Comparative Political Studies
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142 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Comparative Political Studies is a journal of social and political science which publishes scholarly work on comparative politics at both the cross-national and intra-national levels. We are particularly interested in articles which have an innovative theoretical argument and are based on sound and original empirical research. We also encourage submissions about comparative methodology, particularly when methodological arguments are closely linked with substantive issues in the field.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE
POLITICAL SCIENCE
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisComparative Political Studies (ISSN: 0010-4140) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of POLITICAL SCIENCE, published by SAGE in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.70, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 3.796 (Q1), an H-index of 142.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 72 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $4,236 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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