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Last Updated on June 19, 2023


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

Impact Score: 12.87 h-Index: 201 SJR: 16.555 Overall Ranking: 22



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 512. ISSN of this journal is/are 14779803, 10531858.

Impact Score: 5.47 h-Index: 129 SJR: 3.337 Overall Ranking: 512


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 517. ISSN of this journal is/are 00333352, 15406210.

Impact Score: 8.30 h-Index: 163 SJR: 3.311 Overall Ranking: 517


4. 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 757. ISSN of this journal is/are 20531680.

Impact Score: 2.27 h-Index: 31 SJR: 2.704 Overall Ranking: 757


5. 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 992. ISSN of this journal is/are 14494035.

Impact Score: 10.46 h-Index: 49 SJR: 2.370 Overall Ranking: 992



6. 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 1039. ISSN of this journal is/are 0734371X.

Impact Score: 6.75 h-Index: 54 SJR: 2.303 Overall Ranking: 1039


7. 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 1099. ISSN of this journal is/are 23984910, 23984929.

Impact Score: 2.88 h-Index: 15 SJR: 2.218 Overall Ranking: 1099


8. Public Management Review


Public Management Review is a journal covering the categories related to Management Information Systems (Q1); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q1); Public Administration (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Public Management Review is 1135. ISSN of this journal is/are 14719037.

Impact Score: 6.54 h-Index: 87 SJR: 2.157 Overall Ranking: 1135


9. 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 1188. ISSN of this journal is/are 02768739, 15206688.

Impact Score: 2.20 h-Index: 95 SJR: 2.111 Overall Ranking: 1188



10. 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 1352. ISSN of this journal is/are 0190292X, 15410072.

Impact Score: 4.31 h-Index: 81 SJR: 1.970 Overall Ranking: 1352


11. Journal of European Public Policy


Journal of European Public Policy 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 European Public Policy is 1411. ISSN of this journal is/are 14664429, 13501763.

Impact Score: 4.49 h-Index: 123 SJR: 1.922 Overall Ranking: 1411


12. 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 1454. ISSN of this journal is/are 0013161X, 15523519.

Impact Score: 4.98 h-Index: 91 SJR: 1.886 Overall Ranking: 1454


13. 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 1648. ISSN of this journal is/are 15523357, 02750740.

Impact Score: 6.25 h-Index: 69 SJR: 1.745 Overall Ranking: 1648



14. 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 1660. ISSN of this journal is/are 17459133, 15386473.

Impact Score: 4.99 h-Index: 42 SJR: 1.737 Overall Ranking: 1660


15. 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 1761. ISSN of this journal is/are 25741292.

Impact Score: 7.00 h-Index: 18 SJR: 1.678 Overall Ranking: 1761


16. 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 2012. ISSN of this journal is/are 14679299, 00333298.

Impact Score: 4.61 h-Index: 105 SJR: 1.561 Overall Ranking: 2012


17. 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 2271. ISSN of this journal is/are 17485983, 17485991.

Impact Score: 3.64 h-Index: 54 SJR: 1.449 Overall Ranking: 2271


18. 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 2357. ISSN of this journal is/are 0017257X, 14777053.

Impact Score: 3.51 h-Index: 58 SJR: 1.410 Overall Ranking: 2357


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 2705. ISSN of this journal is/are 09521895, 14680491.

Impact Score: 3.40 h-Index: 88 SJR: 1.305 Overall Ranking: 2705


20. 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 2734. ISSN of this journal is/are 03055736, 14708442.

Impact Score: 5.29 h-Index: 61 SJR: 1.295 Overall Ranking: 2734


21. 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 2849. ISSN of this journal is/are 23727330, 23727322.

Impact Score: 4.37 h-Index: 31 SJR: 1.263 Overall Ranking: 2849


22. 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 2876. ISSN of this journal is/are 00322687, 15730891.

Impact Score: 5.04 h-Index: 67 SJR: 1.256 Overall Ranking: 2876


23. 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 2883. ISSN of this journal is/are 23996552, 23996544.

Impact Score: 3.03 h-Index: 79 SJR: 1.253 Overall Ranking: 2883


24. 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 2926. ISSN of this journal is/are 19442866.

Impact Score: 5.62 h-Index: 38 SJR: 1.240 Overall Ranking: 2926


25. 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 2929. ISSN of this journal is/are 00953997, 15523039.

Impact Score: 2.63 h-Index: 72 SJR: 1.238 Overall Ranking: 2929


26. 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 3064. ISSN of this journal is/are 14784491.

Impact Score: 4.58 h-Index: 74 SJR: 1.203 Overall Ranking: 3064


27. 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 3065. ISSN of this journal is/are 15593169, 10967494.

Impact Score: 3.46 h-Index: 53 SJR: 1.203 Overall Ranking: 3065


28. 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 3092. ISSN of this journal is/are 15540170, 02681102.

Impact Score: 6.35 h-Index: 46 SJR: 1.196 Overall Ranking: 3092


29. 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 (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Administrative Theory and Praxis is 3526. ISSN of this journal is/are 19490461, 10841806.

Impact Score: 4.75 h-Index: 14 SJR: 1.112 Overall Ranking: 3526


30. 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 3547. ISSN of this journal is/are 15309576.

Impact Score: 3.47 h-Index: 33 SJR: 1.109 Overall Ranking: 3547


31. 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 3741. ISSN of this journal is/are 21522812, 21945888.

Impact Score: 3.00 h-Index: 13 SJR: 1.072 Overall Ranking: 3741


32. 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 3742. ISSN of this journal is/are 14699508, 1360080X.

Impact Score: 3.28 h-Index: 50 SJR: 1.072 Overall Ranking: 3742


33. 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 3864. ISSN of this journal is/are 03170861.

Impact Score: 3.52 h-Index: 38 SJR: 1.054 Overall Ranking: 3864


34. 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 3889. ISSN of this journal is/are 00910260.

Impact Score: 4.23 h-Index: 50 SJR: 1.051 Overall Ranking: 3889


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 BV. The overall rank of Journal of Urban Management is 4018. ISSN of this journal is/are 25890360, 22265856.

Impact Score: 6.14 h-Index: 24 SJR: 1.032 Overall Ranking: 4018


36. Globalizations


Globalizations is a journal covering the categories related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Globalizations is 4229. ISSN of this journal is/are 1474774X, 14747731.

Impact Score: 2.86 h-Index: 48 SJR: 0.997 Overall Ranking: 4229


37. 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 4259. ISSN of this journal is/are 00208523, 14617226.

Impact Score: 3.31 h-Index: 65 SJR: 0.993 Overall Ranking: 4259


38. 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 4264. ISSN of this journal is/are 19331681, 1933169X.

Impact Score: 3.63 h-Index: 46 SJR: 0.992 Overall Ranking: 4264


39. European Policy Analysis


European Policy Analysis is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Public Administration (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of European Policy Analysis is 4313. ISSN of this journal is/are 23806567.

Impact Score: 5.17 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.985 Overall Ranking: 4313


40. 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 4385. ISSN of this journal is/are 09578234.

Impact Score: 2.26 h-Index: 66 SJR: 0.975 Overall Ranking: 4385


41. 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 4682. ISSN of this journal is/are 01445596, 14679515.

Impact Score: 4.08 h-Index: 70 SJR: 0.937 Overall Ranking: 4682


42. 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 4823. ISSN of this journal is/are 23792957.

Impact Score: 3.11 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.919 Overall Ranking: 4823


43. 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 4856. ISSN of this journal is/are 09520767, 17494192.

Impact Score: 6.10 h-Index: 44 SJR: 0.916 Overall Ranking: 4856


44. 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 5007. ISSN of this journal is/are 09578765, 15737888.

Impact Score: 3.04 h-Index: 60 SJR: 0.898 Overall Ranking: 5007


45. 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 5018. ISSN of this journal is/are 13876988, 15725448.

Impact Score: 4.12 h-Index: 31 SJR: 0.897 Overall Ranking: 5018


46. 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 5098. ISSN of this journal is/are 14697823, 00472794.

Impact Score: 2.22 h-Index: 74 SJR: 0.887 Overall Ranking: 5098


47. 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 5349. ISSN of this journal is/are 1062726X, 1532754X.

Impact Score: 2.38 h-Index: 59 SJR: 0.861 Overall Ranking: 5349


48. 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); Finance (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (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 5582. ISSN of this journal is/are 10963367, 19451814.

Impact Score: 4.46 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.838 Overall Ranking: 5582


49. Risk, Hazards and Crisis in Public Policy


Risk, Hazards and Crisis in Public Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1). It is published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.. The overall rank of Risk, Hazards and Crisis in Public Policy is 5585. ISSN of this journal is/are 19444079.

Impact Score: 4.38 h-Index: 15 SJR: 0.838 Overall Ranking: 5585


50. Journal of Chinese Governance


Journal of Chinese Governance is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Chinese Governance is 5798. ISSN of this journal is/are 23812354, 23812346.

Impact Score: 3.81 h-Index: 15 SJR: 0.816 Overall Ranking: 5798


51. Project Leadership and Society


Project Leadership and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd.. The overall rank of Project Leadership and Society is 6472. ISSN of this journal is/are 26667215.

Impact Score: 4.82 h-Index: 7 SJR: 0.754 Overall Ranking: 6472


52. Journal of Public Policy


Journal of Public Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Public Policy is 6489. ISSN of this journal is/are 14697815, 0143814X.

Impact Score: 2.29 h-Index: 54 SJR: 0.752 Overall Ranking: 6489


53. 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 6502. ISSN of this journal is/are 07419457.

Impact Score: 1.22 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.751 Overall Ranking: 6502


54. Contemporary Economic Policy


Contemporary Economic Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Contemporary Economic Policy is 6663. ISSN of this journal is/are 14657287, 10743529.

Impact Score: 1.56 h-Index: 56 SJR: 0.737 Overall Ranking: 6663


55. 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) (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Administration is 7187. ISSN of this journal is/are 17574331, 17574323.

Impact Score: 5.30 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.693 Overall Ranking: 7187


56. 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 7220. ISSN of this journal is/are 15324265, 01900692.

Impact Score: 2.44 h-Index: 52 SJR: 0.691 Overall Ranking: 7220


57. Review of Policy Research


Review of Policy Research is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (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 7376. ISSN of this journal is/are 1541132X, 15411338.

Impact Score: 2.14 h-Index: 52 SJR: 0.681 Overall Ranking: 7376


58. 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 7557. ISSN of this journal is/are 14679302, 09540962.

Impact Score: 2.44 h-Index: 55 SJR: 0.667 Overall Ranking: 7557


59. 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. The overall rank of Frontiers of Business Research in China is 7653. ISSN of this journal is/are 16737326, 16737431.

Impact Score: 5.47 h-Index: 18 SJR: 0.661 Overall Ranking: 7653


60. 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 7726. ISSN of this journal is/are 20004508.

Impact Score: 2.62 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.656 Overall Ranking: 7726


61. 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 7807. ISSN of this journal is/are 01930826.

Impact Score: 1.65 h-Index: 31 SJR: 0.651 Overall Ranking: 7807


62. 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 7877. ISSN of this journal is/are 09513558.

Impact Score: 2.86 h-Index: 65 SJR: 0.646 Overall Ranking: 7877


63. 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 8022. ISSN of this journal is/are 14678500, 03136647.

Impact Score: 2.44 h-Index: 48 SJR: 0.635 Overall Ranking: 8022


64. 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 8106. ISSN of this journal is/are 1363951X.

Impact Score: 1.99 h-Index: 55 SJR: 0.630 Overall Ranking: 8106


65. 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 MDPI AG. The overall rank of Education Sciences is 8505. ISSN of this journal is/are 22277102.

Impact Score: 3.66 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.605 Overall Ranking: 8505


66. 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 8545. ISSN of this journal is/are 21832463.

Impact Score: 2.05 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.603 Overall Ranking: 8545


67. 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 8548. ISSN of this journal is/are 19364490, 08250383.

Impact Score: 2.65 h-Index: 55 SJR: 0.602 Overall Ranking: 8548


68. 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 8690. ISSN of this journal is/are 03604918.

Impact Score: 1.01 h-Index: 10 SJR: 0.594 Overall Ranking: 8690


69. 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 de Gruyter. The overall rank of Nonprofit Policy Forum is 8752. ISSN of this journal is/are 21543348.

Impact Score: 1.40 h-Index: 14 SJR: 0.590 Overall Ranking: 8752


70. 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 8773. ISSN of this journal is/are 15350118, 21506930.

Impact Score: 2.95 h-Index: 20 SJR: 0.588 Overall Ranking: 8773


71. 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 8825. ISSN of this journal is/are 17506166.

Impact Score: 3.40 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.585 Overall Ranking: 8825


72. Asia and the Pacific Policy Studies


Asia and the Pacific Policy Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Public Administration (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Asia and the Pacific Policy Studies is 8829. ISSN of this journal is/are 20502680.

Impact Score: 1.65 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.584 Overall Ranking: 8829


73. Frontiers in Political Science


Frontiers in Political Science is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Public Administration (Q2); Safety Research (Q2). It is published by Frontiers Media S.A.. The overall rank of Frontiers in Political Science is 8930. ISSN of this journal is/are 26733145.

Impact Score: 2.54 h-Index: 10 SJR: 0.578 Overall Ranking: 8930


74. 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 8938. ISSN of this journal is/are 23289643, 15236803.

Impact Score: 2.21 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.578 Overall Ranking: 8938


75. Science and Public Policy


Science and Public Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Science and Public Policy is 9115. ISSN of this journal is/are 03023427, 14715430.

Impact Score: 2.52 h-Index: 75 SJR: 0.568 Overall Ranking: 9115


76. 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 9219. ISSN of this journal is/are 14791854, 14723891.

Impact Score: 4.15 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.562 Overall Ranking: 9219


77. 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 9268. ISSN of this journal is/are 13639080, 14699435.

Impact Score: 1.93 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.558 Overall Ranking: 9268


78. 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 (Q2). It is published by Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). The overall rank of Digital Government: Research and Practice is 9329. ISSN of this journal is/are 26390175.

Impact Score: 3.12 h-Index: 12 SJR: 0.554 Overall Ranking: 9329


79. 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 9344. ISSN of this journal is/are 23276665, 23276673.

Impact Score: 2.52 h-Index: 18 SJR: 0.553 Overall Ranking: 9344


80. 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 9583. ISSN of this journal is/are 02751100.

Impact Score: 1.17 h-Index: 36 SJR: 0.541 Overall Ranking: 9583


81. 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 9714. ISSN of this journal is/are 02712075, 1099162X.

Impact Score: 2.15 h-Index: 50 SJR: 0.535 Overall Ranking: 9714


82. Frontiers in Sustainable Cities


Frontiers in Sustainable Cities is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2); Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Q3). It is published by Frontiers Media S.A.. The overall rank of Frontiers in Sustainable Cities is 9875. ISSN of this journal is/are 26249634.

Impact Score: 2.68 h-Index: 13 SJR: 0.526 Overall Ranking: 9875


83. 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 10314. ISSN of this journal is/are 18758754, 15701255.

Impact Score: 1.67 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.501 Overall Ranking: 10314


84. Publius


Publius is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Publius is 10322. ISSN of this journal is/are 17477107, 00485950.

Impact Score: 1.98 h-Index: 44 SJR: 0.501 Overall Ranking: 10322


85. 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 10401. ISSN of this journal is/are 15580989, 10999922.

Impact Score: 1.44 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.496 Overall Ranking: 10401


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 10682. ISSN of this journal is/are 2330314X, 23303131.

Impact Score: 1.45 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.481 Overall Ranking: 10682


87. Administratie si Management Public


Administratie si Management Public is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Academy of Economic Studies from Bucharest. The overall rank of Administratie si Management Public is 10739. ISSN of this journal is/are 15839583, 25596489.

Impact Score: 3.05 h-Index: 18 SJR: 0.478 Overall Ranking: 10739


88. 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 11802. ISSN of this journal is/are 2096157X.

Impact Score: 1.59 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.431 Overall Ranking: 11802


89. 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 11936. ISSN of this journal is/are 19460171, 1946018X.

Impact Score: 1.69 h-Index: 36 SJR: 0.424 Overall Ranking: 11936


90. Public Works Management and Policy


Public Works Management and Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q2); Public Administration (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Public Works Management and Policy is 11970. ISSN of this journal is/are 1087724X.

Impact Score: 1.44 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.423 Overall Ranking: 11970


91. 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 12183. ISSN of this journal is/are 10934537.

Impact Score: 2.03 h-Index: 11 SJR: 0.413 Overall Ranking: 12183


92. 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 12218. ISSN of this journal is/are 01447394, 20478720.

Impact Score: 1.52 h-Index: 12 SJR: 0.412 Overall Ranking: 12218


93. Administrative Law Review


Administrative Law Review is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by American Bar Association. The overall rank of Administrative Law Review is 12313. ISSN of this journal is/are 00018368.

Impact Score: 0.00 h-Index: 31 SJR: 0.407 Overall Ranking: 12313


94. Rivista Italiana di Politiche Pubbliche


Rivista Italiana di Politiche Pubbliche is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Societa Editrice Il Mulino. The overall rank of Rivista Italiana di Politiche Pubbliche is 12681. ISSN of this journal is/are 17221137.

Impact Score: 1.28 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.392 Overall Ranking: 12681


95. 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 12787. ISSN of this journal is/are 19823134, 00347612.

Impact Score: 1.65 h-Index: 21 SJR: 0.388 Overall Ranking: 12787


96. Statistics and Public Policy


Statistics and Public Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q2); Applied Mathematics (Q3); Statistics and Probability (Q3); Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty (Q3). It is published by Taylor and Francis Inc.. The overall rank of Statistics and Public Policy is 12852. ISSN of this journal is/are 2330443X.

Impact Score: 2.25 h-Index: 13 SJR: 0.385 Overall Ranking: 12852


97. Revista de Ciencias Sociales


Revista de Ciencias Sociales is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q2); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Universidad del Zulia. The overall rank of Revista de Ciencias Sociales is 13081. ISSN of this journal is/are 13159518.

Impact Score: 1.85 h-Index: 18 SJR: 0.375 Overall Ranking: 13081


98. 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 13123. ISSN of this journal is/are 14715457, 07309384.

Impact Score: 1.19 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.373 Overall Ranking: 13123


99. Journal of Asian Public Policy


Journal of Asian Public Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q2); Public Administration (Q3). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Asian Public Policy is 13193. ISSN of this journal is/are 17516242, 17516234.

Impact Score: 1.42 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.370 Overall Ranking: 13193


100. International Social Security Review


International Social Security Review is a journal covering the categories related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2); Public Administration (Q3). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of International Social Security Review is 13322. ISSN of this journal is/are 0020871X, 1468246X.

Impact Score: 1.18 h-Index: 31 SJR: 0.365 Overall Ranking: 13322








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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