18th to 19th October 2024
Call for Papers
International Conference on Rivers
Aims and scope of the International Conference
Rivers are lifelines of ecosystems, economies, and cultures across the globe. Their management and governance are influenced by a complex interplay of political, social, economic, and legal factors. This international conference aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration on the issues surrounding rivers, focusing on the socio-legal aspects that are crucial for their sustainable use and management. By bringing together scholars, experts, practitioners, and indigenous voices, we seek to explore the multifaceted dimensions of river governance from local to global scales.
About VMLS
Vinayaka Mission's Law School (VMLS) has been established by VMRF-DU to impart legal education and skills relevant to the evolving needs of the local, national and global community. VMLS intends to achieve this vision through its highly qualified and experienced faculty, and with mentorship from Jindal Global Law School and O.P. Jindal Global University.
Our faculty aims to create a progressive learning environment where they teach law courses prescribed by the Bar Council of India, as well as Elective Courses to address legal issues of a dynamic society and an ever-changing world.
Our Knowledge Partners
About the Centre for the Promotion of International Law (CPIL)
Commemorating academic milestones and active research at VMLS
Research & Teaching Excellence
The Centre is dedicated to promoting excellence in research and teaching of International Law, a field that has gained unprecedented significance in today's world. Additionally, the Centre operates an E-Journal, which features original work focusing on contemporary issues in International Law.
Research & Policy Confluence
The intersection of international law, research, and policy is a critical junction where legal principles, academic research, and organizational decision-making come together. The study of this convergence is key for global governance and diplomacy.
Academic & Global Impact
The Centre fosters academic research in international relations, law, and related fields to contribute to the understanding of international law, ensuring that international agreements and legal principles are effective in practice.
Addressing Contemporary Challenges
Our research identifies gaps in existing frameworks, assesses agreement effectiveness, and proposes innovative solutions across human rights, environmental protection, trade, and conflict resolution.
Sub Themes
We welcome abstracts and full length quality research papers on the broad theme of Rivers. The below mentioned are few sub themes which may be considered. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of topics. You are welcome to submit abstracts on any topic of your interest as long as it falls within an area of concern on River.
Climate Resilience and River Resource Management
- Impact of climate change on river ecosystems.
- Adaptive management strategies and policy innovations.
Climate Resilience and River Resource Management
- Impact of climate change on river ecosystems.
- Adaptive management strategies and policy innovations.
- Impact of climate change on river ecosystems.
- Adaptive management strategies and policy innovations.
Guidelines for Abstract Submission
Abstract Word Count
Authors should write an abstract between 250 to 300 words relating to the themes of the Conference.
Essential Inclusions
The abstract must include a suitable title for the paper, three to five keywords, the name of the author(s), and their institutional affiliation.
Coherency & Quality
The abstract should be well-structured, coherent, academic in tone, and completely free of grammatical or typographical errors.
Guidelines for Full Paper Submission
Upon successful acceptance and selection of the submitted abstract
Typography & Formatting
The main text of the full paper should be written in Times New Roman font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing. Footnotes must be in Times New Roman font size 10, with a line spacing of 1.0.
Word Limit & Originality
The word limit for the full papers should remain between 5000-6000 words, including footnotes (excluding abstract and bibliography). Research should be an original work of the author and must not have been submitted elsewhere.
Plagiarism & Citations
All authors shall give an undertaking that the plagiarism of the paper is below the permissible limit of 15%. Authors should strictly follow the APA Style mode of citation throughout the paper.
Headings & Styling Structure
All headings should be numbered. The first-level heading (main heading) should be in all-caps, bold, and centre-aligned. The second-level heading should be in title case, bold, and left-aligned. The third-level heading should be in title case and left-aligned.
Strict Formatting Rules & Guidelines
Abbreviations
Do not use abbreviations without prior explaining the terms.
No Body Highlighting
Do not use bold and/or underlining to highlight the text in the paper.
Quotation Style
Use single quotes to emphasize a specific word or phrase.
Tables & Charts
All tables and charts should be perfectly centre-aligned if used.
Peer Review Process for Conference Proceedings
Publication Ethics & Standards
Important Deadlines
Accommodation and Travel
Details shall be shared upon abstract selection.
Registration Fees
* Co-authors need to register separately. Registration payment details to be shared upon selection of abstracts.
List of Advisory Committee
Dr Tiina Palonitty
Professor, University of Helsinki
Amit Ranjan
Research Fellow, NUS Singapore
Dr Masrur Salekin
Judge, Bangladesh
Dr. Zlato Hadzidedic
Director, Center for Nationalism Studies, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Robert Walton
Associate Lecture, The Open University, UK
Shawahiq Siddiqui
ADV, IELO
Scientific Committee
Navidreza Ahadi
Srinakharinwirot University - SWU Thailand
Aurangzaib Alizai
University of Balochistan- Pakisthan
Dr Sanga Mithra
VMLS, Chennai
Nabeela Siddiqui
VMLS, Chennai
Shambhavi Thakur
VMLS, Chennai
Conference Organising committee
Dr. Ananth Padmanabhan
Dean, Vinayaka Mission's Law School
Ms. Nabeela Siddiqui
Assistant Professor, Vinayaka Mission's Law School
Dr. Gnana Sanga Mithra S
Associate Professor, Vinayaka Mission's Law School
Mr. Sowmiya Narayan Rajagopalan
Assistant Professor, Vinayaka Mission's Law School
Ms. Shambhavi Thakur
Assistant Professor, Vinayaka Mission's Law School
Ms. Abhinanditha
Assistant Professor, Vinayaka Mission's Law School