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Journal of Forensic Nursing

Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd. · United States · Est. 1971

ISSN1556-3693eISSN1939-3938
SJR Q2WOS SCIEWOS SSCIScopus / SJR
43
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q2+18
Total43
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.328
H-Index
41
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.532
Total Works
1,083
Total Citations
8,631
2yr Mean Citedness
0.77
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Forensic Nursing focuses on the intersection of nursing and forensic science, particularly concerning sexual assault, trauma, and violence. It examines the practices, training, and challenges of forensic nurses, including Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs). The journal also explores the application of telehealth in forensic nursing and the impact of trauma-informed care on patient outcomes, especially for vulnerable populations.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1971
Annual Volume~ 54 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications1,083
Publisher OrgLippincott Williams & Wilkins
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1556-3693 / 1939-3938
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

LawQ2
Issues, Ethics and Legal AspectsQ3
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3
Nursing (miscellaneous)Q3
Pathology and Forensic MedicineQ3
Psychiatry and Mental HealthQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Criminology & PenologyNursing

Scopus Categories

LawNursing (miscellaneous)Psychiatry and Mental HealthPathology and Forensic MedicineIssues, Ethics and Legal AspectsMedicine (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Sexual Assault and Victimization StudiesCriminal Justice and Corrections AnalysisChild Abuse and TraumaPsychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual OffendingIntimate Partner and Family ViolenceWorkplace Violence and BullyingHealthcare Decision-Making and RestraintsSex work and related issuesElder Abuse and NeglectMedical Malpractice and Liability Issues
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref