Journal History

2024 — Establishment and First Publication
The Indonesian Journal of Agrarian Law (ISSN 3110-6633) was established and published its first issue in 2024. The journal is published by the Faculty of Law, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia, and serves as a specialized platform dedicated to the exploration, analysis, and discourse on key issues related to agrarian law in Indonesia and its global implications. The journal emphasizes the intersection of legal frameworks with agrarian practices, aiming to advance understanding and propose solutions for contemporary challenges in land governance, reform, and rural development.

2024 — Publication Frequency
Since its inception, the journal has been published three times a year, in March, July, and November. Each issue features peer-reviewed articles that explore legal dimensions of agrarian issues in Indonesia and beyond.

2024 — Focus and Scope
The journal was founded with a distinctive focus on the intersection of legal frameworks and agrarian realities, positioning itself as a pioneering platform that foregrounds the legal dimensions of land governance, agrarian reform, and rural transformation. Its scope encompasses land tenure systems, indigenous land rights, the integration of customary and formal law, environmental sustainability, and the legal mechanisms underpinning agrarian reform.

2024 — Language and Editorial Management
The journal publishes all articles in English. From its establishment, the journal has been led by Editor-in-Chief Asmarani Ramli from Universitas Negeri Semarang, supported by Managing Editor Bayangsari Wedhatami and an international editorial board.

2025 — DOI Registration
The journal registered its DOI prefix with Crossref, assigning 10.15294/jal as its DOI prefix, ensuring that all published articles receive a permanent and reliable identifier.

Today — Current Status
The Indonesian Journal of Agrarian Law continues its publication as a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by the Faculty of Law, Universitas Negeri Semarang. The journal maintains an acceptance rate of approximately 60% and a first-decision time of approximately 60 days. It is indexed in Garuda and continues to develop its scholarly reputation as a critical voice in agrarian legal scholarship, particularly in the context of Indonesia and the Global South.