Submissions

Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Authors who wish to submit manuscripts to Equality: Journal of Law and Justice are expected to follow the guidelines below to ensure a smooth editorial and review process.

1. General Requirements

• Manuscripts must be original works and have not been previously published or under consideration by another journal.
• Submissions may include research articles, conceptual papers, or case studies within the scope of legal studies.
• Manuscripts may be written in English or Bahasa Indonesia.
• Authors must ensure that the manuscript is free from plagiarism and complies with publication ethics.

2. Manuscript Format

• Manuscripts must be prepared using Microsoft Word (doc/docx)
• Paper size: A4
• Font: Times New Roman, size 12
• Line spacing: 1.15–1.5
• Length: approximately 10–15 pages
• Authors must follow the journal template

3. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be organized as follows:

1. Title
   • Concise, clear, and reflective of the content
   • Maximum approximately 15 words
2. Author Information
   • Full name (without academic titles)
   • Institutional affiliation
   • Active email address (for correspondence)
3. Abstract
   • Written in English and/or Bahasa Indonesia
   • 150–250 words in a single paragraph
   • Includes: background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusion
   • Followed by 3–5 keywords
4. Introduction
   • Background of the study
   • Research problem(s)
   • Brief review of previous studies (state of the art)
   • Research objectives
5. Research Method (for research articles)
   • Type and approach of research
   • Data sources
   • Data collection and analysis techniques
6. Discussion
   • In-depth legal analysis
   • Scientific arguments supported by theory and data
   • May include subheadings
7. Conclusion
   • Answers to the research questions
   • Presented concisely and clearly
8. Recommendations (Optional)
   • Suggestions based on research findings
9. References
   • Arranged systematically and consistently
   • Prioritize primary sources and recent scholarly works

4. Citation and References (Chicago Style – Footnote)

• The journal uses The Chicago Manual of Style (Notes and Bibliography System)
• Citations must be presented in footnotes
• All sources must be properly acknowledged
• Consistency between footnotes and reference list is required

Examples of Footnotes:

1. Book:
   John Smith, Legal Theory and Practice (New York: Oxford University Press, 2020), 45.
2. Journal Article:
   Ahmad Yusuf, “Legal Reform in Indonesia,” Journal of Law 10, no. 2 (2022): 120.
3. Website:
   World Bank, “Law and Development,” accessed January 10, 2026, https://www.worldbank.org.

5. Publication Ethics

Authors must:

• Ensure the originality of the manuscript
• Avoid plagiarism, duplication, or redundant publication
• Properly cite all sources
• Comply with the journal’s publication ethics policy

6. Submission Process

• Manuscripts must be submitted through Open Journal Systems (OJS)
• Authors must register before submission
• Complete all metadata (title, abstract, author details)
• Upload manuscript and supplementary files

Authors can track the manuscript status through the OJS system.

7. Review Process

• All manuscripts undergo Double Anonymous Peer Review
• Final decisions are made by the Editor based on reviewers’ recommendations

8. Additional Notes

• Manuscripts that do not comply with the guidelines may be returned to authors
• Editors reserve the right to edit the manuscript without altering its substance
• Use of the official journal template is mandatory