About the Journal

The Journal of Law and Epistemic Studies (e-ISSN 3091-1575) aims to serve as a multidisciplinary platform for the dissemination of innovative research and advanced practices in the fields of Law and other social sciences. The journal promotes the analysis of theoretical and practical approaches that integrate legal sciences and social sciences such as Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Political Science, Economics, History, Human Geography, Social Work, Demography, Education, Social Communication, Gender Studies, Criminology and International Relations. It is a space where innovation in human life from the social sciences, legal analysis and understanding of them converge to generate knowledge that promotes justice, competitiveness and sustainable development of organizations and societies at a global level. 
The journal seeks to be an academic and professional reference, providing a multidisciplinary platform for researchers, managers and professionals interested in deepening their understanding of human potential, institutional efficiency and social dynamics in the context of contemporary challenges in the legal and organizational field.

Subject areas

1. Governance, law and public policies

  • Constitutional law and human rights: Analysis of fundamental rights and their influence on social and political justice.
  • Administrative law and governance: Relationship between public administration and the legal framework in the implementation of policies.
  • International law and global relations: Impact of law on diplomacy, international cooperation and global governance.
  • Public policies and social regulation: Evaluation of public policies and their effects on social welfare and the legal framework.

2. Sociology, criminology and social behavior

  • Sociology and social structure: How laws and norms structure social organization and cohesion.
  • Criminology and criminal law: Studies on criminality, justice systems and crime prevention.
  • Legal psychology and collective behavior: Analysis of legal decision-making and its psychological impact on individuals and communities.
  • Restorative justice and victims' rights: Alternative legal models for conflict resolution and rehabilitation of offenders.

3. Economics, law and social welfare

  • Economic law, economics and market regulation: Economic analysis, laws in the economy, the market and the redistribution of resources.
  • Sustainable development, environmental law and social justice: Evaluation of sustainable policies and laws and their effect on social inclusion.
  • Behavioural economics and law: How economic principles impact the formulation and application of laws.
  • Labour law and social welfare: Interaction of labour policies and regulations to promote equity and quality of life. 

4. History, culture and law

  • History, legal evolution: Study of how laws and regulations have evolved; historical aspects of interest and their impact on society.
  • Culture: Interaction between cultural legal norms in social identity. Culture in general.
  • Anthropology: Analysis of the diversity of sociocultural achievements and their evolution in different environments. Analysis of legal practices in different cultures and their influence on community cohesion.
  • Gender, diversity and law: Research on how law influences gender equity and social inclusion.

5. Communication, technology and information law

  • Communication, politics and law: Study of the role of communication, observations in the formation of public policies and legal discourse.
  • Media, public opinion and access to justice: Analysis of the impact of the media on public perception of justice and access to legal services.
  • Technology, privacy and legal regulation: Exploration of the impact of technology on privacy and digital rights.
  • Freedom of expression and the right to information: Research on the limits and legal protections of freedom of expression and access to information.