Security Journal
Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. · United Kingdom · Est. 1991
✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (SSCI) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.
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Aims & Scope
Security Journal provides comprehensive insights into the latest research and advancements in the field of security and related topics. Offers uptodate information for researchers in security studies and practicing professionals in security. Presents cuttingedge coverage of of cyberbased crimes, including cyber fraud and identity theft. Includes news, advice, and evidenceinformed strategy for planning and managing security operations. Covers diverse crime types and settings, including cybercrime, workplace violence, and public space security.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Frequently asked questions about Security Journal
Is Security Journal a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Security Journal: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 90/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Security Journal?
Security Journal is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 2.19.
Is Security Journal indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Security Journal is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of Security Journal?
Security Journal provides comprehensive insights into the latest research and advancements in the field of security and related topics. Offers uptodate information for researchers in security studies and practicing professionals in security. Presents cuttingedge coverage of of cyberbased crimes, including cyber fraud and identity theft. Includes news, advice, and evidenceinformed strategy for planning and managing security operations. Covers diverse crime types and settings, including cybercrime, workplace violence, and public space security.
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