Introduction to the Macau Journal of Global Legal Studies (MJGLS)
Welcome to the Macau Journal of Global Legal Studies (MJGLS), an innovative academic platform at the forefront of the dynamic field of global legal studies. In an era defined by unprecedented interconnectedness and rapid globalization, the study of law transcends traditional boundaries, encompassing complex intersections of culture, politics, economics, and technology domestically, transnationally and internationally. The MJGLS comes out as a lighthouse for this evolving landscape, dedicated to fostering scholarly dialogues and contributing to the future of legal scholarship.
The field of global legal studies is a vibrant tapestry of diverse perspectives, grappling with contemporary challenges and opportunities in an ever-changing world. The MJGLS, is committed to exploring these complexities, offering a space for rigorous analysis, interdisciplinary exchanges, and innovative thinking. From domestic and comparative legal systems to international law, from transnational governance to human rights discourse, from legal theory to legal practice, the journal strives to serve as a hub for cutting-edge research and thought-provoking insights.
As we embark on this journey, we invite scholars, practitioners, and research students from around the globe to join us in our pursuit of knowledge, understanding and scholarship. Through collaborative engagement and rigorous scholarship, we aim to contribute to the advancement of legal research and discourse, promote cross-cultural understanding, and navigate the future of law in a technology-driven world.
We are excited to embark on this venture and look forward to the diverse perspectives and groundbreaking research that will define the MJGLS. Together, let us explore the frontiers of law, challenge conventional wisdom, and chart a course towards a more just and equitable future.
Macau Journal of Global Legal Studies
The Faculty of Law of the University of Macau is pleased to announce the launch of the Macau Journal of Global Legal Studies (MJGLS). With the aim of forging an academic community of global legal studies, MJGLS welcomes original full-length research articles, short reflections and book reviews on topics in relation to global legal studies. Regular issues are published yearly in the month of December. We also plan to publish special issues based on proposals received from scholars. The special issues can be based on themes, events or symposia. Authors published in MJGLS can expect enhanced visibility, as both the editorial team and the University are dedicated to actively promoting its publication.
Submission Guidelines:
- Submissions should present original research contributions or scholarly articles that have not been previously published or are not under review elsewhere.
- Submissions should include an abstract of 200 words and five key words.
- Papers must adhere to the prescribed formatting guidelines (citation style: OSCOLA) and word limits (normally no longer than 13000 words for research articles, no longer than 5000 words for short reflections, between 1500-2000 words for book reviews. The word limits include footnotes).
- All submissions, including invited submissions, will undergo a double-blind peer-review process.
- Authors are kindly requested to submit their papers electronically (in Microsoft Word) via email to: irischeang@um.edu.mo / or our online platform.
- Submissions should be in the English language (Authors, particularly those whose first language is not English, may wish to have their English-language manuscripts checked by a native speaker before submission.)
Selection Process:
- After initial editorial assessment, authors are informed within four weeks of submission whether their submission proceeds to peer-review.
- MJGLS may make suggestions to authors for changes before sending their submission to reviewers.
- Selected articles are anonymized and sent to two independent experts for peer-review.
- When peer-review is completed, MJGLS informs authors of their final decision.
We look forward to receiving your submissions and fostering vibrant discussions within the global legal studies community.
Io Cheng TONG
Editor-in-Chief, MJGLS
Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Macau
Style Sheet
The Macau Journal of Global Legal Studies (MJGLS) invites publications in English language and recommends authors to use one of the recognized legal citation styles, such as OSCOLA – The Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (https://www.law.ox.ac.uk/oscola). As a supplementary rule, authors can also adopt the following general style for the citation of the most common sources:
Layout and Style
It is recommended to use the journal’s template. The journal prefers footnotes to endnotes. In addition to the author(s)’s name(s), the article must provide a concise and comprehensible main title of no more than 40 characters (including blanks).
It also needs to feature a short abstract of approx. 250 words in a single paragraph. The abstract should be followed by a number of a maximum of 6 keywords. The manuscript should also be divided in sections and/or subsections if necessary.
References
As a general rule, the journal is flexible as to the exact citation style or referencing system chosen. However, it emphasises the importance of the consistency, meaning that once a particular style has been chosen, it must strictly be adhered to throughout the entire manuscript at all times.
The following referencing styles are recommended.
Books
The citation of books should feature the following information: full name of the author(s), title, edition (place of publication: publisher, year of publication) and page number(s).
Example:
Werner F. Menski, Comparative Law Global Context, 1st ed. (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2006) at 10(-22).
Book Chapters
The citation of book chapters should feature the following information: first and last name of the author(s), title of the chapter, editor(s), title, volume, edition (place of publication: publisher, year of publication) page range and page number(s).
Example:
Philip Schofield, “A Defence of Jeremy Bentham’s Critique of Natural Rights” in Xiaobo Zhai and Michael Quinn (eds.), Bentham’s Theory of Law and Public Opinion, vol. 1, 1st ed. (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2014) 208 at 210.
Articles
The citation of journal articles should feature the following information: first and last name of the author(s), title of the article, year, volume (issue), name of journal, first page (of article) followed by cited page number(s).
Example:
Xingzhong Yu, “Legal Pragmatism in the People's Republic of China” (1989) 3(1) Journal of Chinese Law 29 at 32.
Electronic Articles (Online First)
The citation of journal articles should feature the following information: first and last name of the author(s), title of the article, year, volume (issue), name of journal, first page (of article) followed by cited page number(s).
Example:
Rostam J. Neuwirth, “The UNESCO Underwater Cultural Heritage Convention in Asia” (2023) Cultural Trends, https://doi.org/10.1080/09548963.2023.2276945
Newspaper Articles
The citation of a newspaper article should include: first and last name of the author, title of the article, name of the newspaper (date) first page followed by cited page number(s).
Example:
Rui Pastorin, “UM Hosts University Alliance’s Annual Meeting”, The Macau Daily Post (29 March 2023), https://www.macaupostdaily.com/article17381.html.
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