About the Journal

Lex Scientia Law Review [P-ISSN 2598-9677 | E-ISSN 2598-9685] is one of the prominent journals in Indonesia under the auspices of the Faculty of Law at Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia, has established itself as a preeminent platform for legal scholarship. The journal's paramount focus lies in the realms of Contemporary and Comparative Legal Studies, spanning both the national landscape of Indonesia and the global legal arena. Within the sphere of Contemporary Legal Studies, Lex Scientia Law Review serves as a conduit for scholarly exploration and analysis of the ever-evolving legal landscape. This encompasses a wide spectrum of issues such as the intricate intersection of technology and law, emerging human rights challenges, environmental law dynamics, corporate governance nuances, and the ongoing reforms in criminal justice systems. The journal provides a comprehensive understanding of contemporary legal phenomena, creating a space for rigorous discussions and insights. Complementing its focus on contemporary issues, Lex Scientia Law Review distinguishes itself through a dedicated commitment to Comparative Legal Studies. By adopting a comparative lens, the journal seeks to unravel the similarities and differences among legal systems. This approach facilitates a nuanced understanding of legal principles, encourages cross-cultural dialogue, and contributes to a more harmonized global legal discourse. Comparative legal analyses within the journal encompass diverse aspects, including legal systems and traditions, judicial decision-making processes, constitutional law perspectives, and the intricacies of international legal frameworks. Lex Scientia Law Review extends its scholarly gaze beyond the confines of national borders, recognizing the importance of regional and global perspectives. By doing so, the journal acknowledges the interconnected nature of legal issues and emphasizes the need to examine them within broader contexts. This global outlook encourages scholars to transcend geographical boundaries in their research, fostering intellectual exchange and collaboration on a worldwide scale.

Authorship Criteria

To qualify for authorship on a manuscript submitted to this journal, all listed authors must satisfy all four of the following criteria:

  1. Substantial Contributions: Substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work; or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data for the work.

  2. Drafting or Revising: Drafting the work or revising it critically for important intellectual content.

  3. Final Approval: Final approval of the version to be published.

  4. Accountability: Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.

Allegation of Research Misconduct

This journal takes all allegations of research misconduct seriously, including data fabrication, data falsification, image manipulation, plagiarism, and unethical research practices.

  • Allegations raised prior to or after publication will be thoroughly investigated by the Editorial Board in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

  • Whistleblowers and respondents will be treated with confidentiality. If evidence of misconduct is found, the journal reserves the right to issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions, and may notify the authors' affiliated institution.

Conflict of Interest

All authors must declare any financial or personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work.

  • A formal Conflict of Interest statement must be included in the manuscript prior to peer review.

  • If no conflicts exist, authors must explicitly state: "The authors declare that they have no competing interests."

  • Reviewers and editors must also disclose any potential conflicts of interest and disqualify themselves from evaluating manuscripts where a conflict exists.

Post-Publication Discussion

The journal encourages academic discourse and post-publication discussion regarding published articles.

  • Readers may submit formal Letters to the Editor or Comments pointing out critical findings, methodological flaws, or requesting clarifications on published articles.

  • The original authors will be invited to submit a Response/Rebuttal, which will undergo peer review alongside the comment.

  • Constructive criticism that advances scientific knowledge will be published upon editorial approval.

Correction and Retraction

The journal maintains the permanent integrity of its scholarly archive. When errors or misconduct are identified, actions will be taken in accordance with international publishing standards:

  • Correction (Erratum/Corrigendum): Published if minor errors (e.g., calculation errors, missing citations, or author name spelling) are found that do not alter the main conclusions of the article.

  • Retraction: Issued if the main findings are invalid, unreplicable, or result from research misconduct (plagiarism, double submission, falsified data). Retracted papers will remain accessible on the website but clearly marked as "RETRACTED" with a formal retraction notice attached.

Manuscript Type

The journal accepts the following types of manuscript submissions:

Research Article: Original empirical or experimental research providing new scientific contributions.

Ownership and Management Information

  • Publisher: Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES)

  • Address: Sekaran Campus, Gunungpati, Semarang City, Central Java, Indonesia (50229)