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International Journal of Legal Affairs and Exploration & Juris Cognita Publications are accepting Abstracts for a book on Digital Economy, Law, Innovation and the Future of Global Commerce, Submit Abstracts By: 15th September, 2026. No publication fees.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Digital Economy, Law, Innovation and the Future of Global Commerce is an edited volume that explores the transformative impact of digital technologies, legal developments, and innovation on the structure and future of global commerce. The rapid expansion of digital platforms, artificial intelligence, blockchain, fintech, e-commerce, data-driven business models, and emerging technologies has fundamentally reshaped the way businesses operate, consumers interact, and international trade is conducted. These developments have created new opportunities for economic growth and innovation while simultaneously raising complex legal and regulatory questions concerning data protection, cybersecurity, intellectual property, competition, digital taxation, consumer protection, and cross-border transactions.

The book seeks to provide a comprehensive platform for academicians, researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers, regulators, economists, technology professionals, business leaders, and interdisciplinary scholars to critically examine the evolving relationship between law, technology, innovation, and global commerce. It encourages doctrinal, comparative, empirical, interdisciplinary, and policy-oriented research addressing emerging legal challenges and exploring innovative regulatory approaches capable of responding to the rapidly changing digital environment.

Recognizing that the digital economy operates across traditional territorial and regulatory boundaries, the volume adopts a multidisciplinary perspective by bringing together insights from law, economics, technology, international trade, business, intellectual property, data governance, cybersecurity, finance, and public policy. Particular attention is given to the challenges of regulating digital markets while ensuring that legal frameworks do not unnecessarily restrict technological innovation, entrepreneurship, investment, and economic development.

The book further examines the changing nature of global commerce in an increasingly interconnected digital world, including the regulation of digital platforms, artificial intelligence and automated decision-making, cross-border data flows, digital payments, online consumer transactions, intellectual property in the digital age, and emerging models of international trade. It also considers the role of governments, international institutions, and regulatory authorities in developing balanced frameworks that promote innovation while protecting individual rights, market fairness, and public interest.

SUB-THEMES

Digital Economy

SUB-THEMES

Including but not limiting to:

1. Digital Economy, Law and Economic Transformation

Evolution of the digital economy and its impact on global commerce
Legal challenges arising from digital transformation
Digital economy and inclusive economic development
Role of law in facilitating digital innovation and entrepreneurship
Digitalization of traditional business models
Regulatory approaches to emerging digital economies

2. Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies and Law

Legal regulation of Artificial Intelligence and automated systems
AI governance, accountability, and transparency
Generative AI and emerging legal challenges
AI-driven decision-making and legal responsibility
Intellectual property issues surrounding AI-generated content
Regulation of emerging technologies and innovation

3. Digital Markets, Platforms and E-Commerce

Regulation of digital platforms and online marketplaces
Legal challenges in e-commerce and digital transactions
Platform governance and intermediary liability
Digital monopolies and market concentration
Consumer protection in online marketplaces
Cross-border e-commerce and regulatory challenges

4. Data Governance, Privacy and Cross-Border Data Flows

Data as a strategic economic resource
Data protection and privacy in the digital economy
Cross-border transfer of personal and non-personal data
Data localization and data sovereignty
Data ownership, access, and portability
Legal regulation of data-driven business models

5. Cybersecurity, Digital Trust and Cyber Law

Cybersecurity regulation and corporate responsibility
Legal responses to cyber threats and cybercrime
Data breaches and liability of digital businesses
Cyber resilience in global commerce
Digital identity and authentication
Building trust and security in digital transactions

6. Digital Innovation, Intellectual Property and Technology Law

Intellectual property protection in the digital age
Patents, copyrights, trademarks, and digital innovation
Software and algorithm protection
AI-generated works and intellectual property rights
Technology transfer and licensing agreements
Open-source innovation and intellectual property challenges

7. FinTech, Digital Payments and the Future of Finance

Regulation of FinTech and digital financial services
Digital payments and payment system regulation
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
Blockchain and financial innovation
Cryptocurrency and virtual digital assets
Financial inclusion through digital technologies

8. Blockchain, Web3 and Decentralized Economies

Legal and regulatory challenges of blockchain technology
Smart contracts and enforceability of digital agreements
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
Web3 and the transformation of commercial relationships
Digital assets and tokenization
Decentralized finance and regulatory governance

9. Digital Trade, International Commerce and Global Regulatory Frameworks

Digital trade and the transformation of international commerce
Cross-border digital transactions
Regulation of international e-commerce
Digital trade agreements and international cooperation
Cross-border data flows and international trade
Harmonization of digital commerce regulations

10. Competition, Market Power and Regulation in the Digital Economy

Digital market concentration and platform dominance
Competition law and technology-driven markets
Network effects and digital ecosystems
Self-preferencing and exclusionary conduct by platforms
Algorithmic pricing and competition concerns
Regulation of Big Tech and digital gatekeepers

11. Consumer Protection and Digital Rights

Consumer protection in digital markets
Online contracts and informed consent
Dark patterns and manipulative digital practices
Online advertising and targeted marketing
Consumer rights in AI-driven markets
Platform liability and protection of vulnerable consumers

12. Digital Labour, Gig Economy and Future of Work

Legal regulation of gig and platform workers
Algorithmic management and workplace surveillance
Employment rights in the digital economy
AI and automation and their impact on employment
Worker data protection and privacy
Social security and labour protection for digital workers

13. Digital Taxation, Corporate Regulation and Revenue Challenges

Taxation of digital businesses and multinational enterprises
Digital Services Taxes and international taxation
Tax challenges arising from cross-border digital commerce
Permanent establishment and the digital economy
Transfer pricing and data-driven business models
Global cooperation on digital taxation

14. Sustainable Digital Economy, Innovation and Inclusive Development

Digital technologies and sustainable development
Green technology and innovation
Digitalization and climate-conscious commerce
Technology for financial and social inclusion
Digital divide and equitable access to technology
Sustainable regulation of emerging technologies

15. Future of Global Commerce and Emerging Legal Challenges

Future regulatory challenges in the digital economy
Metaverse and virtual commercial environments
Quantum computing and emerging legal issues
Internet of Things (IoT) and connected commerce
Autonomous systems and commercial liability
Digital sovereignty and technological geopolitics
Future of international commercial law in a technology-driven world
Comparative perspectives on regulatory innovation
Emerging legal frameworks for the next generation of global commerce
Any other contemporary issue aligned with the theme of the book

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

The Manuscript should not exceed 3500-word limit.
The abstract should be initially submitted with a word limit of 250-300 words.
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 initially submit the abstract only. Upon acceptance of the abstract, the authors shall be required to submit the Full Manuscript.

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 Abstract” shall be the subject line of the email.
- Please enclose the cover letter along with the Abstract.
- Submissions shall be made at: jcipdigitaleconomy@gmail.com

FORMAT

The book will be printed with ISBN Number.

FEES

There is no publication fee. Hard copies shall be chargeable if opted.

IMPORATANT DATES

Last date for submission of the Abstract: 15^th September, 2026
Notification of Acceptance/ Rejection of the Abstract: 16^th September, 2026
Last Date for the Submission of Full Manuscript: 6^th October, 2026
Notification of Acceptance/ Rejection of Full Manuscript: 7^th October, 2026

EDITORS

Dr. Renu Pal Sood, Editor-in-Chief, Associate Professor, Shoolini University.

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.

PUBLISHER

International Journal of Legal Affairs and Exploration & Juris Cognita International Publications

CONTACT

For any queries, reach out to us via email at: jcipdigitaleconomy@gmail.com or through WhatsApp at: +91-8252343482

DIGITAL ECONOMY, LAW, INNOVATION AND THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL COMMERCE