Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology
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41 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology is a peer-reviewed journal that reports research findings regarding the theory, practice and application of psychological issues in the criminal justice context, namely law enforcement, courts, and corrections. The Journal encourages submissions focusing on Police Psychology including personnel assessment, therapeutic methods, training, ethics and effective organizational operation. The Journal also welcomes articles that focus on criminal behavior and the application of psychology to effective correctional practices and facilitating recovery among victims of crime. Consumers of and contributors to this body of research include psychologists, criminologists, sociologists, legal experts, social workers, and other professionals representing various facets of the criminal justice system, both domestic and international.
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CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Police and Criminal Psychology (acronym: jpcp, ISSN: 0882-0783) 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 1.60, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.629 (Q1), an H-index of 41.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 4 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 84 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,053 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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