Author Guidelines

This electronic scientific publication is a peer-reviewed practical and scientific journal published in English, encompassing all fields of legal specialization.

1. General Requirements for Submitted Materials

• Volume: depending on the type of scientific work, between 20,000 and 30,000 characters including spaces (approximately 10–15 pages).
• Page Size and Orientation: A4 format, portrait orientation.
• Margins: left: 3 cm; right: 1.5 cm; top and bottom: 2 cm.
• Font and Spacing: Times New Roman, 14pt, black color. Line spacing: 1.5.
• Originality and Exclusivity: the article submitted to the journal must not have been previously published in any print or electronic publication and must have undergone a plagiarism check using specialized plagiarism detection software. According to the results of the originality check, the article must have an originality score of at least 65 %.

2. Structural Composition and Formatting of the Article

Articles shall be structured and formatted in strict compliance with the following sequence:

• the specific field of legal science (e.g., "12.00.08 – Criminal Law; Criminal Executive Law");
• the author’s ORCID identifier.

ARTICLE TITLE
(in capital letters, bold font)

Information about the Author(s):

• Full name: surname, first name, patronymic (strictly in accordance with an official identity document);
• Academic degree and rank (if applicable);
• Affiliation: place of employment or study (full institutional name);
• Position held;
• Email address and contact telephone number.

Abstract (a cohesive text of 100–250 words, comprehensively reflecting the relevance, purpose, methodology, key findings, and conclusions of the research).

Keywords: (6–8 core concepts and terms contextualizing the subject matter).

Important Note: All the aforementioned preliminary information (title, author details, abstract, and keywords) must be sequentially provided in both Uzbek and Russian.

MAIN TEXT OF THE ARTICLE

3. Guidelines for the Article Title

The title must comprehensively reflect the core substance of the article and remain free from generic or ambiguous expressions. Written in a scholarly style, the title should clearly articulate the research problem and the proposed solution. It is recommended that the title contain no more than 10–12 words, and include no more than 1–2 keywords. The use of universally recognized abbreviations is permissible.

4. Requirements for the Abstract

The text of the abstract shall be compiled as a single, cohesive paragraph without indentation, and must incorporate the following elements:

• the relevance of the research subject matter and topic;
• the applied scientific methodology;
• a concise summary of the primary findings obtained;
• the field of practical application for the research findings;
• concluding remarks.

It is strictly prohibited to duplicate the article title verbatim, use direct extracts from the main text, include abbreviations, or provide citations to sources within the abstract.

5. Rules for Selecting Keywords

Keywords constitute the semantic core of a scholarly work, enabling the article to be efficiently indexed and located within information retrieval systems. The number of keywords should range between 6 and 8, arranged systematically from general to specific concepts. The use of artificially constructed terms (neologisms), overly lengthy phrases, or tautological sequences of synonymous words is highly discouraged.

6. Logical Structure of the Scholarly Text

The main text of the article shall be structured in accordance with the following logical sections:

1. Introduction:

• the contemporary relevance and significance of the research topic;
• the explicit objective of the article and the rationale behind the scholarly problem sought to be resolved;
• a concise analysis of prior research conducted on the subject matter (literature review).

2. Materials and Methods:

• a comprehensive description of the research process;
• the justification and rationale behind the selected scientific methods, methodology, and objects of research.

3. Results:

• the dynamics of change regarding the variables of the research object, alongside the conclusions derived therefrom;
• the acquired scientific and practical outcomes, coupled with an analytical assessment of their reliability and efficacy.

4. Discussion:

• the author’s subjective analysis and evaluation of the obtained data, including the affirmation or refutation of arguments;
• the identification and disclosure of scholarly impediments and challenges encountered during the research process;
• a comparative analysis of diverse methods, alongside a benchmarking of this study’s outcomes against the findings of other research works.

5. Conclusion:

• the definitive conclusions and practical recommendations formulated by the author based on the outcomes of the research.

Note: The utilization of statutory instruments (regulatory legal acts), official statistical indicators, diagrams, and graphical representations serves to substantiate and reinforce the evidentiary basis of the scholarly work.

7. Formatting Guidelines for Figures and Tables

• Figures: the title shall be center-aligned (e.g., "Figure. Title of the figure" or "Figure 1. Title of the figure"). Font: Times New Roman, 12pt, dark color. If the article contains only a single figure, it shall not be numbered.
• Tables: the word "Table" shall be aligned to the right margin of the page, while the title of the table shall be centered (e.g., "Table. Title of the table" or "Table 1. Title of the table"). The text within the table shall be formatted in Times New Roman, 10pt. If the article contains only a single table, it shall not be numbered.

8. Requirements for the Reference List

• Relevance: it is highly recommended to rely on scholarly literature published within the last 5 to 10 years.
• Number of Sources: the article must include citations to a minimum of 10–20 bibliographic references.
• Foreign Sources: at least 50 percent of the sources in the comprehensive reference list must comprise scholarly works in foreign languages, with at least 30 percent of those indexed in international databases such as Web of Science or Scopus.
• Citation Formatting: in-text citations shall be enclosed in square brackets, indicating the source number and the specific page(s) (e.g., [4, p. 151]). The reference list shall be compiled in the chronological order of appearance within the text (not in alphabetical order).
• Official Documents: references to official legislative and regulatory instruments shall be cited fully within the text, including their comprehensive title, enactment date, and registration number; such legal acts shall not be included in the bibliographic reference list.

Reference List

In accordance with international standards, the reference list shall be transliterated into the Latin alphabet and presented under the heading "References". It is highly recommended to utilize the online service translit.ru for the execution of the transliteration process.

Books and Monographs:

Jackson, L.M. (2019). The psychology of prejudice: From attitudes to social action (2nd ed.). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000168-000

Journal Articles:

Davronov A.B. Oʻzbekiston Respublikasida sud-huquq islohotlarining dolzarb masalalari [Topical issues of judicial and legal reforms in the Republic of Uzbekistan]. Oʻzbekiston qonunchiligi tahlili – Uzbek Law Review, 2023, no. 2, pp. 24-31.

Davronov A.B., Karimova D.A., Sobirov A.A. Elektron dalillarning jinoyat protsessida isbot kuchi [Evidentiary value of electronic evidence in criminal proceedings]. Yuridik fanlar axborotnomasi – Bulletin of Legal Sciences, 2022, vol. 6, no. 4, pp. 45-53.

Qodirova M.M. Sud ekspertizasi tayinlash va oʻtkazishning protsessual tartibi [Procedural order of appointment and conduct of forensic examination]. Oʻzbekiston Respublikasi Oliy sudi axborotnomasi, 2021, no. 1, pp. 15-20.

Dissertations and Thesis Abstracts:

Davronov A.B. Sud hokimiyati mustaqilligini taʼminlashning konstitutsiyaviy-huquqiy asoslari [Constitutional and legal foundations of ensuring the independence of the judiciary]. DSc diss. Toshkent, Sudyalar oliy maktabi, 2020, 312 p.

Azizov N.N. Korrupsiyaga qarshi kurashishda jamoatchilik nazoratining roli [The role of public control in combating corruption]. PhD abstract. Toshkent, Oʻzbekiston Respublikasi IIV Akademiyasi, 2019, 28 p.

Conference Proceedings and Collected Papers:

Davronov A.B. Sunʼiy intellektning sud qarorlarini qabul qilishga taʼsiri [Impact of artificial intelligence on judicial decision-making]. “Raqamli davrda odil sudlov: muammolar va istiqbollar” xalqaro ilmiy-amaliy konferensiyasi materiallari. Toshkent, 2024, pp. 112-117.

Abdullaeva G.N. Voyaga yetmaganlar jinoyatchiligining kriminologik tavsifi [Criminological characteristics of juvenile delinquency]. “Huquqbuzarliklar profilaktikasi va probatsiya faoliyati” ilmiy maqolalar toʻplami. Toshkent, Oʻzbekiston Respublikasi IIV Akademiyasi, 2022, pp. 78-85.

Electronic and Internet Sources:

Oʻzbekiston Respublikasi Prezidenti huzuridagi Statistika agentligi. 2023-yil uchun jinoyatchilik holati toʻgʻrisida hisobot [Report on the state of crime for 2023]. Available at: https://stat.uz/uz/hisobotlar/2023-jinoyatchilik (accessed: 10.02.2024).

Oʻzbekiston Respublikasi Oliy Majlisi Qonunchilik palatasi. “Sudlar toʻgʻrisida”gi Oʻzbekiston Respublikasi Qonuni loyihasi [Draft Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On Courts"]. Available at: https://parliament.gov.uz/uz/lawprojects (accessed: 05.03.2024).

Articles with a DOI (Examples from International Journals):

Chen L., Wang Y. Judicial independence and economic growth: Evidence from a natural experiment. Journal of Law and Economics, 2021, vol. 64, no. 3, pp. 501-528. doi: 10.1086/712345.

(Note: Articles with an international DOI shall be cited in their original English form, as they are originally published in the Latin script. The aforementioned sources have been developed for illustrative purposes.)