Special Issue on Criminology

Criminology is the scientific study of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system. It seeks to understand the causes and consequences of crime, as well as the methods to prevent and control it. Criminologists investigate various aspects of crime, including its root causes, patterns, and impacts on individuals and society as a whole. The goal of this special issue is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in the area of Criminology.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles on exploring Criminology. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Antisocial behavior
• Crime prevention
• Crime statistics
• Crimes and punishments
• Criminal behavior
• Criminal investigation
• Criminal personality
• Criminological theories
• Deviant behavior
• Domestic violence
• Gang violence
• Juvenile crime
• Penology
• Victimology

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly specify the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title. The research field “Special Issue - Criminology” should be selected during your submission.

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