JOURNAL OF POLICY ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT

metrics 2024

Innovating Solutions for Complex Public Challenges

Introduction

JOURNAL OF POLICY ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT, published by Wiley, is a premier interdisciplinary journal dedicated to the analysis, development, and management of public policy. With a significant publication history spanning from 1981 to 2024, this journal is recognized for its substantial contributions to the fields of Public Administration, Sociology, and Business Management, achieving a prestigious Q1 ranking across multiple categories in the 2023 Category Quartiles. Researchers and practitioners are drawn to its high-impact articles, which delve into decision-making processes, policy implications, and management strategies that shape public governance. While the journal does not offer open access, its visibility in renowned databases like Scopus, with top rankings in social sciences, underscores its influence and commitment to advancing knowledge and practice within the field. With an impact factor reflective of its excellence, the JOURNAL OF POLICY ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT remains an essential resource for academics, policy analysts, and students seeking to engage with contemporary policy issues and theoretical advancements.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.87
Journal Impact Factor2.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.10
H-Index100
Journal IF Without Self2.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor1.07
Influence3.07
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life10.50
Citing Half Life6.90
JCI0.93
Total Documents1340
WOS Total Citations2966
SCIMAGO Total Citations7668
SCIMAGO SELF Citations487
Scopus Journal Rank1.87
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.31
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.73
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.15

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #130/1466
Percentile 91.13
Quartile Q1
Public Administration in Social Sciences
Rank #41/232
Percentile 82.33
Quartile Q1
General Business, Management and Accounting in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #56/218
Percentile 74.31
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ECONOMICS
Rank 174/597
Percentile 70.90
Quartile Q2
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Rank 37/91
Percentile 59.90
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ECONOMICS
Rank 149/600
Percentile 75.17
Quartile Q1
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Rank 36/91
Percentile 60.44
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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