Author Guidelines

A. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORS

  1. Authors must ensure that the manuscript is thoroughly reviewed and edited before submission. Upon submission, authors must register as contributors to the journal.

  2. Manuscripts must be original, written in Indonesian or English, and should not have been previously published or concurrently submitted for publication elsewhere. The manuscript should not contain any elements of plagiarism, as verified by a Statement of Originality.

  3. Manuscripts should be scholarly works, based on either original research or conceptual ideas related to legal studies.

  4. Manuscripts will undergo a peer review process before being considered for publication in Pervasive Justice.

  5. Authors must ensure that manuscripts are formatted according to the journal's guidelines and use the provided template.

B. ARTICLE PROVISIONS

  1. Article Manuscript

    Manuscripts should be typed using Times New Roman, size 12, with 1.5 line spacing on A4-sized paper. For further formatting details, please refer to the Journal’s Template.

  2. Title

    The title should be concise, informative, and reflective of the article’s content, and should not exceed 15 words. Avoid using unusual abbreviations. The title must clearly communicate the central topic of the article, with the main idea presented first, followed by an explanation if necessary.

  3. Author Identity

    • Author Name: List the author’s full name without titles.

    • Affiliation/Institution: Include the name of the author's institution or organization.

    • Email: Provide an active email address for correspondence.

  4. Abstract and Keywords

    The abstract should provide a brief overview of the problem discussed, the purpose of the study, the research methodology, and a summary of the findings. It should be written in a single paragraph and limited to 150 words. The abstract should be provided in both English and Indonesian.

    Keywords: Include 3-5 key phrases that best describe the article’s content.

  5. Introduction

    The introduction must clearly state the legal issues to be addressed in the article. It should provide sufficient background information, a concise survey of existing literature, identify gaps or unresolved issues in previous research, and establish the scientific novelty of the article. The introduction should end with a clear statement of the article’s purpose.

  6. Research Methods

    This section should provide a detailed description of the research methodology used, including the type of research, research approach, data sources, and methods of analysis. The author should explain the mechanisms used to analyze legal issues. This section is required only for original research articles. For conceptual papers, this section is not necessary.

  7. Analysis and Discussion

    This section should present the results of the research and their discussion. The findings should be supported by relevant data. The analysis should relate the findings to the research questions or objectives stated in the introduction. Authors should provide scientific interpretations for each outcome and compare results with previous research, indicating any similarities or differences.

  8. Conclusion

    The conclusion should briefly summarize the research findings and answer the research question. It should not simply repeat the abstract or discussion. The conclusion should also suggest avenues for future research and highlight the implications of the findings.

C. WRITING SUBSTANCE

  1. Pervasive Justice exclusively publishes articles that focus on the study of law and constitutional issues, including related areas of legal scholarship.

  2. Articles must be original and provide significant contributions to legal knowledge.

  3. Articles should be primarily based on scholarly sources, particularly primary literature and research findings.

  4. Articles should reference the most current literature, preferably from the past 10 years, to ensure the relevance and timeliness of the discussion.

  5. The writing must follow the citation style prescribed by the Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition, full note), including footnotes and bibliographies.

By adhering to these guidelines, authors contribute to the academic integrity and scholarly impact of Pervasive Justice, ensuring that the journal continues to serve as a leading platform for legal research and discourse.