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Proposal for Launching an E-Journal by The AI Comp Lex

Title: Journal of AI, Data & Competition Law (JADCL)

Proposed Launch: Q4 2024

Format: E-Journal (ISSN/ISBN-registered)

Publisher: The AI Comp Lex

Frequency: Biannual (initially); later quarterly

Open Access: Yes

1. Rationale and Objectives

As Artificial Intelligence, data analytics, and algorithmic processes rapidly transform market structures, regulatory authorities and scholars worldwide are grappling with new legal, ethical, and economic challenges. However, academic discourse at the intersection of AI, Big Data, and Competition Law remains underdeveloped and fragmented.

The Journal of AI, Data & Competition Law (JADCL) aims to fill this gap by providing a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary platform for legal scholars, technologists, economists, and policymakers to exchange ideas, share research, and propose reforms related to algorithmic market behavior and competition regulation.

2. Scope and Focus Areas

The journal will feature high-quality original contributions on topics including but not limited to:

• Algorithmic Collusion and Tacit Coordination
• Data-Driven Dominance and Abuse of Market Power
• AI and Digital Gatekeeping in Platform Economies
• Comparative Competition Law Approaches (EU, US, India, etc.)
• Merger Control in Digital Markets
• Intersections of Data Privacy and Antitrust
• AI in Regulatory Investigations
• Emerging Legal Frameworks (e.g., DMA, DSA, Digital Competition Bill, etc.)

3. Editorial Structure

• Editor-in-Chief: [To be announced – suggest an academic/practitioner]
• Editorial Board: Comprising legal academics, data scientists, and regulatory professionals from India and abroad
• Peer Review Model: Double-blind review process
• Advisory Panel: Eminent jurists and policy experts for strategic direction

4. Publication Format

• ISSN/ISBN-registered electronic publication
• DOI-assigned articles (via CrossRef or affiliated partner)
• Indexed with Google Scholar and seeking SCOPUS/UGC CARE registration (Phase II)
• Open-access PDF articles; downloadable volumes hosted on the official website

5. Submission Guidelines

• Original research articles (4,000–8,000 words)
• Case comments, policy notes, and book reviews (1,500–3,000 words)
• Style: The Bluebook (20th ed.) citation format
• Submission via journal portal/email with peer-review timelines (4–6 weeks)

6. Launch Timeline (Q4 2024)

Month

Milestone

August–September

Call for Papers, Editorial Board Finalization

October

Peer Review Round I, Journal Portal Finalization

November

Final Edits, ISBN/ISSN Allotment, DOI assignment

December

Volume I, Issue I Launch (Soft Release & Virtual Panel)

7. Outreach and Visibility

• Promotion through law schools, think tanks, and AI ethics forums
• Indexed in academic databases and SSRN
• Collaboration with CCI, OECD forums, and competition law societies
• Launch webinar featuring keynote speakers from academia and practice

8. Sustainability and Funding

Initially self-funded through The AI Comp Lex, with future consideration for:

• Institutional sponsorships
• Research grants
• Partnering with university law journals
• Advertising and premium research access (Phase III)

To be announced

What Are Knowledge Documents?

Knowledge documents are structured outputs created from academic or professional events such as seminars, webinars, or courses. They serve as permanent records of key ideas, discussions, and takeaways. Examples include:

• Seminar Proceedings: Summaries of speaker sessions, panel discussions, and Q&As
• Policy Briefs: Concise documents highlighting actionable recommendations from the event
• Research Compendiums: Collection of papers or abstracts presented at the event
• White Papers: In-depth exploration of a theme or issue discussed during the event
• Course Compendiums: Syllabi, readings, and key learnings from certificate programs
• Insight Reports: Thematic reports consolidating perspectives from speakers and participants

These documents are often published with ISBNs/ISSNs and contribute to institutional repositories, policy influence, and future research citations. They also strengthen the academic value and outreach of the host organization.