Criminology & Public Policy

metrics 2024

Driving Interdisciplinary Dialogue on Crime and Justice

Introduction

Criminology & Public Policy, published by Wiley, is an esteemed journal that plays a pivotal role in the interdisciplinary fields of law, public administration, and literature. With a focus on innovation and empirical research, this journal addresses critical issues surrounding crime and justice while influencing policy decisions globally. The journal boasts a prestigious impact factor, reflecting its significant contribution to academic discourse, particularly noted for its top quartile rankings in the fields of Law, Literature and Literary Theory, and Public Administration in 2023. As a resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, Criminology & Public Policy aims to bridge the gap between theory and practical application, presenting cutting-edge analyses and insights that are vital for addressing contemporary societal challenges. By providing a platform for rigorous scholarship, this journal supports the advancement of knowledge and fosters informed discussions that shape effective public policies.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.45
Journal Impact Factor3.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.10
H-Index46
Journal IF Without Self3.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.59
Influence1.64
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life6.80
Citing Half Life6.80
JCI2.10
Total Documents641
WOS Total Citations1858
SCIMAGO Total Citations4359
SCIMAGO SELF Citations268
Scopus Journal Rank1.45
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.22
Cites / Document (3 Years)5.03
Cites / Document (4 Years)5.46

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #18/1025
Percentile 98.24
Quartile Q1
Public Administration in Social Sciences
Rank #17/232
Percentile 92.67
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
Rank 5/113
Percentile 96.00
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
Rank 5/113
Percentile 95.58
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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