Academic Journal
Q1Law and Human Behavior
About Law and Human Behavior
About Law and Human Behavior
Law and Human Behavior is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Springer New York (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1977-2025.
Key indicators: ISSN 0147-7307, 1573-661X; H-index 120.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (120): Exceptionally high — 120 articles have each been cited at least 120 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.
Publishing in Law and Human Behavior
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Law and Human Behavior?
0147-7307, 1573-661X.
Who publishes Law and Human Behavior?
Springer New York.
What are Law and Human Behavior's metrics?
H-index 120.
Is Law and Human Behavior peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Deception detection and forensic psychology; Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending; Jury Decision Making Processes; Memory Processes and Influences; Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis; Crime Patterns and Interventions.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
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