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Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Jurist-Diction is an open-access, peer-reviewed law journal published by Universitas Airlangga. We welcome original and high-quality manuscripts that critically engage with legal issues through doctrinal, theoretical, socio-legal, and interdisciplinary approaches. These guidelines are intended to assist authors in preparing manuscripts that meet the journal’s academic and editorial standards. All submissions must adhere to the format and structure outlined below to ensure consistency and facilitate the peer review process.

General Guidelines

1. Manuscripts submitted to Jurist-Diction must be prepared using MS Word (.doc or .docx) format and adhere to the following formatting requirements:

• Font : Times New Roman, size 12
• Line spacing : 1.5
• Paper size : A4 with margins set to 4 cm for top and bottom, and 3 cm for left and right.

2. The author’s name must be provided in full, excluding academic titles. The submission should include the author’s last name, email address, and institutional affiliation.
3. Manuscripts must be written in English, with a word count ranging between 6,000 and 12,500 words, depending on the type and depth of the submission.
4. All manuscripts must be written in clear, grammatically correct English, using British English spelling and style consistently throughout the text.
5. Figures (including tables, charts, and diagrams) should be labelled with a number and title, using Times New Roman font size 10. Vertical lines should be avoided.

Table 2. Total of Local Election Case Submitted to the Constitutional Court in 2013

6. Figures must be of sufficient resolution and should not dominate the text within a page.
7. All references cited in the manuscript must be scholarly, credible, and up-to-date. Authors are strongly encouraged to use recent literature, with at least 50% of the sources drawn from peer-reviewed academic journals published within the last ten years
8. The editorial board of Jurist-Diction reserves the right to edit submitted manuscripts for clarity, style, and consistency, without altering the substance of the content. The views expressed in published articles are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Faculty of Law, Universitas Airlangga or the editorial board. Authors are fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and ethical integrity of their submissions.
9. The required structure for original research articles includes:

Title, Author(s) Name, Email, Affiliation, Abstract (in English), Keywords, Research Background (including Research Questions), Research Methods, Research Results and Analysis, Conclusion, Bibliography

10. The required structure for conceptual papers includes:

Title, Author(s) Name, Email, Affiliation, Abstract (in English), Keywords, Introduction, Discussion (presented under relevant headings), Conclusion, Bibliography

11. Manuscript components
12. Title: Titles should be written in Times New Roman, bold, size 15 pt, and preferably no longer than 15 words.
13. Abstract: The abstract should be clear, concise, and descriptive. It must briefly introduce the issue, the objective of the paper, the methodology employed, and a summary of the findings. The abstract should be in Times New Roman, size 10 pt, and limited to 150 words.
14. Keywords: Keywords should reflect the main topics of the article, consisting of 3 to 5 words, separated by semicolons. The font should be Times New Roman, size 10.
15. Introduction: The introduction should provide a background to the topic, discussing its importance and relevant preliminary data. It should also present the basic theory and define the legal issues being addressed. If the article results from legal research, the methodology should be mentioned. The first line of each paragraph must be indented by 1 cm, with no extra space between paragraphs (no before or after space).
16. Methodology: The methodology section is optional and should only be included in original research articles. It should describe the approach used to analyze the legal issues.
17. Research Results and Analysis/Discussion: This section is the most critical and should present the results of the study in a clear and concise manner.
18. Conclusion: The conclusion should address the objectives of the research, offering insights into the practical applications and/or suggestions for future research. It should not simply reiterate the abstract or summarize the research findings.
19. Bibliography: The bibliography must be formatted according to the OSCOLA citation style. Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as EndNote, Mendeley, or Zotero (Mendeley is recommended). All cited works should be included in the bibliography and organized into categories: books, journal articles, websites, and legal regulations. Entries should be listed alphabetically by author’s surname, with legal regulations listed according to their hierarchy and year of enactment.

Formatting Specifications

1. Jurist-Diction applies footnote as the citation model as follows ([1],[2],[3],[4],[5]) and refers to the citation style of OSCOLA (Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities). Authors can take advantage of Mendeley Reference Manager to facilitate them in citing the references.
2. Some citation style that are not regulated in OSCOLA shall use the example as follows;
   • Regulations (legislations, acts, laws)

The type of regulation, number, year, tittle (followed by year and number where the regulation recorded in the state gazette)

Law Number 5 Year 1999 concerning Prohibition of Monopolistic Practices and Unfair Business Competition (The Republic of Indonesia State Gazette Year 1999 Number 33, Annotation 3817)

Ministry of Internal Affairs Regulation Number 80 Year 2015 concerning Local Regulatory Drafting (The Republic of Indonesia Statute Book Year 2015 Annotation 2036)

2. If the references cannot identify the exact publisher and the year published, it shall be written with;
   1. [s.n] sine nomine / without
   2. [s.a] sine anno / without publication
   3. [s.l] sine loco / without city
3. The use of ibid, Cit. , dan Loc.Cit. in a footnote
4. (means at the same page).[6]
5. Cit. (means at the same page with the reference cited before).[7]
6. Cit. (means at the same page with the reference interspersed by other citation).[8]
7. References digest

• Author, Book tittle (italic), (Publisher (space) Year);
• Author’s name shorted by the author’s last name in an alphabetical
• Blogs dan wikipedia are not a reliable source for academic writings. It shall not be cited in the manuscript;
• E-Book references shall mention the authors’ name and publisher;
• References use font Times New Roman, size 12 space 1 (no before and after space);

Books [Times New Roman, Bold, 12]

Agus  Yudha   Hernoko,  Asas  Proporsionalitas  Dalam  Kontrak  Komersial

(Laksbang Mediatama 2008). [1 book 1 space]

John Rawls, A Theory of Justice (Mass ed, Harvard University Press 1971). Indroharto, Usaha Memahami Undang-Undang Tentang Peradilan Tata Usaha Negara (Buku I, Pustaka Sinar Harapan 2004).

Journals [Times New Roman, Bold, 12]

Woerjaningsih, ‘Problematik Pelaksanaan Hak Asasi Manusia Di Hadapan Hukum Pidana’ (1996) XI Yuridika.

Fifi Junita, ‘Aspek Risiko Dan Tanggung Gugat Bank Dalam Transaksi Pengiriman Uang Secara Elektronik’ (2005) 20 Yuridika.

Websites [Times New Roman, Bold, 12, for online sources, authors must include the complete URL and the date of access (e.g., Accessed 5 May 2025).]

Regulations [Times New Roman, Bold, 12]

Law Number 5 Year 1999 concerning Prohibition of Monopolistic Practices and Unfair Business Competition (The Republic of Indonesia State Gazette Year 1999 Number 33, Annotation 3817)

Ministry of Internal Affairs Regulation Number 80 Year 2015 concerning Local Regulatory Drafting (The Republic of Indonesia Statute Book Year 2015 Annotation 2036)

[1] Books Author's Name, Title of the Book (Publisher Year) [page number]. Example:

Peter Mahmud Marzuki, Introduction to Legal Studies (Prenada Media 2009) [50].

Philipus M Hadjon et al, Introduction to Indonesian Administrative Law (Gadjah Mada University Press 2005) [213].

[2] Journal Articles Author's Name, ‘Title of the Article’ (Year) Volume Journal Name [page number]. Example:
                Sri Winarsi, ‘Management of Village-Owned Land in the Era of Regional Autonomy’ (2005) 20 Yuridika [418].
                Y Sogar Simamora, ‘Abuse of Circumstances as a Violation of the Principle of Freedom of Contract’ (1993) VIII Yuridika [52].

[3]  Conference Papers Author’s Name, ‘Title of the Paper’ Name of the Conference/Event (Publisher Year) [page number]. Example:

Yance Arizona, ‘The Constitution in the Grip of Neoliberalism: Constitutionality of State Control Over Natural Resources in Constitutional Court Decisions’ National Conference of APHK (Intrans 2016) [7].

[4] Internet / Online Media Author’s Name, ‘Title of the Article’ (Publisher, Year) <URL> accessed [date]. Example:

                Lon L Fuller, ‘The Morality of Law (Eight Ways to Fail to Make Law)’ (Yale University Press, 1964) <www.yalepress.yale.edu/book> accessed 20 September 2014.

[5]

[6] ibid.

[7] Moh. Mahfud MD.Loc.Cit.

[8] Amartya Sen.Op.Cit.[10].

GUIDELINE FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION

Authors must first register as an Author and/or may be invited to register as a Reviewer via the following link: [Online Submission].

During registration, authors are required to complete the form with as much detail as possible. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory. Once the registration form is completed, click the “Register” button to proceed.

Upon successful registration, authors will be directed to the Online Author Submission Interface. To begin the submission process, click “New Submission”.

Under the “Start a New Submission” section, select “Click Here” to begin Step one of the five-step submission process.

The Online Submission Process consists of the following steps:

Step 1 – Starting the Submission

The author must review and confirm the submission checklist before proceeding.

Step 2 – Uploading the Submission

To upload the manuscript, click Browse under “Upload Submission File,” select the appropriate document, and click Upload.

Step 3 – Entering Submission Metadata

Authors must provide complete metadata, including all authors’ details and designation of the corresponding author. The manuscript title, abstract, and keywords must be entered directly into the designated text fields.

Step 4 – Uploading Supplementary Files

Upload any supplementary materials, including the Originality Statement, by clicking Browse, selecting the file, and clicking Upload.

Step 5 – Confirming the Submission

Authors must review all uploaded documents for accuracy. To finalize the submission to Jurist-Diction, click Finish Submission. Upon completion, the corresponding author (or principal contact) will receive an automatic acknowledgment via email and can monitor the submission’s progress through the editorial process by logging into the journal’s website.

Following submission, authors will receive a confirmation email. They may track the status of their manuscript—such as peer review and editorial decisions—at any time through the online submission system.

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to confirm compliance with the following criteria. Submissions that do not adhere to these requirements may be returned:

1. The submission has not been previously published, nor is it under consideration by another journal.
2. Manuscripts must be prepared using MS Word (.doc or .docx).
3. Where applicable, URLs and DOIs for references have been provided.
4. The manuscript adheres to the Jurist-Diction submission guidelines.
5. The submission includes all required sections: abstract, keywords, and bibliography.
6. The manuscript adheres to the Jurist-Diction citation style (OSCOLA), utilizes a reference management tool (e.g., Mendeley), and complies with the journal’s author guidelines.
7. The author agrees to the terms of publication and originality statement as outlined by the journal.