Instructions for Submission

1. The article must be submitted through the LJJ electronic portal on the Ministry of Justice website. The LJJ portal can be accessed through the following link: «بوابة نشر البحوث القانونيّة في المجلة القانونيّة والقضائيّة الإلكتروني»
2. Any article (research paper – case comment – legislation comment) submitted for publication must be accompanied by a signed cover letter from the researcher addressed to the Editor-in-Chief. The cover letter should include:
   - The research title.
   - A statement of intent to publish in the journal.
   - A declaration that the article will not be submitted elsewhere during the review process.
   - Relevant author details (full name, title, institution, email, etc.).
3. Two electronic versions of the article must be submitted: one in Word format and one in PDF format. To ensure a proper blind peer review, the article itself should not include the author’s name or identifying information.
4. The researcher must declare that the article:
   - Has never been published.
   - Is not under consideration elsewhere.
   - Is not a part of previous submission or academic study unless significantly revised and clearly stated as such in the manuscript.
5. If the article was presented at a conference, the title page should note this, along with the name and date of the event. For the research papers, the researcher must provide an abstract in both Arabic and English (maximum 150 words).
6. The researcher must submit an up-to-date CV showing work affiliation and educational degrees.

Review Process

1. The article will first be subject to an initial 'desk review' by the editors to assess its:
   - Relevance to the journal’s scope.
   - Compliance with submission requirements.
   - Suitability for peer review.
2. Papers that pass the desk review will be submitted for a double-blind peer review.
3. In the event of conflicting reviews, a third reviewer will be consulted.
4. Each reviewer submits a report on the outcome of the review, including whether the article is acceptable for publication, suggested revisions (if any), and will evaluate based on the following criteria:
   - The novelty, originality, and contribution to the field.
   - Organization.
   - Quality of research.
   - Reasoning and analysis.
   - Writing style and clarity.
   - Use of sources.
5. Review outcomes may include:
   - Acceptance without review.
   - Acceptance with minor review.
   - Acceptance with major review.
   - Rejection.
6. Where articles are accepted, anonymized copies of review reports will be sent to the researcher.
7. Authors must respond to required reviews within three months. Failure to do so will result in the article being considered withdrawn.
8. Reviewers and editorial staff must maintain strict confidentiality during the process.
9. Upon acceptance and review, a letter of acceptance for publication will be issued.
10. Rejected authors may, upon request, receive anonymized copies of review reports.

Editorial Discretion and Ethics

1. The views expressed in accepted papers are solely those of the authors.
2. The journal does not endorse political, religious, or ideological views. Articles violating academic integrity or promoting hate will be rejected.
3. The author bears full legal responsibility for any violations of copyright or academic misconduct.
4. The editorial board retains the right to reject any article based on reviewers’ reports, editorial policy, or public interest.
5. Accepted articles could be published in a book, providing a proper citation to the LJJ as the initial publishing journal.

Other Publication Terms

1. Publication priority is based on acceptance date.
2. Authors receive three copies of the issue containing their article.

Academic Requirements

1. Research papers:
   - Articles must demonstrate originality, depth, and methodological rigor, with proper comparison to Qatari law where applicable.
   - The Author must disclose use of any AI in research, and details as to such use.
   - Structure must include:
     a. Introduction (research question, importance, methodology, previous literature).
     b. Thematic sections or chapters.
     c. Clear conclusion with findings and recommendations.
     d. Proper referencing and a bibliography.
     e. Table of contents.
2. Comments on cases and legislation:
   - Comments must demonstrate originality, depth, and methodological rigor.
   - Structure must include:
     a. Name and title of referenced case/legislation and issuing authority.
     b. History.
     c. Analysis of significance and shortcomings.
     d. Conclusion.

Formatting Guidelines

1. Times New Roman, font size: 12; footnotes size: 10.
2. Title formatting: Bold, size: 14.
3. Margins: 2 cm on all sides; paragraph first-line indent 0.7 cm; 6 pt space between paragraphs; single line spacing.
4. Word limits: 6k–15k, excluding the footnotes.

Footnote and Citation Rules

1. The researcher can use one of the following citation rules:
   - OSCOLA.
   - Bluebook.
   - LJJ citation rules.
2. The researcher must use only one “citation rules” throughout the article.
3. Notes should be in Footnotes, numbered sequentially.
4. Quotations should not exceed 15% of the article, excluding the footnotes.

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.