About the Journal
NIU Journal of Legal Studies, Cyber Policy and Digital Governance is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by Noida International University. The journal serves as an interdisciplinary platform for the publication of high-quality research in law, technology, public policy, and governance in the digital era.
It aims to promote academic dialogue among researchers, legal scholars, policymakers, and practitioners by addressing contemporary challenges arising from digital transformation, cyber law, and regulatory frameworks. The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, case studies, and policy analyses that contribute to advancing knowledge in legal and governance systems shaped by emerging technologies.
The journal follows an online publication model and encourages global participation to support inclusive and impactful scholarly communication.
The journal aims to provide a comprehensive platform for examining the evolving relationship between law, technology, and governance in the digital age. It focuses on fostering interdisciplinary research that bridges legal scholarship with technological innovation and public policy frameworks.
The scope of the journal includes critical analysis of cyber law, digital governance systems, data protection regulations, cybersecurity frameworks, and emerging legal challenges posed by technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital platforms. It also encourages contributions addressing international law, comparative legal systems, e-governance, and regulatory responses to digital transformation.
By promoting both theoretical and empirical research, the journal seeks to contribute to the development of effective legal frameworks and policy solutions that ensure security, transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in the digital ecosystem.
The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. Authors are required to submit original work that has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
- Plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification are strictly prohibited.
- All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection tools.
- Unethical research practices will lead to rejection or retraction.
- Editors ensure fair, unbiased, and transparent decision-making.
- Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and objectivity.
- The journal adheres to international ethical publishing and copyright standards.
All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo a double-blind peer review process, ensuring that the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential.
Each submission is initially evaluated by the editorial board for relevance, originality, and quality. Suitable manuscripts are then sent to expert reviewers in the relevant field for detailed evaluation.
Reviewers assess manuscripts based on academic rigor, methodological soundness, clarity, and contribution to the field. Based on reviewer feedback, the editorial board makes the final decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection.
The NIU Journal of Legal Studies, Cyber Policy and Digital Governance is published on a bi-annual basis:
- Issue 1: January – June
- Issue 2: July – December
