The Journal of International Commercial Law and Technology (JICLT) welcomes original, high-quality research articles, reviews, case studies, and policy papers addressing the intersection of international commercial law and technology. Submissions must adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a smooth review and publication process.
JICLT invites contributions in, but not limited to, the following areas:
International commercial and trade law
E-commerce and digital trade regulation
Cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy laws
Intellectual property and technology transfer
Blockchain, AI, and emerging technology law
Cross-border dispute resolution and arbitration
Comparative legal studies in commerce and technology
All manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the Online Submission System on our website.
Submissions must include:
The manuscript (main document)
A cover letter stating the originality of the work
Author details (names, affiliations, ORCID IDs, email addresses) in a separate file
Any supplementary materials (figures, datasets, appendices)
Authors must ensure the work has not been published or is not under review elsewhere.
|
Type |
Word Count |
Abstract |
References |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Research Articles |
6,000–8,000 |
200–250 words |
Required |
|
Review Articles |
5,000–7,000 |
200–250 words |
Required |
|
Case Studies |
3,000–5,000 |
150–200 words |
Required |
|
Short Communications |
1,500–2,500 |
100–150 words |
Required |
Manuscripts should follow this structure:
Title of the article (concise, descriptive, max 15 words)
Full author names, affiliations, and email addresses
Corresponding author details
ORCID ID (if available)
Title (without author names)
Abstract (200–250 words) summarizing objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions
Keywords (4–6 words/phrases)
Introduction – context, purpose, significance
Literature Review (if applicable)
Methodology – research design, data sources, analysis methods
Results / Findings – clear presentation of outcomes with tables/figures as needed
Discussion – interpretation of findings in the context of existing literature
Conclusion and Recommendations
References – formatted as per style guide
File format: Microsoft Word (.docx)
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
Line spacing: 1.5
Margins: 2.54 cm (1 inch) on all sides
Headings: Use APA style heading levels
Tables/Figures: Number consecutively, include titles and captions, place within the text near first mention
Language: English (UK or US, but consistent)
JICLT follows the APA 7th Edition referencing format.
Example – Journal Article:
Smith, J. (2023). Digital trade regulations in the Asia-Pacific region. Journal of International Commercial Law and Technology, 18(2), 45–60. https://doi.org/xxxx
Example – Book:
Brown, P. (2022). International commercial law in the digital age. Oxford University Press.
Plagiarism: All manuscripts are checked using plagiarism detection software. Maximum acceptable similarity index: <15% (excluding references).
Conflicts of Interest: Authors must declare any conflicts in the cover letter.
Human/Animal Research: Studies involving human participants or animals must include evidence of ethical approval.
Submit figures as high-resolution (300 dpi) JPEG or PNG files.
Ensure all images are copyright-free or have permission for reproduction.
Tables should be editable text, not images.
Authors may submit datasets, appendices, or multimedia as supplementary files. These will be published online alongside the article.
All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review.
Average review period: 6–8 weeks.
Final acceptance is based on reviewer feedback and editorial discretion.
Authors will receive proofs for review before publication.
Only minor changes (e.g., typographical corrections) will be allowed at proof stage.
The final version will be published online with a DOI.
Currently, no APCs are charged. If introduced in the future, authors will be notified before submission.
Editorial Office – Journal of International Commercial Law and Technology (JICLT)
Publisher: Kuwait Scientific Society
Email: editor@jiclt.com
Website: www.jiclt.com
