PRISON JOURNAL

metrics 2024

Navigating the Intersection of Justice and Society

Introduction

PRISON JOURNAL is a prestigious academic publication dedicated to exploring the multifaceted issues surrounding incarceration, criminal justice, and rehabilitation. Published by SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC, this journal has established itself as a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students in the fields of Law and Social Sciences, evidenced by its impressive 2023 Quartile rankings of Q1 in Law and Q2 in Social Sciences (miscellaneous). With an enduring legacy that traces back to 1921, the journal has consistently delivered insightful and impactful articles, most recently covering contemporary challenges and innovations in the penal system until 2024. Although it currently lacks open access, its robust reputation is underscored by high Scopus ranks, positioning it as a central platform for meaningful discourse in criminal justice reform and policy development. Scholars looking to engage with consequential ideas and current trends in the field will find a wealth of knowledge within the pages of PRISON JOURNAL.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.54
Journal Impact Factor0.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.60
H-Index59
Journal IF Without Self0.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.17
Influence0.54
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life11.00
Citing Half Life9.60
JCI0.51
Total Documents779
WOS Total Citations1054
SCIMAGO Total Citations2441
SCIMAGO SELF Citations186
Scopus Journal Rank0.54
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.18
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.61
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.03

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #269/1025
Percentile 73.76
Quartile Q2
Social Sciences (miscellaneous) in Social Sciences
Rank #235/604
Percentile 61.09
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
Rank 82/113
Percentile 27.90
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
Rank 83/113
Percentile 26.55
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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