominal fee will be charged once the article has been selected for publication.
The fee structure for article submissions is as follows:
Overseas Research Articles (Above 4000 words): Complete fee exemption
Original Interdisciplinary Research Articles (Above 6000 words): Complete fee exemption for both domestic and international submissions
Standard Research Articles (4000-6000 words):
Research Scholars: Rs. 700
Professors: Rs. 1000
Short Research Articles (Less than 4000 words):
Research Scholars: Rs. 1000
Professors: Rs. 1500
Note: In the scenario of a research article authored by two individuals, comprising a research scholar and a supervisor/mentor, the fee will be imposed based on the individual identified as the primary author or the first author of the paper.
The aforementioned fee does not encompass the charges for The Text's plagiarism report services, which may be requested by the authors separately.
All your original unpublished submissions/queries should be sent to:
thetext2017@gmail.com
Please note: From 2026 onwards, we no longer accept creative writing submissions (poetry, short fiction, translations, interviews, and creative essays). Issues published from 2019 through 2025 included a creative section.
Author's Guidelines
Research Articles
We invite theoretically informed critical and analytical research papers.
Limit: 2500-9000 words
Note:
Scholars are requested to strictly follow the latest MLA style sheet.
Please ensure the manuscript is error-free.
Do not decorate your submission with lines, borders, special characters etc., which may lead to rejection.
Any form of academic misconduct will not be entertained.
The research paper must be accompanied by a plagiarism report (in PDF format) that has been diligently verified using Turnitin, Urkund, or any other recognized plagiarism detection software.
We do not accept simultaneous submissions.
Authors must adhere to the AI policy of our journal, which is available in our Editorial Policy section.
Please read Author's Desk for more information regarding submission.
Instructions to Authors
Submissions for The Textare open throughout the year.
We do not consider simultaneous submissions.
any withdrawal request shall not be entertained after 15 days of submission.
We consider only works written in English.
We do not accept work that has been previously published online or in print.
We do not accept multiple submission. Please provide all the required materials in a single MS Word file.
We do not accept submissions in hard copies. Send all your submissions only through e-mail.
Proof read and double-check the work before submission.
Expect 4-8 weeks for response.
We do not issue certificate of acceptance/publication in soft/hard copy.
Unethical authorship and publishing practices are not entertained.
Plagiarised content will not be considered for publication.
Editorial decision on the manuscript in the selection/publication process is final.
Subject line of your email must be - Submission of research article
Please read the policy of the journal in the Author's Desk before submission.
Submission e-mail must include the statement claiming that you have read the submission guidelines, you agree to the policy of the journal and that the submission is original and does not contain plagiarized material.
Your paper will not be published until the changes recommended by the review committee have been carried out fully.
Dates for Submission
January Issue - 15th October
July Issue - 15th April
Special Issue
The Text invites proposals for special issues throughout the year that focus on research topics that intersect language, literature and critical theory.
Academicians, conference/seminar organisers are encouraged to guest edit special issues on their areas of expertise with The Text.
Guest editors are responsible for reviewing the special issue papers and provide the final version of the manuscript to The Text.
The final version of the special issue should fulfill the expectations/criteria of The Text.
The proposal should include a tentative title, concept note, word limit, an estimated number of articles to be published and a tentative time frame for submissions and publication.
Please submit proposals to: thetext2017@gmail.com
Note:
For seminar/conference proceedings that are to be published as special issues, e-processing fee will be charged.
Plagiarism Report Outsourced Services: Guidelines and Fee
The research paper must be accompanied by a Plagiarism report (in PDF format) that has been diligently verified using Turnitin, Urkund, or any other recognized plagiarism detection software.
It is advised to contact your university to obtain the plagiarism report for your paper.
Alternatively, if you do not have access to any standard plagiarism check software, The Text offers outsourced plagiarism report services upon request.
A fee of Rs. 600/- will be levied for the plagiarism check.
Kindly note that the fee paid for the plagiarism report is non-refundable, even if the research article is not recommended for publication.
Waiver Policy
By reducing financial barriers, we aim to attract and publish top-tier research that advances knowledge and understanding in various fields, encourages global participation, facilitates the exchange of international perspectives, promotes collaborative research across various disciplines, and fosters innovative approaches to complex problems.
Through our waiver policy, we strive to create an equitable platform that values and disseminates significant research contributions from around the world.