Aims & Scope

Lex localis - Journal of Local Self-Government is an international journal for the study of the politics, administration, and management of local affairs published four times a year (in January, April, July, and October).

The journal publishes articles that contribute to the better understanding and practice of local self-government and that are of interest to scholars, policy analysts, policymakers, and practitioners.

The focus of the journal is on the critical analysis of developments in local governance throughout the world.

Lex localis - Journal of Local Self-Government provides a unique forum for the consideration of all issues related to sub-national levels of government.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 0.4
2024 0.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.184

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q3

h-index

Year Value
2024 20

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 22223

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 97

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

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


Subjects & Keywords

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


Quick Facts

Current Factor
0.4
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.184
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q3
First Published: 2024

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