It publishes unpublished empirical articles and meta-analytic reviews of topics dealing with psychology and law (e.g., legal decision making, eyewitness). Papers addressing both the inquisitorial and the adversarial legal systems will be welcome as well as papers based on concrete laws of a European or Latin-American country. The journal is aimed at researchers, academics and professionals in Psychology, Law, Social Work, Forensic Sciences, Educators and, in general, people related with Social Sciences and the Law.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
12
weeks to review
Average · median is 15 wks
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
General Information
Country / RegionSpain
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2013
Annual Volume~ 10 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications132
Publisher OrgColegio Oficial de Psicólogos de Madrid
Sociedad Espanola de Psicologia Juridica y Forense
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
1989-4007
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
Portico, Scholars Portal, CLOCKSS
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Plagiarism detection in place?
No
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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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.
Applied PsychologyQ1
LawQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
LawPsychology, Multidisciplinary
Scopus Categories
LawApplied Psychology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Intimate Partner and Family ViolenceDeception detection and forensic psychologyPsychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual OffendingChild Abuse and TraumaCrime Patterns and InterventionsMemory Processes and InfluencesChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentSexual Assault and Victimization StudiesBullying, Victimization, and AggressionCriminal Justice and Corrections Analysis