1.   General Requirements

Journal of Nusantara Law Dynamics (JNLD) accepts high-quality manuscripts in the field of legal studies. Submitted manuscripts must be original, have not been published previously, and are not under consideration in other journals. Manuscripts must be written in English using clear and academic language, with a typical length of 10–15 pages, including tables and references. All manuscripts must follow the journal template format using Cambria font with appropriate font sizes and spacing.

2.   Title and Author Information

The title must be concise, informative, and not exceed 20 words, written in Cambria 13 pt. Author names, affiliations, and corresponding author email must be clearly stated in Cambria 11 pt. Additional information such as telephone number and affiliation address should also be included.

3.   Abstract and Keywords

The abstract must be written in English in a single paragraph, single-spaced, with a maximum length of 200 words, using Cambria 10 pt. It should include the background, objectives, methods, and main findings of the study. The abstract must not contain citations, tables, figures, or uncommon abbreviations. Authors must include a maximum of 4 keywords.

4.   Introduction

The introduction must be written in Cambria 12 pt with 1.15 line spacing and presented in a clear, systematic narrative. It should include the research background supported by empirical facts, legal developments, case studies, and current legal issues. Authors must incorporate relevant legal theories, doctrines, principles, and regulations. The section should highlight the research gap between normative provisions (das sollen) and their implementation (das sein), and end with the research problem, objectives, and contributions. No subheadings are allowed.

5.   Research Methods

The research methods section must be written in Cambria 12 pt with 1.15 spacing and clearly explain the type of legal research used, whether normative, empirical, or a combination. Authors must describe research approaches such as statutory, conceptual, case, comparative, or historical approaches. The section should also explain data sources, including primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials, as well as data collection and analysis techniques. Ethical considerations must be included when applicable. This section must be written narratively without subheadings.

6.   Results and Discussion

This section must be written in Cambria 12 pt with 1.15 spacing and presented in an integrated manner. It should focus on legal analysis, including relevant laws, doctrines, and case law. Authors must provide critical and analytical discussion by interpreting legal norms, comparing regulations, and evaluating their implementation. The section should highlight the contribution, novelty, and implications of the study for legal theory, reform, and practice, as well as identify limitations.

7.   Conclusion

The conclusion must summarize the main findings concisely and clearly, directly addressing the research problems and objectives. It should emphasize the contribution of the study to legal scholarship and may include brief recommendations for legal reform or policy improvement. This section must be written without citations.

8.   Suggestion

This section should provide practical recommendations based on the findings, particularly for improving legal regulations, strengthening law enforcement, and enhancing institutional effectiveness.

9.   Acknowledgment

Authors should acknowledge all parties who contributed to the research, including institutions and individuals, as well as reviewers and editors.

10.  References

References must consist of recent and relevant sources (preferably within the last 10 years), with a minimum of 15 references. Sources may include statutes, regulations, court decisions, journal articles, books, and legal commentaries. All references must follow the IEEE citation style and be arranged in numerical order based on their appearance in the text. The reference list must be written in Cambria 11 pt. Authors are encouraged to use reference management tools such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.

11.  Submission

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal submission system (OJS). Authors are responsible for ensuring that all manuscripts comply with the journal template and guidelines prior to submission.