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Pravo-Zhurnal Vysshei Shkoly Ekonomiki
ISSN 2072-8166 · eISSN 2683-5711 · University Business Academy in Novi Sad Faculty of Law for Commerce and Judiciary · Serbia
Pravo-Zhurnal Vysshei Shkoly Ekonomiki: CAS Zone 4 · Sociology (2025 upgraded edition); fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 9 weeks (community reports); 45 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Pravo-Zhurnal Vysshei Shkoly Ekonomiki is published by University Business Academy in Novi Sad Faculty of Law for Commerce and Judiciary 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 Legal and Regulatory Analysis, Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary Studies and Military Technology and Strategies, together about 71.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Political Science and International Relations. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The scientific journal Law – Theory and Practice is dedicated to the publication of high-quality scholarly manuscripts in the field of law. The journal aims to foster the development of legal theory and to promote the critical examination of contemporary legal practice through academic analysis. By encouraging dialogue between theoretical and practical perspectives, the journal seeks to contribute to the advancement of law in both national and international contexts. The scope of the journal encompasses a broad range of legal disciplines, with a particular focus on the interaction between legal theory and legal practice. The journal publishes research addressing fundamental and applied legal issues, as well as comparative and interdisciplinary studies relevant to the functioning of legal systems. The journal covers, but is not limited to, the following areas: General legal theory and jurisprudence Constitutional law and human rights protection Criminal law and criminal procedure Civil law and civil procedure Commercial and corporate law Administrative law Financial law Labor law Environmental law and environmental protection International and European law Comparative law Contemporary legal challenges in judicial and legal practice Papers approved for publication in the journal Law – Theory and Practice are classified into the basic categories of scientific and professional articles by the Editorial Board, in cooperation with reviewers. The journal is intended for researchers, teachers, students, and academic readers involved in the educational process at various levels, as well as legal practitioners and policymakers interested in current developments in legal science and practice, and the scientific community in general.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): LAW
Editor-in-chief Jelena MatijaševićPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Serbia 8, Austria 1, Russia 1, Romania 1, Cyprus 1 (12 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Legal and Regulatory AnalysisSocial Sciences25.5%
- Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary StudiesSocial Sciences22.8%
- Military Technology and StrategiesEngineering22.8%
- Legal and Policy IssuesSocial Sciences5.2%
- Digital Transformation in LawEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4%
- Education, Law, and SocietySocial Sciences2.3%
- Security, Politics, and Digital TransformationSocial Sciences1.8%
- European and International Law StudiesSocial Sciences1.7%
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 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
ESCILetPub
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
- h-index
- 13OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 22OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.57OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 97.81%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 44LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,048 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 2025 | 45 | 45 | 30 |
| 2024 | 45 | 45 | 40 |
| 2023 | 48 | 48 | 88 |
| 2022 | 59 | 59 | 97 |
| 2021 | 60 | 60 | 125 |
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 9 weeksLetPub ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewLetPub
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 accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LetPub | RSD 25,000 | No | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- University Business Academy in Novi Sad Faculty of Law for Commerce and Judiciary
- Country or region
- Serbia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2072-8166
- Print ISSN
- 0352-3713
- Electronic ISSN
- 2683-5711
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 43, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Pravo-Zhurnal Vysshei Shkoly Ekonomiki
What CAS zone is Pravo-Zhurnal Vysshei Shkoly Ekonomiki in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Pravo-Zhurnal Vysshei Shkoly Ekonomiki 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 Pravo-Zhurnal Vysshei Shkoly Ekonomiki?
Authors report an average review time of about 9 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Pravo-Zhurnal Vysshei Shkoly Ekonomiki based?
Of the 12 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Serbia (8), Austria (1) and Russia (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Pravo-Zhurnal Vysshei Shkoly Ekonomiki?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Pravo-Zhurnal Vysshei Shkoly Ekonomiki is indexed in ESCI.
Is Pravo-Zhurnal Vysshei Shkoly Ekonomiki open access, and what is the APC?
Pravo-Zhurnal Vysshei Shkoly Ekonomiki is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .