The IJTAG Call for Papers invites original contributions for Volume XIII (2027) of the International Journal of Transparency and Accountability in Governance, published by the Centre for Transparency and Accountability in Governance at National Law University Delhi.
The announced submission deadline is 31 January 2027.
About the International Journal of Transparency and Accountability in Governance
IJTAG is CTAG’s flagship annual, double-blind peer-reviewed law journal. It promotes scholarship on governance, transparency, accountability, anti-corruption law, legal education and the right to information.
The journal carries ISSN 2395-4337 and provides an academic platform for interdisciplinary research on public institutions and governance reform.
Theme of the IJTAG Call for Papers
The announced theme is:
National and Transnational Corruption: Transparency, Accountability and Integrity in Governance
Contributions may examine domestic and cross-border corruption, institutional integrity and legal mechanisms for accountable governance.
Indicative areas include:
- Anti-corruption laws and international cooperation.
- Public procurement and political finance.
- Whistleblower protection and access to information.
- Corporate integrity, money laundering and asset recovery.
- Accountability of public institutions.
Submission Categories
| Category | Word limit |
|---|---|
| Research papers | 5,000–10,000 |
| Experts’ comments | 2,000–3,000 |
| Judgment analysis/comments | 2,000–4,000 |
| Book/report reviews | 2,000–3,000 |
Footnotes are excluded from these limits.
Authorship and Eligibility
Co-authorship is permitted with a maximum of two authors.
The journal’s conflict-of-interest rules exclude NLU Delhi faculty and students, editorial and advisory board members, reviewers and individuals with specified interests in the publication process.
Authors must disclose potential conflicts and research funding. All authors must approve the submission and sign the prescribed declaration.
Submission Requirements
Prepare:
- An original, unpublished manuscript that is not under consideration elsewhere.
- An abstract of 250–300 words and five keywords.
- A separate cover letter containing each author’s name, contact details, designation and affiliation.
- The signed declaration available through the journal’s authorship guidelines.
Keep identifying information out of the manuscript and its document properties for blind review.
Formatting and Citation
Use Times New Roman, with:
- 12-point main text, justified, with 1.5 spacing.
- 10-point footnotes, with single spacing.
- Citations following the CTAG Style Manual for Legal Citation.
Use footnotes rather than endnotes. Consult the journal’s submission guidelines for detailed formatting requirements.
Publication Fees
The journal charges no submission, processing or publication fee. Manuscripts undergo editorial screening and double-blind peer review; submission does not guarantee acceptance.
Submission Deadline
The announced deadline for Volume XIII is 31 January 2027.
How to Submit?
The supplied call directs authors to email the manuscript, cover letter and signed declaration to:
Use the subject:
IJTAG 2027 Submission – Author’s Name
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