https://seer.ucp.br/seer/index.php/LexHumana/gateway/plugin/AnnouncementFeedGatewayPlugin/atom 2026-01-13T11:58:39+00:00 Open Journal Systems <p>Lex Humana (ISSN 2175-0947) was founded in 2009 by faculty members of the UCP Center for Legal Sciences to publish articles resulting from research and investigations in the area of social sciences with a predominant focus on law. Since 2012, it is linked to the Postgraduate Program in Law (PPGD) of the Catholic University of Petrópolis. </p> <p>From 2009 to 2022, it published its annual issues semiannually. From 2023 on, it will publish quarterly issues.</p> <div>According to the official result of CAPES's Qualis Periodicals 2017-2020, Lex Humana received a B1 grade, achieving its best grade since its inception in 2009.</div> <p>Lex Humana is indexed in several international databases. See the complete list <a href="https://seer.ucp.br/seer/index.php/LexHumana/indexation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">on the journal indexation page.</a></p> https://seer.ucp.br/seer/index.php/LexHumana/announcement/view/33 2026-01-13T11:58:39+00:00 Lex Humana (ISSN 2175-0947)

<p>Dear Readers, Authors, Reviewers, Editorial Board Members, and Friends of <em>Lex Humana</em>,</p> <p>We are pleased to share with our entire academic community an important milestone in the editorial history of <em>Lex Humana</em>, the Law Journal of the Catholic University of Petrópolis (UCP).</p> <p>According to the official results of the Qualis Periódicos evaluation by CAPES for the 2021–2024 quadrennium, <em>Lex Humana</em> (ISSN 2175-0947) has achieved the A3 classification, reaffirming its place among journals of excellence and demonstrating the continuous maturation and qualification of its editorial mission in the field of Law.</p> <p>We take this opportunity to make a just and grateful remembrance of the journal’s trajectory throughout the different evaluation cycles:</p> <ul> <li> <p>2010–2012: <em>Lex Humana</em> was classified as C in Law and B5 in the Interdisciplinary area, a foundational period marked by initial consolidation and the establishment of its editorial project.</p> </li> <li> <p>2013–2016: the journal maintained the C classification in Law, while advancing to B2 in the Interdisciplinary area, signaling an important phase of growth and academic recognition.</p> </li> <li> <p>2017–2020: with the adoption of the Unified Qualis system, <em>Lex Humana</em> reached the B1 level in both Law and the Interdisciplinary area, reflecting the qualification of its editorial processes and scholarly output.</p> </li> <li> <p>2021–2024: with great satisfaction, we now celebrate the A3 classification, which represents continuity, consistency, and a significant qualitative advancement of the journal.</p> </li> </ul> <p>This achievement is the result of the dedicated work of our editors, editorial board members, reviewers, authors, and readers, whose commitment to academic rigor, ethical standards, and critical dialogue sustains <em>Lex Humana</em>.</p> <p>We also express our sincere gratitude for the institutional support of the Catholic University of Petrópolis (UCP), especially to its Rector, Fr. Pedro Paulo, whose encouragement, trust, and continuous support have been essential throughout this journey.</p> <p>May this new recognition inspire us to continue strengthening <em>Lex Humana</em> as a qualified space for legal reflection, scholarly excellence, and fruitful dialogue between Law and other fields of knowledge.</p> <p>With gratitude and renewed commitment,</p> <p>Sergio Salles<br />Editor<br /><em>Lex Humana</em></p>

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