Submissions

Author Submission Guidelines

Scope and Original Research

The Journal of Law, Society, and Authority (JLSA) publishes original, high-quality research in legal and political sciences.

• Submissions must make a significant contribution to scholarly knowledge or provide new insights.
• Articles must not have been previously published or be under consideration elsewhere. Submissions must be non-derivative; material should not be extracted from prior publications or books.

Language of Submission

Articles may be submitted in English, French, or Arabic. Clarity, academic rigor, and adherence to scholarly standards are essential.

Abstract and Keywords

Each manuscript must include an abstract of 200–300 words, followed by 3–5 keywords.

For articles written in English, the abstract and keywords must be provided in English.

For articles written in French or Arabic, the abstract and keywords must be provided in the original language and translated into English.

The English abstract and keywords are mandatory and are used for indexing and international visibility.

Manuscript Length

Submissions should be a minimum of 15 pages and must not exceed 25 pages, including footnotes, references, and appendices.

Formatting Requirements

• English and French manuscripts: Times New Roman, size 12; bold only for headings.
• Arabic manuscripts: Sakkal Majalla, size 14; bold only for headings.
• Footnotes and references: Use Chicago style (notes and bibliography) for all citations.

Manuscript Template

Authors are required to prepare their manuscripts using the official journal template.

The template is available in English, French, and Arabic and can be downloaded directly from the journal platform.

Download the official manuscript templates

Author Information

At the beginning of the manuscript, include:

• Full name
• Institutional affiliation / Affiliated research laboratory (if applicable)
• Professional email address
• ORCiD iD (if not available, authors are encouraged to create a free ORCiD account for international visibility)

Submission Platform

Authors are required to submit their manuscripts exclusively through the Algerian Scientific Journal Platform (ASJP): Submit via ASJP .

Submission by email will be considered only in exceptional circumstances and upon prior communication with the editorial office: jlsa.journal@gmail.com

Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process by members of the journal’s scientific committee. Authors will receive constructive feedback to enhance the quality of their work.

Publication Order

The order of articles in each issue is determined by editorial and technical considerations, not by submission or acceptance date.

Copyright and Licensing

• Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
• Authors retain copyright but grant the journal the right to distribute the work under this license.
• Reproduction or commercial use of published articles requires proper attribution to the authors and the journal.

Disclaimer

Views expressed in published articles are solely those of the authors and do not reflect the opinion of the journal.

Contact Information

Email: jlsa.journal@gmail.com