Author Guidelines
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These guidelines are designed to help authors prepare and submit high-quality manuscripts to Juris Spectrum: International Journal of Law. Please read them carefully before submission.
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Before You Submit
Registration Required: Manuscript submission is available only to registered authors. Authors must create an account on the journal’s online submission system before beginning a submission.
Before submitting, ensure that you:
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Review the journal’s Aims & Scope
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Select the appropriate Article Type
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Ensure originality and unpublished status
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Remove all author identifying information from the manuscript
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Ensure compliance with ethical and citation requirements
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Introduction
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Juris Spectrum: International Journal of Law is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original, rigorous and significant legal scholarship. The journal welcomes submissions from scholars, practitioners, and researchers across the world that contribute to the advancement of law and legal thought.
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Important
Content published in the journal must be original, well-researched, ethically sound, and of high academic value. The Editorial Board reserves the right to return submissions that do not conform to these guidelines without review.
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Scope of Submissions
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The journal publishes scholarly work across all branches of law and emerging legal domains. For a detailed list of areas covered, please refer to the Aims & Scope page on the journal website.
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Ensure that your manuscript clearly aligns with the journal’s scope and contributes meaningfully to legal literature or practice.
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Types of Manuscripts Accepted
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Juris Spectrum considers the following categories of submissions. For detailed requirements of each type, please refer to the Article Types page.
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Research Articles
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Case Comments & Case Reviews
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Legislative and Policy Analyses
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Book Reviews
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Scholarly Essays
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Note
Editors may reclassify a submission under a different category if considered appropriate.
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Manuscript Preparation
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Authors must prepare their manuscripts in accordance with the instructions below:
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Anonymous Manuscript
The main manuscript must not contain the author’s name, affiliation, Email ID, ORCID, acknowledgements, or any other identifying information. Any such details must be removed from the file and document properties.
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File Format
The manuscript must be submitted as an editable Microsoft Word file in .doc or .docx format. PDF files and other non-editable formats should not be submitted as the main manuscript.
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Title
Include the full title of the manuscript. A short running title (not more than 60 characters) may be included if necessary.
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Abstract
An abstract of 150–250 words is required for Research Articles, Case Comments, Legislative & Policy Analyses, and Scholarly Essays, summarising the key objectives, analysis, and conclusions.
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Keywords
Provide 4–6 keywords that accurately reflect the principal themes, legal issues, concepts, and areas of analysis addressed in the manuscript.
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Main Text
Organise the manuscript with clear headings and subheadings. Use a logical structure that helps readers follow your argument and analysis.
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Citations
All sources relied upon in the manuscript must be accurately and consistently cited in footnotes in accordance with the OSCOLA citation style. See Section 5 for detailed guidance on citation requirements.
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Tables & Figures
Tables and figures should be included only where they contribute meaningfully to the analysis. Each table or figure must be clearly numbered and titled, and appropriately referred to in the main text.
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Language & Style
Manuscripts must be written in clear, precise and grammatically correct English. See Section 6 for more guidance.
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Citation and Referencing
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All sources must be cited through footnotes in accordance with the OSCOLA (Oxford Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities) citation style.
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Standard submissions do not require a separate bibliography or reference list. Where appropriate, the Editorial Board may permit or require a reference list for particular interdisciplinary or empirical submissions.
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Language and Style
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- British English is preferred. American English may also be used, provided the usage is consistent throughout the manuscript.
- Authors are responsible for the accuracy, clarity and readability of their submissions.
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Ethical and Originality Requirements
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- Submissions must be original and unpublished.
- They must not be under consideration elsewhere.
- Plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification and improper authorship are strictly prohibited.
- Give proper credit to all sources and acknowledge all contributions.
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Peer Review Process
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- All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process.
- The identities of authors and reviewers remain confidential.
- Manuscripts are evaluated solely on academic merit.
- For more details, see the Editorial Workflow & Publication Process.
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Revision and Resubmission
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- Address all reviewer comments in a separate response document.
- Highlight changes in the revised manuscript where appropriate.
- Revised manuscripts must be submitted within the specified time.
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Post-Acceptance Requirements
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Following acceptance, authors will be required to confirm final publication details and complete the journal’s applicable author agreement and publication formalities before production.
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Author Information
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Author names, affiliations, email addresses, ORCIDs and other publication details must be entered in the online submission system during submission. Do not include this information in the manuscript file.
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Article Processing Charges (APC)
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- Article Processing Charges may apply to accepted submissions.
- Details of applicable charges, waivers and exemptions are provided in the journal’s APC Policy.
- Payment of any applicable APC does not influence editorial evaluation or publication decisions.
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Submission of a manuscript to Juris Spectrum implies acceptance of the journal’s editorial policies, ethical standards, and review procedures. The Editorial Board reserves the right to make editorial decisions in accordance with academic standards and journal policies.
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