The CTAG, NLU Delhi Celebrating 10th Year of Quality Publication and Research
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Last date for the submission: 5th September 2023
About the Journal:
The International Journal of Transparency and Accountability in Governance (IJTAG) is
the flagship Journal, with ISSN No: 2395-4337 of the Centre for Transparency and
Accountability in Governance (CTAG), published under the aegis of the National Law
University, Delhi.
The Centre for Transparency and Accountability in Governance, National Law
University Delhi, welcomes contributions for the Xth Edition of the International
Journal of Transparency and Accountability in Governance (Double Blind Reviewed &
Refereed Journal) from students, academicians, activists, professionals and other
stakeholders involved in the fight for the freedom of information across the globe.
The research paper should apply research skills and appropriate research
methodology.
1.The research paper should be thematic, and identifying sub-themes is highly
appreciated. It should have good research questions and should also reflect the findings.
The submission can be sent under the following category:
- Experts Comments: Between 2000 and 3000 words, including footnotes. This
section should include a thought-provoking and innovative piece consisting
chiefly of personal opinions and analysis ( 3 to 5 Pages) - Judgment Analysis/ Comments: Between 2000 and 4000 words, including
footnotes. This part should analyse contemporary Indian or International
judicial pronouncements relevant to the themes. It must identify and examine
the line of cases in which the decision in question came about and comment on
implications for the evolution of that branch of law. ( 5-7 Pages) - Book/Reports Review: The word limit is 2000- 3000 for the review of a book
relevant to the themes. The study should identify the author’s relevant
arguments and present a comprehensive analysis. ( 3-5 Pages)
Sub Themes of the Journal - Accountability mechanism for apex administration and good governance
- Accountability of Research Supervisors for research assignments- Quality or
Quantity? - Terms & Conditions of employment of law teachers-Low wages, exploitation of
teachers, recognition of teachers, formation of associations, etc - Collegium for the Appointment of Vice Chancellors in India
- Conflicts of Interest in publications of journals, employment and procurement of
other services. - Contemporary Challenges of Legal Education Governance in the World
- Effectiveness of the Regulators of Legal Education Governance in Asia: Challenges
and Remedies - Effectiveness of the Regulators of Legal Education Governance in Europe:
Challenges and Remedies - Effectiveness of the Regulators of Legal Education Governance in America
Challenges and Remedies - Effectiveness of the Regulators of Legal Education Governance in Africa Challenges
and Remedies - Effectiveness of the Regulators of Legal Education Governance in Australia
Challenges and Remedies - Empowerment of Legal Research-PhD Course work, allotment of PhD Guide,
National and International policies, etc - Governance of Grievance redressal mechanism for Teachers
- Governance of Quality Research Publication and anti-Plagiarism policies
- Governance of recognition and affiliation of legal institutions for imparting legal
education - Impact of National and International Institutional Ranking Frameworks of
Universities and other institutions on legal education governance - Impact of high fee structure on Quality of Access to legal education
- Impact of National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) accreditation on
quality education - Effect of New Education Policies on Legal Education and Research
- Impact of the Inspection System of Governance of Legal Education Institutions and
quality services - Independent regulating authority for monitoring legal education & research
- Judiciary in the promotion of Legal education and research
- Learning from the best practices on governance from other jurisdictions
- Promotion and Funding of Research Centers: the creation of research culture
- Reforms in Clinical & Specialised Courses
- Reforms in Entrance Examination Processes-UG, PG, PhD etc
- Reforms in Examination Process: Evaluation process
- Reforms in LLM Courses: One year or two years with specialisation
- Reforms in Teaching Learning Pedagogy for LLB, LLM, PhD
- Reforms in the Admission Process: Written and Viva?
- Reforms in the Apex Governance of legal education and Research
- Reforms In the appointment of teachers and modal appointment process
- Reforms in the skill development of Teachers
- Reforms on Review/monitoring of the functioning Law Universities, colleges, etc
- Review of high concentration of powers and decentralization of powers for good
governance and the rule of law - Transparency and Accountability in the Operations of Legal Institutions
- Any other topic directly or indirectly related to legal education governance and
reforms.
Guidelines for Submissions:
- The submission must be the original work of the authors. Any form of plagiarism will
lead to disqualification. - Submitted entries must not have been sent for consideration elsewhere for publication.
- The maximum number of Co-author for a submission shall only be one.
- Authors should provide their contact details, designation, and institutional affiliation in
the cover letter for the submission. - Footnotes must conform to the Standard Indian Legal Citation.
- Copyright of all entries shall exclusively vest with CTAG, NLU Delhi. The submission
would imply that the author has assigned such rights to CTAG, NLU Delhi. - Submissions must be emailed to [email protected] with the subject heading ‘IJTAG –
Submission (Volume 10- LER).’
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