Kamkus Law Journal

Editorial Policy

• Only original and unpublished work must be submitted for consideration by the editorial Committee. The submitted work must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.
• Author(s) must take particular care that their work does not infringe on the rights of third parties and that they have obtained necessary permissions for cited work.
• All submissions would be scrutinised for plagiarism. Plagiarised manuscripts will be rejected.
• While all efforts would be made to inform the corresponding author of the progress of the submission through various stages of review, in view of the number of submissions that the journal receives, an individualised response may not be possible in each instance.
• The decision of the Editorial Board on all matters shall be final.
• There are no submission fees, publication fees or page charges for this journal.

Plagiarism Policy

To ensure the authenticity and credibility of the work published, the journal enforces a strict policy against plagiarism. All contributors, reviewers, and editorial members are expected to adhere to these ethical guidelines.

• Authors submitting manuscripts to Kamkus Law Journal must ensure that their work is entirely original and has not been previously published in any form, including online platforms, books, or other journals. Submissions must not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any individual or entity.
• Proper citation and referencing are essential components of academic writing. Authors must duly acknowledge all sources of information, including ideas, data, text, images, and other materials. Any failure to provide appropriate attribution may amount to plagiarism.
• Kamkus Law Journal permits a maximum similarity index of up to 10%. Manuscripts exceeding this threshold, whether through direct copying or closely paraphrased content, may be rejected on grounds of plagiarism.
• All submissions are subject to plagiarism screening using reliable detection software. Authors are strongly encouraged to verify their manuscripts through such tools prior to submission to ensure compliance with the journal’s standards.
• Authors must avoid self-plagiarism, which includes reusing substantial portions of their own previously published work without proper citation. Where prior work is referenced, it must be clearly acknowledged.
• Any manuscript found to contain plagiarised material during the peer review process will be rejected. If plagiarism is identified after publication, the article will be formally retracted and appropriate corrective actions will be taken. Authors found guilty of academic misconduct may be barred from future submissions.
• Reviewers and editors play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the publication process. Reviewers are expected to identify and report any suspected plagiarism, while editors are responsible for ensuring that all published work adheres to the journal’s ethical standards.
• If reviewers or editors point out issues related to similarity or citation:
  1. The author must address them honestly and promptly,
  2. Revise the manuscript where required
  3. Do not attempt to conceal or justify unethical practices

Review Process

The Journal invites submission of original and unpublished manuscripts that are not under consideration by any other publication. Papers presenting innovative theoretical insights, empirical findings, or interdisciplinary research are welcome. All submissions are evaluated on the basis of the assessment criteria specified below:

Procedure for Submission and Publication

• Preparation of Manuscript
  Authors must prepare their manuscript in accordance with the prescribed journal format. The paper should ordinarily include the following sections: Abstract, Introduction, Review of Literature/Related Work, Research Methodology, Analysis and Discussion, Conclusion, and References. A sample template may be downloaded from the journal website for formatting guidance.
• Online Submission
  The completed manuscript must be submitted through the official online submission form only
• Acknowledgement of Submission
  Upon successful submission, an acknowledgement email confirming receipt of the manuscript will be sent to the corresponding (first) author only.
• Preliminary Editorial Review
  A member of the Editorial Board will conduct an initial screening to determine whether the manuscript complies with the journal’s scope, standards, and publication policies. It also includes a screening for plagiarism to ensure the authenticity of the manuscript.
• Double-Blind Peer Review
  Manuscripts that pass the preliminary screening will be forwarded for a double-blind peer review process. The identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential to ensure an impartial evaluation.
• Evaluation Criteria
  Each manuscript is assessed on a scale of 10 based on the following parameters:
  1. Appropriateness and relevance of the Title
  2. Academic and scholarly merit
  3. Logical structure and coherence
  4. Application of relevant theoretical framework
  5. Originality and contribution to knowledge
  6. Technical accuracy and methodological soundness
  7. Depth of understanding and use of illustrations/examples
  8. Critical analysis and analytical rigor
  9. Quality and authenticity of references
  10. Clarity and strength of conclusions

  Based on the overall assessment, the manuscript may be accepted, rejected, or returned with suggestions for revision.

• Review Timeline
  The review process generally takes one to two working days. The decision of the reviewers and editor will be communicated to the first author via email.
• Publication Documentation
  Authors must download, carefully read, and duly complete the Copyright Transfer Form and Author Undertaking Form. The completed forms must be submitted to the journal for verification.
• Final Publication
  After verification of the required documents and payment, the manuscript will be published within the stipulated time frame.
• Certification
  Upon publication, digital certificates will be issued to all listed authors and sent via email along with the publication notification. Authors may also download their publication certificate from the manuscript tracking portal.

Reviewers Guidelines

The reviewers are supposed to study the manuscript in detail and address the following issues:

• Are there any research questions addressed in the manuscript and are they relevant and important?
• Does the article present new insights or perspectives on the legal issue(s) discussed/addressed?
• What is the significance of the article's findings or arguments to the field of law?
• Is the legal analysis thorough and well-supported by relevant legal principles, statutes, case law, and other sources?
• Is the article clearly written, well-structured, comprehensive and logically coherent?
• How well does the article situate its arguments within the broader legal framework and existing literature?
• Does the article critically engage with legal issues, theories, and debates?
• Are the legal sources (case law, statutes, regulations) cited authoritative and relevant to the arguments presented?

Comments to the Author

The reviewer has to provide comments in the manuscript. The comments must be divided into major and minor comments and must be supported with appropriate references from the literature. It must include whether the manuscript complies with the submission guidelines of the Journal.

Finally, the reviewer must not disclose his identity to ensure an impartial review process, and he must maintain a respectful and professional tone while giving the feedback.

Comments to the Editor

The comments of the reviewer to the editor must include the reasoning behind the recommendation. He must note whether the shortcomings are serious (i.e., cannot be corrected and preclude publication) or addressable, and, if addressable, provide suggestions for improvement. He must also convey if he lacks expertise in the area specified in the manuscript. The comments sent to the editor must also include the comments sent to the author to ensure transparency. Ultimately, all ethical concerns (plagiarism, duplicate submission or publication) must be mentioned to the editor.

Publication Ethics

This Publication Ethics Policy is based on the principles and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) (refer to COPE International standards for authors) and applies to authors, editors, peer reviewers, and the journal/publisher.

Originality and Plagiarism

Manuscripts submitted to the Journal must be original and must not have been published previously or be under consideration for publication elsewhere. Authors must properly acknowledge and cite all sources, including legislation, judicial decisions, books, articles, reports, websites, and other scholarly materials.

Multiple and Simultaneous Submissions

Authors must not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal. Manuscripts that substantially reproduce previously published work must not be submitted as original research without appropriate disclosure and justification.

Research Integrity

Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of their research. Fabrication, falsification, manipulation of evidence, misrepresentation of legal authorities, or deliberate distortion of research findings constitutes serious misconduct.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

Authors must disclose the use of generative artificial intelligence or other AI tools where such tools have materially contributed to the preparation, analysis, or presentation of the manuscript.

Confidentiality

The editorial board must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, as necessary. The editorial board must not disclose the identity of the author to the peer reviewer who is reviewing the author’s manuscript.

Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest that may affect the objectivity or integrity of the publication process.

Editorial Independence and Fair Decision-Making

Editorial decisions shall be based primarily on the scholarly merit, originality, relevance, and quality of the manuscript. Decisions shall not be influenced by commercial interests, institutional affiliations, personal relationships, political considerations, or other inappropriate factors.

Corrections, Retractions and Expressions of Concern

The Journal is committed to maintaining the integrity of the published scholarly record. Where a published article contains a significant error, the Journal may publish a correction or other appropriate notice.

Intellectual Property and Copyright

Authors must ensure that they have the necessary rights and permissions for any third-party material reproduced in their manuscript. Copyright, licensing, and publication rights shall be governed by the Journal's stated copyright policy.

Responsibility of the Journal

The Editorial Board is responsible for implementing this policy consistently and transparently. The Journal will periodically review its publication practices to ensure continued alignment with accepted standards of publication ethics and scholarly integrity.