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Call for Edited Book Proposals – Cutting-Edge Research Themes | Cortex – Innovation & Discovery

We are pleased to announce a Call for Edited Book Proposals and invite faculty members, researchers, scientists, and subject experts to propose and edit scholarly books addressing emerging and cutting-edge developments across science, technology, management, social sciences, and interdisciplinary research.

We are particularly interested in edited volumes that bring together recent research, emerging methodologies, technological developments, critical perspectives, and future directions in rapidly evolving fields.

Suggested Cutting-Edge Themes

We welcome proposals around themes such as:

  • Generative AI and Large Language Models: Foundations, Applications and Emerging Challenges

  • Responsible and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence: Explainability, Ethics and Governance

  • Multi-Agent AI Systems: Autonomous Reasoning, Collaboration and Decision Making

  • Neuro-Symbolic AI: Integrating Machine Learning, Knowledge and Reasoning

  • AI for Healthcare: Intelligent Diagnostics, Precision Medicine and Clinical Decision Support

  • AI-Driven Education: Personalised Learning, Learning Analytics and Intelligent Educational Systems

  • AI, Cybersecurity and Privacy: Emerging Threats and Intelligent Defence

  • Digital Twins and Cyber-Physical Systems for Industry 5.0

  • Edge AI and IoT: Intelligent Computing for Smart and Connected Environments

  • AI for Sustainable Development: Smart Agriculture, Energy, Climate and Smart Cities

  • Human-AI Collaboration and the Future of Work

  • Autonomous AI Agents, Robotics and Intelligent Decision-Making

We are also open to proposals in emerging areas of management, business, social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, engineering, healthcare, environmental sciences, and interdisciplinary research, provided the proposed topic has a strong research orientation and contemporary relevance.

Why Propose an Edited Book with Cortex?

Cortex – Innovation & Discovery aims to provide researchers with a platform for disseminating high-quality, contemporary scholarly work. Selected book projects may benefit from:

  • A structured academic editorial and peer-review process

  • Contributions from researchers and subject experts across institutions and disciplines

  • Professional editing, typesetting and publication support

  • Online dissemination and increased accessibility of published research

  • Opportunities to bring together multiple perspectives and emerging research directions within a single scholarly volume

  • Recognition of the Editor(s) and contributing authors in the published volume

  • A platform for developing a scholarly resource around an emerging research area

Who Can Submit a Proposal?

We particularly welcome proposals from:

  • University faculty members

  • Professors and Associate Professors

  • Researchers and scientists

  • Research group leaders

  • Subject-matter experts

  • Interdisciplinary research teams

  • Academicians with an established research background in the proposed area

What Should a Proposal Include?

Interested scholars may send a brief proposal containing:

  1. Proposed book title

  2. Theme and rationale of the book

  3. Scope and key research areas

  4. Proposed table of contents/chapters

  5. Target readership

  6. Expected number of chapters

  7. Proposed Editor(s), with brief academic profiles

  8. Expected timeline for submission and completion

If you are interested in serving as an Editor of an upcoming scholarly volume, please reply to this email with your proposed title and a brief concept note.

We would also appreciate it if you could share this Call for Edited Book Proposals with colleagues, research groups, and fellow academics who may be interested in developing a scholarly edited volume.

We look forward to receiving innovative book proposals and building meaningful scholarly contributions through Cortex – Innovation & Discovery.

Warm regards,

Editorial & Publishing Team
Cortex – Innovation & Discovery

  • Call for Papers

    2026-07-23

    The journal welcomes contributions including Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Short Communications, Technical Notes, and Case Studies that fall within the journal's aims and scope.

    All submitted manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer-review process conducted by subject experts to ensure the highest standards of academic quality, originality, and research integrity.

    Areas of Interest

    Submissions are invited in all areas covered by the journal's scope. Authors are encouraged to submit innovative research that contributes to scientific advancement and addresses contemporary challenges in their respective disciplines.

    Why Publish With Us?
    • High-quality peer-review process
    • Open Access publication
    • Rapid and transparent editorial process
    • International editorial standards
    • Global visibility and accessibility
    • No Article Processing Charges (APCs) (currently)
    Submission

    Authors are invited to submit their manuscripts through the journal's online submission system. Before submission, please ensure that your manuscript complies with the Author Guidelines and the journal's ethical and formatting requirements.

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