Who We Are

Nullius: Journal of Critical Legal Thought is an open-access scientific publication edited by the Universidad Técnica de Manabí (Ecuador). More than an academic journal, it is a meeting space for critical thinking, innovation, and transformative debate in the legal and social sciences. Its purpose is to disseminate original research that examines legal, political, and social challenges in Ecuador and Latin America from plural, interdisciplinary, and contemporary perspectives.

Each biannual issue of Nullius features contributions from researchers, professors, students, and professionals, ensuring high scientific standards through a double-blind peer review process. This commitment to academic excellence, editorial ethics, and transparency guarantees that published articles meaningfully contribute to the advancement of knowledge and critical reflection on law and its social function.

By publishing in Nullius, authors access a recognized academic platform that promotes international visibility, open exchange, and interdisciplinary dialogue between law and the humanities. The journal invites participation from all who are committed to free thought and social transformation through knowledge.

Mission

To democratize legal knowledge through the free and unrestricted dissemination of original, critical, and rigorous research on law in Ecuador and Latin America. Nullius seeks to foster intellectual debate, encourage critical thinking, and promote the development of a plural, inclusive academic community committed to justice and social transformation.

Vision

To become an international reference in critical legal reflection, promoting interdisciplinary dialogue, innovative thought, and the collective construction of accessible legal knowledge for academic, professional, and social communities. Nullius provides a space where multiple perspectives and approaches converge to enrich and transform legal thought, upholding plurality, scientific quality, and open access as core values.

Focus and scope

Nullius promotes a critical, integrative, and contextualized analysis of law, open to the diversity of legal traditions and social realities. The journal publishes articles that examine the foundations, tensions, and transformations of the legal field, highlighting the historical, political, and cultural factors that shape legal systems and practices.

It welcomes theoretical and empirical studies, doctrinal reviews, methodological reflections, and innovative proposals that address complex legal phenomena and propose new analytical paths. Nullius does not limit itself to a specific geographic area, fostering international collaboration and the exchange of diverse academic perspectives. The journal values emerging and counter-hegemonic approaches, strengthening a critical and participatory academic network that contributes to understanding law as a dynamic instrument for social change.