About the Journal

The International Journal of Law in Changing World (The IJLCW) (ISSN 2764-6068) is a biannual independent international double-blind peer-reviewed journal that aims to publish high-quality articles and thus contribute to the accumulation and dissemination of knowledge of the latest evolutions and developments in the legal field, arising from the constantly changing world. 

The approach of the Journal is a comparative one and accordingly will focus on national law as well as all fields of international law. It embraces work that is theoretical, empirical, socio-legal, doctrinal, or comparative that relates to any legal system.

IJLCW's Aims and Scope are the transformations (technologies and policies) of the world and their impact on the law and society. Thus, the journal focuses on (but is not restricted to) analysis of new technological and social challenges and their effects on the law and legal procedures, such as the emergence of digital technologies and issues of regulation, environmental and sustainability issues, etc.

Each Issue contains significant theoretical contributions while also being a dossier of information on the cross-cultural application of a specific area of law. 

Coverage includes, but is not limited to:

- Law and Technology

- Environmental law

-Employment and industrial law

- Competition law

- Legal theory

- Intellectual property

- Corporate law and finance

- Commercial law and consumer protection

- Taxation

- International law

The International Journal of Law in Changing World has two regular issues per year, one in June and one in December, and is an OPEN ACCESS journal. There is no publication fee (APCs - article processing charges). We also publish special thematic issues with no specific periodicity.

The IJLCW focuses on a fast but qualified peer-review process of submitted papers to ensure the accuracy, article relevance, and originality of papers. 

Open Access Statement

This is an open access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or their institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. This is in accordance with the BOAI definition of open access.

The journal does not require article processing charges or any other author fees.

Creative Commons

All articles published by the International Journal of Law in Changing World are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. This permits anyone to copy, redistribute, remix, transmit and adapt the work provided the original work and source are appropriately cited.

                                                             Editors-in-Chief Appeal

Change is the Law of Life (J.F. Kennedy)

The challenges of the 21st century have compelled significant changes across all aspects of life, including the legal field. Issues such as sustainability, widespread digitalization, and the global pandemic present profound challenges for modern law. To adapt, the legal system must evolve, and it is the responsibility of both researchers and practitioners to propose pathways for its transformation.

The main idea of the creation of the International Journal of Law in Changing World was to offer intellectual independent space for highly relevant, ground-breaking research in the sphere of law, regulation, policy, and governance. It is not committed to any particular theory, ideology, or methodology and invites papers from a variety of standpoints, ideologies, perspectives, and methods. 

It is a big honor and a great responsibility for us to lead this Journal. Our approach is based on the recognition that collaboration and people-to-people ties are the main pillars of the modern world. As the Editors-in-Chief, we are always open to suggestions and recommendations, cooperation, and partnership development.

On behalf of the International Journal of Law in Changing World, we wish our authors to increase excellence in legal research and its quality, and to develop better communication across the world.

 

Digital Preservation Policy and Statement

International Journal of Law in Changing World
Digital Preservation Policy

At the International Journal of Law in Changing World, we are committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of our published content. Recognizing the importance of maintaining scholarly contributions for future generations, our digital preservation policy outlines the measures we take to safeguard our journal's content.

Scope of Preservation

Our preservation efforts focus on maintaining access to:

  • All published articles, including metadata and supplementary materials such as abstracts and keywords.
  • Formatting and structure of the articles, ensuring their usability and readability.
  • Archived issues and volumes of the journal.

Preservation Objectives

We aim to:

  • Ensure that all content remains accessible indefinitely, regardless of technological advancements or disruptions.
  • Provide open access to preserved materials without embargo periods, in alignment with our mission to disseminate knowledge freely.

Preservation Strategies

To meet these objectives, the journal employs the following strategies:

  1. Partnerships with Preservation Initiatives
    We collaborate with reputable digital preservation organizations, including:
    • PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN): Ensures that content is stored in geographically distributed archives using LOCKSS.
    • LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe): Provides decentralized preservation through distributed networks.
  2. Regular Backups
    The journal conducts comprehensive data backups every six months. These backups ensure that content and metadata are protected against data loss or system failures.
  3. Open Journal System (OJS)
    The journal's use of OJS facilitates metadata harvesting, format preservation, and integration with preservation networks, ensuring a seamless preservation workflow.
  4. Format Preservation
    Articles are stored in widely recognized formats (e.g., PDF, XML) to maximize accessibility and compatibility with evolving digital technologies. (XML formatting under implementation)

Access to Preserved Content

All preserved content is freely available to readers under the journal's open-access policy. This ensures that users worldwide can access, use, and cite the journal's contributions without restrictions.

Monitoring and Updates

The journal periodically reviews its preservation policy and practices to align with evolving best practices and to maintain the integrity and accessibility of its content.

For any inquiries regarding our preservation efforts, please contact our editorial team at [insert contact email].

 

Editors-in-Chief

Elizaveta A. Gromova and Daniel Brantes Ferreira

 

If you have issues regarding this publication, please contact us at editor@ijlcw.org