Focus and Scope

Focus

The Journal of Business Law (J-Kumbis) focuses on the development, analysis, and dissemination of scientific research findings in the field of business law, covering theoretical, normative, empirical, and comparative aspects of business operations as well as the legal relationships arising from economic and business activities.

This journal serves as a platform for publishing business law studies oriented toward the advancement of legal science, regulatory reform, the strengthening of legal certainty and justice, and the resolution of various legal issues in business practice, both at the national and international levels.

Specifically, this journal encourages research that examines regulatory dynamics, institutional developments, digital transformation, business model innovations, the protection of parties’ interests, and the challenges of law enforcement in the face of developments in the business world and the economy.

Scope

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following fields:

Corporate Law and Business Institutions

A study of business entities, limited liability companies, corporate governance, the responsibilities of corporate bodies, mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and the legal responsibilities of corporations.

Contract Law and Business Transactions

A study of business agreements, commercial contracts, the principle of freedom of contract, contractual liability, breach of contract, commercial transactions, and contract dispute resolution.

Competition Law and Antitrust Law

A study of monopolistic practices, unfair competition, cartels, abuse of dominant position, bid-rigging, mergers and acquisitions, and the role of competition regulatory agencies.

Consumer Protection Law

A study of the rights and obligations of consumers and businesses, product liability, consumer protection in digital transactions, e-commerce, and consumer dispute resolution.

Digital Economy and Business Technology Law

A study of e-commerce, fintech, digital assets, artificial intelligence in business activities, electronic contracts, personal data protection, and the regulation and governance of the digital economy.

Intellectual Property and Business Innovation Law

A study of copyright, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, industrial designs, innovation protection, the commercialization of intellectual property, and the utilization of intellectual property in business activities.

Islamic Banking, Finance, and Business Law

A study of banking regulations, financial institutions, financing, investments, capital markets, digital financial services, as well as the principles and legal regulations governing Islamic business.

Bankruptcy and Debt Restructuring Law

A study of bankruptcy, debt payment deferral (PKPU), debt restructuring, creditor and debtor protection, and the resolution of insolvency issues in business activities.

International Investment and Trade Law

A study of capital investment, business licensing, cross-border trade, international contracts, foreign investment, and the resolution of international investment and trade disputes.

MSME, Cooperative, and Entrepreneurship Law

A study of regulations and the empowerment of MSMEs and cooperatives; business legality; ease of doing business; access to financing; legal protection; and business actors’ adaptation to regulatory dynamics and market developments.

Business Criminal Law and Corporate Compliance

A study of criminal offenses in business activities, corporate crimes, corruption in the business sector, money laundering, legal compliance, and corporate criminal liability.

Dispute Resolution and Alternative Dispute Resolution in Business

A study of business litigation, arbitration, mediation, negotiation, commercial dispute resolution, and mechanisms for resolving business disputes at both the national and international levels.

Labor Law in Business Relations

A study of employment relationships, worker protection, corporate responsibility, industrial relations, and the legal implications of changes in business models on labor relations.

Sustainable Business Law and Corporate Social Responsibility

A study of corporate social and environmental responsibility, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, sustainable business, human rights in business activities, and responsible corporate governance

Updates on Business Law and Regulatory Policy

Studies on business law reform, regulatory harmonization, policy analysis, the effectiveness of legislation, economic approaches to law, and the development of regulatory models that are adaptable to the dynamics of the business world.

 

The journal accepts research articles, conceptual articles, normative legal studies, empirical legal research, comparative studies, and interdisciplinary studies relevant to the advancement of business law. Every published manuscript must demonstrate a clear scientific contribution, research novelty, strong academic argumentation, and relevance to developments in legal scholarship and business practice.