Journal profile · LAW
Asian Journal of International Law
ISSN 2044-2513 · eISSN 2044-2521 · Cambridge University Press
Asian Journal of International Law: CAS Zone 4 · Sociology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 46 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,550; 62 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Asian Journal of International Law is published by Cambridge University Press 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 International Law and Human Rights, International Arbitration and Investment Law and International Maritime Law Issues, together about 45.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Political Science and International Relations. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Asian Journal of International Law (AsianJIL) publishes peer-reviewed scholarly Articles, Notes and Comments, Review Essays, and Book Reviews on public and private international law. The regional focus of the Journal is broadly conceived. Some articles may focus specifically on Asian issues; others will bring one of the many Asian perspectives to bear on issues of global concern. Still others will be of more general interest to scholars, practitioners, and policymakers located in or working on Asia.The Journal is published in English as a matter of practical convenience rather than political endorsement. English language reviews of books in other languages are particularly welcomed.The Journal is produced for the Asian Society of International Law by Cambridge University Press and the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law and succeeds the Singapore Year Book of International Law.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): LAW
Editorial board by country: 3 in mainland China (about 8%); most named Singapore 10, Australia 7, United Kingdom 5, Mainland China 3, India 2 (37 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- International Law and Human RightsSocial Sciences20.6%
- International Arbitration and Investment LawBusiness, Management and Accounting14.8%
- International Maritime Law IssuesEnvironmental Science9.9%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance5.8%
- World Trade Organization LawSocial Sciences4.7%
- Global Peace and Security DynamicsSocial Sciences4.6%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering4.1%
- Historical and Contemporary Political DynamicsArts and Humanities3.7%
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 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Law | Zone 1 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 46Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.31LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.94LetPub ·
- h-index
- 23OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 88OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.96OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 9.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 54.35%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 27LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 667 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 | 10 | 2 |
| 2025 | 62 | 19 | 14 |
| 2024 | 24 | 12 | 100 |
| 2023 | 70 | 19 | 53 |
| 2022 | 65 | 24 | 161 |
| 2021 | 61 | 10 | 75 |
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.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,550 / GBP 2,460 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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 accepted5
- articleArticle*Length not stated
- book reviewThe journal accepts the following types of article: Article*Notes and Comments*Review Essay*Book Review**Length not stated
- notes and commentsNotes and Comments*Length not stated
- reviewThe journal accepts the following types of article: Article*Notes and Comments*Review Essay*Book Review**Length not stated
- review essayReview Essay*Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Open access
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
- Cambridge University Press
- ISSN
- 2044-2513
- Electronic ISSN
- 2044-2521
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Asian Journal of International Law
What CAS zone is Asian Journal of International Law in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Asian Journal of International Law is in Zone 4 of Sociology, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Law. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Sociology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Asian Journal of International Law?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 46 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 3.2, h-index 23.
Where are the editorial board members of Asian Journal of International Law based?
Of the 37 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 3 (about 8%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Singapore (10), Australia (7) and United Kingdom (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Asian Journal of International Law?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Asian Journal of International Law is indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Is Asian Journal of International Law open access, and what is the APC?
Asian Journal of International Law is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,550.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .