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Australian Journal of Political Science

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

1.52

h-Index

2024-2025

 44

Rank

2024-2025

 12063

SJR

2024-2025

 0.476

Note: The impact score or impact index 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.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Australian Journal of Political Science
Abbreviation Aust. J. Political Sci.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Sociology and Political Science (Q2)
h-index 44
Overall Rank/Ranking 12063
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.476
Impact Score 1.52
Publisher Routledge
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 1363030X, 10361146
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 1990-2025




About Australian Journal of Political Science


Australian Journal of Political Science is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Australian Journal of Political Science is 12063. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.476. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 44. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Australian Journal of Political Science journal is 1363030X, 10361146. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Australian Journal of Political Science is cited by a total of 142 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Australian Journal of Political Science Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Australian Journal of Political Science is 1.52, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Australian Journal of Political Science IF is decreased by a factor of 0.19 and approximate percentage change is -11.11% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Australian Journal of Political Science Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Australian Journal of Political Science is 1.52. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Australian Journal of Political Science. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.52
2023 1.71
2022 1.22
2021 1.01
2020 0.88
2019 0.91
2018 1.00
2017 0.81
2016 0.71
2015 1.53
2014 1.18

Australian Journal of Political Science h-index


  Table Setting

Australian Journal of Political Science has an h-index of 44. It means 44 articles of this journal have more than 44 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Australian Journal of Political Science ISSN


The ISSN of Australian Journal of Political Science is 1363030X, 10361146. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Australian Journal of Political Science Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Australian Journal of Political Science is 12063. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.476. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Australian Journal of Political Science by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.476
2023 0.453
2022 0.302
2021 0.383
2020 0.367
2019 0.423
2018 0.328
2017 0.274
2016 0.615
2015 0.527
2014 0.473

Ranking of Australian Journal of Political Science by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 12063
2023 11765
2022 15053
2021 12462
2020 12906
2019 11276
2018 12954
2017 14173
2016 7670
2015 8798
2014 9383

Australian Journal of Political Science Publisher


Table Setting

Australian Journal of Political Science is published by Routledge. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1990-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Australian Journal of Political Science is Aust. J. Political Sci.. This abbreviation ('Aust. J. Political Sci.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Australian Journal of Political Science


If your research field is/are related to Sociology and Political Science (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Australian Journal of Political Science?

Australian Journal of Political Science latest impact IF is 1.52. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.71 (2023) and 0.71 (2016), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.13 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Australian Journal of Political Science?

The Australian Journal of Political Science has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.476, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.615 in 2016 and the lowest being 0.274 in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Australian Journal of Political Science over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.13.


What's the latest h-index of the Australian Journal of Political Science?

The latest h-index of the Australian Journal of Political Science is 44.


Who's the publisher of the Australian Journal of Political Science?

The Australian Journal of Political Science is published by the Routledge, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Australian Journal of Political Science?

The Australian Journal of Political Science is currently ranked 12063 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 7670 in 2016 and its lowest position of 15053 in 2022.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Australian Journal of Political Science?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Australian Journal of Political Science is Aust. J. Political Sci..


Is the "Australian Journal of Political Science" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Australian Journal of Political Science is classified as a journal that the Routledge publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Australian Journal of Political Science?

The Australian Journal of Political Science encompasses the following areas:

  • Sociology and Political Science

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Australian Journal of Political Science?

The Australian Journal of Political Science is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 1363030X, 10361146.


What's the best quartile of the Australian Journal of Political Science?

The best quartile for the Australian Journal of Political Science is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Australian Journal of Political Science?

The Australian Journal of Political Science coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1990-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Australian Journal of Political Science

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.52
2023 1.71
2022 1.22
2021 1.01
2020 0.88
2019 0.91
2018 1.00
2017 0.81
2016 0.71
2015 1.53
2014 1.18



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