About the Journal

The Unnes Law Journal (ISSN Print 2252-6536 ISSN Online 2722-4503) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal that publishes high-quality research on Indonesian law and its interaction with regional and global legal developments. Established in 2012, the Journal aims to advance rigorous legal scholarship and promote evidence-based discourse on law, justice, and governance. The Journal focuses on theoretical, interdisciplinary, empirical, and comparative studies of law, with particular attention to legal issues that shape Indonesia’s legal system and its role within Southeast Asia and Global Context. It welcomes manuscripts that analyze legal reform, institutional development, and contemporary legal challenges from diverse methodological perspectives. The scope of the Journal includes, but is not limited to: Legal theory, jurisprudence, and philosophy of law; Comparative law and Southeast Asian legal studies; Law and economics; Criminology, criminal justice, and crime studies; Legal history and socio-legal research; Gender justice and feminist legal studies; Politics, public policy, and law reform; Law, culture, and society; and Law and literature. By fostering academically rigorous and internationally relevant research, The Unnes Law Journal seeks to contribute to the development of legal knowledge, support progressive law reform, and strengthen scholarly engagement within Indonesia and the global legal community.
 

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)