Before submission, authors are required to abide by the “Authorship Policy” and “Ethical Policies” mentioned on the platform as well as following the below “Submission Guide”.
IRL’s editorial team has the right to decline or return publishing requests that do not adhere to the author writing standards, including citation and referencing, structural organization, grammatical and spelling errors at the initial review stage.
Please visit our “Submission” page for more information on the required submission documents.
Research Structure
The following research structure shall be followed:
Introduction : Definition of the research variables and terms - theoretical framework - previous research and studies - the importance of the subject – the research problem
Research hypotheses : The relationships between the various variables and elements of the study - possible reasons for the occurrence of the mentioned problems - proposed hypotheses to solve the problem and reach the research result - research objectives
Research methodology: Clarification on the research methodology and tools.
Discussions and analysis: In relation to the results, hypotheses, research questions and objectives.
Conclusion: A summary of the research results - practical and theoretical solutions – advantages and shortages of the study - recommendations - proposed research gaps for future studies.
Main headings and sub-headings should be numbered as per the following:
Level | Numbering |
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Heading 1 | 1. 2. |
Heading 2 | 1.1. 1.2. |
Heading 3 | 1.1.1. 1.1.2. |
Heading 4 | • |
Writing Style
Language: The International Review of Law Journal accepts articles in Arabic, English or French. English or American spellings are acceptable, but must be used consistently.
Style: One of the following style guides should be used:
For Articles in French, the Turabian Style derived from the Chicago Style, should be followed: Turabian 7 guide: https://library.stritch.edu/getmedia/3cb84140-2b6b-4afe-b926-809a72d43ce8/Turabian7Guide
The title page should have the following information in both English and Arabic, identically:
The following three historical dates are filled by the editorial members:
Received: ../../.. Reviewed: ../../.. Accepted: ../../..
Article title……………… (Bold font size 14)
Full name of the first author (bold 12 point)
Title……..,, Academic/professional rank…….., Affiliation/University……., Country…...
Email…
Full name of co-author
Title……..,, Academic/professional rank……….Affiliation/University……., Country..
Email……
Abstract:
A statement of around 250 words summarizing the article and conclusions. No citations.
Abstract components:
Background and objectives: Whyo did you chose to write this topic? What is the available literature and what gap/s is your research trying to fill? State the bjectives/aims of the study.
Methods/approach: What research approach and methods did you use in your research? (Empirical, theoretical, inductive, analytical, deductive, historical, descriptive, case and field study approaches…)
Results/Findings/Observations: Explain accurately what the study found, and how the study answered the questions you raised, or did the study endorse the idea or theory on which your study was based? (You should specify exactly what your study found, without generalization, exaggeration).
Originality/value: What is the importance of your study? How is it different than other studies? How does it contribute to future studies; mention some of the primary recommendations.
Key words: ………..; …………………..; ………; …………..; ………… (5 to 7 key words)
No less than five words should be selected depending on the topic (separated with a semicolon). Keywords allow researchers to search for the article.
The numbering of all illustrations, tables and figures should be consecutive (for example: Table No. 1, Figure No. 1). In case of multiple numbering divisions, each division should be classified (for example Figure 1 (A), Figure 1 (B).
The captions of the figures should be descriptive and written in bold, such as: Figure 1, Figure 2.
Each illustration, figure or table should be provided as a separate file named and numbered according to the research and in high resolution that is suitable for design.
Note: The author must obtain permission from the copyright holder to reproduce figures in the journal published elsewhere. Failure to provide this permission can result in images not being included.
Most images sourced on the internet will not be of a high enough resolution and cannot be used. If you locate an image on the internet, you will need to find its original source and request a high-resolution version.
You will need to clear permission as necessary for the use of images.
Photographs
Scan at a minimum of 300 dpi and save as a TIFF image for PC.
Final size of scan to be approximately 250 x 200 mm.
Line illustrations (maps, graphs, etc.)
Scan at a minimum of 1200 dpi and save as a TIFF image for PC.
Final size of the scan to be approximately 250 x 200 mm.
Tints
Tints used on computer-generated illustrations should be no lighter than 15% and no darker than 70%. Do not use pattern fills. Do not use color fills.
Line weights Bearing in mind that line illustrations supplied at approximately 250 x 200 mm will be reduced in size to fit comfortably on an average page size of 234 x 156 mm, the line weights will be reduced correspondingly. Do not, therefore, use a line weight of less than 1 point/pixel in illustrations.
Illustration file types TIFF
Save files as TIFF images for PC. We would prefer you not to compress TIFF files; if you need to compress them, use a lossless compression software package such as LZW.
EPS
Images can also be supplied as EPS files, with a laser print for identification. EPS files cannot be altered; if we are required to edit these files, the original application files should be supplied with all fonts used.
Other digital formats
JPGs and images downloaded from the internet are normally low resolution (72 dpi) and are not usually suitable for reproduction by conventional printing methods.
Unacceptable file types: MS Word and Excel.
Print images
If you are supplying print images, mark each illustration very lightly on the back (in the corner) in a soft pencil with its number (e.g. Figure 4.1).