International Journal of Law and Legal Studies

ISSN 2736-1608

Editorial Process for the International Journal of Law and Legal Studies

  1. Submission of Manuscripts
    • Authors are invited to submit their manuscripts through our online submission system or via email [email protected]. All submissions must adhere to the journal's formatting guidelines, which are available on our website.
    • Upon submission, authors will receive a confirmation email with a unique submission ID for tracking purposes.
  2. Initial Screening
    • The editorial team conducts an initial screening to assess the manuscript's suitability for the journal. This includes checks for originality, relevance, and adherence to submission guidelines.
    • Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be returned to authors without further review.
  3. Peer Review Process
    • All suitable manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process. This means that both the reviewers and authors remain anonymous to each other.
    • The editorial team will select at least two independent experts in the relevant field to evaluate the manuscript.
    • Reviewers will assess the quality, relevance, and contribution of the manuscript to the field of law and legal studies.
  4. Reviewer Feedback
    • Reviewers will provide constructive feedback and recommendations, which may include suggestions for revisions, acceptance, or rejection.
    • The editorial team will compile this feedback and send it to the authors, typically within 3-5 weeks of submission.
  5. Revisions
    • Authors will have the opportunity to revise their manuscripts based on the reviewers' comments. They must submit their revised version along with a response letter addressing each point raised by the reviewers.
    • The revised manuscript may be sent back to the original reviewers for further evaluation.
  6. Final Decision
    • After the review of the revised manuscript, the editorial team will make a final decision, which will be communicated to the authors. Possible outcomes include acceptance, acceptance with minor revisions, or rejection.
    • Accepted manuscripts will proceed to the publication stage.
  7. Publication
    • Once a manuscript is accepted, it will undergo final editing and formatting. Authors will be sent proofs for approval before publication.
    • The journal publishes articles in a timely manner, and each issue will be available online as well as in print.
  8. Ethical Considerations
    • The journal adheres to strict ethical guidelines, including plagiarism checks and conflict of interest disclosures. Authors are expected to follow ethical research standards in their submissions.

Conclusion

This editorial process is designed to maintain high academic standards and ensure a fair and thorough review of all submitted manuscripts. By following these guidelines, authors can contribute to the valuable discourse in the field of law and legal studies.