About the Journal
Invigorating customary law and legal pluralism — from Nusantara.
LIVING LAW: Nusantara Journal of Customary Law and Legal Pluralism is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by PT. Karya Nusantara Digital in partnership with Universitas Boyolali. The journal publishes original empirical and doctrinal research, conceptual inquiries, and case analyses on customary law, legal pluralism, indigenous rights, and the interaction of living law with statutory frameworks in Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
Journal insights
Editorial targets — actual medians appear after 10 decided manuscripts- 7days Submission to first decision
- 45days Submission to decision after review
- 120days Submission to acceptance
- 30days Acceptance to online publication
- Peer review process
Fokus & Ruang Lingkup
Selengkapnya →Dewan Redaksi
Lihat semua →- SHProf. Dr. Soepomo Hadiningrat, S.H., M.Hum.Ketua Dewan Redaksi · Universitas Boyolali
- RKDr. Ratna Kusumawardani, S.H., LL.M.Redaktur Pelaksana · PT. Karya Nusantara Digital
- ISDr. I Nyoman Suartha, S.H., M.H.Penyunting · Universitas Samudra Raya
Transparency
Journal policies
Editorial policies modelled on the COPE Core Practices and the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing.
- Peer ReviewDouble-blind, at least two reviewers
- Publication EthicsFollowing COPE Core Practices
- Plagiarism ScreeningSimilarity index below 20%
- Open AccessFree to read, no embargo
- Copyright & LicenseAuthors keep copyright, CC BY 4.0
- ArchivingPreservation and self-archiving
- Corrections & RetractionsHandled per COPE guidelines
- Complaints & AppealsWritten response within 30 days
- Generative AIUse must be disclosed
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers for authors, reviewers and readers.
Contact the editorial officeIs it free to read the articles?
Yes. All articles are open access: anyone can read, download and share them without paying or creating an account.
Do authors pay any fees?
No. There are no submission or article processing charges. See Article Processing Charges.
How long does the review process take?
Our target is a first decision within 7 days and acceptance within about 120 days, including revisions. See the Peer Review Process.
What topics does the journal publish?
Customary law and legal pluralism — recognition of indigenous communities, customary land rights (hak ulayat), customary dispute resolution & restorative justice, living law and state law interaction, and protection of traditional knowledge. See Aims & Scope.
How do I submit a manuscript?
Download the template, follow the Author Guidelines, then register and submit online.
How do I cite an article?
Every article page has a “How to Cite” box with a ready-made footnote-style (Chicago) reference you can copy.
Can I reuse figures or text from an article?
Yes. Under the CC BY 4.0 licence you may reuse any part for any purpose, as long as you credit the original article.