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Amsterdam Law Forum

Amsterdam Law Forum ยท Netherlands

eISSN1876-8156
โœ“ Open Access
Removed from DOAJ (2017-01-24). DOAJ's stated reason: Journal not adhering to Best practice. A removal from the Directory of Open Access Journals is a quality/transparency signal โ€” it can mean the journal became inactive or failed DOAJ's re-review criteria. This is not proof of predatory practice, but verify the journal's current status and policies before submitting. Check on DOAJ โ†—

Aims & Scopeโœฆ Inferred from recent articles

Amsterdam Law Forum publishes articles on international law, encompassing its application in armed conflicts, human rights, and corporate sustainability. The journal also explores international criminal justice, maritime security, and the legal implications of disruptive technologies like blockchain and cryptocurrency. Additionally, it features research on the historical dimensions of international law, including its intersection with trade and slavery, and examines the legal challenges posed by e-commerce and data protection.

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General Information

Country / RegionNetherlands
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Publishedโ€”
StatusActive
Total Publicationsโ€”
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rateโ€”

Ethics & Quality

COPE Memberโœ— No
OASPA Memberโœ— No
Not on Predatory Listsโœ“ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/11 ยท 55%
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Do you know the journal / publisher?
Amsterdam Law Forum
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Does the journal have a website?
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Is the ISSN verified?
1876-8156
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Indexed in a trusted database?
N/A
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Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
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Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
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Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
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Primary language documented?
English

A twelfth criterion โ€” whether APC fees are clearly disclosed โ€” is not scored here; it is left out of the total rather than counted as a failure. Publication charges appear in the metrics card above.

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Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

International Law and Human RightsGlobal Peace and Security DynamicsInternational Law and AviationConflict of Laws and JurisdictionEuropean and International Law StudiesHistorical and Contemporary Political DynamicsInternational Arbitration and Investment LawEuropean Criminal Justice and Data ProtectionHuman Rights and DevelopmentComparative and International Law Studies

Frequently asked questions about Amsterdam Law Forum

Is Amsterdam Law Forum a predatory journal?

Amsterdam Law Forum was withdrawn from the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) โ€” DOAJ's stated reason: "Journal not adhering to Best practice" (2017-01-24). Withdrawal is not a predatory verdict, but it is a material editorial signal. Verify the journal's current status on DOAJ and its official site before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Amsterdam Law Forum?

Amsterdam Law Forum is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

Is Amsterdam Law Forum indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Amsterdam Law Forum is not currently indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, or DOAJ in our records.

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 ยท Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref