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Perspectives on Politics
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Perspectives on Politics

1537-5927

Published by: Cambridge University Press

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/perspectives-on-politics

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Political Science 20 179 222 21

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 204
Documents by Best Scientists*: 246
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 23
SCIMAGO H-index: 102
SCIMAGO SJR: 2.264
Impact Factor: 4.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Perspectives on Politics?

Perspectives on Politics tackles a plethora of topics, such as Politics, Political economy, Economic history, Democracy and Law. While the journal focused on Politics, it was also able to explore topics like Media studies, State (polity), Public administration, Power (social and political) and Religious studies. Discussions in the journal are anchored in the subject of Religious studies and the similar topic of Theology.

  • Politics (31.51%)
  • Political economy (24.32%)
  • Economic history (21.95%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • INFORMAL INSTITUTIONS AND COMPARATIVE POLITICS: A RESEARCH AGENDA (1551 citations)
  • Testing Theories of American Politics: Elites, Interest Groups, and Average Citizens (961 citations)
  • When Multiplication Doesn't Equal Quick Addition: Examining Intersectionality as a Research Paradigm (919 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Perspectives on Politics:

The most cited publications are organized to address concerns in the fields of Politics, Political economy, Democracy, Law and Public administration. Politics research is the primary subject tackled in the journal publications with a focus in Politics of the United States. While Democracy is the focus of the most cited publications, it also provides insights into the studies of Citizenship, Social psychology and Public policy.

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 journal covers a variety of subjects, including Politics, Economic history, Democracy, Religious studies and Political economy. The studies on Politics discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of White (horse), Art history and Power (social and political). The work on White (horse) addressed in Perspectives on Politics expands to the thematically related Gender studies.

The in-depth study on Economic history also explores topics in the intersecting field of State (polity).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The Militarization of Law Enforcement: Evidence from Latin America (12 citations)
  • Conceptualizing Criminal Governance (10 citations)
  • The White Working Class and the 2016 Election (10 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 Perspectives on Politics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Jeffrey C. Isaac (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Michael Bernhard (19 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Daniel I. O’Neill (17 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Jennifer L. Hochschild (12 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Rogers M. Smith (12 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than 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 Perspectives on Politics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Harvard University (78 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Indiana University (70 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Texas at Austin (57 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • Princeton University (51 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition,
  • University of Michigan (48 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less 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, 57.10% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 8.61% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.27% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.53% of all publications and 61.59% 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 Political Studies

The field of Politics and Political Studies offers a wide range of career options for individuals who are interested in the intersection of policy, governance, and public life. One such profession is a school librarian, often an overlooked but significant role in academic institutions. These professionals play a crucial role in educating students about the political history, political economy, public administration, and other topics covered in Perspectives on Politics. In comparison to other job roles within this sector, the required qualifications and prior work experience might differ, making it a unique career path in the field of political studies.

If you are intrigued by this significant role and want to learn more, consider reading our guide on how to become a school librarian in Idaho. The provided link contains a comprehensive guide on the required education, certifications, and other necessary steps to forge a career in political studies not confined to just teaching or administrative roles. By equipping yourself with the necessary skills and knowledge, you can significantly contribute to enhancing the academic experience and influencing the political perspective of future generations.

Remember, the field of political studies isn't restricted to just policy-making or public administration roles. There are a multitude of avenues to explore according to your preferences and aspirations.

Top Publications

  • The Cost of Doing Politics? Analyzing Violence and Harassment against Female Politicians

    Mona Lena Krook;Juliana Restrepo Sanín

    (2020)
    149 Citations
  • Populism and Backlashes against International Courts

    Erik Voeten

    (2020)
    136 Citations
  • Populism’s Threat to Democracy: Comparative Lessons for the United States

    Kurt Weyland

    (2020)
    126 Citations
  • The Qualitative Transparency Deliberations: Insights and Implications

    Alan M. Jacobs;Tim Büthe;Tim Büthe;Ana Arjona;Leonardo R. Arriola

    (2021)
    51 Citations
  • Bringing the Environment Back In: Overcoming the Tragedy of the Diffusion of the Commons Metaphor

    (2022)
    51 Citations
  • How Non-Majoritarian Institutions Make Silent Majorities Vocal: A Political Explanation of Authoritarian Populism

    Michael Zürn

    (2021)
    49 Citations
  • White Protectionism in America

    Rogers M. Smith;Desmond King

    (2021)
    46 Citations
  • Pre-analysis plans: an early stocktaking

    George K. Ofosu;Daniel N. Posner

    (2021)
    46 Citations
  • Enforcers beyond Borders: Transnational NGOs and the Enforcement of International Law

    Mette Eilstrup-Sangiovanni;J.C. Sharman

    (2021)
    42 Citations
  • Gender and Status in American Political Science: Who Determines Whether a Scholar Is Noteworthy?

    Karen J. Alter;Jean Clipperton;Emily Schraudenbach;Laura Rozier

    (2020)
    41 Citations

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