The Journal of Underrepresented and Minority Progress is accepting research papers for a Special Issue titled Digital Marginalisation, AI Bias, and Cultural Representation in South Asia. Researchers can submit their abstracts before January 30, 2026.
The journal is indexed in Scopus. There are no submission or publication fees for authors, and this special issue is fully open access.
This special issue explores digital marginalisation, AI bias, and cultural representation in South Asia, focusing on ethical AI, inclusion, and socio-cultural impacts of digital technologies.
About the Journal
| Journal Title | Journal of Underrepresented and Minority Progress |
| Publisher | STAR Scholars Network |
| Journal Quartile | Q3 |
Tentative Timeline for the Special Issue
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Abstract Proposal Deadline | January 30, 2026 |
| Notification of Abstract Acceptance / Rejection | March 15, 2026 |
| Full Manuscript Submission Deadline | June 30, 2026 |
| Peer Review Decision (First Round) | September 2026 |
| Revised Manuscript Submission (if invited) | November 2026 |
| Final Decision Notification | TBA, 2026 |
| Expected Publication of Special Issue | January 2027 |
Key Themes and Topics of Interest
This special issue invites papers offering both empirical research and theoretical analysis from across disciplines (digital humanities, media and communication studies, computer science, sociology, political science, science and technology studies, etc.).
Submissions to this special issue may include, but are not limited to:
- Intersectional Digital Exclusions
- Social Media and Marginalised Voices
- Algorithmic Bias and Governance
- Data Colonialism and Digital Economies
- Censorship, Surveillance, and Digital Rights
- Digital Archives, Memory and Cultural Heritage
- Language, Localisation and Digital Inclusion
- Digital exclusion and access inequalities in South Asia
- AI bias related to caste, gender, religion, and language
- Ethical AI and responsible data practices
- Cultural representation in social media and digital platforms
- Indigenous knowledge systems and AI
- Policy, governance, and regulation of AI in South Asia
- Case studies and empirical research from South Asian contexts
Submission Link: https://ojed.org/jump/announcement/view/134
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