Comparative constitutional jurisprudence studies
Comparative constitutional jurisprudence studies is a research topic within Political Science and International Relations. Science Explorer counts 25k research works in it since 1950. 7.1% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers explores the intersection of constitutional rights, legal theory, and human rights in the context of Latin America. It delves into topics such as judicial review, constitutionalism, social rights, the role of the Inter-American Court, and various aspects of legal philosophy. The papers analyze the development and application of constitutional rights within the region, providing insights into jurisprudence and legal practices.
- Constitutional Rights
- Legal Theory
- Human Rights
- Judicial Review
- Latin America
- Constitutionalism
- Social Rights
- Inter-American Court
- Jurisprudence
- Legal Philosophy
- Research works
- 25k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 1.8k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 7.1% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +4% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Comparative constitutional jurisprudence studies research?
By volume, Spain and Brazil publish the most (868 and 505 works in 2022–2025).
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Comparative constitutional jurisprudence studies research?
By volume in 2022–2025, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México publishes the most Comparative constitutional jurisprudence studies research, followed by Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Universidad de Buenos Aires.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoMexico 90 works
- 2 Universidad Complutense de MadridSpain 78 works
- 3 Universidad de Buenos AiresArgentina 65 works
- 4 Universidad Regional Autónoma de Los AndesEcuador 64 works
- 5 Universidad Carlos III de MadridSpain 59 works
- 6 University of ChileChile 50 works
- 7 Universitat de BarcelonaSpain 46 works
- 8 Universitat de ValènciaSpain 37 works
- 9 Universidad IndoaméricaEcuador 37 works
- 10 Pontificia Universidad Católica del PerúPeru 36 works
Who are the leading researchers in Comparative constitutional jurisprudence studies?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Comparative constitutional jurisprudence studies include Niklas Luhmann, Martha C. Nussbaum and Juan Ramón De La Fuente.
- 1 Niklas Luhmann Germany 2.3k citations
- 2 Martha C. Nussbaum United States 1.6k citations
- 3 Juan Ramón De La Fuente Mexico 1.5k citations
- 4 Ronald Dworkin United States 1.5k citations
- 5 John Locke United States 1.3k citations
- 6 Giovanni Sartori Italy 1.3k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Comparative constitutional jurisprudence studies research done?
The largest centres of Comparative constitutional jurisprudence studies research in 2022–2025 are Madrid (Spain), Bogotá (Colombia), Santiago (Chile) and Buenos Aires (Argentina). Among places with at least 20 works in it, it is an unusually large share of all research in Durán and Ambato.
Largest cities, 2022–2025
- 1 Madrid Spain 289 works
- 2 Bogotá Colombia 206 works
- 3 Santiago Chile 197 works
- 4 Buenos Aires Argentina 152 works
- 5 Mexico City Mexico 148 works
- 6 Lima Peru 139 works
- 7 Ambato Ecuador 105 works
- 8 São Paulo Brazil 79 works
- 9 Barcelona Spain 75 works
- 10 Quito Ecuador 68 works
Where it is the local speciality
- Durán27.9 works88×
- AmbatoEC · 105.0 works62×
Location quotient: how much more of its research is in Comparative constitutional jurisprudence studies than the world average.
Where is the best place to study Comparative constitutional jurisprudence studies?
Among universities, judged by research, Catholic University of Colombia, University of Guayaquil and Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
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| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catholic University of ColombiaColombia | 69.4 | 40.7% | 249.0× | 18 | +46.1% |
| 2 | University of GuayaquilEcuador | 65.4 | 24.1% | 23.6× | 15 | +579.6% |
| 3 | Pontificia Universidad Católica del EcuadorEcuador | 62.1 | 18.3% | 43.2× | 20 | +178.5% |
| 4 | Universidad Diego PortalesChile | 61.1 | 21.3% | 93.1× | 21 | +98.6% |
| 5 | Universidad Nacional de ChimborazoEcuador | 60.6 | 31.2% | 46.1× | 15 | — |
| 6 | Universidad Estatal de MilagroEcuador | 60.0 | 36.4% | 19.6× | 9 | — |
| 7 | University of ConcepciónChile | 59.8 | 23.5% | 14.3× | 8 | +166.5% |
| 8 | Universidad Carlos III de MadridSpain | 58.9 | 12.6% | 65.1× | 59 | +27.4% |
| 9 | Universidad San Gregorio de PortoviejoEcuador | 58.8 | 31.6% | 85.1× | 12 | — |
| 10 | Universitat de ValènciaSpain | 58.6 | 11.2% | 18.0× | 37 | +114.4% |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Comparative constitutional jurisprudence studies research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 4% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2016. The fastest-growing topics are Comparative constitutional jurisprudence studies.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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