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Competition Law Journal

Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd. · United Kingdom · Est. 2004

ISSN2516-5771
SJR Q4Scopus / SJR
5
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
Scopus Q4+5
Total5
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals.
SJR Score
0.114
H-Index
9
Total Works
191
Total Citations
267
2yr Mean Citedness
0.00
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the analysis and application of competition law, particularly in the European Union and the United Kingdom. It examines regulatory frameworks, enforcement actions, and legal challenges related to market competition, including issues of foreign investment, digital markets, and specific industry sectors like pharmaceuticals and sport. The journal also addresses procedural aspects of competition law, such as damages claims, litigation funding, and the role of expert evidence.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary Language
1st Year Published2004
Annual Volume~ 20 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications191
Publisher OrgEdward Elgar Publishing

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

4/12 · 33%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd.
Does the journal have a website?
No URL
Is the ISSN verified?
2516-5771
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?
N/A

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Publication & Citation Trend

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

LawQ4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Law

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Merger and Competition AnalysisEuropean and International Law StudiesEuropean and International Contract LawEU Law and Policy AnalysisDiverse Legal and Medical StudiesInternational Arbitration and Investment LawCorporate Governance and LawWorld Trade Organization LawDigital Platforms and EconomicsTaxation and Legal Issues
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref