Reviewer Guidelines
Journal of Law and Society Review (JLSR) applies a double-blind peer review process to ensure high academic quality, integrity, and international standards.
1. Role of Reviewers
Reviewers are expected to:
- Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations
- Assess the scientific merit, originality, and relevance of manuscripts
- Help authors improve the quality of their work
- Support editorial decisions with clear justification
2. Review Principles (Q1 Standard)
Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts based on:
A. Originality and Novelty
- Does the manuscript offer new insights?
- Does it go beyond descriptive reporting?
B. Theoretical Contribution
- Is there a clear conceptual framework?
- Does it engage with recent international scholarship?
C. Methodological Rigor
- Is the research design appropriate and robust?
- Are data and analysis valid and reliable?
D. Argumentation and Analysis
- Are arguments logically structured and critical?
- Does the discussion connect findings to theory?
E. Relevance and Impact
- Does the paper contribute to global socio-legal debates?
- Is it relevant beyond a local case?
3. Ethical Responsibilities
Reviewers must:
- Maintain confidentiality of the manuscript
- Declare any conflict of interest
- Avoid personal criticism of the author
- Report suspected plagiarism or misconduct
4. Review Timeline
- Invitation response: within 3 days
- Review completion: 2–4 weeks
5. Recommendation Categories
Reviewers should select one of the following:
- Accept
- Minor Revision
- Major Revision
- Reject
