Manuscript Types

MANUSCRIPT TYPES

Justicia Journal accepts original and high-quality manuscripts in the field of legal science. The journal welcomes submissions that present original research, conceptual analysis, legal developments, case analysis, and critical reviews relevant to national and international legal issues.

Authors must select the most appropriate manuscript type at the time of submission. The Editorial Board may reclassify a manuscript if the submitted type does not accurately reflect its content, methodology, or contribution.

All manuscripts are subject to initial editorial screening, similarity checking, and double-blind peer review before publication.

1. Original Research Article

An Original Research Article presents the results of empirical, doctrinal, comparative, or socio-legal research conducted by the author(s). This type of manuscript must demonstrate a clear research problem, appropriate research method, systematic analysis, original findings, and meaningful contribution to legal scholarship.

An Original Research Article should include the following structure:

  • Author name(s), affiliation(s), and corresponding author details.
  • Abstract and keywords.
  • Introduction, including research background, research gap, and research objectives.
  • Research methods.
  • Results and discussion.

The manuscript must present an accurate account of the research conducted and provide sufficient detail to allow readers to understand the research process and findings.

2. Conceptual Article

A Conceptual Article examines legal theories, doctrines, concepts, principles, or normative issues through critical and analytical reasoning. This manuscript type does not necessarily rely on primary empirical data, but it must offer an original argument, new perspective, or significant contribution to legal discourse.

A Conceptual Article should include the following structure:

  • Author name(s), affiliation(s), and corresponding author details.
  • Abstract and keywords.
  • Discussion, organized according to the main legal issues or arguments.

Conceptual Articles must be supported by relevant primary and secondary legal sources. Mere description of legal provisions without critical analysis is insufficient for publication.

3. Review Article

A Review Article provides a systematic, critical, and comprehensive analysis of existing literature, legal developments, regulations, court decisions, or scholarly debates on a particular legal topic.

A Review Article must do more than summarize previous studies. It should identify research gaps, compare competing arguments, evaluate legal developments, and propose directions for future research or legal reform.

A Review Article should include the following structure:

  • Author name(s), affiliation(s), and corresponding author details.
  • Abstract and keywords.
  • Method of literature selection or review approach.
  • Discussion and synthesis of the literature.
  • Conclusion and future research directions.

4. Case Note or Case Analysis

A Case Note or Case Analysis provides a concise analysis of an important court decision, arbitration award, or significant legal case. The manuscript should explain the factual background, legal issues, court reasoning, and implications of the decision for legal development.

A Case Note should include the following elements:

  • A concise and informative title.
  • The name and citation of the case.
  • Abstract and keywords.
  • Brief description of the facts.
  • Identification of the legal issues.
  • Summary of the court’s reasoning and decision.
  • Critical analysis and legal implications

Case Notes must include the author’s critical evaluation and should not merely restate the facts or judgment.

5. Legislative or Regulatory Analysis

A Legislative or Regulatory Analysis examines the formulation, implementation, interpretation, or evaluation of legislation, government regulation, regional regulation, or other legal instruments.

This manuscript type should assess the legal basis, policy objectives, normative structure, implementation challenges, and practical implications of the regulation under review.

A Legislative or Regulatory Analysis should include the following structure:

  • Author name(s), affiliation(s), and corresponding author details.
  • Abstract and keywords.
  • Legal and policy background.
  • Analysis of the legal instrument.
  • Discussion of implementation and implications.
  • Conclusion and recommendations.

6. Book Review

A Book Review provides a critical evaluation of a recently published book that is relevant to the scope of Justicia Journal. The review should assess the book’s contribution to legal scholarship, theoretical framework, methodology, argumentation, strengths, and limitations.

A Book Review should include the following elements:

  • Full bibliographic details of the book, including author, title, edition, publisher, year, and number of pages.
  • Name and affiliation of the reviewer.
  • Brief summary of the book’s purpose and content.
  • Critical assessment of the book’s arguments and contribution.
  • Conclusion and recommendation for relevant readers.

A Book Review must be original, balanced, and based on a careful reading of the entire book.

7. General Manuscript Requirements

All manuscripts submitted to Justicia Journal must meet the following general requirements:

  • The manuscript must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal.
  • The manuscript must be relevant to the scope of Justicia Journal, including criminal law, civil law, international law, Islamic law, agrarian law, administrative law, criminal procedural law, commercial law, constitutional law, civil procedural law, customary law, and environmental law.
  • The manuscript must follow the official template and author guidelines of Justicia Journal.
  • The manuscript must use proper legal citations and references.
  • The manuscript must comply with the journal’s publication ethics, authorship criteria, and Artificial Intelligence Policy.
  • Authors must disclose any conflict of interest and source of funding.
  • Authors must ensure that all data, legal sources, quotations, and references are accurate and verifiable.

8. Editorial Classification and Review

The Editorial Board may reclassify a manuscript into a more appropriate manuscript type based on its content, method, and contribution. Authors will be informed if such reclassification affects the editorial process.

All eligible manuscripts will undergo double-blind peer review. Manuscripts that do not meet the requirements of the selected manuscript type, fall outside the journal’s scope, or fail the initial editorial assessment may be declined without external review.

9. Policy Review

This Manuscript Types policy will be reviewed periodically by the Editorial Board of Justicia Journal to ensure alignment with developments in legal scholarship, publication ethics, and the journal’s editorial needs.