Instructions for Authors

Instructions for Authors

Veritas Socialis et Legalis (Veritas Soc. Leg.)

International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal
AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Submission Requirements

Veritas Socialis et Legalis (Veritas Soc. Leg.) publishes original, high-quality scholarly works in the fields of Social Sciences, Law, Political Studies, Governance, Public Policy, Regulation, Human Rights, and interdisciplinary socio-legal studies. Manuscripts must present significant theoretical, empirical, or policy contributions and comply with international standards of academic integrity and publication ethics.

Types of Manuscripts

Original Research Articles

Empirical studies using quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, doctrinal, comparative, or interdisciplinary approaches.

6,000–10,000 words

Review Articles

Comprehensive and critical reviews synthesizing current scholarship.

7,000–12,000 words

Systematic Literature Reviews

PRISMA 2020, ROSES, JBI, or Campbell-based review studies.

Policy Analysis Papers

Evidence-based policy and governance analyses.

Comparative Studies

Cross-country, cross-sectoral, and comparative legal analyses.

Conceptual Papers

Theoretical and framework development studies.

Manuscript Structure

  1. Title (12–20 words)
  2. Author(s) Information (Affiliation, ORCID, Email)
  3. Abstract (200–300 words)
  4. Keywords (4–8 keywords)
  5. Introduction
  6. Methods
  7. Results
  8. Discussion
  9. Conclusion
  10. References

Abstract Requirements

  • Background / Purpose
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Conclusions
  • Policy or Practical Implications
Length: 200–300 words

References Style

APA 7th Edition
  • Minimum 25 references for research articles.
  • At least 80% journal references.
  • Preferably from Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals.
  • Most references should be published within the last 5 years.

Tables, Figures, and Illustrations

  • Number consecutively.
  • Provide clear captions and titles.
  • High-resolution graphics only.
  • Minimum resolution: 300 dpi.
  • Accepted formats: PNG, JPEG, TIFF, SVG.

Publication Ethics

The journal adheres to the principles of COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics), ICMJE recommendations, and international standards of scholarly publishing.

  • Original and unpublished work only.
  • No simultaneous submissions.
  • Accurate reporting of research findings.
  • Proper acknowledgment of sources.
  • Disclosure of conflicts of interest.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

Authors may use AI-assisted tools for language editing and manuscript preparation. However, AI systems cannot be listed as authors. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of all submitted content.

Peer Review Process

Initial Editorial Screening Double-Blind Review Revision Process Final Editorial Decision

Submission Checklist

Before submitting, please ensure:

  • ✓ The manuscript fits the journal scope.
  • ✓ The manuscript is original and unpublished.
  • ✓ English language quality has been checked.
  • ✓ APA 7th Edition referencing style is used.
  • ✓ ORCID IDs are provided.
  • ✓ Ethical approval information is included where applicable.
  • ✓ All authors approve the submission.
  • ✓ Similarity index does not exceed journal requirements.