Pakistan Journal of Law, Analysis and Wisdom Vol X, No.
Introduction, Scope, and Publication Guidelines
Editorial Board
Abstract:
There shall be an abstract of length 200-300 words in English should accompany
each manuscript. It should summarize the content of the paper written in complete
and simple sentence without subheadings. The author shall provide the precise
detail of the research, research design used and the outcome of the research in this
section.
Key Words: There shall be at least 4 key words.
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Introduction, Aim and Scope:
Pakistan Journal of Law, Analysis and Wisdom (PJLAW) is a biannual multidisciplinary journal
that provides a platform for researchers, scholars, and practitioners to publish high-quality
research in the areas of law, social sciences, humanities, and Islamic banking and finance. The
scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
1. Law: The journal welcomes papers on various fields of law, including but not limited to,
criminal law, commercial law, corporate law, constitutional law, environmental law,
family law, human rights law, intellectual property law, international law, labour law, and
tax law.
2. Social Sciences: The journal encourages research in the areas of social sciences, such as
anthropology, communication studies, economics, education, gender studies, geography,
history, international relations, political science, psychology, sociology, and social work.
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3. Humanities: The journal invites papers on various disciplines of humanities, such as art
history, literature, philosophy, religion, and theology.
4. Islamic Banking and Finance: The journal welcomes research on the Islamic principles
and practices of banking and finance, including but not limited to, Islamic banking and
finance products, Islamic insurance (Takaful), Islamic capital markets, Islamic
microfinance, and Islamic social finance.
The journal seeks to publish original research articles, review articles, case studies, and book
reviews that provide theoretical and empirical insights into the above-mentioned areas. The
articles should be based on rigorous research methodologies, provide new knowledge or ideas,
and contribute to the advancement of the relevant fields. The journal also encourages
interdisciplinary research and welcomes articles that address the intersections of law, social
sciences, humanities, and Islamic banking and finance.
1. General Instructions:
Each paper must be like a research paper: it must have a conceptual/ theoretical framework;
literature review encapsulating past research; data/ content collection and analysis; suggestions
for future research and conclusion.
The article must not have been published anywhere else. It should be in accordance with the
research principles and should be on a new topic. Moreover, the article should be adorned with
the references of basic sources. It is necessary to abide by the rules of writing and spelling.
Contributors will be required to guarantee that the manuscript presented to PJLAW has not been
submitted to any other journal for publication and is free of plagiarism.
2. Manuscript Instructions:
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The authors are required to follow the following instructions for formatting their papers, failing
which the paper will be screened out at the editorial review.
2.1. Editing and General points (Draft Format):
The authors are required to follow the following instructions for formatting their papers, failing
which the paper will not be accepted for publication and will be screened out at the editorial
review.
a. Paper Size:
Manuscript should be processed using Microsoft word with paper size of A4.
b. Word Count:
The authors are requested submit well researched ad original paper with a length of 2500-10000
words.
c. Formatting:
i. For main-headings, font size: 14
ii. For sub-heading, font size: 12
iii. For text, font size: (Urdu-14, Jameel Noori Nastaleeq, Arabic-14, Traditional Arabic,
English-12, Book Antiqa)
iv. Footnote: font size (Urdu & Arabic-12, English-10)
Line Spacing: 1.5 lines throughout the paper.
Page Numbering: On the bottom right corner of the paper with the title on the top right corner.
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Paragraph Indention: Indent each paragraph first Line by 0.5 inches and apply the indention
consistently throughout the paper.
Paper Structure
2.2. Title:
Title should be comprehensive, precise and reflect the original theme of the article.
2.3. Information about the Author:
The authors’ names and addresses should be on left below the title and institution’s name along
with further details should be placed in the footnote specified with the symbol (*).
Please indicate the corresponding author in case the paper has multiple authors as well as one
article cannot be written by more than two authors.
A separate page containing the full name of Author(s), Email Address, affiliated Institute, Postal
address and phone number(s) should also be submitted along with the article. These lines should
be 10 points in Times New Roman.
2.4. Abstract:
An abstract of length 200-300 words in English should accompany each manuscript.
It should summarize the content of the paper written in complete and simple sentence without
subheadings.
Keywords:
Write 4-6 keywords of the articles may also be listed just beneath the English abstract to be used
as index terms.
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2.5. Introduction:
Beginning with a new page, it should be well explained but must be limited to the statement of
the problem/objectives, methodology, distinctive characteristics with brief review of literature
pertaining to the type of Research work.
2.6. Results and Discussion:
In this part of the article, author would present his views and research in detail.
Make a clear comparison of the results to the literature and identify the similarities and
differences.
2.7. Conclusion/Findings/Recommendations:
The conclusion of a research paper needs to summarize the content and purpose of the paper
without seeming too wooden or dry.
It should be presented in a logical sequence. Every basic conclusion should share several key
elements.
Findings of the research should be clearly mentioned on which recommendations are made
accordingly.
Acknowledgement
All people who have made a genuine contribution and who endorse the data and conclusion(s)
may be included.
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Their Full name, postal address, office and email address, telephone and mobile numbers should
be mentioned.
2.8. References and Bibliography
References should be made according to the following guidelines:
References should be made as Footnotes.
While giving references, Chicago Manual Style should be adopted. The use of op. cit. is to be
avoided.
While referring to a book, author’s name, name of the book, publisher’s name & place and year
of publication and then Volume No/Page no. should be clearly mentioned.
All-known figures mentioned in the article must be briefly introduced and references from books
should also be quoted.
Transliteration of Arabic, Urdu and English Words:
For Urdu and Arabic words in English articles, Transliteration must be followed.
a. Citation from the Internet/Webpage:
If the author wants to cite an internet link, then he/she is required to provide complete URL
address failing which the reference will be considered invalid.
Transmission of Required Information:
It is obligatory for the authors to describe their research in detail along with the significance of
their research. Enough details of the citation should be provided so that others will be able to
revisit the research. Incorrect and ambiguous statements will be troublesome and not acceptable.
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b. Simultaneous/Multiple Publication:
Author should avoid submission of the article in more than one journal for review and
publication at a time as it is unethical. Moreover, multiple publications on the same research are
also not acceptable.
If an author wants to publish their work in multiple stages in multiple different articles, then
references of the first publication should be represented accurately in the second publication.
c. Defining Sources:
Written permission of the source is compulsory if any information is used and quoted which is
derived from a discourse, correspondence or a talk of a third party. Sources must be defined and
cited in an accurate manner.
3. Major Mistakes in Published Work:
If any mistake or error is noticed by the authors after submission of the article for review, it is
obligatory for the author to inform PJLAW focal person immediately, so that necessary
correction in the article may be made well in time and in case of major mistake, article may be
withdrawn. Author is also bound to withdraw or make necessary correction well in time as
directed by editor or publisher and also provide the evidence confirming the accuracy of the
original research wherever required.
4. Authors of the Work:
Any individual with significant contribution in the research work which is being presented in the
article can be included as author(s) of the article. However, it is responsibility of the primary
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author to ensure that all the co-authors have seen the final draft of the article and agreed for
submission of the article.
5. Call for paper:
PJLAW calls for papers twice a year. For June issue submissions deadline is 30th June and for
December issue the submissions deadline is 31st December.
6. Article Submission:
See our website submission section
7. Publication Fee:
The author has to pay the article publication fee after the article is accepted for publication.
8. Application of HEC Rules:
All the rules, procedure and guidelines of HEC shall be applicable to the submissions and
publications of PJLAW.
