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Last Updated on June 27, 2025


Top Journals in Sociology and Political Science

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Sociology And Political Science, 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 Sociology and Political Science 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. Annual Review of Political Science


Annual Review of Political Science is a book series covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Annual Reviews Inc.. The overall rank of Annual Review of Political Science is 165. ISSN of this journal is/are 10942939, 15451577.

Impact Score: 10.49 h-Index: 138 SJR: 6.903 Overall Ranking: 165


3. American Journal of Political Science


American Journal of Political Science is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of American Journal of Political Science is 193. ISSN of this journal is/are 00925853, 15405907.

Impact Score: 8.73 h-Index: 215 SJR: 6.28 Overall Ranking: 193


4. Journal of Service Research


Journal of Service Research is a journal covering the categories related to Information Systems (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Service Research is 208. ISSN of this journal is/are 10946705, 15527379.

Impact Score: 11.35 h-Index: 156 SJR: 6.011 Overall Ranking: 208


5. American Political Science Review


American Political Science Review is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of American Political Science Review is 247. ISSN of this journal is/are 15375943, 00030554.

Impact Score: 7.18 h-Index: 215 SJR: 5.532 Overall Ranking: 247



6. Leadership Quarterly


Leadership Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Business and International Management (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Leadership Quarterly is 262. ISSN of this journal is/are 10489843.

Impact Score: 10.97 h-Index: 202 SJR: 5.393 Overall Ranking: 262


7. Annual Review of Sociology


Annual Review of Sociology is a book series covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Annual Reviews Inc.. The overall rank of Annual Review of Sociology is 272. ISSN of this journal is/are 03600572, 15452115.

Impact Score: 9.74 h-Index: 216 SJR: 5.262 Overall Ranking: 272


8. International Organization


International Organization is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of International Organization is 296. ISSN of this journal is/are 15315088, 00208183.

Impact Score: 5.05 h-Index: 168 SJR: 4.977 Overall Ranking: 296


9. Political Analysis


Political Analysis is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Political Analysis is 366. ISSN of this journal is/are 10471987, 14764989.

Impact Score: 7.25 h-Index: 89 SJR: 4.353 Overall Ranking: 366



10. American Sociological Review


American Sociological Review is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by American Sociological Association. The overall rank of American Sociological Review is 382. ISSN of this journal is/are 00031224, 19398271.

Impact Score: 6.25 h-Index: 240 SJR: 4.203 Overall Ranking: 382


11. Comparative Political Studies


Comparative Political Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Comparative Political Studies is 386. ISSN of this journal is/are 15523829, 00104140.

Impact Score: 6.21 h-Index: 134 SJR: 4.169 Overall Ranking: 386


12. Sociological Methods and Research


Sociological Methods and Research is a journal covering the categories related to Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Sociological Methods and Research is 407. ISSN of this journal is/are 00491241, 15528294.

Impact Score: 6.30 h-Index: 100 SJR: 4.064 Overall Ranking: 407


13. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology


Journal of Personality and Social Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Social Psychology (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Journal of Personality and Social Psychology is 456. ISSN of this journal is/are 223514.

Impact Score: 7.46 h-Index: 447 SJR: 3.865 Overall Ranking: 456



14. Journal of Organizational Behavior


Journal of Organizational Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Organizational Behavior is 458. ISSN of this journal is/are 10991379, 08943796.

Impact Score: 8.35 h-Index: 230 SJR: 3.862 Overall Ranking: 458


15. World Politics


World Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Johns Hopkins University Press. The overall rank of World Politics is 470. ISSN of this journal is/are 00438871, 10863338.

Impact Score: 3.95 h-Index: 132 SJR: 3.81 Overall Ranking: 470


16. British Journal of Political Science


British Journal of Political Science is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of British Journal of Political Science is 525. ISSN of this journal is/are 00071234, 14692112.

Impact Score: 5.64 h-Index: 121 SJR: 3.563 Overall Ranking: 525


17. 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


18. Journal of Politics


Journal of Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by University of Chicago Press. The overall rank of Journal of Politics is 559. ISSN of this journal is/are 14682508, 00223816.

Impact Score: 4.35 h-Index: 155 SJR: 3.428 Overall Ranking: 559


19. European Journal of Political Research


European Journal of Political Research is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of European Journal of Political Research is 578. ISSN of this journal is/are 03044130, 14756765.

Impact Score: 6.41 h-Index: 127 SJR: 3.377 Overall Ranking: 578


20. Structural Equation Modeling


Structural Equation Modeling is a journal covering the categories related to Decision Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Modeling and Simulation (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Psychology Press Ltd. The overall rank of Structural Equation Modeling is 603. ISSN of this journal is/are 15328007, 10705511.

Impact Score: 3.46 h-Index: 132 SJR: 3.321 Overall Ranking: 603


21. Political Behavior


Political Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Political Behavior is 706. ISSN of this journal is/are 01909320, 15736687.

Impact Score: 5.91 h-Index: 95 SJR: 3.021 Overall Ranking: 706


22. 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


23. Work and Occupations


Work and Occupations is a journal covering the categories related to Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Work and Occupations is 752. ISSN of this journal is/are 07308884, 15528464.

Impact Score: 5.36 h-Index: 84 SJR: 2.918 Overall Ranking: 752


24. Government Information Quarterly


Government Information Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to E-learning (Q1); Law (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Government Information Quarterly is 783. ISSN of this journal is/are 0740624X.

Impact Score: 13.23 h-Index: 144 SJR: 2.861 Overall Ranking: 783


25. American Journal of Sociology


American Journal of Sociology is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by University of Chicago. The overall rank of American Journal of Sociology is 808. ISSN of this journal is/are 00029602, 15375390.

Impact Score: 3.38 h-Index: 214 SJR: 2.811 Overall Ranking: 808


26. Journal of Democracy


Journal of Democracy is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Johns Hopkins University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Democracy is 809. ISSN of this journal is/are 10455736, 10863214.

Impact Score: 5.79 h-Index: 111 SJR: 2.811 Overall Ranking: 809


27. International Journal of Press/Politics


International Journal of Press/Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of International Journal of Press/Politics is 833. ISSN of this journal is/are 19401612, 19401620.

Impact Score: 8.82 h-Index: 87 SJR: 2.748 Overall Ranking: 833


28. Political Science Research and Methods


Political Science Research and Methods is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Political Science Research and Methods is 844. ISSN of this journal is/are 20498470, 20498489.

Impact Score: 3.61 h-Index: 35 SJR: 2.724 Overall Ranking: 844


29. Environmental Politics


Environmental Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Environmental Politics is 854. ISSN of this journal is/are 9644016.

Impact Score: 7.15 h-Index: 98 SJR: 2.7 Overall Ranking: 854


30. Technology in Society


Technology in Society is a journal covering the categories related to Business and International Management (Q1); Education (Q1); Human Factors and Ergonomics (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Technology in Society is 920. ISSN of this journal is/are 0160791X.

Impact Score: 15.82 h-Index: 112 SJR: 2.559 Overall Ranking: 920


31. Sociological Theory


Sociological Theory is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Sociological Theory is 935. ISSN of this journal is/are 07352751, 14679558.

Impact Score: 5.32 h-Index: 94 SJR: 2.527 Overall Ranking: 935


32. Critical Perspectives on Accounting


Critical Perspectives on Accounting is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Finance (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Academic Press. The overall rank of Critical Perspectives on Accounting is 1006. ISSN of this journal is/are 10452354, 10959955.

Impact Score: 6.62 h-Index: 91 SJR: 2.426 Overall Ranking: 1006


33. Social Issues and Policy Review


Social Issues and Policy Review is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Social Issues and Policy Review is 1021. ISSN of this journal is/are 17512409, 17512395.

Impact Score: 6.73 h-Index: 53 SJR: 2.407 Overall Ranking: 1021


34. New Media and Society


New Media and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of New Media and Society is 1027. ISSN of this journal is/are 14614448, 14617315.

Impact Score: 8.02 h-Index: 160 SJR: 2.4 Overall Ranking: 1027


35. 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


36. Resources Policy


Resources Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Law (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Resources Policy is 1040. ISSN of this journal is/are 3014207.

Impact Score: 12.43 h-Index: 138 SJR: 2.381 Overall Ranking: 1040


37. International Security


International Security is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by . The overall rank of International Security is 1047. ISSN of this journal is/are 15314804, 01622889.

Impact Score: 5.59 h-Index: 128 SJR: 2.371 Overall Ranking: 1047


38. Food Policy


Food Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Food Science (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Food Policy is 1072. ISSN of this journal is/are 3069192.

Impact Score: 6.92 h-Index: 145 SJR: 2.335 Overall Ranking: 1072


39. Gender and Society


Gender and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Gender and Society is 1134. ISSN of this journal is/are 08912432, 15523977.

Impact Score: 4.21 h-Index: 132 SJR: 2.272 Overall Ranking: 1134


40. 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


41. Party Politics


Party Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Party Politics is 1216. ISSN of this journal is/are 13540688, 14603683.

Impact Score: 4.07 h-Index: 92 SJR: 2.186 Overall Ranking: 1216


42. Social Problems


Social Problems is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Social Problems is 1227. ISSN of this journal is/are 15338533, 00377791.

Impact Score: 4.39 h-Index: 117 SJR: 2.177 Overall Ranking: 1227


43. Political Communication


Political Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Political Communication is 1231. ISSN of this journal is/are 10584609, 10917675.

Impact Score: 7.03 h-Index: 114 SJR: 2.173 Overall Ranking: 1231


44. World Development


World Development is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of World Development is 1244. ISSN of this journal is/are 0305750X, 18735991.

Impact Score: 5.72 h-Index: 233 SJR: 2.161 Overall Ranking: 1244


45. Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society


Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society is 1263. ISSN of this journal is/are 17521386, 17521378.

Impact Score: 5.19 h-Index: 78 SJR: 2.144 Overall Ranking: 1263


46. Journal of Conflict Resolution


Journal of Conflict Resolution is a journal covering the categories related to Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Conflict Resolution is 1269. ISSN of this journal is/are 220027.

Impact Score: 3.16 h-Index: 131 SJR: 2.138 Overall Ranking: 1269


47. Accounting, Organizations and Society


Accounting, Organizations and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Accounting, Organizations and Society is 1292. ISSN of this journal is/are 3613682.

Impact Score: 4.67 h-Index: 164 SJR: 2.118 Overall Ranking: 1292


48. Work, Employment and Society


Work, Employment and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Work, Employment and Society is 1297. ISSN of this journal is/are 14698722, 09500170.

Impact Score: 5.59 h-Index: 104 SJR: 2.115 Overall Ranking: 1297


49. Internet Research


Internet Research is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Internet Research is 1304. ISSN of this journal is/are 10662243.

Impact Score: 9.16 h-Index: 118 SJR: 2.11 Overall Ranking: 1304


50. 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


51. 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


52. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology


Journal of Experimental Social Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Social Psychology (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Academic Press Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Experimental Social Psychology is 1351. ISSN of this journal is/are 00221031, 10960465.

Impact Score: 3.99 h-Index: 180 SJR: 2.065 Overall Ranking: 1351


53. 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


54. Political Psychology


Political Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Political Psychology is 1372. ISSN of this journal is/are 0162895X, 14679221.

Impact Score: 5.30 h-Index: 125 SJR: 2.047 Overall Ranking: 1372


55. Review of International Political Economy


Review of International Political Economy is a journal covering the categories related to Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Review of International Political Economy is 1415. ISSN of this journal is/are 09692290, 14664526.

Impact Score: 6.14 h-Index: 92 SJR: 2.01 Overall Ranking: 1415


56. Journals of Gerontology - Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences


Journals of Gerontology - Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q1); Gerontology (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Gerontological Society of America. The overall rank of Journals of Gerontology - Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences is 1441. ISSN of this journal is/are 10795014, 17585368.

Impact Score: 3.82 h-Index: 186 SJR: 1.995 Overall Ranking: 1441


57. Group Processes and Intergroup Relations


Group Processes and Intergroup Relations is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Group Processes and Intergroup Relations is 1450. ISSN of this journal is/are 14617188, 13684302.

Impact Score: 4.59 h-Index: 97 SJR: 1.99 Overall Ranking: 1450


58. Politics and Society


Politics and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Politics and Society is 1472. ISSN of this journal is/are 00323292, 15527514.

Impact Score: 4.30 h-Index: 84 SJR: 1.973 Overall Ranking: 1472


59. Political Studies


Political Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Political Studies is 1488. ISSN of this journal is/are 00323217, 14679248.

Impact Score: 5.13 h-Index: 110 SJR: 1.967 Overall Ranking: 1488


60. Sociology of Education


Sociology of Education is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Sociology of Education is 1490. ISSN of this journal is/are 00380407, 19398573.

Impact Score: 3.49 h-Index: 116 SJR: 1.965 Overall Ranking: 1490


61. Socio-Economic Review


Socio-Economic Review is a journal covering the categories related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Socio-Economic Review is 1518. ISSN of this journal is/are 14751461.

Impact Score: 3.33 h-Index: 80 SJR: 1.947 Overall Ranking: 1518


62. Journal of Peace Research


Journal of Peace Research is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Safety Research (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Peace Research is 1529. ISSN of this journal is/are 223433.

Impact Score: 4.07 h-Index: 127 SJR: 1.941 Overall Ranking: 1529


63. Educational Technology and Society


Educational Technology and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); E-learning (Q1); Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by International Forum of Educational Technology and Society,National Taiwan Normal University. The overall rank of Educational Technology and Society is 1557. ISSN of this journal is/are 11763647, 14364522.

Impact Score: 9.13 h-Index: 117 SJR: 1.924 Overall Ranking: 1557


64. European Journal of International Relations


European Journal of International Relations is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of European Journal of International Relations is 1590. ISSN of this journal is/are 13540661.

Impact Score: 3.85 h-Index: 107 SJR: 1.892 Overall Ranking: 1590


65. Cities


Cities is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Cities is 1675. ISSN of this journal is/are 2642751.

Impact Score: 7.82 h-Index: 141 SJR: 1.839 Overall Ranking: 1675


66. Quarterly Journal of Political Science


Quarterly Journal of Political Science is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Now Publishers Inc. The overall rank of Quarterly Journal of Political Science is 1699. ISSN of this journal is/are 15540634, 15540626.

Impact Score: 1.94 h-Index: 46 SJR: 1.828 Overall Ranking: 1699


67. Legislative Studies Quarterly


Legislative Studies Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Legislative Studies Quarterly is 1720. ISSN of this journal is/are 03629805, 19399162.

Impact Score: 3.29 h-Index: 66 SJR: 1.812 Overall Ranking: 1720


68. Journal of Rural Studies


Journal of Rural Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Forestry (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Rural Studies is 1793. ISSN of this journal is/are 7430167.

Impact Score: 6.68 h-Index: 146 SJR: 1.763 Overall Ranking: 1793


69. Public Opinion Quarterly


Public Opinion Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); History (Q1); History and Philosophy of Science (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Public Opinion Quarterly is 1863. ISSN of this journal is/are 0033362X, 15375331.

Impact Score: 2.79 h-Index: 124 SJR: 1.721 Overall Ranking: 1863


70. Media, Culture and Society


Media, Culture and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Media, Culture and Society is 1873. ISSN of this journal is/are 01634437, 14603675.

Impact Score: 4.68 h-Index: 93 SJR: 1.716 Overall Ranking: 1873


71. Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health


Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health is a journal covering the categories related to Obstetrics and Gynecology (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health is 1905. ISSN of this journal is/are 15386341.

Impact Score: 3.93 h-Index: 101 SJR: 1.704 Overall Ranking: 1905


72. Comparative Migration Studies


Comparative Migration Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Demography (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Law (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty (Q1). It is published by SpringerOpen. The overall rank of Comparative Migration Studies is 1926. ISSN of this journal is/are 2214594X.

Impact Score: 3.88 h-Index: 39 SJR: 1.693 Overall Ranking: 1926


73. Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies


Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Business and International Management (Q1); Management Science and Operations Research (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies is 1942. ISSN of this journal is/are 19397089, 15480518.

Impact Score: 7.14 h-Index: 66 SJR: 1.687 Overall Ranking: 1942


74. International Affairs


International Affairs is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of International Affairs is 1995. ISSN of this journal is/are 14682346, 00205850.

Impact Score: 4.15 h-Index: 104 SJR: 1.667 Overall Ranking: 1995


75. European Political Science Review


European Political Science Review is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of European Political Science Review is 2008. ISSN of this journal is/are 17557739, 17557747.

Impact Score: 3.15 h-Index: 54 SJR: 1.661 Overall Ranking: 2008


76. Journal of Language and Social Psychology


Journal of Language and Social Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Language and Social Psychology is 2149. ISSN of this journal is/are 15526526, 0261927X.

Impact Score: 3.13 h-Index: 68 SJR: 1.593 Overall Ranking: 2149


77. Theory and Research in Social Education


Theory and Research in Social Education is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Theory and Research in Social Education is 2180. ISSN of this journal is/are 00933104, 21631654.

Impact Score: 3.05 h-Index: 52 SJR: 1.58 Overall Ranking: 2180


78. Social Forces


Social Forces is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); History (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Social Forces is 2216. ISSN of this journal is/are 15347605, 00377732.

Impact Score: 3.27 h-Index: 158 SJR: 1.566 Overall Ranking: 2216


79. Early Childhood Research Quarterly


Early Childhood Research Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Early Childhood Research Quarterly is 2217. ISSN of this journal is/are 8852006.

Impact Score: 3.94 h-Index: 125 SJR: 1.565 Overall Ranking: 2217


80. 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


81. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis


Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis is 2234. ISSN of this journal is/are 19383703, 00218855.

Impact Score: 3.76 h-Index: 93 SJR: 1.557 Overall Ranking: 2234


82. Journal of Consumer Culture


Journal of Consumer Culture is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Business and International Management (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Marketing (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Consumer Culture is 2276. ISSN of this journal is/are 14695405, 17412900.

Impact Score: 3.86 h-Index: 71 SJR: 1.54 Overall Ranking: 2276


83. Theory, Culture and Society


Theory, Culture and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Theory, Culture and Society is 2299. ISSN of this journal is/are 02632764, 14603616.

Impact Score: 3.15 h-Index: 136 SJR: 1.531 Overall Ranking: 2299


84. Security Dialogue


Security Dialogue is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Security Dialogue is 2302. ISSN of this journal is/are 9670106.

Impact Score: 3.11 h-Index: 91 SJR: 1.53 Overall Ranking: 2302


85. Journal of Migration and Health


Journal of Migration and Health is a journal covering the categories related to Demography (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of Migration and Health is 2304. ISSN of this journal is/are 26666235.

Impact Score: 3.48 h-Index: 21 SJR: 1.529 Overall Ranking: 2304


86. Political Geography


Political Geography is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); History (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Political Geography is 2320. ISSN of this journal is/are 9626298.

Impact Score: 4.09 h-Index: 120 SJR: 1.524 Overall Ranking: 2320


87. Population and Development Review


Population and Development Review is a journal covering the categories related to Demography (Q1); Development (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Population and Development Review is 2325. ISSN of this journal is/are 17284457, 00987921.

Impact Score: 3.77 h-Index: 122 SJR: 1.522 Overall Ranking: 2325


88. International Studies Quarterly


International Studies Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of International Studies Quarterly is 2336. ISSN of this journal is/are 14682478, 00208833.

Impact Score: 2.97 h-Index: 126 SJR: 1.518 Overall Ranking: 2336


89. European Sociological Review


European Sociological Review is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of European Sociological Review is 2345. ISSN of this journal is/are 02667215, 14682672.

Impact Score: 3.45 h-Index: 115 SJR: 1.515 Overall Ranking: 2345


90. Sustainability Science


Sustainability Science is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Global and Planetary Change (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Sustainability Science is 2348. ISSN of this journal is/are 18624065, 18624057.

Impact Score: 5.47 h-Index: 96 SJR: 1.515 Overall Ranking: 2348


91. Journal of Experimental Political Science


Journal of Experimental Political Science is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Experimental Political Science is 2369. ISSN of this journal is/are 20522630, 20522649.

Impact Score: 3.40 h-Index: 27 SJR: 1.506 Overall Ranking: 2369


92. Journal of Political Philosophy


Journal of Political Philosophy is a journal covering the categories related to Philosophy (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Political Philosophy is 2380. ISSN of this journal is/are 14679760, 09638016.

Impact Score: 3.87 h-Index: 80 SJR: 1.501 Overall Ranking: 2380


93. Sociology


Sociology is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Sociology is 2397. ISSN of this journal is/are 00380385, 14698684.

Impact Score: 4.20 h-Index: 138 SJR: 1.497 Overall Ranking: 2397


94. Housing Studies


Housing Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Housing Studies is 2400. ISSN of this journal is/are 14661810, 02673037.

Impact Score: 5.09 h-Index: 95 SJR: 1.496 Overall Ranking: 2400


95. Review of International Studies


Review of International Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Review of International Studies is 2484. ISSN of this journal is/are 14699044, 02602105.

Impact Score: 4.43 h-Index: 92 SJR: 1.47 Overall Ranking: 2484


96. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology


Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Social Psychology (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology is 2492. ISSN of this journal is/are 10999809, 19390106.

Impact Score: 3.28 h-Index: 106 SJR: 1.467 Overall Ranking: 2492


97. Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities


Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities is 2507. ISSN of this journal is/are 21968837, 21973792.

Impact Score: 3.90 h-Index: 56 SJR: 1.46 Overall Ranking: 2507


98. Health and Place


Health and Place is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Health and Place is 2516. ISSN of this journal is/are 18732054, 13538292.

Impact Score: 4.65 h-Index: 144 SJR: 1.456 Overall Ranking: 2516


99. Revista de Investigacoes Constitucionais


Revista de Investigacoes Constitucionais is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Universidade Federal do Parana. The overall rank of Revista de Investigacoes Constitucionais is 2554. ISSN of this journal is/are 23595639.

Impact Score: 1.42 h-Index: 12 SJR: 1.445 Overall Ranking: 2554


100. Sociological Methodology


Sociological Methodology is a journal covering the categories related to Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Sociological Methodology is 2567. ISSN of this journal is/are 14679531, 00811750.

Impact Score: 2.96 h-Index: 66 SJR: 1.44 Overall Ranking: 2567








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Sociology and Political Science 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 Sociology and Political Science


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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