Estudios de Derecho

Aims & Scope

Estudios de Derecho (Law Studies) is a biannual publication of the University of Antioquia’s Faculty of Law and Political Sciences.

It contributes to debates of ideas around law and politics and fosters dialog with other disciplines.

The journal prioritizes the publication of research articles written by national and international authors.

It is aimed at political scientists, lawyers and, generally, professionals interested in the social fields of knowledge.

The articles must be original and must not have been simultaneously submitted to another journal.

To evaluate academic rigor and scientific quality, articles are double blind peer-reviewed.

Reviewers will assess the article’s relevance, scientific contribution, originality and compliance with ethical principles under the guidelines of the Publications Ethics Committee (COPE).

The authors’ proposals should not involve the University of Antioquia’s Faculty of Law and Political Sciences.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Apc url

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Desde la influencia del darwinismo social hasta el imperio de los derechos humanos. Inmigración en Chile entre 1907 y 2018

  Citation: 5

  Authors: José Antonio

• Crisis en los sistemas penitenciarios: derechos humanos, hacinamiento y desafíos de las políticas criminales. Una aproximación desde la producción bibliográfica

  Citation: 5

  Authors: William Darío

• Análisis del marco jurídico para la reparación colectiva a grupos étnicos en Colombia: caso comunidades negras del Chocó

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Yeicy Lorena, Lisneider

• La cultura de paz inicia con la educación en valores

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Martha Esthela, Dalila

• La nueva política migratoria de Paraguay: derechos humanos y seguridad como pilares para el tratamiento político de la inmigración

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Silvana

• Teoría heterogénea del concepto de persona en derecho

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Franco Alirio

• Los discursos, los actores y las prácticas en la atención migratoria en Latinoamérica

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Fernando

• Revisión teórica de las políticas públicas para determinar componentes iniciales de un modelo para la planeación de la contratación del departamento de Antioquia

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Jorge Eduardo

• Lineamientos de política pública de desarrollo rural para Colombia: los casos de Flor del Monte, La Peña y San Rafael en el municipio de Ovejas (Sucre, Colombia)

  Citation: 3

  Authors: María Rocío

• Estatus jurídico internacional del acuerdo de paz colombiano

  Citation: 3

  Authors: César