Author Guidelines

Authors who wish to submit manuscripts to the Indonesian Research Journal in Legal Studies (IRJILS) must follow the following guidelines:

  1. Originality

    • Manuscripts must be original, have not been published elsewhere, and are not under consideration for publication in other journals.

  2. Language

    • Manuscripts may be written in English (preferred) or Indonesian with clear, concise, and academic language.

  3. Manuscript Length

    • Manuscripts should be between 8–18 pages, including tables, figures, and references.

  4. Format

    • Manuscripts must be prepared in Microsoft Word using the journal template.

    • Font: Book Antiqua, size 12 pt, single spacing, margins 2.5 cm on all sides.

  5. Structure
    The manuscript should generally include:

    • Title (clear and informative)

    • Author’s name and affiliation

    • Abstract (200–250 words, followed by 3–5 keywords)

    • Introduction

    • Research Method

    • Results and Discussion

    • Conclusion

    • References

  6. Abstract

    • Written in English and Indonesian (if the manuscript is in Indonesian).

    • Should briefly state the research purpose, method, main findings, and contribution.

  7. References

    • References should be written in accordance with the APA Style (latest edition).

    • Authors are encouraged to cite relevant and up-to-date sources from journals, books, and credible online references.

  8. Submission

    • Manuscripts must be submitted via the online submission system at the official IRJILS website.

    • Authors must register before submitting.

  9. Peer Review

    • All submissions will undergo an initial editorial screening and then a double-blind peer review process.

    • The review process takes approximately 1–3 months.

  10. Publication Ethics

    • Authors must ensure that the manuscript is free from plagiarism and ethical violations.

    • Any detected plagiarism will result in rejection.