Author Guidelines

Types of Submissions:

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Maritime Law Case Commentaries
• Ocean Governance and Policy Studies
• Marine Environmental Law Studies
• Maritime Security and International Law Studies
• Space Law and Outer Space Governance Studies
• Legislative and Regulatory Commentaries
• Comparative and Interdisciplinary Legal Studies
• Policy and Legal Briefs
• Short Research Communications

Manuscript Requirements:

• Format: MS Word / OJS Online Submission
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
• Line Spacing: 1.5
• Citation Style: Bluebook (21st Edition) / APA 7th Edition
• Abstract: 150–250 words
• Keywords: 4–6
• Word Limit:
  • Research Articles: 4,000–8,000 words
  • Review Articles: 2,000–4,500 words
  • Case Commentaries: 2,000–3,500 words
  • Policy and Legal Studies: 2,000–4,000 words
  • Short Communications: 1,000–2,000 words

Mandatory Checks:

• Similarity index must be below 10%, excluding references and properly cited quotations.
• Manuscripts must be original and unpublished at the time of submission.
• Proper citation and complete references are required.
• Abstract must clearly present the purpose, methodology, key findings, and significance of the study.
• Include 4–6 relevant keywords.
• Manuscripts may undergo plagiarism, originality, and preliminary editorial screening before peer review.