Focus and Scopes
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Journal Focus
Academic Orientation
Vifada Assumption Journal of Law is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the publication and dissemination of high-quality legal scholarship that contributes to the advancement of law, justice, governance, and sustainable development at national, regional, and global levels.
The journal provides a scholarly platform for academics, researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers, and other professionals to critically examine contemporary legal issues, emerging regulatory challenges, and the evolving relationship between law, institutions, economy, technology, environment, and society.
Particular emphasis is placed on legal studies that contribute to the realization of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Indonesia's national development agenda. The journal recognizes law as a fundamental instrument for protecting human rights, promoting social justice, strengthening institutions, supporting economic development, ensuring environmental sustainability, and addressing complex societal challenges.
Scope of the Journal
The journal welcomes original legal scholarship addressing, but not limited to, the following thematic areas:
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Human Rights & Social Justice
Civil and political rights, economic, social and cultural rights, access to justice, minority rights, disability rights, migration, refugee protection, and vulnerable groups.
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Constitutional & Administrative Law
Constitutional governance, judicial review, public administration, decentralization, regional autonomy, accountability, and institutional reform.
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Environmental Law & Policy
Climate change law, environmental protection, biodiversity, natural-resource governance, environmental justice, and climate governance.
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Legal Reform, Governance & Economic Development
Regulatory reform, investment law, business regulation, competition law, infrastructure, public-private partnerships, and inclusive economic growth.
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Business, Corporate & Commercial Law
Corporate governance, company law, contract law, commercial transactions, insolvency, consumer protection, and corporate social responsibility.
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Banking, Financial & FinTech Law
Banking regulation, financial services, digital finance, FinTech, payment systems, securities, capital markets, and financial consumer protection.
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Digital Law, Technology & Cyber Law
Data protection, privacy, AI governance, cybersecurity, electronic transactions, digital platforms, algorithmic accountability, and emerging technologies.
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Criminal Law & Criminal Justice
Substantive criminal law, criminal procedure, criminology, restorative justice, cybercrime, corruption, financial crime, and justice reform.
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International Law
Public international law, international human rights law, humanitarian law, environmental law, treaty law, and dispute settlement.
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International Trade & Investment Law
Trade agreements, foreign investment, investment protection, international business transactions, and global economic integration.
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Health Law & Bioethics
Healthcare regulation, patient rights, public health law, pharmaceutical regulation, medical liability, biotechnology, and bioethics.
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Gender, Law & Equality
Gender justice, women's rights, gender-based violence, legal empowerment, equality, non-discrimination, and responsive legal policy.
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Indigenous Peoples, Customary Law & Local Communities
Indigenous rights, customary institutions, land and resource rights, traditional knowledge, cultural heritage, and legal pluralism.
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Agrarian & Land Law
Land ownership, agrarian reform, spatial planning, land disputes, agrarian conflict, and sustainable land governance.
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Family & Inheritance Law
Marriage, divorce, child protection, inheritance, guardianship, family dispute resolution, and family-law development.
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Islamic Law & Sharia Studies
Islamic jurisprudence, Islamic economic law, banking and finance, family law, zakat, waqf, halal regulation, and contemporary Islamic legal thought.
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Labour & Employment Law
Employment relations, workers' rights, occupational safety, industrial relations, social security, platform work, and digital employment.
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Education Law & Public Policy
Right to education, educational governance, higher education regulation, academic freedom, and legal issues in educational institutions.
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Tax Law & Public Finance
Taxation policy, fiscal regulation, tax compliance, digital taxation, international taxation, and legal aspects of public finance.
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Intellectual Property Law
Copyright, trademarks, patents, geographical indications, traditional knowledge, creative industries, and digital intellectual property.
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Consumer Protection Law
Digital consumer protection, product liability, e-commerce, unfair business practices, and consumer dispute resolution.
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Maritime & Natural Resources Law
Maritime governance, fisheries law, coastal management, mining, energy law, and sustainable natural-resource management.
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Anti-Corruption Law & Good Governance
Corruption prevention, public integrity, transparency, accountability, procurement law, and institutional strengthening.
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Dispute Resolution & Procedural Law
Civil procedure, arbitration, mediation, alternative dispute resolution, judicial administration, and effective remedies.
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Law, Society & Legal Culture
Socio-legal studies, legal anthropology, legal sociology, legal consciousness, compliance, community justice, and legal pluralism.
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Legal Education & Legal Profession
Legal pedagogy, professional ethics, advocacy, judicial ethics, continuing legal education, and transformation of the legal profession.
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Law & Sustainable Development
Poverty reduction, inclusive development, sustainable cities, climate action, responsible production, institutional strengthening, and other SDG-related legal frameworks.
Research Approaches
The journal welcomes doctrinal, normative, empirical, socio-legal, comparative, interdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary legal research . Manuscripts may employ qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method, historical, philosophical, economic, or policy-oriented approaches where appropriate.
Legal theory and jurisprudence
Legislation and regulatory analysis
Judicial decision analysis
Policy implementation studies
Institutional and governance studies
Community and socio-legal research
Comparative and Geographic Orientation
While the journal maintains a strong interest in Indonesia's legal system and legal development, its scope is not geographically limited to Indonesia. Contributions examining legal developments in Southeast Asia and other regions are welcomed.
Comparative research between jurisdictions and studies examining the interaction between Indonesian law and international or regional legal developments are particularly encouraged.
Editorial Vision
Connecting Legal Scholarship with Justice and Sustainable Development
Through its broad and interdisciplinary scope, Vifada Assumption Journal of Law seeks to strengthen the relationship between legal scholarship, public policy, institutional development, and societal needs. The journal promotes research that contributes to a more just, inclusive, accountable, resilient, and sustainable society .
