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International Journal of Public Administration
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International Journal of Public Administration

0190-0692

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/lpad20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Political Science 115 20 33 9
Business and Management 415 14 19 7

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 49
Documents by Best Scientists*: 66
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 61
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.725
Impact Factor: 2.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Journal of Public Administration?

The journal is mainly concerned with subjects like Public administration, Public relations, Government, Politics and Public sector. While work presented in it provided substantial information on Public administration, it also covered topics in Public policy, Corporate governance, Bureaucracy and State (polity). Public relations research discussed connects with the study of Accountability.

The research on Government tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Economic growth and Public economics. More specifically, the research on Politics in International Journal of Public Administration is related to Democracy. The study on Public sector featured in the journal expounds on the topic of New public management in particular.

  • Public administration (40.08%)
  • Public relations (23.70%)
  • Government (16.58%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • On the unintended consequences of publishing performance data in the public sector (623 citations)
  • Transformational Leadership And Organizational Culture (551 citations)
  • Making Sense of Public Value: Concepts, Critiques and Emergent Meanings (284 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Journal of Public Administration:

The journal articles investigate areas of study like Public administration, Public relations, Government, Public sector and Politics. The studies on Public administration discussed at the most cited publications can also contribute to research in the domains of Economic growth, Corporate governance, Bureaucracy and Accountability. Aside from discussions in Public relations, the most cited articles also deal with the subject of Public service motivation which intersects with Social psychology disciplines.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • World War II
  • China

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The topics of Public administration, Public relations, Government, 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak and Corporate governance are the focal point of discussions in International Journal of Public Administration. Public value is the primary subject of Public administration works presented in International Journal of Public Administration. Public relations research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Public sector and Public service motivation.

The work tackled in International Journal of Public Administration goes beyond the discipline of Public sector as it also encompasses Sustainability reporting. International Journal of Public Administration aims to bridge the gap between the study of 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak and disciplines such as Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), Pandemic, Economic growth and Coronavirus.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The Relationship between Culture and Tax Evasion across Countries: Cases of the USA and Germany (7 citations)
  • Public Innovation and Living Labs in Action: A Comparative Analysis in post-New Public Management Contexts (6 citations)
  • State Capacity in Responding to COVID-19 (5 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in International Journal of Public Administration (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Robert T. Golembiewski (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Christopher L. Atkinson (18 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • Brian Dollery (16 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Ali Farazmand (15 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Bernd W. Wirtz (13 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in International Journal of Public Administration (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Manchester (38 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Central Florida (37 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Rutgers University (35 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of Bergen (28 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Florida Atlantic University (27 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 5.62% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 11.90% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 3.57% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.67% of all publications and 67.86% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Becoming Part of International Journal of Public Administration: Contribution Requirements and Guidelines

Given the extensive scope and interdisciplinary nature of topics catered by the International Journal of Public Administration, many researchers and professionals express keen interest in contributing their work. Here, we elucidate the basic guidelines and requirements to streamline the contribution process. We encourage prospective contributors to familiarize themselves with them before submitting their work.

To initiate your contribution, select a research topic that resonates with the subject matter of public administration. Your work could correlate with public relations, government, politics, public sector or any other sub-disciplines featured in the journal. It's essential that your research exhibits a high level of academic rigor and adheres to the ethical norms of scholarly publishing.

Not sure where to begin? Consider reviewing some of the most cited papers published in the journal. Understand their structure, research methodologies, and how they approach the chosen topic. This will enable you to grasp what our readers appreciate and align your work accordingly.

Keep in mind that the journal gives high regard to originality, hence, demonstrating novelty in your research is crucial. Ensure your findings contribute new insights or practical implications to the field of public administration. Additionally, confirm that your content is unique and hasn't been published or under consideration elsewhere.

In terms of manuscript structure, a clearly defined abstract, introduction, methodology, results, and discussion are required. Each section should be coherent and comprehensible to both experts and readers new to the discipline. Employ appropriate citation style throughout your manuscript and include all relevant references.

Finally, it would be worth noting that contributing to a scholarly journal is also a great way for professionals, such as librarians, to stay relevant and updated in their field of work. If you're a librarian in Minnesota, it could help fulfill your school librarian requirements in Minnesota.

We encourage you to join our network of contributors, and we look forward to your valuable additions to the International Journal of Public Administration.

Top Publications

  • The Living Lab as a Methodology for Public Administration Research: a Systematic Literature Review of its Applications in the Social Sciences

    Rianne Dekker;Juan Franco Contreras;Albert Meijer

    (2020)
    93 Citations
  • Unpacking Nordic Administrative Reforms: Agile and Adaptive Governments

    Carsten Greve;Niels Ejersbo;Per Lægreid;Lise H. Rykkja

    (2020)
    78 Citations
  • Managing Value Conflicts in Public Innovation: Ostrich, Chameleon, and Dolphin Strategies

    Albert Meijer;Jorrit De Jong

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • Public Administration Under Populist Rule: Standing Up Against Democratic Backsliding

    (2023)
    23 Citations
  • Iranian government’s responses to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19): an empirical analysis

    Ali Farazmand;Hasan Danaeefard

    (2021)
    23 Citations
  • Corruption and Accountability in China's Rural Poverty Governance: Main Features from Village and Township Cadres

    Shuai Wu;Tom Christensen;Tom Christensen

    (2020)
    22 Citations
  • Does governance quality explain the sustainability reporting tendency of the public sector? Worldwide evidence

    Ali Uyar;Majdi Karmani;Cemil Kuzey;Merve Kilic

    (2021)
    21 Citations
  • Testing the Spillover Effects of Sustainability Reporting: Evidence from the Public Sector

    Ali Uyar;Cemil Kuzey;Merve Kilic

    (2021)
    20 Citations

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