Criminology : Impact Factor & More
eISSN: 1745-9125pISSN: 0011-1384
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Aims and Scope of Criminology
Criminology is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the American Society of Criminology. The editor-in-chief is David McDowall (SUNY-Albany). The journal covers research in criminology, penology, and criminal justice. Less
Key Metrics
CiteScore 
8.6
Eigenfactor
0.001 - 0.005
Impact Factor
5 - 10
SJR
Q1Law
SNIP
3.48
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Criminology Journal Specifications
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | WILEY |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1963 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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