About the Journal

ÂNIMA - The Electronic Journal of the UniOpet Law Course (ISSN: 2175-7119) is an academic publication of great relevance to the field of Law, created by the Law course at the UniOpet University Center in Curitiba, in the year 2007. Since its creation, the journal has stood out as a vital space for the dissemination of research, reflections, and debates that foster the development of legal thought in Brazil.

ÂNIMA accepts the submission of articles in the areas of Law and related fields, provided that the topics are approached from an interdisciplinary perspective with a legal focus. The journal's goal is to promote the advancement of legal knowledge by encouraging high-quality academic production that contributes to the improvement of legal practices and theories. The scope of ÂNIMA covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to Constitutional Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Administrative Law, International Law, and Business Law, as well as interdisciplinary subjects that intersect with Law.

The name ÂNIMA was carefully chosen to capture the essence of the journal. As explained by the first editor, Alexandre Coutinho Pagliarini, Editor-in-Chief from July 2009 to April 2011, the inspiration came from an album by the renowned Brazilian musician Milton Nascimento, titled ÂNIMA. The album's cover, created by the artist Elifas Andreato, features spelling and accentuation with a connection to the Greek language, where "ânima" means "soul." For the ancient Greeks, the soul resided in the brain, symbolizing depth and intellect, aspects that reflect the journal's commitment to being a forum for legal reflection and discussion.

ÂNIMA publishes biannual editions, ensuring the continuity and relevance of legal discussions. Each edition aims not only to contribute to the academic field but also to legal practice, serving as a resource for both academics and legal professionals.

We conclude this presentation of ÂNIMA with the immortal verses of Milton Nascimento, which capture the essence of the soul:

"Soul goes beyond everything that our world dares to perceive; a house full of courage, life, all the affection that is in my being... I want to see you, I want to be you: soul..."