What is the Impact Factor of Security Journal?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Security Journal is 2.10, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Security Journal indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Security Journal is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.427 (Q2) and an H-index of 38.

Who publishes Security Journal and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Security Journal is published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,828 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q2SCImago #13,526Hybrid

Security Journal

Identifier (ISSN):0955-1662(Print)/1743-4645(Online)

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Publisher:Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (SSCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.1↑ +0.9

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2022–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Security Journal

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.1

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.427

#13,526

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

38 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate8.3%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

46articles/year

37.01% Gold OA•N/A Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Security Journal is a dynamic publication that keeps you informed about the latest developments and techniques in security management. Written in an accessible style, it is the world's premier peer-reviewed journal for today's security researcher and professional. The journal is affiliated to ASIS International and has an advisory board which includes representatives from major associations, expert practitioners and leading academics. The Security Journal publishes papers at the cutting edge in developing ideas and improving practice, focusing on the latest research findings on all aspects of security. Regular features include personal opinions and informed comment on key issues in security, as well as incisive reviews of books, videos and official reports.What are the benefits of subscribing? Learn from evaluations of the latest security measures, policies and initiatives; keep up-to-date with new techniques for managing security, as well as the latest findings and recommendations of independent research; understand new perspectives and how they inform the theory and practice of security management.What makes the journal distinct? Articles are jargon free and independently refereed; papers are at the cutting edge in developing ideas and improving practice; we have appointed an Advisory Board which includes representatives from leading associations, skilled practitioners and the world's leading academics.How does the journal inform? The Security Journal publishes innovative papers highlighting the latest research findings on all aspects of security; incisive reviews of books, videos and official reports; personal opinions and informed comment on key issues.Topics covered include:fraudevaluations of security measuresshop theftburglaryorganised crimecomputer and information securityrepeat victimisationviolence within the work placeprivate policinginsuranceregulation of the security industryCCTVtaggingaccess controlaviation securityhealth and safetyarmed robberydesigning out crimesecurity staffoffenders' viewsPlease note that the journal does not accept technical or mathematic submissions or research based on formulas or prototypes.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Computer science86%Political science82.9%Computer security77.8%Medicine73.3%Engineering72%Business70%Aerospace engineering67.6%Radiology67%Airport security67%Law64.3%Psychology58.5%Sociology57.5%Geography49.5%Criminology47.8%History46.7%Archaeology46.1%Organised crime32.8%Economics32.4%Internet privacy26.6%Philosophy25.6%Biology21.1%

Official Website SCImago Profile

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSSCI2026

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY

Rank24/113

IndexSSCI

JCISSCI2026

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY

Rank38/113

IndexSSCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY	JCRSSCI	24/113	Q1
CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY	JCISSCI	38/113	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.1

Articles / Year46

Total Citations5

2025

IF1.2

Articles / Year72

Total Citations170

2024

IF1.2

Articles / Year46

Total Citations265

2023

IF1.2

Articles / Year47

Total Citations255

2022

IF1.701

Articles / Year39

Total Citations367

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.1	46	5
2025	1.2	72	170
2024	1.2	46	265
2023	1.2	47	255
2022	1.701	39	367
2021	—	51	698
2020	—	46	552
2019	—	63	712
2018	—	36	477
2017	—	41	711
2016	—	22	277
2015	—	51	736

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #13,526Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1995, 2000, 2009-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Business, Management and AccountingSocial Sciences

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.427

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.47

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,828 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations449

3-Year Documents171

Citable Documents171

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

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)1

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate35.8%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

LawQ2

Safety ResearchQ2

Strategy and ManagementQ3

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 8.3%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Sociology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Security Journal (ISSN: 0955-1662) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Sociology, published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.10, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.427 (Q2), an H-index of 38.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 46 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,828 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.