About the Journal

Hukmuna: Journal of Law and Policy adopts a double-blind peer review process to ensure objectivity and the highest academic standards. The identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential throughout the evaluation process. Manuscripts are reviewed based on their originality, legal or policy relevance, and contribution to the broader understanding of law and governance.

The journal is dedicated to advancing legal scholarship and policy research by providing a platform for researchers, academics, and policy-makers to share insights and contribute to the development of effective legal and policy frameworks.

Publication Frequency

Hukmuna: Journal of Law and Policy is published monthly, with issues released on the 28th of each month. The schedule for each issue is as follows:

  • January Issue: Articles published by 28th January
  • February Issue: Articles published by 28th February
  • March Issue: Articles published by 28th March
  • April Issue: Articles published by 28th April
  • May Issue: Articles published by 28th May
  • June Issue: Articles published by 28th June
  • July Issue: Articles published by 28th July
  • August Issue: Articles published by 28th August
  • September Issue: Articles published by 28th September
  • October Issue: Articles published by 28th October
  • November Issue: Articles published by 28th November
  • December Issue: Articles published by 28th December

Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts through our online journal system to ensure timely processing and publication.

 

Focus and Scope

The journal is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by PT Mukhlisina Revolution Center. The journal provides a platform for the publication of original research, reviews, and case studies in the fields of law and public policy. Hukmuna aims to foster academic discourse on legal frameworks, governance, policy-making processes, and their impact on society, while also encouraging critical analysis of contemporary legal issues and policy developments.

The following areas are covered in the Journal

  • Islamic law
  • Civil Law and Obligations
  • Constitutional and administrative law
  • Criminal justice and legal reforms
  • Human rights law and advocacy
  • International law and global governance
  • Public policy analysis and development
  • Environmental law and sustainability policies
  • Corporate law, labor law, and regulatory policies
  • Technology Law and Cybersecurity Policies
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Health Law and Bioethics
  • Taxation Law and Fiscal Policies
  • Migration Law and Refugee Policies
  • Trade Law and Economic Policies
  • Media Law and Freedom of Expression
  • Maritime Law and Ocean Governance
  • Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Policies
  • Anti-Corruption Law and Governance
  • Indigenous Law and Customary Rights Policies
  • Comparative Law and Legal Systems
  • Social Justice and Equity Policies
All manuscripts must be consistent with the Journal’s manuscript preparation requirements.

 

Preparing Your Submission

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Submission Process

1. Prepare manuscript following the journal format. Author can download Template of Manuscript at Download a template of Manuscript.

2. Submit your manuscript with accompanying cover letter. Please download the “Template of Cover Letter” at Download a template of Cover Letter. Preparation should be submitted through an online submission at https://journals.ai-mrc.com/hukmuna/about/submissions in Word format (.doc, .docx). You will be guided stepwise.

3. Wait for format checking by journal staff and confirmation e-mail. If the format is incorrect, the manuscript will be returned to author to revise.

4. After format checking, plagiarism, scope, quality of manuscript and English language will be roughly check and peer review will be proceeded on.

Submission Fee

Manuscripts submitted to Hukmuna: Journal of Law and Policy do not require a submission fee (IDR 0.00) and will be processed free of charge during the submission stage. However, an Article Processing Charge (APC) of IDR 100,000 is required for all accepted articles, regardless of their length or type, and must be paid upon acceptance for publication. Authors are advised to ensure that their manuscript aligns with the journal's Focus and Scope as outlined on the journal's homepage before submission.

As the number of submissions to the journal increase, the standard of papers accepted for publication has been rising. Submitted papers that have little relationship to the ‘Focus and Scope’ of journal, even if such papers are good, are likely to be rejected as ‘out of scope.’ Papers that do not meet our quality standards, are also likely to be rejected. Problems with quality include: insufficient intellectual depth; inappropriate analysis to the research problem; the language, style, or grammar not conform to accepted standards; or excessively long paper (longer than 20 typed pages). That is, the paper must be written in a complete and concise style.

 

Editorial review and processing

Peer Review. All submitted manuscripts are screened by the Scientific Editor for importance, substance, appropriateness for the journal, general scientific quality and amount of new information provided. Those failing to meet the current standards are rejected without further review. Those meetings these initial standards are sent to at least two expert referees for peer review. No referee identity is disclosed to the corresponding author and no author identity is disclosed to any referee (double-blind). Referee comments are reviewed by an Associate Editor, often after allowing the author to make changes in response to any comments from referees. The Associate Editor then advises the Scientific Editor to either accept or reject the manuscript. The Scientific Editor informs the corresponding author of the final decision. The review process ordinarily is completed within 2-3 months. If the process is delayed beyond that point, the corresponding author will be notified.

Rejected manuscripts. Rejected manuscripts including original illustrations and photographs will be returned to authors.

Accepted manuscripts. The corresponding author will be asked to review a copy-edited page proof. The corresponding author (on behalf of all authors) is responsible for all statements appearing in the galley proofs. The corresponding author will be informed of the estimated date of publication. 

 

      

 

Ethical Guidelines for Editors, Reviewers, and Authors

These ethical guidelines have been adapted from ethical principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). They serve as a framework for ensuring ethical conduct in research, writing, and peer review processes within the Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences.

Ethical Guidelines for Editors

These guidelines outline the ethical responsibilities and practices expected of editors in academic journals. The guidelines cover various aspects, such as editorial decisions, fairness, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, quality assurance, transparency, feedback mechanisms, and editorial independence. The ethical guidelines cover eight topics:

1. Editorial Decisions: Editors should base their decisions on the manuscript's importance, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal's scope, regardless of the authors' identity.

2. Fairness and Impartiality: Editors should evaluate each manuscript based on its academic merit without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

3. Confidentiality: Editors and editorial staff should maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and not disclose information about them, except as required for the review process.

4. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Editors should declare any conflicts of interest and refrain from handling manuscripts that may involve a conflict. They should also act if a conflict of interest arises during the review process.

5. Quality Assurance: Editors are responsible for ensuring the quality of published material, maintaining the integrity of the academic record, and promptly addressing issues of plagiarism, fraudulent data, or unethical research practices.

6. Transparency and Integrity: Editors should promote transparency in the review and publication process, ensuring that appropriate corrections, retractions, and apologies are issued when necessary.

7. Feedback and Complaints: Editors should provide mechanisms for authors to appeal editorial decisions and address complaints ethically and transparently.

8. Editorial Independence: Editors should make decisions free from commercial interests and influence, maintaining the journal's editorial independence.

 

Ethical Guidelines for Reviewers

These guidelines serve as a framework to ensure fairness, integrity, and professionalism in the peer review process. Implementing these principles can help maintain the credibility and quality of the journal's review process. The ethical guidelines for reviewers cover nine topics:

1. Confidentiality: Reviewers must respect the confidentiality of the peer review process, keeping manuscripts and their content confidential. They should not share, discuss, or use any information from the manuscript without permission.

2. Constructive Feedback: Reviewers should provide objective, constructive, and honest feedback to authors, aiming to improve the quality of the manuscript. Criticism should be courteous and expressed clearly.

3. Competence: Reviewers should only accept manuscripts for review in their areas of expertise. If they feel unqualified to review, they should inform the editor promptly.

4. Objectivity and Impartiality: Reviews must be conducted objectively, without personal bias or conflicts of interest. Reviewers should declare any potential conflicts to the editor.

5. Timeliness: Reviewers should complete their reviews within the agreed-upon or reasonable timeframe. If unable to meet the deadline, they should inform the editor promptly.

6. Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should alert the editor if they suspect plagiarism, fraudulent data, or ethical concerns and should point out relevant published work that has not been cited.

7. Recognition of Author's Rights: Reviewers should respect the intellectual independence of the authors. Any personal criticism should be expressed with civility.

8. Openness to Dialogue: Reviewers should be open to further discussion with the author if needed and willing to provide clarification or further information on their review.

9. Adherence to Journal Guidelines: Reviewers should follow the journal's specific guidelines for reviewing, as provided by the editor.

 

Ethical Guidelines for Authors

These guidelines help promote integrity, transparency, and responsible behavior among authors in academic publishing. They serve as a reference for authors to maintain high ethical standards throughout the research and publication process. The ethical guidelines for authors cover seven topics:

1. Originality and Plagiarism: Authors should ensure that their work is original and properly acknowledge the work of others through citations in the Acknowledgements section. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.

2. Multiple Submissions: Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. Simultaneous submissions can lead to issues of duplicate publication, which is unethical.

3. Authorship and Acknowledgments: All individuals who have made a substantial contribution to the research should be listed as authors. Others who have contributed in a smaller capacity should be acknowledged appropriately.

4. Data Integrity: Authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the research presented. Fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting of data is unethical.

5. Conflicts of Interest: Authors should disclose any financial or personal relationships that might influence the research or its interpretation.

6. Ethical Review and Consent: Authors should ensure that their research involving humans or animals has been conducted ethically, following appropriate guidelines and obtaining necessary approvals. Informed consent must be obtained from participants. The Journal requests the submission of copies of informed consent from human subjects in clinical studies or IRB approval documents.

7. Disclosure of Funding Sources: Authors should disclose the sources of financial support for their research and any potential conflicts of interest related to funding.

Source:

Committee on Publication Ethics. (n.d.). Code of conduct and best practice guidelines for journal editors. Retrieved, 2023, November 24, form https://publicationethics.org/resources/code-conduct

Committee on Publication Ethics. (n.d.). Ethical guidelines for peer reviewers [PDF]. Retrieved, 2023, November 24, form https://publicationethics.org/sites/default/files/ethical-guidelines-peer-reviewers-cope.pdf

Committee on Publication Ethics. (n.d.). Core practices. Retrieved, 2023, November 24, form https://publicationethics.org/core-practices