2. Types of Submissions

The journal accepts the following categories of manuscripts:

Word Limit (including footnotes)

Category

• Research Articles 3,000 – 8,000 words
• Short Articles / Essays - 2,000 – 4,000 words
• Case Comments / Legislative Notes -1,500 – 3,000 words
• Book Reviews -1,000 – 2,000 words

3. Originality and Plagiarism Policy

• Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
• All manuscripts are subjected to plagiarism detection software.
• The acceptable similarity index must not exceed 15%, excluding references.
• Manuscripts exceeding the plagiarism threshold shall be rejected without review.

4. Submission Format

File Format

• Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format only.

Font & Spacing

• Font: Times New Roman
• Font Size: 12 (main text), 10 (footnotes)
• Line Spacing: 1.5
• Alignment: Justified

Margins

• 1 inch on all sides

5. Citation & Referencing Style

• IJLRAR follows the Bluebook (20th Edition) citation style.
• Footnotes must be used instead of endnotes.
• Authors are responsible for ensuring accuracy and consistency in citations.

6. Abstract & Keywords

• Every manuscript must include an abstract of 150–250 words.
• Provide 3–5 keywords immediately after the abstract.
• The abstract should clearly outline the objective, methodology, and findings of the paper.

7. Anonymity Requirements (Double-Blind Review)

To ensure a fair Double-Blind Peer Review, authors must:

• Remove all identifying information from the manuscript.
• Avoid mentioning name, institution, acknowledgements, or self-referencing details.
• Submit author details in a separate cover file, including:
• Full Name
• Institutional Affiliation
• Designation
• Email Address
• ORCID ID (if available)

8. Peer Review Process

• All submissions undergo a Double-Blind Peer Review.
• Manuscripts are reviewed by two or three independent experts.
• Reviewers evaluate originality, methodology, legal analysis, relevance, and contribution.
• Only manuscripts receiving the required cumulative review score are accepted for publication.

9. Revision & Acceptance

• Authors may be required to revise manuscripts based on reviewer comments.
• Revised submissions must be resubmitted within the stipulated time.
• Final acceptance is subject to editorial approval.

10. Copyright & Open Access Policy

• IJLRAR follows an Open Access Policy.
• Authors retain copyright but grant IJLRAR the right to publish.
• Published articles are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) License, permitting free access, distribution, and reproduction with proper citation.

11. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must ensure that:

• The manuscript is free from fabricated or falsified data.
• Proper acknowledgment is given to all sources.
• No conflict of interest exists, or if it does, it is clearly disclosed.
• Co-authors have made substantial contributions and consented to submission.

12. Submission Process

• Manuscripts must be submitted via email / online submission portal as prescribed by the journal.
• The subject line should mention:

“Submission – IJLRAR – [Type of Manuscript]”

13. Editorial Discretion

The Editorial Board reserves the right to:

• Reject manuscripts not adhering to guidelines.
• Make minor editorial changes without altering the substance.
• Withdraw articles in case of ethical violations.