About the Journal

Jurnal Hukum Legalita (Legalita) (P-ISSN: 1412-2480 | E-ISSN: 2776-7248) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published biannually—every July and December—by the Department of Law, in collaboration with the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), Universitas Muhammadiyah Kotabumi, Indonesia. Since its establishment in 2019, Legalita has served as a scholarly platform to disseminate the results of research and critical analyses in the field of law.

The journal focuses on the development of legal scholarship in criminal law, civil law, constitutional law, state administrative law, and legal aspects of societal phenomena. Legalita encourages contributions that build awareness of legal culture and stimulate intellectual discourse on legal reforms and practices in Indonesia and beyond.

In addition to its primary scope, the journal is also open to interdisciplinary legal research that explores law from broader social, philosophical, political, and economic perspectives. Submissions may include empirical studies, normative research, comparative law analyses, or theoretical frameworks that align with the journal’s objectives. Manuscripts that have successfully passed the editorial and peer review process are published online with an initial view, ensuring timely dissemination of new knowledge.

 

Journal Licensing

All works published in Jurnal Hukum Legalita are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This license permits users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any lawful non-commercial purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author, as long as proper attribution is given.

 

Copyright Policy

Copyright of all published materials is retained by Jurnal Hukum Legalita. Under the CC BY-NC license, the journal reserves the rights to:

  • Store and disseminate articles in various digital formats and databases,

  • Manage and preserve archival access to the content,

  • Reproduce and republish manuscripts for non-commercial academic and educational use.

All published manuscripts, whether in print or electronic form, are made open access to ensure the widest possible dissemination of scholarly work. The editorial board disclaims any responsibility for legal issues arising from copyright violations committed by authors or third parties.

 

Peer Review Process

Jurnal Hukum Legalita employs a double-blind peer review system, ensuring objectivity and confidentiality throughout the evaluation process. Every submitted manuscript undergoes preliminary assessment by the editorial team. If deemed suitable for the journal’s scope and standards, it is forwarded to at least two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript’s subject matter.

Following the review, authors are required to revise their manuscripts based on reviewers’ and editors’ feedback. Only manuscripts that meet the journal's academic and ethical standards will be accepted for publication.

The peer review process adheres to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines to ensure integrity, fairness, and transparency.