About Manipal University Jaipur:

Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ), founded in 2011, is one of India’s leading multi-disciplinary universities, offering a wide range of career-oriented programs. MUJ is renowned for its excellence in education and research, accredited with an A+ Grade by NAAC, and ranked 29th by NIRF in 2024 for law programs. The Faculty of Law at MUJ, with its outcome-based learning methods, international collaborations, and experienced faculty, provides world-class education in legal studies.

About the Conference:

The International Conference on Infrastructure, Sustainable Development, and Alternative Dispute Resolution aims to address the challenges of balancing infrastructural development with sustainable practices, especially through the lens of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). As infrastructure projects grow in complexity, conflicts arise over environmental, social, and economic aspects, necessitating innovative ADR mechanisms to resolve disputes efficiently.

This two-day conference, held in collaboration with University of Birmingham (UK), Universitatea Titu Maiorescu (Romania), and Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), will feature experts from around the world to discuss the role of ADR in fostering sustainable development. The conference will focus on key themes such as the role of technology in ADR, resolving disputes in renewable energy projects, smart cities, land acquisition, and much more.

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Key Themes:

1. Advancing Alternative Dispute Resolution: Technology, Challenges, and Future Directions

• AI-Driven Tools and ODR Platforms
• Institutional Arbitration and Mediation at Crossroads
• Global Approaches to Dispute Prevention
• Jurisdictional Complexities in International Arbitration

1. Sustainable Development through ADR

• Environmental Disputes and ADR
• ADR for Renewable Energy Projects (wind, solar, hydroelectric)
• Smart Cities and Sustainable Urban Development
• Policy Frameworks for Sustainable Infrastructure

1. Resolving Key Infrastructure Disputes through ADR

• Construction Disputes and ADR (public-private partnerships, project delays)
• Land Acquisition and Compensation Disputes
• Investment Conflicts in Development Financing
• Social Infrastructure Development and ADR

Paper Submission Guidelines:

• Abstract Submission: Submit abstracts of up to 250 words by October 15, 2024. The abstract should include the title, background, research aim, methodology, and conclusions. Abstracts should also list the names, affiliations, and contact information of the authors.
• Full Paper Submission: Upon abstract acceptance, submit full papers (6,000 to 8,000 words) by November 30, 2024. The paper should be well-structured, covering Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, and Conclusion.
• Formatting:
• Text: Times New Roman, Size 12, 1.5 Line Spacing.
• Footnotes: Times New Roman, Size 10, Single Spacing.
• Citations: APA 7th Edition.

Co-Authorship: Up to 4 authors are allowed per paper.

Selected papers will be published in SCOPUS-indexed journals, such as Conflict Resolution Quarterly (John Wiley & Sons) and Peace and Conflict (Taylor and Francis), or in an edited book with an ISBN number.

Important Dates:

• Abstract Submission Deadline: October 15, 2024
• Notification of Acceptance: October 23, 2024
• Full Paper Submission: November 30, 2024
• Conference Dates: December 13-14, 2024 (Online)

Registration Fees:

• Foreign Delegates: $40
• Indian Delegates: ₹3000
• Indian Students & Research Scholars: ₹1500

How to Submit:

• Submit Abstracts via this form: Submission Link
• For detailed guidelines, visit: APA Style Guidelines

Organizing Team:

• Conveners:
• Dr. Sonu Agarwal, Prof. (Dr.) Bharti, Mr. Albin Anto
• Email: akshaya.kishor@jaipur.manipal.edu, albin.anto@jaipur.manipal.edu
• Scientific Committee:
• Prof. Paul McConnell (University of Birmingham, UK), Prof. Edna Raquel (Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), Dr. Andrey Kotelnikov (Robert Gordon University, Scotland), and more.

Contact Us:

For any queries, feel free to contact:

• Prof. (Dr.) Bharti, Dean, Faculty of Law, MUJ
• Email: muj.law@jaipur.manipal.edu

Web Links:

• Visit the official page for more details: MUJ Faculty of Law