Submission Guidelines – TechPolicyLaw.org

1. Scope & Content Focus

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Submissions should provide clear, insightful analysis at the intersection of technology, law, and public policy.

Topics may include:

​a. Any area related to deep-tech or emerging technologies

b. Legal reforms, regulatory frameworks, and government policies shaping the tech sector

c. Case studies, jurisprudence, comparative perspectives, or policy commentary

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2. Who May Submit

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Open to academics, legal practitioners, policymakers, journalists, researchers, and industry professionals.

Contributions may take the form of essays, commentaries, opinion pieces, or short research articles.

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3. Submission Types & Length

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Commentaries / Blog-style posts: 800–1,500 words

Analytical essays: 1,500–3,000 words

Longer submissions may be considered if they add substantial value.

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4. Formatting & File Guidelines

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Submit as a Word document (.doc/.docx) or PDF.

Use standard formatting: 12-point Times New Roman, 1" margins, clear headings.

Footnotes for citations (Bluebook, OSCOLA, or another consistent academic style).

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5. Submission Requirements

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Each submission must include:

Full name and contact email

Professional affiliation or designation

Short author bio (2–3 lines)

Title of the submission

Abstract (100 words) or summary

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6. Use of AI Tools

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If AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) were used, authors must disclose:

- The tool(s) used

- The purpose (drafting, editing, research assistance, etc.)

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7. Originality & Prior Publication

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Submissions must be original and unpublished elsewhere.

Posting on non-archival repositories (e.g., SSRN, arXiv) is acceptable with disclosure.

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8. Review & Editorial Process

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Submissions are reviewed for relevance, originality, and clarity.

Authors will be notified of editorial decisions, generally within 2–4 weeks.

Editors may make light edits for readability, style, or formatting before publication.

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9. Publication & Licensing

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Authors retain copyright.

By submitting, authors grant TechPolicyLaw.org a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute their work.

Posts initially carried on the TechPolicyLaw may be cross-posted on other websites or in print without prior permission. However, this is subject to the condition that the cross-posting prominently carries wording to the effect that the material was “first published on the TechPolicyLaw (https://techpolicylaw.org)”.

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10. How to Submit

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Submit via the form at techpolicylaw.org/submissions.

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