1. Submission Guidelines
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Manuscript Submission: Authors should submit their manuscripts electronically via the Legal House submission portal. Submissions must be in Word format and adhere to the journal’s formatting guidelines.
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Formatting: Manuscripts should be typed in Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins on all sides. The title page must include the title of the manuscript, author’s name, affiliation, and contact information.
2. Content Requirements
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Original Work: Submissions must be original works of the author(s) and not previously published or under consideration for publication elsewhere.
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Abstract: Each manuscript must include an abstract of no more than 250 words summarizing the key points of the work.
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Keywords: Authors should provide 4-6 keywords that represent the main topics of the manuscript.
3. Plagiarism Policy
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Plagiarism Check: All submissions will undergo a plagiarism check using industry-standard software.
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Acceptable Limit: The journal allows a maximum of 15% similarity index, excluding references and commonly used phrases. Manuscripts exceeding this limit will be returned to the authors for revision.
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Resubmission Policy: Authors are permitted to resubmit their manuscript only once if the plagiarism level exceeds the acceptable limit.
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Consequences: Manuscripts found to have uncredited copied content beyond the acceptable limit after resubmission may be rejected or subjected to further investigation.
4. Peer Review Process
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Double-Blind Review: Legal House follows a double-blind review process to ensure impartiality. Authors must ensure that their manuscript does not contain any identifying information.
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Reviewer Selection: The editorial team will select reviewers based on their expertise and relevance to the manuscript’s subject matter.
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Review Timeline: The peer review process typically takes 4-6 weeks. Authors will be notified of the decision along with any required revisions.
5. Ethical Considerations
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Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research or interpretation of results.
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Research Integrity: Authors are expected to adhere to ethical standards in research, including obtaining necessary permissions and consents for any studies involving human or animal subjects.
6. Publication Ethics
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Authorship: All individuals who have made significant contributions to the research should be listed as authors. Guest or honorary authorship is not permitted.
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Corrections and Retractions: If significant errors are discovered in a published manuscript, the authors must notify the editorial office immediately. Corrections or retractions will be made as necessary.
7. Copyright and Licensing
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Copyright Declaration: Upon submission, authors must provide a declaration that the content is solely their original work.
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Copyright Transfer: Upon acceptance, authors will be required to transfer copyright to Legal House. Authors retain the right to reuse their work in future publications with proper citation.
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Open Access: Legal House provides open access to its content, allowing readers free access to articles while ensuring proper attribution to authors.
8. Publication Fees
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Fee Structure: Legal House don't charges a publication fee Up-front.
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No Refund Policy: Once the publication fee is paid, it is non-refundable under any circumstances. Authors are advised to ensure their manuscript meets all submission guidelines and standards before making the payment.
9. Physical Submission
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Finalized Research Paper: Upon final acceptance, authors are required to send physical copies of their finalized research paper along with Original Declaration Annexed to the following address: Legal House 146/16 Prem Nagar, Gurugram, Haryana, India 122001