CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND BEHAVIOR

metrics 2024

Elevating Understanding Through Rigorous Research

Introduction

CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND BEHAVIOR, published by SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC, is a premier interdisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing the study of criminal justice and behavioral science. With a rich history spanning from 1974 to 2024, this journal serves as a vital platform for researchers, professionals, and students, offering rigorously peer-reviewed articles that explore critical issues within the fields of law, pathology and forensic medicine, and psychology. Ranked in the prestigious Q1 category across multiple disciplines, it holds an impressive Scopus rank of 83 out of 1025 in Social Sciences and a 91st percentile ranking, underscoring its significant impact in the academic community. Though not an Open Access journal, CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND BEHAVIOR emphasizes high-quality research that informs practice and policy, making it an essential resource for those involved in criminal justice, mental health, and forensic studies.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.01
Journal Impact Factor2.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.60
H-Index112
Journal IF Without Self2.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.78
Influence0.91
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life9.80
Citing Half Life10.20
JCI0.85
Total Documents1703
WOS Total Citations4385
SCIMAGO Total Citations11891
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1038
Scopus Journal Rank1.01
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.91
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.13
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.58

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #83/1025
Percentile 91.90
Quartile Q1
Pathology and Forensic Medicine in Medicine
Rank #70/208
Percentile 66.35
Quartile Q2
General Psychology in Psychology
Rank #76/216
Percentile 64.81
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
Rank 20/113
Percentile 82.70
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 80/180
Percentile 55.80
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
Rank 50/113
Percentile 55.75
Quartile Q2
PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 69/180
Percentile 61.67
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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