About — ASLPI

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Overview

About the Journal

Journal Description

Advanced Studies in Law, Policy Innovation, and Institutional Reform is an interdisciplinary journal that publishes original research exploring the development and transformation of legal frameworks, public policies, and institutions in response to contemporary challenges. The journal emphasizes innovative approaches in regulation, policy development, and institutional transformation to enhance effectiveness, adaptability, transparency, and accountability across various social, economic, technological, and administrative contexts.

Open Access Double-Blind Review CC BY 4.0

Open Access

Publication

Double-Blind

Peer Review

4-6 Weeks

First Decision

CC BY 4.0

License

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Scope

Focus & Scope

Topics and subject areas covered by this journal.

Advanced Studies in Law, Policy Innovation, and Institutional Reform is an interdisciplinary journal that publishes original research exploring the development and transformation of legal frameworks, public policies, and institutions in response to contemporary challenges. The journal emphasizes innovative approaches in regulation, policy development, and institutional transformation to enhance effectiveness, adaptability, transparency, and accountability across various social, economic, technological, and administrative contexts. The journal welcomes theoretical, empirical, and comparative studies in the following areas:

Legal Adaptation and Regulatory Innovation

Evolution and adaptation of legal frameworks in addressing emerging challenges: regulatory innovation, digital law, AI regulation, data privacy, cybersecurity regulation, technology-related legal issues, and contemporary regulatory challenges.

Policy Innovation and Public Policy Transformation

Innovative approaches in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of public policies: evidence-based policymaking, policy design, policy evaluation, regulatory impact assessment, social and economic policy transformation, sustainable policy development, and collaborative policymaking.

Institutional Reform and Organizational Transformation

Institutional development, reform strategies, and organizational transformation: bureaucratic transformation, public sector innovation, organizational change, administrative modernization, institutional capacity building, and strategies for improving organizational effectiveness.

Digital Transformation and Emerging Governance Challenges

Institutional and regulatory responses to digital transformation: digital governance transformation, smart government, technology-driven public services, digital public administration, data-driven decision-making, and improving institutional responsiveness.

Comparative Policy and Institutional Studies

Comparative and international research on policy innovation and institutional transformation: comparative policy studies, global reform strategies, international policy experiences, cross-country institutional transformation, and responses to globalization and technological change.

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Schedule

Publication Frequency

Four issues per year, open for submission since 2026.

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Issue

January

02

Issue

April

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Issue

July

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Issue

October

Each issue typically contains 8-12 articles. Accepted articles may be published ahead of schedule via an online-first mechanism.

Initial screening: within 5 business days
Peer review turnaround: 4-6 weeks
Publication upon acceptance: next issue or online-first

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Language

Language Requirements

Manuscripts may be submitted in English.

Language usage must be consistent from the beginning to the end of the manuscript.
Professional language editing is recommended but not required prior to submission.
Language issues found during peer review must be corrected before acceptance.

Abstracts must be provided in English, no more than 250 words.

Language Flexibility

Manuscripts accepted in English with consistent usage throughout.

Editorial Support

The editorial team assists in ensuring language quality meets scientific publication standards.

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Fees

Article Processing Charges

No submission fees. APC applies only after acceptance.

Article Processing Charge

IDR 150,000

per accepted article · one-time fee

No submission fee

Waivers available

What the APC Covers

Open Access

Permanent open access under CC BY 4.0 license

Formatting

Professional XML & HTML formatting for all formats

Figure Processing

High-resolution figure and table processing

DOI Assignment

CrossRef DOI assignment at publication

Indexing

Google Scholar, Copernicus, Dimension inclusion

Waiver Available

Low/lower-middle-income country authors may apply for a full or partial waiver.

Editorial Independence

APC is only charged after a manuscript is accepted on scientific merit. Paying an APC does not guarantee acceptance — all decisions are made independently.

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History

History & Milestones

Founded in 2026 by Abnus Publisher.

2026

Journal Established

NEW

ASLPI launched in 2026, adopting open access and CC BY 4.0 from the outset under Abnus Publisher.

                        // This journal continues to grow. Milestones will be updated as new achievements are reached.
                    