CPJLJ2020: CPJ Law Journal |
Journal website | https://www.cpj.edu.in/law-journal/ |
Abstract registration deadline | June 30, 2020 |
Submission deadline | July 31, 2020 |
About The Journal
Aim & Scope
CPJ LAW JOURNAL publishes scholarly research in the vast and complete area of Law including complex and cross-functional research among different domains of law to generate outstanding research output at an international level. CPJ Law Journal plays a significant role in generating new ideas and new view points to existing research and provides a platform for academicians, practitioners, researchers, scholars and students from across the world to contribute for enhancement of the legal concepts.
The Journal aims to publish research articles on theoretical foundations of law and computation of practical techniques for their implementation and application in various spheres of law. CPJ Law Journal is of interest to academicians, scholars, advanced students and reflective practitioners in Legal disciplines. The journal will also inform those seeking an update on current experience and future prospects in the areas of contemporary Legal Sector.
Objectives
To encourage exchange of ideas, concepts and their applicability and promote problem-solving capabilities at an international platform.
To disseminate new knowledge and legal developments for the benefit of everyone ranging from the academic and professional research communities to legal practitioners in a vast range of area in legal sector.
To provide an open forum to publish original high quality research papers in the different areas of Business Law, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Law, Constitutional Law, Environmental Law, Cyber law & other Laws.
To examine current and emerging issues and their related laws and how these are shaping to suit the current scenario.
CPJ LAW JOURNAL is an annual publication with a wide distribution to researchers, developers, practitioners, and educators in the field of law. It publishes papers, brief contributions, and comments on research in areas of current interest to the readers. These include but are not limited to the followings:
THEME OF THE JOURNAL
The theme selected for the CPJ Law Journal is any CONTEMPORARY LEGAL ISSUE. The main focus of the Articles/ Papers shall be the latest trends in the field of Law. These could be but not limited to the following themes- Business Law, Law of Contract, Criminal Law, Corporate Law, Constitutional Law, ADR, Intellectual Property Law, Cyber Law, Environmental Law, Human Rights Law and any other contemporary legal issue
The Journal is extremely useful to academicians, practitioners, researchers, scholars and students who are interested in the latest theoretical and practical advances and innovations in the field of Law. CPJ LAW JOURNAL is also extremely useful for organizations that want to be adapt to new legal trends.
Submission Guidelines
Guidelines for Submission of Articles and Book Reviews in
“CPJ Law Journal”
CPJ Law Journal publishes articles, research papers, case studies and book reviews on Law & Legal Studies related themes & topics.
Submissions:-
a. Articles and Research Papers should be submitted in duplicate, typed in single space in 12 point size (font: Times New Roman) on good quality A-4 size paper, in single space with 1 inch margin in a maximum of 7-12 pages. Contributions should be sent by post along with the CD (RW) of the same prepared in MS Word and also to be emailed to the Editor, Chanderprabhu Jain College of Higher Studies, Narela, Delhi-110040.
b. The manuscripts must be accompanied with duly filled-in Declaration Form stating that the paper is the original unpublished work of the author, and has not been sent elsewhere for consideration of publication.
c. An abstract (of about 200 words) should be submitted along with the paper at the time of submission.
d. Illustrations, figures, maps and graphs should be prepared in black and white and be kept to the minimum. They should be numbered serially with appropriate headings.
e. Tables and Figures should be numbered consecutively in Numerals and should be placed at the end with mention of insert in the text as Table 1, Table 2 etc. Tables should not duplicate results in graphs. The minimum amount of descriptive text should be used on graphs and drawings (label curves, points etc. with single-letter symbols).
f. Spellings of frequently used words should be consistent all through the paper.
g. There should be separate title page containing the title of the article, author’s name, designation official and residential address, telephone number, e-mail address, fax numbers, etc. The name of the author(s) should not appear on the manuscript to facilitate blind review.
h. A separate list of references should be given at the end of the paper. Only those references, which are actually utilized in the text, should be included in the reference list. In the text, references should be cited with the surname of the author(s) along with the year of publication, all in brackets. References should be complete in all respects and alphabetically arranged. Footnotes may be given on the same page if any technical term needs some explanations.
i. The Articles being sent can be co-authored. However, a maximum of two authors per article permitted.
Guidelines for Book Review:-
The authors for the Book Review must include the review of books on Law on the latest topics. It must reflect the following details and in the order specified below:
- Name of the Author
- Title of Book Reviewed
- Place of Publication
- Publisher
- Year of Publication
- Number of Pages with Binding specification such as paperback or hardbound.
- The Word Limit must be 1500-2000 words and must be chapter wise.
The comments can be his/her own. A copy of book should be sent along the book review desired to be published.
Guidelines for Review of Literature:-
The literature should be in areas of Law or its allied fields. The studies included should be based on contemporary research. Too old research studies can be included only when they are cross-sectional in nature.
Covering Letter:-
All submissions must be accompanied by a Covering Letter stating the title, author’s full name, designation, institute they belong and postal address and the author’s contact details. Only the covering letter should contain the above mentioned details and not the manuscript:
Word Limit:-
Long Article | 6000-7000 words |
Short Article | 4000-5000 words |
Book Review | 1000-2000 words |
(Note : Word Limit is including abstract, main article/book review and foot notes)
Plagiarism:-
All the contributions should be the original work of the contributors and should not have been submitted for consideration in any other Journal. The author would be liable for any Legal issue arising out of plagiarism.
Copyright:-
The contributions presented to and accepted for publication and the copyrights therein shall be the intellectual property of the Chanderparbhu Jain College of Higher Studies & School of Law. Every article/comments/notes etc. received for publication will be edited for general suitability of publication by Editorial Board.
Ethics Policy of Journal:-
a. All the contributors are required to follow the Ethics Policy of Journal.
b. All editorial correspondence will be done through email only.
c. Author will receive a complimentary copy of the Journal in which his/her articles is published.
d. Rules for citing the books on the reference list:
e. Use the author’s surname and initial(s). Do not use first name, degrees and the like.
f. Follow the author’s name with the year of publication. Year of publication will be in parenthesis.
g. Both should be in bold.
h. The title of the book should be next and only the first word in the title or any proper name should be in upper case.
i. The publisher of the book is listed last followed by a period.
j. Paper finding place in Journal will be duly communicated to their authors.
Contact
Manuscripts and all editorial correspondence should be addressed/emailed to:
The Editor,
Chanderprabhu Jain College of Higher Studies & School of Law,
Plot No. OCF, A-8 Narela, Delhi –110040
Email: lawjournal.cpj@gmail.com