Author Guidelines

1. Overview

The Indonesian Journal of Feminist Legal Studies (IJFLS) welcomes original scholarly contributions that critically examine legal issues from feminist, gender-responsive, human rights, and interdisciplinary perspectives. The journal publishes high-quality research articles, theoretical analyses, socio-legal studies, comparative legal studies, case analyses, and other scholarly contributions relevant to feminist legal scholarship.

Authors intending to submit manuscripts to IJFLS must carefully follow the guidelines provided below. Manuscripts that do not comply with these requirements may be returned to authors for revision before entering the editorial review process.

By submitting a manuscript to IJFLS, authors confirm that:

  • The manuscript is an original scholarly work;

  • The manuscript has not been published previously;

  • The manuscript is not currently under review by another journal;

  • All sources, arguments, data, and intellectual contributions from other works have been properly acknowledged;

  • The manuscript complies with research ethics and publication integrity standards.

2. Types of Manuscripts

IJFLS accepts the following types of manuscripts:

2.1 Research Articles

Research Articles present original research findings based on doctrinal, empirical, comparative, socio-legal, interdisciplinary, or theoretical approaches. Articles should demonstrate clear research objectives, appropriate methodology, rigorous analysis, and significant contribution to feminist legal studies.

Recommended length:
6,000–10,000 words, including footnotes.

2.2 Review Articles

Review Articles provide critical and comprehensive evaluations of existing scholarship, legal developments, theoretical debates, or emerging issues within feminist legal studies and related fields.

Recommended length:
5,000–8,000 words, including footnotes.

2.3 Conceptual Articles

Conceptual Articles explore theoretical arguments, legal concepts, analytical frameworks, or critical perspectives that contribute to the development of feminist legal theory and jurisprudence.

2.4 Case Commentaries and Legal Analysis

These manuscripts provide critical examinations of important judicial decisions, legislation, regulatory developments, or legal policies through feminist legal and socio-legal perspectives.

2.5 Book Reviews

Book Reviews critically evaluate recent scholarly books relevant to law, gender studies, feminism, human rights, and related disciplines.

3. Submission Requirements

All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the IJFLS Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform.

Authors must submit:

  1. The complete manuscript file;

  2. Author information file (including name, affiliation, email address, and ORCID iD if available);

  3. Any supplementary materials where applicable;

  4. Declaration of originality and compliance with journal policies.

For the purpose of double-blind peer review, authors must upload:

  • A manuscript file without author-identifying information;

  • A separate title page containing author details.

4. Manuscript Preparation

4.1 Language

IJFLS publishes manuscripts primarily in English.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that manuscripts:

  • Use clear academic English;

  • Follow appropriate grammar and academic writing conventions;

  • Have been carefully proofread before submission.

Authors may seek professional language editing assistance when necessary.

4.2 Manuscript Format

Manuscripts must follow the following formatting requirements:

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx);

  • Paper size: A4;

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt;

  • Line spacing: 1.5;

  • Margin: 2.54 cm (1 inch);

  • Text alignment: Justified;

  • Page numbering: Required;

  • Footnotes: Required for citations;

  • Headings: Structured using consistent levels.

5. Manuscript Structure

Each manuscript should generally contain the following sections:

Title

The title should:

  • Clearly represent the research topic;

  • Be concise and informative;

  • Avoid unnecessary abbreviations.

Abstract

The abstract should be written in English and contain approximately 150–250 words.

The abstract should include:

  • Research background/problem;

  • Research objective;

  • Methodology or approach;

  • Main findings or arguments;

  • Contribution of the article.

Keywords

Authors must provide 3–5 keywords that represent the main themes of the article.

Main Text

The structure of the manuscript may vary depending on the research approach; however, articles generally include:

Introduction

The introduction should explain:

  • Research background;

  • Problem statement;

  • Research objectives;

  • Contribution and originality of the study.

Literature Review/Theoretical Framework

This section should discuss relevant scholarship, theories, and previous studies that support the analysis.

Methodology

Authors should clearly explain the research approach, methods, materials, analytical framework, and ethical considerations where applicable.

Analysis and Discussion

This section should present the main arguments, findings, and critical analysis supported by relevant literature and evidence.

Conclusion

The conclusion should summarize the main findings, theoretical contribution, implications, and possible future research directions.

6. Citation and Reference Style

IJFLS uses the: Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition – Notes and Bibliography System (Full Note)

All citations must be provided through footnotes, and a complete bibliography must be included at the end of the manuscript.

6.1 Footnote Examples

Book

First citation:

  1. Martha C. Nussbaum, Sex and Social Justice (New York: Oxford University Press, 1999), 25.

Subsequent citation:

  1. Nussbaum, Sex and Social Justice, 30.

Journal Article

First citation:

  1. Catharine A. MacKinnon, “Feminism, Marxism, Method, and the State: An Agenda for Theory,” Signs 7, no. 3 (1982): 515.

Subsequent citation:

  1. MacKinnon, “Feminism, Marxism, Method, and the State,” 520.

Chapter in Edited Book

  1. Kimberlé Crenshaw, “Mapping the Margins: Intersectionality, Identity Politics, and Violence against Women of Color,” in The Public Nature of Private Violence, ed. Martha Albertson Fineman and Roxanne Mykitiuk (New York: Routledge, 1994), 93.

Legal Materials

Legal references should provide sufficient information for identification, including:

  • Case name;

  • Court;

  • Jurisdiction;

  • Year;

  • Legal source information.

Example:

  1. Brown v. Board of Education, 347 U.S. 483 (1954).

7. Bibliography

All cited sources must be included in the bibliography.

References should:

  • Be arranged alphabetically by author's surname;

  • Follow Chicago Manual of Style 17th Edition;

  • Include complete publication information.

Example:

MacKinnon, Catharine A. “Feminism, Marxism, Method, and the State: An Agenda for Theory.” Signs 7, no. 3 (1982): 515–544.

Nussbaum, Martha C. Sex and Social Justice. New York: Oxford University Press, 1999.

8. Tables, Figures, and Supplementary Materials

Authors should ensure that:

  • Tables and figures are numbered consecutively;

  • Each table or figure has an explanatory title;

  • Sources are clearly indicated;

  • Copyright permission is obtained where necessary.

Supplementary materials may be submitted when they provide additional value to the article.

9. Ethical Requirements

Authors must comply with IJFLS Publication Ethics Policy and international standards of responsible research.

Authors must:

  • Avoid plagiarism and duplicate publication;

  • Provide accurate research information;

  • Properly acknowledge all sources;

  • Declare conflicts of interest;

  • Disclose research funding;

  • Ensure appropriate authorship contribution;

  • Obtain ethical approval where required.

All manuscripts are subject to plagiarism screening before publication.

10. Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence

Authors may use generative AI tools only as supportive instruments for activities such as language improvement or formatting assistance.

Authors must:

  • Disclose meaningful use of generative AI tools;

  • Verify all AI-assisted outputs;

  • Maintain responsibility for originality and accuracy.

Generative AI tools cannot be listed as authors or contributors.

11. Manuscript Review and Publication Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo:

  1. Editorial initial screening;

  2. Assessment of suitability with journal scope;

  3. Plagiarism and originality checking;

  4. Double-blind peer review by at least three independent reviewers;

  5. Editorial decision;

  6. Revision process where required;

  7. Final publication.

Acceptance decisions are based solely on academic quality, originality, relevance, methodological rigor, and contribution to scholarship.

12. Author Declaration

By submitting a manuscript to IJFLS, authors confirm that:

  • They agree with the journal's publication policies;

  • They accept responsibility for the content of their manuscript;

  • They authorize publication under the journal's copyright and licensing policy;

  • They will cooperate with editorial and peer-review procedures.

The Editorial Board reserves the right to reject manuscripts that do not comply with these guidelines or fail to meet the journal's academic and ethical standards.