CALL FOR CHAPTERS: LAW, SOCIETY & PUBLIC POLICY- INTERDISCIPLINARY PERPECTICVES ON GOVERNANCE, JUSTICE AND SOCIAL CHANGE

International Journal of Legal Affairs and Exploration & Juris Cognita Publications are accepting Abstracts for a book on Law, Society & Public Policy- Interdisciplinary Perspective on Governance, Justice and Social Change, Submit Abstracts By: 11th August, 2026. No publication fees.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Law, Society & Public Policy: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Governance, Justice and Social Change is an edited volume that seeks to explore the dynamic relationship between law, governance, public policy, and the evolving needs of contemporary society. In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, shifting socio-political landscapes, global interconnectedness, environmental challenges, and demands for inclusive governance, the law is increasingly called upon to respond to complex and multifaceted issues that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries.

The volume provides a scholarly platform for academicians, researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers, public administrators, and interdisciplinary scholars to critically examine the role of legal institutions and public policy in promoting justice, strengthening democratic governance, protecting human rights, and addressing emerging societal challenges. It encourages innovative, comparative, empirical, doctrinal, and policy-oriented research that contributes to meaningful academic discourse and practical reforms.

SUB-THEMES

Including but not limiting to:

1. Constitutional Governance, Democracy, and Institutional Accountability

Constitutionalism and democratic governance
Rule of law and constitutional morality
Judicial review and constitutional adjudication
Separation of powers and institutional accountability
Federalism, decentralization, and cooperative governance
Electoral reforms, democratic participation, and constitutional institutions

2. Law, Society, and Social Justice

Law as an instrument of social transformation
Equality, equity, and distributive justice
Social inclusion and protection of marginalized communities
Access to justice and legal empowerment
Caste, class, identity, and legal reform
Community participation and participatory governance

3. Public Policy, Governance, and Administrative Reforms

Public policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation
Good governance and administrative accountability
Evidence-based policymaking
Public administration reforms and regulatory governance
Citizen-centric governance and public service delivery
Ethics, transparency, and anti-corruption frameworks

4. Human Rights, Civil Liberties, and Inclusive Development

Civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights
Minority rights and protection of vulnerable groups
Freedom of speech, privacy, and constitutional liberties
Human dignity and access to justice
Refugee protection, migration, and statelessness
Emerging human rights challenges in contemporary societies

5. Gender Justice, Family Law, and Inclusive Society

Gender equality and constitutional protections
Women’s rights and gender-responsive policymaking
LGBTQIA+ rights and legal recognition
Family law reforms and the Uniform Civil Code debate
Domestic violence, reproductive rights, and child protection
Intersectionality and inclusive governance

6. Criminal Justice, Policing, and Contemporary Security Challenges

Criminal justice reforms and procedural fairness
Police accountability and institutional transparency
Victimology, restorative justice, and sentencing policies
Prison reforms and correctional administration
Organized crime, financial crime, and terrorism
Emerging challenges in criminal law and criminology

7. Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Governance

AI governance and algorithmic accountability
Digital governance and public administration
AI ethics and responsible innovation
Digital justice, online dispute resolution, and e-governance
Emerging technologies and regulatory responses
Human oversight in automated decision-making

8. Data Governance, Cyber Law, and Digital Rights

Data protection, privacy, and digital sovereignty
Cybersecurity and cyber resilience
Digital identity and surveillance governance
Cybercrime and digital investigations
Platform regulation and intermediary liability
Cross-border data governance and international cooperation

9. Environmental Law, Climate Governance, and Sustainable Development

Climate justice and environmental governance
Sustainable development and environmental policymaking
Biodiversity conservation and ecological protection
Renewable energy and green transition
Disaster management and climate resilience
Environmental litigation and public participation

10. Corporate Governance, Business Regulation, and Economic Policy

Corporate governance and stakeholder accountability
ESG, sustainability, and responsible business
Competition law and market regulation
Consumer protection and regulatory compliance
Banking, finance, and economic governance
Corporate ethics and public accountability

11. Labour, Employment, and Social Welfare

Labour law reforms and industrial relations
Gig economy and platform-based employment
Future of work, automation, and AI-driven workplaces
Occupational safety and workers’ rights
Social security and labour welfare
Migration, informal labour, and employment governance

12. Health, Education, and Welfare Governance

Public health law and healthcare regulation
Bioethics and medical governance
Mental health law and policy
Right to education and educational governance
Higher education reforms and academic autonomy
Welfare policies and social protection systems

13. International Law, Global Governance, and Comparative Legal Systems

International human rights law
International trade and investment governance
Humanitarian law and conflict resolution
Comparative constitutional and administrative law
Global governance and international institutions
Cross-border legal and regulatory challenges

14. Alternative Dispute Resolution, Access to Justice, and Legal Innovation

Arbitration, mediation, and conciliation
Online dispute resolution and technology-enabled justice
Legal aid and access to justice
Community dispute resolution mechanisms
Judicial reforms and court administration
Innovation in dispute resolution systems

15. Emerging Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Law, Society, and Public Policy

Law and economics
Law and sociology
Law and political science
Law and psychology
Behavioural public policy and governance
Media, culture, and legal consciousness
Urban and rural governance
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and legal reforms
Empirical legal research and interdisciplinary methodologies
Any other contemporary issue aligned with the theme of the book

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

The Manuscript should not exceed a 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 place 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: jciplawsocietyandpolicy@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: 11^th August, 2026
Notification of Acceptance/ Rejection of the Abstract: 12^th August, 2026
Last Date for the Submission of Full Manuscript: 2^nd September, 2026
Notification of Acceptance/ Rejection of Full Manuscript: 3^rd September, 2026

EDITORS

Editor-in-Chief- Dr. Jaspreet Kaur Majithia, Head of the Department, Faculty of Law, Amity University, Punjab.

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: jciplawsocietyandpolicy@gmail.com or through WhatsApp at: +91-8252343482.