About the Journal

Focus and Scope

Focus of Jurnal Hukum Mimbar Justitia has a main focus on the publication of scientific articles related to various aspects of law, both in national and international contexts. The journal aims to be a platform for academics, legal practitioners, and researchers to share knowledge, research results, and current thinking in various fields of law.

Scope of Jurnal Hukum Mimbar JustitiaJournal:

The scope of Mimbar Justitia Law Journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

1. Constitutional Law: Articles that discuss legal aspects of constitutions, systems of government, division of powers, human rights, as well as other related topics in the context of specific countries and legal systems.

2. Criminal Law: Topics related to criminal law, including but not limited to criminal theory, crime, criminal procedure, criminal justice, and current crime issues.

3. Civil Law: Articles that discuss civil law in various contexts, such as family law, inheritance law, contract law, property law, and other civil disputes.

4. Business and Economic Law: This scope includes articles that discuss legal aspects related to the world of business and economics, including competition law, business contract law, corporate law, and economic regulation.

5. International Law: Articles that discuss international law, including public international law, private international law, international organisations, international trade, and other global issues.

6. Environmental Law: This covers articles that address legal issues relating to environmental conservation, natural resource protection, environmental law, and corporate social responsibility in an environmental context.

7. Islamic Law: Articles that discuss aspects of Islamic law in various contexts, including Islamic family law, sharia, Islamic economic law, and Islamic legal thought.

8. Customary Law: Articles that discuss customary law in the context of specific cultures and societies, including traditional legal systems, customs, and the protection of customary rights.

9. Health Law: This scope includes articles that address legal aspects related to the field of health, including medical law, medical ethics, pharmaceutical regulation, and patient rights and obligations.

10. Law of the Sea: Articles that discuss the law of the sea, including fisheries law, marine transport law, international conventions on the law of the sea, and other maritime law issues.

11. Space Law: This scope includes articles that discuss legal aspects relating to space exploration, space exploration, regulation of space activities, and the rights and obligations of states in space.

Peer Review Process

The manuscript revie process in Jurnal Hukum Mimbar Justitia (JHMJ) uses a double-blind review system:

1. Each article submitted to the editorial office will be selected through an Initial Review process by the Editorial Board in accordance with the field of specialization to ensure that it meets the JHMJ criteria.

2. Manuscripts will be sent to two anonymous reviewers. If required, a third reviewer may be involved for further recommendations. Comments from the reviewers will then be forwarded to the corresponding author for follow-up.

3. The Editor-in-Chief will notify the authors as soon as possible, hopefully within four weeks.The final decision on acceptance of the manuscript is made by the Editor-in-Chief (together with the Editorial Board if necessary) based on the critical comments of the reviewers. JHMJ has four types of decisions:

• Accepted, as is;

• Accepted with Minor Revisions (let the writer revise with a specified time);

• Accepted with Major Revisions (let the writer revise within the specified time);

• Rejected (generally, for reasons beyond scope and purpose, major technical description issues, lack of clarity of presentation).

In reviewing the submitted articles, reviewers will refer to the assessment guidelines provided by the Editorial Board. The assessment format includes the originality of the idea, the accuracy of the theory used in analyzing the problem, and the writing method. The editor will also check for plagiarism using Turnitin or Ithenticate for incoming articles before they are sent to reviewers. If a manuscript has more than 20% similarity, we will send the article back to the author for revision of the plagiarized content. 

Open Access Policy

This Journal Hukum Mimbar Justitia provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Sponsors

• Universitas Suryakancana

Journal History

The following is a brief history of Jurnal Hukum Mimbar Justitia:

1. Establishment as Law Journal of the Faculty of Law, Suryakancana University: Jurnal Mimbar Justitia was initially established under the name of Journal of Law, Faculty of Law, Suryakancana University. This journal is a scientific publication that focuses on legal topics relevant to the scope of the Faculty of Law of Suryakancana University.
2. Change of Name to Mimbar Keadilan Law Journal: Later, the journal underwent a name change to Jurnal Hukum Mimbar Keadilan. This change may reflect the evolution of the journal's focus or approach to publishing.
3. Change of ISSN: Along with the name change, the journal also underwent an ISSN change. The initial ISSN was 1693-7546, then changed to 2089-7618, and finally to 2477-5681. The change in ISSN reflects the administrative process that usually occurs in the management of scientific journals.
4. Change of Format to Online Edition: Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 June 2017 Edition marks the beginning of the format change to an online edition with ISSN 2580-0906. This change reflects adaptation to the development of information technology and the need for better accessibility for journal readers.
5. SINTA 4 Accreditation (2019-2023): Jurnal Hukum Mimbar Justitia successfully achieved SINTA 4 accreditation from 2019 to 2023. This shows recognition of the quality and contribution of the journal in the development of legal science.
6. Quality Improvement: In early 2024, after the SINTA 4 accreditation period expired, the leadership of the Faculty of Law of Suryakancana University decided to improve the quality of Mimbar Justitia Law Journal. The steps taken included overhauling the journal's management, improving the journal's appearance, improving the writing systematic, as well as improving the manuscript template to comply with the latest accreditation standards.

With these steps, it is hoped that the journal can remain relevant and of high quality in presenting scientific works in the field of law.