Aims and Scope
JUDGE: Journal of Law, Democracy, Governance and Ethics aims to disseminate original and high-quality research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in legal studies, democratic governance, public administration, and ethical perspectives in public and institutional life. The journal provides a scholarly platform for academics, researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers, and governance professionals to publish empirical studies, conceptual analyses, and evidence-based research addressing contemporary issues in law, democracy, governance, and ethics.
The journal focuses on research that examines legal frameworks, democratic institutions, governance systems, and ethical practices within public and private sectors across various social, political, and institutional contexts. Through rigorous scholarly contributions, the journal promotes justice, transparency, accountability, and integrity in governance and public decision-making.
JUDGE: Journal of Law, Democracy, Governance and Ethics encourages interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research approaches that integrate law with political science, public administration, sociology, ethics, and governance studies to address emerging challenges in democratic institutions, legal systems, and ethical governance in a rapidly changing global society.
Scope of the Journal
The journal accepts manuscripts reporting empirical research, theoretical studies, literature reviews, and policy analyses related to law, democracy, governance, and ethics in various national and international contexts. The scope includes, but is not limited to:
- Law and Legal Studies
- Constitutional and administrative law
- Criminal law and civil law studies
- Comparative law and international law
- Legal reform and judicial systems
- Democracy and Political Governance
- Democratic institutions and political systems
- Electoral systems and political participation
- Public policy and democratic governance
- Transparency and accountability in democratic systems
- Governance and Public Administration
- Public sector governance and institutional management
- Governance reforms and institutional capacity
- Good governance and public service delivery
- Local governance and decentralization
- Ethics, Integrity, and Accountability
- Ethics in public administration and governance
- Professional ethics and legal ethics
- Integrity systems and anti-corruption strategies
- Ethical leadership and accountability
- Human Rights and Justice
- Human rights protection and advocacy
- Access to justice and legal empowerment
- Social justice and equality before the law
- International human rights law
- Law, Society, and Contemporary Issues
- Law and social transformation
- Digital governance and cyber law
- Global governance and international cooperation
- Contemporary legal and governance challenges
Publication Policy
JUDGE: Journal of Law, Democracy, Governance and Ethics prioritizes manuscripts that:
- Present original research with strong theoretical and empirical contributions in law, democracy, governance, and ethics
- Apply rigorous qualitative, quantitative, or mixed research methodologies
- Address emerging challenges in legal systems, democratic governance, and ethical leadership
- Provide practical implications for legal practitioners, policymakers, and governance institutions
- Promote justice, integrity, accountability, and ethical public management
The journal accepts articles written in English (primary) and Indonesian, particularly those that demonstrate international relevance, comparative perspectives, and implications for legal systems, democratic governance, and ethical practices in both national and global contexts.
