Journal profile
Semarang State University Undergraduate Law and Society Review
ISSN 2807-8225 · eISSN 2807-8683 · Universitas Negeri Semarang · Indonesia
Semarang State University Undergraduate Law and Society Review: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 15 weeks (community reports); acceptance rate 53% (journal website); 40 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Semarang State University Undergraduate Law and Society Review 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 Legal and Social Justice Studies, together about 45.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Law. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Semarang State Undergraduate Law and Society Review, originating from the vibrant Socio-Legal Studies community at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Negeri Semarang, represents a distinctive platform for interdisciplinary exploration. This journal stands out on the international academic stage by fostering a diverse and inclusive approach, addressing issues from various legal cultures while embracing theoretical concerns of cross-cultural significance. What sets this publication apart is its dedication to cultivating a broad international readership. By encouraging contributions that traverse borders and legal traditions, the journal serves as a nexus for global scholarly exchange. The inclusion of a highly regarded Book and Movie Review section enhances its unique standing within the broader legal studies context, providing a multifaceted perspective that extends beyond conventional academic discourse. Challenging, authoritative, and timely, the Semarang State Undergraduate Law and Society Review caters not only to legal researchers and practitioners but also beckons sociologists, criminologists, and other social scientists. This journal acts as a reservoir for contemporary legal research, employing a multidisciplinary lens to explore various facets of the legal landscape. It serves as a peer-reviewed forum, presenting articles and notes that contribute to the understanding of the intricate relationship between society and the legal process. With a commitment to inclusivity, the journal welcomes submissions from any scholarly tradition concerned with the cultural, economic, political, psychological, or social dimensions of law and legal systems. Its broad interdisciplinary scope encompasses not only Indonesia and Southeast Asia but extends to a wider global context, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of the complex interplay between law and society on an international scale. As an integral part of international academia, the Semarang State Undergraduate Law and Society Review is positioned at the forefront of advancing cross-cultural dialogue and understanding within the legal field.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief RIZQAN NAELUFARPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 3%); most named Indonesia 31, Malaysia 2, Mainland China 1, Spain 1, Netherlands 1 (38 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Indonesian Legal and Regulatory StudiesSocial Sciences21.3%
- Legal Studies and PoliciesSocial Sciences16.4%
- Legal and Social Justice StudiesSocial Sciences8.2%
- Land Rights and ReformsAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.7%
- Legal and Policy Analysis in IndonesiaSocial Sciences7.1%
- Public Administration in Developing NationsSocial Sciences4.4%
- Family and Matrimonial LawSocial Sciences3.3%
- Sexual Assault and Victimization StudiesSocial Sciences2.7%
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
- 5OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 82 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| 2025 | 40 | 40 | 10 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 23 |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 29 |
| 2022 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| 2021 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
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 15 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 53%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 60 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 15 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-SA | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
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)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 6,000 words
- Reference style
- Chicago
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
- 2807-8225
- Electronic ISSN
- 2807-8683
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 6, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Semarang State University Undergraduate Law and Society Review
How long does peer review take at Semarang State University Undergraduate Law and Society Review?
Authors report an average review time of about 15 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 53%. 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.
What are the manuscript requirements of Semarang State University Undergraduate Law and Society Review?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 6,000 words; Reference style: Chicago. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Semarang State University Undergraduate Law and Society Review based?
Of the 38 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 3%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (31), Malaysia (2) and Mainland China (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Semarang State University Undergraduate Law and Society Review?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Semarang State University Undergraduate Law and Society Review is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Semarang State University Undergraduate Law and Society Review open access, and what is the APC?
Semarang State University Undergraduate Law and Society Review 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 2026-08-24). Last updated: .