With the May content release, we added 11 new journals, all of which are active serials that cover subjects such as international law, human rights law, criminal law and procedure, and more. Keep reading to learn about these new additions.

1. African Journal of International Affairs and Development

Vols. 1-25 (1995-2021)

Published by College Press Publishers Ltd.

Subjects: Human Rights Law, International Law, Democracy, Political Systems and Governments

The African Journal of International Affairs and Development (AJIAD) began its course in 1995 as a bi-annual devoted to the study of Africa in global affairs and development. Initially appearing as a combined volume in 1999, it was able to publish as two separate issues. Despite the ongoing crisis in African publishing, the journal has an expanding subscriber base, particularly in North America and South Africa, together with improved coverage including legal, political, diplomatic, economic, sociocultural, military, and security issues at the core of Africa’s foreign relations and world affairs. Matters relating to the environment, development, conflict, and cooperation are also raised.

2. Dhaka University Law Journal

Vols. 1-33#1 (1989-2022)

Title Varies: Vols. 1-30 (1989-2019) as Dhaka University Studies Part F

Published by University of Dhaka

Subjects: Human Rights Law, International Law, Gender and the Law, Courts

This journal is the leading peer-reviewed academic law journal in Bangladesh and invites original contributions on contemporary and jurisprudentially important issues written by academics, researchers, judges, and practitioners. It also publishes reviews of important recent books from recognized experts. Those who have a particular interest in legal and socio-legal issues of Bangladesh, South Asia, Asia, common law countries, developing countries, and the Secular Muslim States in descending order, respectively, remain the target readers of this journal.

3. Dharmashastra National Law University Student Law Journal / DNLU Student Law Journal

Vol. 1 (2022)

Published by Dharmashastra National Law University

Subjects: Business and the Law, Constitutional Law, Courts, Education Law

DNLU Student Law Journal was conceived in the year 2020 with its first volume coming out in the year 2021. The mission of the journal is to give a specialized and scholarly platform to the students for presenting their opinion. The idea revolves around deliberating upon the recent developments in law. Currently, we publish the journal in two modes: print and online. The print version is double-blind peer-edited, whereas the online journal is student editorial board-edited and then finally edited by a faculty member and advisory board of the journal composed of distinguished professors and professionals.

4. Erzincan Law Review (ErLR)

Vols, 1-26 (1997-2022)

Title Varies: Vols. 1-10 (1997-2006) as Ataturk Universitesi Erzincan Hukuk Fakultesi Dergisi; Vols. 11-24 (2007-2020) as Erzincan Universitesi Hukuk Fakultesi Dergisi

Published by Erzincan Binali Yildirim University

Subjects: Criminal Law and Procedure, Commercial Law, Human Rights Law, Contracts

Erzincan Law Review (ErLR) aims to contribute to the national and international literature by publishing original and qualified scientific works in the field of law and other scientific fields which are related to the law. Erzincan Law Review (ErLR) consists of original scientific studies, such as law and law-related interdisciplinary articles, decision reviews, legislative evaluations, book reviews, and translations, which are submitted by academics, researchers, and practitioners. Erzincan Binali Yildirim University Journal of the Faculty of Law (Erzincan Law Review) started its publication life in 1997 as the Journal of Ataturk University Erzincan Faculty of Law and has been continuing its publication life as a peer-refereed journal since 2002. The journal is published twice a year, in June and December.

5. Journal of Comparative Law

Vols. 1-9 (2014-2022)

Published by Mofid University, Center for Comparative Law Studies

Due to the importance of comparative law studies, the Center for Comparative Law Studies at Mofid University in 2010 started to pursue its goals of studying, analyzing, and applying legal issues and achievements in the original legal systems and expanding and promoting legal knowledge. The journal seeks to produce knowledge and development of literature in the field of comparative law, develop interdisciplinary studies and familiarity with contemporary legal systems, explain the Islamic legal system and its comparative study with other contemporary legal systems, and recognize the Islamic and Iranian legal system. The Journal of Comparative Law is a peer-edited journal.

6. Journal of Criminal Law and Penal Studies

Vols. 1-25#1 (1997-2021)

Published by Krakowski Instytut Prawa Karnego Fundacja

Subjects: Criminal Law and Procedure, Religion and the Law, Churches, Education Law

The Journal of Criminal Law and Penal Studies is a penal law journal founded in 1997 in Krakow with an international scope, devoted entirely to the issues of substantive, procedural, penitentiary law, and criminology, as well as the theory and philosophy of criminal law and interdisciplinary work at the junction of criminal law, humanities, and social sciences. The Journal of Criminal Law and Penal Studies is a skillful combination of high standards of academic experience with the idea of fast communication and open access to publications.

7. Macedonian Review for Criminal Law and Criminology

Vols. 1-29 (1994-2022)

Published by the Association for Criminal Law and Criminology of North Macedonia

Subjects: Criminal Law and Procedure, International Law, Penology, Legislation

The Association for Criminal Law and Criminology of North Macedonia is the official publisher of the Macedonian Review for Criminal Law and Criminology. The Review‘s objectives are to raise the experts’ and general public’s awareness on issues from the area of criminal justice and protection of civil liberties, as well as to give voice to the academic community in North Macedonia. It is the only specialized journal in Republic of North Macedonia in the area of criminal law and criminology, where legal experts, academicians, justice professionals, and researchers can publish scientific works, raise public awareness, and facilitate scientific discussions. The Association for Criminal Law and Criminology of North Macedonia consists of a Publishing Council and Editorial Board comprised of international, regional, and domestic professors, academics, and justice professionals. The main editor of the review is elected from the rank of tenured academicians and professors, members of the Association for Criminal Law and Criminology, to ensure consistent quality of the published paper. The format of the review is open access, so anyone can access it and read the published materials. The publishing languages are Macedonian and English. The review has adopted the blind peer-review system.

8. Mass Claims: An International Journal with a European Focus

2021-2022

Published by Den Hollander BV

Subjects: Legal Practice and Procedure, Class Actions, Dispute Resolution, International Law

Mass Claims: An International Journal with a European Focus is a unique publication that provides a comprehensive overview of inter-jurisdictional developments in the field of collective redress. It also covers non-legal issues relevant to mass claims, such as funding and economics. The journal brings together academics, practitioners, members of the judiciary, and policy makers active in the area of mass claims. The wide network of expert contributors report on key European legislation and case law, but also pay close attention to relevant issues outside of Europe—including Australia, Canada, Israel, and the United States. This makes the journal a leading commentary on the most recent developments in collective redress. The publication uses various formats and focuses on collaborative submissions, ensuring that no pertinent angles are left out. As a result, the journal offers a reliable source of information on mass claims for any professional interested in this field.

9. Perspective Politice

Vols. 1-15 (2006-2022)

Published by National University of Political Studies and Public Administration, Faculty of Political Sciences

Subjects: Countries, Areas, and Regions; European Union, Politics (General), International Law

Perspective Politice / Political Perspectives (PP) is an international, open-access, peer-reviewed annual journal published in print and digital format by the Faculty of Political Sciences of the National University of Political Studies and Public Administration in Bucharest. PP welcomes articles in all fields of social and political sciences, aiming to cover the latest developments regarding political currents and ideologies, theoretical models, and research methods, in order to establish a space of dialogue where academics and intellectuals can shape and enhance their ideas. The topics accepted by Perspective Politice include, but are not limited to, internal and international political analysis, rational choice theory, comparative politics, institutionalism, political theory, ethics, history of political thought, law and administrative studies, and political communication. Polemical exchanges between authors, built around methodological approaches or research results, are encouraged, given that they can add clarity and relevance to our academic field. PP is indexed in several databases and is archived in the Legal Repository of the National Library of Romania. PP was founded in 2006 by Andrei Taranu and Virginia Mircea, initially as a subscription-based publication. Since 2009, the journal has flipped to a fully open-accessed model with the post-2009 archive material available on the journal’s website. Currently, PP is published annually by the Faculty of Political Sciences of the National University of Political Studies and Public Administration in Bucharest as an open-access journal. Before publication, each submitted paper is subject to a double-blind peer review by at least two independent experts.

10. Redeemer’s University Nigeria Journal of Jurisprudence and International Law

Vols. 1-3 (2021-2023)

Published by Redeemer’s University

Subjects: International Law, Jurisprudence, Courts, Human Rights Law

Redeemer’s University Nigeria Journal of Jurisprudence and International Law is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal with a focus on jurisprudence, international and comparative law, and national and regional legal development. Its targeted audience are students, academics, and lawyers who are interested in international law and legal theory.

11. St. Thomas Journal of Complex Litigation

Vols. 1-9 Article 8 (2015-2023)

Published by St. Thomas University

Subjects: Jurisprudence, Legal Practice and Procedure, Constitutional Law, Information Privacy

The St. Thomas Journal of Complex Litigation focuses exclusively on topics of complex litigation. Our mission is to publish relevant and thought-provoking scholarship and serve as a leading resource for students, academics, and legal professionals in the area of complex litigation. The purpose of the Journal is the advancement of legal education and scholarly work by preparing for publication a professional journal focused on novel issues in cases and controversies involving multi-party claims that are either in excess of 30,000 dollars, include numerous claims or derivative actions, consist of complex legal matters, or any other complex civil litigation issue. Our journal is student-edited.

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