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Every article published by ECF was accepted for publication by no less than two qualified reviewers as a result of a process of anonymous reviewing (double-blind peer review). The reviewers are independent of the authors and not affiliated with the same institution.

The Journal’s Editors-in-Chief guarantees the proper execution of the peer review process for every article published in the Journal.

Peer review policies for the different sections:

• Complete volume/issue: subject to peer review
• Monographs/essays/articles: subject to peer review
• Introductions, prefaces: no peer review
• Reviews: no peer review
• Editorials: no peer review

The Journal adopts an author-year in-text reference system which requires: (1) in-text citation in the main text in round brackets (Last name publication year, pages), i.e., parenthetical referencing system in body of text; (2) a bibliography in the final part of the contribution, according to the following format: Last name, First name [bulleted] (year). Title. Subtitle. Place: Publisher.

• Ex.: Rossi, M. (1987). The drafting of standards on the use of hydrogen. Venezia: Edizioni Aperte.

The above mentioned in-text reference system applies to scholarly works or articles, while normative or legal cases references should be cited in a footnote.

To ensure scientific accuracy and precise identification of the texts and materials cited, bibliographic references should follow the following guidelines:

• Indication of author’s name in roman alphabet (e.g., pinyin, rōmaji) and in ‘original characters’, e.g., Chinese characters, hangeul or Japanese writing system (i.e., kanji, hiragana, katakana) in square brackets.
• Indication of the title of book or article should be translated into Italian or English, depending on whether the contribution is in Italian or English, while, in square brackets, the transliteration in roman alphabet as well as the tile in ‘original characters’ (e.g., again, Chinese characters, hangeul or Japanese writing system), should be provided.
• Transliteration of journal name in roman alphabet (translation is not required) and in square brackets in ‘original characters’.
• Indication of place of publication as internationally known (Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo, etc.).
• Indication of publishing house in roman alphabet.
• Indication of judgments in compliance with the style adopted in the individual jurisdiction (cf. see specific examples for China and Japan), and providing with the relevant translation into Italian or English of the judicial authority and/or the parties.
• Indication of normative act in Italian or English translation, date of promulgation in round brackets, followed, in square brackets, by a transliteration in roman alphabet and with ‘original characters’ next to it. Add any specific information facilitating the consultation of the normative act.

For the sake of clarity, reference will be made to the legal systems of the People's Republic of China and Japan. Consider these guidelines adoptable, mutatis mutandis, for the other jurisdictions of the East Asian context.

Below examples of citations from scholarly works and provisions of the legal system of the People’s Republic of China and legal systems and entities that use the Chinese language as their official language (so, with due differences [use of traditional Chinese, possibility of non-pinyin phonetic transcription], consider these indications valid for sources from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Singapore):

Citation from manual/book/volume

Lü Pin [吕频] (2011). Report on Domestic Violence Prevention Activities in China [Zhongguo fanjiatingbaoli xingdong baogao, 中国反家庭暴力行动报告]. Beijing: Zhongguo shehui kexue chubanshe.

Journal citation

Xu Liqin [许丽琴] (2009). “Analysis on the Divorce Compensation System” [Lihun sunhai peichang zhidu tanxi, 离婚损害赔偿制度探析]. Faxue zazhi [法学杂志], 30(4), 109-11.

Judgement

Huang XX vs. Zhao XX, civil judgment of first instance, Civil Chamber of the People's Court of the Central District of Jinan City, Shandong Province, no. 2816/2011 [Huang XX on Zhao XX lihun jiufen an (2011) Shi min chuzi di 2816 hao, Shan-dong sheng Jinan shi shizhong qu renmin fayuan, 黄某某诉赵某某离婚纠 纷案, (2011) 市民初字第 2816 号, 山东省济南市市中区人民法院].

Normative act

PRC Marriage Law (1950) [Zhonghua Renmin Gongheguo hunyinfa, 中华人民共和国婚姻法].

Below examples of citations from scholarly works and provisions of the legal system of JAPAN

Textbook citation

Hatoyama H. [鳩山秀夫] (1955). The Principle of Good Faith in the Law of Obligations [Saiken-hō ni okeru shingiseijitsunogensoku, 債権法における信義誠実の原則], Tokyo: Yūhikaku.

Journal citation

Yoshimi S. [好美清光] (1962). “The Function of ‘Treu und Glauben’” [Shingisoku no kinō ni tsuite, 信 義則の機能について]. Hitotsubashironsō [一橋論叢], 47(2), 181-98.

Judgement

NB: It is not required to name the parties of the case

• Supreme Court of Japan, April 15, 1969, 民集 Minshū 23, 755.
• Tokyo District Court, December 13, 1961, 判例時報 Hanrei Jihō 286 (1962) 25.

Act on Special Provisions to the Civil Code Concerning Electronic Consumer Contract (2001) [Denshi shōhi-sha keiyaku ni kansuru Minpō no tokurei ni kansuru hōritsu, 電子消費者契約に関する民法の特例に関する法律], Law No. 95/2001, Art. X.

1. Headings and titles. Capitalize words in a heading or title, including the initial word and any word that immediately follows a colon. Do not capitalize articles, conjunctions, or prepositions when they are four or fewer letters, unless they begin the heading/title, or immediately follow a colon.
2. Internet main page titles and URLs. Capitalize URLs and words in an Internet main page title in accordance with the actual capitalization of the source.
3. Additional words that should be capitalized in legal writing include:
1. Nouns that identify specific persons, officials, groups, government offices, or government bodies. These words and phrases should always be capitalized. E.g.:
• the Social Security Administrator: The plaintiff was declared disabled by the Social Security Administrator and was awarded benefits.
• the President: A sitting President’s executive power allows him or her to pardon convicted criminals.
2. Exceptions. Certain words are exceptions to the above rule and should be capitalized according to the following rules:
• Act: capitalize when referring to a specific legislative act. E.g.: A union has a statutory duty of fair representation under the National Labor Relations Act.
• Code: capitalize when referring to a specific code. E.g.: Considering the change between the 1929 and 2020 Codes, […].
• Constitution: capitalize when naming any constitution in full, but do not capitalize the adjective form ‘constitutional’.
• Court: capitalize when naming any court in full.
• Judge, Justice: capitalize when giving the name of a specific judge or justice or when referring to a Justice of the Supreme Court of the related jurisdiction.
• State: capitalize if it is a part of the full title of a state, if the word it modifies is capitalized, or when referring to a state as a governmental actor or as a party to a litigation.

For cases not explicitly covered by the editorial guidelines of the journal, please refer to the criteria provided by The Bluebook. A Uniform System of Citation.

We are delighted to share the first call for papers of the Rivista di Diritto dell’Asia Orientale (RIDAO) on the topic ‘Gender and Law’ in East Asia, to which we invite scholars and experts from different fields to submit their contributions. In recent years in Italy, there has been a significant flourishing of East Asian legal studies (mainly focusing on China and Japan, but also encompassing Korea, Vietnam, and other Southeast Asian countries) across a wide range of areas. Considering this rising interest, RIDAO intends to provide a space for studies that combine solid expertise in law with the knowledge and cultural awareness inherent to the research areas involved. The Journal’s scientific committee is composed of distinguished Italian and foreign scholars, whose expertise covers various geographical areas and research topics (civil law, commercial law, dispute resolution, etc.). It brings together researchers who represent the various academic schools of thought that have emerged in Italy in recent decades.

Topic

In recent years, the interrelation between gender and law has been at the very center of major debates in contemporary society, and the issue of inequality is becoming increasingly crucial, sparking unprecedented interest within the academic community. Evidence of this is the spread of courses tailored on the subject matter within Italian and foreign universities, alongside with studies on the dynamics of gender relations, inclusive language, and the key role they play in the context of the challenges of law in the new millennium. As emerges from the literature, in the past the link between gender and law has been analyzed almost exclusively in regard to domestic violence and violence between ‘intimate partners’ (the so-called IPV), a field that still requires constant in-depth study, but which has witnessed the inclusion of further perspectives that have broadened the reflection on the various forms of inequality in the legal phenomenon; for instance, the new interpretations of constitutional texts or the developments in criminal law and labor law that have occurred in several East Asian countries.

Moreover, in the cultural framework of the global society, there has been a progressive shift in the very concept of gender, which is no longer crystallized in the man-woman relationship, but has become broader and multi-faceted. This represents one of the great socio-cultural transformations of contemporary society, while providing new challenges for legislators. In the Asian context, due to the heterogeneity of traditions and cultures, these challenges are particularly complex, as the landscape of adopted or absent international legal instruments shows. Indeed, in the area of violence against women, a regional convention aimed at addressing such forms of violence is lacking, and, consequently, a uniform standard of protection is absent; this concrete need for standards and common norms is only partially fulfilled by the CEDAW. On the other hand, in more general terms, the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and subsequent legal tools, including UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (2000), have sought to integrate gender issues into international law and policy, but definitions of “gender” or “gender-based violence” in these texts are rarely comprehensive. Although gender discrimination phenomena occur without distinction and regardless of personal factors (cultural background, level of education, family environment, etc.) their perpetuation is often influenced by social norms, laws and policies. At the state level, an increasing number of East Asian countries have adopted laws and policies aimed at decreasing gender inequality, but in many instances a discrepancy between the law in the books and the law in action remains, which needs to be recognized and critically analyzed.

Scope of the publication

We welcome original contributions that focus on law through a gender perspective, with a comparative and/or socio-constitutional approach. Namely, studies concerning but not limited to the following subthemes will be appreciated:

• The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the rights of women and LGBTQ+ community, including the analysis of gender discrimination in algorithm development and access to job opportunities;
• Reproductive rights and health;
• Barriers to access to education and to the work environment;
• The issue of women’s, transgender people’s, and minorities’ rights in the context of the prison system and related government response policies;
• The impact of the COVID-19 health crisis on women’s rights, including changes in gender roles, access to healthcare services, and increased cases of domestic violence;
• The impact of women on peace processes;
• Sustainable cities and gender equality;
• The interdependence between gender issues and religion;
• Gender transition processes;
• The role of case law in advancing women's and LGBTQ+ rights;
• The gap in political representation of women and gender minorities
• The role of activism in promoting women's and LGBTQ+ rights
• Female leadership: women's role in the economy.

That being said, other topics related to Gender and Law in East Asia are welcomed as well.

Guidelines for submission

Manuscripts must be original contributions and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

Contributions must adhere to academic standards and may include empirical research, theoretical analysis, case studies, or policy evaluations.

Papers must be written in Italian or English and must follow the provided editorial guidelines of RIDAO and ECF.

Please submit an abstract (250-300 words) describing the proposed contribution along with details of the authors and affiliations.

Important dates

Deadline for abstract submission: April 15, 2024

Acceptance notification: April 30, 2024

Deadline for full paper submission: July 20, 2024

Publication details: Accepted contributions will undergo peer review.

For further information please write to redazione.ridao@unive.it.

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Ethical Code of Rivista di Diritto dell’Asia Orientale 

Rivista di Diritto dell’Asia Orientale (RIDAO) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal whose policy is inspired by the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) Ethical Code. See the Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Publisher’s responsibilities  

The Publisher must provide the Journal with adequate resources and the guidance of experts, in order to carry out its role in the most professional way, aiming at the highest quality standard.

The Publisher must have a written agreement that defines the relationship with the owner of the Journal and/or the Editors-in-Chief. The agreement must comply with the Code of Behavior for Publishers of Scientific Journals, as established by COPE.

The relationship among the Editors-in-Chief, the Advisory Board and the Publisher is based on the principle of publishing independence. 

Editors’ responsibilities 

The Editors-in-Chief and the Advisory Board of RIDAO alone are responsible for the decision to publish the articles submitted.

Submitted articles, after having been checked for plagiarism by means of the anti-plagiarism software Compilatio that is used by the University and is made available to us, will be sent to at least two reviewers. Final acceptance presumes the implementation of possible amendments, as required by the reviewers and under the supervision of the RIDAO Editors-in-Chief.

The RIDAO Editors-in-Chief and Advisory Board must evaluate each submitted paper in compliance with the Journalʼs policy, i.e. exclusively on the basis of its scientific content, without discrimination of race, sex, gender, creed, ethnic origin, citizenship, or the scientific, academic and political position of the Authors. 

Allegations of misconduct

If the RIDAO Editors-in-Chief and Advisory Board notice (or receive notifications of) mistakes or inaccuracies, conflict of interest or plagiarism in a published article, they will immediately warn the Author and the Publisher and will undertake the necessary actions to resolve the issue. They will do their best to correct the published content whenever they are informed that it contains scientific errors or that the authors have committed unethical or illegal acts in connection with their published work. If necessary, they will withdraw the article or publish a recantation.

All complaints are handled in accordance with the guidelines published by the COPE.

Concerns and complaints must be addressed to the following e-mail ecf_support@unive.it. The letter should contain the following information:

• complainant’s personal information;
• title, author(s), publication date, DOI;
• complaint(s);
• declaration that the complainant has no conflict of interest, or declaration of an actual or potential conflict of interest.

Authors’ responsibilities

Stylesheet

Authors must follow the Guidelines for Authors to be downloaded from the RIDAO website.

Authors must explicitly state that their work is original in all its parts and that the submitted paper has not been previously published, nor submitted to other journals, until the entire evaluation process is completed. Since no paper gets published without significant revision, earlier dissemination in conference proceedings or working papers does not preclude consideration for publication, but Authors are expected to fully disclose publication/dissemination of the material in other closely related publications, so that the overlap can be evaluated by the RIDAO Editors-in-Chief. 

Authorship

Authors are strongly encouraged to use their ORCID iD when submitting a manuscript. This will ensure the authors’ visibility and correct citation of their work.

Authorship must be correctly attributed; all those who have given a substantial contribution to the design, organisation and accomplishment of the research the article is based on, must be indicated as Co-Authors. Please ensure that: the order of the author names is correct; the names of all authors are present and correctly spelled, and that affiliations are up-to-date.

The respective roles of each co-author should be described in a footnote. The statement that all authors have approved the final version should be included in the disclosure.

Conflicts of interest and financing

Authors, under their own responsibility, must avoid any conflict of interest affecting the results obtained or the interpretations suggested. The RIDAO Editors-in-Chief will give serious and careful consideration to suggestions of cases in which, due to possible conflict of interest, an Author’s work should not be reviewed by a specific scholar. Authors should indicate any financing agency or the project the article stems from. 

Quotations

Authors must see to it that all works consulted be properly quoted. If works or words of others are used, they have to be properly paraphrased or duly quoted. Quotations between “double quotes” (or «angled quotation marks» if the text is written in a language other than English) must reproduce the exact wording of the source; under their own responsibility, Authors should carefully refrain from disguising a restyling of the source’s wording, as though it was the original formulation. 

Any form of excessive, inappropriate or unnecessary self-citation, as well as any other form of citation manipulation, are strongly discouraged.

Ethical Committee

Whenever required, the research protocols must be authorised in advance by the Ethical Committee of Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. 

Emendations

When Authors find a mistake or an inaccuracy in their own article, they must immediately warn the RIDAO Editors-in-Chief, providing all the information needed to make the due adjustments. 

Reviewers’ responsibilities

Goal

By means of the peer-review procedure, reviewers assist the RIDAO Editors-in-Chief and Advisory Board in taking decisions on the articles submitted. They are expected to offer the Authors suggestions as to possible adjustments aimed at improving their contribution submission. 

Timing and conflicts of interest

If a reviewer does not feel up to the task of doing a given review, or if she/he is unable to read the work within the agreed schedule, she/he should notify the RIDAO Editors-in-Chief. Reviewers must not accept articles for which there is a conflict of interest due to previous contributions or to a competition with a disclosed author (or with an author they believe to have identified). 

Confidentiality

The content of the reviewed work must be considered confidential and must not be used without explicit authorisation by the Author, who is to be contacted via the Editors-in-Chief. Any confidential information obtained during the peer review process should not be used for other purposes.

Collaborative attitude

Reviewers should see themselves not as adversaries but as advocates for the field. Any comment must be done in a collaborative way and from an objective point of view. Reviewers should clearly motivate their comments and keep in mind the Golden Rule of Reviewing: “Review for others as you would have others review for you”. 

Plagiarism

Reviewers should report any similarity or overlapping of the work under analysis with other works known to them. 

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