PRIDE Journal of the Centre for Trans Studies (Peer-Reviewed, Vol. I)
Centre for Trans Studies, University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), Panjab University.Overview
The Centre for Trans Studies at the University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), Panjab University, invites submissions for the inaugural volume of the PRIDE Journal, an annual, peer-reviewed, refereed publication. The journal welcomes critical, interdisciplinary scholarship on gender diversity, sexuality, and trans experiences across socio-legal, cultural, and global contexts.
There is no submission or publication fee, and the last date to submit is 31 July 2026.
About the organiser
The University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS) is a constituent legal-education institute of Panjab University, Chandigarh. Its Centre for Trans Studies focuses on research, advocacy, and community engagement around transgender and gender-diverse lives. The PRIDE Journal is the Centre's annual scholarly platform.
Theme and thrust areas
The journal publishes work that engages critically with gender diversity, sexuality, and transgender experiences across cultures. Indicative thrust areas include:
- Transgender rights and legal analyses
- Social and cultural dimensions of gender diversity
- Health and well-being
- Education and institutional practices
- Community narratives and activism
- Intersectionality and global perspectives
Who can submit
The call is open to scholars, academicians, researchers, students, and practitioners working on relevant themes. Only original, unpublished work is accepted, and all submissions go through a blind peer-review process.
Submission categories
- Research articles: 5,000-8,000 words
- Case comments
- Book reviews
- Testimonials
Submission guidelines
- Submit in MS Word format (.doc/.docx)
- Body text in Times New Roman, 12pt, with 1.5 line spacing
- Include an abstract of up to 150 words with 4-5 keywords
- Use APA citation style (for Social Sciences) or ILI citation style (for Law research)
- Tables should be in MS Office format, in black and white
- Plagiarism must not exceed 10%
- Work must be original and unpublished
Publication and fee
The PRIDE Journal is a peer-reviewed, refereed annual journal. There is no submission or publication fee. Accepted manuscripts go through a blind peer-review process that takes approximately 3-4 months.
How to submit
Email your manuscript to pride.cts.uils@gmail.com in MS Word format, following the formatting and word-limit guidelines above. The submission deadline is 31 July 2026.
Checklist
- Manuscript is original, unpublished, and within the word limit for its category
- Abstract (max 150 words) and 4-5 keywords included
- Times New Roman 12pt, 1.5 line spacing, MS Word format
- APA or ILI citation style applied consistently
- Plagiarism under 10%
- Emailed to pride.cts.uils@gmail.com by 31 July 2026