About the Journal

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LAW, GOVERNANCE AND SOCIETY is published by J&L ACADEMIC GROUP PLT and provides a professional academic exchange and achievement display platform for scholars, researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers and postgraduates in the fields of international law, global governance and social development at home and abroad. It focuses on the interaction and integrated development of international law, governance and society, explores the theoretical innovation, practical paths and development trends in these fields, and shares cutting-edge knowledge, research results and professional insights in this interdisciplinary field. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LAW, GOVERNANCE AND SOCIETY invites researchers, scholars, legal workers, policy practitioners and postgraduates in relevant fields at home and abroad to submit original academic articles in English, so as to jointly promote the academic progress and high-quality development of the fields of international law, governance and society.

The journal is published biannually (March and September). The aim of the journal is to promote the in-depth academic research and practical innovation in the fields of international law, governance and society, build a communication bridge between academic research and international practice, promote the exploration and promotion of innovative theories, governance strategies and legal application models in related fields, solve core problems such as the coordination of international law and global governance, the improvement of social governance systems, and the balance between legal norms and social development, help the in-depth development of interdisciplinary research in international law, governance and society, and provide academic support and practical reference for the sustainable development of these fields.

In terms of scope, although its empirical focus is on the fields of international law, governance and society, the journal mainly publishes empirical research, theoretical discussion, policy analysis and case study achievements in these fields; at the same time, it welcomes high-quality articles adopting an interdisciplinary perspective, integrating research perspectives and methods from related disciplines such as international law, political science, sociology, public management, ethics and economics, so as to enrich the research connotation of the fields of international law, governance and society, promote interdisciplinary integration and innovative development. It covers research contents such as international law theory and practice, global governance mechanism construction, international cooperation and rule of law, social governance modernization, public policy formulation and implementation, social justice and legal protection, cross-border dispute resolution, and the impact of global changes on law, governance and society.

To achieve this broad aim and consistent with its scope, the journal employs a double-blind peer review system to strictly control the academic quality and scientificity of the published articles. The types of published articles include research articles, review articles, book reviews and case studies. The specific requirements are as follows: for English submissions, the word count of full research articles is 7,000-8,000 words, review articles is 5,000 words, and book reviews and case studies is 1,500 words. All research papers must include a literature review, theoretical framework, research methods, key findings, and in-depth discussion to ensure the completeness, scientificity and innovation of the research, in line with academic norms.