Obiter
Nelson Mandela University · South Africa · Est. 2002
Aims & Scope
About the Journal Background Obiter was first published in 1979. Initially it was published once per year but since 1994 two volumes were published annually. As of 2005, three volumes have been published annually. Currently four volumes are published annually. From the contents over the years it is apparent that the purpose of the journal is to disseminate research results and that it supports a high level of learning, teaching and research in the subject of law. Focus and Scope Obiter publishes contributions relevant to the development of South African law. It welcomes contributions relating to all branches of South African law. Contributions of a comparative nature from any part of the world are also invited on the basis that the lessons drawn from the comparison are focused on South African Law. Publication Frequency Obiter is published quarterly and welcomes contributions in English. Additional special editions are published periodically. Language Peer-reviewed articles are published in English. Indexing/Listing Obiter is indexed/listed by the following: SciELO SA DHET Accredited Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) Sabinet Usage & Impact Statistics are generated through PKP OJS, as well as all other platforms indexing Obiter . Access selected statistics at: Crossref Google Analytics (Editor & Journal Manager only) Google Scholar Metrics Obiter on PKP OJS (Editor & Journal Manager only) SciELO SA Metrics Article Processing Charges Page charges are levied for contributions approved for publication. The tariff is ZAR200,00 per page. Funder Obiter is sponsored by the Faculty of Law, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa . Sources of Support ASSAF provides support to host Obiter on the online journal system (OJS).
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