Journal of Criminology (JOC)

The Journal of Criminology is an international, peer‑reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing scholarly research and policy‑relevant analysis in criminology, criminal justice, and related social sciences. Published quarterly by SAGE Publications Ltd, this journal traces its roots to the long‑standing Australian & New Zealand Journal of Criminology and continues a tradition of high‑quality research dissemination under its current title since 2021. The journal welcomes theoretical, empirical, and policy‑oriented research that contributes to understanding crime causation, prevention, consequences, and societal responses to crime. Its scope includes studies on criminal behaviour, justice systems, social control, comparative criminology, and interdisciplinary work linking law, sociology, psychology, and public policy. With an emphasis on rigorous methods and critical analysis, Journal of Criminology provides a platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to engage with contemporary debates and evidence‑based solutions to pressing issues in crime and justice. Indexed in major databases such as the Social Sciences Citation Index and Scopus, the journal plays an important role in shaping research agendas and informing practice across national and international contexts. Its quarterly frequency ensures a steady stream of impactful contributions from diverse perspectives in the criminological community.

Journal of Criminology (JOC) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Issues, ethics and legal aspects, Law, criminal behaviour, justice systems, social control, comparative criminology, and interdisciplinary work linking law, sociology, psychology , Online or Print , Quarterly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 2633-8076, E-ISSN: 2633-8084, Established: 2021, Impact Factor: 1.5
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE