Modern Law Review Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0026-7961 eISSN 1468-2230 Wiley GB

Q3 Quartile Verified Publisher

About Modern Law Review
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Modern Law Review (MLR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Conflict of Laws and Jurisdiction and Judicial and Constitutional Studies, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0026-7961 (e-ISSN 1468-2230). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.60 (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 (APC ~$3090 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 5,576 works and 43,310 citations, with an h-index of 85.

Modern Law Review Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Modern Law Review has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.60, 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.

Modern Law Review operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Modern Law Review 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 Modern Law Review against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Modern Law Review
  • Budget $3090 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Conflict of Laws and Jurisdiction, Judicial and Constitutional Studies, Law in Society and Culture. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Modern Law Review Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+144%
Field avg: 0.25
APC vs Field Avg
-20%
Field avg: $3870

Compared against 8 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0026-7961
ISSN (Online) 1468-2230
Publisher Wiley
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3090 USD
h-index 85
Total Works 5,589
Total Citations 43,533
2-yr Mean Citedness 0.64 (OpenAlex)
In-depth profile & metrics

Modern Law Review is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3090.

In our subject taxonomy, Modern Law Review is classified under Conflict of Laws and Jurisdiction, Judicial and Constitutional Studies, Law in Society and Culture and Legal principles and applications.

Modern Law Review 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 5,589 works that have together drawn 43,533 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 85; its most recent citation rate stands at 0.602; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 0.64.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Modern Law Review

Modern Law Review does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 0.602 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Modern Law Review is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Modern Law Review is $3090 USD.

Modern Law Review is published by Wiley.

Modern Law Review 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 Modern Law Review is 0026-7961. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1468-2230.

Modern Law Review sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 0.60, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated May 2026

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OpenAlex
Verified
DOAJ
Non-OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
0.602
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 0.602 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 61 16
2024 81 106
2023 84 215
2022 76 300
2021 110 400
2020 113 456
2019 115 961
2018 78 689
2017 80 858
2016 76 713
2015 76 550
2014 66 777
Journal at a Glance
5,589
Total Works
43,533
Total Citations
85
h-index
0.64
2-Yr Mean Citedness
ABDC A* APC $3400 USD

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

Top Research Topics

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Last updated: May 11, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S82119083

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