Author Guidelines
Author Guidelines — Law Journal
Author Guidelines
Instructions for manuscript submission and citation format
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General Requirements
Manuscript type
Submit only manuscripts that have been carefully proofread. Accepted manuscripts are scientific papers from research results or conceptual ideas. Manuscripts may be written in Bahasa Indonesia or English.
Originality & exclusivity
Manuscripts must be original (no plagiarism), must not have been previously published in any media, and must not be currently under consideration elsewhere. Authors must submit an Originality Statement as proof of compliance.
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Writing Rules
Formatting
- Minimum 2,000 words
- Font: Constantia 11pt, single spacing
- Paper size: A4
- Language: English
- Abstract keywords font: Constantia 9pt
Manuscript structure
Title & author info
Abstract & keywords
Introduction
Research problem
Research method
Discussion
Conclusion
Suggestion
Abstract
Written in English. Maximum 150 words, single-spaced. Must contain: a brief introduction to the problem, the objective of the paper, research methods, and a brief summary of results.
Keywords: 3–5 words, written in lowercase, Constantia 9pt.
Introduction
Must provide adequate background and a concise literature survey showing existing solutions, limitations of prior work, and the scientific novelty of the manuscript. End this section by stating the urgency, aims, and research problem clearly.
Research problem
State the research questions in numbered form. Example: "First, how … . Second, … ."
Research method (original research only)
Written in descriptive prose. Must include: type of research, research approach, data sources, and analysis method. Explain the mechanism used to analyze the legal issue.
Discussion
Present results clearly and concisely. Explore the significance of findings. Avoid excessive citations or extended summaries of published literature.
Conclusion
Present the main conclusions in a short section. Lead the reader to the important matters of the paper.
Suggestion
Provide recommendations related to the subject analyzed and to stimulate further research.
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Footnotes & References
All citations must be included via footnotes. Footnotes must not contain explanatory text — citation only. References are protected under Law No. 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright.
1. Book
Bodynote(Author's last name, Year) Example: (Samekto, 2005)
Last name, Abbreviated first name. (Year). Title. City: Publisher. Example: Samekto, FX. A. (2005). Studi Hukum Kritis: Kritik Terhadap Hukum Modern. Bandung: PT. Citra Aditya Bakti.
2. Journal article
Bodynote(Author's last name, Year) Example: (Bintoro, 2017)
Last name, Abbreviated first name. (Year). "Title." Journal Name. Volume. (Number). Pages. Example: Saefudin, Y. (2017). "Urgency of Integrated Assessment on Drugs Crime (A Study in Purbalingga Regency)". Jurnal Dinamika Hukum. 17. (3). 40-52.
3. Thesis / dissertation
Bodynote(Author's last name, Year) Example: (Bintoro, 2017)
Last name, Abbreviated first name. (Year). Title. Unpublished Thesis/Doctoral dissertation, Study Program, Faculty, University, City. Example: Bintoro, R.W. (2018). Hukum Acara Peradilan Agama Dalam Bidang Ekonomi Syariah Berlandaskan Prinsip Peradilan Sederhana, Cepat Dan Biaya Ringan. Unpublished Doctoral dissertation, Program Studi Program Doktoral Ilmu Hukum, Fakultas Hukum Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya. Caravaggio, Q. T. (1992). Trance and clay therapy. Unpublished master's thesis, Lesley University, Cambridge, MA.
4. Online source
Bodynote(Author's last name, Year) Example: (Suherman, 2017)
Last name, Abbreviated first name. (Year). Title. Retrieved [Date], from [URL]. Example: Suherman, A.M. (2017). Ade Maman Suherman: Kita Butuh Lawyers Andal di Dunia Internasional. Retrieved January 3, 2018, from https://www.hukumonline.com/berita/baca/lt59bf8d6641fc9/ade-maman-suherman--kita-butuh-lawyers-andal-di-dunia-internasional
