Book on Voices of Change: Bridging Disciplines for a Better Tomorrow

International Journal of Legal Affairs and Exploration & Juris Cognita Publications are accepting submissions for a Call for Chapters for a Book on "Voices of Change: Bridging Disciplines for a Better Tomorrow."

ABOUT THE BOOK

“Voices of Change: Bridging Disciplines for a Better Tomorrow” brings together diverse perspectives from legal professionals, academicians, policymakers, and scholars from varied disciplines to address the pressing challenges of the modern world. This anthology explores how law interacts with social, economic, and technological paradigms to shape contemporary societies.

From ground-breaking case studies to innovative policy suggestions, the book serves as a platform for thought leaders to share insights that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries. It embraces an interdisciplinary approach, fostering collaboration between law, governance, economics, technology, and the humanities.

Designed to cater to legal practitioners, researchers, and social science enthusiasts alike, this compilation offers actionable solutions and thought-provoking ideas. It underscores the importance of bridging gaps between disciplines to create holistic frameworks that contribute to a just, equitable, and sustainable future.

THEME AND SUB-THEMES

Socio-Legal and Contemporary Issues

SUB-THEMES

Including But not Limited To:

- Law and Social Justice
  - Role of legal reforms in fostering equality
  - Gender justice and its intersection with law
  - Access to justice for marginalized communities
- Policy Innovation and Governance
  - Creative approaches to public policy challenges
  - Good governance practices and their social impact
  - Public-private partnerships in tackling contemporary issues
- Human Rights in a Globalized World
  - Digital rights and online freedom
  - Migration, refugees, and international human rights laws
  - Impact of geopolitical tensions on human rights
- Economic and Business Dimensions
  - Corporate social responsibility and sustainable development
  - Labour laws and the future of work
  - Global trade policies and emerging economies
- Technological Advancements and Ethics
  - Artificial intelligence and its legal and societal implications
  - Data privacy, cyber laws, and the right to be forgotten
  - Balancing innovation with ethical boundaries
- Environmental Sustainability
  - Legal frameworks addressing climate change
  - Indigenous knowledge in conservation policies
  - Sustainable urbanization and green policies
- Education and Social Development
  - Inclusive education policies for the 21st century
  - Addressing the digital divide in learning environments
  - Role of law in educational reform
- Health and Well-being
  - Legal challenges in public health crises
  - Mental health laws and societal stigma
  - Ethics in biomedical research
- Criminal Justice and Societal Reforms
  - Rethinking punitive justice for rehabilitation
  - Role of social media in criminal justice investigations
  - New-age crimes and evolving criminal laws
- Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Contemporary Issues
  - Role of art, culture, and media in shaping societal values
  - Economic inequality and its ripple effect on other fields
  - Role of interdisciplinary studies in policymaking

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

FORMAT

The book will be printed with ISBN Number.

FEES

There is no publication or submission charge.

IMPORATANT DATES

Last date for submission of abstract: 16^th June 2025
Notification of Acceptance/ Rejection of the abstract: 17^th June 2025
Last date for submission of full paper: 7th July 2025
Notification of Acceptance/ Rejection of Manuscript: 9^th July 2025

EDITORS

Dr. Sonika Bhardwaj, Associate Professor, Christ University, Bangalore.
Dr. Rita, Assistant Professor, Christ University, Bangalore.

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