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Security Journal

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

2.26

h-Index

2024-2025

 34

Rank

2024-2025

 13746

SJR

2024-2025

 0.402

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Security Journal
Abbreviation Secur. J.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Law (Q2); Safety Research (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q3)
h-index 34
Overall Rank/Ranking 13746
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.402
Impact Score 2.26
Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 17434645, 09551662
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 1995, 2000, 2009-2025




Aim and Scope


The Security Journal is a dynamic publication that keeps you informed about the latest developments and techniques in security management. Written in an accessible style, it is the world"s premier peer-reviewed journal for today"s security researcher and professional. The journal is affiliated to ASIS International and has an advisory board which includes representatives from major associations, expert practitioners and leading academics.


About Security Journal


Security Journal is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Law (Q2); Safety Research (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q3). It is published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.. The overall rank of Security Journal is 13746. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.402. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 34. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Security Journal journal is 17434645, 09551662. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Security Journal is cited by a total of 290 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Security Journal Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Security Journal is 2.26, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Security Journal IF is increased by a factor of 0.47 and approximate percentage change is 26.26% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Security Journal Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Security Journal is 2.26. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Security Journal. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.26
2023 1.79
2022 1.60
2021 1.82
2020 1.66
2019 1.14
2018 1.00
2017 1.03
2016 1.14
2015 1.39
2014 1.07

Security Journal h-index


  Table Setting

Security Journal has an h-index of 34. It means 34 articles of this journal have more than 34 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Security Journal ISSN


The ISSN of Security Journal is 17434645, 09551662. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Security Journal Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Security Journal is 13746. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.402. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Security Journal by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.402
2023 0.38
2022 0.333
2021 0.521
2020 0.470
2019 0.463
2018 0.436
2017 0.313
2016 0.432
2015 0.406
2014 0.448

Ranking of Security Journal by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 13746
2023 13513
2022 14159
2021 9615
2020 10616
2019 10499
2018 10619
2017 12967
2016 10422
2015 10784
2014 9798

Security Journal Publisher


Table Setting

Security Journal is published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1995, 2000, 2009-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Security Journal is Secur. J.. This abbreviation ('Secur. J.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Security Journal


If your research field is/are related to Law (Q2); Safety Research (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q3), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Security Journal?

Security Journal latest impact IF is 2.26. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.26 (2024) and 1.00 (2018), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.45 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Security Journal?

The Security Journal has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.402, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.521 in 2021 and the lowest being 0.313 in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Security Journal over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.45.


What's the latest h-index of the Security Journal?

The latest h-index of the Security Journal is 34.


Who's the publisher of the Security Journal?

The Security Journal is published by the Palgrave Macmillan Ltd., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Security Journal?

The Security Journal is currently ranked 13746 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 9615 in 2021 and its lowest position of 14159 in 2022.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Security Journal?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Security Journal is Secur. J..


Is the "Security Journal" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Security Journal is classified as a journal that the Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Security Journal?

The Security Journal encompasses the following areas:

  • Law
  • Safety Research
  • Strategy and Management

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Security Journal?

The Security Journal is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 17434645, 09551662.


What's the best quartile of the Security Journal?

The best quartile for the Security Journal is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Security Journal?

The Security Journal coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1995, 2000, 2009-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Security Journal

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.26
2023 1.79
2022 1.60
2021 1.82
2020 1.66
2019 1.14
2018 1.00
2017 1.03
2016 1.14
2015 1.39
2014 1.07



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