Journal of Private International Law

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Private International Law ( J.

Priv.

Int.

L.) was launched in spring 2005.

We invite papers for this scholarly, peer-reviewed publication of original articles and analysis of current developments in the field.

The journal covers all aspects of private international law, reflecting the role of the European Union and the Hague Conference on Private International Law in the making of private international law, in addition to the traditional role of domestic legal orders.

We welcome articles from scholars anywhere in the world writing in English about developments in any jurisdiction on any aspect of private international law.

We also welcome shorter articles or analysis from anywhere in the world, including analysis of new treaties and conventions, and lengthy review articles dealing with significant new publications.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.5
2024	0.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.161

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	19

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	23684

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	24

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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.

• International Surrogacy Arrangements: An urgent need for Legal Regulation at the International Level

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Katarina, Paul

• Mutual trust: in search of the future of European Union private international law

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Matthias

• The Conflict of Laws in Cartel Matters in a Globalised World: Alternatives to the Effects Doctrine

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Jens

• The Dimensions of Public Policy in Private International law

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Alex

• International surrogacy before the European Court of Human Rights

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Claire

• Public policy and human rights

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Jan

• Jurisdiction agreements: exclusive, optional and asymmetrical

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Mary, Brooke Adele

• Conflicts of EU courts on child abduction: the reality of Article 11(6)-(8) Brussels IIa proceedings across the EU

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Paul, Lara, Jayne

• The New Child Abduction Regime in the European Union: Symbiotic Relationship or Forced Partnership?

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Peter

• Can <i>Exequatur</i> be Abolished in Brussels I Whilst Retaining a Public Policy Defence?

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Paul, Emma

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