British Journal of Political Science
Impact Factor Trend (2022–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for British Journal of Political Science
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
128 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The British Journal of Political Science is a broadly based journal aiming to cover developments across a wide range of countries and specialisms. Contributions are drawn from all fields of political science (including political theory, political behaviour, public policy and international relations), and articles from scholars in related disciplines (sociology, social psychology, economics and philosophy) appear frequently. With a reputation established over nearly 40 years of publication, the British Journal of Political Science is widely recognised as one of the premier journals in its field.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE
POLITICAL SCIENCE
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Percentage of female authors published in the journal
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisBritish Journal of Political Science (ISSN: 0007-1234) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of POLITICAL SCIENCE, published by Cambridge University Press in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.60, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 3.576 (Q1), an H-index of 128.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 114 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $4,184 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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