Focus and Scope
Focus and Scope
Juris Criminalis is a multidisciplinary legal journal that publishes original research, critical analyses, and theoretical discussions across various branches of law. We welcome submissions that contribute to the advancement of legal scholarship and practice.
Primary Focus
While our journal name reflects a strong foundation in criminal law, Juris Criminalis embraces a comprehensive approach to legal studies. We recognize that legal issues often intersect across multiple disciplines, and we encourage interdisciplinary research that addresses contemporary legal challenges from various perspectives.
Areas of Legal Scholarship
Criminal Law
Substantive and procedural criminal law, criminal justice systems, comparative criminal law, criminal law reform, sentencing theories, criminal liability, white-collar crime, organized crime, and contemporary issues in criminal law enforcement.
Civil Law
Private law, obligations and contracts, tort law, property law, family law, inheritance law, civil procedure, alternative dispute resolution, and comparative civil law systems.
Constitutional Law
Constitutional theory, judicial review, fundamental rights and freedoms, separation of powers, constitutional amendments, federalism, and comparative constitutional studies.
State Administrative Law
Administrative procedures, judicial review of administrative decisions, government accountability, public service law, administrative sanctions, and good governance principles.
Government Law (Hukum Pemerintahan)
Regional autonomy, local government law, intergovernmental relations, public policy implementation, governmental authority, decentralization, and regional governance.
International Law
Public international law, private international law, international human rights law, international criminal law, treaty law, diplomatic relations, and international dispute settlement.
Islamic Law
Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), Islamic family law, Islamic criminal law (jinayat), Islamic economic law, sharia banking, waqf and zakat, and the integration of Islamic law in national legal systems.
Agrarian Law
Land tenure systems, land registration, land reform, property rights, natural resource management, agrarian conflicts, and spatial planning law.
Customary Law
Indigenous legal systems, adat law, traditional dispute resolution, recognition of customary rights, legal pluralism, and the interaction between customary law and state law.
Anthropological Law
Legal anthropology, law in society, cultural dimensions of law, ethnographic studies of legal systems, and the relationship between law, culture, and social practices.
Sociological Law
Sociology of law, law and society, legal consciousness, access to justice, law enforcement effectiveness, social control mechanisms, and empirical legal studies.
Interdisciplinary and Comparative Approaches
Juris Criminalis particularly welcomes interdisciplinary research that bridges multiple legal disciplines and comparative studies that examine legal issues across different jurisdictions. We encourage submissions that:
- Examine the intersection between criminal law and other branches of law
- Compare legal systems and approaches across different countries or regions
- Integrate socio-legal, anthropological, or cultural perspectives
- Address emerging legal challenges in the digital age
- Propose innovative solutions to contemporary legal problems
Types of Articles Published
Empirical or theoretical research
Critical literature reviews
In-depth legal case analysis
Analysis of recent developments
Interested in submitting your research?
Please ensure your manuscript aligns with our focus and scope, and follows our author guidelines.
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