Call for Papers
Call for Original Research Submissions
IHS Publishing invites researchers, scholars, policymakers, and practitioners from across the globe to submit original, unpublished manuscripts to our two peer-reviewed open-access journals. We welcome interdisciplinary work at the frontiers of artificial intelligence governance, ethics, sustainability, and transformative digital innovation.
Double-Blind Peer Review CC BY 4.0 Open Access CrossRef DOI Assigned UGC Compatible Rolling Submissions COPE Compliant
IJAIGP follow identical publication standards: double-blind peer review, CC BY 4.0 open access, CrossRef DOI assignment, and full COPE compliance.
About IJAIGP & This Call
The International Journal of Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, Governance and Public Policy (IJAIGP) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to the rigorous, interdisciplinary examination of artificial intelligence from ethical, governance, legal, and public policy perspectives. As AI systems become deeply embedded in critical societal infrastructure — from healthcare and criminal justice to financial markets and democratic processes — the imperative for scholarly discourse that crosses disciplinary boundaries has never been greater.
IJAIGP issues this open call for original manuscripts that advance scholarly understanding of the social, ethical, legal, and policy dimensions of artificial intelligence. We welcome contributions from researchers across disciplines including law, philosophy, political science, computer science, sociology, economics, public administration, and international relations. Empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, comparative policy analyses, legal commentaries, and interdisciplinary case studies are all encouraged.
Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under concurrent review at any other journal or conference. All submissions are subject to a rigorous double-blind peer review process conducted by subject-matter experts, ensuring that acceptance decisions are based entirely on scholarly merit.
Priority Thematic Areas for Submission
AI Ethics & Philosophy
- Moral frameworks for artificial intelligence design and deployment
- Algorithmic fairness, accountability, and transparency (FATE)
- Bias, discrimination, and equity in AI decision systems
- AI and human dignity, autonomy, and rights
- Machine consciousness, moral status, and AI person-hood
- Ethical dimensions of generative AI and large language models
AI Governance & Regulation
- Self-regulation, co-regulation, and algorithmic auditing
- National, regional, and international AI regulatory frameworks
- Comparative analysis of AI governance policies (EU AI Act, US, India, China)
- Multilateral AI governance: UN, OECD, and G7/G20 initiatives
- AI certification, standards, and conformity assessment
- Liability, accountability, and redress in AI-enabled harm
AI & Public Policy
- AI in public administration and e-government services
- Algorithmic decision-making in welfare and social benefit systems
- AI in electoral systems, disinformation, and democratic integrity
- AI policy design, implementation, and evaluation methodologies
- Public participation in AI governance processes
AI national strategies and digital sovereigntyAI, Law & Human Rights
- AI and the rule of law: legal personhood and liability frameworks
- Judicial use of AI: predictive systems and due process
- Surveillance technologies, biometrics, and the right to privacy
- AI in criminal justice: predictive policing and recidivism algorithms
- Data protection, GDPR compliance, and AI systems
- AI and international human rights law obligations
Sectoral AI Applications
- AI in healthcare: clinical decision support and patient rights
- Autonomous vehicles and product liability frameworks
- AI in financial services: algorithmic trading and credit scoring
- AI in education: personalisation, surveillance, and equity
- AI in media, journalism, and content moderation
- AI in military and national security: autonomous weapons
Emerging & Frontier Issues
- Generative AI: governance challenges and societal risks
- AI safety, existential risk, and long-term governance
- AI and the future of work: displacement, reskilling, and policy
- Intersectionality and AI: gender, race, disability, and exclusion
- AI and global development: equity across the Global South
- Trustworthy AI: certification, explainability, and standards
Accepted Manuscript Types
Original Research Article 5,000 – 9,000 words
Systematic / Narrative Review Up to 12,000 words
Policy Analysis & Commentary 3,000 – 6,000 words
Legal Analysis & Commentary 3,000 – 6,000 words
Case Study 3,000 – 6,000 words
Conceptual / Theoretical Paper 4,000 – 8,000 words
Submission Guidelines & Formatting Requirements
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Requirement |
Specification |
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Language |
English (British or American, applied consistently throughout) |
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File Format |
Microsoft Word (.docx) — do not submit PDFs for initial review |
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Font & Spacing |
Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced throughout |
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Page Size & Margins |
A4, 1-inch margins on all sides |
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Abstract |
Structured, 200–300 words (Background / Objectives / Approach / Findings / Implications) |
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Keywords |
6–10 terms covering themes, AI domains, governance frameworks, and policy areas |
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Referencing Style |
APA 7th Edition or Chicago Manual of Style (17th Ed.) — choose one and apply consistently |
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Figures & Tables |
Numbered sequentially, captioned, and embedded at point of first reference in the text |
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Footnotes |
Permitted for clarificatory notes; not to be used as the primary referencing mechanism |
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Blinding Requirement |
Remove all author-identifying information from the manuscript file. Include a separate title page with author details. |
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Supplementary Materials |
Datasets, interview instruments, or appendices may be submitted as separate files |
Why Submit to IJAIGP?
- Rigorous double-blind peer review by independent subject experts
- Full open access — freely available to every reader worldwide on publication day
- Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license — maximum reuse and citation potential
- CrossRef DOI assigned to every published article for permanent citability
- UGC compatible — supports academic recognition and career advancement
- Indexed in Google Scholar, Root, UGC-JQI, Neliti, CrossRef, Microsoft Academic Search
- COPE-compliant editorial policies ensuring integrity at every stage
- Fast turnaround — initial decision within 4–6 weeks of submission
Submit Your Manuscript to IJAIGP
Your research on AI ethics, governance, law, and public policy deserves a rigorous, globally accessible, and UGC-compatible publication home. We look forward to receiving your work.
Submit via Email : editor@ihspublishing.com
Questions About Submitting to IJAIGP?
Our editorial team responds to all enquiries within two working days.