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Obiter

Nelson Mandela University · South Africa · Est. 2002

ISSN1682-5853eISSN2709-555X
DOAJOpen Access
15
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
DOAJ Verified+15
Total15
H-Index
10
Total Works
1,288
Total Citations
1,057
2yr Mean Citedness
0.17
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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).

General Information

Country / RegionSouth Africa
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2002
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications1,288
Publisher OrgAcademy of Science of South Africa
OA Since2020
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Submission Info

APC Cost$3,600Above median
Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/12 · 75%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Nelson Mandela University
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1682-5853 / 2709-555X
Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Anonymous peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
$3,600
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Legal Issues in South AfricaComparative and International Law StudiesLegal principles and applicationsCorporate Insolvency and GovernanceCriminal Law and EvidenceCorporate Law and Human RightsHuman Rights and DevelopmentSouth African History and CultureCorporate Governance and LawLegal Education and Practice Innovations
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Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref