Oxford Journal of Law and Religion

metrics 2024

Unveiling the Complexities of Legal and Religious Intersections

Introduction

The Oxford Journal of Law and Religion, published by Oxford University Press, serves as a critical platform for the interdisciplinary exploration of legal and religious dimensions within contemporary societal frameworks. With an ISSN of 2047-0770 and an E-ISSN of 2047-0789, this journal has rapidly gained recognition in the fields of Law (Q4) and Religious Studies (Q3), as evidenced by its notable Scopus rankings – holding the 85th percentile in Religious Studies. Operating out of Oxford, UK, the journal focuses on fostering scholarly dialogue and advancing research that addresses the intricate relationships between legal systems and religious beliefs, appealing to scholars, legal practitioners, and theologians alike. Although it does not offer open access, the journal remains integral in shaping academic discourse from 2012 to 2023, ensuring that crucial intersections of law and religion are thoroughly examined and accessible to the academic community.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.12
Journal Impact Factor0.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.50
H-Index15
Journal IF Without Self0.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.05
Influence0.25
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life6.20
Citing Half Life13.70
JCI0.57
Total Documents318
WOS Total Citations122
SCIMAGO Total Citations486
SCIMAGO SELF Citations51
Scopus Journal Rank0.12
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.38
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.41
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.43

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Religious Studies in Arts and Humanities
Rank #96/644
Percentile 85.09
Quartile Q1
Law in Social Sciences
Rank #493/1025
Percentile 51.90
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

LAW
Rank 233/421
Percentile 44.80
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

LAW
Rank 218/421
Percentile 48.22
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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