Author Guidelines

These guidelines apply to all submissions to Insolvation. Manuscripts not aligned with these requirements may be returned for technical correction before peer review.

1. Scope and Article Categories

Insolvation publishes high-quality scholarship in insolvency, restructuring, bankruptcy, distressed finance, cross-border insolvency, and related legal-policy issues. The journal also welcomes submissions where valuation is directly connected to insolvency or restructuring law and process.

  • Original Article
  • Doctrinal & Comparative Legal Analysis
  • Policy & Reform Paper
  • Case Note & Legislative Commentary
  • Practice-Oriented Insight
  • Valuation and Insolvency Interface Analysis
  • Book Review
  • Editorial Article

2. Core Submission Conditions

  1. The manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere.
  2. All listed authors meet authorship criteria and approve submission.
  3. Author order is final and agreed by all co-authors.
  4. All required permissions, approvals, and source-attribution duties are obtained.
  5. Disclosures (funding, conflicts, AI usage, permissions, and data-related statements where relevant) are complete and accurate.

3. Manuscript Preparation Requirements

3.1 Language and Structure
Manuscript must be in clear academic English. Use the applicable Insolvation article template. Include mandatory elements where relevant: title, abstract, keywords, body sections, conclusion, references.

3.2 Title, Abstract, Keywords
Title should be precise and informative. Abstract should summarize objective, method/approach, findings, implications. Keywords: 3–8 terms.

3.3 Word Count and Sections
Follow category-specific word limits. At least one relevant manuscript section must be selected and filled.

3.4 Citation and References
Follow Insolvation citation style (OSCOLA-aligned legal citation practice unless otherwise notified). Verify all citations and authorities.

3.5 Tables/Figures
Provide table and figure counts separately. Use clear labels and source attributions where required.

4. Ethical and Transparency Declarations (Mandatory)

All declarations below are mandatory. If not relevant, write NOT APPLICABLE.

  1. Funding Statement
  2. Conflict of Interest Statement
  3. Originality / Exclusivity Declaration
  4. Data Availability / Editor Cooperation Declaration
  5. Permissions / Institutional Approval Declaration
  6. Policy Agreement Declaration
  7. AI Tool Usage Declaration

5. Personal Data and Submission Responsibility

Authors must not include unnecessary personal data or sensitive personal data in manuscripts, appendices, datasets, evidentiary annexures, images, or supporting files. Where a submission contains personal data relating to another person, the submitting author is responsible for ensuring there is an appropriate legal basis, permission, consent, or other valid justification for that disclosure and that unnecessary identifying material has been removed or redacted where possible.

Authors should review the journal's Privacy Notice before submission. If a manuscript, annexure, or supporting file contains personal data that may create legal, ethical, or confidentiality concerns, authors should flag that issue clearly for the editors at submission stage.

6. AI Usage Policy

If AI tools are used, authors must disclose usage clearly. AI tools must not be used to fabricate facts, citations, legal authorities, or core conclusions. Authors remain fully responsible for accuracy and integrity.

7. Author Information Requirements

At least one author is mandatory. For each author: full name, qualification, affiliation, city/country, email, ORCID (recommended). A corresponding author must be designated.

8. Cover Letter and Title Page

Submission package should include a Cover Letter and a Title Page with article and author details. The Insolvation workflow can auto-generate both from structured inputs.

9. Standardised Templates (Mandatory)

All articles must be prepared strictly using the applicable Insolvation standardised template. Submissions that do not follow the required template structure may be returned for technical correction before editorial review.

10. Peer Review and Editorial Process

  • Technical screening
  • Editorial screening
  • Peer review and revision
  • Final editorial decision

11. Plagiarism and Integrity Screening

Submissions may be screened for overlap/similarity. Inappropriate overlap, fabricated data/citations, or manipulated content may lead to rejection or post-publication action.

12. Open Access, Copyright, and Licensing

Licensing and copyright terms apply as published in Insolvation policy pages and article metadata.

13. Post-Acceptance and Proofing

Authors must review proofs promptly. Proof-stage changes are limited to policy-compliant corrections.

14. Appeals, Complaints, and Privacy Queries

Authors may submit a reasoned appeal or complaint to the editorial office with supporting details. Privacy or data-handling queries should be routed through the official contact page using the subject line Privacy / DPDP Request where applicable.