Editorial Guidelines

ELGI provides a robust framework to ensure consistency and academic rigor across the interconnected fields of law and economic policy.

1. Submission and Initial Evaluation

• Scope: Applied Economics, International Law, Public Policy, and Governance frameworks.

• Plagiarism: Strict adherence to the 15% similarity limit.

• Formatting: Must include a structured abstract, keywords, and legal citations in a recognized academic style.

• Licensing: Published under CC BY-NC 4.0.

2. Peer Review Policy

• Integrity: Double-blind review by independent experts in both legal and economic disciplines.

• Selection: Reviewers are chosen for their specific expertise in institutional and policy analysis.

3. Editorial Decision-Making

• Outcomes: Decisions are based on the scholarly merit and the ability of the work to inform governance practice.

• Appeals: Authors may request a review of rejection decisions through the editorial board.

4. Ethical Standards

• Integrity: All research must be free of political bias or institutional lobbying influence.

• Disclosure: Authors must declare any conflicts related to advisory roles or funding sources.

5. Post-Publication Policy

• Action: Immediate retractions for plagiarism or ethical violations discovered after release.

• Preservation: Systematic archiving ensures that policy-relevant research remains accessible.