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Contributing to: Engineering for Resource-Constrained Societies

📋 Proposed Chapter Topics

The following topics are proposed for this book. You may select one, or propose your own topic that fits the book's scope. Topics marked as claimed are already assigned but you may propose a complementary approach.

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Chapter One- Frugal Engineering as a Design Philosophy
Conceptual foundations of low-cost, high-impact engineering.
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Chapter Two- Infrastructure Gaps in Emerging Economies
Technical and institutional dimensions of infrastructure deficits.
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Chapter Three- Local Manufacturing and Technological Sovereignty
Building domestic production capabilities.
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Chapter Four- Additive Manufacturing for Distributed Production
3D printing and decentralized fabrication models.
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Chapter Five- Repairability and Lifecycle Engineering
Designing technologies for maintenance and longevity.

📝 What We Expect

Chapters per author1-3 chapters
Word count5,000–10,000 words per chapter
Reference styleIEEE
File formatMicrosoft Word (.docx)
Submission deadline30 Sep 2026 (-13 days left)
Target publicationQ4 2026

✅ No APC for This Book

There is no Article Processing Charge for contributing to this book. Publication is fully funded.

✍️ Express Your Interest

Complete this form to express your interest in contributing a chapter. Our editorial team will review your proposal and contact you within 5–10 business days.

📅 Key Dates

Expression of interest deadline 30 Sep 2026
Revision deadline 31 Oct 2026
Camera-ready deadline 30 Nov 2026
Target publication Q4 2026

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