Journal of Developmental and Life-Course Criminology

metrics 2024

Connecting Developmental Insights with Criminological Outcomes

Introduction

The Journal of Developmental and Life-Course Criminology, published by Springer International Publishing AG, stands as a vital resource in the interdisciplinary fields of criminology, psychology, and social sciences. With an ISSN of 2199-4641 and an E-ISSN of 2199-465X, this journal provides a platform for high-quality research that examines the intricate relationships between developmental pathways and criminological outcomes. The journal has been recognized with impressive rankings, categorized as Q2 in Applied Psychology, Q1 in Law, and Q2 in Life-span and Life-course Studies for 2023, reflecting its significance in advancing knowledge within these domains. With Scopus rankings placing it within the top percentiles, it offers a unique Open Access option, making research widely accessible to scholars, practitioners, and students seeking insights into the lifecycle approach to crime and justice. Operating from Switzerland at Gewerbestrasse 11, Cham CH-6330, Switzerland, the journal aims to foster scholarly communication and meaningful discourse on pivotal issues pertaining to developmental criminology from 2015 through 2024 and beyond.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.75
Journal Impact Factor1.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.00
H-Index21
Journal IF Without Self1.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.16
Influence0.65
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life4.90
Citing Half Life12.50
JCI1.12
Total Documents238
WOS Total Citations413
SCIMAGO Total Citations941
SCIMAGO SELF Citations125
Scopus Journal Rank0.75
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.03
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.33
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.39

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #140/1025
Percentile 86.34
Quartile Q1
Life-span and Life-course Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #31/63
Percentile 50.79
Quartile Q2
Applied Psychology in Psychology
Rank #125/249
Percentile 49.80
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
Rank 41/113
Percentile 64.20
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
Rank 24/113
Percentile 78.76
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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