Cultural Jurisprudence and Law Studies (CJLS) is a specialized academic journal published by Hazrat Masoumeh University (HMU). Established in 2024 (1403 SH), this semiannual publication serves as a vital building block in the development of a coherent and respected network of knowledge within the fields of jurisprudence, law, culture, and communication. The journal's primary mission is to provide a forum for the free exchange of ideas among jurists and legal scholars, focusing on the dynamic legal and jurisprudential aspects of social and cultural transformations.The scope of CJLS is broad and interdisciplinary, encompassing topics such as the philosophy and rules of cultural jurisprudence, future studies of communication, news jurisprudence, and the legal protection of cultural heritage. It also explores emerging issues like digital gaming rights, virtual media law, and lifestyle jurisprudence, seeking to provide original contributions that add to the understanding of cultural strategies. While the primary language of publication is Persian, the journal mandates comprehensive English abstracts and references for every article to enhance international visibility and impact.
CJLS is deeply committed to publication ethics and scholarly integrity, aligning its policies with the standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE https://publicationethics.org). The journal operates under a double-blind peer review model, ensuring that the identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the process to guarantee objective evaluation and eliminate potential bias. Following an initial screening of at least 7 days, manuscripts undergo rigorous review by at least two independent experts, typically within a 4-week timeframe, to maintain the highest quality of scientific research.
As a champion of open science, CJLS is a diamond open access journal, meaning there are no article processing charges (APC) for authors. All published content is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 (CC BY-NC 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en) license, which allows for the sharing and adaptation of work for non-commercial purposes, provided proper credit is given. Authors are required to strictly follow the APA 7th Edition citation style to ensure precision, transparency in attribution, and ease of data retrieval.