Vision, Objectives, and Thematic Pillars of Journal of Research and Development in criminal law and criminology
Vision
The Journal of Research and Development in Criminal Law and Criminology aspires to be a leading platform for advancing knowledge in criminal law and criminology by:
Contributing to the development of theoretical and practical aspects of criminal law and criminological studies.
Inspiring academic discourse and innovative approaches to legal scholarship.
Providing research-based insights for the improvement of Iran’s legal and regulatory frameworks in the field of criminal law and criminology.
Serving as a trusted reference for scholars, practitioners, and students in the discipline.
Facilitating the localization and transfer of legal knowledge and best practices in criminal law and criminology.
Objectives
The journal is committed to:
Promoting high-quality legal research and practical applications: Publishing rigorous academic studies that contribute to advancements in criminal law and criminology while emphasizing practical applications of research findings.
Enhancing legislative, judicial, and preventive crime policies: Exploring criminogenic factors and analyzing criminal behaviors to develop effective legal and preventive strategies.
Addressing emerging legal challenges: Identifying and analyzing new legal issues arising from social, political, and technological changes, offering research-based solutions.
Comparative legal studies: Examining and comparing criminal law frameworks across different legal systems to foster international academic exchange.
Encouraging interdisciplinary research: Investigating the intersection of criminal law with sociology, psychology, political science, and other social sciences to provide a holistic understanding of crime and criminal justice responses.
Thematic Pillars
The journal welcomes submissions across all aspects of criminal law and criminology, including but not limited to:
General Criminal Law
Special Criminal Law
Economic Criminal Law
Comparative Criminal Law
International Criminal Law
Human Rights and Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure Law
Criminal Policy
Theoretical and Applied Criminology
Criminal Sociology
Victimology
Crime Prevention
Future Studies in Criminal Law and Criminology