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About the Journal

Journal of Law, Technology, and Digital Justice (JLTDJ) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Astu Publishing, dedicated to exploring the intersection of law, emerging technologies, and digital justice. The journal serves as an academic platform for legal scholars, technologists, policymakers, and interdisciplinary researchers to discuss and analyze the legal, ethical, and regulatory implications of technological developments in the digital age.

Published three times a year in April, August, and December, JLTDJ applies a double-blind peer review process to ensure scholarly rigor and objectivity. The journal follows a full open access policy, enabling free and global access to its content without subscription barriers.

JLTDJ adheres to the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing, based on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, and aims to enhance its reach through national and international indexing. The journal is committed to advancing legal discourse in the digital era, promoting justice, equity, and accountability in the governance of technology.

Journal of Law, Technology, and Digital Justice (JLTDJ) focuses on interdisciplinary research at the convergence of law, technology, and digital justice. The journal aims to address how legal systems adapt to the challenges posed by rapid technological advancement and how digital environments affect rights, responsibilities, and access to justice.

JLTDJ welcomes original articles, case studies, critical reviews, and policy analyses on (but not limited to) the following topics:

  • Cyberlaw and internet governance

  • Data protection and privacy law

  • Intellectual property in the digital age

  • AI ethics and regulation

  • Digital rights and human rights

  • E-government and digital identity

  • Blockchain and smart contracts in law

  • Online dispute resolution (ODR)

  • Techno-regulation and algorithmic accountability

  • Surveillance, cybersecurity, and digital security law

  • Legal implications of social media and digital platforms

  • Access to justice in digital environments

  • Digital forensics and evidence law

  • Law and emerging technologies (e.g., IoT, robotics, metaverse)

  • Gender, race, and inclusion in digital justice systems

JLTDJ supports critical, comparative, and empirical studies that contribute to the development of responsive, ethical, and equitable legal frameworks in the digital era.