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Journal of Human Rights Practice

Oxford University Press · United Kingdom · Est. 2009

ISSN1757-9619eISSN1757-9627
SJR Q1WOS ESCIScopus / SJR
35
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS ESCI+10
Scopus Q1+25
Total35
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.347
H-Index
39
CiteScore
1.9
SNIP
1.09
Total Works
671
Total Citations
7,519
2yr Mean Citedness
1.57
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the practical application and implementation of human rights across various contexts. It examines the experiences of individuals and groups affected by human rights violations, the strategies employed by human rights defenders and organizations, and the legal and political frameworks that shape human rights practice. The journal also explores innovative pedagogical approaches to human rights education and advocacy, as well as the challenges and complexities of ensuring rights realization in diverse settings.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2009
FrequencyThree Times A Year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications671
Publisher OrgOxford University Press
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

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

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Oxford University Press
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1757-9619 / 1757-9627
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

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

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

HistoryQ1
LawQ2
Political Science and International RelationsQ2
Sociology and Political ScienceQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

International RelationsLawPolitical Science

Scopus Categories

LawSociology and Political ScienceHistoryPolitical Science and International Relations

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Human Rights and DevelopmentInternational Law and Human RightsHistorical and Contemporary Political DynamicsGlobal Peace and Security DynamicsPeacebuilding and International SecurityOmbudsman and Human RightsGender, Security, and ConflictMigration, Health and TraumaMigration, Refugees, and IntegrationGlobal Security and Public Health
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref