Policy Design and Practice

metrics 2024

Fostering dialogue between research and real-world applications.

Introduction

Policy Design and Practice, published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, stands at the forefront of the fields of Political Science and Public Administration. Since its inception as an Open Access journal in 2018, it has played a pivotal role in disseminating cutting-edge research that informs effective policy-making and implementation. With a commendable impact factor reflected in its Q1 rankings for both Political Science and International Relations, and Public Administration in 2023, the journal is ranked among the top 1% of publications in these disciplines, with Scopus Ranks placing it 5th in Political Science and 9th in Public Administration. By offering unrestricted access to articles, Policy Design and Practice endeavors to bridge the gap between academic research and practical application, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students alike. As it continues to grow alongside the evolving landscape of policy design, this journal remains a crucial platform for scholarly dialogue and innovation.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank-
Journal Impact Factor3.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.20
H-Index-
Journal IF Without Self3.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.30
Influence1.22
Immediacy Index1.00
Cited Half Life3.40
Citing Half Life4.30
JCI1.77
Total Documents-
WOS Total Citations599
SCIMAGO Total Citations-
SCIMAGO SELF Citations-
Scopus Journal Rank-
Cites / Document (2 Years)-
Cites / Document (3 Years)-
Cites / Document (4 Years)-

Metrics History

Rank 2024

IF (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Rank 19/91
Percentile 79.70
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Rank 10/91
Percentile 89.01
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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