LAW AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR

metrics 2024

Exploring the Psychological Dimensions of Legal Systems

Introduction

LAW AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR, published by the Educational Publishing Foundation of the American Psychological Association, is a leading interdisciplinary journal that explores the intersection of law and psychology. Established in 1977, this prestigious journal has garnered a reputation for its rigorous scholarly contributions, evidenced by its impressive impact factor and high rankings in various quartiles, including Q1 in both Arts and Humanities and Law in 2023. With its comprehensive scope encompassing critical issues in legal psychology, jury behavior, and the psychological underpinnings of legal decision-making, the journal serves as a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike. Although not an open-access publication, it provides invaluable insights relevant to practitioners and academics focusing on the nuances of human behavior within legal contexts. With ongoing commitment to advancing research through its convergence of psychological and legal discourse, LAW AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR is indispensable for those aiming to bridge the gap between these crucial fields.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.81
Journal Impact Factor2.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.10
H-Index110
Journal IF Without Self2.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.39
Influence1.13
Immediacy Index1.30
Cited Half Life12.90
Citing Half Life9.00
JCI1.98
Total Documents1064
WOS Total Citations3240
SCIMAGO Total Citations9024
SCIMAGO SELF Citations799
Scopus Journal Rank0.81
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.52
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.14
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.77

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #70/1025
Percentile 93.17
Quartile Q1
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) in Arts and Humanities
Rank #75/552
Percentile 86.41
Quartile Q1
General Psychology in Psychology
Rank #60/216
Percentile 72.22
Quartile Q2
Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #221/567
Percentile 61.02
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

LAW
Rank 20/421
Percentile 95.40
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL
Rank 35/76
Percentile 54.60
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

LAW
Rank 32/421
Percentile 92.40
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL
Rank 5/76
Percentile 93.42
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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