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Political Science Research and Methods

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

3.61

h-Index

2024-2025

 35

Rank

2024-2025

 844

SJR

2024-2025

 2.724

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 Political Science Research and Methods
Abbreviation Political Sci. Res. Methods
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1)
h-index 35
Overall Rank/Ranking 844
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 2.724
Impact Score 3.61
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 20498470, 20498489
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2018-2025




About Political Science Research and Methods


Political Science Research and Methods is a journal covering the technologies/fields/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. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.724. 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 35. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Political Science Research and Methods journal is 20498470, 20498489. 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. Political Science Research and Methods is cited by a total of 908 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Political Science Research and Methods Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Political Science Research and Methods is 3.61, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Political Science Research and Methods IF is increased by a factor of 0.08 and approximate percentage change is 2.27% 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

Political Science Research and Methods Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Political Science Research and Methods is 3.61. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Political Science Research and Methods. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.61
2023 3.53
2022 4.59
2021 4.22
2020 2.60
2019 1.51
2018 0.00

Political Science Research and Methods h-index


  Table Setting

Political Science Research and Methods has an h-index of 35. It means 35 articles of this journal have more than 35 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.




Political Science Research and Methods ISSN


The ISSN of Political Science Research and Methods is 20498470, 20498489. 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

Political Science Research and Methods Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Political Science Research and Methods is 844. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.724. 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 Political Science Research and Methods by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.724
2023 2.431
2022 2.589
2021 2.419
2020 2.456
2019 1.821
2018

Ranking of Political Science Research and Methods by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 844
2023 980
2022 825
2021 894
2020 945
2019 1557
2018 33660

Political Science Research and Methods Publisher


Table Setting

Political Science Research and Methods is published by Cambridge University Press. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2018-2025. 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 Political Science Research and Methods is Political Sci. Res. Methods. This abbreviation ('Political Sci. Res. Methods') 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 Political Science Research and Methods


If your research field is/are related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1), 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 Political Science Research and Methods?

Political Science Research and Methods latest impact IF is 3.61. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 4.59 (2022) and 0.00 (2018), respectively, in the last 7 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.87 in the previous 7 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Political Science Research and Methods?

The Political Science Research and Methods has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 2.724, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 7 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 2.724 in 2024 and the lowest being in 2018. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Political Science Research and Methods over the previous 7-year period stands at 2.87.


What's the latest h-index of the Political Science Research and Methods?

The latest h-index of the Political Science Research and Methods is 35.


Who's the publisher of the Political Science Research and Methods?

The Political Science Research and Methods is published by the Cambridge University Press, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Political Science Research and Methods?

The Political Science Research and Methods is currently ranked 844 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 7 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 825 in 2022 and its lowest position of 33660 in 2018.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Political Science Research and Methods?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Political Science Research and Methods is Political Sci. Res. Methods.


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

Political Science Research and Methods is classified as a journal that the Cambridge University Press publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Political Science Research and Methods?

The Political Science Research and Methods encompasses the following areas:

  • Political Science and International Relations
  • 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 Political Science Research and Methods?

The Political Science Research and Methods is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 20498470, 20498489.


What's the best quartile of the Political Science Research and Methods?

The best quartile for the Political Science Research and Methods is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Political Science Research and Methods?

The Political Science Research and Methods coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2018-2025.


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 Political Science Research and Methods

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.61
2023 3.53
2022 4.59
2021 4.22
2020 2.60
2019 1.51
2018 0.00



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