About the Journal

Contemporary Issues in Law, Culture, and Globalization is an open access, peer-reviewed academic journal committed to fostering interdisciplinary research and critical inquiry at the intersection of law, culture, and global social dynamics. The journal serves as an international platform for scholars, legal professionals, cultural theorists, sociologists, anthropologists, political scientists, and interdisciplinary researchers to engage in meaningful dialogue about the evolving relationship between legal norms, cultural identities, and global processes.

We are particularly interested in original scholarly articles, case studies, critical reviews, and theoretical papers that explore how globalization affects cultural identities, legal systems, indigenous rights, human rights frameworks, migration and diaspora, legal pluralism, and socio-political transformations. The journal also welcomes comparative and transnational legal studies that highlight cultural contextualization in legal practice and theory.

The journal is published biannually and adheres to the highest standards of academic integrity and scholarly excellence. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and relevance.

Aims and Scope

The primary aim of Contemporary Issues in Law, Culture, and Globalization is to publish high-quality scholarly work that critically examines the complex interplay between legal systems, cultural practices, and global socio-economic transformations. The journal seeks to expand the boundaries of traditional legal scholarship by integrating perspectives from the humanities and social sciences, thereby enriching the understanding of law as a culturally embedded and globally influenced phenomenon.

Key Areas of Focus Include:

  • Legal Pluralism and Cultural Diversity

  • Globalization and Legal Transformation

  • Postcolonial Legal Theory

  • Human Rights and Cultural Relativism

  • Comparative Constitutionalism and Customary Law

  • Transnational Legal Processes

  • Indigenous Law and Governance

  • Law, Migration, and Identity

  • Law and Religion in Global Contexts

  • Cultural Heritage Law and Global Institutions

  • Global Trade, Corporate Law, and Cultural Impacts

By publishing interdisciplinary research, the journal aims to serve as a bridge between legal academia and broader cultural, sociopolitical, and global policy debates. We welcome contributions from scholars at all career stages and from diverse geographic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Open Access Statement

Contemporary Issues in Law, Culture, and Globalization is committed to the principle of open access to scholarly research. All articles published in the journal are freely and immediately accessible to the public online, without any subscription or paywall barriers. By eliminating access restrictions, the journal ensures that knowledge is widely disseminated and accessible to researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the broader public worldwide.

This open access model supports the free exchange of ideas and promotes global academic equity, particularly for scholars and readers in under-resourced regions. Authors are encouraged to disseminate their published articles broadly, and readers are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, and use the content for any lawful non-commercial purpose, in accordance with the journal’s licensing terms.

Copyright and License

Authors who publish in Contemporary Issues in Law, Culture, and Globalization retain full copyright over their work. The journal operates under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This licensing framework allows others to share, adapt, and redistribute the work for non-commercial purposes, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors and source, and any changes made are indicated.

By retaining copyright, authors preserve ownership of their intellectual property while simultaneously enabling wide dissemination and impact of their research. Authors are free to deposit their published articles in institutional repositories, academic networks, or personal websites, subject to appropriate attribution and licensing requirements.

Plagiarism Policy

The journal maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism and unethical publication practices. All submitted manuscripts are screened using the iThenticate plagiarism detection software to ensure the originality and integrity of the content. Any submission found to contain significant plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or duplicate publication will be automatically rejected or retracted, as appropriate.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts are free from any form of academic misconduct, including improper citation, unauthorized use of third-party content, and data fabrication or falsification. In cases where plagiarism is suspected or discovered post-publication, the journal reserves the right to retract the article, notify the author's institution, and take further corrective action in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

To support the operational costs associated with open access publication, including peer review management, editorial processes, website maintenance, indexing, archiving, and long-term digital preservation, Contemporary Issues in Law, Culture, and Globalization charges a modest Article Processing Charge (APC) of 1,500,000 Iranian Tomans per accepted article.

This fee is only applicable after the article has been peer-reviewed and accepted for publication. There are no submission fees or charges for rejected manuscripts. The APC ensures that the journal can remain sustainable and accessible to readers worldwide while upholding rigorous academic and editorial standards.

Authors from economically disadvantaged institutions or low-income countries may apply for APC waivers or discounts, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Peer-Review Process

Contemporary Issues in Law, Culture, and Globalization upholds a double-blind peer-review process to ensure impartiality and academic rigor. Each manuscript submitted to the journal is reviewed anonymously by two or three expert reviewers, selected based on their scholarly expertise and familiarity with the manuscript’s subject matter.

Peer-Review Stages Include:

  1. Initial Editorial Screening: The editorial team conducts a preliminary review to assess the manuscript's fit with the journal's scope, originality, and adherence to submission guidelines.

  2. Anonymous Review: Eligible manuscripts are sent to independent reviewers who evaluate the submission based on clarity, methodology, originality, theoretical contribution, and significance.

  3. Reviewer Recommendations: Reviewers may recommend acceptance, minor revisions, major revisions, or rejection.

  4. Editorial Decision: Based on the reviewers’ comments and the author’s response to revisions, the editorial team makes a final publication decision.

Authors receive detailed feedback to enhance the quality of their work, and reviewer identities remain confidential throughout the process. The average timeline from submission to final decision is approximately 8 to 10 weeks.

Archiving and Repository Policies

Contemporary Issues in Law, Culture, and Globalization is committed to the long-term accessibility and preservation of its published content. The journal supports the following archiving and repository practices:

Self-Archiving Policy:

Authors are fully permitted to deposit both preprint and postprint versions of their articles, including the final publisher’s version, in:

  • Institutional repositories

  • Disciplinary repositories

  • Personal websites

  • Academic social networking sites (e.g., ResearchGate, Academia.edu)

All such deposits must include a complete citation to the original published article and link to the journal’s official website.

Digital Archiving and Backup:

All articles published in the journal are permanently archived on the official journal website with secure backup and DOI assignment for persistent access. The journal also plans to partner with trusted digital preservation services such as LOCKSS or CLOCKSS in the future to ensure long-term digital archiving.

By combining open access with robust archiving policies, the journal ensures that scholarly contributions remain available to future generations of researchers.