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Global Resource Strategy Forum (GRSF)

A Think Tank of The Kurukshetra Trust

Introduction

The Global Resource Strategy Forum (GRSF) invites contributions from researchers, policy analysts, academics, serving or retired government functionaries, diplomats, thought leaders, and practitioners to submit scholarly papers that advance our mission: enhancing cooperation and collaboration between nations, civilizations, and communities for the sustainable and plentiful availability of resources for humanity.

We seek papers that explore the challenges and opportunities of managing global resources — natural, technological, scientific, and human — in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the vision of sustainable development, equity, and peace.

Submission Requirements

Length: Minimum 2,500 words (excluding references and annexes). Longer works are welcome.
Format: MS Word (preferred) or PDF; 12pt font, double-spaced, standard academic referencing (APA/Chicago/MLA acceptable).
Originality: Submissions must be original, unpublished work that has not been submitted elsewhere.
References: Papers must cite relevant treaties, policy documents, international agreements, academic research, and authoritative reports.
AI Usage Policy:
– Authors are welcome to use AI tools for research assistance and copyediting only.
– Submissions must be written by the author — not AI-generated.
– The Editors of GRSF employ advanced AI-detection tools to screen manuscripts.
– If a paper is found to contain more than 10% AI-generated content, it will be rejected without further communication, and the author will be banned from future contributions.
Unpolished drafts welcome: Authors are not required to submit perfectly polished manuscripts. The GRSF Editorial Board will refine text manually and traditionally.

Themes of Interest

Global Cooperation and Resource Diplomacy – treaties, governance models, conflict prevention.

Natural Resources and Sustainability – forests, oceans, clean air, biodiversity.

Energy Futures – renewables, fusion, space-based solar, global energy security.

Human Development – healthcare systems, carers for aging populations, education, nutrition.

Science, Technology & Innovation – AI, biotechnology, nanotech, space exploration, ethical governance.

Resilience and Security – climate adaptation, pandemics, disaster preparedness.

Civilizational & Ethical Perspectives – wisdom from cultural traditions, Mahabharata, Gita, Gandhian non-violence, and global philosophies on cooperation.

Editorial Process

All submissions will be peer-reviewed by subject-matter experts and the Editorial Board. Editors reserve the right to suggest revisions and improvements for clarity, academic rigour, and coherence. Selected papers may be published in the GRSF Journal of Strategic Resources or presented at the Forum’s annual conferences, workshops, and dialogues.

Policy on Non-Plagiarism & Academic Rigour

Non-Plagiarism Undertaking

Authors must submit a signed declaration that the paper is their original work.
All submissions will be checked through plagiarism detection software and AI-content detection systems.
Any paper found to contain plagiarized or uncredited AI-generated material will be rejected immediately.

Academic Rigour Standards

Arguments must be substantiated with citations to recognized research, treaties, and official documents.
Data, facts, and figures must be drawn from credible sources (government, UN agencies, peer-reviewed journals, reputable think tanks).
Papers must maintain objectivity, evidence-based reasoning, and clarity of analysis.
Ideological or partisan bias is discouraged; cross-civilizational perspectives are encouraged.

Submission & Deadlines

Deadline for Abstracts: [Insert Date]
Deadline for Full Papers: [Insert Date]
Submission Email: [Insert Email Address]
Enquiries: [Insert Contact]

All accepted authors will receive a Certificate of Contribution and their work may be featured in GRSF publications, policy briefs, or global dialogues.

Declaration by Authors

“I hereby declare that this paper is my original work. It is not plagiarized, not AI-generated, and has not been submitted elsewhere. I acknowledge that the GRSF reserves the right to edit the paper for clarity, formatting, and publication standards while preserving the author’s intellectual contribution.”