About Editorial Board:
The HILSR L. Rev. has an Editorial Board composed of Faculty members of HILSR. The composition of the Board is be as follows:
• Editor-in-Chief: Dean, HILSR, Jamia Hamdard (Ex-officio).
• Managing Editor: 1 Faculty Member in the Regular Service of Jamia Hamdard. (Nominated by Vice Chancellor, Jamia Hamdard).
• Co-Editor: Upto 4 Faculty Members (Nominated by Dean, HILSR).
HILSR Editorial Board (w.e.f. August 4, 2024).
| S. No. | Member | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. (Dr.) Saleena K. Basheer Dean, HILSR School of Law, Jamia Hamdard | Editor-in-Chief (Ex-Officio) |
| 2 | Dr. Abhishek Gupta Assistant Professor, HILSR School of Law, Jamia Hamdard | Managing Editor |
| 3 | Dr. Meher Fatima Assistant Professor, HILSR School of Law, Jamia Hamdard | Co-Editor |
| 4 | Dr. Iram Khan Assistant Professor, HILSR School of Law, Jamia Hamdard | Co-Editor |
The Board is responsible for the following:
1. Editorial Oversight: The Board shall provide overall leadership and direction to the HILSR L. Rev. They shall set the journal’s goals, editorial policies, and publication schedule.
2. Article Selection: The Board members shall be responsible for reviewing and selecting articles for publication. They shall assess submissions for quality, relevance, and contribution to legal scholarship.
3. Peer Review Management: The Board shall oversee the peer review process, ensuring that submissions are sent for review by subject matter experts or blind peer reviewers. They shall manage the review process to maintain rigorous academic standards.
4. Editing and Proofreading: The Board members shall supervise the editing and proofreading of selected articles to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to the journal's style and standards.
5. Publication Decisions: The Board shall make final decisions on which articles to publish, taking into account the recommendations of peer reviewers and the overall alignment with the journal’s mission.
6. Conflict Resolution: In cases of conflicts or disputes during the review or publication process, the Board shall serve as a neutral authority to resolve issues and maintain fairness and transparency.
7. Author Communication: The Board shall communicate with authors throughout the submission, review, and publication process, providing guidance and addressing any queries or concerns.
8. Quality Control: The Board shall ensure that the journal maintains high-quality content, adheres to ethical publishing practices, and upholds academic integrity.
9. Budget Management: The Board shall be responsible for managing the journal’s finances, including budgeting for publication costs and seeking funding or sponsorships when necessary.
10. Editorial Integrity: The Board shall maintain the journal’s editorial integrity by avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to ethical publishing standards.
11. Peer Reviewer Selection: The Board shall select and appoint External peer reviewers who have expertise in specific legal areas relevant to submitted articles.