Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism
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19 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism (JPICT) is an international peer reviewed scholarly journal that acts as a forum for those around the world undertaking high quality research and practice in the areas of: Policing studies, Intelligence studies, Terrorism and counter terrorism studies; Cyber-policing, intelligence and terrorism. The Journal offers national, regional and international perspectives on current areas of scholarly and applied debate within these fields, while addressing the practical and theoretical issues and considerations that surround them. It aims to balance the discussion of practical realities with debates and research on relevant and significant theoretical issues. The Journal has the following major aims: To publish cutting-edge and contemporary research articles, reports and reviews on relevant topics; To publish articles that explore the interface between the areas of policing, intelligence and terrorism studies; To act as an international forum for exchange and discussion; To illustrate the nexus between theory and its practical applications and vice versa.
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CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
POLITICAL SCIENCE
CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
POLITICAL SCIENCE
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism (ISSN: 1833-5330) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Social Sciences, published by Taylor & Francis in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.20, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.499 (Q1), an H-index of 19.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 35 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,713 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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