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Special Issue on Asian Criminology

2024-06-23

Interdisciplinary Social Research Reports invites submissions for a special issue dedicated to exploring Asian Criminology. This special issue aims to advance the understanding of crime and justice within the diverse cultural, political, economic, and social contexts of Asia.

Scope and Topics

We welcome original research articles, reviews, and theoretical papers that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

  • Comparative criminology in Asian contexts
  • Cultural influences on crime and justice
  • Development of criminological theories based on Asian experiences
  • Crime patterns and justice policies in Asian countries
  • Innovations in criminal justice practices in Asia
  • Historical perspectives on crime and justice in Asia
  • Impact of Western criminological theories on Asian criminology
  • Indigenous criminological theories and practices in Asia
  • Case studies and empirical research on crime and justice in specific Asian countries or regions
Key Themes
  • Testing and Adapting Theories: Examine and test established criminological theories in Asian contexts.
  • Theory Development: Develop new criminological theories based on empirical evidence from Asian countries.
  • Policy and Practice: Analyze the implications of Asian criminological research for policy and practice.
Submission Guidelines
  • Manuscript Length: Submissions should typically be between 5,000 and 8,000 words, excluding references, tables, and figures.
  • Formatting: Manuscripts should follow the journal’s submission guidelines.
  • Peer Review: All submissions will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process.
Important Dates
  • Submission Deadline: Oct. 12, 2024
  • Expected Publication Date: Dec. 1, 2024
How to Submit

Please submit your manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system at [Journal Submission Link].

Guest Editor

This special issue will be edited by:

  • Jianhong Liu
    • University of Macau
    • Email: jliu@um.edu.mo
References
  • Carrington, K., Dixon, B., Fonseca, D., Goyes, D. R., Liu, J. H., & Zysman, D. (2019). Criminologies of the Global South: Critical Reflections. Critical Criminology, 27(1), 163-189. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10612-019-09450-y
  • Carrington, K., Hogg, R., Scott, J., & Sozzo, M. (2018). The Palgrave handbook of criminology and the global south. Springer.
  • Liu, J. (2023a). Asian Criminology - Concept and Development. Annual Conference of the Asian Criminological Society, 14(1), 1-3. https://doi.org/10.69689/gwhpne30
  • Liu, J. (2023b). Asian Criminology - the Concept and Paradigm. Annual Conference of the Asian Criminological Society, 14(1), 53-71. https://doi.org/10.69689/mxy9xc45
  • Liu, J. (2023c). Beyond Western Centrism: Exploring Asian Contributions in Global Comparative Criminology. Annual Conference of the Asian Criminological Society, 14(1), 22-52. https://doi.org/10.69689/3ngvkw43
  • Liu, J. (2023d). Culture and Criminal Justice - A Theory of Relational Justice. Annual Conference of the Asian Criminological Society, 14(1), 72-89. https://doi.org/10.69689/p934kg38
  • Liu, J., & Li, D. (2023). Is Machine Learning Unsafe and Irresponsible in Social Sciences? Paradoxes and Reconsidering from Recidivism Prediction Tasks. arXiv preprint arXiv:2311.06537.
  • Liu, J., Messner, S. F., & Liska, A. E. (1997). Chronic offenders in China. International Criminal Justice Review, 7(1), 31-45.
  • Liu, J., Zhou, D., Liska, A. E., Messner, S. F., Krohn, M. D., Zhang, L., & Lu, Z. (1998). Status, power, and sentencing in China. Justice Quarterly, 15(2), 289-300.
  • Liu, J. H. (2009). Asian Criminology - Challenges, Opportunities, and Directions. Asian Journal of Criminology, 4(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11417-009-9066-7
  • Liu, J. H. (2016). Asian Paradigm Theory and Access to Justice. Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, 32(3), 205-224. https://doi.org/10.1177/1043986216656681
  • Liu, J. H. (2022). Asian Criminology-Elaborating Its Concepts, Approach, Paradigm, and Future. Asian Journal of Criminology, 17(4), 391-399. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11417-022-09375-6
  • Liu, J. H. (2024). The Relationism Theory of Criminal Justice-A Paradigm Shift. Asian Journal of Criminology, 19(1), 1-25. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11417-024-09419-z
  • Shuai, H. L., & Liu, J. H. (2023). The relationship between criminology and criminal law: implications for developing Chinese criminology. Humanities & Social Sciences Communications, 10(1), 1-11. https://doi.org/ARTN35010.1057/s41599-023-01851-3
  • Zhang, L., Zhou, D., Messner, S. F., Liska, A. E., Krohn, M. D., Liu, J., & Lu, Z. (1996). Crime prevention in a communitarian society: Bang-jiao and tiao-jie in the People's Republic of China. Justice Quarterly, 13(2), 199-222.
Contact Information

For inquiries regarding the special issue, please contact the guest editor, Jianhong Liu, at jliu@um.edu.mo.

Join us in advancing the field of criminology through this unique exploration of Asian contexts. We look forward to your contributions to this special issue.