European Journal of Comparative Law and Governance

Aims & Scope

The European Journal of Comparative Law and Governance publishes top-level academic contributions in English that explore the phenomena of law and governance from a comparative perspective.

It includes comparative studies from different fields of law and regulation as well as multi-disciplinary studies on societal governance issues.

Comparative studies involving non-European countries are welcome when they deal with topics relevant also for European science and society.

All contributions will be subject to double-blind peer review.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.4
2024	0.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	18878

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	29

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.243

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	10

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Empirical Assessment of the Quality of Nationalities

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Dimitry, Justin

• The Right to Freedom of Thought in the European Convention on Human Rights

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Patrick, Bethany

• The Horizontal Effect of International Human Rights Law in Practice

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Lottie

• Academic Freedom and Its Protection in the Law of European States

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Klaus D., Terence, Kwadwo

• Blockchain and Public Procurement

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Raquel

• Regulation of Crypto Tokens and Initial Coin Offerings in the EU

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Vlad

• Tax Optimization in the Modern Tax System Under the Influence of Digitalization

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Imeda, Elena, Aleksandr, Evgeniya, Danil, Aleksandra

• The Hidden Proceedings – An Analysis of Accountability of Child Protection Adoption Proceedings in Eight European Jurisdictions

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Kenneth, Katrin, Jenny, Katre, Thomas, Tarja, Sagrario, Marit, June

• The ‘Datasphere’, Data Flows beyond Control, and the Challenges for Law and Governance

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Jean-Sylvestre, Stéphane, Vincenzo

• Blockchain-Based Money as the Ultimate Challenge to Sovereignty

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Riccardo

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