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About This Journal

An international, peer-reviewed journal focusing contemporary legal issues from local, regional and international researchers in both English and Arabic language. The aim of this journal is to highlight research and development leading to spread legal knowledge and encouraging scientific research, innovation and creativity in the legal field. The journal is following the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Journal History

Founded in September 2022, the Sultan Qaboos University Legal Studies Journal (SQULSJ) has rapidly established itself as a key platform for legal scholarship at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. As the College of Law's official peer-reviewed journal, SQULSJ supports rigorous legal research and discourse, upheld by a committed editorial board. The journal publishes diverse studies addressing local and global legal issues and is accessible in both print and digital formats. Despite its recent inception, SQULSJ is already fostering scholarly collaboration and significantly contributing to the advancement of legal education and research in Oman and beyond.

Publishing schedule

The Sultan Qaboos University Legal Studies Journal (SQULSJ) was initially launched with an annual publication schedule, with its first issue released in September 2022. Starting in 2026, the journal will expand its publication frequency to twice a year, with issues scheduled for release in March and September. This change reflects the journal's commitment to providing more opportunities for disseminating high-quality legal research and engaging with a broader range of contemporary legal issues.

Publisher/Editorial Office

Publisher: Sultan Qaboos University
Address: Al Khoud District, Muscat, Oman. Postal Code 123
Email: Publication@squ.edu.om
Editorial office: College of Law
Address: College of Law 1st floor, Public Law Department, Room #0045, Sultan Qaboos University
Email: squ-lsj@squ.edu.om
Phone: 24145327

Language

The publication language of the journal is Arabic and English.

Digital Archiving

The journal is preserved in CLOCKSS and Portico, the two leading preservation archives that guarantee persistent access for the very long term. Articles also receive Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) from the CrossRef organization to ensure they can always be found.

Journal Metrics

Speed/ acceptance:

  • 21 days average from submission to first editorial decision
  • 147 days average from editorial acceptance to publication
  • 24 % acceptance rate