Peer Reviewers

Reviewer Board

The Journal of Law and Cultural Studies (JLCS) recognizes the essential contribution of reviewers in maintaining the quality, integrity, and academic standards of published research.

The Reviewer Board consists of scholars and experts with expertise in law, cultural studies, social sciences, humanities, and related interdisciplinary fields. Reviewers provide independent, objective, and constructive evaluations of submitted manuscripts to support the editorial decision-making process.

All reviewers are selected based on their academic qualifications, research experience, publication records, and expertise relevant to the scope of the journal.

Role of Peer Reviewers

Reviewers are responsible for assisting the Editorial Team in evaluating submitted manuscripts. Their evaluation contributes to ensuring that published articles meet international academic standards.

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Assess manuscripts objectively and fairly.

  • Evaluate the originality, significance, and contribution of the research.

  • Examine the appropriateness of research methodology and theoretical framework.

  • Provide constructive comments to improve manuscript quality.

  • Identify relevant literature that may strengthen the manuscript.

  • Report ethical concerns, including plagiarism, data manipulation, or duplicate publication.

  • Maintain confidentiality throughout the review process.

Reviewer Selection Criteria

JLCS selects reviewers based on the following criteria:

  • Academic expertise relevant to the manuscript topic.

  • A doctoral degree or equivalent academic qualification (where applicable).

  • Research experience in relevant fields.

  • Experience in scholarly publication and peer review.

  • Institutional affiliation and academic reputation.

  • Absence of conflicts of interest with the submitted manuscript.

Reviewer Confidentiality

JLCS applies a Double-Blind Peer Review system.

During the review process:

  • Reviewers' identities are not disclosed to authors.

  • Authors' identities are not disclosed to reviewers.

  • Manuscripts and review comments are treated as confidential documents.

Reviewers must not share, discuss, or use unpublished manuscript information for personal or professional advantage.

Reviewer Ethics

JLCS expects reviewers to follow ethical standards based on the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Reviewers should:

  • Accept review assignments only within their area of expertise.

  • Provide unbiased and evidence-based assessments.

  • Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe.

  • Declare any potential conflicts of interest.

  • Respect the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

  • Avoid personal criticism or inappropriate comments toward authors.

Reviewer Recognition

JLCS appreciates the valuable contribution of reviewers in supporting academic communication and maintaining publication quality.

The journal may provide recognition through:

  • Reviewer acknowledgment lists.

  • Reviewer certificates (upon request or journal policy).

  • Participation records within the journal system.

  • Academic contribution recognition.

Reviewer Board Members

The current list of reviewers will be updated periodically based on the journal's publication needs and areas of expertise.

International Reviewers

  • Prof. Alexander Fedorovich Malyy, Scopus ID: 57194874834, Departement of Constitutional Law, Kazan Federal University, Russian Federation

  • Prof. Stefan Koos, Bundeswehr University Munich, Germany

  • Prof. Razeen Sappideen, Scopus ID: 14041008300, School of Law Western Sydney University, Australia

  • Prof. Carolyn Sappideen, Scopus ID: 6506771331, School of Law Western Sydney University, Australia

  • Prof. Stanislav Shkel, Scopus ID: 56747984200, Departement of Constitutional Law, Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Russian Federation

  • Prof. Muhammad Munir, Scopus ID: 54414595100, Department of Law, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan

National Reviewers

    • Prof. Euis Nurlaelawati, Scopus ID: 56247081700, Faculty of Sharia and Law, State Islamic University (UIN) Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta

    • Prof. Asep Saepudin Jahar, Scopus ID: 57156653300, Departement of Economic Law Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta

    • Assoc. Prof. Ahmad Tholabi Kharlie, Scopus ID: 57215568831, Faculty of Sharia and Law UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Indonesia

    • Prof. Djawahir Hejazziey, Scopus ID: 57201114009, Faculty of Sharia and Law, Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Indonesia

    • Prof. Ahmad Mukri Aji, Scopus ID: 57216168294, Faculty of Sharia and Law, Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Indonesia

    • Nur Rohim Yunus, Scopus ID: 57216167775, Web of Science ResearcherID: AAI-6738-2020. Department of Constitutional Law Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Indonesia

Invitation for Reviewers

JLCS welcomes qualified scholars and researchers who are interested in contributing as peer reviewers.

Researchers who wish to join the Reviewer Board may contact the Editorial Office by providing:

  • Full name and academic title;

  • Institutional affiliation;

  • Research interests and expertise;

  • ORCID ID;

  • Google Scholar or Scopus profile (if available);

  • Relevant publication experience.

Commitment to Quality

Through a rigorous reviewer selection and evaluation process, JLCS is committed to maintaining a fair, transparent, and high-quality peer-review system that supports the advancement of legal and cultural scholarship internationally.