CALL FOR PAPERS

2026-06-01

The EU Journal of Law and Societal Studies (EU-JLSS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Faculty of Law, Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Nigeria. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of scholarly research, professional practice, and theoretical development in the interdisciplinary fields of Law and Societal Studies.

To enhance the visibility, accessibility, and scholarly impact of its publications, the journal is indexed in leading academic databases and repositories, including Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, Crossref, Academia.edu, and PKP. This extensive indexation ensures global discoverability, promotes international scholarly engagement, and facilitates the translation of research findings into policy formulation, legal practice, and societal development.

Subject Areas

The journal welcomes submissions in, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Constitutional Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
  • Civil Law
  • Commercial and Corporate Law
  • International Law
  • Human Rights Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Labour and Employment Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Cyber Law and Digital Rights
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Legal Education and Practice
  • Public Policy and Governance
  • Democracy and Political Institutions
  • Social Justice and Equity Studies
  • Gender and Law
  • Law and Development
  • Law and Technology
  • Law and Public Health
  • Security, Peace, and Conflict Studies
  • Migration and Refugee Studies
  • Sociology of Law
  • Community Development and Social Change
  • Indigenous Legal Systems
  • Comparative Legal Studies
  • Ethics, Society, and Governance
  • Public Administration
  • Legislative Studies
  • Sustainable Development and Law
  • Legal Pluralism and Cultural Studies

Submission Guidelines

Cover Page Requirements

• Title of the manuscript
• Author(s)’ full name(s) with surname underlined
• Institutional affiliation(s)
• Email address(es) and phone number(s)
• Abstract: Maximum 250 words
• Keywords: 4–5 keywords
• Language: English or French

Manuscript Formatting

• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
• Line spacing: 1.5 throughout; single spacing for abstract and block quotations
• Length: Maximum 18 pages
• File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

Referencing and Citation

• Acceptable styles: APA 7th edition or MLA 9th edition
• Authors are encouraged to cite indigenous scholarship where applicable
• At least 70% of references should be recent (within the last 10 years), except in exceptional cases

Plagiarism Policy

• Manuscripts must not exceed 20% similarity (checked via Turnitin)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Plagiarism level must not exceed 20% (checked with Turnitin)
• File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
• Authors are invited to submit their manuscripts through the official online submission portal accessible via this link https://tinyurl.com/3za9s7b4

• Submission Notice: Please note that the journal only accepts online submissions; any article submitted via the enquiry email will not be processed.

• Authors are advised to cite indigenous authors as much as possible, and a minimum of 70% of the total references should not be more than 10 years old except in exceptional cases.

PUBLICATION DETAILS

• Each article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
• Articles are published in both print and Open Access formats, ensuring global accessibility and visibility

IMPORTANT DATES

• Current Edition: Volume ……………………………..
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• Publication Date: ………………………………..

PUBLICATION FEES

• Review Fee: ₦6,000 (due upon submission)
• Publication Fee: ₦25,000
• Authors are requested to make their Article Processing Charge (APC) payment via the designated link provided upon submission.

INDEXING AND VISIBILITY

Published articles are indexed in leading academic databases, including Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, CrossRef, Academia.edu, and PKP, ensuring that each contribution attains international scholarly visibility and impact.

The EU Journal of Library and Information Sciences (EU-JLIS) encourages researchers, practitioners, scholars, and information professionals to submit original and impactful manuscripts that contribute to advancing knowledge, innovation, and professional practice within library and information science and knowledge management systems.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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