COLUMBIA JOURNAL OF LAW AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS

metrics 2024

Navigating the Complexities of Law and Society

Introduction

COLUMBIA JOURNAL OF LAW AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS is a distinguished academic journal published by the COLUMBIA JOURNAL TRANSNATIONAL LAW ASSOCIATION, dedicated to the intersection of law and social issues. Established in 1973, this journal serves as a platform for the exploration and analysis of socio-legal problems in the contemporary context. With its robust scope encompassing areas such as social justice, legal reform, and public policy, the journal appeals to researchers, professionals, and students alike who are engaged in critical examinations of the legal systems and their societal impacts. Although it is not an open-access journal, it maintains academic rigor as reflected in its Q4 ranking across various categories including Law and Sociology, indicating its commitment to disseminating scholarly work that contributes to ongoing discussions in these fields. The journal’s address at Columbia University School of Law in New York situates it within one of the leading centers for legal scholarship, making it an essential resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of law's role in addressing social problems.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.13
Journal Impact Factor0.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.40
H-Index13
Journal IF Without Self0.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.02
Influence0.13
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life10.90
Citing Half Life8.70
JCI0.22
Total Documents345
WOS Total Citations101
SCIMAGO Total Citations230
SCIMAGO SELF Citations5
Scopus Journal Rank0.13
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.31
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.50
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.56

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #654/1025
Percentile 36.20
Quartile Q3
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #1074/1466
Percentile 26.74
Quartile Q3
Social Sciences (miscellaneous) in Social Sciences
Rank #451/604
Percentile 25.33
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

LAW
Rank 316/421
Percentile 25.10
Quartile Q4
SOCIAL ISSUES
Rank 60/67
Percentile 11.20
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

LAW
Rank 311/421
Percentile 26.13
Quartile Q3
SOCIAL ISSUES
Rank 47/67
Percentile 29.85
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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