AUTHOR GUIDELINES

General Provisions

Manuscripts must be original research articles or conceptual/legal studies relevant to the scope of the Indigenous Law and Socio-Legal Studies Journal (ILSLSJ).
Manuscripts may be written in English or Indonesian. English manuscripts are strongly encouraged for international readership.
Manuscripts should contain 5,000–8,000 words, including references, tables, and figures.
Manuscripts must use Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing, with consistent formatting throughout.
The manuscript title should use Cambria, 16 pt, bold, centered, with title case, and should not exceed 15 words.
Authors should use a reference-management tool such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote and follow APA 7th Edition citation style consistently.
Authors should use clear, analytical, and logically structured prose and avoid excessive enumerative descriptions.
Legal provisions must be cited accurately and consistently. The preferred format is, for example, Law No. 30 of 2014.
When omitting words or passages from a direct quotation, use an ellipsis in square brackets: […].
Academic degrees should not be included in the reference list.
Manuscripts must use recent and authoritative sources. At least 50% of references should be peer-reviewed journal articles, preferably published within the last five years, while relevant primary legal sources must also be appropriately cited.
Authors are responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of all citations and references.

Tables and Figures

Tables and figures must:

be numbered consecutively;
have clear and informative titles;
be cited and discussed in the main text;
include the source where applicable; and
be of sufficient resolution for publication.

Tables and figures must not merely reproduce information. Authors should provide analysis and explain their relevance to the research argument.

Manuscript Structure

Research articles should generally include:

Title – Abstract – Keywords – Introduction – Research Method – Results and Discussion – Conclusion – References

Conceptual/legal articles may adopt an appropriate structure consistent with their analytical approach.

References

ILSLSJ accepts references from journal articles, books, book chapters, conference proceedings, theses/dissertations, legislation, court decisions, official reports, and reputable institutional websites.

Authors are strongly encouraged to prioritize peer-reviewed journal articles, primary legal sources, authoritative books, official government documents, and relevant international sources.

All references cited in the manuscript must appear in the reference list, and all references listed must be cited in the manuscript.

Authors are encouraged to use DOIs whenever available.

Recommended Reference Format

Journal Article

Bima, M. R. (2019). Implementation of state of emergency within the constitutional law system in Indonesia. Diponegoro Law Review, 4(1), 405–418. https://doi.org/10.14710/dilrev.4.1.2019.405-418

Book

Auriel, P., Beaud, O., & Wellman, C. (2018). The rule of crisis: Terrorism, emergency legislation and the rule of law. Springer.

Book Chapter

Shah, R., Gao, Z., & Mittal, H. (2015). Laws, rules, and role of government institutions. In Innovation, entrepreneurship, and the economy in the US, China, and India (pp. 67–100). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-801890-3.00005-8

Website

World Health Organization. (2020). Pertanyaan dan jawaban terkait coronavirus. https://www.who.int/

Legislation and Court Decisions

Legal materials should be cited using the official title, number/year, and relevant provision or decision number where applicable.

Manuscript Formatting and Template

Authors must use the official ILSLSJ Manuscript Template for manuscript preparation, including formatting, heading hierarchy, tables, figures, citations, and references.

Manuscripts that do not comply with these guidelines may be returned to authors for technical revision before entering the peer-review process.