Author Guidelines

Please read the author's guidelines for the preparation manuscript. The author who submits a manuscript should comply with the author's guidelines and template. If the submitted manuscript does not comply with the guidelines or using a different format, it will be rejected before being reviewed.

  • Submitted Manuscripts should be manuscripts which have not been published or are under consideration elsewhere.
  • The manuscript must be sent through Online Submission.
  • The citations and references should follow the American Psychological Association (APA) 6th Edition. Please use Reference Manager Applications like EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero, etc..
  • Manuscripts must writed in English, Arabic, or Bahasa Indonesia.
  • Make sure that the manuscript is prepared using the Article Template.

Article Types

Peradaban Journal of Law and Society accepts manuscripts in Research Manuscripts, Non-Research Manuscripts, and Book Review.

Research Manuscripts

These are Original Research articles that report detailed research and are classified as primary literature. Their format includes an introduction and background problems, review of literature and hypotheses development, research method, results, interpretations of findings, discussion, and conclusion.

Non-Research Manuscripts

This category includes articles that focus on conceptual analysis, critique, and theoretical development (such as Conceptual Articles and Literature Reviews). These papers provide reports, discussions, and critical analyses of important and new topics related to the field of law. These articles do not report new empirical data, but instead utilize existing literature, legal doctrines, or important case law as the foundation for constructing a strong argument.

Book Review

We welcome reviews about academic books, monographs or edited volumes, policy publications, or reviews on past works that are relevant for re-engaging in theory, policy, and practice related to contemporary issues in the field of law.

Article Format

  • Manuscripts must be typed in MS Word, 12-pt font;1.15-spaced on A4-sized paper.
  • The word limit for the submission is 4500–8000 words.
  • The word count includes: title, abstract, full text, tables, and references.
  • Longer papers may be submitted and will be considered at the discretion of the editors; please justify why you are requesting a word count greater than 8,000 words.

Article Structure

1. Research Manuscripts

Section Description
Title Written with Calibri Light Bold (18 pt) and preferably not more than 15 words. Followed by the authors' names, affiliation, and email (without academic titles).
Abstract Clear and informative, created in a single paragraph. It should succinctly describe the entire manuscript, explaining the background, purpose, and key points of issue discussion.
Keywords Arranged alphabetically, separated by a semicolon (;), with 3–5 keywords closely related to the research topic.
Introduction Clearly states the purpose of the manuscript. It includes key references, background, research contexts, research gaps, research objectives, and the significant contribution/novelty of the research.
Method Descriptive, detailing the research design, data sources, research instruments, data collection, and data analysis.
Results Must be supported by sufficient data and provide the answers to the research questions and/or hypotheses stated in the introduction/literature review.
Discussion Begins with a brief summary of the main findings. It links the findings to current theories/references, and covers: (1) How results relate to the original question or hypothesis, (2) Scientific interpretation of results (why), and (3) Consistency/differences with other investigators' reports (what else). (Results and Discussion sections should make up 40–60% of the total article length).
Conclusion Answers the research objectives concisely. States the most important propositions, practical implications, possible applications, suggestions for future research, and work that is underway. Write only one or two paragraphs.
References Uses American Psychological Association (APA) 6th Edition style. Please use Reference Manager Applications (EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero, etc.). Citations from online journal articles must show the DOI address/URL.

2. Non-Research Manuscripts (Conceptual/Review)

Section Description
Title Written with Book Atiqua Bold (18 pt) and preferably not more than 15 words, Followed by the authors' names, affiliation, and email (without academic titles).
Abstract Clear and informative, created in a single paragraph. It should succinctly describe the entire manuscript, explaining the background, purpose, and key points of issue discussion.
Keywords Arranged alphabetically, separated by a semicolon (;), with 3–5 keywords closely related to the topic.
Introduction Clear and provides the issue to be discussed, including background, context, current trends, and the justification for the authors' reasons for reviewing the issue.
Necessary Subthemes/Subsections Following the introduction, necessary sub-themes or sections can be added, depending on the topic of the manuscript being discussed.These sections build the core analytical argument.
Conclusion Generally contains the implications of the findings (analysis), the interpretation by the authors, and the identification of unresolved conceptual questions.
References Uses American Psychological Association (APA) 6th Edition style. Please use Reference Manager Applications (EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero, etc.). Citations from online journal articles must show the DOI address/URL.

3. Book Review

Peradaban Journal of Law and Society does not require any rigid format for conducting a book review. Reviewers should feel at liberty to approach the review in their own style with the broader aim of contextualizing the work in the literature or policy developments at the time of publication.