JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PSYCHIATRY AND THE LAW

metrics 2024

Navigating the Complexities of Mental Health Law

Introduction

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PSYCHIATRY AND THE LAW, published by the American Academy of Psychiatry and Law, is a pivotal resource for researchers and professionals engaged in the intersection of mental health, law, and forensic evaluation. With an ISSN of 1093-6793 and an E-ISSN of 1943-3662, this journal has been at the forefront of disseminating critical findings and discussions since 1997, now extending through 2024. Positioned within the Q3 category for Medicine (miscellaneous), Pathology and Forensic Medicine, and Psychiatry and Mental Health, it highlights its significance within these disciplines. Although the journal currently operates under a traditional access model, it remains a valuable platform for scholarly articles that inform practice and elevate understanding of legal psychiatry. Researchers are encouraged to explore its contents to stay abreast of contemporary issues and advancements in forensic psychiatry, making it an indispensable resource for education and practice.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.36
Journal Impact Factor2.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.30
H-Index65
Journal IF Without Self2.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.22
Influence0.76
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life11.10
Citing Half Life9.80
JCI0.97
Total Documents2394
WOS Total Citations1326
SCIMAGO Total Citations5197
SCIMAGO SELF Citations875
Scopus Journal Rank0.36
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.62
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.75
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.81

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Pathology and Forensic Medicine in Medicine
Rank #124/208
Percentile 40.38
Quartile Q3
Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #364/567
Percentile 35.80
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

LAW
Rank 33/421
Percentile 92.30
Quartile Q1
PSYCHIATRY
Rank 148/276
Percentile 46.60
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

LAW
Rank 126/421
Percentile 70.07
Quartile Q2
PSYCHIATRY
Rank 78/276
Percentile 71.74
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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