Submission Preparation Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript to SJIL, authors should confirm that:

• The manuscript falls within the aims and scope of SJIL.
• The manuscript is original and is not currently under consideration by another journal.
• The manuscript contains approximately 5,000–7,000 words.
• The manuscript is written in English and has been carefully checked for language quality.
• The manuscript follows the SJIL Article Template.
• The manuscript is submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.
• The title is concise and accurately reflects the content of the article.
• The abstract contains approximately 150–200 words.
• The manuscript includes 3–5 keywords.
• The manuscript contains a clearly identified research question, objective, or central argument.
• Headings and subheadings are used consistently.
• All citations are provided in footnotes.
• All cited sources are accurately and consistently referenced.
• The reference list contains only sources cited in the manuscript.
• DOIs or other persistent identifiers are included where available.
• Tables and figures are appropriately numbered, titled, and cited in the text.
• The manuscript has been prepared for the journal's anonymous review process, where applicable.
• All required information and files have been completed in the online submission system.