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International Journal of Public Sector Management

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

3.49

h-Index

2024-2025

 71

Rank

2024-2025

 8920

SJR

2024-2025

 0.646

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 International Journal of Public Sector Management
Abbreviation Int. J. Public Sect. Manag.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2); Public Administration (Q2)
h-index 71
Overall Rank/Ranking 8920
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.646
Impact Score 3.49
Publisher Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 9513558
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1970, 1988-2025




About International Journal of Public Sector Management


International Journal of Public Sector Management is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of International Journal of Public Sector Management is 8920. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.646. 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 71. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of International Journal of Public Sector Management journal is 9513558. 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. International Journal of Public Sector Management is cited by a total of 446 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


International Journal of Public Sector Management Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of International Journal of Public Sector Management is 3.49, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. International Journal of Public Sector Management IF is increased by a factor of 0.62 and approximate percentage change is 21.6% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising 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

International Journal of Public Sector Management Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of International Journal of Public Sector Management is 3.49. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of International Journal of Public Sector Management. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.49
2023 2.87
2022 2.86
2021 2.28
2020 1.93
2019 1.66
2018 1.94
2017 1.56
2016 1.00
2015 0.93
2014 1.12

International Journal of Public Sector Management h-index


  Table Setting

International Journal of Public Sector Management has an h-index of 71. It means 71 articles of this journal have more than 71 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.




International Journal of Public Sector Management ISSN


The ISSN of International Journal of Public Sector Management is 9513558. 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

International Journal of Public Sector Management Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of International Journal of Public Sector Management is 8920. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.646. 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 International Journal of Public Sector Management by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.646
2023 0.706
2022 0.646
2021 0.552
2020 0.592
2019 0.596
2018 0.573
2017 0.438
2016 0.262
2015 0.279
2014 0.500

Ranking of International Journal of Public Sector Management by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 8920
2023 7377
2022 7877
2021 9071
2020 8540
2019 8299
2018 8412
2017 10228
2016 14809
2015 14066
2014 8963

International Journal of Public Sector Management Publisher


Table Setting

International Journal of Public Sector Management is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1970, 1988-2025. 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 International Journal of Public Sector Management is Int. J. Public Sect. Manag.. This abbreviation ('Int. J. Public Sect. Manag.') 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 International Journal of Public Sector Management


If your research field is/are related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2); Public Administration (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 International Journal of Public Sector Management?

International Journal of Public Sector Management latest impact IF is 3.49. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.49 (2024) and 0.93 (2015), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.97 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the International Journal of Public Sector Management?

The International Journal of Public Sector Management has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.646, 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 0.706 in 2023 and the lowest being 0.262 in 2016. Furthermore, the average SJR of the International Journal of Public Sector Management over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.97.


What's the latest h-index of the International Journal of Public Sector Management?

The latest h-index of the International Journal of Public Sector Management is 71.


Who's the publisher of the International Journal of Public Sector Management?

The International Journal of Public Sector Management is published by the Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the International Journal of Public Sector Management?

The International Journal of Public Sector Management is currently ranked 8920 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 7377 in 2023 and its lowest position of 14809 in 2016.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the International Journal of Public Sector Management?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the International Journal of Public Sector Management is Int. J. Public Sect. Manag..


Is the "International Journal of Public Sector Management" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

International Journal of Public Sector Management is classified as a journal that the Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the International Journal of Public Sector Management?

The International Journal of Public Sector Management encompasses the following areas:

  • Political Science and International Relations
  • Geography, Planning and Development
  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
  • Public Administration

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


What's the ISSN of the International Journal of Public Sector Management?

The International Journal of Public Sector Management is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 9513558.


What's the best quartile of the International Journal of Public Sector Management?

The best quartile for the International Journal of Public Sector Management is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the International Journal of Public Sector Management?

The International Journal of Public Sector Management coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1970, 1988-2025.


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 International Journal of Public Sector Management

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.49
2023 2.87
2022 2.86
2021 2.28
2020 1.93
2019 1.66
2018 1.94
2017 1.56
2016 1.00
2015 0.93
2014 1.12



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