Law and History Review

metrics 2024

Connecting Historical Contexts with Modern Legal Thought

Introduction

Law and History Review, published by Cambridge University Press, stands as a premier scholarly journal dedicated to advancing the interdisciplinary fields of law and history. With an ISSN of 0738-2480 and a robust E-ISSN of 1939-9022, this journal fosters a deeper understanding of legal systems through the lens of historical contexts. Notably categorized within the Q1 quartile in History and Q2 in Law as of 2023, the journal reflects a distinguished impact within the academic community, evidenced by its competitive Scopus rankings—221st out of 1,760 in Arts and Humanities for History and 436th out of 1,025 in Social Sciences for Law. Researchers, professionals, and students alike will find valuable insights in the journal's comprehensive analyses, which span from 1983 through to 2024. Though not open access, the journal is pivotal for those seeking to explore the dynamic interplay between legal traditions and historical narratives, reinforcing its importance in both legal and historical scholarship.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.33
Journal Impact Factor0.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.00
H-Index31
Journal IF Without Self0.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.29
Influence1.02
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life12.30
Citing Half Life34.30
JCI1.33
Total Documents712
WOS Total Citations683
SCIMAGO Total Citations1048
SCIMAGO SELF Citations81
Scopus Journal Rank0.33
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.50
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.60
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.67

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #221/1760
Percentile 87.44
Quartile Q1
Law in Social Sciences
Rank #436/1025
Percentile 57.46
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

HISTORY
Rank 27/518
Percentile 94.90
Quartile Q1
HISTORY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Rank 14/42
Percentile 67.90
Quartile Q2
LAW
Rank 154/421
Percentile 63.50
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

HISTORY
Rank 88/519
Percentile 83.04
Quartile Q1
HISTORY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Rank 9/42
Percentile 78.57
Quartile Q1
LAW
Rank 78/421
Percentile 81.47
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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