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Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency
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Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency

0022-4278

Published by: SAGE

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/jrc

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 377 21 23 11

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 36
Documents by Best Scientists*: 35
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 8
SCIMAGO H-index: 112
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.45
Impact Factor: 2.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency?

Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency mainly deals with areas of study such as Criminology, Social psychology, Human factors and ergonomics, Juvenile delinquency and Suicide prevention. The journal discusses concepts in Criminal justice under Criminology and how they intertwine with disciplines like Homicide. Issues in Social psychology were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Test (assessment), Empirical research, Prison and Perception.

The work tackled in Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency goes beyond the discipline of Human factors and ergonomics as it also encompasses Injury prevention. The journal integrates many fields, including Injury prevention and related. Juvenile delinquency research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Juvenile and Social environment.

  • Criminology (37.21%)
  • Social psychology (36.24%)
  • Human factors and ergonomics (25.85%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Testing the Core Empirical Implications of Gottfredson and Hirschi's General Theory of Crime: (1680 citations)
  • Building on the Foundation of General Strain Theory: Specifying the Types of Strain Most Likely to Lead to Crime and Delinquency: (1077 citations)
  • Defiance, Deterrence, and Irrelevance: A Theory of the Criminal Sanction (832 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency:

The published articles primarily tackle Social psychology, Criminology, Human factors and ergonomics, Suicide prevention and Juvenile delinquency. The journal articles deal with Social psychology in conjunction with Perception and similar fields in Sanctions. While work presented in the published papers provide substantial information on Criminology, it also covers topics in Ethnic group and Race (biology).

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

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Statistics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency covers a variety of subjects, including Criminology, Juvenile delinquency, Social psychology, Qualitative research and Social disorganization. In addition to Criminology, it tackled discussions on Homicide suicide. The Juvenile delinquency works featured in it incorporate elements from Adverse Childhood Experiences, Duration (project management), Moral intuitions and Element (criminal law).

The Social psychology study featured in Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency draws connections with the study of Digital native. Topics in Qualitative research were tackled in line with various other fields like Tempering, Path dependence, Public economics and Ivory tower. Rational choice theory (criminology), Demographic economics, Intervention (counseling), Contrast (music) and Socioeconomic status are some topics wherein Social disorganization research discussed in the journal have an impact.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Public Support for Policies to Reduce School Shootings: A Moral-Altruistic Model: (8 citations)
  • Measuring Marginal Crime Concentration: A New Solution to an Old Problem: (3 citations)
  • The Nature and Role of Morality in Offending: A Moral Foundations Approach: (3 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 Research in Crime and Delinquency (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Alex R. Piquero (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Raymond Paternoster (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Francis T. Cullen (16 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Daniel P. Mears (14 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Jean Marie McGloin (10 papers) absent at the last 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 Research in Crime and Delinquency (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Maryland, College Park (38 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Florida State University (35 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Rutgers University (30 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Cincinnati (29 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Temple University (22 papers) published 1 paper at the last 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, 7.14% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 53.85% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.54% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 15.38% of all publications and 19.23% 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.

Practical Applications of Research

Understanding the topics and trends within the Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency is valuable, fulfilling academic requirements and forming the basis for potential advancements in these fields. However, learning how this research is applied in real environments can provide a more comprehensive picture and potential opportunities. For instance, licensed counselors working in areas like juvenile delinquency might leverage these research insights during their practice. To connect research with its practical application, let's take a look at an example: becoming a licensed counselor in Kentucky, with a focus on dealing with juvenile delinquents. The content of the journal can be vital for such professionals, offering them updated knowledge and insights into criminology and social psychology, which can further enhance their ability to support their clients. Understanding the steps for Getting counseling license in Kentucky can be an excellent starting point for aspiring counselors. Combining this knowledge with the insights gained from the Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency can equip professionals to make meaningful improvements in their field of work. Remember, this is just one of countless examples where journal research can have real-world implications. Academia and practice are two sides of the same coin, ultimately striving to improve our understanding and management of societal issues such as crime and delinquency.

Top Publications

  • Public Support for Policies to Reduce School Shootings: A Moral-Altruistic Model:

    Alexander L. Burton;Justin T. Pickett;Cheryl Lero Jonson;Francis T. Cullen

    (2021)
    59 Citations
  • Desistance from Crime during the Transition to Adulthood: The Influence of Parents, Peers, and Shifts in Identity

    Jennifer E. Copp;Peggy C. Giordano;Monica A. Longmore;Wendy D. Manning

    (2020)
    58 Citations
  • Testing a Theoretical Model of Perceived Audience Legitimacy: The Neglected Linkage in the Dialogic Model of Police–community Relations

    Justin Nix;Justin T. Pickett;Scott E. Wolfe

    (2020)
    50 Citations
  • Perceptions of White-Collar Crime Seriousness: Unpacking and Translating Attitudes into Policy Preferences

    (2022)
    44 Citations
  • Cumulative Racial and Ethnic Disparities Along the School-to-Prison Pipeline

    (2022)
    31 Citations
  • A Uniquely Punitive Turn? Sex Offenders and the Persistence of Punitive Sanctioning

    (2020)
    27 Citations
  • Discretion and Disparity under Sentencing Guidelines Revisited: The Interrelationship between Structured Sentencing Alternatives and Guideline Decision-making

    Noah Painter-Davis;Jeffery T. Ulmer

    (2020)
    26 Citations
  • Low Self-control and Legal Cynicism among At-Risk Youth: An Investigation into Direct and Vicarious Police Contact:

    Dylan B. Jackson;Alexander Testa;Michael G. Vaughn;Michael G. Vaughn

    (2020)
    25 Citations
  • Perceived control, severity, certainty, and emotional fear: testing an expanded model of deterrence

    Sean Patrick Roche;Theodore Wilson;Justin T. Pickett

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • An Examination of Noncompleted Sexual Offences, Offenders’ Perceptions of Risks and Difficulties and Related Situational Factors

    (2022)
    13 Citations

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