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Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, RGNUL Invites Blog Submissions on ADR in English and Hindi
The (CADR-RGNUL) has opened a rolling call for submissions to The CADR Blog. The blog seeks original and unpublished manuscripts—articles, research pieces, opinion essays, case comments, and short notes—on any contemporary issue related to . In a move toward linguistic inclusivity, the blog accepts submissions in both English and Hindi.
About the Centre and the Blog
CADR-RGNUL is dedicated to advancing research, policy, and capacity-building in ADR. The CADR Blog serves as a platform that integrates academic and professional insights, with the objective of advancing socio-legal and socio-political justice through dispute resolution. The blog features articles on contemporary developments and emerging trends, fostering dialogue on theoretical, practical, and policy dimensions of ADR. The Centre’s website is accessible in English, Hindi, and French, reflecting its commitment to reaching a diverse global audience.
Submission Details and Guidelines
Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. Each manuscript undergoes a comprehensive process to ensure impartial evaluation based solely on content quality. The review process consists of two rounds, each taking up to 15 days, though the editors aim to respond within a week.
Key guidelines include:
- Word Limit: 1,000–1,500 words (exclusive of endnotes). Longer posts may be accepted and published in parts at the Board’s discretion.
- Originality: All submissions must be original and unpublished. Any form of will result in immediate disqualification.
- AI Policy: The use of AI tools to generate or refine content is strictly prohibited. The Board reserves the right to reject any manuscript found to be wholly or partly AI-generated.
- Language: Manuscripts may be submitted in English or Hindi.
- Co-authorship: Permitted for up to two authors.
- Anonymity: To ensure , authors must not include their name, institutional affiliation, or other identifying details in the manuscript or filename.
- File Format: Submissions must be in Microsoft Word format (.docx). The filename should contain only the title.
- References: Hyperlinks are preferred; if unavailable, endnotes in may be used.
- : Upon acceptance and publication, vests with CADR-RGNUL, while remain with the author(s).
Key Observations from the Call
“The use of AI tools to create or refine content is prohibited. The Board reserves the right to reject any manuscript found to be wholly or partly AI-generated or AI-refined.”
“All submissions must be original and unpublished. Any form of will result in immediate disqualification.”
“The retains complete and final discretion over the acceptance or rejection of manuscripts and will not entertain requests for advance opinions on abstracts, outlines, or topic proposals.”
“Submissions will be evaluated based on their relevance, originality, novelty, analytical depth, structure, logical coherence, legal and factual accuracy, and writing quality.”
How to Submit
Interested authors can submit their manuscripts via the official Google Form available on the CADR-RGNUL website. For queries, contact the at submissions.cadr@rgnul.ac.in. Student coordinators Ritwik Sharma (Editor-in-Chief) and Kavya Jain (Managing Editor) are also available for assistance.
With its rolling submission policy and inclusive language approach, The CADR Blog offers a valuable opportunity for scholars, practitioners, and students to contribute to the growing discourse on alternative dispute resolution.
