FAQs

This page addresses frequently asked common questions related to submissions, peer review, publication policies, and editorial processes of Juris Spectrum: International Journal of Law. Authors, reviewers, and prospective contributors are encouraged to review the information below before contacting the editorial office.

📌 General Questions

Q1. Is Juris Spectrum an open access journal?
Yes. Juris Spectrum is a fully open access journal. All published articles are freely accessible to readers without any subscription or access fees.

Q2. What is the publication frequency of the journal?
The journal is published on a bi-monthly basis.

📌 Submission-Related Queries

Q3. Who can submit manuscripts to the journal?
Academicians, researchers, legal professionals, practitioners, and students may submit original and unpublished manuscripts in accordance with the Author Guidelines.

Q4. What citation style does the journal follow?
The journal strictly follows the OSCOLA (Oxford University Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities) citation style.

Q5. In which format should manuscripts be submitted?
Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) format through the prescribed submission process.

📌 Peer Review & Editorial Process

Q6. What type of peer review does the journal follow?
Juris Spectrum follows a double-blind peer review process, ensuring impartiality and academic integrity.

Q7. How long does the review process take?
The review timeline may vary depending on the nature of the manuscript and reviewer availability. Authors are kept informed at each stage of the editorial process.

📌 Publication & Post-Publication Services

Q8. What publication documents are provided to authors?
Upon publication, authors may receive publication-related documents, including:

• Publication Certificate
• Copyright Declaration & Author Agreement
• Final Article Review Report (where applicable)
• Similarity / Plagiarism Report (where applicable)

Q9. Is DOI provided for published articles?
Yes. All published articles are assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI), which provides a permanent and citable link to the published work.

📌 Document Access & Archive Support

Q10. How can I download my publication certificate and supporting documents?
Publication-related documents are normally made available through the published article page after publication. Where applicable, authors may find a password-protected ZIP/RAR archive attached to their article page containing relevant publication records and supporting documents. Authors should download the archive and use the password provided by the journal to access its contents.

Q11. Why is the ZIP/RAR archive password protected?
To ensure document security, author privacy, and controlled access to publication records, supporting documents may be distributed through password-protected ZIP/RAR archives. Authors should use the password provided by the journal to access the contents.

Q12. How do I open the ZIP/RAR archive?
For Windows Users, Recommended Software (WinRAR)

• Download the ZIP/RAR archive.
• Right-click the downloaded file.
• Select Extract Here or Extract Files.
• Enter the password when prompted.
• Open the extracted folder to access the documents.

Q13. How do I open the archive on mobile devices?
For Android, You may use applications such as:

• WinRAR
• ZArchiver

For iPhone / iPad, You may use applications such as:

• Files App
• WinZip or other compatible archive applications

After opening the archive, enter the password provided by the journal.

Q14. What should I do if I cannot access the archive?
If you experience difficulties opening the archive or have forgotten the password, please contact the editorial office through the Contact Page and provide:

• Article Title
• Article ID
• Registered Author Email Address

The editorial team may verify the information before providing assistance.

⚠️ Important Note: Supporting documents are distributed solely for the use of the concerned author(s). Authors are advised to retain their passwords securely and keep downloaded publication records for future reference.

📌 Ethics & Plagiarism

Q15. What is the acceptable plagiarism limit?
Submitted manuscripts must adhere to the journal’s Plagiarism Policy. Manuscripts exceeding acceptable similarity limits may be rejected or returned for correction.

📌 Queries & Support

Q16. How can I contact the editorial office?
For queries not addressed on this page, authors and reviewers may contact the editorial office through the Contact page of the journal website.