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Last Updated on September 4, 2024


Top Journals in Public Administration

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Public Administration, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Public Administration falls under area Social Sciences.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. Administrative Science Quarterly


Administrative Science Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Johnson School at Cornell University. The overall rank of Administrative Science Quarterly is 39. ISSN of this journal is/are 00018392, 19303815.

Impact Score: 10.59 h-Index: 210 SJR: 14.175 Overall Ranking: 39



2. Public Administration Review


Public Administration Review is a journal covering the categories related to Marketing (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Public Administration Review is 607. ISSN of this journal is/are 00333352, 15406210.

Impact Score: 6.72 h-Index: 175 SJR: 3.148 Overall Ranking: 607


3. Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory


Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory is a journal covering the categories related to Marketing (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory is 672. ISSN of this journal is/are 14779803, 10531858.

Impact Score: 6.83 h-Index: 138 SJR: 2.981 Overall Ranking: 672


4. Policy and Society


Policy and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Policy and Society is 1134. ISSN of this journal is/are 14494035.

Impact Score: 7.53 h-Index: 57 SJR: 2.221 Overall Ranking: 1134


5. Public Management Review


Public Management Review is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Public Management Review is 1291. ISSN of this journal is/are 14719037.

Impact Score: 7.16 h-Index: 97 SJR: 2.069 Overall Ranking: 1291



6. Policy and Internet


Policy and Internet is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Public Administration (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Policy and Internet is 1387. ISSN of this journal is/are 19442866.

Impact Score: 5.55 h-Index: 43 SJR: 1.977 Overall Ranking: 1387


7. Journal of European Public Policy


Journal of European Public Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of European Public Policy is 1395. ISSN of this journal is/are 14664429, 13501763.

Impact Score: 5.98 h-Index: 132 SJR: 1.967 Overall Ranking: 1395


8. Review of Public Personnel Administration


Review of Public Personnel Administration is a journal covering the categories related to Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Public Administration (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Review of Public Personnel Administration is 1433. ISSN of this journal is/are 0734371X.

Impact Score: 5.94 h-Index: 59 SJR: 1.932 Overall Ranking: 1433


9. Policy Studies Journal


Policy Studies Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Policy Studies Journal is 1514. ISSN of this journal is/are 0190292X, 15410072.

Impact Score: 6.57 h-Index: 88 SJR: 1.878 Overall Ranking: 1514



10. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management


Journal of Policy Analysis and Management is a journal covering the categories related to Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Liss Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Policy Analysis and Management is 1525. ISSN of this journal is/are 02768739, 15206688.

Impact Score: 2.31 h-Index: 100 SJR: 1.867 Overall Ranking: 1525


11. Government and Opposition


Government and Opposition is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Government and Opposition is 1594. ISSN of this journal is/are 0017257X, 14777053.

Impact Score: 4.48 h-Index: 62 SJR: 1.836 Overall Ranking: 1594


12. Public Administration


Public Administration is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Public Administration is 1713. ISSN of this journal is/are 14679299, 00333298.

Impact Score: 6.13 h-Index: 110 SJR: 1.754 Overall Ranking: 1713


13. Educational Administration Quarterly


Educational Administration Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Public Administration (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Educational Administration Quarterly is 1758. ISSN of this journal is/are 0013161X, 15523519.

Impact Score: 4.52 h-Index: 97 SJR: 1.729 Overall Ranking: 1758



14. Policy Sciences


Policy Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Policy Sciences is 1932. ISSN of this journal is/are 00322687, 15730891.

Impact Score: 4.60 h-Index: 72 SJR: 1.635 Overall Ranking: 1932


15. American Review of Public Administration


American Review of Public Administration is a journal covering the categories related to Marketing (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of American Review of Public Administration is 2053. ISSN of this journal is/are 15523357, 02750740.

Impact Score: 3.25 h-Index: 76 SJR: 1.583 Overall Ranking: 2053


16. Human Resources for Health


Human Resources for Health is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Human Resources for Health is 2065. ISSN of this journal is/are 14784491.

Impact Score: 3.93 h-Index: 79 SJR: 1.577 Overall Ranking: 2065


17. Criminology and Public Policy


Criminology and Public Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Literature and Literary Theory (Q1); Public Administration (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Criminology and Public Policy is 2416. ISSN of this journal is/are 17459133, 15386473.

Impact Score: 4.22 h-Index: 46 SJR: 1.445 Overall Ranking: 2416


18. Regulation and Governance


Regulation and Governance is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Regulation and Governance is 2575. ISSN of this journal is/are 17485983, 17485991.

Impact Score: 4.40 h-Index: 57 SJR: 1.381 Overall Ranking: 2575


19. Governance


Governance is a journal covering the categories related to Marketing (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Governance is 2859. ISSN of this journal is/are 09521895, 14680491.

Impact Score: 3.73 h-Index: 92 SJR: 1.302 Overall Ranking: 2859


20. Perspectives on Public Management and Governance


Perspectives on Public Management and Governance is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Perspectives on Public Management and Governance is 2875. ISSN of this journal is/are 23984910, 23984929.

Impact Score: 2.28 h-Index: 22 SJR: 1.299 Overall Ranking: 2875


21. Journal of Public Relations Research


Journal of Public Relations Research is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Public Relations Research is 2893. ISSN of this journal is/are 1062726X, 1532754X.

Impact Score: 4.10 h-Index: 65 SJR: 1.293 Overall Ranking: 2893


22. Information Technology for Development


Information Technology for Development is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Development (Q1); E-learning (Q1); Public Administration (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Information Technology for Development is 3088. ISSN of this journal is/are 15540170, 02681102.

Impact Score: 6.04 h-Index: 52 SJR: 1.249 Overall Ranking: 3088


23. Public Personnel Management


Public Personnel Management is a journal covering the categories related to Management of Technology and Innovation (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Public Personnel Management is 3174. ISSN of this journal is/are 910260.

Impact Score: 4.90 h-Index: 53 SJR: 1.232 Overall Ranking: 3174


24. Environment and Planning C: Politics and Space


Environment and Planning C: Politics and Space is a journal covering the categories related to Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Public Administration (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Environment and Planning C: Politics and Space is 3178. ISSN of this journal is/are 23996552, 23996544.

Impact Score: 3.66 h-Index: 83 SJR: 1.231 Overall Ranking: 3178


25. International Public Management Journal


International Public Management Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Business and International Management (Q1); Public Administration (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of International Public Management Journal is 3322. ISSN of this journal is/are 15593169, 10967494.

Impact Score: 2.74 h-Index: 57 SJR: 1.194 Overall Ranking: 3322


26. Social Policy and Administration


Social Policy and Administration is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Social Work (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Social Policy and Administration is 3483. ISSN of this journal is/are 01445596, 14679515.

Impact Score: 4.28 h-Index: 75 SJR: 1.16 Overall Ranking: 3483


27. Public Policy and Administration


Public Policy and Administration is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Public Policy and Administration is 3509. ISSN of this journal is/are 09520767, 17494192.

Impact Score: 3.59 h-Index: 47 SJR: 1.154 Overall Ranking: 3509


28. International Review of Administrative Sciences


International Review of Administrative Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of International Review of Administrative Sciences is 3580. ISSN of this journal is/are 00208523, 14617226.

Impact Score: 3.98 h-Index: 70 SJR: 1.14 Overall Ranking: 3580


29. Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences


Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences is 3639. ISSN of this journal is/are 23727330, 23727322.

Impact Score: 3.52 h-Index: 36 SJR: 1.13 Overall Ranking: 3639


30. Policy and Politics


Policy and Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Policy Press. The overall rank of Policy and Politics is 3723. ISSN of this journal is/are 03055736, 14708442.

Impact Score: 5.11 h-Index: 68 SJR: 1.111 Overall Ranking: 3723


31. Journal of Information Technology and Politics


Journal of Information Technology and Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Information Technology and Politics is 3739. ISSN of this journal is/are 19331681, 1933169X.

Impact Score: 4.22 h-Index: 50 SJR: 1.107 Overall Ranking: 3739


32. Policy Design and Practice


Policy Design and Practice is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Public Administration (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Policy Design and Practice is 3762. ISSN of this journal is/are 25741292.

Impact Score: 4.55 h-Index: 22 SJR: 1.103 Overall Ranking: 3762


33. Administration and Society


Administration and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Marketing (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Administration and Society is 3804. ISSN of this journal is/are 00953997, 15523039.

Impact Score: 3.61 h-Index: 77 SJR: 1.095 Overall Ranking: 3804


34. Journal of Urban Management


Journal of Urban Management is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of Urban Management is 4088. ISSN of this journal is/are 25890360, 22265856.

Impact Score: 4.66 h-Index: 30 SJR: 1.049 Overall Ranking: 4088


35. Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis: Research and Practice


Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis: Research and Practice is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis: Research and Practice is 4124. ISSN of this journal is/are 13876988, 15725448.

Impact Score: 4.73 h-Index: 35 SJR: 1.043 Overall Ranking: 4124


36. Journal of Educational Administration


Journal of Educational Administration is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Public Administration (Q1). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Educational Administration is 4299. ISSN of this journal is/are 9578234.

Impact Score: 2.62 h-Index: 72 SJR: 1.022 Overall Ranking: 4299


37. Public Performance & Management Review


Public Performance & Management Review is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Public Performance & Management Review is 4309. ISSN of this journal is/are 15309576.

Impact Score: 3.27 h-Index: 38 SJR: 1.021 Overall Ranking: 4309


38. Area Development and Policy


Area Development and Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Area Development and Policy is 4711. ISSN of this journal is/are 23792957.

Impact Score: 3.11 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.966 Overall Ranking: 4711


39. Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management


Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Public Administration (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management is 4775. ISSN of this journal is/are 14699508, 1360080X.

Impact Score: 3.17 h-Index: 54 SJR: 0.959 Overall Ranking: 4775


40. European Policy Analysis


European Policy Analysis is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of European Policy Analysis is 5036. ISSN of this journal is/are 23806567.

Impact Score: 3.02 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.928 Overall Ranking: 5036


41. Administrative Theory and Praxis


Administrative Theory and Praxis is a journal covering the categories related to Business and International Management (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Administrative Theory and Praxis is 5078. ISSN of this journal is/are 19490461, 10841806.

Impact Score: 2.16 h-Index: 18 SJR: 0.921 Overall Ranking: 5078


42. Voluntas


Voluntas is a journal covering the categories related to Business and International Management (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Voluntas is 5250. ISSN of this journal is/are 09578765, 15737888.

Impact Score: 3.18 h-Index: 67 SJR: 0.901 Overall Ranking: 5250


43. Journal of Public Policy


Journal of Public Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Public Policy is 5477. ISSN of this journal is/are 14697815, 0143814X.

Impact Score: 2.45 h-Index: 57 SJR: 0.873 Overall Ranking: 5477


44. Research and Politics


Research and Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Research and Politics is 5596. ISSN of this journal is/are 20531680.

Impact Score: 1.86 h-Index: 35 SJR: 0.859 Overall Ranking: 5596


45. Project Leadership and Society


Project Leadership and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Project Leadership and Society is 5667. ISSN of this journal is/are 26667215.

Impact Score: 5.79 h-Index: 14 SJR: 0.851 Overall Ranking: 5667


46. Journal of Social Policy


Journal of Social Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Social Work (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Social Policy is 5770. ISSN of this journal is/are 14697823, 00472794.

Impact Score: 2.56 h-Index: 81 SJR: 0.84 Overall Ranking: 5770


47. Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting and Financial Management


Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting and Financial Management is a journal covering the categories related to Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Finance (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting and Financial Management is 5867. ISSN of this journal is/are 10963367, 19451814.

Impact Score: 4.33 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.832 Overall Ranking: 5867


48. Canadian Public Policy/ Analyse de Politiques


Canadian Public Policy/ Analyse de Politiques is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by University of Toronto Press. The overall rank of Canadian Public Policy/ Analyse de Politiques is 5918. ISSN of this journal is/are 3170861.

Impact Score: 1.48 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.827 Overall Ranking: 5918


49. Science and Public Policy


Science and Public Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Science and Public Policy is 5975. ISSN of this journal is/are 03023427, 14715430.

Impact Score: 3.23 h-Index: 80 SJR: 0.823 Overall Ranking: 5975


50. Journal of Chinese Governance


Journal of Chinese Governance is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Chinese Governance is 6265. ISSN of this journal is/are 23812354, 23812346.

Impact Score: 2.72 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.796 Overall Ranking: 6265


51. Australian Journal of Public Administration


Australian Journal of Public Administration is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Australian Journal of Public Administration is 6543. ISSN of this journal is/are 14678500, 03136647.

Impact Score: 2.78 h-Index: 53 SJR: 0.773 Overall Ranking: 6543


52. Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Administration


Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Administration is a journal covering the categories related to Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Public Administration (Q1). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Administration is 6661. ISSN of this journal is/are 17574331, 17574323.

Impact Score: 4.89 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.763 Overall Ranking: 6661


53. Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis


Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis is 6952. ISSN of this journal is/are 21522812, 21945888.

Impact Score: 2.10 h-Index: 15 SJR: 0.741 Overall Ranking: 6952


54. Globalizations


Globalizations is a journal covering the categories related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Globalizations is 7140. ISSN of this journal is/are 1474774X, 14747731.

Impact Score: 2.97 h-Index: 54 SJR: 0.727 Overall Ranking: 7140


55. Presidential Studies Quarterly


Presidential Studies Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to History (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Center for the Study of the Presidency. The overall rank of Presidential Studies Quarterly is 7270. ISSN of this journal is/are 3604918.

Impact Score: 1.03 h-Index: 35 SJR: 0.716 Overall Ranking: 7270


56. Risk, Hazards and Crisis in Public Policy


Risk, Hazards and Crisis in Public Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q2). It is published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.. The overall rank of Risk, Hazards and Crisis in Public Policy is 7358. ISSN of this journal is/are 19444079.

Impact Score: 2.49 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.708 Overall Ranking: 7358


57. Publius


Publius is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Publius is 7370. ISSN of this journal is/are 17477107, 00485950.

Impact Score: 3.10 h-Index: 48 SJR: 0.707 Overall Ranking: 7370


58. International Journal of Public Sector Management


International Journal of Public Sector Management is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of International Journal of Public Sector Management is 7377. ISSN of this journal is/are 9513558.

Impact Score: 2.87 h-Index: 68 SJR: 0.706 Overall Ranking: 7377


59. Politics and Governance


Politics and Governance is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Cogitatio Press. The overall rank of Politics and Governance is 7433. ISSN of this journal is/are 21832463.

Impact Score: 2.56 h-Index: 34 SJR: 0.703 Overall Ranking: 7433


60. Journal of Library Administration


Journal of Library Administration is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Library Administration is 7448. ISSN of this journal is/are 1930826.

Impact Score: 1.40 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.702 Overall Ranking: 7448


61. Review of Policy Research


Review of Policy Research is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Review of Policy Research is 7489. ISSN of this journal is/are 1541132X, 15411338.

Impact Score: 2.53 h-Index: 55 SJR: 0.699 Overall Ranking: 7489


62. Frontiers in Political Science


Frontiers in Political Science is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Safety Research (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Frontiers Media SA. The overall rank of Frontiers in Political Science is 7516. ISSN of this journal is/are 26733145.

Impact Score: 2.31 h-Index: 15 SJR: 0.697 Overall Ranking: 7516


63. Education Sciences


Education Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q2); Computer Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2); Education (Q2); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Education Sciences is 7901. ISSN of this journal is/are 22277102.

Impact Score: 3.48 h-Index: 53 SJR: 0.669 Overall Ranking: 7901


64. Transforming Government: People, Process and Policy


Transforming Government: People, Process and Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q2); E-learning (Q2); Information Systems and Management (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Transforming Government: People, Process and Policy is 8022. ISSN of this journal is/are 17506166.

Impact Score: 3.74 h-Index: 47 SJR: 0.661 Overall Ranking: 8022


65. Regional Statistics


Regional Statistics is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Public Administration (Q2); Statistics and Probability (Q2). It is published by Hungarian Central Statistical Office. The overall rank of Regional Statistics is 8132. ISSN of this journal is/are 20648243, 20639538.

Impact Score: 3.27 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.654 Overall Ranking: 8132


66. Public Administration and Development


Public Administration and Development is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Public Administration and Development is 8328. ISSN of this journal is/are 02712075, 1099162X.

Impact Score: 2.41 h-Index: 53 SJR: 0.641 Overall Ranking: 8328


67. Education Inquiry


Education Inquiry is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Education (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Education Inquiry is 8481. ISSN of this journal is/are 20004508.

Impact Score: 2.76 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.629 Overall Ranking: 8481


68. International Journal of Public Administration


International Journal of Public Administration is a journal covering the categories related to Business and International Management (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of International Journal of Public Administration is 8691. ISSN of this journal is/are 15324265, 01900692.

Impact Score: 2.67 h-Index: 58 SJR: 0.614 Overall Ranking: 8691


69. Contemporary Economic Policy


Contemporary Economic Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q2); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Contemporary Economic Policy is 8921. ISSN of this journal is/are 14657287, 10743529.

Impact Score: 1.91 h-Index: 59 SJR: 0.601 Overall Ranking: 8921


70. Frontiers in Sustainable Cities


Frontiers in Sustainable Cities is a journal covering the categories related to Urban Studies (Q1); Public Administration (Q2); Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Q2). It is published by Frontiers Media SA. The overall rank of Frontiers in Sustainable Cities is 8957. ISSN of this journal is/are 26249634.

Impact Score: 2.45 h-Index: 20 SJR: 0.599 Overall Ranking: 8957


71. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration


Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration is 9014. ISSN of this journal is/are 23276665, 23276673.

Impact Score: 2.31 h-Index: 20 SJR: 0.595 Overall Ranking: 9014


72. Nonprofit Policy Forum


Nonprofit Policy Forum is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH. The overall rank of Nonprofit Policy Forum is 9115. ISSN of this journal is/are 21543348.

Impact Score: 2.20 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.589 Overall Ranking: 9115


73. Public Money and Management


Public Money and Management is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Accounting (Q2); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q2); Finance (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Public Money and Management is 9477. ISSN of this journal is/are 14679302, 09540962.

Impact Score: 2.50 h-Index: 60 SJR: 0.57 Overall Ranking: 9477


74. Policing


Policing is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Pathology and Forensic Medicine (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Policing is 9499. ISSN of this journal is/are 1363951X.

Impact Score: 1.83 h-Index: 58 SJR: 0.569 Overall Ranking: 9499


75. Journal of Public Affairs


Journal of Public Affairs is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Journal of Public Affairs is 9514. ISSN of this journal is/are 14791854, 14723891.

Impact Score: 3.56 h-Index: 39 SJR: 0.568 Overall Ranking: 9514


76. Journal of Public Procurement


Journal of Public Procurement is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Public Procurement is 9645. ISSN of this journal is/are 15350118, 21506930.

Impact Score: 2.27 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.561 Overall Ranking: 9645


77. Public Budgeting and Finance


Public Budgeting and Finance is a journal covering the categories related to Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Finance (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Public Budgeting and Finance is 9698. ISSN of this journal is/are 2751100.

Impact Score: 1.49 h-Index: 38 SJR: 0.558 Overall Ranking: 9698


78. Frontiers of Business Research in China


Frontiers of Business Research in China is a journal covering the categories related to Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Higher Education Press Limited Company. The overall rank of Frontiers of Business Research in China is 9706. ISSN of this journal is/are 16737326, 16737431.

Impact Score: 1.13 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.557 Overall Ranking: 9706


79. Yale journal on regulation


Yale journal on regulation is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Yale Journal on Regulation. The overall rank of Yale journal on regulation is 9778. ISSN of this journal is/are 7419457.

Impact Score: 0.70 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.554 Overall Ranking: 9778


80. Critical Policy Studies


Critical Policy Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Critical Policy Studies is 9944. ISSN of this journal is/are 19460171, 1946018X.

Impact Score: 2.67 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.544 Overall Ranking: 9944


81. Digital Government: Research and Practice


Digital Government: Research and Practice is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q2); Computer Science Applications (Q2); Information Systems (Q2); Public Administration (Q2); Software (Q3). It is published by Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). The overall rank of Digital Government: Research and Practice is 10150. ISSN of this journal is/are 26390175.

Impact Score: 2.06 h-Index: 15 SJR: 0.533 Overall Ranking: 10150


82. State and Local Government Review


State and Local Government Review is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of State and Local Government Review is 10252. ISSN of this journal is/are 19433409, 0160323X.

Impact Score: 1.12 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.528 Overall Ranking: 10252


83. Journal of Asian Public Policy


Journal of Asian Public Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Asian Public Policy is 10303. ISSN of this journal is/are 17516242, 17516234.

Impact Score: 2.65 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.525 Overall Ranking: 10303


84. Journal of Public Affairs Education


Journal of Public Affairs Education is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Public Affairs Education is 10516. ISSN of this journal is/are 23289643, 15236803.

Impact Score: 2.44 h-Index: 31 SJR: 0.513 Overall Ranking: 10516


85. Information Polity


Information Polity is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Information Systems (Q2); Public Administration (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by IOS Press BV. The overall rank of Information Polity is 10532. ISSN of this journal is/are 18758754, 15701255.

Impact Score: 1.34 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.512 Overall Ranking: 10532


86. Human Service Organizations Management, Leadership and Governance


Human Service Organizations Management, Leadership and Governance is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q2); Public Administration (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Human Service Organizations Management, Leadership and Governance is 10688. ISSN of this journal is/are 2330314X, 23303131.

Impact Score: 2.16 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.505 Overall Ranking: 10688


87. Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences


Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Business and International Management (Q2); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q2); Marketing (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences is 10779. ISSN of this journal is/are 19364490, 08250383.

Impact Score: 1.84 h-Index: 59 SJR: 0.5 Overall Ranking: 10779


88. Journal of Community Practice


Journal of Community Practice is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q2); Public Administration (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Community Practice is 11035. ISSN of this journal is/are 15433706, 10705422.

Impact Score: 1.56 h-Index: 38 SJR: 0.488 Overall Ranking: 11035


89. Data and Policy


Data and Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Public Administration (Q2); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Artificial Intelligence (Q3). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Data and Policy is 11223. ISSN of this journal is/are 26323249.

Impact Score: 2.09 h-Index: 10 SJR: 0.479 Overall Ranking: 11223


90. Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences


Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q2); Mechanical Engineering (Q2); Public Administration (Q2); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q2). It is published by Science China Press. The overall rank of Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences is 11434. ISSN of this journal is/are 10003045.

Impact Score: 1.88 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.469 Overall Ranking: 11434


91. Journal of Education and Work


Journal of Education and Work is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q2); Public Administration (Q2); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q3). It is published by Brill Academic Publishers. The overall rank of Journal of Education and Work is 11494. ISSN of this journal is/are 13639080, 14699435.

Impact Score: 2.17 h-Index: 45 SJR: 0.467 Overall Ranking: 11494


92. Public Integrity


Public Integrity is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Business and International Management (Q2); Public Administration (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Public Integrity is 11501. ISSN of this journal is/are 15580989, 10999922.

Impact Score: 1.76 h-Index: 29 SJR: 0.467 Overall Ranking: 11501


93. International Social Security Review


International Social Security Review is a journal covering the categories related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q2); Public Administration (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of International Social Security Review is 11525. ISSN of this journal is/are 0020871X, 1468246X.

Impact Score: 0.88 h-Index: 32 SJR: 0.465 Overall Ranking: 11525


94. Canadian Public Administration


Canadian Public Administration is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Canadian Public Administration is 11541. ISSN of this journal is/are 00084840, 17547121.

Impact Score: 1.32 h-Index: 30 SJR: 0.464 Overall Ranking: 11541


95. Infrastructure Asset Management


Infrastructure Asset Management is a journal covering the categories related to Building and Construction (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Public Administration (Q2); Safety Research (Q2); Transportation (Q3). It is published by ICE Publishing. The overall rank of Infrastructure Asset Management is 11591. ISSN of this journal is/are 20530250, 20530242.

Impact Score: 1.58 h-Index: 5 SJR: 0.462 Overall Ranking: 11591


96. Journal of Poverty and Social Justice


Journal of Poverty and Social Justice is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by The Policy Press. The overall rank of Journal of Poverty and Social Justice is 11637. ISSN of this journal is/are 17598273, 17598281.

Impact Score: 1.15 h-Index: 21 SJR: 0.46 Overall Ranking: 11637


97. Labour and Industry


Labour and Industry is a journal covering the categories related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q2); Industrial Relations (Q2); Public Administration (Q2); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q3). It is published by . The overall rank of Labour and Industry is 11693. ISSN of this journal is/are 23255676, 10301763.

Impact Score: 1.77 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.457 Overall Ranking: 11693


98. Revista de Administracao Publica


Revista de Administracao Publica is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Fundacao Getulio Vargas. The overall rank of Revista de Administracao Publica is 11911. ISSN of this journal is/are 19823134, 00347612.

Impact Score: 1.08 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.447 Overall Ranking: 11911


99. Journal of Public and Nonprofit Affairs


Journal of Public and Nonprofit Affairs is a journal covering the categories related to Business and International Management (Q2); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q2); Public Administration (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q3). It is published by Midwest Public Affairs Conference. The overall rank of Journal of Public and Nonprofit Affairs is 11987. ISSN of this journal is/are 23813717.

Impact Score: 1.22 h-Index: 11 SJR: 0.443 Overall Ranking: 11987


100. Scienze Regionali


Scienze Regionali is a journal covering the categories related to Food Animals (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Public Administration (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2); Economics and Econometrics (Q3). It is published by Societa Editrice Il Mulino. The overall rank of Scienze Regionali is 12074. ISSN of this journal is/are 17203929, 2035603X.

Impact Score: 0.79 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.44 Overall Ranking: 12074








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Public Administration or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Public Administration


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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