Call for Chapters: Sociology of Education — Inequality, Policy, and Social Transformation in Contemporary India

2026-04-25
Editorial Team

Editor
Mamillapally Vijay Kumar Sharma
Head, Centre for Sociological Studies
Central University of South Bihar, Gaya
Email: drmvksharma@gmail.com

Co-Editor
B. Radha Krishna Murthy
PhD Research Scholar
Central University of South Bihar
Email: brkmurthym@gmail.com

Themes and Sub-themes
  • Education and social inequality (caste, class, gender, region)
  • Schooling and marginalised communities
  • Higher education and social mobility
  • Curriculum and pedagogy from sociological perspectives
  • Digital divide and educational technology
  • Policy transformations including NEP 2020
  • Privatisation and commercialisation of education
  • Teacher identity and professional challenges
  • Inclusive education and disability
  • Rural and tribal education
  • Globalisation and education

 

Submission Guidelines
  • Chapter length: 4,000–6,000 words
  • Format: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 spacing
  • Referencing style: APA (7th Edition)
  • Original and unpublished work only
  • The similarity index should not exceed 10%
  • Double-blind peer review process

Submission Link: https://forms.gle/aGYeJVpBeiPzQ7io9

Important Dates
  • Full Chapter Submission: 31 May 2026
  • Review Feedback: 15 June 2026
  • Final Submission: 30 June 2026
Publication Charges
  • Article Processing Charge (APC): ₹2,500 per accepted chapter
  • Concessions may be considered for students based on merit
Publication Details
  • eISBN for the volume
  • DOI assigned via Crossref
  • ORCID integration for authors
  • Indexed visibility through platforms such as Google Scholar
Who Can Submit

Faculty members, researchers, policy analysts, research scholars, postgraduate students, and practitioners in relevant fields are encouraged to contribute.

Contact

Prof. Mamillapally Vijay Kumar Sharma
Central University of South Bihar
Email: drmvksharma@gmail.com, (whatsapp-9848768482)