Journal of Criminal Justice Citation Rate 2026
0047-2352
eISSN 1873-6203
Elsevier BV
NL
Q2 Quartile
About Journal of Criminal Justice
Journal of Criminal Justice (JCJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Crime Patterns and Interventions and Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0047-2352 (e-ISSN 1873-6203). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.78 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3510 USD).
Journal of Criminal Justice Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Criminal Justice has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.78, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Crime Patterns and Interventions research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Journal of Criminal Justice operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Criminal Justice should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Journal of Criminal Justice against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Criminal Justice
- Budget $3510 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Crime Patterns and Interventions, Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance, Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0047-2352 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-6203 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3510 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Criminal Justice is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3510.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Criminal Justice is classified under Crime Patterns and Interventions, Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance, Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis and Policing Practices and Perceptions.
Journal of Criminal Justice is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.776.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.776 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S140176541
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