Journal of International Arbitration

Aims & Scope

Since its 1984 launch, the Journal of International Arbitration has established itself as a thought provoking, ground breaking journal aimed at the specific requirements of those involved in international arbitration.

Each issue contains in depth investigations of the most important current issues in international arbitration, focusing on business, investment, and economic disputes between private corporations, State controlled entities, and States.

The new Notes and Current Developments sections contain concise and critical commentary on new developments.

The journal’s worldwide coverage and bimonthly circulation give it even more immediacy as a forum for original thinking, penetrating analysis and lively discussion of international arbitration issues from around the globe.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.2
2024	0.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.162

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	8

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	23613

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	49

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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.

• Precedent in Investment Treaty Arbitration—<i>A Citation Analysis of a Developing Jurisprudence</i>

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Jeffery P.

• Contractual Claims and Bilateral Investment Treaties

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Judith

• Do Investment Treaties Chill Unilateral State Regulation to Mitigate Climate Change?

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Stephan W.

• Who?s Afraid of <i>Maffezini</i>? Recent Developments in the Interpretation of Most Favored Nation Clauses

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Ruth

• Consolidation of Arbitral Proceedings and International Commercial Arbitration

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Julie C.

• Expropriation and the “Fair and Equitable” Standard

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Stephen

• The Tribunal in Malaysian Historical Salvors v. Malaysia Adopts a Restrictive Interpretation of the Term “Investment”

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Yulia

• The Protection of InvestorsÂ’ Legitimate Expectations and the Fair and Equitable Treatment Standard under NAFTA Article

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Patrick

• Arbitration and Judicial Powers in Nigeria

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Amazu A.

• The <i>Lex Mercatoria</i>: To what Extent does it Exist?

  Citation: 31

  Authors:

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