Author Guidelines

  1. The Prosecutor Law Review (The PROLEV) is an open-access and peer-reviewed journal aimed at disseminating research findings and conceptual studies in legal science, interdisciplinary fields related to law, as well as the duties, functions, and authorities of the Attorney General's Office and Prosecutors, both in Indonesia and international.

    Published by the Pusat Strategi Kebijakan Penegakan Hukum, The PROLEV is published three times a year (April, August, and December) via the Open Journal System (OJS) platform.

    PROLEV targets legal experts, state officials, academics, practitioners, legal observers, and advocates. The Editorial Board accepts previously unpublished manuscripts under the following terms and conditions:

    General Requirements

    1. PROLEV employs a double-blind peer review selection system. The Editorial Board reviews all incoming manuscripts and reserves the right to reject submissions that fail to comply with the journal's scope, author guidelines, or article template. Rejected manuscripts will be returned or communicated to the authors, whereas accepted manuscripts will be forwarded to reviewers for further evaluation.
    2. Authors must submit their manuscripts through the Open Journal System (OJS) in accordance with the prescribed journal template and guidelines.
    3. Submitted manuscripts must be original scholarly works, free from any form of plagiarism.
    4. Manuscripts may be written in Indonesian or English, formatted in Cambria font, text size 12, A4 paper size, with 1.5 line spacing. The length of the manuscript should be approximately 4,000 to 8,000 words, including footnotes and abstracts.
    5. Non-native English speakers are strongly advised to seek professional proofreading or assistance from a native English speaker prior to submitting their English manuscripts to PROLEV.
    6. Manuscripts should be organized sequentially as follows:
    • Title
    • Author(s) Name(s) (written in full without academic titles beneath the title; multiple authors must be connected by the word "and" rather than the ampersand symbol "&");
    • Corresponding Author (if applicable);
    • Institutional Affiliation and Address;
    • Author Email Address(es);
    • Abstract and Keywords (in Indonesian);
    • Abstract and Keywords (in English);
    • Introduction:
      1. Background;
      2. Research Questions / Problem Statement;
      3. Research Method;
    • Discussion (comprehensive analysis of the issue divided into sub-sections):
      1. Sub-heading;
      2. Sub-sub-heading;
      3. Sub-sub-sub-heading, etc.;
    • Conclusion (comprising conclusions, implications, and recommendations)
    • References
    • Author Biography (approximately 100–300 words)
    1. Article title must be concise, accurate, unambiguous, and reflective of the article’s contents. It must be centered, typed in bold, uppercase letters with a 14pt font size. Titles must be provided in both Indonesian and English. For manuscripts written in Indonesian, the Indonesian title appears first, followed by the English title in italics and parentheses beneath it.
    2. Abstracts must clearly and concisely represent the essence of the article in Indonesian (100–200 words) and English (100–150 words), detailing the background, problem statement, objectives, methodology, and key findings. The abstract should be written as a single, justified paragraph with single spacing (1.0). English abstracts and keywords must be italicized. Below the abstract, provide 3 to 5 keywords separated by semicolons (;), arranged alphabetically, and reflecting the main core of the topic. Avoid using abbreviations in the abstract.
    3. Background section details the underlying reasons for the research, including an analysis of legal sources, social context, theoretical framework, literature review, conceptual ideas, prior relevant research, and a clear gap analysis. These elements must be written as a cohesive, flowing narrative rather than divided into separate sub-headings under the Introduction.
    4. Problem Statement section outlines the primary legal issues formulated as research questions or narrative statements, serving as the analytical framework for the subsequent sections.
    5. Research Method section succinctly describes the research methods employed, including the type/nature of research, analytical approach, data collection techniques, analytical frameworks, and key references.
    6. Discussion section elaborates on the research findings in alignment with the research questions and analytical methodology. The discussion must systematically address the central legal issues. Relevant theoretical frameworks cited in the study must be thoroughly integrated and critically analyzed in this section. Tables, charts, or figures may be included to support the analysis.
    7. Figures and Tables in the article must be legible and rendered with a minimum resolution of 300 DPI to ensure high-quality publication. Tables must be presented using an open model (without vertical borders/lines).
    8. Citations must strictly follow the Chicago Manual of Style (17th Edition, Full Note) format:
    1. Single Author Book: First Name Last Name, Book Title: Subtitle, ed.#, trans./ed., (Place of Publication: Publisher, Year), page.

    Example:

    Muh. Ibnu Fajar Rahim, Asas-Asas Hukum Penuntutan, 1st ed. (Jakarta: Guepedia, 2023), 12–15.

    1. Two to Three Authors: First Name Last Name and First Name Last Name, Book Title: Subtitle, ed.#, (Place of Publication: Publisher, Year), page.

    Example:

    Stanley J. Grenz and Roger E. Olson, 20th Century Theology: God and the World in a Transitional Age (Downers Grove: Intervarsity Press, 1992), 191.

    1. E-Book: First Name Last Name, Book Title: Subtitle (Place of Publication: Publisher, Year), page, Format.

    Example:

    Muh. Ibnu Fajar Rahim, Jaksa Dr. Ibnu: Catatan 3 Tahun Menuntut (Edisi Kejaksaan Negeri Kabupaten Bekasi) (Makassar: Humanities Genius, 2022), 176, Google Playbook.

    1. Journal Article: First Name Last Name, "Article Title," Journal Name Vol#, no. Issue# (Publication Month, Year): page, DOI/URL.

    Example:

    Muh. Ibnu Fajar Rahim, "Pemalsuan Surat Dalam Arti Formil dan Materil Beserta Akibat Hukumnya," Pleno Jure Vol 10, No. 2 (October 2021): 766, DOI: https://doi.org/10.37541/plenojure.v10i2.575.

    1. Conference Proceedings: First Name Last Name, "Paper Title" (paper presented at Conference Name, Location, Date), page.

    Example:

    Gary Templin, "Creation Stories of the Middle East" (paper presented at Northwestern Annual Conference, Evanston, IL, April 26, 2000), 17.

    1. Website / Internet Source: First Name Last Name, "Web Page Title," Site Name/Owner, Date updated/accessed, URL.

    Example:

    Muh. Ibnu Fajar Rahim, "Waktu Gugurnya Permohonan Pra Peradilan," accessed March 31, 2023, https://kumparan.com/muh-ibnu-fajar-rahim/waktu-gugurnya-permohonan-pra-peradilan-1zMEeNPekn3.

    1. Newspaper/Magazine: First Name Last Name, "Article Title," Newspaper Title, Publication Date, page.

    Example:

    Jim Yardley and Simon Romero, "Liberation Theology Gets Second Look in Pope Francis' Focus on Poor," Sydney Morning Herald, May 30, 2015, 54.

    1. Lecture Notes: First Name Last Name, "Lecture Title" (Lecture Notes, Institution Name, Date).

    Example:

    Timothy MacBride, "Jesus' Ethical Teaching" (Lecture Notes, Morling College, May 20, 2014).

    1. Audio-Visual Media: Resource Title, directed by Director First Name Last Name (Place of Publication: Studio, Year).

    Example:

    The Passion of the Christ, directed by Mel Gibson (Pyrmont, NSW: Warner Home Video, 2004).

    1. Shortened Citation (Subsequent References): Author Last Name, "Shortened Title," page.

    Example:

    Asshidiqie, "Peradilan Etik," 12–15.

    1. Conclusion summarizes the core findings as narrative paragraphs directly answering the research questions, followed by policy recommendations or scholarly suggestions. If there are two research questions, the conclusions should address both sequentially. Conclusions must be formatted as narrative paragraphs without bullet points or numbering.
    2. Reference list must adhere strictly to the Chicago Manual of Style (17th Edition, Full Note). Only sources explicitly cited within the footnotes should be listed. The use of Reference Management Software (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote) is preferable. All cited references must be arranged alphabetically. Authors must include a minimum of 10 primary references (national or international peer-reviewed journals) published within the last 10 years, except for rare historical legal sources. References must comprise at least 80% primary sources (peer-reviewed journals, theses, dissertations, and conference proceedings) and no more than 20% secondary sources (books or other credible legal publications). References from Wikipedia and personal blogs are strictly prohibited. Examples of Reference Formats:
    1. Single Author Book: Last Name, First Name. Book Title: Subtitle. Edition. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year.

    Example:

    Rahim, Muh. Ibnu Fajar. Asas-Asas Hukum Penuntutan. 1st ed. Jakarta: Guepedia, 2023.

    1. Two to Three Authors: Last Name, First Name, and First Name Last Name. Book Title: Subtitle. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year.

    Example:

    Grenz, Stanley J., and Roger E. Olson. 20th Century Theology: God and the World in a Transitional Age. Downers Grove: Intervarsity Press, 1992.

    1. E-Book: Last Name, First Name. Book Title: Subtitle. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year. Format.

    Example:

    Rahim, Muh. Ibnu Fajar. Jaksa Dr. Ibnu: Catatan 3 Tahun Menuntut (Edisi Kejaksaan Negeri Kabupaten Bekasi). Makassar: Humanities Genius, 2022. Google Playbook.

    1. Journal Article: Last Name, First Name. "Article Title: Subtitle." Journal Title Volume Number, Issue Number (Year): Page Range. DOI/URL.

    Example:

    Rahim, Muh. Ibnu Fajar. "Pemalsuan Surat Dalam Arti Formil dan Materil Beserta Akibat Hukumnya." Pleno Jure 10, no. 2 (2021): 766–775. DOI: https://doi.org/10.37541/plenojure.v10i2.575.

    1. Conference Proceedings: Last Name, First Name. "Paper Title." Paper presented at Conference Name, Location, Month Day, Year.

    Example:

    Templin, Gary. "Creation Stories of the Middle East." Paper presented at Northwestern Annual Conference, Evanston, IL, April 26, 2000.

    1. Book Chapter: Last Name, First Name. "Chapter Title." In Book Title, edited by Editor First Name Last Name, Page Range. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year.

    Example:

    Gould, Glenn. "Streisand as Schwarzkopf." In The Glenn Gould Reader, edited by Tim Page, 308–311. New York: Vintage Books, 1984.

    1. Internet Source: Author Name or Sponsor. "Web Page Title." Last modified / Access date Month Day, Year. URL.

    Example:

    Rahim, Muh. Ibnu Fajar. "Waktu Gugurnya Permohonan Pra Peradilan." Accessed March 31, 2023. https://kumparan.com/muh-ibnu-fajar-rahim/waktu-gugurnya-permohonan-pra-peradilan-1zMEeNPekn3.

    1. Newspaper/Magazine: Last Name, First Name. "Article Title." Newspaper Name, Publication Month Day, Year.

    Example:

    Yardley, Jim, and Simon Romero. "Liberation Theology Gets Second Look in Pope Francis' Focus on Poor." Sydney Morning Herald, May 30, 2015.

    1. Lecture Notes: Last Name, First Name. "Lecture Title." Lecture Notes, Institution Name, Month Day, Year.

    Example:

    MacBride, Timothy. "Jesus' Ethical Teaching." Lecture Notes, Morling College, May 20, 2014.

    1. Audio-Visual Media: Last Name, First Name, dir. Resource Title. Place of Publication: Studio, Year.

    Example:

    Gibson, Mel, dir. The Passion of the Christ. Pyrmont, NSW: Warner Home Video, 2004.

    1. Author Biography must provide a concise professional biography (approximately 100–300 words) accompanied by a formal photograph with a yellow background.