What is the Impact Factor of American Journal of Forensic Psychology?

The journal American Journal of Forensic Psychology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, quartile Q1) with official metrics continually updated on ImpaQ.

Is American Journal of Forensic Psychology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, American Journal of Forensic Psychology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.115 (Q4) and an H-index of 21.

Who publishes American Journal of Forensic Psychology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

American Journal of Forensic Psychology is published by American College of Forensic Psychiatry. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,202 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q4SCImago #28,816Subscription

American Journal of Forensic Psychology

Identifier (ISSN):0733-1290(Print)

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Publisher:American College of Forensic Psychiatry

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Clarivate IF trend for American Journal of Forensic Psychology

WoS Q1

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Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q4

0.115

#28,816

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

21 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation RateN/A

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

3articles/year

0% Gold OA•0% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal was founded in 1985 and continues to publish thought-provoking, original papers that raise new questions and issues in the engaging field of forensic psychology.This small journal continues to be of interest to both North Americans and many other readers around the world.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine99.2%Political science95.9%Law95.9%Medical emergency95.5%Environmental health94.7%Poison control94.2%Emergency medicine94.2%Human factors and ergonomics90.1%Suicide prevention89.7%Injury prevention88.1%Pathology87.2%Occupational safety and health87.2%Psychology81.9%Engineering37.4%Psychiatry35%Biology33.3%Sociology30%Forensic engineering30%Computer science29.2%Criminology27.6%Social psychology21%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Pathology and Forensic Medicine

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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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Total Citations2

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Total Citations9

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2026	—	3	0
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2017	—	2	2
2016	—	1	2
2015	—	2	9
2014	—	1	3
2011	—	2	10
2010	—	2	10
2009	—	3	18
2008	—	6	57
2007	—	8	34
2006	—	9	124
2005	—	10	120

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #28,816Scopus Q4SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1991, 1996-2022

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Scopus Broad Areas:MedicinePsychology

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q4

0.115

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Quartile: Scopus Q4

Citations / Doc (2 years)

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Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,202 USD

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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1

3-Year Documents13

Citable Documents8

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate0.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Applied PsychologyQ4

Pathology and Forensic MedicineQ4

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

American Journal of Forensic Psychology (ISSN: 0733-1290) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by American College of Forensic Psychiatry in United States. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (SCIE) in quartile Q1, a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.115 (Q4), an H-index of 21.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 3 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,202 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.