FATA Research Center (FRC) invites social scientists, policy makers, thinkers, researchers and/or students to submit research paper for publication in the fourth issue of its research journal named “TIGAH, A Journal for Peace and Development”. The abstract and a brief of your proposed and outlined paper can be submitted till 15 October 2013 while submission of complete paper, in accordance with the guidelines, is expected till 15 November 2013. Call for Papers FATA Research Centre and Tigah Journal FRC is a non partisan and non-political research organization based in Islamabad. It’s the first ever think-tank of its kind that focuses on Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) in its entirety. The purpose of FRC is to help the concerned stake holders better understand this war-ravaged area of Pakistan with independent research and analysis. We think, write and speak to encourage all segments of Pakistani society and the government to join their strengths for a peaceful, tolerant, progressive and integrated FATA. The Journal of FRC is Pakistan’s only publication exploring topics significant to public, private, government and nongovernmental sector actors partnering in peace and development in FATA region. It helps empowering the people of FATA as well as defining social, political and economical rights. Schedule:Twice a year Circulation:Online and printed copies Audience:Senior executives, academicians, government policymakers and practitioners in the field of peace and development in FATA. Review Committee:Our review committee consists of academics, scholars and researcher of international repute. Important Dates: Abstract Submission by 15 October 2013; Paper Submission by 15 November 2013; Final Review and Publication in December 2013. Further Details: Ms. Rubab Zahra, Coordinator, 051-2112854, Fax: 051-2112857, House No 23A, Street, 28, F10/1, Islamabad, tigah@ frc.pk Research Areas *.FATA reforms *.Political Parties and FATA *.Education, infrastructure and public health *.Rural poverty, inequality *.and modern social mobilization *.Rethinking Gender and Politics *.Regional politics *.Relevance of the economy in transformation from war to peace *.Peace Process *.Leadership, power and politics *.IDPs: challenges vs opportunities *.Cross boarder linkages *.Politics of religion: sectarian and radical rivalries *.Phased withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan *.Pakhtoonwali- the social code of conduct *.Conflict management at the grassroots *.War on Terror: Impact on Literature Submission Guidelines 1.Papers should be well-written with clarity. 2.The abstract should summarize the contents of the paper and should contain at most 300 words. 3.The length of final paper is normally no greater than 5,000 words but should not exceed 7,000 words. 4.All papers must be written in English and submitted through email. 5.Brief biography of the writer should follow the abstract. 6.APA style should be used for referencing. 7.The Review Committee reserves the right to accept or reject submissions for print and/or online use.
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