Book on Beyond the Courtroom: ADR in Domestic and International Arenas
International Journal of Legal Affairs and Exploration and Juris Cognita Publications are accepting submissions for a Call for Chapters for a Book on “Beyond the Courtroom: ADR in Domestic and International Arenas”
ABOUT THE BOOK
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has become an essential pillar of modern legal practice, offering an effective and flexible means of resolving disputes outside the traditional courtroom. Over the past few decades, ADR has gained significant traction both domestically and internationally, allowing parties to navigate legal conflicts with greater efficiency, confidentiality, and control over the resolution process. With the growing demand for quicker, less adversarial, and more cost-effective solutions, ADR methods such as arbitration, mediation, negotiation, and conciliation are increasingly integrated into legal systems, business practices, and international relations.
The forthcoming publication, “Beyond the Courtroom: ADR in Domestic and International Arenas,” seeks to critically examine the diverse and evolving landscape of ADR. This book aims to provide an in-depth exploration of the legal, procedural, and practical dimensions of ADR across a wide array of disciplines and jurisdictions. It will offer fresh perspectives on the role ADR plays in resolving complex disputes, its interaction with national and international legal frameworks, and the transformative impact it has on dispute resolution at both the domestic and global levels.
This book aspires to be an authoritative reference for legal practitioners, scholars, policymakers, and students, providing a comprehensive understanding of ADR’s legal, procedural, and societal implications. By showcasing both the successes and challenges in ADR implementation, this work aims to contribute to the ongoing development of ADR as a critical mechanism in the future of dispute resolution, particularly in an increasingly globalized and interconnected world.
THEME AND SUB-THEMES
An in-depth exploration of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a dynamic and essential tool in both domestic and international legal contexts.
SUB-THEMES
Including but not limited to:
- Domestic ADR Mechanisms
- International Arbitration and Mediation
- ADR in Commercial and Business Disputes
- ADR in International Conflict Resolution
- Restorative Justice and ADR
- The Technological Evolution of ADR
- Ethical and Cultural Considerations in ADR
- ADR in Indigenous Dispute Resolution
- Future Prospects and Innovations in ADR.
- The Future of ADR in Global Governance:
- ADR and Sustainability
- ADR and the Rise of Non-Legal Mediators
GUIDELINES
- The Manuscript should not exceed 3500-word limit.
- Authors are initially requested to only submit their Abstracts.
- Author(s) should not mention their personal details at any places in the Abstract. Personal Details and Institutional Affiliations should be mentioned in a separate cover letter.
- All headings in the manuscripts should be properly formatted.
- The main body text in the manuscript must be in Times New Roman in a font size of 12, 1.5 line spacing and in justified alignment. For footnotes, maintain Times New Roman Style with a font size of 10 and 1.0 line spacing. For Headings, Times New Roman style must be followed with a font size of 14 and must be Bold and Underlined.
- Footnotes should conform to JILI Citation Format.
- Abstracts are to be submitted in .doc No other format would be accepted.
- A maximum of 3 authors are allowed.
- Plagiarism of more than 20% shall not be acceptable by any means. The Manuscript should also be free from grammatical, spelling and other errors.
- Authors are required to submit their full manuscripts only after the intimation regarding the acceptance of abstract.
HOW TO SUBMIT
- Authors should email with their original and unpublished Abstract in.doc or.docx format.
- “Name of the Author(s)_Title of the Manuscript” shall be the subject line of the email.
- Please enclose the cover letter along with the Abstract.
- Submissions shall be made at: jcpbeyondthecourtroom@gmail.com
FORMAT
The book will be printed with ISBN Number.
FEES
There is no publication or submission charge. However, authors must pay a little fee as determined by the publisher if they want to buy a hard copy of the book and certificate.
IMPORATANT DATES
- Last date for submission of Abstracts: 25.06.2025
- Notification on Acceptance/ Rejection of Abstract: 26.06.2025
- Last Date to Submit the Full Manuscript: 16.07.2025
- Notification of Acceptance/ Rejection of the Full Manuscript: 18.07.2025
EDITORS
- Editor-in-Chief- Dr. Kusum Pal, Head of the Department, Amity Law School, Amity University, Punjab.
- Editor- Ms. Khyati Nayak- Ph.D. Scholar at Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad.
PLAGIARISM EVALUATION
- All submissions will be first checked for plagiarism using a turnitin software.
- Only Submissions with less than 20% plagiarism shall be sent forward for publication. Authors may be required to make minor modifications to their submissions at this stage.
- The submissions which pass the initial stage will be assigned to the Editors for further considerations and double blind peer review after requisite copy-editing.
EDITORIAL EVALUATION
The editors will evaluate the submission for its originality, conceptual and methodological consistency, as well as decide whether the submissions are within the aim and scope of the book. The Editors reserve the right to decide whether the submissions requires further review or not.
DOUBLE BLIND PEER REVIEW
Once the submissions are shortlisted by the Editors, they will be sent for double peer review. The peer review process being anonymous (blind), the name of the author shall be concealed. Each submission shall be reviewed by a referee, invited by International Journal of Legal Affairs and Exploration.
The reviewer shall evaluate the submission and submit the report on the basis of:
- Relevance of the Topic
- Clarity of Research
- Quality of Papers in terms of originality- Content-Scholarly contribution
- Quality of Paper Structure
- Analysis, Argumentation and Language
- Presentation and Referencing/ Footnoting
PUBLISHER
JURIS COGNITA PUBLICATIONS
CONTACT
For any queries, reach out to us via email at jcpbeyondthecourtroom@gmail.com or through WhatsApp at: +91-8252343482.