Author Guidelines

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Author Guidelines

Manuscript Preparation and Submission

Writing Requirements · Citation Style · Peer Review · OJS Submission

 

Authors intending to submit manuscripts to Jus et Civitas: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat are expected to follow these guidelines to facilitate a smooth editorial process:

1 Types of Accepted Manuscripts

The journal accepts:

  • Original research articles

  • Case studies or legal community service reports

  • Literature reviews or conceptual analyses

  • Best practice reports in legal empowerment

2 General Writing Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be written in proper Indonesian or English.

  • Submissions must be original and not published elsewhere.

  • Length: 4,000 – 7,000 words including abstract, footnotes, and references.

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.docx)

  • Page setup: 3 cm left margin; 2.5 cm top, bottom, right; 1.5 line spacing; Font: Times New Roman, size 12 pt.

  • General structure:
    Title, Author Name(s), Affiliation, Abstract in both English and Indonesian, Keywords, Introduction, Method, Discussion, Conclusion, References.

3 Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstracts must be written in both Indonesian and English, max 200 words.

  • Keywords: 3–5 words/phrases.

4 Citation Style

  • Citations must follow APA 7th Edition.

  • Authors are encouraged to use reference managers such as Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote.

5 Peer Review Process

  • All submissions will undergo double-blind peer review by at least two reviewers.

  • Average review time: 4–8 weeks.

6 Publication Ethics

  • Authors must ensure the originality of their work and properly cite all sources.

  • Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed upon submission.

7 Manuscript Submission