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Journal of Experimental Criminology
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Journal of Experimental Criminology

1573-3750

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/11292

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 246 33 61 14

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 85
Documents by Best Scientists*: 109
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 11
SCIMAGO H-index: 68
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.954
Impact Factor: 2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Experimental Criminology?

Journal of Experimental Criminology primarily tackles Criminology, Social psychology, Recidivism, Clinical psychology and Psychological intervention. The research on Criminology discussed in the journal draws on the closely related field of Human factors and ergonomics. While it focused on Social psychology, it was also able to explore topics like Procedural justice, Perception, Applied psychology, Officer and Randomized experiment.

Journal of Experimental Criminology investigates Applied psychology research which frequently intersects with Test (assessment). The research on Recidivism tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Rehabilitation, Prison and Propensity score matching. Issues in Clinical psychology were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Intervention (counseling), Juvenile delinquency and Suicide prevention.

The journal covers Juvenile delinquency research under the subject of Developmental psychology. Most of the works presented in it deals with Criminal justice but it intersects with the subject of Justice (ethics). Research on Crime prevention addressed in Journal of Experimental Criminology frequently intersections with the field of Systematic review.

  • Criminology (22.58%)
  • Social psychology (21.77%)
  • Recidivism (15.12%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Effectiveness of school-based programs to reduce bullying: a systematic and meta-analytic review (956 citations)
  • The effectiveness of treatment for sexual offenders: A comprehensive meta-analysis (620 citations)
  • The positive effects of cognitive–behavioral programs for offenders: A meta-analysis of factors associated with effective treatment (588 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Experimental Criminology:

The journal publications are organized to reinforce research efforts on Social psychology, Psychological intervention, Clinical psychology, Criminology and Recidivism. The published papers with studies in Social psychology featured incorporate elements of Observational study, Officer, Criminal justice, Procedural justice and Randomized experiment. The works on Clinical psychology tackled in the most cited papers bring together disciplines like Intervention (counseling), Juvenile delinquency, Moderation, Domestic violence and Aggression.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • Statistics
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The main points discussed in Journal of Experimental Criminology deals with Criminology, Test (assessment), Applied psychology, Social psychology and Clinical psychology. Journal of Experimental Criminology discusses concepts in Violent crime under Criminology and how they intertwine with disciplines like Miami. Topics in Test (assessment) were tackled in line with various other fields like Illicit drug, Officer, Propensity score matching, Gateway drug and Law enforcement.

In addition to Applied psychology research, it aims to explore topics under Control (management), Multivariate analysis and Perception. While Social psychology is the focus of Journal of Experimental Criminology, it also provided insights into the studies of Jury, Sample (statistics), Punitive damages and Deliberation. Recidivism is a key component of Clinical psychology research discussed in Journal of Experimental Criminology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Hot spots policing in a high-crime environment: an experimental evaluation in Medellín (10 citations)
  • The Philadelphia predictive policing experiment (10 citations)
  • Building collective action at crime hot spots: Findings from a randomized field experiment (8 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Journal of Experimental Criminology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • David Weisburd (26 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • David P. Farrington (21 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Lawrence W. Sherman (18 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Lorraine Mazerolle (14 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Barak Ariel (11 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Journal of Experimental Criminology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • George Mason University (53 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Cambridge (51 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Hebrew University of Jerusalem (39 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Pennsylvania (32 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Maryland, College Park (27 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 4.92% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 34.48% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.79% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 24.14% of all publications and 27.59% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities in Criminology

In light of the diverse research fields intersecting with criminology as presented in the Journal of Experimental Criminology, it is clear that a career in criminology can be vast and varied. Those interested in becoming a part of these research areas can align their education and training with specific sectors of the discipline. For instance, criminology intersects with social psychology, applied psychology, and clinical psychology, which require specialized training and education for prospective professionals.

To indicate one such pathway, individuals interested in the intersection of criminology and marriage and family therapy could consider specializing in family criminal justice work. Jobs in this sphere could involve dealing with cases of domestic violence or rehabilitating family members involved in crime. This specialized profession calls for a specific set of knowledge and skills, for which specific education programs are designed.

For instance, in Florida, certain education requirements must be met to become a marriage and family therapist. It is important to acquire a sound understanding of these requirements and the potential career pathways in the field. More information on these education requirements and career possibilities can be found on our dedicated page, Marriage counseling education requirements in Florida.

In conclusion, whether your interest lies in social psychology, clinical psychology, rehabilitation, or family therapy, the field of criminology provides numerous research and career possibilities. With the right information and guidance, you can carve a meaningful and impactful career in this ever-evolving field.

Top Publications

  • COVID-19 and social distancing measures in Queensland, Australia, are associated with short-term decreases in recorded violent crime.

    Jason L. Payne;Anthony Morgan;Alex R. Piquero;Alex R. Piquero

    (2020)
    110 Citations
  • “Truly free consent”? Clarifying the nature of police legitimacy using causal mediation analysis

    Krisztián Pósch;Jonathan Jackson;Ben Bradford;Sarah Macqueen

    (2021)
    61 Citations
  • Measuring the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on crime in a medium-sized city in China

    (2021)
    44 Citations
  • The Philadelphia predictive policing experiment

    Jerry H. Ratcliffe;Ralph B. Taylor;Amber Perenzin Askey;Kevin Thomas

    (2021)
    34 Citations
  • Geographic disparities in violent crime during the COVID-19 lockdown in Miami-Dade County, Florida, 2018-2020.

    Imelda K. Moise;Alex R. Piquero

    (2021)
    33 Citations
  • Faith in Trump and the willingness to punish white-collar crime: Chinese Americans as an out-group

    (2022)
    29 Citations
  • A simple checklist, that is all it takes: a cluster randomized controlled field trial on improving the treatment of suspected terrorists by the police

    Brandon Langley;Barak Ariel;Justice Tankebe;Alex Sutherland

    (2021)
    25 Citations
  • Long term effects of drug court participation: evidence from a 15-year follow-up of a randomized controlled trial

    Brook Kearley;Denise Gottfredson

    (2020)
    25 Citations
  • Estimating the impact of an integrated CCTV program on crime

    Giovanni Circo;Edmund McGarrell

    (2021)
    24 Citations
  • Reducing crime by remediating vacant lots: the moderating effect of nearby land uses

    John Macdonald;Viet Nguyen;Shane T. Jensen;Charles C. Branas

    (2021)
    23 Citations

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