PUNISHMENT & SOCIETY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PENOLOGY

metrics 2024

Illuminating the Impact of Punishment on Society

Introduction

PUNISHMENT & SOCIETY: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PENOLOGY, published by SAGE Publications Ltd, stands at the forefront of criminology and penology, providing a dynamic platform for scholarly discourse surrounding punishment, societal implications, and justice systems. Since its inception in 1999, this esteemed journal has continuously contributed to critical insights within the law and social sciences, firmly establishing itself in the Q1 category for both fields in the 2023 rankings. With a commendable Scopus rank of #56 in Law and #61 in Social Sciences (miscellaneous), it commands an impressive 94th and 89th percentile respectively. Researchers, practitioners, and students are encouraged to explore the latest findings & theories that shape our understanding of punishment and its societal impact, contributing to informed discussions in diverse academic and practical settings. While the journal maintains traditional subscription-based access, its rich repository of knowledge fosters essential debates surrounding penal practices globally.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.19
Journal Impact Factor2.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.60
H-Index69
Journal IF Without Self2.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.43
Influence1.13
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life9.30
Citing Half Life8.10
JCI1.06
Total Documents698
WOS Total Citations1670
SCIMAGO Total Citations3784
SCIMAGO SELF Citations372
Scopus Journal Rank1.19
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.49
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.13
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.08

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #56/1025
Percentile 94.54
Quartile Q1
Social Sciences (miscellaneous) in Social Sciences
Rank #61/604
Percentile 89.90
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
Rank 16/113
Percentile 86.30
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
Rank 29/113
Percentile 74.34
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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