Dear Prof./Dr./Scientist/Academician/Researchers/Students,

Department of Geography, Malda College is pleased to inform you that a multi-authors contributed book entitled “Man, Environment and Development: A Pathway to Sustainable Livelihoods” is going to be published by a National/International reputed Publisher with ISBN.

With your esteemed research expertise and valuable insights, we believe your contribution to this edited book would play a pivotal role in shaping the discourse and advancing knowledge in this field. We welcome original chapters from the field of vast geographical areas. Your participation in this endeavor would be instrumental in fostering interdisciplinary dialog and driving meaningful scholarly contribution.

Guidelines for submission of the full-length Chapter:

As editors, we would like to inform you that it is the responsibility of the author to make all reasonable efforts to handle academic integrity and transparency with the sources.  Only original manuscripts which are not yet under any review in any journal/conference/ book will be taken into consideration for the final phase of the book.

Sub themes: 

i) Geomorphic hazards

ii) Climate change and Vulnerability

iii) Ground water and Water crisis

iv) Ecology and Environment

v) Environmental pollution and Mitigation strategies

vi) Waste management

vii) Green space, Land use planning and Development

viii) Agriculture and Sustainable livelihood

ix) Sustainable Tourism

x) Smart cities and Sustainable urban development

xi) Globalization and Economy

xii) Entrepreneurship and MSME

xiii) Human capital development in the digital age

xiv) Poverty, Migration and Livelihood

xv) Social reforms, Cultural diversity and Cultural heritage preservation

xvi)  Human health and Well-being

xvii) Gender equality and Women's empowerment

xviii)  Nuptiality, Child marriage, Marriage squeeze and Family planning

xix) Population, Space and Time

xx) Application of Geospatial technologies

xxi) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Aims and Achievements

Key points for full-length Chapter:

1. Each chapter will consist of

·        An appropriate Title

·        Author(s) Name & Affiliation with email

·        Abstract (200-250 words)

·        Keywords (5-6 words)

·        Introduction

·        Rationale of the Study (Optional)

·        Materials and Methods

·        Results and Discussion

·        Limitations of the Study (Optional)

·        Recommendations (Optional)

·        Conclusions

·        Acknowledgements (If any)

·        Reference (APA format)

2) Please include all author(s) in sequence with current affiliation, email on full-length chapter.

3)  Plagiarism should be less than 15%.

4) Manuscripts will be checked double blind peer reviewed.

5)  Word file (.doc), Font size: 12 (Times New Roman, 1.5 lines spacing).

6) Template of a full-length chapter will be given after acceptance of the abstract.

7) The number of words (excluding abstract, figures, tables, maps and etc.) is roughly within 5000-6000 or may be about 8-10 pages.

8) Last date for full-length chapter submission: 15 June, 2024

9) Full-length chapter submission Email:  mcgeoeditors@gmail.com

Please follow all the guidelines to avoid rejecting your chapter for the final stage. It is our humble request that you kindly submit your chapter within the stipulated time.

Best Regards

Editorial Board

Dr. Nanigopal Kapasia

Assistant Professor, Malda College

Department of Geography 

Dr. Avijit Roy

SACT, Malda College

Department of Geography

Dr. Mosfudar Rahaman

Assistant Professor, Malda College

Department of Geography

Sri  Mithun Ray

Assistant Professor, Malda College

Department of Geography

Mrs. Lamhu Dolma Tamang

Assistant Professor, Malda College

Department of Geography