International Journal of Refugee Law

metrics 2024

Shaping the future of refugee studies and legal frameworks.

Introduction

International Journal of Refugee Law, published by Oxford University Press, is a leading peer-reviewed journal that has significantly contributed to the field of refugee studies since its inception in 1989. With an ISSN of 0953-8186 and an E-ISSN of 1464-3715, this journal provides a vital platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on issues related to migration, asylum, and the legal frameworks that govern refugee rights. It holds an impressive reputation within the academic community, as evidenced by its 2023 category quartiles—ranking Q2 in both Demography and Law, and Q3 in Management, Monitoring, Policy, and Law. Additionally, it boasts notable Scopus rankings, positioned in the 66th percentile among Law journals and the 50th percentile for Demography, indicating its relevance and impact. Researchers, professionals, and students engaged in these fields will find invaluable insights through its rigorous analyses, case studies, and policy discussions, albeit it operates under a traditional subscription model without open access. As the journal continues its mission through to 2024 and beyond, it remains instrumental in shaping discourse and understanding of contemporary refugee law, ensuring it is a must-read for anyone invested in the social sciences and legal studies.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.31
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.50
H-Index41
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.12
Influence0.58
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life10.70
Citing Half Life9.60
JCI1.27
Total Documents585
WOS Total Citations567
SCIMAGO Total Citations1573
SCIMAGO SELF Citations160
Scopus Journal Rank0.31
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.50
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.86
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.09

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #341/1025
Percentile 66.73
Quartile Q2
Demography in Social Sciences
Rank #70/139
Percentile 49.64
Quartile Q3
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law in Environmental Science
Rank #284/399
Percentile 28.82
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

LAW
Rank 80/421
Percentile 81.10
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

LAW
Rank 86/421
Percentile 79.57
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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