Perspectives on Politics

metrics 2024

Innovating Political Discourse for a Changing World

Introduction

Perspectives on Politics is a leading academic journal in the field of Political Science and International Relations, published by the esteemed Cambridge University Press. Since its inception in 2003, this journal has been instrumental in advancing scholarly discussion and disseminating innovative research on political theory, comparative politics, and international relations, with a strong commitment to methodological rigor and theoretical engagement. As evidenced by its prestigious Q1 ranking in the 2023 category of Political Science and International Relations and its remarkable position of 40th out of 706 in Scopus rankings, the journal caters to a global audience of researchers, professionals, and students eager to explore and contribute to contemporary political discourse. With no open access option, Perspectives on Politics invites its readers to engage with high-quality articles that challenge conventional wisdom, offering fresh insights and critical analyses that reflect the dynamic nature of the global political landscape. Its ongoing convergence from 2003 to 2024 promises to enrich the scholarly community with cutting-edge debates and diverse perspectives.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.76
Journal Impact Factor4.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.40
H-Index97
Journal IF Without Self4.00
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.53
Influence2.67
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life9.20
Citing Half Life8.90
JCI2.28
Total Documents1379
WOS Total Citations4026
SCIMAGO Total Citations7991
SCIMAGO SELF Citations391
Scopus Journal Rank1.76
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.51
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.85
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.02

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Political Science and International Relations in Social Sciences
Rank #40/706
Percentile 94.33
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 27/317
Percentile 91.60
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 11/317
Percentile 96.53
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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