International Sports Law Journal
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Aims & Scope
The International Sports Law Journal (ISLJ) is a quarterly (two double issues, April and October) peer-reviewed journal in the emerging specialty area of international sports law. The ISLJ welcomes manuscripts in English language, and maintains an impressive Editorial Board of international experts. The main purpose of the ISLJ is to provide vital legal analysis, insightful commentary, and important information to those interested in or impacted by sports and the law — whether academics, practitioners, sports officials, sports enthusiasts, or others — about legally relevant developments in the world of sport from national and international perspectives. What makes the ISLJ unique is that it is the only truly “international” sports law journal consistently offering broad content coverage by a diverse group of impressive international authors. The ISLJ is an important resource that experts, practitioners and academics rely on for providing interesting, necessary and valuable information regarding sports law related issues. With special topic coverage in each edition, the ISLJ is a necessary tool for anyone interested in sports and the law.
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisInternational Sports Law Journal (acronym: islj, ISSN: 1567-7559) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of LAW, published by Springer Nature in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.10, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.557 (Q1), an H-index of 16.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 4 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 17 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,794 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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