About the Journal

The Wah Academia Journal of International Law and Policy (WAJILP) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing high-quality research in the fields of international law, public policy, and global governance. The journal provides an inclusive platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to contribute to contemporary debates and emerging challenges in international legal and policy frameworks.

WAJILP is committed to fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and promoting innovative, evidence-based scholarship that addresses complex global issues, including but not limited to human rights, international humanitarian law, environmental law, trade and investment law, comparative constitutional law, and transnational policy development.

Aims and Scope

The journal aims to:

  • Promote rigorous academic research in international law and policy studies.
  • Encourage critical analysis of legal frameworks governing global relations.
  • Bridge the gap between legal theory and policy practice.
  • Provide a platform for diverse, global perspectives, particularly from underrepresented regions.

Scope includes:

  • Public and Private International Law
  • International Human Rights Law
  • International Humanitarian Law
  • Environmental and Climate Law
  • Trade, Investment, and Economic Law
  • Cyber Law and Digital Governance
  • Comparative Law and Legal Systems
  • Global Policy Analysis and Governance
  • Law and Emerging Technologies (AI, cybersecurity, etc.)

Peer Review Process

WAJILP follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure impartiality and academic integrity. Each submission is evaluated by at least two independent experts in the relevant field. The editorial board ensures that all manuscripts meet high scholarly standards, originality requirements, and ethical guidelines before publication.

Open Access Policy

The journal operates under a full open-access model, ensuring that all published content is freely available without subscription or access fees. This aligns with the principles of knowledge dissemination and global accessibility as endorsed by leading indexing agencies such as DOAJ.

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

WAJILP adheres strictly to the guidelines and best practices set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal maintains zero tolerance for:

  • Plagiarism
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Duplicate or redundant publication
  • Ethical misconduct in research

All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection tools, and ethical compliance is mandatory for acceptance.

Editorial Independence and Transparency

The journal ensures full editorial independence. Editorial decisions are based solely on the scholarly merit of submissions, without influence from sponsors or affiliated institutions. Transparency is maintained regarding editorial board composition, peer review procedures, and publication policies.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain full copyright of their work. Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Archiving and Digital Preservation

WAJILP ensures long-term digital preservation of its content through reliable archiving systems and institutional repositories, ensuring permanent accessibility and citation stability.

Frequency and Publication Model

The journal is published on a quarterly basis (four issues per year), with an option for special issues focusing on emerging themes in international law and policy.

Indexing and Abstracting

WAJILP aims to be indexed in leading international databases and indexing services, including:

  • Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
  • Scopus
  • Web of Science (Emerging Sources Citation Index)

The journal follows all technical and ethical criteria required by these indexing bodies to ensure visibility, credibility, and academic impact.

Publisher

WAJILP is published by Wah Academia (SMC-Pvt) Ltd, an academic platform committed to promoting research excellence and scholarly communication across disciplines.

Contact Information

Official correspondence, submissions, and inquiries can be directed to the editorial office through the journal’s website.