Middle East Law and Governance

metrics 2024

Cultivating knowledge on regional legal practices and governance structures.

Introduction

Middle East Law and Governance is a prominent academic journal published by BRILL, dedicated to advancing the understanding of legal frameworks and governance structures within the Middle Eastern context. Since its inception in 2009, the journal has provided a platform for rigorous research, engaging interdisciplinary scholarship in the fields of law, political science, and sociology. With an ISSN of 1876-3367 and an E-ISSN of 1876-3375, the journal stands out with its Q2 category rankings in both Arts and Humanities and Law for 2023, underlining its significance within the academic community. While it currently does not offer open access, the journal encourages an active dissemination of knowledge through its contributions, aimed at researchers, professionals, and students alike. By exploring the multifaceted dynamics of regional governance and legal practices, Middle East Law and Governance not only enriches the academic discourse but also informs policy and practice in the Middle Eastern sphere, shaping future research directions within these critical fields.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.23
Journal Impact Factor0.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.00
H-Index16
Journal IF Without Self0.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.06
Influence0.50
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life6.70
Citing Half Life11.00
JCI1.04
Total Documents249
WOS Total Citations207
SCIMAGO Total Citations365
SCIMAGO SELF Citations30
Scopus Journal Rank0.23
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.40
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.47
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.56

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) in Arts and Humanities
Rank #230/552
Percentile 58.33
Quartile Q2
Law in Social Sciences
Rank #479/1025
Percentile 53.27
Quartile Q2
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #823/1466
Percentile 43.86
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

LAW
Rank 154/421
Percentile 63.50
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

LAW
Rank 118/421
Percentile 71.97
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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