Call for Papers from Journal on Online Trust & Safety <https://tsjournal.org/index.php/jots> for a Special Issue on Digital Intersectionality & Marginalization in the Majority World <https://tsjournal.org/index.php/jots/article/view/263> We invite original research papers from researchers based in academia, industry, civil society, or government organizations exploring trust and safety topics within the Majority World context . This special issue will also consider strong and relevant commentaries related to this topic. - Abstract Submissions Deadline: October 31, 2025 (abstracts to be submitted using this form <https://forms.gle/32TnLmGd6psyq3YP7>) - Abstract Acceptance Notification: November 30, 2025 - Full Manuscript Submissions Due: February 28, 2026 - Manuscript Review Completed: March 31, 2026 - Revised Manuscripts Due: May 15, 2026 - Final Notification: June 1, 2026 - Special Issue Publication: July 30, 2026 Guest Editors: Sujata Mukherjee, Upwork, tiamukherjee@gmail.com Mona Elswah, University of Exeter, m.a.i.elswah@exeter.ac.uk Crystal Abidin, Curtin University, crystalabidin@gmail.com Call for Proposals <https://tsjournal.org/index.php/jots/article/view/263/88> Submit Abstracts <https://forms.gle/32TnLmGd6psyq3YP7> While not exhaustive, topics of interest include: - Digital Marginalization and Vulnerability: Examination of how marginalized groups (e.g., women, LGBTQ+ individuals, indigenous communities) experience online harm. - Socioeconomic Inequality and Digital Divide: The impact of socioeconomic disparities on technology access and online safety. - Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Online: The role of culture and language in shaping online discourse and trust. - Government Regulation and Policy: The effectiveness of government policies and regulations in addressing online harm in the Majority World. - Tech Industry Practices and Corporate Responsibility: The role of technology companies in promoting online safety and mitigating harm in diverse global contexts. - Community-led Initiatives: The efficacy of community-based approaches to online safety and content moderation. - Intersectional Approaches: The intersection of gender, race, class, and other social identities in shaping online experiences and harms. - Emerging Technologies: The implications of AI, VR, and other emerging technologies for online safety in the Majority World. - Postcolonialism and the Digital World: How historical colonial power dynamics continue to shape digital inequality and representation. - Comparative Analysis: Cross-cultural comparisons of trust and safety issues. - Case Studies: In-depth case studies of specific online harms and their impact on individuals and communities in the Majority World. Submission Guidelines The Journal of Online Trust and Safety is an open-access publication with no submission fees, ensuring wide dissemination of research. We plan for this special issue to include: - 1 editorial introduction - 5-6 full research articles - 2-3 commentaries All submissions will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. Each submission will be reviewed by at least two reviewers. Reviewers will include the guest editors, along with additional reviewers with extensive experience in T&S-related academic and industry research. Initial Abstract Submission Guidelines: - Abstracts should be a maximum of 300 words. - Positionality Statement: Authors are required to include a positionality statement (max. 150 words) with their submission. This statement should highlight their relevant expertise or lived experience with the Global Majority that informs their research. This helps provide context for the work and supports the special issue's goals of centering diverse perspectives. - Initial Submission Standards: For the initial abstract submission, there are no specific bibliographic or formatting standards required for both article and commentary submissions. For inquiries, please contact the Guest Editors.