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Legal Studies

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

0.63

h-Index

2022-2023

 27

Rank

2022-2023

 19089

SJR

2022-2023

 0.202

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Legal Studies
Abbreviation Leg. Stud.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Law (Q2)
h-index 27
Overall Rank/Ranking 19089
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.202
Impact Score 0.63
Publisher Wiley-Blackwell
Country United States
ISSN 1748121X, 02613875
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 1981-2022




About Legal Studies


Legal Studies is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Law (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Legal Studies is 19089. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.202. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 27. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Legal Studies journal is 1748121X, 02613875. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Legal Studies is cited by a total of 85 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Legal Studies Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Legal Studies is 0.63, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Legal Studies IF is decreased by a factor of 0.4 and approximate percentage change is -38.83% when compared to preceding year 2021, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Legal Studies Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Legal Studies is 0.63. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Legal Studies. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.63
2021 1.03
2020 0.85
2019 0.62
2018 0.95
2017 0.87
2016 0.98
2015 0.91
2014 0.81

Legal Studies h-index


  Table Setting

Legal Studies has an h-index of 27. It means 27 articles of this journal have more than 27 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Legal Studies ISSN


The ISSN of Legal Studies is 1748121X, 02613875. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Legal Studies Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Legal Studies is 19089. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.202. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Legal Studies by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.202
2021 0.252
2020 0.190
2019 0.140
2018 0.354
2017 0.338
2016 0.366
2015 0.364
2014 0.236

Ranking of Legal Studies by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 19089
2021 16379
2020 20013
2019 22555
2018 12324
2017 12302
2016 11765
2015 11707
2014 15393

Legal Studies Publisher


Table Setting

Legal Studies is published by Wiley-Blackwell. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1981-2022. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Legal Studies is Leg. Stud.. This abbreviation ('Leg. Stud.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Legal Studies


If your research field is/are related to Law (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Legal Studies?

Legal Studies latest impact IF is 0.63. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.03 (2021) and 0.62 (2019), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.85 in the previous 9 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Legal Studies?

The Legal Studies has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.202, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.366 in 2016 and the lowest being 0.140 in 2019. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Legal Studies over the previous 9-year period stands at 0.85.


What's the latest h-index of the Legal Studies?

The latest h-index of the Legal Studies is 27.


Who's the publisher of the Legal Studies?

The Legal Studies is published by the Wiley-Blackwell, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Legal Studies?

The Legal Studies is currently ranked 19089 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 11707 in 2015 and its lowest position of 22555 in 2019.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Legal Studies?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Legal Studies is Leg. Stud..


Is the "Legal Studies" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Legal Studies is classified as a journal that the Wiley-Blackwell publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Legal Studies?

The Legal Studies encompasses the following areas:

  • Law

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Legal Studies?

The Legal Studies is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 1748121X, 02613875.


What's the best quartile of the Legal Studies?

The best quartile for the Legal Studies is Q2 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Legal Studies?

The Legal Studies coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1981-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Legal Studies

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.63
2021 1.03
2020 0.85
2019 0.62
2018 0.95
2017 0.87
2016 0.98
2015 0.91
2014 0.81



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