Journal profile · LAW
Access to Justice in Eastern Europe
ISSN 2663-0575 · eISSN 2663-0583 · VD Dakor · Ukraine
Access to Justice in Eastern Europe: CAS Zone 4 · Sociology (2025 upgraded edition); fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 6 weeks (community reports); 91 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Access to Justice in Eastern Europe is published by VD Dakor and is in Zone 4 of Sociology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are European and International Law Studies, Legal Studies and Reforms and Ukrainian Legal and Forensic Studies, together about 39.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Political Science and International Relations. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Summary: 1. Introduction. – 1.1. Ontological foundations of the emergence of scientific interest. – 1.2. Research methodology and source base. – 2. Security as a Sphere of Public Administration under the Legal Regime of Martial Law. – 3. Peculiarities of the Institutional Structure of Local Administ
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): LAW
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- European and International Law StudiesSocial Sciences14%
- Legal Studies and ReformsSocial Sciences13.3%
- Ukrainian Legal and Forensic StudiesSocial Sciences12.2%
- Legal, Health, Environmental and COVID-19 ChallengesMedicine8.4%
- War, Law, and JusticeSocial Sciences6%
- Dispute Resolution and Class ActionsBusiness, Management and Accounting4.2%
- International Law and Human RightsSocial Sciences3.9%
- International Arbitration and Investment LawBusiness, Management and Accounting3.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Sociology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Law | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Sociology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Law | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of ScienceERIH PLUSPublisher website
Other: Emerging Source Citation Index (Q2 law), UlrichWeb, HeinOnline
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.7LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.22LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.81LetPub ·
- h-index
- 14OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 34OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.75OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 40%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 95.31%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 85LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 550 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 69 | 69 | 13 |
| 2025 | 91 | 91 | 52 |
| 2024 | 88 | 88 | 120 |
| 2023 | 99 | 99 | 289 |
| 2022 | 83 | 83 | 344 |
| 2021 | 64 | 64 | 306 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 6 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | EUR 2,015 | Yes | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | EUR 500 | — | — | |
| LetPub | EUR 1,050 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Article types accepted16, with length limits
- book reviewensure academic rigor and transparency. Book Reviews Length: Typically 4,000 to 5,000 words Book Reviews in AJEE provide a critical and analytical evalmain text ≤ 5,000 words
- book reviewsWe are open to submission of such types of publications: Research Article, Case Study, Reform Forum's Article, Review Article, Opinion Article, Book Reviews, Co…Length not stated
- case notes2 Case Notes with overview of current judgments important for law enforcement;Length not stated
- case studyCase Study Length: typically 4,000–6,000 wordsLength not stated
- commentariesLength: Typically 4,000 to 6,000 wordsLength not stated
- commentarygal citation style OSCOLA is essential. Commentaries Length: Typically 4,000 to 6,000 words Commentaries provide focused and critical reflections on cumain text ≤ 6,000 words
- commentsAJEE – це рецензований журнал відкритого доступу, який публікує оригінальні дослідження, рецензії та коментарі з актуальних питань судової та цивільної процесуа…Length not stated
- opinionReform Forum's Article, Review Article, Opinion Article, Book Reviews, Commentaries Research Article Length: Typically ranging from 6,000 to 9,000 words. Struct…main text ≤ 9,000 words
- opinion articleOpinion Article Length: Typically around 5,000 to 6,000 words.Length not stated
- original researchAJEE – це рецензований журнал відкритого доступу, який публікує оригінальні дослідження, рецензії та коментарі з актуальних питань судової та цивільної процесуа…Length not stated
- reform forum notes3 Reform Forum NotesLength not stated
- reform forum's articleLength: Typically 4,000 to 5,000 wordsLength not stated
- research articleResearch Article Length: Typically ranging from 6,000 to 9,000 words.Length not stated
- research articlesContent of AJEE: 1 Research Articles, partly consisting of young academics’ essays;Length not stated
- review articleents with legal sources and references. Review Article Length: Typically around 5,000 to 6,000 words. Structure: Review articles provide a comprehensive analysimain text ≤ 6,000 words
- reviewsAJEE – це рецензований журнал відкритого доступу, який публікує оригінальні дослідження, рецензії та коментарі з актуальних питань судової та цивільної процесуа…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use Responsible Use of AI Tools in Publishing with AJEE
We do not object to authors utilizing AI tools in their research and writing process due to their potential benefits in terms of productivity and quality. However, it is crucial to maintain transparency and accountability in scholarly publishing. Therefore, we require authors to include a clear statement in their submissions that specifies the AI tools used, along with details on how and when they…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Changes in Authorship
Charges Policy Model summary
Any changes to the authorship (including additions, removals, or changes in the order of authors) are only permitted prior to the acceptance of the manuscript and must be agreed upon by all originally listed co-authors at the time of initial submission, as well as by any author who is being added or removed.The corresponding author is responsible for confirming that all co-authors approve the prop…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest
Citation style: OSCOLA. Model summary
Proper citation and referencing should follow the preferred legal citation style of OSCOLA.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement Model summary
AJEE Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Options for Publication
The publication of accepted articles in AJEE is supported by Academic Insights Press (AIP). We are committed to enabling equitable access to publication and actively support the transition to full Open Access. We display our APC transparently to demonstrate that publishing carries real costs, but also ensure that no author faces a financial barrier. See more about AJEE Charges Policy here APC Fund…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Submissions exclusively via Scholastica; no email submissions. Model summary
All submissions to Access to Justice in Eastern Europe must be made exclusively through the Scholastica platform. We do not accept submissions via email or any other channels.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Policy on Neutrality and Non-Discrimination Model summary
AJEE Policy on Neutrality and Non-Discrimination
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- VD Dakor
- Country or region
- Ukraine
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2663-0575
- Electronic ISSN
- 2663-0583
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Access to Justice in Eastern Europe
What CAS zone is Access to Justice in Eastern Europe in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Access to Justice in Eastern Europe is in Zone 4 of Sociology, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Law. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Sociology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
How long does peer review take at Access to Justice in Eastern Europe?
Authors report an average review time of about 6 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Which databases index Access to Justice in Eastern Europe?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Access to Justice in Eastern Europe is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Web of Science and ERIH PLUS; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Access to Justice in Eastern Europe open access, and what is the APC?
Access to Justice in Eastern Europe is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .