Mission, Focus and Scope

Mission
Pensar – Journal of Legal Sciences aims to disseminate critical, current, and socially relevant legal knowledge based on original research that addresses contemporary challenges in Brazilian and international society. Linked to the Graduate Program in Law at the University of Fortaleza, the journal seeks to foster academic debate and contribute to institutional development through scientific production, particularly in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of public policies.

Editorial focus
The journal gives priority to research that:

• Is theoretical-empirical in nature and contributes directly to the analysis of concrete legal problems
• Provides input for the formulation, implementation, or evaluation of public policies
• Establishes an interface with other fields of knowledge, such as political science, public administration, sociology, economics, or technology
• Applies diverse methodologies, including empirical, comparative, qualitative, quantitative, or mixed approaches
• Promotes the use of law as a tool for institutional and social transformation

Theoretical contributions
Purely theoretical articles may be accepted, provided they demonstrate a high level of analytical rigor, originality, and scientific relevance. However, this type of contribution will not be prioritized in the editorial workflow, in light of the journal’s commitment to practical applicability and the social usefulness of academic research.

Commitment to open science
The journal adopts editorial practices aligned with the principles of open science, emphasizing transparency, reproducibility, and public utility of research. Authors are encouraged to submit, whenever applicable, the following types of supplementary materials:

• Jurisprudential references
• Normative frameworks
• Empirical tables
• Systematic reviews
• Interview scripts
• Data collection instruments
• Scripts or source codes used in the research
• Other relevant documents