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Journal of Political Science Education
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Journal of Political Science Education

1551-2169

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/upse20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Political Science 285 8 8 3

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 9
Documents by Best Scientists*: 9
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 33
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.348
Impact Factor: 0.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Political Science Education?

Journal of Political Science Education primarily focuses on research topics in Pedagogy, Politics, Mathematics education, Teaching method and Active learning. Higher education and Civic engagement are some topics wherein Pedagogy research discussed in the journal have an impact. Journal of Political Science Education explores issues in Civic engagement which can be linked to other research areas like Civics and Service-learning.

While Politics is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Government, Public relations and Media studies. Many of the studies tackled connect Public relations with a similar field of study like Democracy. Topics in Mathematics education explored in Journal of Political Science Education were investigated in conjunction with research in Test (assessment) and Undergraduate education.

Journal of Political Science Education connects research in Teaching method with the related topic of Critical thinking. The journal connects the study in Active learning with the closely related area of International relations. Discussions in it are anchored in the subject of International relations and the similar topic of Role playing.

  • Pedagogy (29.69%)
  • Politics (27.51%)
  • Mathematics education (26.35%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Do Simulations Enhance Student Learning? An Empirical Evaluation of an IR Simulation (191 citations)
  • Creating Simulations for Political Science Education (157 citations)
  • Let's Debate: Active Learning Encourages Student Participation and Critical Thinking (109 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Political Science Education:

The journal articles focus largely on the fields of Pedagogy, Teaching method, Mathematics education, Politics and Active learning. The journal papers address concerns in Pedagogy which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Online discussion, Higher education and International relations. Civics and Public relations are some topics wherein Politics research discussed in the journal articles has an impact.

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

  • Law
  • Social science
  • Politics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Journal of Political Science Education aims to foster the development of research in Mathematics education, Active learning, Politics, Pedagogy and International relations. The research on Mathematics education tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Qualitative research, Undergraduate research and Information literacy. Active learning research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Epistemology, Gateway (computer program) and World Wide Web.

While it focused on Politics, it was also able to explore topics like Aesthetics, Economic history and Public relations. The Pedagogy works featured in Journal of Political Science Education incorporate elements from George (robot) and Civic engagement. Journal of Political Science Education holds forums on International relations that merges themes from other disciplines such as Experiential learning and Role playing.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Opening the Activism and Postsecondary Education Black Box: Relating High-Impact Practices and Student Identity With Activist Behaviors (3 citations)
  • Improving Student Success in the Capstone Seminar: The Importance of a Prior Research Intensive Experience (2 citations)
  • Anarchy is What Students Make of It: Playing Out Wendt’s Three Cultures of Anarchy (1 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 Journal of Political Science Education (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Chad Raymond (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Kerstin Hamann (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Bruce M. Wilson (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Philip H. Pollock (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Michelle D. Deardorff (5 papers) absent at the last 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 Journal of Political Science Education (based on the number of publications) are:

  • State University of New York System (10 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of North Texas (10 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Maryland, College Park (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Central Florida (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Salve Regina University (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last 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, 1.75% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 10.71% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.71% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 8.93% of all publications and 69.64% 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.

Editorial Board

An important consideration when examining the journal is its Editorial Board. The contributors and members of this board posses extensive expertise in their respective fields and play a significant role in shaping the journal's direction and quality. The Editorial Board of the Journal of Political Science Education consists of a diversity of professionals from universities around the world, including scholars and practitioners, ensuring a balance of perspectives on the field of Political Science Education.

Responsibilities of the Editorial Board include the review and selection of submissions, providing insightful feedback to authors for manuscript improvement, and delineating overall policies and standards for the journal. The members work diligently to adhere to rigorous academic standards and ethical considerations, thereby enhancing the value of published research and fostering knowledge growth in the field.

The selection of the Editorial Board is based on several criteria, including academic qualifications, research contributions, and professional experiences, ensuring that it can effectively lead the academic discussion. For instance, many of the editorial members have a background in pedagogy, political science, active learning, or a related field, imbuing their contributions to the journal with industry-specific insights.

Furthermore, Editorial Board members often take on a mentoring role, aiding new and developing researchers in shaping and improving their work. This helps foster a diverse and robust scholarly community, which is vital for the growth of the field. More information on how to become a member of an editorial board can be found by following this link on how to become a librarian in South Carolina.

Top Publications

  • vMOBilize: Gamifying Civic Learning and Political Engagement in a Classroom Context

    Dannagal G. Young;Matthew A. Baum;Duncan Prettyman

    (2021)
    9 Citations
  • Coddled or Engaged? Teaching Political Tolerance to Generation Z Students

    (2022)
    7 Citations
  • What Kinds of Departments Promote Undergraduate Research in Political Science

    John Ishiyama

    (2021)
    5 Citations
  • Developing a Course on Security and Intelligence with Spy Novels: An Extension of the Science Education Initiative into International Relations

    Patrick James

    (2020)
    4 Citations
  • The Russia-Ukraine War: A Good Case Study for Students to Learn and Apply the Critical Juncture Framework

    (2023)
    2 Citations
  • How to Be a Good Dissertation Adviser: Guidance From Some of Our Field’s Most Successful Mentors

    (2024)
    2 Citations
  • Reflections on the beginnings of the <i>Journal of Political Science Education</i>

    (2024)
    1 Citations
  • Teaching College Students About Asian Pacific American Politics from Multiple Perspectives

    (2022)
    0 Citations
  • Sparking Students’ Interest: Teaching About International Climate Negotiation with a Renewable Energy Transition Simulation Game

    (2024)
    0 Citations

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