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Meditteranean Politics
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Meditteranean Politics

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Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/fmed20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Political Science 264 6 6 4

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 6
Documents by Best Scientists*: 6
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 42
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.634
Impact Factor: 1.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Mediterranean Politics?

The topics of Politics, Political economy, Economy, Law and Development economics are the focal point of discussions in Mediterranean Politics. In addition to Politics research, Mediterranean Politics aims to explore topics under Context (language use), Public administration, Gender studies, Middle East and Human rights. Among the topics covered in Mediterranean Politics are Middle East and North africa.

The journal facilitates discussions on Political economy that incorporate concepts from other fields like Authoritarianism, Democracy, Democratization, Turkish and State (polity). The concepts on Economy presented in Mediterranean Politics can also apply to other research fields, including Mediterranean climate, General partnership and Foreign policy.

  • Politics (35.92%)
  • Political economy (32.48%)
  • Economy (20.51%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Policing Migration in the Mediterranean (144 citations)
  • Explaining the (Non-)Encampment of Syrian Refugees: Security, Class and the Labour Market in Lebanon and Jordan (105 citations)
  • The Arab Uprisings in Theoretical Perspective: An Introduction (90 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Mediterranean Politics:

The journal publications mainly deal with areas of study such as Politics, Political economy, Economy, Development economics and Law. The published articles with studies in Politics featured incorporate elements of Middle East, Gender studies, State (polity) and Social science. While the primary focus in the most cited papers is Economy, they also dissect topics surrounding Mediterranean climate and Economic geography as a whole.

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

  • World War II
  • Law
  • Politics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The main points discussed in Mediterranean Politics deals with Politics, Political economy, Middle East, Economy and State (polity). Topics in Politics explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Gender studies and Criminology. Some problems in Political economy that were presented in Mediterranean Politics overlapped with concepts under Context (language use), Authoritarianism, Democracy, Democratization and Populism.

Democracy promotion research are fields of study within Democracy but they also intertwine with concepts in Projection (mathematics). The Middle East works featured in it incorporate elements from Ancient history, Islam, Spring (hydrology) and Sectarianism. The research on Economy discussed in the journal draws on the closely related field of Mediterranean climate.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Looking South : what can Youth Studies in the Global North learn from research on youth and policy in the Middle East and North African countries? (5 citations)
  • Working class youth transitions as a litmus test for change: labour crisis and social conflict in Arab Mediterranean countries (4 citations)
  • Conceptualizing and measuring patriarchy: The importance of feminist theory (4 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 Mediterranean Politics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Richard Gillespie (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Michelle Pace (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Francesco Cavatorta (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Emma C. Murphy (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • George Doukas (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 Mediterranean Politics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Durham University (13 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • American University in Cairo (13 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • London School of Economics and Political Science (13 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • European University Institute (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • King's College London (12 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 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, 10.34% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 21.79% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.69% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.23% of all publications and 51.28% 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.

Career Opportunities in Politics

A deeper understanding of Mediterranean Politics can open up a myriad of career opportunities. Those particularly interested in research and academia can look at becoming educational professionals like school librarians. School librarians in specific regions can offer tailored advice and resources related to Mediterranean Politics. For instance, if you are looking to pursue a career in Hawaii, it's essential to understand the regional context and dynamics of Mediterranean Politics as it relates to the Pacific region and its unique politico-economic dynamics. Please see our guide on how to become a school librarian in Hawaii to get a broader understanding of the political research landscape and allied career opportunities. However, it's not just about teaching or academic research. Understanding topics such as Political Economy, Public Administration, Human Rights, and others can open doors to roles within government, nonprofit organizations, and even international entities like the UN. Whether it's crafting policy, advocating for human rights, or understanding the intricate economic structures that underpin political systems, the knowledge garnered from Mediterranean Politics is invaluable. Therefore, whether it's academia, policy-making, non-profit work, or international relations, stronger insight into Mediterranean Politics can lead to a range of enticing and impactful career opportunities.

Top Publications

  • Internet and social media use and political knowledge: Evidence from Turkey

    Simge Andı;S. Erdem Aytaç;Ali Çarkoğlu

    (2020)
    25 Citations
  • The oil factor: Regulatory agency creation in the MENA region

    (2022)
    5 Citations
  • EU democracy projection: Does the EU practice what it preaches?

    Tanja A. Börzel

    (2021)
    4 Citations
  • Trump sympathy in the Balkans: cross-border populist appeal

    Henry E. Hale;Ridvan Peshkopia

    (2021)
    4 Citations
  • Extreme hardship, care ethics, and humanitarian protection: Lessons from Libya and Italy

    (2023)
    3 Citations
  • Catalysts of change: Unveiling the nexus between protest movements and party politics in the Mediterranean

    (2024)
    0 Citations

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