Aims & Scope

The Journal of Law, Society, and Authority (JLSA) is dedicated to advancing the understanding and knowledge of legal and political sciences through the publication of high-quality, original research.

We welcome contributions from scholars, practitioners, and students across a wide array of topics within the domain of legal and political studies.

Key Areas of Focus:

- Legal Theory and Jurisprudence: JLSA welcomes contributions that delve into the foundational questions about the nature of law, legal reasoning, and the role of law in society.

- Constitutional and Administrative Law: Our journal publishes research that analyzes the principles governing the structure and operation of government institutions.

- Human Rights and International Law: We invite submissions that investigate issues related to human rights, global justice, and international legal practices.

- Criminal Law and Criminology: JLSA features research that examines the causes, effects, and responses to criminal behavior within societal contexts.

- Sociology of Law: Understanding the interaction between law, culture, and society is central to our journal’s mission.

- Comparative and Foreign Law: JLSA encourages submissions that provide insights into the differences and similarities between legal systems across the world.

- International Relations: Our journal explores the dynamics of global politics, the role of international organizations, diplomacy, and the impact of international law on state behavior.

- Political Science: JLSA publishes research that analyzes political systems, political behavior, governance structures, policy-making processes, and the theoretical underpinnings of political practices.

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Abstracting & Indexing

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


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Economics, Econometrics and Finance and 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.


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APC Details

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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. Learn more.

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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.


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