The Journal of Sustainable Development Law and Policy disseminates research results and scholarly papers in the area of sustainable development law and policy. It publishes research in Law and Social Sciences, specifically in Industries, Land use, Labor, and Economic growth, development, and planning.
Institute for Oil, Gas, Environment, Energy and Sustainable Development, Afe Babalola University
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2467-8392
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
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Plagiarism detection in place?
No
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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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
2019
2020
2021
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2023
2024
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2026
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.
DevelopmentQ4
LawQ4
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Q4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
LawSocial Sciences (miscellaneous)Development
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Natural Resources and Economic DevelopmentEnergy and Environment ImpactsOil, Gas, and Environmental IssuesHuman Rights and DevelopmentEnvironmental law and policyGlobal Energy and Sustainability ResearchEconomic Growth and DevelopmentInternational Environmental Law and PoliciesGlobal Energy Security and PolicyMining and Resource Management