International Criminal Justice Review

Aims & Scope

International Criminal Justice Review (ICJR) is a scholarly journal publishing peer-reviewed research on a quarterly basis.

Topically, the journal is particularly interested in cross-national criminology, environmental criminology, and research that examines the links between crime and immigration or drugs/alcohol.

Methodologically, the journal welcomes quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods pieces; the journal is particularly interested in research based on qualitative methods, innovative methods, and systematic review or meta-analysis.

We encourage the submission of articles and research notes.

The journal also reviews books relevant to the above topics and methods.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13149

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	145

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.428

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	33

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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.

• The Rise in Popularity of Cryptocurrency and Associated Criminal Activity

  Citation: 129

  Authors: Sesha, Ying

• Targeting Escalation in Reported Domestic Abuse

  Citation: 98

  Authors: Matthew, Barak

• Cross-National Variation in Homicides: The Case of Latin America

  Citation: 97

  Authors: Jerome L.

• A Tipping Point for “Totally Evidenced Policing”

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Lawrence W.

• A Comparative Study of Public Support for the Police

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Sanja

• Sexual Harassment in Public Spaces

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Manish, Mahesh K.

• Thinking about Crime and Control: A Comparative Study of Chinese and American Ideology

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Liqun, Francis T.

• Transnational Criminality: An Analysis of the Illegal Wildlife Market in Southern Africa

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Greg L., Linda L., Willie

• The Murder Epidemic: A Global Comparative Study

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Simplice A., Paul N.

• Criminal Trajectories of Adult Sex Offenders and the Age Effect: Examining the Dynamic Aspect of Offending in Adulthood

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Patrick, Stacy, Jesse, Joanna

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