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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.
  • A contribuição é original e inédita, e não está sendo avaliada para publicação por outra revista; caso contrário, deve-se justificar em "Comentários ao editor".
  • O arquivo da submissão está em formato Microsoft Word, OpenOffice ou RTF.
  • Onde disponível, os URLs para as referências foram fornecidos.
  • O texto está em espaço simples; usa uma fonte de 12-pontos; emprega itálico em vez de sublinhado (exceto em endereços URL); as figuras e tabelas estão inseridas no texto, não no final do documento na forma de anexos.
  • O texto segue os padrões de estilo e requisitos bibliográficos descritos em Diretrizes para Autores, na página Sobre a Revista.

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

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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;

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• 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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