Call for Papers: NLU Delhi Journal on LABOUR

NLU Delhi Journal on Labour, Centre for Labour Law Research and Advocacy at NLU Delhi is inviting submissions for our upcoming inaugural issue 2024-25.

About NLU Delhi

National Law University, Delhi (NLUD) is one of the National Law Universities in India, situated in Sector-14, Dwarka, Delhi. It offers courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. As one of the national law schools in India, NLUD is built on the five-year law degree model proposed and implemented by the Bar Council of India.

About the NLUD Journal on ‘LABOUR’

The NLUD Journal on LABOUR is now accepting submissions for its upcoming issue. It is published by the Centre for Labour Law Research and Advocacy at the National Law University, Delhi. This double-blind and peer-reviewed annual journal focuses on interdisciplinary scholarship on Labour. Each issue will centre debates on contemporary areas of Labour. The journal’s editorial board is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we invite scholars, researchers, practitioners and activists to contribute to this academic exchange.

Theme of the Inaugural Issue (2024-25)

This annual thematic journal aims to provide a platform for interdisciplinary writings on labour issues, with its inaugural edition focusing on the theme "Sociology of Labour."

Sub-themes

A few sub-topics identified but not limited to this issue are as follows:

• Nature of work, work relationship and occupational style
• Various sectors within informal/formal sector and its political economy
• Labour and Development discourse on work
• Feminist analysis of Labour, Migration and Development
• Intersectional analysis of Labour confluence
• Marginalised labour categories and historical injustices
• Structure of Labour Law and its influence on Labouring Lives
• Just transition debates on labour
• New industries, new cities and new labour
• Urban development and labour

Submission Guidelines

• Types of Submissions

1. Special Articles: 8000 - 10000 words

Special articles should contribute to theoretical or empirical knowledge within the thematic area of the current issue. Contributors are expected to engage deeply with the journal's overarching theme, offering innovative and reassessment perspectives.

2. Short Articles: 5000 - 8000 words

Authors are encouraged to choose themes of contemporary relevance to ensure the article's significance and impact. While empirical research is highly valued, purely theoretical pieces that provide new insights or challenge existing paradigms are also welcome.

3. Insights/Perspectives: 3500 - 4500 words

Short theoretical discussions based on contemporary happenings or futuristic solutions to any deadlock around labour in specific areas are welcome under this section. This section invites write-ups based on real issues which are seldom noticed in the literature.

4. Book Reviews/Case Notes: 2500 - 3000 words

• The journal accepts a limited number of book reviews and case notes for each issue. Authors are encouraged to review books published by nationally and internationally recognised publishers. Cases must be based on landmark decisions of the Supreme Court or the High Courts on labour issues.

5. Field Notes/Pictorial Commentaries: 1-2 pages

• This section looks forward to hosting any methodological material, such as field notes or pictorial representation, that provides ground narratives/experiences.
  

Style Guidelines

• All submissions (except Book Reviews) should be accompanied by an abstract of not more than 300 words and 5 important keywords.
• All word limits are inclusive of footnotes.
• Referencing and citations must conform to the APA Citation style.
  

Formatting and Citation Guidelines

• The body of the manuscript should be in Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing.
• The footnotes should be in Times New Roman, font size 10, with single line spacing.
• A one-line gap must be maintained between all paragraphs and headings.
  
• All paragraphs must begin with a one-inch indent.
  
• The manuscript should consist of footnotes and references.
  

Conditions of Publication

1. Exclusive Submission Policy

• All submissions to the journal must be original and not under simultaneous consideration by any other publication.
  

2. Indemnity for Liability

• The journal assumes no liability for any infringement, and the author will bear full responsibility and any associated consequences. Additionally, if the journal suffers any loss due to the author's actions, the author will be required to indemnify the journal.

3. Copyright Policy

• As a condition of publication, authors grant the NLUD Journal on Labour an irrevocable, transferable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce, publish, and distribute their submission(s) across all media platforms, including but not limited to print and electronic services. This license is granted for the entire duration of the copyright, including any extensions and renewals.

Editorial Board

The NLUD Journal on Labor has a four-tiered editorial board composed of patrons, advisory boards, senior editors, and associate editors. It is composed of distinguished academician’s and experts in labour studies and law. The board is led by:

Submission Procedure

All submissions must be accompanied by a cover letter indicating the author's name, affiliation, the submission's title, the author's email address/contact number, and a declaration of originality. The submissions will be reviewed and edited by the Editorial Board under the supervision of the Editor-in-Chief. All the submissions must be made online at the submission portal or at jol@nludelhi.ac.in.

[Click here to Submit] via CLLRA Portal

Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: 30th November 2024
• Notification of Acceptance: 15th February 2025
• Publication Date: 15th July 2025

Contact

For any queries or further information, please contact the Centre for Labour Law Research and Advocacy (CLLRA), National Law University, Delhi at jol@nludelhi.ac.in.

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