Politics & Policy

metrics 2024

Exploring the Nexus of Governance and Society

Introduction

Politics & Policy, published by WILEY, is an esteemed journal in the fields of Political Science and International Relations, as well as Sociology, which upholds a Q2 ranking across two critical categories as of 2023. Established in 2001, this journal serves as a pivotal platform for scholarly articles that delve into contemporary political issues, policy-making processes, and their societal implications, fostering a deeper understanding of the interplay between politics and governance. With an ISSN of 1555-5623 and an E-ISSN of 1747-1346, the journal is indexed in leading databases, ensuring wide accessibility and dissemination of research findings. Research within these pages is characterized by rigorous scholarship, aiming not just to present findings but to inform policy and stimulate critical discourse among researchers, practitioners, and students alike. Its contributions are vital in helping shape political dialogue and policy formulation, making it an essential resource for those engaged in the social sciences.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.35
Journal Impact Factor1.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.30
H-Index32
Journal IF Without Self1.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.16
Influence0.42
Immediacy Index0.90
Cited Half Life7.50
Citing Half Life7.90
JCI0.76
Total Documents928
WOS Total Citations791
SCIMAGO Total Citations1699
SCIMAGO SELF Citations159
Scopus Journal Rank0.35
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.41
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.52
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.46

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Political Science and International Relations in Social Sciences
Rank #188/706
Percentile 73.37
Quartile Q2
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #462/1466
Percentile 68.49
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 141/317
Percentile 55.70
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 146/317
Percentile 53.94
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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