AMERICAN JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE LAW

metrics 2024

Bridging Jurisdictions Through Comparative Insight

Introduction

American Journal of Comparative Law is a premier scholarly publication dedicated to the field of comparative law, published by Oxford University Press. Established in 1974, the journal has consistently served as a vital resource for researchers, practitioners, and students seeking insights into the legal systems across different jurisdictions. With an impressive ranking of Q3 in both the Law and Miscellaneous Social Sciences categories for 2023, it reflects a solid position in the academic landscape, ranking 400 out of 1025 in the Scopus database, placing it in the 61st percentile. The journal offers comprehensive analyses and discussions that foster understanding and dialogue around legal principles and practices, making it an invaluable tool for those involved in legal scholarship or practice. While it does not currently offer open access, the journal's commitment to high-quality, peer-reviewed content ensures that it continues to be a pivotal outlet for legal research and comparative studies.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.17
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.20
H-Index48
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.13
Influence0.61
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life15.70
Citing Half Life15.00
JCI1.16
Total Documents576
WOS Total Citations962
SCIMAGO Total Citations1570
SCIMAGO SELF Citations81
Scopus Journal Rank0.17
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.44
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.67
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.68

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #400/1025
Percentile 60.98
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

LAW
Rank 80/421
Percentile 81.10
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

LAW
Rank 105/421
Percentile 75.06
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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