Focus and Scope

Starting from the January 2025 issue, Jurnal Diskresi focuses on the development of critical, theoretical, and philosophical discourse in the field of Constitutional Law (Hukum Tata Negara). Submissions are expected to address the dynamic and complex relationship between law, state institutions, governance practices, and democratic principles. This may include:

• Critical analysis of theories and philosophies related to constitutionalism, state power, and rule of law

• Evaluation of constitutional practices, legal institutions, and governance frameworks from a theoretical or philosophical lens

• Comparative constitutional law studies that emphasize theoretical insights and reflections

• Normative and doctrinal studies rooted in constitutional theory

• Interdisciplinary engagements that bring political theory, legal sociology, or public policy into direct conversation with constitutional law theory

Manuscripts should not merely cite or refer to constitutional theories or doctrines; instead, these theories must form the core argument of the manuscript. This emphasis must be reflected in the title and abstract of the submission.

While monodisciplinary research in constitutional law is accepted, Jurnal Diskresi also welcomes interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches—as long as the legal analysis, especially grounded in constitutional law, remains central.

All manuscripts submitted on or after 1 November 2024 must align with this updated focus and scope.

The previous focus and scope included a broader range of topics in constitutional law, including but not limited to government institutions, elections, decentralization, judicial review, and human rights within the Indonesian constitutional framework. This former scope no longer applies for the 2025 editions and beyond.