Publication Policies

The Asian Journal of Contemporary Law and Society (AJCLS) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. We expect all authors, reviewers, and editors to adhere to these policies to ensure the quality and credibility of the journal.

1. Ethics and Conduct

• Authorship: All authors listed on a manuscript must have made a significant contribution to the research and must agree to the submission.
• Originality: Submissions must be original and not under consideration by any other publication.
• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest in their manuscript.
• Plagiarism: Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited. All submissions will be checked for originality.

2. Peer Review

• Double-Blind Review: All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process.
• Reviewer Responsibilities: Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and avoid conflicts of interest. They should provide objective and constructive feedback.

3. Copyright and Licensing

• Copyright Transfer: Authors must transfer copyright to the journal upon acceptance of their manuscript.
• Open Access Policy: AJCLS supports open access publishing, making articles freely available online to a global audience.

4. Corrections and Retractions

• Corrections: The journal will issue corrections for significant errors in published articles.
• Retractions: The journal reserves the right to retract articles in cases of proven misconduct, such as plagiarism or fraudulent data.

5. Data Availability

• Data Sharing: Authors are encouraged to share their research data, when applicable, to promote transparency and reproducibility.
• Data Citation: Any data used in the research should be properly cited.

6. Archiving

• Preservation: AJCLS ensures long-term preservation of published articles through archiving services.

7. Complaints and Appeals

• Complaints: Authors and readers may file complaints regarding ethical or publication issues, which will be investigated and addressed appropriately.
• Appeals: Authors may appeal editorial decisions by contacting the editorial team.

For any questions regarding our publication policies, please contact us at [insert contact information]. Thank you for supporting the integrity and quality of the Asian Journal of Contemporary Law and Society.