Author Guidelines

Types of Submissions

The International Law Journal of Land Rights and Governance welcomes the following types of submissions:

  • Research Articles

  • Review Papers

  • Conceptual Papers

  • Case Analyses

  • Book Reviews

  • Commentary Articles

  • Policy Analysis Papers

  • Legal and Regulatory Studies

Manuscript Requirements

  • Format: MS Word / OJS Online Submission

  • Citation Style: APA 7th Edition / Bluebook (where applicable)

  • Word Limit:

    • Research Articles: 3,000–8,000 words

    • Review Papers: 1,500–4,000 words

    • Commentaries and Case Analyses: 1,500–5,000 words

Mandatory Submission Requirements

  • Plagiarism must be below 10%, excluding references.

  • All sources must be properly cited and referenced.

  • An Abstract of 150–250 words is required.

  • Include 4–6 relevant keywords.

  • The manuscript must be original and should not be under consideration by another journal.

  • Tables, figures, maps, and other supplementary materials must be properly numbered and labeled.

  • Submissions should clearly address relevant legal, regulatory, governance, social, environmental, economic, or policy dimensions of land rights and governance.