Security Journal

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

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.402

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	34

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13742

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	290

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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 Business, Management and Accounting and 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 Utility of Hotspot Mapping for Predicting Spatial Patterns of Crime

  Citation: 469

  Authors: Spencer, Lisa, Sebastian

• Near-Repeat Patterns in Philadelphia Shootings

  Citation: 209

  Authors: Jerry H, George F

• The role of neighborhood parks as crime generators

  Citation: 195

  Authors: Elizabeth, Eric S

• Not a victimless crime: The impact of fraud on individual victims and their families

  Citation: 180

  Authors: Mark, Chris, Jacki

• Fear and safety in transit environments from the women’s perspective

  Citation: 175

  Authors: Anastasia

• Gender, crime victimization and fear of crime

  Citation: 157

  Authors: Kathleen A, Matt R, Alex R

• A Classification of Techniques for Controlling Situational Precipitators of Crime

  Citation: 140

  Authors: Richard

• Super controllers and crime prevention: A routine activity explanation of crime prevention success and failure

  Citation: 122

  Authors: Rana, John E, Jessica

• The Impact of Role Stressors on Job Stress, Job Satisfaction, and Organizational Commitment among Private Prison Staff

  Citation: 107

  Authors: Eric G, Nancy L, Eugene A, Alan

• Anatomy of the online dating romance scam

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Monica T

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