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Last Updated on June 27, 2025


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 80. ISSN of this journal is/are 00018392, 19303815.

Impact Score: 7.37 h-Index: 218 SJR: 10.393 Overall Ranking: 80



2. 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 554. ISSN of this journal is/are 14779803, 10531858.

Impact Score: 7.17 h-Index: 147 SJR: 3.454 Overall Ranking: 554


3. 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 730. ISSN of this journal is/are 00333352, 15406210.

Impact Score: 6.24 h-Index: 186 SJR: 2.964 Overall Ranking: 730


4. 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 1028. ISSN of this journal is/are 02768739, 15206688.

Impact Score: 2.28 h-Index: 106 SJR: 2.398 Overall Ranking: 1028


5. 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 1149. ISSN of this journal is/are 14679299, 00333298.

Impact Score: 7.90 h-Index: 118 SJR: 2.255 Overall Ranking: 1149



6. 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 1160. ISSN of this journal is/are 14719037.

Impact Score: 7.20 h-Index: 107 SJR: 2.243 Overall Ranking: 1160


7. 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 1325. ISSN of this journal is/are 0017257X, 14777053.

Impact Score: 5.09 h-Index: 68 SJR: 2.084 Overall Ranking: 1325


8. 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 1347. ISSN of this journal is/are 0190292X, 15410072.

Impact Score: 6.00 h-Index: 96 SJR: 2.066 Overall Ranking: 1347


9. 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 1370. ISSN of this journal is/are 14664429, 13501763.

Impact Score: 6.21 h-Index: 140 SJR: 2.048 Overall Ranking: 1370



10. 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 1818. ISSN of this journal is/are 17459133, 15386473.

Impact Score: 5.25 h-Index: 53 SJR: 1.749 Overall Ranking: 1818


11. 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 1833. ISSN of this journal is/are 0013161X, 15523519.

Impact Score: 3.84 h-Index: 101 SJR: 1.74 Overall Ranking: 1833


12. 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 1999. ISSN of this journal is/are 0734371X.

Impact Score: 5.90 h-Index: 64 SJR: 1.666 Overall Ranking: 1999


13. 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 2212. ISSN of this journal is/are 14784491.

Impact Score: 4.47 h-Index: 89 SJR: 1.566 Overall Ranking: 2212



14. 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 2232. ISSN of this journal is/are 14494035.

Impact Score: 7.86 h-Index: 63 SJR: 1.558 Overall Ranking: 2232


15. 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 2283. ISSN of this journal is/are 19442866.

Impact Score: 4.75 h-Index: 46 SJR: 1.537 Overall Ranking: 2283


16. 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 2569. ISSN of this journal is/are 15540170, 02681102.

Impact Score: 8.34 h-Index: 59 SJR: 1.439 Overall Ranking: 2569


17. 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 2607. ISSN of this journal is/are 09521895, 14680491.

Impact Score: 4.65 h-Index: 99 SJR: 1.426 Overall Ranking: 2607


18. 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 2648. ISSN of this journal is/are 03055736, 14708442.

Impact Score: 3.06 h-Index: 72 SJR: 1.413 Overall Ranking: 2648


19. 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 2688. ISSN of this journal is/are 17485983, 17485991.

Impact Score: 5.41 h-Index: 63 SJR: 1.403 Overall Ranking: 2688


20. 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 3008. ISSN of this journal is/are 1062726X, 1532754X.

Impact Score: 4.10 h-Index: 67 SJR: 1.32 Overall Ranking: 3008


21. 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 3086. ISSN of this journal is/are 19331681, 1933169X.

Impact Score: 4.49 h-Index: 54 SJR: 1.3 Overall Ranking: 3086


22. 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 3125. ISSN of this journal is/are 23996552, 23996544.

Impact Score: 3.64 h-Index: 88 SJR: 1.291 Overall Ranking: 3125


23. Journal of Race Ethnicity and the City


Journal of Race Ethnicity and the City is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Race Ethnicity and the City is 3459. ISSN of this journal is/are 26884674, 26884682.

Impact Score: 1.58 h-Index: 9 SJR: 1.22 Overall Ranking: 3459


24. 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 3472. ISSN of this journal is/are 00322687, 15730891.

Impact Score: 4.09 h-Index: 78 SJR: 1.217 Overall Ranking: 3472


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 3693. ISSN of this journal is/are 15593169, 10967494.

Impact Score: 4.08 h-Index: 60 SJR: 1.174 Overall Ranking: 3693


26. 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 3734. ISSN of this journal is/are 23984910, 23984929.

Impact Score: 4.04 h-Index: 27 SJR: 1.167 Overall Ranking: 3734


27. 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 3753. ISSN of this journal is/are 23727330, 23727322.

Impact Score: 2.59 h-Index: 41 SJR: 1.164 Overall Ranking: 3753


28. 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 3786. ISSN of this journal is/are 14699508, 1360080X.

Impact Score: 3.49 h-Index: 57 SJR: 1.158 Overall Ranking: 3786


29. 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 3894. ISSN of this journal is/are 20531680.

Impact Score: 2.11 h-Index: 42 SJR: 1.14 Overall Ranking: 3894


30. 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 3935. ISSN of this journal is/are 00208523, 14617226.

Impact Score: 4.06 h-Index: 74 SJR: 1.133 Overall Ranking: 3935


31. 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 4114. ISSN of this journal is/are 01445596, 14679515.

Impact Score: 3.01 h-Index: 79 SJR: 1.104 Overall Ranking: 4114


32. American Review of Public Administration


American Review of Public Administration 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 American Review of Public Administration is 4127. ISSN of this journal is/are 15523357, 02750740.

Impact Score: 3.39 h-Index: 82 SJR: 1.101 Overall Ranking: 4127


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 4228. ISSN of this journal is/are 00953997, 15523039.

Impact Score: 3.68 h-Index: 80 SJR: 1.082 Overall Ranking: 4228


34. Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis


Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis is a journal covering the categories related to Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis is 4342. ISSN of this journal is/are 21522812, 21945888.

Impact Score: 1.96 h-Index: 17 SJR: 1.067 Overall Ranking: 4342


35. 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 4424. ISSN of this journal is/are 25890360, 22265856.

Impact Score: 5.83 h-Index: 38 SJR: 1.055 Overall Ranking: 4424


36. 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 4566. ISSN of this journal is/are 09520767, 17494192.

Impact Score: 5.24 h-Index: 50 SJR: 1.034 Overall Ranking: 4566


37. Journal of Social Policy


Journal of Social Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Social Work (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Social Policy is 4629. ISSN of this journal is/are 14697823, 00472794.

Impact Score: 3.28 h-Index: 84 SJR: 1.025 Overall Ranking: 4629


38. 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 4900. ISSN of this journal is/are 13876988, 15725448.

Impact Score: 2.27 h-Index: 39 SJR: 0.991 Overall Ranking: 4900


39. 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 Routledge. The overall rank of Public Performance & Management Review is 5099. ISSN of this journal is/are 15309576, 15579271.

Impact Score: 3.42 h-Index: 42 SJR: 0.969 Overall Ranking: 5099


40. 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 5140. ISSN of this journal is/are 14697815, 0143814X.

Impact Score: 2.64 h-Index: 58 SJR: 0.964 Overall Ranking: 5140


41. 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 5160. ISSN of this journal is/are 17574331, 17574323.

Impact Score: 7.73 h-Index: 35 SJR: 0.961 Overall Ranking: 5160


42. 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 5424. ISSN of this journal is/are 25741292.

Impact Score: 3.08 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.932 Overall Ranking: 5424


43. Public Personnel Management


Public Personnel Management is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q2); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Public Personnel Management is 5473. ISSN of this journal is/are 910260.

Impact Score: 4.24 h-Index: 57 SJR: 0.926 Overall Ranking: 5473


44. 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 5663. ISSN of this journal is/are 26667215.

Impact Score: 6.16 h-Index: 20 SJR: 0.904 Overall Ranking: 5663


45. 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 5880. ISSN of this journal is/are 03023427, 14715430.

Impact Score: 3.11 h-Index: 85 SJR: 0.881 Overall Ranking: 5880


46. Voluntas


Voluntas is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Business and International Management (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Voluntas is 5912. ISSN of this journal is/are 09578765, 15737888.

Impact Score: 3.20 h-Index: 71 SJR: 0.878 Overall Ranking: 5912


47. European Policy Analysis


European Policy Analysis is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Health Policy (Q2); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of European Policy Analysis is 5984. ISSN of this journal is/are 23806567.

Impact Score: 3.13 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.871 Overall Ranking: 5984


48. 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 6253. ISSN of this journal is/are 1474774X, 14747731.

Impact Score: 2.35 h-Index: 59 SJR: 0.846 Overall Ranking: 6253


49. Publius


Publius is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Publius is 6469. ISSN of this journal is/are 17477107, 00485950.

Impact Score: 2.11 h-Index: 52 SJR: 0.827 Overall Ranking: 6469


50. 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 6569. ISSN of this journal is/are 9578234.

Impact Score: 2.41 h-Index: 75 SJR: 0.818 Overall Ranking: 6569


51. 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 6644. ISSN of this journal is/are 23812354, 23812346.

Impact Score: 3.69 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.812 Overall Ranking: 6644


52. Politics and Governance


Politics and Governance is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cogitatio Press. The overall rank of Politics and Governance is 6744. ISSN of this journal is/are 21832463.

Impact Score: 2.17 h-Index: 39 SJR: 0.804 Overall Ranking: 6744


53. Frontiers in Sustainable Cities


Frontiers in Sustainable Cities is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1); Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Q2). It is published by Frontiers Media SA. The overall rank of Frontiers in Sustainable Cities is 6780. ISSN of this journal is/are 26249634.

Impact Score: 2.39 h-Index: 29 SJR: 0.799 Overall Ranking: 6780


54. Policing


Policing is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Pathology and Forensic Medicine (Q1); Public Administration (Q1). It is published by Emerald Publishing. The overall rank of Policing is 7209. ISSN of this journal is/are 1363951X.

Impact Score: 2.60 h-Index: 62 SJR: 0.764 Overall Ranking: 7209


55. Frontiers in Political Science


Frontiers in Political Science is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Safety Research (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Frontiers Media SA. The overall rank of Frontiers in Political Science is 7271. ISSN of this journal is/are 26733145.

Impact Score: 1.85 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.759 Overall Ranking: 7271


56. 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); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Review of Policy Research is 7316. ISSN of this journal is/are 1541132X, 15411338.

Impact Score: 3.14 h-Index: 57 SJR: 0.756 Overall Ranking: 7316


57. Critical Policy Studies


Critical Policy Studies 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 Critical Policy Studies is 7523. ISSN of this journal is/are 19460171, 1946018X.

Impact Score: 3.79 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.741 Overall Ranking: 7523


58. Australian Journal of Public Administration


Australian Journal of Public Administration is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Australian Journal of Public Administration is 7533. ISSN of this journal is/are 14678500, 03136647.

Impact Score: 2.68 h-Index: 55 SJR: 0.74 Overall Ranking: 7533


59. Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences


Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Mechanical Engineering (Q1); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q2); Public Administration (Q2); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q2). It is published by Science Press. The overall rank of Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences is 7623. ISSN of this journal is/are 10003045.

Impact Score: 1.99 h-Index: 32 SJR: 0.734 Overall Ranking: 7623


60. Education Sciences


Education Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Education (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q2); Developmental and Educational Psychology (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 7676. ISSN of this journal is/are 22277102.

Impact Score: 3.74 h-Index: 68 SJR: 0.73 Overall Ranking: 7676


61. 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 7752. ISSN of this journal is/are 15324265, 01900692.

Impact Score: 2.89 h-Index: 61 SJR: 0.725 Overall Ranking: 7752


62. 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) (Q2); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Finance (Q2); Public Administration (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 7844. ISSN of this journal is/are 10963367, 19451814.

Impact Score: 4.02 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.719 Overall Ranking: 7844


63. 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); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Area Development and Policy is 8010. ISSN of this journal is/are 23792957.

Impact Score: 2.42 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.706 Overall Ranking: 8010


64. Public Administration and Development


Public Administration and Development is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Public Administration and Development is 8066. ISSN of this journal is/are 02712075, 1099162X.

Impact Score: 3.14 h-Index: 56 SJR: 0.703 Overall Ranking: 8066


65. 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 8265. ISSN of this journal is/are 20004508.

Impact Score: 2.41 h-Index: 30 SJR: 0.688 Overall Ranking: 8265


66. International Journal of Public Sector Management


International Journal of Public Sector Management is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); 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 8920. ISSN of this journal is/are 9513558.

Impact Score: 3.49 h-Index: 71 SJR: 0.646 Overall Ranking: 8920


67. Journal of Education and Work


Journal of Education and Work is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q2); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Brill Academic Publishers. The overall rank of Journal of Education and Work is 8987. ISSN of this journal is/are 13639080, 14699435.

Impact Score: 2.08 h-Index: 47 SJR: 0.642 Overall Ranking: 8987


68. 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 Routledge. The overall rank of Public Money and Management is 8991. ISSN of this journal is/are 14679302, 09540962.

Impact Score: 2.56 h-Index: 61 SJR: 0.642 Overall Ranking: 8991


69. Data and Policy


Data and Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Artificial Intelligence (Q2); Computer Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Data and Policy is 9305. ISSN of this journal is/are 26323249.

Impact Score: 2.93 h-Index: 15 SJR: 0.622 Overall Ranking: 9305


70. Administrative Theory and Praxis


Administrative Theory and Praxis is a journal covering the categories related to Business and International Management (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 Administrative Theory and Praxis is 9317. ISSN of this journal is/are 19490461, 10841806.

Impact Score: 2.67 h-Index: 21 SJR: 0.621 Overall Ranking: 9317


71. European Journal of Social Security


European Journal of Social Security is a journal covering the categories related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Public Administration (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of European Journal of Social Security is 9326. ISSN of this journal is/are 23992948, 13882627.

Impact Score: 2.20 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.621 Overall Ranking: 9326


72. 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 9435. ISSN of this journal is/are 14791854, 14723891.

Impact Score: 3.53 h-Index: 46 SJR: 0.615 Overall Ranking: 9435


73. Journal of Human Rights, Culture and Legal System


Journal of Human Rights, Culture and Legal System is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Lembaga Contrarius Indonesia. The overall rank of Journal of Human Rights, Culture and Legal System is 9581. ISSN of this journal is/are 28072812, 28072979.

Impact Score: 3.35 h-Index: 11 SJR: 0.605 Overall Ranking: 9581


74. 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 9689. ISSN of this journal is/are 14657287, 10743529.

Impact Score: 2.43 h-Index: 62 SJR: 0.599 Overall Ranking: 9689


75. 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 9750. ISSN of this journal is/are 17506166.

Impact Score: 4.00 h-Index: 50 SJR: 0.596 Overall Ranking: 9750


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 9875. ISSN of this journal is/are 15350118, 21506930.

Impact Score: 3.14 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.588 Overall Ranking: 9875


77. 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 10104. ISSN of this journal is/are 19444079.

Impact Score: 2.82 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.575 Overall Ranking: 10104


78. 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 10124. ISSN of this journal is/are 1930826.

Impact Score: 1.29 h-Index: 35 SJR: 0.574 Overall Ranking: 10124


79. Global Public Policy and Governance


Global Public Policy and Governance is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Global Public Policy and Governance is 10184. ISSN of this journal is/are 27306305, 27306291.

Impact Score: 2.18 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.571 Overall Ranking: 10184


80. Bestuur


Bestuur is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2); Public Administration (Q2); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Sebelas Maret University Faculty of Law. The overall rank of Bestuur is 10271. ISSN of this journal is/are 27224708, 23023783.

Impact Score: 3.85 h-Index: 12 SJR: 0.566 Overall Ranking: 10271


81. 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 10478. ISSN of this journal is/are 23276665, 23276673.

Impact Score: 2.20 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.555 Overall Ranking: 10478


82. Teaching Public Administration


Teaching Public Administration is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Teaching Public Administration is 10708. ISSN of this journal is/are 01447394, 20478720.

Impact Score: 3.06 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.544 Overall Ranking: 10708


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 10789. ISSN of this journal is/are 17516242, 17516234.

Impact Score: 3.05 h-Index: 21 SJR: 0.539 Overall Ranking: 10789


84. Presidential Studies Quarterly


Presidential Studies Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to History (Q1); Public Administration (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Center for the Study of the Presidency. The overall rank of Presidential Studies Quarterly is 10977. ISSN of this journal is/are 3604918.

Impact Score: 0.68 h-Index: 38 SJR: 0.53 Overall Ranking: 10977


85. Canadian Public Policy/ Analyse de Politiques


Canadian Public Policy/ Analyse de Politiques is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by University of Toronto Press. The overall rank of Canadian Public Policy/ Analyse de Politiques is 11149. ISSN of this journal is/are 3170861.

Impact Score: 1.34 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.521 Overall Ranking: 11149


86. 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 11255. ISSN of this journal is/are 15580989, 10999922.

Impact Score: 2.21 h-Index: 32 SJR: 0.517 Overall Ranking: 11255


87. Journal of Data and Information Science


Journal of Data and Information Science is a journal covering the categories related to Information Systems and Management (Q2); Library and Information Sciences (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by De Gruyter Open Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Data and Information Science is 11313. ISSN of this journal is/are 2096157X.

Impact Score: 1.90 h-Index: 20 SJR: 0.514 Overall Ranking: 11313


88. Journal of Money Laundering Control


Journal of Money Laundering Control is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Money Laundering Control is 11571. ISSN of this journal is/are 17587808, 13685201.

Impact Score: 2.84 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.501 Overall Ranking: 11571


89. 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 11951. ISSN of this journal is/are 2330314X, 23303131.

Impact Score: 1.66 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.481 Overall Ranking: 11951


90. Nonprofit Policy Forum


Nonprofit Policy Forum is a journal covering the categories related to Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Public Administration (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH. The overall rank of Nonprofit Policy Forum is 12168. ISSN of this journal is/are 21543348.

Impact Score: 1.25 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.472 Overall Ranking: 12168


91. 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 SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Information Polity is 12180. ISSN of this journal is/are 18758754, 15701255.

Impact Score: 1.58 h-Index: 46 SJR: 0.471 Overall Ranking: 12180


92. 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); Public Administration (Q2); Marketing (Q3). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences is 12415. ISSN of this journal is/are 19364490, 08250383.

Impact Score: 1.04 h-Index: 61 SJR: 0.459 Overall Ranking: 12415


93. Revista Espanola de la Transparencia


Revista Espanola de la Transparencia is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Communication (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Association of Professionals and Researchers of Transparency (ACREDITRA). The overall rank of Revista Espanola de la Transparencia is 12523. ISSN of this journal is/are 24442607.

Impact Score: 0.88 h-Index: 5 SJR: 0.455 Overall Ranking: 12523


94. Journal of Policy Studies


Journal of Policy Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q2). It is published by . The overall rank of Journal of Policy Studies is 12577. ISSN of this journal is/are 27999130, 28000714.

Impact Score: 1.08 h-Index: 6 SJR: 0.453 Overall Ranking: 12577


95. 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 12795. ISSN of this journal is/are 00084840, 17547121.

Impact Score: 1.62 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.442 Overall Ranking: 12795


96. International Journal of Organization Theory and Behavior


International Journal of Organization Theory and Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q2); Applied Psychology (Q3); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q3). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of International Journal of Organization Theory and Behavior is 12800. ISSN of this journal is/are 10934537.

Impact Score: 2.14 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.442 Overall Ranking: 12800


97. 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 12883. ISSN of this journal is/are 17598273, 17598281.

Impact Score: 1.42 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.439 Overall Ranking: 12883


98. New England Journal of Entrepreneurship


New England Journal of Entrepreneurship is a journal covering the categories related to Business and International Management (Q2); Public Administration (Q2); Accounting (Q3); Economics and Econometrics (Q3); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q3); Strategy and Management (Q3). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of New England Journal of Entrepreneurship is 12935. ISSN of this journal is/are 1550333X, 25748904.

Impact Score: 2.95 h-Index: 21 SJR: 0.437 Overall Ranking: 12935


99. 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 13324. ISSN of this journal is/are 23289643, 15236803.

Impact Score: 2.52 h-Index: 36 SJR: 0.421 Overall Ranking: 13324


100. Politics and the Life Sciences


Politics and the Life Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q2); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Politics and the Life Sciences is 13436. ISSN of this journal is/are 14715457, 07309384.

Impact Score: 1.84 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.416 Overall Ranking: 13436








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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