Journal Policy

The Indonesian Journal of Economic Analysis of Law publishes high-quality scholarly works that contribute to the advancement of economic analysis of law, and related interdisciplinary fields. The journal accepts several types of scholarly contributions that meet academic standards, demonstrate originality, and undergo a rigorous peer-review process.

The types of publications accepted by the journal include:

1. Research Articles

Research Articles present original and substantial findings from theoretical, empirical, doctrinal, comparative, or socio-legal research. These articles should provide a clear research question, appropriate methodology, comprehensive analysis, and significant contribution to legal scholarship.

Research Articles should demonstrate:

  • Original research findings;

  • Strong theoretical and/or methodological foundations;

  • Critical analysis of relevant legal issues;

  • Clear contribution to economic analysis of law and related fields.

2. Review Articles

Review Articles provide critical evaluations and comprehensive analyses of existing scholarly literature, legal developments, theoretical debates, or emerging issues within economic analysis of law and related disciplines.

Review Articles should:

  • Identify significant developments and debates in the field;

  • Synthesize and critically analyze existing research;

  • Highlight research gaps and future directions;

  • Provide meaningful contributions to academic discourse.

3. Conceptual Articles

Conceptual Articles explore new ideas, theoretical perspectives, analytical frameworks, or critical arguments related to law, and economic analysis of law.

These articles may include:

  • Development of new theoretical approaches;

  • Critical examination of existing legal concepts;

  • Feminist critiques of legal doctrines and institutions;

  • Interdisciplinary perspectives on contemporary legal challenges.

4. Case Commentaries and Legal Analysis

Case Commentaries provide critical analyses of significant judicial decisions, legal developments, court judgments, legislation, or policy reforms relevant to legal studies.

These articles should:

  • Examine legal reasoning and implications;

  • Analyze the impact of legal decisions on gender justice and human rights;

  • Provide critical perspectives on legal interpretation and reform.

5. Book Reviews

Book Reviews provide critical assessments of recently published academic books, monographs, or scholarly works relevant to law, feminist studies, gender studies, human rights, and related disciplines.

Book Reviews should include:

  • A summary of the book's main arguments;

  • Critical evaluation of its contribution;

  • Discussion of its relevance to current academic debates.

6. Policy and Practice Papers

Policy and Practice Papers examine legal policies, institutional practices, or social issues by connecting academic research with practical implications for policymakers, legal practitioners, civil society organizations, and communities.

These papers should provide:

  • Evidence-based analysis;

  • Practical recommendations;

  • Contributions to legal reform and social development.

7. Special Issue Articles

The journal may publish Special Issues focusing on specific themes, emerging debates, conference proceedings, or collaborative research initiatives related to the journal's focus and scope.

Articles published in Special Issues are subject to the same editorial standards and peer-review procedures as regular submissions.

 

Publication Standards

All submitted manuscripts, regardless of type, must comply with IJFLS editorial policies, publication ethics standards, and peer-review requirements. Each submission is evaluated based on originality, academic quality, relevance, methodological rigor, and contribution to the advancement of feminist legal scholarship. The Editorial Board reserves the right to determine the suitability of submitted manuscripts and their classification according to the journal's publication categories.