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Call for Chapters: ESG, Resilience & Capital Markets
Paarth Jain
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The Legal Lock invites original research chapters for its upcoming peer-reviewed ISBN book, The New Capital Matrix: ESG, Resilience, and Value in a Fragmented World. Academicians, research scholars, students, corporate professionals and independent researchers are invited to contribute research exploring the intersection of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, financial decision-making, corporate responsibility, technological transformation and economic resilience.
The proposed publication aims to examine how businesses, financial institutions, policymakers and other stakeholders can navigate an increasingly fragmented global economy while advancing sustainability, responsible innovation and long-term value creation.
Corporate professionals working in sustainability, finance, risk management, corporate governance, compliance, supply chain management, technology and business strategy are particularly encouraged to contribute research connecting contemporary corporate challenges with practical solutions and policy implications.
About the Book
The New Capital Matrix: ESG, Resilience, and Value in a Fragmented World
The relationship between capital, sustainability and corporate accountability is evolving. Businesses are increasingly expected to address climate-related risks, strengthen governance practices, improve transparency, manage technological disruption and demonstrate responsible value creation.
This edited book seeks original research that critically examines these developments from legal, financial, technological, environmental, economic and management perspectives. Contributions may explore emerging regulatory and business frameworks, examine implementation challenges, analyse industry practices or propose innovative approaches to sustainable and resilient economic growth.
The publication welcomes interdisciplinary research that bridges academic analysis and professional practice.
Suggested Research Themes
Authors may submit chapters addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
The Energy–Compute Dilemma: Balancing artificial intelligence growth with clean energy mandates.
Mandatory Disclosures and Financial Integration: Translating sustainability disclosures into capital allocation and investment decisions.
Anti-Greenwashing Scrutiny and Value Realism: Strengthening corporate accountability and the credibility of sustainability claims.
Supply Chain Transparency: Auditing Scope 3 emissions and multi-tier value chains.
Natural Capital Stewardship: Valuing ecosystem services, water resources and biodiversity.
Energy Transition Markets: Navigating carbon pricing, trade tariffs and market instruments.
Human Capital Transformation: Addressing fair labour practices, living wages and workforce safety.
Climate Adaptation and Economic Resilience: Developing infrastructure and business strategies to withstand physical climate risks.
Responsible AI and Digital Governance: Examining data privacy, algorithmic impact and technology ethics.
Materials Circularity and Industrial Efficiency: Redesigning business models around resource efficiency and closed-loop systems.
Research addressing other subjects relevant to ESG, capital markets, sustainability, corporate governance, resilience and long-term value creation is also welcome.
Who Can Submit a Research Chapter?
The call for chapters is open to:
Corporate professionals and industry practitioners.
ESG, sustainability and corporate governance professionals.
Finance, investment, risk and compliance professionals.
Academicians and faculty members.
Research scholars and independent researchers.
Undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Submissions should demonstrate originality, a clear research focus and relevance to the central theme of the book.
Chapter Submission Guidelines
Authors must follow the prescribed requirements to ensure their manuscripts are considered for review.
Word count: Each research chapter must contain 3,000–5,000 words in English.
Abstract and keywords: Every submission must include an abstract of no more than 250 words and 15 keywords.
Formatting: Manuscripts must use Times New Roman, 12-point font, double spacing and A4 paper with 3 cm margins.
Submission format: Authors must email the manuscript as a soft copy in both MS Word and PDF formats.
Originality: Submissions must constitute original research and must not have been published elsewhere.
Figures and photographs: Any photographs or figures must be submitted in JPG format with appropriate captions.
Referencing: Endnotes and references must follow APA style.
Authorship limit: A maximum of two authors is permitted per chapter.
Required Chapter Structure
Manuscripts should follow the prescribed structure, as applicable to the research:
Introduction
Literature Review / Background
Analysis
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Title Page and Author Information
The title page must include the chapter title, author name(s), professional or academic affiliation(s), full postal address, email address and phone number(s).
A biographical note of no more than 100 words for one of the authors must also be submitted with the paper.
Plagiarism and AI-Use Policy
The call requires the similarity level to remain below 10% and AI use to remain below 10% of the total content. Authors must submit the plagiarism-check certificate along with the complete manuscript.
Contributors are responsible for ensuring that their research is original, properly cited and compliant with the stated submission requirements.
Important Dates
Submission milestone
Deadline
Abstract submission deadline
20 November 2026
Communication of acceptance
1 December 2026
Final manuscript submission
30 December 2026
Authors are encouraged to prepare their abstracts and manuscripts in advance to meet the respective deadlines.
Publication Charge and Author Benefits
The article publication charge is INR 1,800 / USD 20, payable only after the abstract has been accepted.
Each author will receive a certificate and a hardcopy of the published book.
Publication partner: Bharat Law House Pvt. Ltd.
How to Submit a Research Chapter
Interested contributors should email their abstract and submission-related materials to:
Authors should ensure that their submission follows the stated eligibility, formatting, originality, authorship and documentation requirements.
About The Legal Lock
The Legal Lock promotes legal learning, research and professional engagement through academic and research-oriented initiatives. Through this call for chapters, it invites contributors from academia and industry to examine emerging questions concerning ESG, responsible capital allocation, corporate accountability, technological governance and sustainable economic development.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the call for chapters for The New Capital Matrix?
It is an invitation from The Legal Lock for original research chapters for an upcoming peer-reviewed ISBN book titled The New Capital Matrix: ESG, Resilience, and Value in a Fragmented World.
2. Who is eligible to submit a chapter?
Academicians, research scholars, students, corporate professionals and independent researchers may submit chapters relevant to the book's central theme.
3. What is the required word count for a research chapter?
Each chapter must contain 3,000–5,000 words in English, along with an abstract of up to 250 words and 15 keywords.
4. What are the submission deadlines?
The abstract deadline is 20 November 2026. Acceptance communication is scheduled for 1 December 2026, and the final manuscript deadline is 30 December 2026.
5. What is the publication charge?
The stated publication charge is INR 1,800 / USD 20, payable only after the abstract has been accepted.
6. Is the book open to corporate professionals?
Yes. Corporate professionals, including those working in ESG, sustainability, finance, governance, compliance, risk management, supply chains and technology, are eligible to contribute.
7. What are the plagiarism and AI-use limits?
The stated requirements are a similarity level below 10% and AI use below 10% of the total content. A plagiarism-check certificate must accompany the full manuscript.
8. How many authors can contribute to one chapter?
A maximum of two authors is allowed per chapter.
9. What will authors receive upon publication?
Each author will receive a certificate and a hardcopy of the published book.
10. Where should the chapters be submitted?
Submissions should be emailed to legallockjournal@gmail.com in both MS Word and PDF formats, following the prescribed guidelines.
Contribute to the conversation on responsible capital, corporate resilience and sustainable value creation. Submit your research chapter to The Legal Lock's upcoming peer-reviewed ISBN book.
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