Frequently Asked Questions

Is Juris Spectrum an open-access journal?

Juris Spectrum is a fully open-access journal. All published articles are freely accessible to readers without subscription or access fees.

What subjects or areas does Juris Spectrum publish?

Juris Spectrum publishes scholarly work within the areas of law and related interdisciplinary fields falling within the journal’s stated academic scope. Authors should consult the journal’s Aims & Scope before submitting a manuscript.

How frequently does the journal publish?

Juris Spectrum is published on a bi-monthly basis.

Who can submit manuscripts to the journal?

Academicians, researchers, legal professionals, practitioners, and students may submit original and unpublished manuscripts, provided they register on the journal website and submit their manuscript through the prescribed submission process. The manuscript must comply with the journal’s submission and authorship requirements.

How do I submit a manuscript?

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system. Authors are required to register/login and follow the prescribed submission process.

What format should my manuscript follow?

Manuscripts should be prepared and submitted in the editable Microsoft Word file in (.doc) or (.docx) format and according to the requirements specified in the journal’s Author Guidelines.

What citation style does the journal follow?

Juris Spectrum follows the OSCOLA (Oxford University Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities) citation style.

Can I submit a manuscript that is under consideration elsewhere?

No. Manuscripts submitted to Juris Spectrum should be original and should not be simultaneously under consideration for publication elsewhere.

What happens after I submit my manuscript?

After submission, the manuscript undergoes the journal’s editorial assessment and, where suitable, proceeds to the double-blind peer review process. The final editorial decision is made after consideration of the relevant assessment and review outcomes.

What type of peer review does the journal follow?

Juris Spectrum follows a double-blind peer review process, in which the identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential during the review process.

How long does the review process take?

The review timeline may vary depending on the nature of the manuscript, editorial assessment, and reviewer availability. Authors are kept informed of the progress of their submission through the editorial process.

How is the final editorial decision made?

Editorial decisions are based on the manuscript’s academic merit, originality, relevance, quality, ethical compliance, and the outcome of the applicable editorial and peer review processes.

How can I join the Editorial Board or contribute as a Reviewer?

Qualified academics and legal professionals interested in contributing to the journal may express their interest through the journal’s Invitation to Join the Editorial Board page and the available application form.

What qualifications or experience are expected from Editors and Reviewers?

The journal seeks individuals with appropriate academic qualifications, scholarly or professional experience, subject expertise, and a demonstrated commitment to academic integrity and ethical publishing.

What are the responsibilities of Editors and Reviewers?

Editors and Reviewers are expected to undertake their responsibilities impartially, maintain confidentiality, disclose relevant conflicts of interest, and contribute to fair and academically rigorous evaluation.

Are Editorial Board or Reviewer positions paid?

Editorial Board and Reviewer responsibilities are undertaken on a voluntary academic basis and do not constitute paid employment or a paid consultancy with the journal.

Is a DOI provided for published articles?

Yes, all formally published articles are assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) through the journal’s DOI system.

What publication-related documents are available to authors?

Authors may receive publication-related documents associated with their submission, including a publication certificate and other applicable editorial, copyright, or similarity-related records.

Where can authors access their publication-related documents?

Journal documents are made available through the appropriate Document Library or Submission Library within the journal’s online system. The Document Library contains common journal documents, while the Submission Library contains documents specifically associated with an individual submission.

What is available in the Journal’s Document Library?

The Document Library provides authorised users with access to common journal documents, such as journal policies, volume covers, tables of contents, indexes, and other documents made available by the journal.

What is the Submission Library?

The Submission Library is a private document area associated with an individual manuscript submission. It may contain submission-specific documents and is accessible only to authorised users associated with that submission.

What is the journal’s policy on plagiarism and academic misconduct?

Juris Spectrum maintains a strict policy against plagiarism and academic misconduct. Submitted manuscripts may undergo similarity/plagiarism screening, and manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s standards may be returned for correction or rejected.

Does the journal allow the use of AI in manuscript preparation?

Authors must comply with the journal’s applicable requirements concerning responsible and transparent use of artificial intelligence in scholarly work. AI use must not compromise authorship responsibility, originality, research integrity, or academic accountability.

What ethical standards does the journal follow?

Juris Spectrum follows internationally recognised principles of responsible scholarly publishing and is committed to integrity, transparency, confidentiality, fairness, and editorial accountability.

Does the journal charge a submission or review fee?

No. No submission fee or review fee is charged.

When is the APC payable?

The Article Processing Charge (APC) is payable only after the manuscript has been formally accepted following the journal’s peer review process.

How much is the APC?

The applicable APC depends on the author’s location and the number of authors, as specified in the journal’s APC Policy.

Does payment of the APC guarantee publication?

No. Payment of an APC does not influence editorial decision-making and does not guarantee acceptance or publication of a manuscript.

How can I raise a complaint or appeal?

Authors, reviewers, and other concerned persons may submit a complaint or appeal to the Editorial Office through the journal’s Contact page. Complaints and appeals may relate to editorial decisions, plagiarism, authorship, publication ethics, research integrity, or other concerns arising from the journal’s publishing process. All complaints and appeals are considered fairly and independently in accordance with the journal’s applicable policies and procedures.

How can I contact the journal?

For queries not addressed in the journal’s policies, guidelines, or FAQs, authors, reviewers, and website visitors may contact the Editorial Office through the Contact Us page.

Where can I find the journal’s policies and guidelines?

The journal’s policies and author-related guidelines are available through the Policies and For Authors sections of the website.