Author Guidelines

LawSains Journal publishes scholarly articles in the fields of Law, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education using the IMRaD structure (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion). Submissions must follow the following guidelines:

1. Manuscript Types Accepted

Original Research Articles: Based on field data, legal documents, or jurisprudence.

Systematic Literature Reviews (SLR): Using PRISMA methodology or equivalent, combined with comparative or empirical data if relevant.

Conceptual Papers: Theoretical analysis with strong academic foundation, ideally supported by precedent studies or empirical context.

 

2. Manuscript Structure (IMRaD)

All submitted manuscripts must be arranged using the IMRaD structure:

  1. Title (English and Bahasa Indonesia)

Concise and specific (max. 15 words)

Avoid abbreviations and jargon

  1. Abstract

200–250 words

English and Bahasa Indonesia versions required

Must contain: background, aim, method, results, conclusion, and keywords (4–6 words)

  1. Introduction

Background and significance

Problem formulation and research gap

Objectives and contributions

  1. Methods

Explain research approach (normative, empirical, or mixed)

Describe data sources (e.g., laws, jurisprudence, interviews, field data)

For SLR: detail databases used, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and protocol (e.g., PRISMA)

For empirical studies: clarify population, sampling, instruments, and validity

  1. Results

Present findings clearly, using subheadings if needed

Include tables, figures, and/or legal excerpts as appropriate

For SLR: provide synthesis and mapping of literature

  1. Discussion

Interpret results in light of previous research or theoretical frameworks

Link findings with legal implications, policy, or societal impact

Highlight limitations and future research directions

  1. Conclusion

Summarize key findings

Provide recommendations (practical or theoretical)

  1. References

Use APA 7th Edition

At least 20 scholarly references, with 30% from the last 5 years

Prioritize journal articles and books; minimize use of blogs, Wikipedia, etc.

 

3. Formatting Requirements

Length: 5,000–8,000 words (excluding references and appendices)

Font: Times New Roman, size 12 pt

Spacing: 1.5

Margins: 3 cm (top, bottom, left, right)

File format: Microsoft Word (.docx)

 

4. Plagiarism Policy

Submitted manuscripts must have a similarity index of <20% (Turnitin or equivalent). Plagiarized content will be rejected immediately.

 

5. Peer Review Process

All submissions are double-blind peer-reviewed

Authors may be asked to revise their manuscript based on reviewer feedback within 14 days

 

6. Submission Checklist

Before submission, authors must ensure that:

The manuscript follows IMRaD structure

The abstract is in two languages

All references follow APA 7

Tables/figures are numbered and captioned

The article is not under review or published elsewhere