Issues in Legal Scholarship
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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.
SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus databaseThis journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history
Publishing & Editorial Information
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution
| Year | Impact Factor | Articles / Year | Total Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | — | — |
| 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 |
Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2024)
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Total Cites vs Self-Cites
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