Methodology, theoretical framework and scholarly significance: An overview of International best practices in legal research

Communicating the results of painstaking legal research efforts is arguably as important as conducting the research itself. Established international publication outlets apply diverse submission guidelines for prospective authors. One common currency, however, is that getting a research paper from conception to publication, as a journal article, book chapter, or forum paper, requires an author to demonstrate a potential contribution to knowledge in the field. This requires a systematic research approach that unpacks contemporary issues in an analytical manner; a clear and concise presentation of ideas with focus on effectiveness; adoption of tested theoretical frameworks to underpin new ideas; and a careful proofreading of manuscript to ensure that a prospective publication meets the expected standards of good quality contribution to theory, practice or policy. This article discusses the indispensable standards and important guidelines that authors should weigh before writing papers for publication, most especially for internationally recognized journals. The authors draw on their experiences as Editorial Board members of national and international journals to unpack key theoretical, methodological and practical issues that legal researchers should consider when developing legal research papers.Keywords: Legal Research, Methodology, Theory, Pedagogy, Legal Training, Scholarship

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Notes from the editor

American Political Science Review ◽

10.1017/s0003055402000266 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 96 (3) ◽

pp. 480-480

Keyword(s):

Political Theory ◽

Comparative Politics ◽

Executive Committee ◽

International Politics ◽

Editorial Policy ◽

Board Members ◽

Editorial Office ◽

First Line ◽

New Ideas

The first thing most readers will notice about this issue is the cover, which is colored blue this time and is adorned by a clock to signify “Taking Temporality Seriously,” the first article in the issue. After noting the cover (admiringly, I hope) and browsing through the table of contents, readers are hereby invited to shift their attention briefly to the roster of editorial board members inside the cover. There they will see something new: as previewed in an earlier “Notes from the Editor,” an executive committee of the Review's editorial board is now in operation. The six-member executive committee consists of four representatives of major subfields of the discipline (Darren Davis for American politics, James Morrow for international politics, Kirstie McClure for political theory, and Sven Steinmo for comparative politics) and two “at-large” members (Neta Crawford and Robert Goodin). The members of the executive committee are intended to be the “first among equals” in advising me on matters of editorial policy, serving as an initial sounding board and source of new ideas before issues come to the full editorial board. Pertinent examples of the committee's responsibilities include planning an appropriate commemoration of the Review's centenary and revisiting our procedures for handling “Forum” submissions and responses. Executive committee members also constitute a first line of defense in advising me when issues arise concerning particular manuscripts, though such responsibilities tend to be infrequent and, given the diversity of the manuscripts we consider, are fairly widely dispersed among members of the editorial board rather than confined solely to executive committee members. All editorial board members also share responsibility for “recruiting” promising manuscripts within their areas of expertise, but executive committee members are asked to be especially active in this regard. Finally, it is the executive committee that will, early in 2003, review the performance of our editorial office in general and my performance as editor in particular. With the latter point in mind, I want to emphasize (1) that I selected the executive committee with an eye toward diversity of various sorts (substantive, theoretical, methodological, demographic, and so on), and (2) that the executive committee consists of individuals with whom I have not been associated professionally or personally, apart from my familiarity with their work, and with whom I have no more than a nodding acquaintance, if that.

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Message from the Principle/Editor-in-Chief Vol.1(1)

Kathford Journal of Engineering and Management ◽

10.3126/kjem.v1i1.22011 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Madhu Sudan Kayastha

Keyword(s):

Research Finding ◽

Board Members ◽

Research Material ◽

Research Organizations ◽

Science Management ◽

International College ◽

New Ideas ◽

Continuous Support ◽

College Of Engineering

Warm welcome to the first issue of KATHFORD Journal!!! It is my pleasure and great privilege to present this journal "Kathford Journal of Engineering and Management (KJEM), a blind peer-reviewed journal of Kathford International College of Engineering and Management. This journal covers the various field of Engineering, applied science, management and others related fields. It encourages interested professionals, academics and research organizations working in the above field to share new ideas or new perspectives on existing research. I hope that the academicians, researchers and practitioners will make good use of this valuable research material and continue their research finding for the publication in this journal. I also would like to hear the constructive and valuable suggestions on improving our journal further. At last but not least, on the behalf of committee and myself, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to contributors, editorial board members and looking forward for continuous support.

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INTRODUCTION TO VOLUME 10 : 2012

PLANNING MALAYSIA JOURNAL ◽

10.21837/pmjournal.v10.i3.369 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Alias Abdullah

Keyword(s):

Wide Spectrum ◽

Academic Community ◽

Board Members ◽

Urban And Regional Planning ◽

Great Achievement ◽

Planning Profession ◽

Hands On ◽

New Ideas ◽

Knowledge Seeking

This year MIP is celebrating its 40 years old. Although she was in existence for almost half a century with a lot of ‘up and down’ and ‘bitter and sweet’ recalls in championing the novel course of planning profession in the country, the consistency of publication of Planning Malaysia Journal only could be realized since 2003.Started with four editorial board members and difficulties in chasing the articles from the planning fraternities, now in its volume 10lh the Journal is well-received by the members as well as the academic community. This is due to perhaps, the awareness for knowledge seeking and improvement among the members as the articles touch on wide spectrum of our daily planning issues. It is indeed a great achievement to the Institute as we strive to encourage more members and academics to write and share new ideas on planning and urban development.The main objective of this journal is to offer a platform for town planners to share ideas and experiences on urban and regional planning stuffs. Ideas and thoughts may be generated from research, studies undertaken or actual hands-on experiences of planners and academics. MIP hopes the journal can offer a healthier insight to all planners so that their roles as town planners can be eloquently appreciated by the public.We expect to outspread the circulation of this journal to non-planning related organizations and institutions that has indirect role in planning within and outside the country. We hope this issue will serve the purpose and welcome any comment for improvement in the future issue.As a President, I would like to acknowledge and congratulate the authors and the Journal’s Editorial Board Members for their dedication and continuous support to the Institute.Thank you and happy reading.

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