Behavioural Public Policy

metrics 2024

Transforming Insights into Actionable Policy

Introduction

Behavioural Public Policy, published by Cambridge University Press, positions itself as a leading journal in the interdisciplinary landscape of applied psychology, political science, and sociology. Since its inception in 2017, the journal has garnered significant recognition, attaining Q1 quartile rankings in 2023 across multiple categories, including Applied Psychology and Political Science, underscoring its relevance and impact on contemporary scholarly discourse. This journal aims to advance the understanding of how behavioural insights can inform public policy and improve decision-making processes within governmental and institutional frameworks. While it does not offer an open-access model, researchers and professionals are encouraged to engage with its rigorous methodologies and insightful articles that reflect high-quality research, as evidenced by its impressive Scopus rankings and 97th percentile standing in Political Science and International Relations. For scholars and practitioners looking to stay at the forefront of behavioural research application in public policy, Behavioural Public Policy serves as an essential resource.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.53
Journal Impact Factor5.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)-
H-Index22
Journal IF Without Self5.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.59
Influence-
Immediacy Index1.50
Cited Half Life2.90
Citing Half Life8.90
JCI1.85
Total Documents168
WOS Total Citations969
SCIMAGO Total Citations1355
SCIMAGO SELF Citations35
Scopus Journal Rank1.53
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.13
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.09
Cites / Document (4 Years)5.45

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Political Science and International Relations in Social Sciences
Rank #20/706
Percentile 97.17
Quartile Q1
Social Sciences (miscellaneous) in Social Sciences
Rank #24/604
Percentile 96.03
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #59/1466
Percentile 95.98
Quartile Q1
Social Psychology in Psychology
Rank #33/310
Percentile 89.35
Quartile Q1
Applied Psychology in Psychology
Rank #42/249
Percentile 83.13
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED
Rank 15/113
Percentile 87.20
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL
Rank 6/76
Percentile 92.80
Quartile Q1
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Rank 5/91
Percentile 95.10
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED
Rank 9/114
Percentile 92.11
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL
Rank 7/76
Percentile 90.79
Quartile Q1
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Rank 6/91
Percentile 93.41
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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