Journal profile
Journal of Private and Commercial Law
ISSN 2599-0314 · eISSN 2599-0306 · Universitas Negeri Semarang · Indonesia
Journal of Private and Commercial Law: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 24 weeks (community reports); acceptance rate 35% (journal website); 18 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Private and Commercial Law is published by Universitas Negeri Semarang. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Indonesian Legal and Regulatory Studies, Legal Studies and Policies and Intellectual Property Law, together about 57.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Law. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Private and Commercial Law is an international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality, original research on contemporary developments in private law and commercial law. The journal is committed to advancing rigorous legal scholarship by integrating doctrinal, comparative, and interdisciplinary approaches to address legal challenges in an increasingly interconnected and digitalized global economy. The journal specifically aims to position itself at the intersection of legal doctrine, business practice, and technological transformation, providing a forum for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to engage with both theoretical and practical dimensions of law in Indonesia and globally. Core Areas of Coverage The journal welcomes submissions in, but not limited to, the following areas: Private Law Theory and PracticeContract law, tort law, property law, family law, and succession law, with particular attention to legal reform, harmonization, and cross-jurisdictional analysis. Commercial and Corporate LawCorporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance law, capital markets, insolvency, insurance, and international trade law. Digital Economy and Commercial InnovationLegal implications of digital transformation, including e-commerce, fintech, digital assets, smart contracts, data protection, and artificial intelligence in private and commercial transactions. Transnational and Comparative LawComparative legal studies, legal transplantation, and the interaction between domestic legal systems and international regulatory frameworks. Dispute Resolution and EnforcementLitigation, arbitration, mediation, and hybrid dispute resolution mechanisms in both domestic and cross-border commercial disputes. Law, Business, and SocietyInterdisciplinary research linking law with economics, finance, governance, and socio-legal studies to understand the broader impact of private and commercial law. Journal Positioning and Distinctiveness The journal distinguishes itself through: A strong emphasis on Global South and emerging market perspectives, addressing underrepresented legal systems in global legal discourse. Bridging doctrinal and empirical research, encouraging methodological diversity including qualitative, quantitative, and case-based studies. Focus on digital and transnational commercial realities, ensuring relevance to contemporary legal developments. Commitment to practical relevance, connecting academic insights with lega
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Ubaidillah KamalPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 5, Germany 2, Australia 2, India 1, Malaysia 1 (12 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Indonesian Legal and Regulatory StudiesSocial Sciences34.5%
- Legal Studies and PoliciesSocial Sciences16.3%
- Intellectual Property LawSocial Sciences6.4%
- Dispute Resolution and Class ActionsBusiness, Management and Accounting4.2%
- Legal and Policy Analysis in IndonesiaSocial Sciences4.2%
- Corporate Insolvency and GovernanceBusiness, Management and Accounting3.8%
- Land Rights and ReformsAgricultural and Biological Sciences3%
- International Arbitration and Investment LawBusiness, Management and Accounting3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 6OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.03OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 126 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
| 2025 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
| 2024 | 11 | 11 | 33 |
| 2023 | 21 | 21 | 44 |
| 2022 | 12 | 12 | 37 |
| 2021 | 14 | 14 | 25 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 24 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 35%Publisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 24 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePeer review
- Peer review
Editors may desk reject submissions that do not meet minimum quality standards. Model summary
An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Universitas Negeri Semarang
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2599-0314
- Electronic ISSN
- 2599-0306
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 10, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Private and Commercial Law
How long does peer review take at Journal of Private and Commercial Law?
Authors report an average review time of about 24 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 35%. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Private and Commercial Law based?
Of the 12 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (5), Germany (2) and Australia (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Private and Commercial Law?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Private and Commercial Law is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Journal of Private and Commercial Law open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Private and Commercial Law is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .