OCEAN DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL LAW

metrics 2024

Charting the Course for International Ocean Law

Introduction

OCEAN DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL LAW, published by Taylor & Francis Inc, is an esteemed journal dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of ocean governance, environmental law, and international relations concerning marine resources. With an ISSN of 0090-8320 and an E-ISSN of 1521-0642, this journal serves as a vital platform for researchers, legal scholars, and policymakers interested in the evolving challenges of ocean development in a globalized context. The journal has established itself as a resourceful publication, evidenced by its ranking in the 2023 Scopus categories, where it is positioned in the 75th percentile for Law and the 66th percentile for Political Science and International Relations. Operating for over four decades, from 1973 until 2024, it is pivotal for advancing knowledge and fostering dialogue on critical issues such as environmental sustainability, international maritime policies, and legal frameworks governing the seas. Despite being a subscription-based journal, OCEAN DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL LAW remains influential, offering significant insights that contribute to the development of effective legal instruments and governance strategies for oceanic resources.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.27
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.30
H-Index36
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.06
Influence0.42
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life11.80
Citing Half Life9.20
JCI1.09
Total Documents458
WOS Total Citations451
SCIMAGO Total Citations1483
SCIMAGO SELF Citations122
Scopus Journal Rank0.27
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.11
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.16
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.42

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #253/1025
Percentile 75.32
Quartile Q1
Political Science and International Relations in Social Sciences
Rank #237/706
Percentile 66.43
Quartile Q2
Development in Social Sciences
Rank #159/306
Percentile 48.04
Quartile Q3
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law in Environmental Science
Rank #253/399
Percentile 36.59
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Rank 76/165
Percentile 54.20
Quartile Q2
LAW
Rank 80/421
Percentile 81.10
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Rank 47/165
Percentile 71.52
Quartile Q2
LAW
Rank 112/421
Percentile 73.40
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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