JOURNAL OF FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY & PSYCHOLOGY

metrics 2024

Bridging Minds and Justice

Introduction

JOURNAL OF FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY & PSYCHOLOGY, published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, is a pivotal platform for advancing knowledge at the intersection of psychology, psychiatry, and the legal system. With an ISSN of 1478-9949, this esteemed journal has been providing a critical forum since its inception in 2003, continuing through to 2024, to foster interdisciplinary dialogue among researchers, clinicians, and legal professionals. The journal holds a Q3 category ranking in both Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry and Mental Health, reflecting its important contributions to the field. With a focus on empirical research, theoretical perspectives, and case studies, it aims to enhance the understanding of forensic issues while ensuring ethical considerations in psychological assessments and interventions. Although it currently does not provide open access, the journal's rigorous peer-review process assures high-quality publications. Researchers looking to stay at the forefront of forensic psychology will find this publication indispensable for their scholarly work and practical applications.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.36
Journal Impact Factor0.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.40
H-Index52
Journal IF Without Self0.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.19
Influence0.40
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life9.50
Citing Half Life10.50
JCI0.38
Total Documents1264
WOS Total Citations1179
SCIMAGO Total Citations3902
SCIMAGO SELF Citations482
Scopus Journal Rank0.36
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.29
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.32
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.43

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Clinical Psychology in Psychology
Rank #171/311
Percentile 45.02
Quartile Q3
Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #355/567
Percentile 37.39
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
Rank 88/113
Percentile 22.60
Quartile Q4
PSYCHIATRY
Rank 238/276
Percentile 13.90
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
Rank 93/113
Percentile 17.70
Quartile Q4
PSYCHIATRY
Rank 210/276
Percentile 23.91
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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