Kriminologijos studijos

Aims & Scope

The Criminological studies journal is a peer-reviewed diamond open access periodical that focuses on criminology and criminal justice issues in Central and Eastern Europe.

With an interdisciplinary approach, the journal welcomes submissions from scholars in various fields, including criminology, criminal law, sociology, crime prevention, psychology, and history.

The journal publishes research from diverse perspectives, including empirical, analytical, theoretical, and methodological standpoints, as well as reviews and critical discussions of scientific publications and recent events.

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
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Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

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APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine and Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies. Learn more.

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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.

• Juvenile Justice Systems in Europe – Reform developments between justice, welfare and ‘new punitiveness’1

  Citation: 10

  Authors: FRIEDER

• Juvenile Justice Systems in Europe – Reform developments between justice, welfare and ‘new punitiveness’1

  Citation: 8

  Authors: FRIEDER

• The Roots of “Penal Populism”: the Role of Media and Politics

  Citation: 7

  Authors: MARGARITA

• Electronic Monitoring in Europe – a Panacea for Reforming Criminal Sanctions Systems? A Critical Review | ElektroninÄ— stebÄ—sena Europoje – panacÄ—ja reformuojant baudžiamųjų sankcijų sistemas? KritinÄ— apžvalga

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Frieder

• Different penal climates in Europe

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Krzysztof

• Repeated proceedings against suspected illicit wealth – justifiable protection of public interest or violation of human rights?

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Skirmantas

• SocialinÄ—s kontrolÄ—s žemÄ—lapiai: miesto erdvÄ—s analizÄ— pagal M. Foucault

  Citation: 4

  Authors: MARYJA

• Political Violence: A Typology | Politinis smurtas: tipologija

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Vincenzo

• Mediacija Lietuvos baudžiamojoje ir administracinių nusižengimų justicijoje teisminÄ—je bylos nagrinÄ—jimo stadijoje | Mediation in Lithuanian Criminal Jurisprudence

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Mantas, Ilona

• SocialinÄ—s kontrolÄ—s žemÄ—lapiai: miesto erdvÄ—s analizÄ— pagal M. Foucault

  Citation: 3

  Authors: MARYJA