Asian Journal of Criminology
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27 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Electronic submission now possible! Please see the Instructions for Authors. For general information about this new journal please contact the publisher at [[email protected]] The Asian Journal of Criminology aims to advance the study of criminology and criminal justice in Asia, to promote evidence-based public policy in crime prevention, and to promote comparative studies about crime and criminal justice. The Journal provides a platform for criminologists, policymakers, and practitioners and welcomes manuscripts relating to crime, crime prevention, criminal law, medico-legal topics and the administration of criminal justice in Asian countries. The Journal especially encourages theoretical and methodological papers with an emphasis on evidence-based, empirical research addressing crime in Asian contexts. It seeks to publish research arising from a broad variety of methodological traditions, including quantitative, qualitative, historical, and comparative methods. The Journal fosters a multi-disciplinary focus and welcomes manuscripts from a variety of disciplines, including criminology, criminal justice, law, sociology, psychology, forensic science, social work, urban studies, history, and geography.
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CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisAsian Journal of Criminology (acronym: ajoc, ISSN: 1871-0131) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY, published by Springer Nature in Germany. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.80, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.497 (Q1), an H-index of 27.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 4 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 18 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,033 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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