Focus and Scope
Founded in 1997, Jurnal Undang-undang dan Masyarakat (JUUM) (E-ISSN 2735-1270) is a peer reviewed (double blind) journal published twice a year in May and November by UKM Press. At least two reviewers are employed during the review process. The editorial team supports open, critical dialogue and welcomes scholarly contributions from diverse disciplines, methodologies, and global perspectives.
JUUM addresses regional and global issues, presenting impactful empirical findings. Guided by an expert international advisory board and reviewers, it publishes contemporary, innovative discussions in law and society, fostering fresh perspectives and new directions in these fields. Law and society are deeply interconnected, with the law shaping society amidst injustices and rapid global change. As both evolve, the significance of legal systems grows globally.
The journal invites original submissions on law and legal issues related to society in Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and beyond. The scope of coverage includes but is not limited to the following areas:
• Administrative Law
• Business Law
• Child Law
• Competition law
• Constitutional Law
• Consumer Law
• Corporation Law
• Criminal Law
• Environmental Law
• Family Law
• Human Rights and Criminal Justice
• Human Rights and Society
• Humanitarian Law
• Indigenous People and Law
• Industrial Relation
• Information Technology/Cyber Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• International Economic Law and Siyar
• Islamic Banking and Finance Law
• Islamic Criminal Law
• Islamic Family Law
• Law and Society
• Medical and Public Health Law
• Private International Law
• Public International Law
• Torts
• Tourism law
The journal accepts submissions in English or Malay throughout the year.
The journal publishes original articles, case commentary, legislative notes, and book review. In order to ensure a smooth and effective submission, review and editorial process, authors are kindly advised to adhere to the Journal Template.
The journal accepts submission through its online system. To submit a manuscript, please click here.
All submitted works should not have been published or under consideration for publication elsewhere
The journal is currently indexed in:
• Google Scholar
• MyCite
• UKM Journal Article Repository (UJAR)
Section Policies
Articles
Manuscripts are subjected to a double-blind peer review process. Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on their appropriateness for the journal, significance of contribution to the discipline, cogency of analysis, conceptual breadth and clarity of presentation. Decisions regarding the publication of a manuscript are based on the reviewers’ recommendations. Manuscripts submitted by members of the editorial board are subjected to the same review process.
 Open Submissions |
Indexed |
Peer Reviewed |
Book Review
Prospective authors are encouraged to discuss with the Chief Editor before writing a book review.
Editors- Zinatul Ashiqin Zainol
| Open Submissions |
Indexed |
 Peer Reviewed |
Case Commentary
Prospective authors are encouraged to discuss with the Chief Editor before writing case commentary.
Editors- Zinatul Ashiqin Zainol
| Open Submissions |
Indexed |
Peer Reviewed |
Legislative Notes
Prospective authors are encouraged to discuss with the Chief Editor before writing legislative notes.
Editors- Zinatul Ashiqin Zainol
| Open Submissions |
Indexed |
Peer Reviewed |
Peer Review Process
Manuscripts are subjected to a double-blind peer review process. Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on their appropriateness for the journal, significance of contribution to the discipline, cogency of analysis, conceptual breadth and clarity of presentation. Decisions regarding the publication of a manuscript are based on the reviewers’ recommendations. Manuscripts submitted by members of the editorial board are subjected to the same review process.
Manuscript Submission: Authors submit their research articles to the journal. The Editor-in-Chief then assigns the manuscript to the Managing Editor for further processing.
Manuscript Editorial Screening: The Managing Editor and editorial team conduct an initial review of the manuscript. A plagiarism is conducted via Turnitin for each submission. The manuscript may be accepted, rejected, or proceed to peer review.
Manuscript Reviewing Process: The Managing Editor selects at least two subject-matter experts to conduct a double-blind peer review. Both the authors' and reviewers' identities are kept anonymous. Reviewers complete an evaluation form provided by the journal.
Notification of Manuscript Decision: Based on reviewer's feedback, the Editor-in-Chief notifies the author of the manuscript's acceptance, required revisions, resubmission or rejection. The anonymity of reviewer is maintained.
Manuscript Revisions: If revisions are needed, the author revises the manuscript in response to reviewer's comments by submitting an Author's Response Form detailing the changes made and revised manuscripts (clean and track-changes copy).
Manuscript Resubmission: The revised manuscript is resubmitted following the same process as the initial submission.
Notification of Acceptance: If the reviewer is satisfied with the revisions, the Editor-in-Chief notifies the author of the manuscript’s acceptance for publication.
Galley Proof and Publication: The accepted manuscript undergoes formatting, copyediting, and proofreading before being published either in print or online.
Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
No fee is charged for publication in JUUM.
Archiving
This journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. More...