Journal Policy

Sangia Nibandera Law Research is committed to maintaining high standards of academic quality, transparency, and integrity in all aspects of its publication process. The journal adopts internationally recognized best practices to ensure fairness, accessibility, and ethical compliance in scholarly publishing.

Editorial Policy

The journal publishes original, high-quality scholarly works in the field of legal studies. All submissions must align with the journal’s focus and scope and demonstrate academic rigor, originality, and relevance. All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure impartial and objective evaluation. Editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, without discrimination based on authors’ personal or institutional backgrounds.

Types of Publication

Sangia Nibandera Law Research publishes a variety of scholarly contributions, including:

  • Research Articles (original research findings)
  • Review Articles (comprehensive and critical literature reviews)
  • Editorial Commentary (perspectives on current legal issues)
  • Notes (short analyses or case discussions)
  • Book Reviews (critical evaluation of recent publications)

Each submission type is subject to editorial assessment and, where applicable, peer review.

Peer Review and Publication Process

Each submission follows a structured process:

  • Initial editorial screening
  • Plagiarism check (maximum similarity index of 20%)
  • Double-blind peer review
  • Editorial decision (acceptance, revision, or rejection)
  • Final editing and publication

The journal is committed to ensuring a fair and timely review process while maintaining rigorous academic standards.

Publication Frequency and Timeline

The journal is published biannually, in June and December. To ensure timely publication, the submission deadlines are as follows:

  • June Issue: manuscripts must be submitted no later than February
  • December Issue: manuscripts must be submitted no later than August

Submissions received after the deadline may be considered for the subsequent issue.

No Fast-Track Publication Policy

Sangia Nibandera Law Research does not provide fast-track or expedited publication services under any circumstances. All manuscripts are processed through the same standard editorial and peer review procedures to ensure fairness, consistency, and quality. The journal does not accept any form of payment or special request to accelerate the review or publication process.

Open Access Policy

The journal provides open access to all published content, allowing readers to freely access, read, download, and share articles without financial, legal, or technical barriers. This policy supports the global dissemination of knowledge and promotes wider academic engagement.

Copyright Policy

Authors retain the copyright of their published work. By submitting and publishing in the journal, authors grant the journal the right to publish and distribute the article as part of its official publication. Authors are permitted to share their published articles, archive their work in institutional repositories, and distribute the article for academic or even commercial purposes.

Licensing Policy

All articles published in Sangia Nibandera Law Research are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows others to:

  • copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
  • remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use

Provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and the source.

Archiving and Preservation

The journal ensures long-term digital preservation of its content through reliable archiving systems to guarantee continued accessibility.

Ethical Compliance

The journal adheres to internationally recognized ethical standards, including guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All stakeholders are expected to comply with these standards.

Complaints and Appeals

Authors may submit complaints or appeals regarding editorial decisions. The journal will handle such matters in a fair, transparent, and timely manner.

Contact Information

For further information regarding journal policies, submissions, or publication procedures, please contact: sangianibandera@lawusn.or.id