International and Comparative Law Quarterly Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0020-5893 eISSN 1471-6895 Cambridge University Press GB

Q3 Quartile

About International and Comparative Law Quarterly
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International and Comparative Law Quarterly (ICLQ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Conflict of Laws and Jurisdiction and European and International Law Studies, published by Cambridge University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0020-5893 (e-ISSN 1471-6895). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.63 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 8,350 works and 53,674 citations, with an h-index of 97.

International and Comparative Law Quarterly Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

International and Comparative Law Quarterly has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.63, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Conflict of Laws and Jurisdiction research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.

International and Comparative Law Quarterly operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in International and Comparative Law Quarterly should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare International and Comparative Law Quarterly against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for International and Comparative Law Quarterly
  • This journal covers Conflict of Laws and Jurisdiction, European and International Law Studies, International Arbitration and Investment Law. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How International and Comparative … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-12%
Field avg: 0.72

Compared against 9 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0020-5893
ISSN (Online) 1471-6895
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost Inquire with Publisher
h-index 97
Total Works 8,356
Total Citations 53,934
2-yr Mean Citedness 1.10 (OpenAlex)
In-depth profile & metrics

International and Comparative Law Quarterly is published by Cambridge University Press and based in United Kingdom. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 3550.

In our subject taxonomy, International and Comparative Law Quarterly is classified under Conflict of Laws and Jurisdiction, European and International Law Studies, International Arbitration and Investment Law and International Law and Aviation.

International and Comparative Law Quarterly is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A* (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

OpenAlex records 8,356 works that have together drawn 53,934 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 97; its most recent citation rate stands at 0.631; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.10.

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Frequently Asked Questions about International and Comparative Law Quarterly

International and Comparative Law Quarterly does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 0.631 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, International and Comparative Law Quarterly is not an open access journal.

International and Comparative Law Quarterly is published by Cambridge University Press.

International and Comparative Law Quarterly shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex, ABDC A*. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of International and Comparative Law Quarterly is 0020-5893. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1471-6895.

International and Comparative Law Quarterly sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 0.63, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated May 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
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Predatory Check
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Citation Rate
0.631
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 0.631 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.


Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Publication & citation history by year
YearWorks publishedCitations received
2025 81 93
2024 45 75
2023 62 271
2022 52 263
2021 56 303
2020 49 555
2019 63 810
2018 54 745
2017 48 1,021
2016 71 982
2015 57 572
2014 65 735
Journal at a Glance
8,356
Total Works
53,934
Total Citations
97
h-index
1.10
2-Yr Mean Citedness
ABDC A* APC $3550 USD

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

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Last updated: May 11, 2026

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