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Submission Requirements

All submissions to the Abuja Journal of Public Law must meet the following requirements:

  • Original work that has not been published elsewhere
  • Written in English
  • Follows the journal's formatting guidelines
  • Includes an abstract of 250-300 words
  • Minimum 5 keywords
  • Properly cited using OSCOLA (Oxford Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities)

Manuscript Format

Manuscripts should be prepared using the following guidelines:

  • Length: Research articles should be 6,000-8,000 words; Review articles 5,000-7,000 words; Short communications 3,000-4,000 words
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12pt for text, 11pt for footnotes
  • Spacing: 1.5 line spacing
  • Margins: 2.54 cm (1 inch) on all sides
  • Title Page: Include title, author(s), affiliation(s), and corresponding author details
  • Abstract: 250-300 words summarizing the research
  • Keywords: 5-7 keywords

Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process:

  • Initial screening by the editorial team (1-2 weeks)
  • Review by 2-3 external reviewers (4-8 weeks)
  • Editorial decision: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject
  • Revised manuscripts undergo second round of review if required
  • Final acceptance and publication timeline: 3-6 months from submission

Publication Ethics

The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics:

  • Originality: All submissions must be original and not under consideration elsewhere
  • Plagiarism: All manuscripts are screened for plagiarism
  • Authorship: Only those who have made significant contributions should be listed as authors
  • Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest
  • Data Integrity: Authors must ensure the accuracy of data presented
  • Ethical Approval: Research involving human subjects must have ethical approval