AJME Editorial Policies and Author Guidelines

As a new member of the "Access to Justice" family of publications, the Access to Justice in the Middle East (AJME) journal is establishing its editorial policies based on the best practices of the AJ Family of Journals. We are committed to ensuring transparency, upholding high ethical standards, and complying with international requirements for legal and interdisciplinary scholarly research.

Below, as well as on the relevant pages of our website, you will find the key documents that govern our publication process. These policies apply to all manuscripts submitted for consideration.

·                Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

·                Author Guidelines

·                Reviewer Guide

·                Charges Policy

·                Editorial and Peer Review Process in AJME

·                AJME and AI (Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence)

We strongly encourage all authors, reviewers, and readers to familiarize themselves with these documents before submitting a manuscript or beginning the review process.

 

Submission requirements

All submissions to Access to Justice in Eastern Europe must be made exclusively through the Journal’s platform. We do not accept submissions via email or any other channels. Authors are required to follow the journal’s formatting, ethical, and anonymisation guidelines as outlined below. Only complete and properly formatted manuscripts will be considered for peer review by assigned editors.

 

Step-by-step submission procedure and requirements:

The Corresponding Author is responsible for managing the submission process, ensuring that the manuscript complies with all journal guidelines, and serving as the main point of contact with the editorial team throughout the review and publication process. They must also confirm that all listed co-authors have approved the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission.

During submission, the corresponding author may suggest potential peer reviewers and may also identify individuals who should not be invited to review the manuscript due to potential conflicts of interest. Please ensure that there is no conflict of interest between the suggested reviewers and any of the authors. Reviewers should not be recent collaborators, institutional colleagues, or individuals with personal or financial connections to the authors. See more about peer review in AJME

 

Author Information

In the author information section on the platform, please ensure that each author provides:

●      A valid ORCID iD (mandatory),

●      The official website of their affiliated institution, preferably linking directly to the author’s profile or department page.

This information is essential for maintaining transparency and academic integrity throughout the editorial and publication process.

See more here

 

Template of the submission

Title

The title of the article, which should accurately reflect the content and focus of the research. 

Abstract

A concise summary of the article, highlighting the research question, methodology, main findings, and conclusions. The abstract allows readers to quickly grasp the essence of the article. The recommended length for the abstract is typically between 2000 and 2300 characters (approximately 300 to 350 words). 

The abstract must follow a structured format, consisting of three clearly defined paragraphs that correspond to the following components:

1.              Background – This section provides a brief overview of the context and rationale for the research. It should clearly explain the legal problem or issue being addressed, its relevance, and why the study is necessary.

2.              Methods – This paragraph outlines the methodological approach used in the study. It should succinctly describe the type of legal analysis conducted (e.g., comparative, doctrinal, empirical), as well as the sources and materials examined.

3.              Results and Conclusions – The final section summarizes the main findings of the research and presents the key conclusions drawn by the author. It should also reflect the practical implications, policy recommendations, or contribution to legal scholarship.

Keywords

Relevant keywords or phrases that represent the main topics or themes covered in the article. These keywords aid in search engine optimization and help readers find the article through search queries.

Manuscript Format

The requirements to the text:

●      the English language;

●      the size and the structure;

●      the footnotes and references arrangement.

The corresponding author should submit a manuscript in English and follow the main recommendation of usage of the terms. Accuracy of a manuscript is crucially important for a successful publication. If an author is not a native English writer, then the editor may request to clarify terminology or part of a manuscript unclear for understanding.

The manuscript should consist of the following:

●      title and name of the author, his/her position and affiliation, state;

●      summary, abstract (300-350 words) and keywords (6-7);

●      main body, including such parts as the research methodology, the complete arguments and author`s conclusions;

●      references, according to the requirements.