What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Legal Pluralism and Unofficial Law?

The journal Journal of Legal Pluralism and Unofficial Law is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, quartile Q1) with official metrics continually updated on ImpaQ.

Is Journal of Legal Pluralism and Unofficial Law indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Legal Pluralism and Unofficial Law is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q1) and an H-index of N/A.

Who publishes Journal of Legal Pluralism and Unofficial Law and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Legal Pluralism and Unofficial Law is published by Taylor & Francis. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

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Journal of Legal Pluralism and Unofficial Law

Identifier (ISSN):0732-9113(Print)/2305-9931(Online)

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Publisher:Taylor & Francis

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Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2025):0.6

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H-Index (Hirsch Index)

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Self-Citation RateN/A

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

30articles/year

21.74% Gold OA•0% Original Research

Aims & Scope

As the pioneering journal in this field The Journal of Legal Pluralism and Unofficial Law (JLP) has a long history of publishing leading scholarship in the area of legal anthropology and legal pluralism and is the only international journal dedicated to the analysis of legal pluralism. It is a refereed scholarly journal with a genuinely global reach, publishing both empirical and theoretical contributions from a variety of disciplines, including (but not restricted to) Anthropology, Legal Studies, Development Studies and interdisciplinary studies. The JLP is devoted to scholarly writing and works that further current debates in the field of legal pluralism and to disseminating new and emerging findings from fieldwork. The Journal welcomes papers that make original contributions to understanding any aspect of legal pluralism and unofficial law, anywhere in the world, both in historic and contemporary contexts. We invite high-quality, original submissions that engage with this purpose.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Political science87.1%Law81.2%Sociology61.8%Philosophy51.6%Economics41.2%Computer science31.4%History30.8%Geography29.8%Epistemology29.6%Biology25.7%Archaeology24.3%Comparative law21.1%Legal profession20.8%Legal research20.7%Legal realism20.5%Legal pluralism20.2%Politics20.2%

Primary Research Areas

Law

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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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2025Latest

IF0.6

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2021

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Articles / Year46

Total Citations229

2020

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Articles / Year20

Total Citations134

2019

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Articles / Year21

Total Citations219

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Articles / Year31

Total Citations526

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2025	0.6	—	—
2021	—	46	229
2020	—	20	134
2019	—	21	219
2018	—	31	526
2017	—	22	317
2016	—	24	137
2015	—	43	385
2014	—	30	282
2013	—	22	372
2012	—	15	82
2011	—	22	264
2010	—	21	163

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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Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

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2021

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2023

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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Journal of Legal Pluralism and Unofficial Law (ISSN: 0732-9113) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of LAW, published by Taylor & Francis in United Kingdom. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (ESCI) in quartile Q1.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 30 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.