Author Guidelines
About the Journal Hasanuddin Law Review (Hasanuddin Law Rev. - HALREV) is an open access and peer-reviewed journal that aims to offer an international academic platform for cross-border legal research in multiple governance policies and civil rights law, particularly in developing and emerging countries. These may include but are not limited to various fields such as civil law, criminal law, constitutional and administrative law, indigenous and local knowledge, air and space law, religious jurisprudence law, international regime law, legal pluralism governance, and another section related to contemporary issues in legal scholarship.
This journal follows the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Language To ensure a fair and efficient review process, manuscripts are required to be in idiomatic English. It is the author's responsibility to ensure the text is grammatically sound prior to submission. Manuscripts with poor language quality risk being misunderstood by reviewers, which can compromise the assessment of the science and result in rejection.
Types of Articles
- Original Research Article: Research articles that have not been published previously may be submitted as regular papers/original research papers. The word limit is 8000 words (but not restricted), excluding Tables, Figures, and References.
- Review Article: Review articles offer comprehensive and critical examinations of specific legal issues, developments, or scholarly debates. This category accommodates analytical essays that may not fit the structure of an original research article but present valuable perspectives, including thematic reviews, conceptual discussions, or synthesis of jurisprudence and legislation.
- Editorial: Editorials are brief, invited contributions written by the Editor-in-Chief, guest editors, or senior members of the editorial board. They provide commentary on the content, direction, or thematic focus of a specific issue, highlight emerging legal challenges, or communicate important policy updates relevant to the journal.
Before Submission Please ensure your submission adheres to the following pre-review criteria:
- Originality: The manuscript is an original work, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration elsewhere.
- Scope: Submissions must align with the journal's aims and scope to be considered for peer review.
- Language Quality: The manuscript must be written in clear, grammatical English, free of spelling errors.
- References: All references have been prepared in compliance with the Chicago Manual of Style.
- Formatting: The document must conform to the journal's manuscript template.
- Guidelines: The manuscript must fully adhere to the journal's Author Guidelines.
Besides, submissions that do not comply with these requirements will be returned or administratively rejected prior to the peer review stage.
Furthermore, all authors must disclose any potential competing interests in a dedicated 'Conflicts of Interest' section, including a rationale for why the interest is considered a conflict. If no conflicts exist, authors must explicitly state: "The author(s) declare(s) no conflict of interest." The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring all co-authors have declared their interests. All funding must be listed in the 'Acknowledgments' section, regardless of whether it constitutes a conflict.
Preparation of Manuscripts Manuscripts must be submitted as Microsoft Word files through the online Manuscript Tracking System. For a detailed format, the author(s) can use this manuscript template directly.
Online Submission Manuscripts must be submitted exclusively by a listed author via the online:
https://www.editorialmanager.com/halrev/default2.aspx
Submissions from non-authors will not be accepted. The acceptable file formats are limited to Microsoft Word documents (.doc and/or .docx), and there is no page limit for submissions. Authors are required to follow the on-screen instructions provided within the MTS to complete the process. The submitting author bears full responsibility for the manuscript throughout the submission and peer-review stages. Should any technical issues prevent submission via the MTS, please contact for assistance.
Initial evaluation All submissions undergo an initial screening by the Editorial Office to assess their adherence to the journal's formatting and ethical policies. This includes a mandatory plagiarism check using Turnitin software.
Manuscripts may be desk-rejected for several reasons, including but not limited to: failure to comply with ethical standards, misalignment with the journal's scope, insufficient scientific priority, or preparation in a style that deviates significantly from the journal's guidelines. In such cases, manuscripts will be returned to the authors without proceeding to peer review.
Submission Declaration and Verification By submitting a manuscript, the authors confirm that the work is original and has not been previously published, except in the form of an abstract, thesis, or lecture. The manuscript must not be under consideration by any other publication. All authors must approve the submission, along with the relevant institutional authorities. Upon acceptance, the article may not be republished in any form or language without obtaining written permission from the copyright holder.
Article structure The manuscript should be compiled in the following order:
- Title page
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Methods (Optional)
- Analysis and Discussion (Results and discussion can be combined in one section)
- Conclusion
- Author Contribution
- Acknowledgment(s)
- References
Title page
The title page should include the following in English:- Title: The title should be brief, concise, and descriptive (maximum of 16 words). This is your opportunity to attract the reader’s attention. Remember that readers are the potential authors who will cite your article. Identify the central issue of the paper. Begin with the subject of the paper. The title should be accurate, unambiguous, specific, and complete. Do not contain infrequently-used abbreviations.
- Authors and affiliations: Write Author(s) names without title and professional positions such as Prof, Dr, Production Manager, etc. Do not abbreviate your last/family name. Always give your First and Last names. Affiliation includes department/unit, (faculty), name of university, address, country. Please indicate Corresponding Author (include email address) behind the name.
- Corresponding author should be indicated with an asterisk, and e-mail address.
Abstract
The abstract should be clear, concise, and descriptive. This abstract should provide a brief introduction to the paper's problem, followed by a statement regarding the methodology and a summary of results. The abstract should end with a comment on the significance of the results or a brief conclusion. Abstracts are preferably not more than 250 words.Keywords
A maximum of 7 keywords separated by a semicolon (;), crucial to the papers' appropriate indexing, are to be given. e.g: policy; ecology conservation; economics; interest.Introduction
The introduction part (recommended length: 500-1000 words) gives the reader an enticing glimpse of what is to come. It must grab the reader’s attention by stimulating attention, interest, desire, and action. In other words, the introduction must effectively “sell” the manuscript. The introduction generally consists of: a broad statement about the theme or topic of the study; summary of available works of literature and cites the most important studies that are relevant to the current research; a statement about controversies, gaps, inconsistencies in the literature that the current study will address; a statement about problems/questions to be addressed in the study or objectives of the study. You can also state at the end of the introduction outline of the rest of the article's structure.Methods
The methods section describes materials used in research and steps followed in the study's execution. A brief justification for the method used is also stated so the readers can evaluate the appropriateness of the method, reliability, and validity of the results.Analysis and Discussion
This section is the most important section of your article. Contains the results of the object of study and should be clear and concise. Here you get the chance to sell your data. Make the discussion corresponding to the results, but do not reiterate the results. Often should begin with a summary of the leading scientific findings (not experimental results). The following components should be covered in the discussion: How do your results relate to the original question or objectives outlined in the Introduction section (what)? Do you provide an interpretation scientifically for each of your results or findings presented (why)? Are your results consistent with what other investigators have reported (what else)? Or are there any differences?Conclusion(s)
Conclusions should answer the objectives of the research. Tells how your work advances the field from the present state of knowledge. Without clear Conclusions, reviewers and readers will find it difficult to judge the work and whether or not it merits publication in the journal. Do not repeat the Abstract or just list experimental results. Provide a clear scientific justification for your work, and indicate possible applications and extensions. You should also suggest future works and/or policy implications.Author Contribution
For research articles with several authors, a short paragraph specifying their individual contributions could be provided. The following statements should be used “X.X. and Y.Y. conceived and designed the experiments; X.X. performed the experiments; X.X. and Y.Y. analyzed the data; W.W. contributed reagents/materials/analysis tools; Y.Y. wrote the paper.” Authorship must be limited to those who have contributed substantially to work reported.Conflicts of Interest
Declare conflicts of interest or state “The authors declare no conflict of interest." Authors must identify and declare any personal circumstances or interests that may be perceived as inappropriately influencing the representation or interpretation of reported research results. Any role of the funding sponsors in the study's design; in the collection, analyses, or interpretation of data; in the writing of the manuscript, or in the decision to publish the results must be declared in this section. If there is no role, please state, “The founding sponsors had no role in the design of the study; in the collection, analyses, or interpretation of data; in the writing of the manuscript, and in the decision to publish the results."Acknowledgment(s)
Recognize those who helped in the research, especially funding supporters of your research. Include individuals who have assisted you in your study: Advisors, Financial supporters, or may other supporters, i.e., Proofreaders, Typists, and Suppliers who may have given materials.References
We encourage using the Chicago Manual of Style. References can be in any style or format as long as the style is consistent. The journal's reference style will be applied to the accepted article by the Editor at the proof stage. Note that missing data will be highlighted at the proof stage for the Author to correct. Please ensure that every reference cited in the text is also present in the reference list (and vice versa). Unpublished results and personal communications are not recommended in the reference list but may be mentioned in the text. Please use Reference Manager Applications like EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero, etc. Use other published articles in the same journal as models. All publications cited in the text should be included as a list of references. References are listed alphabetically. Please ensure that every reference cited in the text is also present in the reference list (and vice versa). Please see the example below for commonly used references.Figures and Tables
All figures and tables should be cited in the main text as Figure 1, Table 1, etc. Tables are sequentially numbered with the table title and number above the table. Tables should be centered in the column OR on the page. Tables should be followed by a line space. Elements of a table should be single-spaced; however, double spacing can show groupings of data or separate parts within the table. Tables are referred to in the text by the table number. e.g., Table 1. Do not show a vertical line in the table. There is only a horizontal line that should be shown within the table.Figures are sequentially numbered, commencing at 1 with the figure title and number below the figure, as shown in Figure 1. Detailed recommendations for figures are as follows:
- Ensure that figures are clear and legible with typed letterings.
- Black & white or colored figures are allowed.
- Hard copy illustrations should, preferably, be scanned and included in the electronic version of the submission in an appropriate format.
Equations
Equations should be numbered serially within parentheses, as shown in Equation (1). The Equation should be prepared using MS Equation Editor (not in image format). The equation number is to be placed at the extreme right side.Units, Abbreviations, and Symbols
Metric units are preferred. Define abbreviations and symbols for the first time as they are introduced in the text.Footnotes
Footnotes should be used sparingly. Number them consecutively throughout the article. Many word processors can build footnotes into the text, and this feature may be used. Do not include footnotes in the Reference list.Appendix
The appendix is an optional section that can contain details and data supplemental to the main text. For example, explanations of experimental details that would disrupt the flow of the main text, but nonetheless remain crucial to understanding and reproducing the research shown; figures of replicates for experiments of which representative data is shown in the main text can be added here if brief, or as Supplementary data. Mathematical proofs of results not central to the paper can be added as an appendix. All appendix sections must be cited in the main text. In the appendixes, Figures, Tables, etc., should be labeled starting with ‘A’, e.g., Figure A1, Figure A2, etc. Footnotes should be used sparing.Proofs The corresponding author will receive a single set of page proofs as a PDF file via email. This proof is intended solely for verifying the typesetting, content completeness, and accuracy of the text, tables, and figures. To facilitate rapid publication, authors must consolidate all corrections and return them in a single response within 7 days. Please note that proofreading at this stage is the sole responsibility of the author. The publisher reserves the right to proceed with publication as-is if no response is received within the stipulated timeframe.
Revised Manuscripts To proceed with the revision, please upload the following documents via the submission portal:
- Revised Manuscript with Track Changes: A version of the manuscript that uses Microsoft Word's "Track Changes" function to clearly indicate all modifications made in response to the reviewers' comments. Please select the file type "Revised Article with Track Changes" for this document.
- Clean Revised Manuscript: A final version of the manuscript that incorporates all changes but does not show the tracked edits or reviewer comments. This should be uploaded as your main "Manuscript" file.
- Response to Reviewers: A point-by-point letter that addresses each comment raised by the reviewers and the Editor. For each comment, please detail the changes made to the manuscript or provide a scientific justification for any disagreed points. Upload this as a "Response to Reviewers" file.
After Acceptance Following acceptance, your article will be transferred to our production department for typesetting. The corresponding author will receive the proofs upon completion of this process.
Peer Review All manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure they meet the highest standards of academic excellence. In this process, the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential. The final decision on acceptance rests with the Editorial Board, based on the reviewers' recommendations. For manuscripts with significant ethical, security, biosecurity, or societal implications, our Research Integrity team may seek additional expert counsel. This supplementary advice, which may involve specialized reviewers or additional editorial oversight, informs our final publication decision.
For the full peer review process, please visit our Policies and Ethics page.
Ethical Guidelines HALREV upholds the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all necessary measures to prevent academic misconduct. Authors submitting an original article must attest that their work is their own and does not contain any plagiarized content. All submissions are screened for plagiarism using Turnitin software. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism will be rejected, and any author found to have committed plagiarism will be prohibited from future publication in HALREV.
Supplementary Materials Authors are permitted to submit online supplementary materials to accompany their articles. Each supplementary file must be clearly labeled with the article title, journal name, author names and affiliations, and the corresponding author's email address. Please note that all supplementary materials will be published exactly as submitted, without undergoing any formatting, editing, or conversion by the publisher.
Article Publishing Charge Hasanuddin Law Review welcomes article submissions and does not charge Article Processing Charges (APCs). Authors are not required to pay any article submission fee as part of the submission process to contribute to review costs (free of charges).
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