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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

  • Submission Preparation Checklist

    As part of the submission process, authors are required to verify their compliance with all the following items. Submissions that do not meet these requirements may be returned to the authors for correction prior to peer review.

    0.1 Article Processing Charge (APC)

    By submitting a manuscript to the Journal of Law and Corruption Review, the author(s) acknowledge that, if the manuscript is approved after peer review, an Article Processing Charge (APC) will be applied according to the author’s country of affiliation:

    • R$ 950,00 (novecentos e cinquenta reais) – for Brazilian authors;
    • USD 180.00 (one hundred and eighty U.S. dollars) – for foreign authors.

    There are no submission or evaluation fees, and the APC is charged only upon acceptance. Authors who act as peer reviewers may receive discounts according to the journal’s editorial policies.

  • 1. Originality and Exclusivity

    Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under evaluation by any other journal. Conference papers may be submitted if they present substantial revisions and new scientific contributions. If a version of the paper appears online (working paper, preprint, discussion paper), the author must remove it during the review process to ensure exclusive publication in this journal if accepted.

  • 2. Formatting and Style

    The submission must follow the Author Guidelines available on the journal website, respecting the required formatting, structure, citation style, and bibliographic standards established by the Journal of Law and Corruption Review.

  • 3. Authorship

    A maximum of five (5) authors per article is allowed. Authors must be listed strictly according to their actual scientific contribution to the manuscript.

  • 4. File Format and Size

    The manuscript must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format, with a maximum file size of 2 MB.

  • 5. Language and Responsibility

    By submitting the manuscript, the author(s) acknowledge that:

    • The text must be linguistically correct, and authors are responsible for professional proofreading before submission; reviewers will not edit grammar or spelling.
    • The article must comply with the linguistic and stylistic norms of English (U.S.), Portuguese, or Spanish, depending on the language of submission.
    • All ideas, analyses, and conclusions are the exclusive responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official position of the Editor or the Editorial Board.

  • 6. Letter to the Editor (mandatory)

    Authors must submit a Letter to the Editor (maximum one page) as a Supplementary Document, explaining:

    • the scientific relevance of the manuscript;
    • its originality and contribution to Law, Governance, Integrity, or Anti-Corruption Studies;
    • whether it derives from a conference presentation and what substantial improvements were made in relation to the previous version.

  • 7. Originality Declaration

    All manuscripts must be original and must not have been previously published in any other journal, book, or equivalent academic medium.

  • 8. Peer Review Commitment

    By submitting to this journal, all authors and co-authors agree to serve as peer reviewers for up to two (2) manuscripts submitted by other scholars, under the Double-Blind Review system.

  • 9. Structured Abstract and Template

    All manuscripts must include a structured abstract (maximum 250 words) in the same language as the submission. Authors must follow the journal’s official template and list authors in order of contribution. The official manuscript template is available on the Submissions Page of the journal.

Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines for the Journal of Law and Corruption Review

Manuscript Titles

  • Title of Manuscript in Portuguese: The title in both Portuguese and English should be concise, containing up to 12 words without abbreviations, and should be placed at the beginning of the manuscript.
  • Title of Manuscript in Spanish: The title in both Spanish and English should be concise, containing up to 12 words without abbreviations, and should be placed at the beginning of the manuscript.
  • Title of Manuscript in English: The title in both English and Portuguese should be concise, containing up to 12 words without abbreviations, and should be placed at the beginning of the manuscript.

Font Type and Size

  • Manuscripts should be typed in Times New Roman, 12 points, for all sections including titles, abstracts, body text, citations, and references, except for excerpts with interviewees, tables, and figures.

Abstract and Keywords

  • Articles Submitted in Portuguese or English: Must include abstracts and keywords in both Portuguese and English. Each abstract should be no longer than 1,350 characters (including spaces) and include three to five keywords separated by semicolons.
  • Articles Submitted in Spanish: Must include abstracts and keywords in both Spanish and English. Each abstract should be no longer than 1,350 characters (including spaces) and include three to five keywords separated by semicolons.
  • Structured Abstracts: Abstracts should be structured with the following headings:
    • Purpose: State the aim of the research.
    • Originality/Value: Identify the theoretical gap and scientific relevance.
    • Methods: Describe the approach and methods used.
    • Results: Summarize the findings.
    • Conclusions: Highlight the significance and implications of the research.

Length and Structure

  • Scientific and Technological Articles: Should not exceed 10,000 words, including references and appendices.
  • Case for Teaching: Should not exceed 16 pages, including the title, abstract, keywords, text, tables, figures, references, and appendices.

Additional Considerations

  • Spell and Grammar Check: Manuscripts must be checked for spelling and grammar.
  • Reference Accuracy: Ensure all references mentioned are cited in the text and vice versa.
  • Permissions: Authors must obtain permission for any copyrighted material used.
  • Competing Interests Statement: A statement on competing interests must be provided.
  • Journal Policies: Authors should review and comply with the journal’s policies.
  • Referee Suggestions: Authors may provide suggestions for referees along with contact details.

Use of Inclusive Language

  • Diversity and Respect: Language should acknowledge diversity and promote equal opportunities without bias. Avoid assumptions about readers’ beliefs and avoid language that implies superiority based on characteristics like race or gender.
  • Gender-Neutral Terms: Use inclusive terms (e.g., 'chairperson' instead of 'chairman') and avoid gendered language.

Changes to Authorship

  • Pre-Acceptance: Changes to authorship should be requested before acceptance and require the approval of all authors.
  • Post-Acceptance: Changes after acceptance are exceptional and require approval from the Editor.

Article Structure

  • Subdivision - Numbered Sections: Divide the article into clearly defined and numbered sections (e.g., 1.1, 1.1.1).
  • Introduction: State the objectives and provide background without a detailed literature survey.
  • Material and Methods: Provide sufficient detail for reproducibility, referencing existing methods when applicable.
  • Results: Present results clearly and concisely.
  • Discussion: Explore the significance of the results, avoiding repetition of results or extensive literature discussion.
  • Conclusions: Present the main conclusions briefly.

References

  • Reference Style: The journal accepts references in both APA and ABNT styles. Authors should choose one style and apply it consistently throughout the manuscript.
    • APA: Citations in the text should follow the APA referencing style.
    • ABNT: Follow the norms established by ABNT for references in the text and the reference list.
  • Reference List: Arrange references alphabetically, and chronologically if necessary.

Articles

O artigo deverá conter:

  • Título do trabalho
  • Introdução
  • Objetivos
  • Metodologia
  • Problema
  • Fundamentação Teórica
  • Conclusões/Resultados
  • Bibliografia

Case studies

O resumo expandido deverá conter:

  • Título do trabalho
  • Objetivo do Trabalho
  • Metodologia utilizada
  • Revisão de literatura
  • Resultados obtidos ou esperados
  • Tópicos Conclusivos

Copyright Notice

Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:

1. Authors who publish in this journal agree to the following terms: the author(s) authorize(s) the publication of the text in the journal;

2. The author(s) ensure(s) that the contribution is original and unpublished and that it is not in the process of evaluation by another journal;

3. The journal is not responsible for the views, ideas and concepts presented in articles, and these are the sole responsibility of the author(s);

4. The publishers reserve the right to make textual adjustments and adapt texts to meet with publication standards.

5. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right to first publication, with the work simultaneously licensed under the Creative Commons Atribuição NãoComercial 4.0 internacional, which allows the work to be shared with recognized authorship and initial publication in this journal.

6. Authors are allowed to assume additional contracts separately, for non-exclusive distribution of the version of the work published in this journal (e.g. publish in institutional repository or as a book chapter), with recognition of authorship and initial publication in this journal.

7. Authors are allowed and are encouraged to publish and distribute their work online (e.g. in institutional repositories or on a personal web page) at any point before or during the editorial process, as this can generate positive effects, as well as increase the impact and citations of the published work (see the effect of Free Access) at http://opcit.eprints.org/oacitation-biblio.html

• 8. Authors are able to use ORCID is a system of identification for authors. An ORCID identifier is unique to an individual and acts as a persistent digital identifier to ensure that authors (particularly those with relatively common names) can be distinguished and their work properly attributed

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