HARVARD ENVIRONMENTAL LAW REVIEW

metrics 2024

Navigating the Nexus of Law and Environment

Introduction

Harvard Environmental Law Review, issued by Harvard Law School, stands as a pivotal academic journal devoted to the intersection of environmental law and policy, offering critical insights since its establishment in 1979. With an ISSN of 0147-8257, this journal rigorously addresses contemporary challenges through scholarly articles, case studies, and reviews, thus fostering a rich dialogue among researchers, practitioners, and students alike. Although not an open-access journal, it remains influential, evidenced by its Scopus rankings which position it within the 68th percentile in Law and 35th percentile in Environmental Science categories. Moreover, its classification into the Q4 quartile in Environmental Science (miscellaneous) and Q3 quartile in Law reflects its critical role in advancing knowledge and discourse in both fields. With comprehensive coverage from 1979 to 2023, the journal continues to be indispensable for those seeking to navigate the complex terrain of environmental legislation and policies, underscoring its relevance in scholarly and practical realms.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.18
Journal Impact Factor0.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.00
H-Index34
Journal IF Without Self0.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.05
Influence0.49
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life11.70
Citing Half Life8.50
JCI0.29
Total Documents302
WOS Total Citations299
SCIMAGO Total Citations1101
SCIMAGO SELF Citations51
Scopus Journal Rank0.18
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.55
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.76
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.96

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #320/1025
Percentile 68.78
Quartile Q2
Environmental Science (miscellaneous) in Environmental Science
Rank #141/219
Percentile 35.62
Quartile Q3
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law in Environmental Science
Rank #275/399
Percentile 31.08
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 164/182
Percentile 10.20
Quartile Q4
LAW
Rank 171/421
Percentile 59.50
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 157/184
Percentile 14.67
Quartile Q4
LAW
Rank 284/421
Percentile 32.54
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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