Long Articles (3,501–6,000 words): In-depth studies of a topic, covering existing literature and practice, gaps in knowledge, and fresh perspectives with practical recommendations. Theoretical works are welcome.
Short Articles (1,500–3,500 words): Focused essays on a specific issue, offering clear arguments, critical analysis, and supporting evidence.
1. Originality: Submissions must be original and unpublished. Articles under consideration elsewhere will not be accepted. Plagiarism above 20% (excluding references) will lead to outright rejection.
2. Word limit: Word count includes footnotes but excludes the bibliography.
3. Formatting: Times New Roman; size 12 (main text), 10 (footnotes); line spacing 1.5 (main text), single (footnotes); margins 1 inch on all sides; justified.
4. Citation: Follow OSCOLA (Oxford University Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities) consistently. Use footnotes, not endnotes. Ensure accuracy in case law, statute, and secondary source references.
5. Structure:
Title: concise and informative
Abstract: 200–300 words on focus, methodology, and key findings
Keywords: 3–5
Introduction: background and research question
Analysis/Discussion: arguments supported by legal authorities
Conclusion: key insights, suggestions, or reforms
Bibliography (optional)
6. File format and anonymity: Submit in .doc or .docx (no PDFs). The manuscript must not contain author names. Put author details (name, designation, institution, email) on a separate cover page only, and remove your name from the file properties.
7. Review and publication: Every submission undergoes double-blind peer review. Authors are informed of acceptance, required revisions, or rejection within 1-2 weeks. Accepted articles appear in the next issue.
Blog Submissions
Tone: Analytical but clear. Avoid excessive jargon. Keep a neutral, academic tone even in opinion pieces.
Structure: Title (catchy yet precise), a brief introduction (2–3 paragraphs), a logically flowing main body, and a short conclusion or takeaway.
Citation: Use hyperlinks for online sources. Footnotes (OSCOLA) may be used for case laws and statutes.
Formatting: Times New Roman, size 12, spacing 1.5, Word format (.doc/.docx).
Editorial policy: Blogs are reviewed for clarity, originality, and relevance. Minor changes may be made for grammar, formatting, or readability.
General Ethics
Submissions must not contain defamatory, discriminatory, or copyrighted material.
Co-authorship of up to two authors is allowed.
Authors grant IJJS a non-exclusive right to publish and archive their work.
Fees
IJJS charges an Article Processing/Publication Fee, which covers plagiarism checking, peer review, editorial handling and administration. No fee is charged at submission. The fee is not fixed and depends on the author category (for example, an individual author, or a student publishing through their college or university). After the first review and before an article is accepted, the editorial team will email the author the applicable fee and the payment details.
Once paid, the fee is non-refundable. In case of double payment or a transaction error, a full refund is made after verification, usually within 7–10 business days.
All submissions must meet the following requirements.
The submission is original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal.
Plagiarism does not exceed 20% (excluding references).
The word count is within the limit for its category (Long: 3,501–6,000; Short: 1,500–3,500; Blog: 800–1,500), including footnotes and excluding the bibliography.
The manuscript is in .doc or .docx format (no PDFs).
The text uses Times New Roman, size 12 (footnotes 10), 1.5 line spacing (footnotes single), 1-inch margins, and justified alignment.
Citations follow OSCOLA and use footnotes (not endnotes).
The article includes a Title, an Abstract (200–300 words), and 3–5 Keywords (not required for Blogs).
The manuscript contains no author names, and my name is removed from the file properties. Author details (Name, Designation, Institution, Email) are provided on a separate cover page.
I understand that an article processing/publication fee applies, varies by author category, and will be communicated by email after the first review and before acceptance.
Long Articles
In-depth studies of 3,501–6,000 words (including footnotes, excluding the bibliography). Double-blind peer reviewed.
Short Articles
Focused essays of 1,500–3,500 words. Double-blind peer reviewed.
Blogs
Analytical, reader-friendly pieces of 800–1,500 words. Reviewed by the editors for clarity and relevance; not peer reviewed.
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Authors retain copyright over their work. By submitting to IJJS, authors grant IJJS a non-exclusive right to publish and archive their work.
Authors must ensure that their submissions do not contain defamatory, discriminatory, or copyrighted material.
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