Baltic Journal of Law and Politics

Baltic Journal of Law and Politics is published by Vytautas Magnus University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are European and International Law Studies, European Politics and Security and Comparative constitutional jurisprudence studies, together about 20.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Political Science and International Relations and Law. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)

Baltic Journal of Law & Politics (BJLP) is a scholarly journal, published bi-annually in electronic form as a joint publication of the Faculty of Political Science and Diplomacy and the Faculty of Law of Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania). BJLP provides a platform for the publication of scientific research in the fields of law and politics, with a particular emphasis on interdisciplinary research that cuts across these traditional categories. Topics may include, but are not limited to the Baltic Region; research into issues of comparative or general theoretical significance is also encouraged. BJLP is peer-reviewed and published in English.Why subscribe and readThe journal’s contributions present quality research on topics of critical concern both within and without the academy. The journal provides a platform for the publication of innovative research in the fields of law and politics, with an acute interest in the cross-pollinations of disciplines, comparative approaches to regional issues, and active dialogue on pressing contemporary issues of theoretical and practical import.Why submitThe journal is committed to the quality of every article from the initial stage of inquiry to the date of publication. The journal provides fast, fair and constructive peer review by specialists in their areas from all over the world. Authors receive editorial assistance in adjusting their manuscripts to the standards of the journal as needed. Submissions from all corners of the fields of law and politics are encouraged, especially research that locates itself at their intersections.Peer reviewBJLP is a refereed journal. Submissions are subject to academic peer-review. Every submitted manuscript receives at least two professional reviews, at least one of which is a double-blind review.The peer-review process typically takes 1-2 months after the paper is accepted to peer-review process after the initial review in the Senior Editorial Board.There are no charges for the review process. For more information please visit Instructions For Authors.Rejection Rate70%

From the journal's Aims & Scope

Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Law

Editor-in-chief Aušrinė PasvenskienėPublisher website

CAS Journal Ranking

CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)

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Database indexing

ScopusDOAJLetPub

International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub

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Impact

CiteScore 2026-06

0.7LetPub · 2026-11-01

CiteScore (publisher)

0.7Publisher website · 2026-11-01

SJR 2026-06

0.13LetPub · 2026-11-01

SNIP 2026-06

0.31LetPub · 2026-11-01

h-index

13OpenAlex · 2026-11-01

i10-index

24OpenAlex · 2026-11-01

2-year mean citedness

1.1OpenAlex · 2026-11-01

Share of gold OA articles

0%LetPub · 2026-11-01

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.

Average review time (community reports)

about 12 weeksLetPub · 2026-11-01

Submission to publication (journal-reported)

about 12 weeksDOAJ · 2026-11-01

Peer review

Double anonymous peer review, Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ

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Publisher

Vytautas Magnus University

Country or region

Poland

Language

English

ISSN

2029-0454

Official links

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• Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
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• Open access statement ↗DOAJ
• License & copyright ↗DOAJ
• Peer review process ↗DOAJ
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