Journal profile · Social Sciences-Law
Sotsial'nopravovi studiyi
ISSN 2617-4162 · eISSN 2617-4170 · Lviv State University of Internal Affairs · Ukraine
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Sotsial'nopravovi studiyi: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 69 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Sotsial'nopravovi studiyi is published by Lviv State University of Internal Affairs. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Ukrainian Legal and Forensic Studies, Criminal Law and Policy and Administrative Law and Governance, together about 47.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Political Science and International Relations and Law. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Social and Legal Studios is a peer-reviewed scientific journal devoted to the study of current issues in the social and societal sciences in close connection with law. The journal focuses on the scholarly analysis of legal phenomena as an integral component of social processes and societal transformations. The journal’s scope covers legal studies as well as social and behavioural sciences (sociology, psychology, economics, public administration, and finance) insofar as they intersect with legal issues. Submissions are welcomed in the following areas: Legal Studies • theory and philosophy of law; • main branches of law (constitutional, administrative, civil, criminal, and international law); • law enforcement and legal practice; • legal conflicts and legislative challenges; • comparative legal studies. Social and Behavioural Sciences in Relation to Law • socio-legal relations and legal culture; • psychological aspects of legal behaviour and legal consciousness; • economic, legal, and financial regulatory mechanisms; • public administration and public policy in the legal context. Interdisciplinary Research • interaction between law and social, economic, and psychological processes; • the impact of globalisation, political, and crisis factors on legal regulation; • international and comparative experience in legal development. The aim of the journal is to create an interdisciplinary scholarly platform for presenting the results of theoretical, applied, and empirical research, fostering academic dialogue, and promoting comparative approaches in the fields of law and the social sciences. The journal adheres to high standards of peer review, publication ethics, and editorial independence, contributing to the integration of national and international scholarly research.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Law
Editor-in-chief Dmytro Shvets RectorPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Ukraine 11, Indonesia 2, Poland 1, Denmark 1, Finland 1 (18 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Ukrainian Legal and Forensic StudiesSocial Sciences31.7%
- Criminal Law and PolicySocial Sciences8.1%
- Administrative Law and GovernanceSocial Sciences7.3%
- Legal processes and jurisprudenceSocial Sciences4.2%
- War, Law, and JusticeSocial Sciences4.1%
- Economic Issues in UkraineEconomics, Econometrics and Finance3.7%
- International Law and Human RightsSocial Sciences3.5%
- Criminal Justice and PenologySocial Sciences3.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
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CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
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CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | Q2 | 471/1105 | 57th |
| Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) | Q3 | 154/260 | 40th |
| Social Psychology | Q4 | 249/313 | 20th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.3LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.14LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.72LetPub ·
- h-index
- 11OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 17OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.29OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 516 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 22 | 155 |
| 2025 | 69 | 68 | 298 |
| 2024 | 105 | 105 | 316 |
| 2023 | 72 | 71 | 88 |
| 2022 | 44 | 40 | 49 |
| 2021 | 83 | 75 | 7 |
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 12 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 accessLetPub
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LetPub | EUR 50 | Yes | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Before you submit
Five checks before submitting to Sotsial'nopravovi studiyi
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Ukrainian Legal and Forensic Studies, Criminal Law and Policy.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatPrepare text, figures and references as the author guidelines ask.Author guidelines ↗
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesEUR 50 (LetPub), waivers availableFee details
- 5Expected review timeabout 12 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Lviv State University of Internal Affairs
- Country or region
- Ukraine
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2617-4162
- Electronic ISSN
- 2617-4170
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Sotsial'nopravovi studiyi
How long does peer review take at Sotsial'nopravovi studiyi?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 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 Sotsial'nopravovi studiyi based?
Of the 18 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Ukraine (11), Indonesia (2) and Poland (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Sotsial'nopravovi studiyi?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Sotsial'nopravovi studiyi is indexed in Scopus.
Is Sotsial'nopravovi studiyi open access, and what is the APC?
Sotsial'nopravovi studiyi 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: .