The American Journal of Comparative Law Citation Rate 2026
0002-919X
eISSN 2326-9197
Oxford University Press
US
Q3 Quartile
About The American Journal of Comparative Law
The American Journal of Comparative Law (AJCL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Comparative and International Law Studies and Conflict of Laws and Jurisdiction, published by Oxford University Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 0002-919X (e-ISSN 2326-9197). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.07 (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 ~$4031 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 5,634 works and 54,259 citations, with an h-index of 101.
The American Journal of Comparative Law Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The American Journal of Comparative Law has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.07, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Comparative and International Law Studies 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.
The American Journal of Comparative Law operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The American Journal of Comparative Law 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 The American Journal of Comparative Law against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The American Journal of Comparative …
- Budget $4031 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Comparative and International Law Studies, Conflict of Laws and Jurisdiction, European and International Contract Law. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0002-919X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2326-9197 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $4031 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
The American Journal of Comparative Law is published by Oxford University Press and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4031.
In our subject taxonomy, The American Journal of Comparative Law is classified under Comparative and International Law Studies, Conflict of Laws and Jurisdiction, European and International Contract Law and European and International Law Studies.
The American Journal of Comparative Law 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.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.071.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.071 | 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.
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