Instructions to Authors

01. Article types: types of manuscripts accepted

IJLMH accepts the following categories of original, unpublished manuscripts. All manuscripts must fall within the journal’s scope of Law, Management, or Humanities.

02. Manuscript format: formatting requirements

Manuscripts must be submitted in MS Word (.doc) format. PDF submissions are not accepted. Manuscripts submitted by email must be accompanied by a cover letter stating the name(s) of the author(s), institutional affiliation, email address, mobile number, and the title of the manuscript.

The format requirements below apply to the manuscript as submitted. The journal’s editorial team will handle final typesetting and layout for publication. Authors are asked not to apply custom page layouts, decorative borders, or non-standard design elements to their submission.

03. Manuscript structure: required sections

Every manuscript submitted to IJLMH must contain the sections listed here, in the order shown. Additional sub-sections may be added within each section as appropriate to the nature of the research.

The Title Page must be separate from the main manuscript body to facilitate double-blind peer review. Author names and institutional affiliations must not appear anywhere in the body of the manuscript submitted for review.

1. Title Page (separate document)Full title of the manuscript, all author names and affiliations, corresponding author’s email address, and a short running title (max. 60 characters).
2. AbstractA concise, self-explanatory summary of the manuscript not exceeding 300 words. Must state the purpose, methodology, key findings, and conclusions. Submissions without an abstract will not be considered. No citations in the abstract.
3. KeywordsBetween 4 and 8 keywords that describe the subject matter of the manuscript. Useful for indexing and discoverability.
4. IntroductionStatement of the research problem, its significance, the existing gap in literature, and an outline of the manuscript’s structure.
5. Body / AnalysisThe substantive content of the manuscript, structured under numbered headings and sub-headings. May include a review of literature, legal analysis, data presentation, case discussion, or theoretical argument, as appropriate to the manuscript type.
6. ConclusionA synthesis of the principal findings and arguments. Must directly address the research problem stated in the introduction. Avoid introducing new material in this section.
7. Acknowledgements (if applicable)Brief acknowledgement of funding sources, research assistance, or institutional support. Must not identify the authors during the peer review process.
8. References / FootnotesAll citations and references in the prescribed citation format. See Section 5 for citation requirements.

04. Word limits: recommended word limits

Word limits are exclusive of footnotes. Manuscripts must fall within the scope of Law, Management or Humanities.

05. Citation & references: citation format

IJLMH follows different citation standards depending on the subject area of the manuscript. Authors must use the format applicable to their discipline. Mixed citation styles within a single manuscript are not accepted.

Law manuscripts must use The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (21st Edition), in the academic (Whitepages) format. All citations must be placed in footnotes, not in-line citations or endnotes. Footnote numbers should appear after punctuation marks.

Management and Humanities manuscripts must use the APA format (7th edition). In-text author-date citations with a consolidated reference list at the end of the manuscript.

All citations must be complete and accurate. Authors are responsible for verifying the accuracy of every citation before submission. The editorial team will not verify citations on behalf of authors.

Bluebook 21st Edition, academic (Whitepages) format

Academic (Whitepages) format: case names and article titles in italics; book authors and titles, journal names, and constitutions and codes in large & small capitals. Footnotes only, numbered consecutively, with a pinpoint page for every proposition. For full rules and worked examples, see the IJLMH Bluebook Citation Guide (PDF).

APA 7th Edition, example citations

Use in-text author-date citations with a consolidated reference list at the end of the manuscript. Do not use footnotes for references in APA manuscripts.

06. Authorship: authorship criteria

Only individuals who have made a substantive intellectual contribution to the manuscript should be listed as authors. The submission of a manuscript to IJLMH constitutes a representation by all named authors that each author satisfies all three of the following criteria.

07. Plagiarism policy

IJLMH has a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism in any form. All manuscripts submitted to IJLMH are screened for plagiarism as part of the editorial process using Turnitin and/or Drillbit. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarised content, including improper paraphrasing, uncited reproduction of text, self-plagiarism, or contract-written content, will be immediately rejected without further review.

By submitting a manuscript to IJLMH, all authors declare that the manuscript is their own original work, has not been published previously, is not under consideration for publication elsewhere, and does not contain any plagiarised content. Providing false declarations constitutes research misconduct.

If plagiarism is discovered after publication, the Editor-in-Chief will convene a committee of two editorial board members to investigate. On confirmation, the manuscript will be immediately retracted and removed from all platforms. IJLMH reserves the right to notify the author’s institution.

08. How to submit: submission process

Manuscripts are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. There is no fixed submission window. Authors may submit via the online submission system or by email.

The manuscript file and the title page must be submitted as separate documents. The body of the manuscript must not contain any author-identifying information; names, affiliations, or acknowledgements that identify the authors must appear only on the separate title page. This is required to maintain the integrity of double-blind peer review.

After submission, the corresponding author will receive a confirmation by email. Every manuscript goes through initial screening for format compliance, scope, and plagiarism. Authors will be notified of the outcome at each stage of the review process.

For queries about the submission process, write to submission@ijlmh.com or contact the editorial team via WhatsApp at +91 70890-36211.

09. Submission checklist: before you submit

Please verify each of the following before submitting your manuscript. Submissions that fail basic format and eligibility requirements will be returned without peer review.

• Original work. The manuscript has not been published previously and is not under simultaneous review at any other journal, conference, or edited volume.
• Correct file format. The manuscript is in MS Word (.doc) format. PDF submissions are not accepted. A separate Title Page has been prepared.
• Author details removed from manuscript. The manuscript body contains no author names, affiliations, or identifying information. These appear only on the separate Title Page.
• Cover letter prepared. If submitting by email, a cover letter stating author name(s), institutional affiliation, email, mobile number, and manuscript title is attached.
• Font and spacing. Times New Roman, 12pt body, 10pt footnotes, 1.5 line spacing, 1-inch margins.
• Heading structure. Headings follow numbered hierarchical format: 1. 1.1 1.1.1. No decorative borders or non-standard formatting.
• Correct citation format. Bluebook 21st Edition footnotes (law manuscripts) or APA 7th Edition in-text + reference list (management/humanities manuscripts).
• Abstract included. Abstract does not exceed 300 words and includes purpose, methodology, findings, and conclusions. 4–8 keywords provided.
• Word limit respected. Research Paper (3,000–7,000), Article (1,500–3,000), Book Review (1,500–2,000), Short Note & Case Comment (1,000–2,000). Word limits are exclusive of footnotes.
• All citations verified. Every citation has been checked for accuracy. Sources are properly attributed. No uncited reproduction of text from any source.
• Authorship criteria met. All named authors satisfy the three authorship criteria. No ghost authorship or gift authorship.
• Within scope. The manuscript falls within the scope of Law, Management, or Humanities. If unsure, write to submission@ijlmh.com before submitting.