Book on ADR and Emerging Global Trends

About the Organisation

Madhyastha – Centre of Excellence in ADR, University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), Chandigarh University, is dedicated to advancing research and scholarship in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

About the Book

Original, unpublished chapters are invited for the edited volume titled “ADR and Emerging Global Trends.” This book aims to explore how ADR is evolving with globalization, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, cross-border commerce, and emerging legal challenges. It provides an interdisciplinary platform for scholars and professionals to contribute original research on contemporary ADR practice, policy, and future directions.

Themes

The themes below are illustrative and not exhaustive. Contributions connecting two or more topics are welcome.

Who Can Contribute

• Academicians

• Researchers

• Legal Practitioners

• Arbitrators

• Mediators

• Policymakers

• Judicial Officers

• Doctoral Scholars

• Postgraduate Students

• ADR Professionals

Publication Details

Manuscript Requirements

• Chapter Length: 5,000 to 7,000 words

• Abstract Length: 200 to 300 words




• Keywords: 5 to 6

• Language: English

• Font: Times New Roman

• Citation Style: Indian Law Institute (ILI)

• Turnitin and AI report required

Policy Requirements

• Maximum authors per chapter: three

• Similarity index: Not more than 10%

• AI-generated manuscripts are not accepted; authors must disclose any ethical use of AI tools for language editing or research assistance

Selection Criteria

• Originality and contribution to existing knowledge

• Soundness of methodology and argument

• Relevance to the volume’s themes

• Clarity, structure, and quality of academic writing

Chapter Processing Charges (CPC)

• Charges apply only to accepted book chapters after peer review

• Indian Authors: Students Rs. 250, Academicians Rs. 400

• International Authors: US $10 for students, US $20 for academicians

Important Dates

• Full Chapter (with Abstract) Submission: September 10, 2026

• Acceptance or Revision Notification: September 22, 2026

• Revised Chapter Submission: October 2, 2026

• Publication Date: December 31, 2026

How to Submit?

Interested contributors should send their full chapter (with abstract) as a Word document to madhyastha@cumail.in. Please use the file name format: Author Surname, Chapter Title. For any queries regarding the volume, themes, or submission process, write to the same email address.