AIADR Journal of International ADR Forum

1. Articles should be submitted to [ aiadr.editor@aiadr.world ].
   
   
2. Articles must be originally authored and free from all copyright violation and plagiarism. If articles contain material which is someone else’s copyright, the unrestricted permission of the copyright owner must be obtained and evidence of this submitted with the article.
   
   
3. If an author wishes to submit his/her article which has been published elsewhere, it must be accompanied with permission or supporting document from the original publisher (if any).
   
   
4. Submission to the AIADR Newsletter/Journal is taken as a continuing representation that the article is not under consideration by any other journal at the time of submission. The Editorial Board will not consider for publication articles which are at the time of submission, under consideration elsewhere.
   
   
5. Topics should be related to the Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) forum, including scholarly piece, book review and commentary on recent ADR events.
   
   
6. Hyperlink citation is required for Newsletter publication and OSCOLA referencing style is required for Journal publication.
   
   
7. Articles may include graphs or other visual illustrations, including photographs.
   
   
8. Name of author(s) must be included in full, together with country of residence and name of firm/company/university. A short biography and professional headshot (with plain background) of the author(s) may also be included.
   
   
9. A maximum of 3 authors is allowed to co-author an article.
   
   
10. Articles must not exceed 3000 words for Newsletter, and between 3,000 – 10,000 words for Journal. The Editorial Sub-Committee will accept submissions exceeding 3,000 words for the Newsletter or 10,000 words for the Journal only in exceptional cases.
    
    
11. Articles are welcome to be authored in dual language (ie. Native language and English translation).
    
    
12. Articles which missed the deadline for upcoming publication would be considered for the next available issue. The Editorial Subcommittee cannot guarantee publications.
    
    
13. Submissions shall be accompanied by completed and signed “Authors Undertaking and Declaration Form” before it can be accepted for review.
    
    
14. Articles should be submitted in Microsoft Word file, using the following typesetting format for the whole article:

• Font Size : 12
• Font Style : Arial Nova
• Single Spaced
• Justified
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The AIADR Journal of International ADR Forum (hereinafter referred to as “the Journal”) accepts manuscripts for review under the following ethical guidelines:

1. Originality and Prior Publication:

• The manuscript must be the author’s original work.
• It should not have been previously published and should not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. (If an author wishes to submit his/her article which has been published elsewhere, it must be accompanied with permission or supporting document from the original publisher)

2. Content Integrity:

• The manuscript must not contain anything abusive, defamatory, libelous, obscene, objectionable, misleading, or deceptive or likely to mislead or deceive.

3. Publication Fees and Royalties:

• There is no fee for publication, and authors will not receive any royalties for publication.

The AIADR Journal of International ADR Forum is a peer-reviewed international journal dedicated to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. We have a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism, copyright infringement, or any other malpractices in publication, and view these issues with utmost seriousness.

The Journal actively protects the rights of authors and will promptly investigate claims of copyright infringement, plagiarism, publication malpractice, or misuse of published material. If an article is found to contain plagiarism or third-party copyright material without proper permission or acknowledgment, the AIADR Journal reserves the right to take appropriate actions to address the situation. This may include, but is not limited to, publishing corrections, clarifications, retractions, and apologies.

To uphold the highest ethical standards, all contributors to the publication process, including authors, reviewers, and members of the editorial team, are expected to fully adhere to our publication ethics and malpractice policy.

1. Duties of Authors

Authors submitting articles to the Journal affirm that:

• The manuscript is originally authored and free from any copyright violation or plagiarism. If the article includes material that is copyrighted by someone else, it is essential to obtain unrestricted permission from the copyright owner, and evidence of this must be submitted along with the article.

• Submission to the AIADR Newsletter/Journal is taken as a continuing representation that the manuscript is not under consideration by any other journal at the time of submission. The Editorial Board will not consider for publication articles which are at the time of submission, under consideration elsewhere.

• The manuscript is free from plagiarism, and proper citation has been provided for all sources.

• If an author identifies a substantial error or inaccuracy in their published work, it is the author’s responsibility to promptly inform the journal editors and collaborate with them to retract or rectify the manuscript.

• The manuscript must not contain anything abusive, defamatory, libelous, obscene, objectionable, misleading, or deceptive or likely to mislead or deceive.
  
  

2. Duties of Editors & Reviewers (Editorial Sub-Committee)

The Editorial Sub-Committee (ESC) plays a pivotal role of maintaining the quality and integrity of the Journal and shall act as the reviewers of all articles submitted. The current members of the ESC can be found above. The ESC shall also act as the main editorial body of the AIADR with the chairperson as the “Chief Editor”. The ESC holds exclusive authority for the evaluation and approval of content and articles to be accepted and published. 

 The ESC affirm that:

• ESC members must treat any manuscripts received for review with the utmost confidentiality. They should not disclose or discuss the content of the manuscripts with others unless authorized by the Editor (The Secretariat). Respecting the confidentiality of the peer-review process is essential to ensure the integrity and fairness of the evaluation.

• ESC members are required to disclose any conflicts of interest related to the research and/or the authors. If a conflict exists, ESC members should refrain from reviewing the submission. Maintaining objectivity and fairness is crucial in providing constructive feedback to authors.

• ESC members are expected to provide objective and constructive evaluations of the manuscripts. While assessing the work, they should avoid personal criticism of the author and express their views clearly, supporting them with relevant arguments. Constructive feedback from ESC members contributes to the improvement of the manuscript.

• It is important for ESC members to inform the Editor (The Secretariat) promptly if they are unable to complete a review within the stipulated time. If necessary, the editor (The Secretariat) will ask another member of the ESC to take over the review process. Timely reviews by ESC members are essential for maintaining the efficiency of the publication process.

• ESC members have a responsibility to report any breaches of publication ethics or instances of malpractice discovered during the review process. This ensures that ethical standards are upheld, and appropriate actions can be taken to address any concerns.
  
  

3. Duties of Support Staff (The Secretariat)

The Secretariat will designate 2 full time staff to be support staff of the journal. As support staff, they will have the following duties:

• The Secretariat is responsible for ensuring the overall integrity and quality of the Journal.

• The Secretariat will be the contact person and the middle man between the authors and the editors

• The Secretariat must maintain the confidentiality of the review process and protect the identity of reviewers.

• The Secretariat must address any allegation of malpractice and escalate it to the Editorial Sub-Committee for a review and final decision.

• The Secretariat is tasked with providing guidance to authors on ethical issues and publication standards.

• The Secretariat is responsible for all logistical task with regards to the publication of the journal which includes but not limited to formatting & publication of the journal.

Here is the peer review process for the AIADR Journal of International ADR:

1. Authors initiate the submission process by sending their manuscripts via email to editor@aiadr.wolrd . The Secretariat promptly acknowledges the receipt of submitted manuscripts within 1 to 3 days and sends the author the declaration form to be filled.
   
   
2. The Secretariat conducts an internal review to ensure that the submitted manuscripts align with the journal’s Submission Guidelines. If a manuscript meets the criteria, it advances to the next stage and is sent to the Editorial Sub-Committee (ESC) for further evaluation and peer review.
   
   
3. The journal employs a double-blind review process, wherein the reviewers remain unaware of the authors’ identities, and vice versa. Manuscripts undergo a double-blind review process by a single reviewer from the Editorial Sub-Committee.

   *Note: The AIADR Journal exclusively accepts submissions on the topic of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), and ESC members are subject matter experts in the field of ADR.
   
   

4. The selected ESC reviewer meticulously evaluates the manuscript, providing detailed feedback. The ESC then formulates a recommendation, indicating whether the manuscript should be accepted, rejected, or if amendments (either major or minor) are required.
   
   
5. The Secretariat communicates the review outcome to the author via email. If accepted, the manuscript progresses to the publication phase. In cases where revisions are needed, the author receives relevant reviewer comments and suggested amendments.
   
   
6. Authors are given the opportunity to revise their manuscripts based on the provided feedback. For manuscripts requiring major revisions, the amended version is sent back to the same ESC reviewer. The ESC reviews the amended manuscript to verify that it meets the journal’s publication standards. Once approved, the manuscript is scheduled for publication.
   
   
7. The entire review process typically spans 5 to 9 weeks, and authors are kept informed at various stages, ensuring transparency and providing updates on the status of their submissions.

1. In submitting a manuscript to the AIADR Journal of International ADR Forum, authors hereby agree to a full transfer of copyright to the Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution (AIADR). Authors further confirm that their contribution does not contain infringing, libelous, obscene, or other unlawful matter.
   
   
2. By submitting the manuscript, authors grant AIADR the exclusive right to publish the article in any medium owned by AIADR, including but not limited to the AIADR Journal, Newsletter, or AIADR website. AIADR is also granted the right to reproduce and/or distribute (including the abstract) worldwide in printed, electronic, or any other medium, whether now known or hereafter devised, and in all languages.
   
   
3. Authors acknowledge that AIADR has the right to use any images from the article on the cover of the Journal and/or in any marketing materials.
   
   
4. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, intranet, Dropbox, OneDrive, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or otherwise, including but not limited to photocopying, scanning, and recording, without the prior written permission of the AIADR.