Call for Chapters | Book Titled on ADR: Bridging Divides, Building Solutions by Anagh: Submit by May 30

About ANAGH

ANAGH, a non-profit organization, emerges as a manifestation of the collective human spirit duly constituted under Section 8 of the Company Act, 2013. Its noble purpose is to propel social endeavors that bestow upon society the transformative power to transcend and attain sustainable goals. The chosen methodology, in its essence, embodies a profound and all-encompassing approach. It transcends disciplinary boundaries, weaving together the threads of scholarly inquiry, the promotion of public policy, and the fervent activism rooted in local communities.

Themes

• Mediating Justice: Understanding Alternative Dispute Resolution Practices
• Exploring ADR Techniques,
• Challenges and Ethical Considerations,
• Online Dispute Resolution,
• ADR and Artificial Intelligence,
• ADR and Cross-Cultural Adaptations,
• Disputes Resolution Without Litigation: Perspectives on ADR in India,
• Beyond the Bench: Strategies for Effective Alternative Dispute Resolution,
• Differences in the conceptual framework of mediation and litigation,
• Dispute resolution and Arbitration,
• Importance of mediation from the perspective of ease of doing business,
• Transformative role of mediation in community conflicts,
• Arbitration in commercial disputes,
• Mediation in family disputes – dialogue versus debate,
• Developing India as a hub for international mediation,
• Prescribing standards for and accreditation of mediators, mediation training institutions, and mediation service providers,
• Mediation in IPR/Civil Disputes/Industrial Dispute/Environmental Dispute/International
• Disputes/Tribal Justice/Consumer Dispute/Matrimonial Dispute etc.
• Lok Adalat: Achievements, Failure, and Improvement.
• Future of Arbitration in India,
• Interdisciplinary issues and Arbitration.
• Any other sub-theme related to Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Publication Guidelines

The contributors must follow the guidelines mentioned below:

• Any manuscript not meeting these guidelines will be returned to the author(s) for correction, which may cause significant delays in the publication process.
• Word Count for the book chapter- 4000 to 8000 (excluding reference).
• Only ORIGINAL submissions will be accepted for publication. Manuscripts should not have been previously published or be submitted for publication elsewhere. Manuscripts should be submitted in Times New Roman, with font size 16 for the title, 14 for headings, and 12 for body text, with line spacing 1.5’; justified, with justified margins on all sides. Manuscripts can be in the form of chapters. ‘Chapter’ refers to a comprehensive and thorough analysis of issues related to the theme/sub-theme of the Book.
• Co-authorship is permitted, but there can be a maximum of two authors.
• Preferred referencing style to be followed: APA (7th Edition)/ILI Footnoting Style.
• The chapter shall go through a strict plagiarism check, and the plagiarism shall not be more than the prescribed limit of the University Grant Commission Rules. The author shall be solely responsible for plagiarism if it is detected before or after the publication of a book chapter.

Submission Procedure

• Submissions are welcome from academicians, professionals, lawyers, social workers, members of civil society organizations, legislators, students, and/or anyone who has a deep interest in the subject.
• The abstract (of about 250 words) should be sent as an attachment. After acceptance of the
  Abstracts, the author(s) shall be required to submit the complete paper within the stipulated
  time.
• The submissions must be accompanied by the following information:
  Full Name of the Author(s)
  Designation
  Institutional Affiliations (if any)
  Contact Details of the Author(s) clearly explaining the topic and objectives of the proposed chapter.
• All the submissions must be made in .doc/.docx formats only.
• All manuscripts will be accepted based on a double-blind peer-review editorial process.
• There shall be a rigorous review process. The editorial board will ensure a greater standard of review and identification of quality academic writing. The authors shall be intimated about the status of their manuscript at every stage.
• The decision of the editorial board regarding the manuscript shall be final and binding. They reserve the sole rights to the publication of the selected chapter in addition to, inter alia, any edits/amends/reproduction.
• All the submissions shall be made to email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Prizes

• No Publication Fee will be charged at any stage of the Online Book Publication.
• Edited Book Publication Identity No – ISBN (Pre-Allotted) – 978-81-965952-1-0

Importance Dates

• May 30, 2024: Abstract
• May 31, 2024: Acknowledgment of abstract selection
• June 20, 2023: Final Chapter Submission
• June 30, 2024: Acceptance Acknowledgment
• July 10, 2024: Copyright Declaration
• July 28, 2024: Publication of Book

Publisher

This book shall be published by ANAGH – Forum for Sustainable Outreach bearing an ISBN 978-81-965952-1-0

Contact Information

Write us to: [email protected] for any clarification.