IMAC Review is a peer-reviewed law journal committed to advancing scholarship and professional discourse on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in accordance with international standards and academic practices. The journal serves as a scholarly platform for academics, practitioners, policymakers, and researchers to critically examine developments in mediation, arbitration, conciliation, and other ADR mechanisms at national and international levels. Through rigorous research and ethical scholarship, IMAC Review promotes comparative analysis, institutional reforms, and policy-oriented dialogue aimed at strengthening efficient, accessible, and globally aligned dispute resolution frameworks.
ABOUT THE JOURNAL
IMAC Review welcomes original research articles, case comments, legislative analyses, policy papers, and book reviews that advance informed discourse and practical reform in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution through Mediation and Arbitration.
As a scholarly platform, IMAC Review brings together academics, judges, legal practitioners, arbitrators, mediators, policymakers, and researchers to critically examine contemporary developments in national and international dispute resolution frameworks. The Journal encourages comparative legal analysis, institutional innovation, procedural reforms, and theoretical contributions that enhance efficiency, fairness, and accessibility in the administration of justice.
Through rigorous research, ethical publication standards, and a commitment to intellectual excellence, IMAC Review aims to contribute meaningfully to strengthen rule of law values, and support the harmonization of dispute resolution practices at both domestic and international levels.
FOCUS AND SCOPE
The Journal particularly welcomes scholarly contributions in the following areas:
- International Commercial Arbitration
- Investment Arbitration and Investor–State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)
- Mediation and Conciliation (domestic and cross-border)
- Institutional and Ad Hoc Arbitration Frameworks
- Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards (including comparative perspectives)
- Public Policy, Government ADR, and Regulatory Dispute Resolution
- Procedural Reform, Legislative Developments, and Institutional Innovations
- Ethics, Confidentiality, Impartiality, and Due Process in ADR
- ADR in Commercial, Corporate, Construction, Banking, Energy, and International Trade Disputes.
The Journal also encourages interdisciplinary research that connects dispute resolution with:
- International Law
- Commercial and Corporate Law
- Constitutional and Administrative Law
- Human Rights Law
- Law and Economics
- Technology and Digital Governance
- Public Policy and Public Administration
MISSION
IMAC Review seeks to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of peaceful, efficient, and equitable settlement of disputes worldwide, reinforcing the principles of rule of law, procedural integrity, and access to justice. In line with these commitments, journal has mission to:
- Promoting robust and critical academic discourse on contemporary and emerging issues in mediation, arbitration, and related ADR mechanisms.
- Bridging the gap between ADR theory and practice by integrating scholarly research with professional and institutional experience.
- Providing evidence-based recommendations to support legislative reform, procedural innovation, and policy development in dispute resolution.
- Strengthening institutional dispute resolution frameworks at national and international levels through comparative and analytical scholarship.
- Encouraging global and comparative perspectives that foster harmonization, efficiency, and fairness in dispute resolution systems.
TYPES OF CONTRIBUTIONS
Subject to a stringent double-blind review procedure to uphold standards of academic excellence, authenticity, methodological soundness, and substantive contribution to the field of dispute resolution, IMAC Review invites original and unpublished submissions in the following categories:
- Scholarly research papers
- Analytical case notes and judicial commentaries
- Statutory and regulatory evaluations
- Critical book assessments
- Cross-jurisdictional and comparative examinations
- Professional perspectives and practice-oriented commentaries
COMMITMENT TO QUALITY
IMAC Review uphold the highest standards of scholarly publishing and editorial integrity. The Journal is dedicated to maintaining credibility, transparency, and excellence throughout the publication process.
Our quality framework includes:
- A rigorous double-blind peer review system to ensure impartial evaluation and scholarly merit.
- Strict adherence to recognized publication ethics and research integrity standards.
- Comprehensive plagiarism detection and originality verification prior to review and publication.
- Clear and accountable editorial governance and review procedures.
- An internationally diverse network of contributors, reviewers, and editorial board members to foster global perspectives and inclusivity.
