Submission Guidelines
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
MALEO Law Journal (MLJ) welcomes high-quality manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of legal scholarship. Authors are requested to carefully read and comply with the following submission guidelines before submitting their manuscripts through the journal's online submission system.
General Requirements
- Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal.
- Submissions must be written in clear academic English.
- Authors should ensure that the manuscript complies with the journal's publication ethics and plagiarism policy.
- The manuscript must not contain any information that identifies the author(s) to support the double-blind peer-review process.
Manuscript Preparation
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| File Format | Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) |
| Abstract | Approximately 150–250 words with 3–5 keywords. |
| References | Use the citation style required by the journal. |
| Template | Authors should prepare manuscripts using the official journal template. |
Submission Process
- Register or log in to the journal's online submission system.
- Complete all required metadata accurately.
- Upload the manuscript and any supplementary files.
- Confirm compliance with the journal's ethical and copyright requirements.
- Submit the manuscript and wait for editorial confirmation.
After Submission
Every submitted manuscript undergoes an initial editorial assessment to verify its scope, formatting, originality, and compliance with the journal's policies. Manuscripts that successfully pass the initial screening will proceed to a rigorous double-blind peer-review process.
Important Notes
- Incomplete submissions may be returned to authors before peer review.
- Failure to follow the journal template or submission guidelines may delay the review process.
- Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all submitted information.
- Submission of a manuscript indicates acceptance of all editorial policies of MALEO Law Journal.
