What is the Impact Factor of Issues in Legal Scholarship?

The journal Issues in Legal Scholarship is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, quartile Q1) with official metrics continually updated on ImpaQ.

Is Issues in Legal Scholarship indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Issues in Legal Scholarship is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q1) and an H-index of N/A.

Who publishes Issues in Legal Scholarship and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Issues in Legal Scholarship is published by Walter de Gruyter. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

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Issues in Legal Scholarship

Identifier (ISSN):1539-8323(Print)

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Publisher:Walter de Gruyter

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H-Index (Hirsch Index)

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Self-Citation RateN/A

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Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

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Aims & Scope

Issues in Legal Scholarship presents cutting-edge legal and policy research using the format of online peer-reviewed symposia. The journal’s emphasis on interdisciplinary work and legal theory extends to recent symposium topics such as Single-Sex Marriage, The Reformation of American Administrative Law, and Catastrophic Risks. The symposia systematically address emerging issues of great significance, offering ongoing scholarship of interest to a wide range of policy and legal researchers. Online publication makes it possible for other researchers to find the best and latest quickly, as well as to join in further discussion. Each symposium aims to be a living forum with ongoing publications and commentaries.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Political science88.7%Law68.8%Sociology47.8%Economics43%Philosophy39.2%Business32.3%Computer science29%Law and economics24.2%Politics22%Geography21.5%Linguistics20.4%

Primary Research Areas

Social Sciences Law

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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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Total Citations6

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Total Citations5

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2019	—	3	8
2018	—	2	6
2017	—	4	3
2016	—	4	5
2015	—	2	1
2014	—	3	30
2013	—	8	29
2012	—	8	35
2011	—	27	53
2010	—	1	1
2009	—	12	75
2008	—	6	6

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Issues in Legal Scholarship (ISSN: 1539-8323) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Social Sciences, published by Walter de Gruyter in Germany. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (SCIE) in quartile Q1.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 0 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.