Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business

metrics 2024

Championing Rigorous Research in International Legal Studies

Introduction

The Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business, published by the NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, serves as a critical platform for scholarly discourse at the intersection of law and international business. With an ISSN of 0196-3228, this journal covers a diverse range of topics relevant to practitioners and academics alike, encouraging in-depth analysis and debate surrounding contemporary issues in international legal frameworks and business practices. While currently categorized in the Q4 quartile across multiple fields including Business and International Management, Law, and Strategy and Management, it presents a unique opportunity for contributors to elevate their work within an evolving landscape. The journal's accessibility options cater to a variety of readers, fostering a rich exchange of ideas among researchers, students, and professionals dedicated to the advancement of international law and business scholarship. By publishing rigorous research and original insights, the Northwestern Journal aims to influence the academic community and inform policy-making processes worldwide, thus proving its value in the global academic discourse.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.10
Journal Impact Factor0.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.40
H-Index9
Journal IF Without Self0.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.02
Influence0.22
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life10.20
Citing Half Life6.40
JCI0.29
Total Documents100
WOS Total Citations197
SCIMAGO Total Citations204
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1
Scopus Journal Rank0.10
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.10
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.17
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.38

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #617/1025
Percentile 39.80
Quartile Q3
Business and International Management in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #393/443
Percentile 11.29
Quartile Q4
Strategy and Management in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #434/478
Percentile 9.21
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

LAW
Rank 365/421
Percentile 13.40
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

LAW
Rank 284/421
Percentile 32.54
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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