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.
Society and law are interdependent. Amidst a world rife with injustices and transgressions, the law has a significant influence on society. The importance of law has grown in this era of fast institutional and global change. Society is undergoing a profound transformation as laws undergo a transformation and assume new significance on a global scale. Considering this, the journal welcomes submission of original works on law and legal issues relating to any area of law and society in Malaysia, Southeast Asia and other regions of the world.
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.
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.