International Journal of Justice and Police Sciences

Volume 1, Issue 1 – January–March, 2025
Founding Editor-in-Chief:
Professor K. Jaishankar
Principal Director,

International Institute of Justice and Police Sciences (IIJPS)
With over 20 years of experience in publishing two Scopus-indexed international journals

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The International Journal of Justice and Police Sciences (IJJPS) is delighted to announce the Call for Papers for its inaugural issue, scheduled for publication in January 2025.

IJJPS is a Gold Open Access journal, providing a scholarly platform for original research, case studies, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and short communications in the fields of Justice Sciences and Police Sciences. The journal encourages contributions that offer innovative insights, theoretical advancements, and practical applications.

The International Journal of Justice and Police Sciences (IJJPS) invites high-quality, original manuscripts in the fields of justice and police sciences. Authors are encouraged to carefully review the following submission guidelines to ensure their work aligns with the journal’s scope and formatting requirements.

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Scope and Areas of Interest

The journal welcomes submissions in the following areas and related disciplines:

1. Justice Sciences

• Criminology & Criminal Justice

• Criminal Psychology

• Forensic Psychology

• Victimology and Victim Justice

• Criminal Laws and Justice Administration

• Criminal Justice Governance & Public Policy

• Criminal Justice Social Work

• International Criminal Laws

• Allied Justice Sciences

2. Police Sciences

• Cyber Security and Cyber Forensics

• Police Science

• Crime Analysis and Crime Science

• Evidence-Based Policing

• Translational Criminology

• Embedded Policing

• Forensic Sciences and Forensic Medicine

• Security Management

• Forensic Odontology

• Forensic Victimology

• Allied Police Sciences

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Why Publish with IJJPS?

• Gold Open Access: Free for readers, ensuring maximum visibility and reach and increased citations of your article.

• Indexed and Recognized: Indexing applications are in progress for leading scholarly databases.

• Expert Editorial Team: Led by Professor K. Jaishankar, an established scholar in the field, ranked 16th among top 25 World Criminologists.

• Global Reach: Contributions from an international community of scholars.

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Article Types

IJJPS accepts the following types of manuscripts:

• Original Research Articles

• Case Studies

• Systematic Reviews

• Meta-Analyses

• Book Reviews

• Short Communications

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure scholarly rigor and quality.

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Submission Instructions

Manuscripts must adhere to the following formatting and submission requirements:

Formatting

1. Word Count:

   • Research Articles (Theoretical or Empirical): 5,000–10,000 words (excluding references).

   • Other Article Types: Up to 5,000 words (excluding references).

2. Citation Style:

   • Follow APA 7 Guidelines for most submissions.

   • For Law Articles, use Bluebook Citation style.

3. Abstract and Keywords:

   • Include a 150-word abstract summarizing the manuscript.

   • Provide 5–8 keywords.

4. Formatting Standards:

   • Use Times New Roman font, size 12 pt.

   • Line spacing: 1.5 throughout.

   • Include page numbers starting after the keywords.

   • Use footnotes for Law Articles, if applicable.

5. Author Bios:

   • Submit a separate document with a brief bio for each author (maximum 4 lines per author).

   • Include relevant professional details and ORCID Id.

Additional Requirements

• A cover letter must accompany the submission, outlining the manuscript’s originality, relevance, and contribution to the journal’s scope.

• Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in automatic rejection.

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Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted exclusively via the journal’s online submission form:
Submit Your Manuscript Here

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Contact Information

For any inquiries related to submissions or guidelines, please contact the editorial office at:
justicepolicejournal@gmail.com

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