State Politics & Policy Quarterly

metrics 2024

Exploring the Dynamics of State Governance

Introduction

State Politics & Policy Quarterly, published by Cambridge University Press, stands as a premier journal dedicated to the examination of state-level politics and policy in the United States. With an ISSN of 1532-4400 and E-ISSN of 1946-1607, this journal has become an essential resource for researchers and professionals interested in the intricacies of political science and public policy. The journal currently holds an impressive impact factor, reflecting its esteemed position within the academic community, having achieved Q1 ranking in both Arts and Humanities as well as Political Science and International Relations categories in 2023. This notable standing ranks it in the 70th and 66th percentiles respectively in its fields, as per Scopus rankings. Aimed at advancing scholarly dialogue, State Politics & Policy Quarterly publishes original research articles, thoughtful analyses, and comprehensive reviews that illuminate the dynamic interactions between state politics and policy-making processes. Researchers and students will find in this journal a vital platform for fostering a deeper understanding of the challenges and innovations shaping governance at the state level.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.66
Journal Impact Factor1.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.60
H-Index46
Journal IF Without Self1.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.15
Influence0.77
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life10.60
Citing Half Life12.00
JCI0.81
Total Documents508
WOS Total Citations758
SCIMAGO Total Citations1683
SCIMAGO SELF Citations252
Scopus Journal Rank0.66
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.88
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.77
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.79

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) in Arts and Humanities
Rank #165/552
Percentile 70.11
Quartile Q2
Political Science and International Relations in Social Sciences
Rank #238/706
Percentile 66.29
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 116/317
Percentile 63.60
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 139/317
Percentile 56.15
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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