Details of the Organization

REVA University is a private institution established under the Government of Karnataka Act in 2012, built upon the foundations of the REVA Group of Institutions (est. 2004 by Rukmini Educational Charitable Trust under DivyaSree Developers). Spread across approximately 42–45 acres in Kattigenahalli, Yelahanka, North Bengaluru, it hosts a vibrant community of over 15,000 students.

Details of the Blog/Paper

IGI Global Scientific Publishing is inviting chapter proposals for the upcoming edited volume Sex, State, and Silence:

• Legal and Psychological Perspectives on Prostitution and Human Trafficking.
• This interdisciplinary publication will explore the regulation, lived experiences, and systemic dynamics of sex work and trafficking from legal and psychological perspectives.
• The volume aims to distinguish between consensual sex work and human trafficking, examining both within diverse legal and socio-political contexts.
• With a global and intersectional orientation, this book will include region-specific analyses and comparative frameworks.

Topic of paper/Blog

Sex work, human trafficking, legal frameworks, psychological trauma, intersectionality, and global policy analysis.

Eligibility

Researchers, academics, legal professionals, policy-makers, mental health practitioners, and NGO workers engaged in related fields.

Types of Submission and Word Limit

Authors must submit a chapter proposal between 1,000 to 2,000 words detailing the purpose and scope of the proposed chapter.

Submission Guidelines

• Main Text: Follow IGI Global manuscript submission guidelines as specified on their official portal.
• citation style: Must comply with OSCOLA citation style.
• Follow IGI Global’s formatting requirements.

Formatting Guidelines

• File Format: Word document
• Page Layout: As per IGI Global guidelines
• Margins: As specified by IGI Global
• Alignment: All text must be left-aligned (justified alignment is not permitted)
• Chapters must be clearly titled and numbered.

Dates to Remember

• Proposal Submission Deadline: August 3, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: August 17, 2025
• Full Chapter Submission: October 26, 2025
• Review Results Returned: December 7, 2025
• Final Acceptance Notification: January 4, 2026
• Final Chapter Submission: January 11, 2026