Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice

metrics 2024

Unveiling Insights into Evolving Justice Systems.

Introduction

Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice is a leading academic publication within the field of criminal justice, published by SAGE Publications Inc. This esteemed journal, bearing the ISSN 1043-9862 and E-ISSN 1552-5406, has been contributing significantly to the discourse on contemporary issues in justice systems since its inception in 1978. Renowned for its rigorous peer-reviewed articles, the journal holds an impressive 2023 ranking within the Q1 quartile in Law, further affirmed by its Scopus rank of #110 out of 1025 in the field of Social Sciences - Law, placing it in the 89th percentile. Though not an open access journal, it provides a vital platform for scholars, practitioners, and students seeking to explore and disseminate pioneering research and practical insights into the evolving criminal justice landscape. The journal covers a wide array of topics, from policy analysis to sociological perspectives, ensuring its relevance across multiple disciplines. With a commitment to advancing the understanding of justice in contemporary society, the Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice is an essential resource for anyone engaged in the fields of criminology, criminal law, and social policy.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.41
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.70
H-Index58
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.16
Influence0.60
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life10.30
Citing Half Life8.80
JCI0.82
Total Documents659
WOS Total Citations1061
SCIMAGO Total Citations2301
SCIMAGO SELF Citations31
Scopus Journal Rank0.41
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.62
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.98
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.08

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #110/1025
Percentile 89.27
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
Rank 61/113
Percentile 46.50
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
Rank 52/113
Percentile 53.98
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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