Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health

metrics 2024

Exploring the Nexus of Crime and Mind

Introduction

Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, published by WILEY, is a pivotal journal that investigates the intricate relationships between criminal behavior and psychological health. With its ISSN 0957-9664 and E-ISSN 1471-2857, this journal serves as a vital resource for researchers and professionals in the fields of forensic psychology, psychiatry, and pathology. As a recognized publication in the Q3 category across multiple disciplines, including Medicine, Psychiatry, and Psychology as of 2023, it provides an essential platform for disseminating cutting-edge research and discussions pertinent to the intersection of criminality and mental health. Although currently not available as Open Access, the journal remains an influential part of the global academic landscape with a commitment to advancing understanding in this critical area. Its historical span from 1992 to 2024 signifies a long-standing dedication to exploring the complexities of mental health in the context of criminal behavior, making it an invaluable tool for students, practitioners, and researchers alike.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.36
Journal Impact Factor1.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.80
H-Index62
Journal IF Without Self1.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.15
Influence0.54
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life9.50
Citing Half Life10.00
JCI0.41
Total Documents860
WOS Total Citations951
SCIMAGO Total Citations3219
SCIMAGO SELF Citations171
Scopus Journal Rank0.36
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.91
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.14
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.49

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Psychology (miscellaneous) in Psychology
Rank #60/97
Percentile 38.14
Quartile Q3
Pathology and Forensic Medicine in Medicine
Rank #140/208
Percentile 32.69
Quartile Q3
Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #392/567
Percentile 30.86
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
Rank 72/113
Percentile 36.70
Quartile Q3
PSYCHIATRY
Rank 215/276
Percentile 22.30
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
Rank 89/113
Percentile 21.24
Quartile Q4
PSYCHIATRY
Rank 202/276
Percentile 26.81
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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