Author Guidelines

Submission Guidelines for Current Research in Law & Practice

1. Scope of the Journal

For details, please refer to the journal introduction.

2. Accepted Article Types

  • Research Papers
  • Review Articles
  • Case Studies
  • Book Reviews
  • Opinions and Commentaries

3. Word Count Requirement

Submissions should be between 3,000 and 10,000 words.

4. Language

Manuscripts must be written in English.

5. Formatting

Please download and refer to the journal’s template for manuscript formatting.

6. References

  • Citations should follow APA format.
  • All references listed must be cited within the main text.

7. Plagiarism Check

Authors must provide a plagiarism check report, and the similarity index should be below 20%.

8. Submission Method

  • Manuscripts should be submitted via the online submission system.
  • To improve processing efficiency and ensure alignment with the journal's scope, all submissions must be accompanied by a Cover Letter.
  • The Cover Letter (200-400 words) should be concise and include:
    • Basic information about the manuscript
    • Research content and key innovations
    • Relevance to the journal's scope
    • Academic integrity statement

9. Peer Review Process

The journal follows a three-stage peer review system, including an editorial pre-screening, external peer review, and final editorial decision.

  • Editorial Pre-screening: The editorial team checks the manuscript's format and scope. Some submissions may be rejected at this stage.
  • Peer Review: The manuscript is reviewed by 2-3 experts, who provide revision suggestions or recommend rejection.
  • Final Editorial Decision: The Editor-in-Chief or Editorial Board makes the final decision based on peer review reports.

The entire review process typically takes 4 to 8 weeks.

10. Article Processing Fee

Current Research in Law & Practice publishes cutting-edge legal research, integrating theory and practice across various legal disciplines. The journal aims to be included in Scopus and other international academic indexing databases within two years. It adheres to an Open Access policy, ensuring that all submissions and publications are free of charge to support unrestricted academic dialogue.

11. Publication and Copyright

Open Access Statement

Current Research in Law & Practice is an Open Access Journal, ensuring that all published articles are fully accessible to scholars and the public worldwide. The journal strictly follows the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY or CC BY-NC) license, supporting the broad dissemination and sharing of academic achievements.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain full copyright of their work. All published articles are licensed under the CC BY or CC BY-NC agreements, allowing users to:

  • Reproduce, use, publish, distribute, and publicly display the work
  • Create and publish derivative works in any electronic medium
  • Ensure proper attribution to the original author

Legal Disclaimer

  • The journal may use generic names, commercial names, and trademarks that, even if not explicitly marked, may still be legally protected.
  • While the journal strives for accuracy, authors, editors, and publishers are not legally responsible for errors or omissions in published content.
  • The publisher makes no explicit or implicit guarantees regarding the content, and readers are advised to evaluate the information independently.