Call for Papers – Vol. 1 No. 2 (December 2025)

2025-07-13

Journal of Law, Policy and Global Development (JLPGD)
ISSN: XXXX-XXXX Publisher: Pondok Pesantren As-Salafiyah As-Safi'iyyah
Publication Date: December 2025 | Submission Deadline: 30 September 2025

The Journal of Law, Policy and Global Development (JLPGD) invites submissions for its second issue (Vol. 1, No. 2, December 2025). As a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal, JLPGD provides a global platform for interdisciplinary scholarship that critically examines the intersection of law, governance, and sustainable development.

JLPGD particularly encourages contributions that engage with international and comparative legal frameworks, public policy innovations, and legal reforms aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—notably SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Themes and Topics of Interest

We welcome original research, policy analyses, and legal commentaries on topics including but not limited to:

  • International and Comparative Law

  • Public Law and Constitutional Reform

  • Environmental and Climate Change Law

  • Governance, Anti-Corruption, and Justice Sector Reform

  • Legal Pluralism and Access to Justice

  • Digital Governance, AI Regulation, and Legal Technology

  • Human Rights Law and Global Institutions

  • Cross-border Legal Cooperation and Regional Integration

  • Legal Responses to Global Challenges

Focus and Scope

JLPGD seeks to foster critical discourse and legal innovation that promotes inclusive and participatory governance, strengthens institutional accountability, and contributes to the realization of the SDGs. The journal is committed to publishing high-quality legal research from a diversity of global perspectives, with a special emphasis on contributions from the Global South, emerging economies, and transitional legal systems.

Types of Accepted Submissions

  • Peer-reviewed Original Research Articles

  • Conceptual and Theoretical Papers

  • Legal Commentaries and Policy Briefs

  • Comparative Case Studies

  • (On Request) Book Reviews

Peer Review and Open Access

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer-review process. Accepted papers will be published in English, freely accessible under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), ensuring maximum visibility and global readership.

Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: 30 September 2025

  • Notification of Acceptance: 31 October 2025

  • Publication Date: December 2025