About the Journal & Issue
The Writing Center at the Nancy Thompson Learning Commons (NTLC) is excited to announce the call for papers (CFP) for the Fall 2025 issue of The Kean Review: Journal in Student Research. The Kean Review is an academic journal dedicated to showcasing original research and creative writing by Kean University undergraduate and graduate students across disciplines.
For this issue, the editorial team invites submissions that emphasize innovative disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches and contributions to contemporary research. We welcome academic research and creative writing that engage diverse methodologies, perspectives, and topics.
Suggested Topics
Papers may include, but are not limited to:
- Collaborative research across fields
- Emerging technologies and their societal impact
- Ethical considerations in disciplinary and interdisciplinary work
- Analysis of global and/or national challenges and solutions through research methods
- Creative writing, including fiction and nonfiction; poetry; prose; short stories; manuscript excerpts; and works that include visual and/or sonic media
- Philosophical analyses and essays
Submission Guidelines
Eligibility
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students with at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
Paper Requirements
- Authors must have a faculty advisor or mentor.
- All papers must be reviewed by a faculty advisor or mentor prior to submission.
- Submissions must be original and unpublished.
- Research Papers: 2,000–5,000 words, with works cited/references/bibliography.
- Creative Papers: 5–20 pages. Genres may include fiction and nonfiction, poetry projects, short stories, manuscript excerpts, and works incorporating visual and/or sonic media. Authors may include citations when the work involves research components or direct quotations.
- Follow discipline-appropriate citation style guidelines (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).
Format
- Submit papers as Microsoft Word documents (.doc or .docx).
- PDFs are accepted for media- or format-specific works only.
How to Submit
Visit the journal page at digitalcommons.kean.edu/the-kean-review/ . Click “Submit Article” and create an account if prompted.
Review Process & Timeline
All submissions undergo a peer review process. Authors will be notified of decisions by and, if accepted, will be provided time to make minor revisions before final publication in the Fall 2025 issue.
Questions
The Kean Review team looks forward to receiving student work and sharing it with Kean’s community of scholars, as well as scholars worldwide. For inquiries, the Learning Commons, at learningcommons@kean.edu, or visit The Kean Review page within the Kean Digital Learning Commons.