Author Guidelines

General Requirements

The authors should submit the only manuscripts that have been carefully proofread. The manuscript is a scientific paper from research results or conceptual ideas. Written in Bahasa (Indonesian) or English. It is an original (no plagiarism) and has never been published in other media. In addition, authors must agree to our copyright policy.

Presumption of Law is a peer-reviewed journal published since 2019 and open-access journal (E-ISSN: 2656-7725; URL: https://ejournal.unma.ac.id/index.php/jpl/index) that aims to offer a national and international academic platform for cross-border legal research on legal policies and regulatory issues, particularly in developing and emerging countries. These may include, but are not limited to, various fields such as civil law, criminal law, constitutional and administrative law, customary institution law, religious jurisprudence law, international regime law, legal pluralism governance, and another section related to contemporary issues in legal.

Publication Frequency

Presumption of Law is published by the Faculty of Law, Majalengka University, published twice a year, namely in April and October.

Review Policy

The review process in this journal uses a double blind review, which means that the identities of the reviewers and authors are kept secret from the reviewers, and vice versa. See at Peer Review Process

Plagiarism Policy

The maximum similarity rate is = 40% or  less than 40%
We suggest you use Reference Manager (Turnitin) for preparing your paper (exclude quotes and bibliography). see on Plagiarism Policy.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Paper Format

• The word limit for the submission is 4000-8000 (15-20 pages) words (including footnotes and abstract).
• The sequence of manuscripts following: Title; Abstract; Keywords; Introduction; Analysis and Discussion; Conclusion; and References.
• 12pt size of font, Times New Roman, Margins 4,4,3,3 cm, uses A4 paper size.
• Footnote and Referencing style uses the Chicago Manual of Style.

Writing Rules

The conceptual article contains:

1. Title ;
2. Author's name ;
3. Abstract and keywords ;
4. Introduction ;
5. Method ;
6. Research Results and Discussion ;
7. Conclusion
8. Recommendation ; and
9. References.

The title of the manuscript, a maximum of 15 words, is written in Indonesian or English depending on the language used to write the full manuscript. given a description of the contract number and source of research funding.

Author's name, written under the title without being accompanied by an academic degree or position. Author's name, the institution where the author works, and the author's e-mail address are listed (Listed e-mail should be active because of the correspondence by e-mail).

The abstract contains a brief introduction to the problem, the objective of the manuscript, research methods, and a brief summary of the result. The abstract is in 1 paragraph, single spaced and must present approximately 150-250 words. Under the abstract are included three or five keywords.

Introduction, contain the background for writing a legal article must include the reasons and abilities why a legal article was made

Method mustcontain about this section explains in detail the variable identifiers, research subjects, instruments, and methods, including the statistical analysis techniques used. This section should provide readers with information about the types and methods used by the author in this research. Accurate and precise information must be ensured for further research. Quoting definitions directly from books should be avoided in this section.

The results of the research must contain about the results of the research and discussion are the arrangement and good grouping of information about an activity based on facts through the efforts of the researcher's mind in processing and analyzing research objects or topics in a systematic and objective way to solve a problem or test a hypothesis so as to make a general principle or theory. Create a sub-title of the problem discussed/topic discussed below that matches the introduction/identification of the research being studied, below a example:
1. Sub-title of the problem discussed/topic
2. Sub-title of the problem discussed/topic
3. Dst.

Discussion contains a description of the results or research findings of how research is reported to be able to solve problems, what factors influence research results, and so on. See on the Journal Template.

Recommendation must be contain about a suggestion is something in the form of suggestions, suggestions, or solutions to something, whether it can be a problem or a situation that requires opinions or input in doing something.

The Footnote and Citation System

We recomendation to use references manager such as Mendeley (using style Chicago manual 17th edition full-note) to easy way applied footnote, citations and bibliography.

Book
Footnote:

¹ Edmon Markarim, Notaris & Transaksi Elektronik; Kajian Hukum Tentang Cybernotary atau Electronic Notary, (Jakarta: PT. Persada, 2012), 1.

² Hector MacQueen, Charlotte Waelde, Graeme Laurie, and Abbe Brown, Contemporary Intellectual Property Law and Policy (New York: Oxford University Press, 2010), 12.

References (in alphabetical order):
MacQueen, Hector, Charlotte Waelde, Graeme Laurie, and Abbe Brown. Contemporary Intellectual Property Law and Policy. New York: Oxford University Press, 2010.

Makarim, Edmon. Notaris & Transaksi Elektronik; Kajian Hukum Tentang Cybernotary atau Electronic Notary. Jakarta: PT. Persada, 2012.

Journal Article
Footnote:

¹ Zainal Asikin, “Mempercepat Alih Teknologi Melalui Perjanjian Waralaba.” Jurnal IUS Kajian Hukum dan Keadilan 2 no. 1 (2014): 142-152, http://dx.doi.org/10.12345/ius.v2i4.

² Made Gede Subha Karma Resen, “Inovasi Daerah (Refleksi dan Pengaturan Inovasi Daerah di Indonesia).” Jurnal Magister Hukum Udayana 4 no. 4 (2015): 682-683, https://doi.org/10.24843/JMHU.2015.v04.i04.p07.

References (in alphabetical order):

Asikin, Zainal. “Mempercepat Alih Teknologi Melalui Perjanjian Waralaba.” Jurnal IUS
Kajian Hukum dan Keadilan 2 no. 1 (2014): 142-152, http://dx.doi.org/10.12345/ius.v2i4.

Subha Karma Resen, Made Gede. “Inovasi Daerah (Refleksi dan Pengaturan Inovasi Daerah
di Indonesia).” Jurnal Magister Hukum Udayana 4 no. 4 (2015): 682-683, https://doi.org/10.24843/JMHU.2015.v04.i04.p07.

Megazine
Example :
Mochtar Naim, “ Mengapa Orang Minang Merantau?” Tempo, 31 Januari 1975, hlm. 36.

Unpublished Essay
Example :
Anthon Freddy Susanto, “ Makna Realitas Kontrol Sebagai Kontruksi Sosial”, Tesis, Perpustakaan Fakultas Undip Semarang, hlm. 25.

Interview Results (Interview)
Example :
Wawancara dengan Dekan Fakultas Hukum Universitas Majalengka,19 Maret 2019.

Quoted Material
Example :
Wiliam H. Burton, The Guidance of Learning Activities, D. Appleton-Century Company, Inc., New York, 1952, hlm.186, dikutip dari Ernest Hilgard, Theories of Learning, Appleton, New York, 1948, hlm. 37.

Speed Up Citations With Footnotes

Use of ibid
Ibid is short for ibidem, which means in the same place, used when a quote is taken from the same source as the one that immediately precedes it without being interrupted by another source.

Example :
Ibid, hlm.27.

Use of Op. Cit
Op.Cit, an abbreviation of Opere Citato means "in the essay that has been mentioned", used to refer to a book that has been mentioned", used to refer to a book that has been mentioned before, complete on other pages and has been interspersed with other sources. If the author's name is the same, more than one book is cited, to avoid mistakes, state part of the book title.

Example :
Muhamad Yamin, op.cit hlm. 23.

Use of Loc. Cit
Loc.Cit from Loco Citato means "in the place that has been called". Used to point to the same page or the same issue from a source that has been mentioned.

Example:
Soepomo, loc. cit.

Bibliography Writing Procedures

Ali, Zaenudin. Metode Penelitian Hukum. Jakarta: PT Bumi Aksara, 2022.

Christ Aldo Susanto, M. Hudi Asrori Sayuti. “Authority of Foundation Management Over the Transfer of
              Rights to Land Owned by the Foundation, (Case Study of the Foundation, Faculty of Agriculture,
              Gadjah Mada University).” Jurnal Privat Law 9, no. 1 (2021): 88–97.
              https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.20961/privat.v9i1.28726.

Gani, Murni; Abdul. “Legal Responsibility of Foundation Management for the Failure of a Foundation.”
              Asahan University LPPM Pioneer Journal 6, no. 1 (2020): 38–46.
              https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36294/pionir.v6i1.1057.

Soekanto, Soerjono. Penelitian Hukum Normatif : Suatu Tinjauan Singkat. Jakarta: Rajawali Pers, 2014.

Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 16 Tahun 2001 Tentang Yayasan

Alphabetical Numbering And Giving

A. (for sub head);
     1. (for sub-sub head);
         a. (for sub head child);
             1). (for sub head child) etc.

B. (for sub head);
     1. (for sub-sub head)
         a. (for sub head child)
              1). (for sub head child) etc

• (for next sub-sub head child) etc

The editor has the right to improve the writing of the manuscript without changing the contents of the manuscript. All data, opinions, or statements contained in the manuscript are the responsibility of the author. Manuscripts that do not comply with the provisions of the editorial will be returned if accompanied by postage. Manuscripts can be sent to the address:

Editor/Publisher :

Fakultas  Hukum Universitas Majalengka

Jl. KH. Abdul Halim No. 103 Telp/Fax.(0233) 281496 Majalengka, Majalengka Kulon - 45418

e-mail :jpl@fh.unma.ac.id

Contact Person : 082115978718