Chinese Journal of Comparative Law

metrics 2024

Enhancing Understanding of Law in a Global Context

Introduction

Welcome to the Chinese Journal of Comparative Law, a premier academic journal dedicated to the field of comparative law, published by Oxford University Press. Since its inception in 2013, the journal has provided a crucial platform for scholars and practitioners to engage with the intricacies of legal principles across different jurisdictions, emphasizing both traditional and contemporary issues relevant to the field. With an impact factor reflecting its influence—ranked Q2 in Law and Q3 in Economics and Econometrics—the journal continues to foster innovative research and dialogue among legal professionals. The Scopus rank positions it well within the top 69th percentile of law journals, illustrating its significant contribution to the social sciences. While not open access, the journal's commitment to disseminating high-quality, peer-reviewed research ensures it remains an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in the evolving landscape of comparative law. As the journal converges through 2024, it invites contributions that not only challenge existing paradigms but also enhance the understanding of law in a global context.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.24
Journal Impact Factor0.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.80
H-Index10
Journal IF Without Self0.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.04
Influence0.23
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life14.10
JCI1.01
Total Documents164
WOS Total Citations94
SCIMAGO Total Citations245
SCIMAGO SELF Citations14
Scopus Journal Rank0.24
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.43
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.64
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.54

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #315/1025
Percentile 69.27
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

LAW
Rank 211/421
Percentile 50.00
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

LAW
Rank 124/421
Percentile 70.55
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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