Author Guidelines

AUTHOR GUIDELINES

IBLAM LAW REVIEW

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

IBLAM Law Review is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal publishing original research in Criminal Law, Business Law, and Technology Law. The journal welcomes normative, doctrinal, comparative, empirical, and socio-legal research that contributes to legal scholarship.

Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal. Authors must complete and sign Form A (Statement of Originality and Publication License Agreement) and attach it at the end of the manuscript.
Manuscripts must fall within the journal's focus and scope and demonstrate originality, scholarly relevance, and methodological rigor.
High-quality international collaborative research is encouraged and prioritized for consideration based on academic merit.
Only manuscripts written in English are accepted.
IBLAM Law Review publishes three issues annually, in January, May, and September.
All submissions must comply with the journal's Author Guidelines, Publication Ethics, and other applicable editorial policies.

2. MANUSCRIPT FILE

Manuscripts must follow the official IBLAM Law Review template and the following requirements:

Component	Requirement
Language	English
File Format	Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
Paper Size	A4
Font	Book Antiqua, 11 pt
Line Spacing	Single (1.0)
Manuscript Length	12–25 pages
Title	Maximum 18 words
Abstract	Maximum 250 words
Keywords	Maximum 5 words or phrases
References	APA 7th Edition
Similarity Index	Maximum 20% (Turnitin)

Authors must not insert page numbers. Page numbering will be completed by the Copyeditor Team.

Manuscripts must be organized as follows: Title, Author Information, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Research Methodology, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments (if any), References, and Form A. Required declarations must also be included.

The completed and signed Form A must be attached at the end of the manuscript, after the References section. For double-blind peer review, the Editorial Office will remove Form A and all author-identifying information before forwarding the manuscript to reviewers. Form A will not be included in the published article.

All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal's official OJS platform.

3. MANUSCRIPT CONTENT

3.1. Title

The title must be concise, specific, and informative, accurately reflecting the research content. It must contain no more than 18 words and be written in Title Case.

3.2. Author Names and Affiliations

Authors must provide their full names without academic titles, institutional affiliations, and valid email addresses through the OJS submission system.

All authors must have contributed substantially to the research and approved the submitted manuscript. Author information must be accurately entered into the OJS submission system. The Editorial Office will ensure that author-identifying information, including Form A, is removed from the manuscript provided to reviewers.

3.3. Abstract

The abstract must be written in English, consist of one paragraph, and contain no more than 250 words.

It must briefly describe the research background, objectives, methodology, principal findings, significance, and conclusions. References and unnecessary abbreviations must be avoided.

3.4. Keywords

Authors must provide no more than five (5) keywords or key phrases accurately representing the main legal concepts and research focus.

3.5. Introduction

The Introduction must explain the research background, significance, novelty, current state of research, research gaps, and objectives.

Relevant literature must support the research problem and demonstrate the contribution of the study to existing legal scholarship.

Extensive theoretical analysis should be presented in the Results and Discussion section where appropriate.

3.6. Research Methodology

The Research Methodology section must explain the research design, approach, sources, data or legal material collection procedures, and analytical techniques.

For normative or doctrinal legal research, authors must identify the relevant statutory, conceptual, comparative, historical, or case-law approaches, legal materials, and interpretation methods.

For empirical or socio-legal research, authors must explain the research design, participants or subjects, sampling procedures, data collection instruments, analytical methods, and relevant ethical considerations.

Statistical procedures must be reported where applicable. Research involving human participants must comply with relevant ethical approval, informed consent, and confidentiality requirements.

3.7. Tables

Tables must comply with the following requirements:

Tables must be created using the Microsoft Word Table function.
All tables must be numbered sequentially and cited in the manuscript.
Table captions must appear below the table, using 9 pt font, single spacing, and Sentence Case without a final period.
Table contents must use Times New Roman, 9 pt, single spacing, and left alignment.
Tables must be clear and self-explanatory without unnecessary duplication of textual information.
Tables must use three principal horizontal lines without vertical borders.
Abbreviations and symbols must be explained in appropriate table notes.

3.8. Figures and Graphs

Figures and graphical materials must be clear, relevant, and placed immediately after their first citation in the text.

Figures must be numbered sequentially using Arabic numerals.
Figure captions must appear below the figures, using Times New Roman, 9 pt, single spacing, and Sentence Case without a final period.
Text within figures must use Times New Roman, 8 pt.
Figure dimensions must follow the journal template, including the specified 5 × 5 cm or 8 × 8 cm formats.
Unnecessary backgrounds and gridlines must be removed.
Bar charts must be presented in 2D format, with appropriate patterns, labels, and measurement units where applicable.
All reproduced materials must include appropriate attribution and permissions.

AI-generated or AI-modified manuscript artwork and graphical abstracts are prohibited under the journal's Publication Ethics.

3.9. Results and Discussion

The Results and Discussion section must systematically present and critically analyze the research findings in relation to the research questions, relevant legal frameworks, established theories, and previous studies.

For normative legal research, the discussion must emphasize legal interpretation, doctrinal analysis, judicial decisions, and evidence-based legal reasoning.

For empirical research, findings must be supported by appropriate evidence and analytical methods, including statistical information where relevant.

Authors must demonstrate the originality, significance, and scholarly contribution of their findings rather than merely reproducing legislation or summarizing previous literature.

3.10. Conclusion

The Conclusion must concisely summarize the principal research findings and directly address the research objectives.

Conclusions should be presented in a single paragraph, while recommendations must be relevant and supported by the research findings. New evidence or unsupported claims must not be introduced.

3.11. Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments may recognize individuals, institutions, or organizations that contributed to the research without qualifying for authorship.

Funding support must be disclosed where applicable. Identifying acknowledgments must be excluded from manuscripts during anonymous peer review.

3.12. References

References must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition style.

The following requirements apply:

Manuscripts must contain at least 15 references.
At least 60% of references must consist of scientific journal articles.
References should preferably be published within the last 5–10 years, while relevant foundational works may be included.
Authors are encouraged to cite reputable international journals and accredited national journals.
A maximum of three book references is permitted.
All sources listed must be cited in the manuscript.
DOI information must be included where available.
References must be arranged alphabetically in one consolidated list.
Relevant legislation, judicial decisions, and other legal materials must be appropriately cited.
Authors are strongly encouraged to use Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.

Citation examples:

Single author: (Rahman, 2023)
Multiple authors: (Sari et al., 2022)

Complete reference formatting examples are provided in the official manuscript template.

4. NOTES ON THE USE OF GENERATIVE AI

IBLAM Law Review permits the responsible use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies for improving manuscript readability, grammar, and language quality.

Authors remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of their manuscripts. AI-generated legal references, judicial decisions, and interpretations must be independently verified.

AI tools must not be listed as authors or co-authors.

AI Use Declaration

Authors using generative AI must disclose the tool and its purpose in a statement before the References section.

Example:

"During the preparation of this manuscript, the authors used [AI tool name] for English language editing and readability improvement. All AI-assisted content was reviewed and verified by the authors, who take full responsibility for the manuscript."

AI-assisted research and data analysis must be described in the Research Methodology section where applicable.

The use of AI to fabricate findings, invent legal references, conceal plagiarism, or generate manuscript artwork is prohibited.

Authors must comply with the complete AI provisions specified in the journal's Publication Ethics.

5. ADDITIONAL NOTES

Authors must use the official IBLAM Law Review manuscript template.
Measurement units must follow the International System of Units (SI), where applicable.
Decimal numbers must use a period (.) as the separator.
Main section headings must be uppercase, bold, and centered.
Subheadings must be written in Title Case, bold, and centered.
Sub-subheadings must be written in Sentence Case, bold, and followed by a period.
Tables, figures, citations, equations, and references must comply with the journal's template.
Manuscripts must be written entirely in English and carefully proofread before submission.

6. PLAGIARISM AND SIMILARITY REQUIREMENTS

All manuscripts undergo similarity screening using Turnitin, with a maximum permitted similarity index of 20%.

Manuscripts exceeding this threshold may be returned for revision or rejected. Similarity reports are assessed contextually, and a score below 20% does not automatically establish that a manuscript is free from plagiarism.

Authors must comply with the journal's complete Plagiarism Policy and Publication Ethics.

7. PUBLICATION ETHICS

All authors must comply with IBLAM Law Review's Publication Ethics, including requirements concerning originality, authorship, research integrity, conflicts of interest, plagiarism, and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence.

Authors are responsible for the accuracy of submitted manuscripts and must disclose relevant funding, ethical approvals, and competing interests.

Detailed ethical responsibilities and procedures are provided in the journal's Publication Ethics policy.

8. PEER REVIEW PROCESS

All manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a double-blind peer-review process conducted by qualified reviewers.

Publication decisions are based on originality, scholarly quality, methodological rigor, relevance, and peer-review recommendations. The Editor-in-Chief retains final responsibility for acceptance or rejection.

Review procedures, reviewer assignments, revision deadlines, and editorial decisions are governed by the journal's Peer Review Process policy.

9. AUTHOR FEES AND PUBLICATION PROGRAM

IBLAM Law Review offers a Free Article Publication Program for Five (5) Selected Manuscripts, providing a full Article Processing Charge (APC) waiver of IDR 0.

All manuscripts must comply with the journal's academic requirements and undergo editorial screening and independent peer review.

Submission does not guarantee acceptance or publication. The program remains open until the quota of five selected manuscripts is filled.

Further information is available in the journal's Author Fees policy.

10. COPYRIGHT AND LICENSING

Authors retain copyright ownership while granting IBLAM Law Review the right of first publication.

Published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Authors must acknowledge third-party copyrighted materials and obtain necessary permissions where applicable.

Further details are available in the journal's Copyright Notice.

11. MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the official IBLAM Law Review OJS platform:

https://ejurnal.iblam.ac.id/IRL/index.php/ILR/

Authors must:

Register or log in to the OJS platform.
Prepare the manuscript using the official journal template.
Ensure that the manuscript complies with all language, formatting, referencing, and ethical requirements.
Complete and sign Form A (Statement of Originality and Publication License Agreement) and attach it at the end of the manuscript, after the References section.
Upload the complete manuscript, including Form A, through the OJS submission system. The Editorial Office will prepare an anonymized version for double-blind peer review.
Enter complete and accurate manuscript metadata.
Review and confirm the submission.

All editorial correspondence, review decisions, and revision requests will be communicated through the journal's official submission system and registered communication channels.

12. SUBMISSION PREPARATION CHECKLIST

As part of the submission process, authors must confirm compliance with the following requirements:

The manuscript is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
The manuscript is written entirely in English and falls within the journal's focus and scope.
The manuscript follows the official template: Book Antiqua 11 pt, single spacing (1.0), A4, and 12–25 pages.
The title, abstract, and keywords comply with the journal's prescribed limits.
The manuscript follows the required structure and formatting specifications.
Citations and references follow APA 7th Edition and meet the minimum reference requirements.
The manuscript complies with the maximum Turnitin similarity index of 20%.
The authors understand that the Editorial Office will remove all author-identifying information, including Form A, before forwarding the manuscript to reviewers.
All authors have contributed substantially and approved the submission.
The completed and signed Form A has been attached at the end of the manuscript, after the References section.
Relevant funding, conflicts of interest, and research ethics requirements have been disclosed.
Any use of generative AI has been declared in accordance with the journal's policies.
All tables, figures, and supplementary materials comply with the journal's requirements.
Complete and accurate author and manuscript metadata have been entered into OJS.
The authors have read and agreed to the journal's Author Guidelines, Publication Ethics, Peer Review Process, Copyright Notice, and applicable Author Fees policy.