About the Journal

Focus and Scope

Compendium of Judge-Made Law is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that focuses on comparative and conceptual studies of judicial decisions (judge-made law). The journal provides an academic platform for critical analysis of how jurisprudence develops, is applied, and is compared across jurisdictions.

The scope includes, but is not limited to:

Comparative analysis of court decisions across jurisdictions;
Legal reasoning and judicial interpretation;
Development of legal principles through jurisprudence;
Case-based legal research (case approach and case studies);
Progressive legal theory based on judicial practices.

The journal welcomes contributions from academics, researchers, and legal practitioners that emphasize originality, analytical depth, and theoretical as well as practical relevance.

Publication Frequency

This journal is published biannually (twice a year) and applies a continuous submission system through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform.

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process. Each manuscript will be reviewed by at least two independent reviewers to ensure the quality, originality, and academic rigor of the publication.

The editorial decision is based on reviewers’ recommendations, with possible outcomes: accepted, minor revision, major revision, or rejected.

Open Access Policy

This journal adopts a fully open access policy, allowing immediate and free access to its content. This policy supports the global exchange of knowledge and enhances the visibility and citation of published works.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right of first publication. Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), which permits use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

This journal adheres to the ethical standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All parties involved (authors, editors, and reviewers) are expected to comply with ethical guidelines, including:

Avoidance of plagiarism and data fabrication;
Proper citation and acknowledgment of sources;
Disclosure of conflicts of interest;
Commitment to academic integrity.

Sponsorship and Funding Disclosure

The journal is managed by an academic institution and operates independently of commercial interests. Any external funding or sponsorship related to published articles must be disclosed by the authors.

Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software to ensure originality. Manuscripts with a high similarity index will be rejected or returned for revision.

Archiving and Indexing

To ensure long-term digital preservation, this journal participates in archiving systems such as LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS.

The journal is committed to being indexed in national and international databases, including SINTA and other reputable indexing services.

Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

Journal History

Compendium of Judge-Made Law was established to respond to the growing need for scholarly discourse on the role of judges in law-making. The journal promotes a dynamic and reflective understanding of law through jurisprudential analysis across legal systems.