Journal of Experimental Criminology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Experimental Criminology focuses on high quality experimental and quasi-experimental research in the advancement of criminological theory and/or the development of evidence based crime and justice policy.

The journal is also committed to the advancement of the science of systematic reviews and experimental methods in criminology and criminal justice.

The journal seeks empirical papers on experimental and quasi-experimental studies, systematic reviews on substantive criminological and criminal justice issues, and methodological papers on experimentation and systematic review.

The journal encourages submissions from scholars in the broad array of scientific disciplines that are concerned with criminology as well as crime and justice problems.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.954

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	68

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5229

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	507

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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
• Web of Science

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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.

• Effectiveness of school-based programs to reduce bullying: a systematic and meta-analytic review

  Citation: 1111

  Authors: Maria M., David P.

• The effectiveness of treatment for sexual offenders: A comprehensive meta-analysis

  Citation: 606

  Authors: Friedrich, Martin

• The positive effects of cognitive–behavioral programs for offenders: A meta-analysis of factors associated with effective treatment

  Citation: 563

  Authors: Nana A., Mark W.

• Procedural justice and police legitimacy: a systematic review of the research evidence

  Citation: 345

  Authors: Lorraine, Sarah, Jacqueline, Elise, Matthew

• A meta-analytic review of court-mandated batterer intervention programs: Can courts affect abusers’ behavior?

  Citation: 335

  Authors: Lynette, David B.

• Community-oriented policing to reduce crime, disorder and fear and increase satisfaction and legitimacy among citizens: a systematic review

  Citation: 332

  Authors: Charlotte, David, Cody W., Zoe, Trevor

• The effects of sexual offender treatment on recidivism: an international meta-analysis of sound quality evaluations

  Citation: 293

  Authors: Martin, Friedrich

• Effects of early family/parent training programs on antisocial behavior and delinquency

  Citation: 291

  Authors: Alex R., David P., Brandon C., Richard, Wesley G.

• A systematic review of drug court effects on recidivism

  Citation: 277

  Authors: David B., Ojmarrh, Doris L.

• A meta-analysis update on the effects of early family/parent training programs on antisocial behavior and delinquency

  Citation: 251

  Authors: Alex R., Wesley G., Brie, David P., Richard E., Brandon C., Jennifer M. Reingle

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