[Air-L] CfP: Special Issue on “Digital Intersectionality & Marginalization in the Majority World” from Journal of Online Trust & Safety

[Sujata Mukherjee]

Call for Papers from Journal on Online Trust & Safety
<https://tsjournal.org/index.php/jots> for a Special Issue on

Digital Intersectionality & Marginalization in the Majority World
<https://tsjournal.org/index.php/jots/article/view/263>

We invite original research papers from researchers based in academia,
industry, civil society, or government organizations exploring trust and
safety topics within the Majority World context . This special issue will
also consider strong and relevant commentaries related to this topic.

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   Abstract Submissions Deadline: October 31, 2025 (abstracts to be
   submitted using this form <https://forms.gle/32TnLmGd6psyq3YP7>)
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   Abstract Acceptance Notification: November 30, 2025
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   Full Manuscript Submissions Due: February 28, 2026
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   Manuscript Review Completed: March 31, 2026
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   Revised Manuscripts Due: May 15, 2026
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   Final Notification: June 1, 2026
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   Special Issue Publication: July 30, 2026

Guest Editors:

Sujata Mukherjee, Upwork,  tiamukherjee at gmail.com

Mona Elswah, University of Exeter, m.a.i.elswah at exeter.ac.uk

Crystal Abidin, Curtin University, crystalabidin at gmail.com

Call for Proposals
<https://tsjournal.org/index.php/jots/article/view/263/88>

Submit Abstracts <https://forms.gle/32TnLmGd6psyq3YP7>

 While not exhaustive, topics of interest include:

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   Digital Marginalization and Vulnerability: Examination of how
   marginalized groups (e.g., women, LGBTQ+ individuals, indigenous
   communities) experience online harm.
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   Socioeconomic Inequality and Digital Divide: The impact of socioeconomic
   disparities on technology access and online safety.
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   Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Online: The role of culture and
   language in shaping online discourse and trust.
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   Government Regulation and Policy: The effectiveness of government
   policies and regulations in addressing online harm in the Majority World.
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   Tech Industry Practices and Corporate Responsibility: The role of
   technology companies in promoting online safety and mitigating harm in
   diverse global contexts.
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   Community-led Initiatives: The efficacy of community-based approaches to
   online safety and content moderation.
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   Intersectional Approaches: The intersection of gender, race, class, and
   other social identities in shaping online experiences and harms.
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   Emerging Technologies: The implications of AI, VR, and other emerging
   technologies for online safety in the Majority World.
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   Postcolonialism and the Digital World: How historical colonial power
   dynamics continue to shape digital inequality and representation.
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   Comparative Analysis: Cross-cultural comparisons of trust and safety
   issues.
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   Case Studies: In-depth case studies of specific online harms and their
   impact on individuals and communities in the Majority World.

Submission Guidelines

The Journal of Online Trust and Safety is an open-access publication with
no submission fees, ensuring wide dissemination of research. We plan for
this special issue to include:

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   1 editorial introduction
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   5-6 full research articles
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   2-3 commentaries

All submissions will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process.
Each submission will be reviewed by at least two reviewers. Reviewers will
include the guest editors, along with additional reviewers with extensive
experience in T&S-related academic and industry research.

Initial Abstract Submission Guidelines:

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   Abstracts should be a maximum of 300 words.
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   Positionality Statement: Authors are required to include a positionality
   statement (max. 150 words) with their submission. This statement should
   highlight their relevant expertise or lived experience with the Global
   Majority that informs their research. This helps provide context for the
   work and supports the special issue's goals of centering diverse
   perspectives.
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   Initial Submission Standards: For the initial abstract submission, there
   are no specific bibliographic or formatting standards required for both
   article and commentary submissions.

For inquiries, please contact the Guest Editors.