About the Journal
Varia Hukum: Jurnal Forum Studi Hukum dan Kemasyarakatan, ISSN: 2085-1154 (Print) 2798-7663 (Online) is an open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed law journal published by Law Study Program at Sharia and Law Faculty UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung that explores the relationship between law, society, and governance. The journal provides a platform for critical discussions on how legal norms, institutions, and policies shape and are shaped by societal transformations, particularly in Indonesia and the Global South. It was first published to address the need for critical and contextual legal studies that explore how social dynamics shape and shape legal norms, institutions, and policies, particularly in Indonesia.
Recognizing the evolving legal landscape and the increasing importance of socio-legal approaches in understanding law, Varia Hukum has expanded its mission to promote innovative legal scholarship that bridges law with broader societal concerns. Today, Varia Hukum covers a broad yet focused range of legal discourses, including legal reform, governance, human rights, environmental law, digital transformation in law, legal pluralism, and access to justice. By fostering discussions that integrate comparative, empirical, and interdisciplinary perspectives, the journal seeks to contribute to the development of legal scholarship that is responsive to contemporary legal challenges at both national and global levels.
Varia Hukum aims to be a forum for academic dialogue and knowledge exchange between legal scholars, policymakers, and practitioners. While prioritizing studies on Indonesian law, the journal also welcomes comparative legal analyses and discussions on regional and international legal issues that impact Indonesia and the broader Global South. As part of its commitment to academic excellence, Varia Hukum is dedicated to maintaining a rigorous peer-review process, ensuring the publication of high-quality research that meets international scholarly standards.
Varia Hukum: Jurnal Forum Studi Hukum dan Kemasyarakatan is Nationally Accredited Accreditation Rank 5) Minister of Research and Technology/National Research and Innovation Agency of the Republic of Indonesia Decision No. 79/E/KPT/2023, further solidifying its role as a reputable source of legal knowledge.
The journal is committed to integrity, transparency, editorial independence, and responsible scholarly communication. Its editorial and publication policies follow the Core Practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing. This statement describes alignment with COPE guidance and does not imply COPE membership unless such membership is separately verified and stated.
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Current Issue
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): VARIA HUKUM: Jurnal Forum Studi Hukum dan Kemasyarakatan
ISSN: 2085-1154 (Print) 2798-7663 (Online)
First Publication: 2019
Full English Language: present
Publisher: Law Studies Program, Faculty of Sharia and Law, UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, Indonesia
Duration: Approx. 30 days to the first decision
Acceptance Rate: 35% of the total submissions
Frequency: 2 (two) issues per year (June-December)
DOI:10.15575/vh
Indexing: SINTA 5
Editor in Chief: E. Hasbi Nassaruddin, SH., MH
This issue (Varia Hukum: Jurnal Forum Studi Hukum dan Kemasyarakatan, Volume 8, Issue 1, 2026) has been available online since 30th June 2026 as part of the regular June 2026 issue. All articles in this issue consist of 5 original research articles that were authored/co-authored by 17 authors from 5 country (Indonesia, Egypt, United Kingdom, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and Nigeria)
Published:
2026-10-22
