Call for papers

Who can submit?

Researchers, doctoral students, teacher educators, inspectors, and education practitioners from Africa and beyond. Proposals may draw on empirical research, the analysis of interventions, documented practice-based experience, or theoretical reflection grounded in constrained contexts.

Thematic strands

Researchers, doctoral students, teacher educators, inspectors, and practitioners are invited to submit papers on one of the four strands below.

Content of the abstract

The abstract, of 300–500 words, in French or English, states:

• the title of the paper and the chosen thematic strand;
• the research problem and research question;
• the theoretical framework;
• the methodology (field, corpus, participants, instruments);
• the findings, actual or expected;
• 3–5 keywords;
• each author’s name, academic rank, institution, and email address.

Formatting guidelines

• PDF file (4 MB maximum), named ‘JE2026_Surname.pdf’.
• Times New Roman 12 pt, 1.15 line spacing, 2.5 cm margins.
• References limited to essential works, in APA style (7th edition).
• The abstract may be written in French or English; the paper will be presented in the language of the abstract.

Evaluation criteria

1. Relevance to the theme and to the chosen strand
2. Clarity of the research problem and methodological rigour
3. Grounding in a constrained context and attention to inclusion issues
4. Originality and contribution to situated knowledge that can inform practice and policy

How to submit

Use the online submission form: you will receive an acknowledgement with a reference number.

Go to the submission form

You may also email your abstract, with the subject line ‘JE 2026 – Author’s name’, to: mangue_laure@yahoo.com (Djiraro Mangue Célestine Laure), copying asongwecyprian@yahoo.com, bechefr@gmail.com, makadjiet@gmail.com.

Hybrid format

The study day takes place in person at the Higher Teacher Training College of Maroua and online by videoconference. Contributors indicate their mode of participation when submitting; a connection link is sent to online participants before the day.

Publication

Following peer review, accepted full papers will be published in a special issue of the journal of the Centre for Studies and Research in Education.