International Annals of Criminology

Aims & Scope

The International Annals of Criminology is an international and multidisciplinary journal devoted to the study of crime and crime prevention.

Published by the International Society of Criminology, the Annals is one of the oldest continuously published scholarly journals in the area of criminology.

Its mission is to further the dissemination of original international material on criminology and criminal justice, with a particular focus on different contexts beyond Europe and North America.

The Annals welcomes contributions relating to crime, cybercrime, crime prevention, criminal law, medico-legal subject matters, and the administration of criminal justice and provides a platform for learning, debate, and collaboration among criminologists, policy makers, professionals, and practitioners worldwide.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.136

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	5

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	25630

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	11

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Asian Criminology and Non-Western Criminology: Challenges, Strategies, and Directions

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Jianhong

• Revenge Porn by Teens in the United States and India: A Socio-Legal Analysis

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Debarati, K.

• Elder Abuse and Elder Victimization: A Sociological Analysis

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Ranjay

• Advancing a Social Identity Model of System Attitudes

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Kwan-Lamar

• Saving Children from a Life of Crime: the Benefits Greatly Outweigh the Costs!

  Citation: 11

  Authors: David P., Brandon C.

• Internet Scamming and the Techniques of Neutralization: Parents’ Excuses and Justifications for Children’s Involvement in Online Dating Fraud in Nigeria

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Richard Abayomi

• Cross-National Effects of Developmental, Distributional, and Demographic Variables on Crime: A Review and Analysis

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Gary D., Edward L.

• Gender-Based Violence Against Female Students in European University Settings

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Katrin

• The Superstition that Maims the Vulnerable: Establishing the Magnitude of Witchcraft-Driven Mistreatment of Children and Older Women in Ghana

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Emmanuel Sarpong

• Parents’ Associations, Support Group Interventions and Countering Violent Extremism: An Important Step Forward in Combating Violent Radicalization

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Daniel, Tobias

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