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Why Publish with CAET
  • International, peer-reviewed journal without APC
  • Indexed in Scopus (Q1) 
  • Strong East–West and global perspective 
  • Interdisciplinary platform (arts, therapy, education, health)
  • Practice-based and research contributions welcomed 
  • Connected to IACAET global network 
  • Growing international readership
Contents
  1. Types of Submission & Scholarly Contributions 
  2. Author Guidelines 
  3. Peer Review Process
  4. Publication Ethics
  5. Copyright & Permissions
  6. Access & Publication Model

Types of Submission & Scholarly Contributions

Creative Arts in Education and Therapy: Eastern and Western Perspectives (CAET) welcomes a wide range of scholarly, practice-based, arts-based, and interdisciplinary contributions that advance dialogue and knowledge exchange across the fields of creative arts therapy, arts in health, arts education, embodiment, community practice, and related disciplines.
The journal particularly encourages submissions that foster intercultural and interdisciplinary perspectives, including East–West dialogue, embodied and experiential knowledge, and innovative approaches to research, practice, and education.
Authors are invited to submit manuscripts under one of the following categories.

1. Original Research Articles

Original Research Articles present empirical, theoretical-informed, or arts-based investigations that contribute new knowledge to the field.
Submissions may include: 
  • qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research;
  • arts-based or arts-informed research;
  • clinical, educational, or community-based studies;
  • participatory and embodied inquiry;
  • interdisciplinary or cross-cultural research.
Research involving human participants should clearly indicate ethical considerations and approval processes where applicable.
Suggested length: 5,000–8,000 words

2. Review Article

Review Articles critically examine and synthesize existing literature, theories, methodologies, or developments within relevant fields.
Submissions may include: 
  • literature reviews;
  • scoping reviews;
  • systematic reviews;
  • integrative or narrative reviews;
  • state-of-the-field analyses.
Review Articles should demonstrate critical insight and contribute to scholarly understanding and future directions of the field.
Suggested length: 5,000–8,000 words

3. Theoretical / Conceptual Article

Theoretical or Conceptual Articles explore philosophical, conceptual, cultural, or interdisciplinary perspectives relevant to the journal’s scope.
Submissions may address: 
  • theoretical framework development;
  • critical or reflective inquiry;
  • intercultural dialogue;
  • embodiment and phenomenology;
  • ethics, aesthetics, spirituality, or epistemology;
  • historical or contextual analyses.
CAET particularly welcomes contributions that bridge Eastern and Western perspectives and expand contemporary understandings of arts, health, therapy, education, and human development.
Suggested length: 4,000–7,000 words

4. Practice & Clinical Perspectives

This category welcomes practice-based contributions arising from clinical, educational, community, organizational, or arts-in-health settings.
Submissions may include: 
  • clinical reflections;
  • practice innovations; 
  • pedagogical approaches;
  • community arts initiatives;
  • supervision and training perspectives;
  • case-informed discussions;
  • program development and implementation.
Articles should include critical reflection and demonstrate relevance to professional practice and broader field development.
Suggested length: 3,000–6,000 words

5. Arts-Based & Creative Contributions

CAET welcomes innovative and multimodal forms of scholarly contribution that integrate artistic process, creative expression, and critical reflection.
Submissions may include:
  • visual essays;
  • poetic inquiry;
  • movement-based reflection;
  • performative or dialogical texts;
  • multimodal scholarship;
  • artist or practitioner reflections;
  • experimental and hybrid formats.
Creative submissions should include sufficient contextualization and reflective commentary to support scholarly engagement and accessibility for an international readership.
Suggested length: flexible depending on format

6. Book / Media Review

By invitation only
CAET publishes selected reviews of books, films, exhibitions, performances, digital media, and other relevant cultural or scholarly resources.
Reviews critically engage with the contribution’s relevance to the fields of creative arts therapy, education, arts in health, embodiment, and interdisciplinary practice.
This section is commissioned or accepted by invitation from the editorial team. Authors interested in contributing a review may contact the editorial office with a proposal prior to submission.
Suggested length: 1,000–2,000 words

7. Editorial / Invited Contribution

This category includes editorials, invited essays, interviews, dialogues, keynote reflections, and special issue introductions commissioned or invited by the editorial team.
Authors interested in proposing an invited contribution are welcome to contact the editorial office prior to submission.

Research Approaches & Methodologies

CAET values methodological diversity and welcomes a broad spectrum of research and inquiry approaches, including but not limited to: 
  • qualitative research;
  • quantitative research;
  • mixed-methods research;
  • arts-based research;
  • arts-informed research;
  • practice-based research;
  • phenomenological and embodied inquiry;
  • participatory and community-based research;
  • intercultural and interdisciplinary methodologies.

General Notes

  • All submissions should align with CAET’s interdisciplinary and international focus 
  • Both academic and practice-based contributions are welcomed 
  • Authors are encouraged to clearly indicate the type of submission when submitting
Manuscripts derived directly from student theses or dissertations should be substantially revised and adapted to meet international journal standards prior to submission.

Author Guidelines

1. General Requirements & Author Declarations

Manuscripts submitted to Creative Arts in Education and Therapy (CAET) must meet the following requirements:
  • Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere
  • Manuscripts should be written in clear, professional English
  • Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of content, references, and permissions
  • All submissions must comply with CAET’s Publication Ethics policies
By submitting a manuscript, authors also confirm that:
  • All authors have approved the submission and agree to its content 
  • The manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere
  • Ethics, compliance and standards for human subjects research have been followed 
  • Any conflicts of interest have been disclosed 
  • All necessary permissions for third-party materials (e.g., images, figures, copyrighted content) have been obtained
  • Any use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the research or writing process has been appropriately disclosed
In addition:
  • Authors acknowledge that, upon acceptance, they will be required to review and approve the final copyedited and typeset versions of their manuscript prior to publication
  • Authors agree to sign a formal publishing agreement granting CAET the right to publish the work

2. Manuscript Structure

A typical manuscript should include:
Title Page (submitted separately)
  • Article title 
  • Author names and affiliations 
  • Corresponding author contact details
Main Manuscript (anonymous for review)
  • Title 
  • Abstract (150–250 words) 
  • Keywords (4–6) 
  • Main text 
  • References
Do not include author-identifying information in the main manuscript file

3. Word Count

  • Research Articles: 5,000–8,000 words 
  • Practice-Based Articles: 3,000–6,000 words 
  • Case Studies: 2,000–4,000 words 
  • Book Reviews: 800–1,500 words

4. Abstract & Keywords

  • Abstract should clearly summarize:
    • Purpose
    • Method (if applicable) 
    • Key findings or insights
  • Provide 4–6 keywords

5. Formatting & Style

  • Follow APA (7th edition) citation style 
  • Use a consistent format throughout 
  • Include DOI where available

6. References

  • Ensure all references are complete and accurate 
  • Use consistent citation style (APA 7) 
  • Include DOI where available

7. Figures, Tables & Media

  • Clearly label all figures and tables 
  • Refer to them in the text 
  • Provide high-resolution files
Reuse of Images from Third-Party Sources
Authors must: 
  • Obtain necessary permissions 
  • Provide proper attribution

8. Author Information

Author Biography
Provide a short biography (50–100 words) for each author.
ORCID
Authors are encouraged to provide an ORCID iD.

9. Acknowledgements

Authors may acknowledge: 
  • Funding sources 
  • Institutional support 
  • Contributions from non-authors

10. AI Usage Policy

Authors must disclose the use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) in:
  • Writing 
  • Data analysis 
  • Image generation 
AI tools: 
  • Must be acknowledged 
  • Cannot be listed as authors

11. Submission Requirements

Authors should prepare:
  • Anonymous manuscript (for peer review) 
  • Title page (with author information)
Submit via:

12. Revision Process

If revisions are requested, authors should submit: 
  • A revised manuscript 
  • A response to reviewer comments (if applicable)

13. Ethics Compliance

Authors must ensure:
  • Original work 
  • Proper citation 
  • Ethical research conduct 
  • Disclosure of conflicts of interest

14. Copyright & Permissions

Authors are responsible for: 

15. Post-publication Policies

CAET maintains the integrity of the scholarly record through established practices: 
  • Article Retraction 
  • Erratum & Corrigendum 
  • Article Removal

Final Checklist

Before submission, please ensure: 
  • Manuscript follows CAET guidelines 
  • Word count is appropriate 
  • APA style is applied 
  • Figures and permissions are properly handled 
  • Ethics requirements are met

Peer Review Process

1. Overview

CAET operates a double-blind peer review process to ensure academic rigor, fairness, and integrity.
All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening (desk review). Manuscripts deemed suitable are sent for peer review by experts in the relevant field.
All research manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent external reviewers with relevant expertise. Members of the Editorial Board may also contribute to the review process where appropriate.
Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and are independent of the authors.
Based on reviewers’ reports, the Editors make a decision: accept, revise, or reject.

2. Initial Editorial Screening

Upon submission, manuscripts are first reviewed by the editorial office to assess: 
  • Relevance to the journal’s scope 
  • Basic quality and clarity 
  • Compliance with submission guidelines
Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be returned to authors without external review.

3. Assignment to Editor

Eligible manuscripts are assigned to the Editor-in-Chief or a designated editor, who oversees the peer review process.

4. Peer Review

Manuscripts are typically evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field.
Reviewers are invited to assess: 
  • Originality and contribution 
  • Methodological or conceptual rigor 
  • Clarity and coherence 
  • Relevance to the field

5. Review Outcomes

Based on reviewer feedback, the editorial decision may be: 
  • Accept 
  • Minor revisions 
  • Major revisions 
  • Reject
Authors will receive reviewer comments to support revisions where applicable.

6. Revision Process

Authors invited to revise their manuscripts should: 
  • Address all reviewer comments 
  • Provide a clear response to revisions (if requested)
Revised manuscripts may be returned to reviewers for further evaluation.

7. Final Decision

EEditorial decisions are made independently by the Editor-in-Chief and designated editors based on scholarly merit, reviewer feedback, ethical standards, and relevance to the journal scope.

8. Timeline (Indicative)

  • Initial screening: 1–2 weeks 
  • Peer review: 4–6 weeks 
  • Revision process: varies 
  • Final decision: approximately 6–10 weeks

9. Ethical Standards

The peer review process follows principles of: 
  • Confidentiality 
  • Fairness and impartiality 
  • Respectful and constructive feedback

10. Confidentiality

All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents.
Reviewers are expected to: 
  • Not share or use unpublished material 
  • Maintain confidentiality throughout the process

11. Conflict of Interest

Editors and reviewers must declare any potential conflicts of interest.
Where conflicts arise, alternative reviewers or editors will be assigned.

12. Quality and Integrity

CAET is committed to maintaining high academic and professional standards in both research and practice-based contributions.
Interested in contributing as a reviewer?

Publication Ethics

1. Overview

Creative Arts in Education and Therapy (CAET) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical practice in scholarly publishing.
The journal adheres to internationally recognized principles of publication ethics and follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
CAET supports ethical practices across research-based, practice-based, and community-engaged work in the fields of creative arts, therapy, education, and health.

2. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting to CAET are expected to: 
  • Submit original work that is not under consideration elsewhere 
  • Ensure proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources 
  • Avoid plagiarism, duplicate publication, and data fabrication 
  • .Accurately represent methods, processes, and findings 
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest 
  • Ensure that all listed authors have made a significant contribution
Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work complies with relevant ethical standards in both research and practice contexts.

3. Research Involving Human Participants

CAET recognizes that many submissions involve work with individuals, groups, or communities in therapeutic, educational, or artistic contexts.
Authors must ensure that all work involving human participants is conducted in accordance with appropriate ethical standards.
Where applicable, authors should: 
  • Obtain informed consent from participants 
  • Ensure the confidentiality and anonymity of participants 
  • Respect the dignity, rights, and wellbeing of individuals and communities 
  • Follow relevant institutional, professional, or cultural ethical guidelines
For research conducted within institutional settings, authors should indicate whether ethical approval was obtained from an appropriate review body (e.g., institutional ethics committee), where applicable.
For practice-based or community-based work, authors should demonstrate ethical awareness and responsibility appropriate to the context.
Ethical considerations must be explicitly addressed in the manuscript where relevant.

4. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for: 
  • Making fair, unbiased, and independent editorial decisions 
  • Evaluating submissions based on academic merit and relevance 
  • Ensuring that all manuscripts undergo appropriate peer review 
  • Maintaining confidentiality of submissions 
  • Addressing ethical concerns or allegations appropriately
Editorial decisions are not influenced by commercial or institutional interests.

5. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:
  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback 
  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts 
  • Identify relevant published work not cited 
  • Declare any conflicts of interest 
  • Refrain from using unpublished material for personal advantage

6. Peer Review Integrity

CAET operates a double-blind peer review process.
Primary research articles and scholarly contributions are subject to external peer review by independent reviewers with relevant expertise.
The journal ensures that peer review is conducted in a fair, transparent, and academically rigorous manner.

7. Plagiarism and Misconduct

CAET does not tolerate: 
  • Plagiarism 
  • Data fabrication or falsification 
  • Duplicate submission or publication 
  • Misrepresentation of authorship
All allegations of misconduct will be investigated in accordance with established editorial procedures.

8. AI and Emerging Technologies

The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) must be: 
  • Clearly disclosed 
  • Used responsibly 
AI tools:
  • Cannot be listed as authors 
  • Do not replace author accountability

9. Conflicts of Interest

All participants in the publication process—including authors, reviewers, and editors—are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their work.
Authors
Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that may be perceived to influence the research or its interpretation.
This may include, but is not limited to: 
  • Funding sources 
  • Institutional affiliations 
  • Financial interests or sponsorship 
  • Personal or professional relationships
All sources of support should be clearly acknowledged in the manuscript.
Reviewers
Reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest before agreeing to review a manuscript.
Reviewers should not participate in the review process if: 
  • They have a personal or professional relationship with the authors 
  • They have competing academic or financial interests 
  • They feel unable to provide an objective assessment
Editors
Editors must: 
  • Recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where a conflict of interest exists 
  • Ensure that submissions are evaluated fairly and independently 
  • Avoid any influence from personal, institutional, or commercial interests
Where necessary, an alternative editor will be assigned.
Transparency
All disclosed conflicts of interest will be handled transparently and in accordance with the journal’s ethical standards.
Failure to disclose relevant conflicts may result in rejection, correction, or retraction of the published work.

10. Confidentiality

All manuscripts are treated as confidential documents.
Editors and reviewers must not disclose information about submissions to anyone not directly involved in the editorial process.

11. Post-publication Policies

CAET maintains the integrity of the scholarly record through established post-publication practices: 
  • Article Retraction — for serious ethical or scientific issues 
  • Erratum & Corrigendum — for corrections to published articles 
  • Article Removal — in rare legal circumstances

12. Complaints and Ethical Concerns

Concerns regarding publication ethics may be raised with the editorial office.
All complaints will be handled: 
  • Fairly 
  • Confidentially 
  • In accordance with journal policies

Contact

For ethical inquiries:
caet.journal@inspirees.com

Copyright & Permissions

1. Overview

This page outlines the copyright and permissions policies of Creative Arts in Education and Therapy (CAET).
These policies are designed to protect the rights of authors, the publisher, and third parties, while supporting the responsible dissemination and use of scholarly work.

2. Copyright and License

Upon acceptance and publication, authors are required to agree to the journal’s Publishing Agreement
Authors retain copyright of their work.
Authors grant the publisher (Inspirees Publishing) an exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, and irrevocable license to:
  • Publish, reproduce, distribute, and make the work available in all formats and media 
  • Archive and preserve the article in databases and indexing services 
  • Translate and disseminate the article in other languages, supporting international accessibility and knowledge exchange 
  • Adapt and prepare the article for publication (including copyediting and formatting) 
  • License or sublicense the article to third parties for academic distribution and indexing 
This license applies to both commercial and non-commercial uses related to the operation and dissemination of the journal.

3. Author Rights

Authors retain the right to use their work for scholarly and professional purposes, including:
  • Use in teaching and academic presentations 
  • Inclusion in theses or dissertations 
  • Sharing the accepted manuscript version (post-peer review, pre-typesetting) in institutional or personal repositories 
  • Use in future works authored by the same author 
Use of the final published version must include proper acknowledgment of CAET as the original source.

4. Self-Archiving & Institutional Repository Policy

CAET supports responsible scholarly sharing and dissemination. Authors may deposit the accepted manuscript version (post-peer review, prior to publisher typesetting) of their articles in institutional or non-commercial scholarly repositories, provided that:
  • Full citation to the published article is included;
  • The DOI link to the official CAET version is provided;
  • The deposited version clearly indicates that it is not the final published version.;
Publisher-formatted PDF versions may not be redistributed without permission from the publisher.

5. Open Access and Archive Access (2018–2025)

In 2018, CAET transitioned from a subscription model to providing free and open access to its content.
As part of this transition, all previously published articles (including those from 2015–2018) were made openly accessible on the journal platform.
Unless otherwise specified, these articles are available for: 
  • Reading, downloading, and sharing for non-commercial scholarly purposes  
  • Use with proper attribution to the original publication in CAET 
However: 
  • The content may not be used for commercial purposes  
  • The content may not be modified, adapted, or translated without permission from the publisher  

6. Hybrid Publication Model (2026 onwards)

From 2026 onwards, CAET operates under a subscription and hybrid access model: 
  • Most articles are published under subscription access 
  • Selected articles may be published as Open Access 
For Open Access articles published under this model: 
  • Specific licensing terms (e.g., Creative Commons licenses) will be clearly indicated on the article 
  • These licenses define the permitted reuse and distribution conditions 

7. Permissions for Reuse

Requests to reuse material published in CAET (including text, figures, and tables) should be directed to the publisher.
Permission may be required for:
  • Reproduction in other publications 
  • Commercial use 
  • Distribution beyond personal or educational use 
All reuse must include proper citation of the original source.

8. Third-party Material

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to use any third-party material included in their submissions.
Such material must:  
  • Be properly credited 
  • Comply with copyright laws 
  • Be accompanied by permission documentation where required 

9. Archiving and Preservation

CAET ensures long-term access to its published content through recognized digital preservation services.
The journal participates in archiving initiatives (e.g., Portico) to safeguard scholarly content.

10. Disclaimer

The publisher and editors are not responsible for misuse of content by third parties.
Responsibility for the content of published articles rests with the authors.

Contact

For permissions and copyright inquiries:
caet.journal@inspirees.com

Access & Publication Model

1. Overview

Creative Arts in Education and Therapy (CAET) is committed to supporting the dissemination of knowledge while ensuring the long-term sustainability of the journal.
The journal operates under an evolving access model that reflects both its history and future development.

2. Open Access (2015–2025)

All articles published between 2015 and 2025 are freely accessible online.
This open access period reflects CAET’s foundational commitment to global knowledge sharing and the development of the field.

3. Transition to A New Model (From 2026)

From 2026 onwards, CAET is transitioning to a subscription and hybrid access model.
This transition is intended to: 
  • Support the long-term sustainability of the journal 
  • Maintain high editorial and publication standards 
  • Enable continued development of the CAET platform and services

4. Subscription Access

Under the new model, access to full articles may be available through: 
  • Individual subscriptions 
  • Institutional subscriptions 
  • Partner organizations and platforms
Subscription details will be provided and updated on the journal website.

5. Hybrid Access Options

CAET may offer hybrid access options for selected articles.
Under this model: 
  • Some articles may be made openly accessible 
  • Others may be available through subscription
Specific conditions will be defined as the model develops.

6. IACAET Membership Access

Members of the International Association of Creative Arts in Education and Therapy (IACAET) may receive access to CAET content as part of their membership benefits.
This reflects the close relationship between CAET and the IACAET global community.

7. Author Fees

At present, CAET does not charge standard article processing fees (APC) for submission or publication.
Future publication models may include different options, which will be communicated transparently to authors.

8. Licensing

Licensing terms may vary depending on the publication model and access conditions.
Specific licensing details will be provided at the time of publication.

9. Archiving and Accessibility

CAET ensures long-term accessibility of its content through digital preservation services.
The journal participates in archiving initiatives such as Portico.

10. Future Development

CAET continues to evolve its access and publication model in response to: 
  • Developments in scholarly publishing 
  • The needs of its international community 
  • The integration of research, practice, and education
Updates to the model will be communicated through the journal website.

Contact

For inquiries regarding access, subscriptions, or publication policies:
caet.journal@inspirees.com
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