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Political Behavior
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Political Behavior

0190-9320

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/11109

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Political Science 21 70 83 21

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 87
Documents by Best Scientists*: 97
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 7
SCIMAGO H-index: 95
SCIMAGO SJR: 3.021
Impact Factor: 3.3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Political Behavior?

The primary areas of discussion in Political Behavior are Politics, Social psychology, Political economy, Voting and Public relations. The Politics study featured in Political Behavior draws parallels with the field of Public administration. The work on Social psychology tackled in it brings together disciplines like Test (assessment), Context (language use), Positive economics and Perception.

Some problems in Political economy that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Government and Polarization (politics). The journal dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Voting and Public economics. The research on Turnout tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Voter turnout and Demographic economics.

  • Politics (52.83%)
  • Social psychology (41.99%)
  • Political economy (18.98%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • When Corrections Fail: The Persistence of Political Misperceptions (1198 citations)
  • Beyond the Running Tally: Partisan Bias in Political Perceptions (926 citations)
  • THE IMPLICATIONS OF FRAMING EFFECTS FOR CITIZEN COMPETENCE (836 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Political Behavior:

The most cited papers facilitate discussions on Politics, Social psychology, Public relations, Voting and Public opinion. The most cited papers address concerns in Politics which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Political economy and Positive economics. The journal publications explore research in Social psychology alongside concepts in Voting behavior and other areas of study in Group voting ticket and Political psychology.

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

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Politics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Politics, Social psychology, Political economy, Voting and Democracy. It addresses concerns in Politics which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Government, Context (language use) and Race (biology). The Social psychology works featured in it incorporate elements from Survey experiment and Perception.

Political economy research presented in Political Behavior encompasses a variety of subjects, including Elite, National election, Social identity theory, Polarization (politics) and Public opinion. The Voting research presented in Political Behavior explores the relationship between Demographic economics and the closely related topic of Voter turnout. While Political Behavior focused on Democracy, it was also able to explore topics like Distrust and Politics of the United States.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Party Animals? Extreme Partisan Polarization and Dehumanization (17 citations)
  • Partisan Dehumanization in American Politics (13 citations)
  • Exposure to Immigration and Admission Preferences: Evidence from France (11 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 Political Behavior (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Shaun Bowler (10 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Cindy D. Kam (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • James G. Gimpel (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Herbert F. Weisberg (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jennifer Wolak (8 papers) published 1 paper 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 Political Behavior (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Michigan (35 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Ohio State University (34 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Stony Brook University (31 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of California, Davis (25 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Florida State University (23 papers) published 3 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, 2.10% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 15.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 12.86% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 25.71% of all publications and 46.43% 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 Path in Political Science Research

If you're intrigued by the various topics and disciplines discussed in Political Behavior, considering a career in political science research could be your next step. This field lets you dig deep into various issues pertaining to politics, social psychology, political economy, and more. However, remember that the pathway to such careers often begins with a strong educational background. If you're interested in educational settings, consider becoming a school librarian who specializes in political science. With a role like this, you can support students and academic staff with research resources and cultivate an environment of learning around these critical topics. Are you currently in Rhode Island or considering moving there for your career pursuits? If so, it would be beneficial to understand the specific requirements in that region. The qualifications can vary depending on the state’s regulations. Find out more about how to meet the school librarian requirements in Rhode Island to ensure you are well-prepared. Whether you aspire to be a political science researcher or want to support such research in an academic setting, the journey starts with a deep hunger for knowledge about political behavior. With the appropriate skills and knowledge, the world of political science research can lead to enriching avenues in your career.

Top Publications

  • Real Solutions for Fake News? Measuring the Effectiveness of General Warnings and Fact-Check Tags in Reducing Belief in False Stories on Social Media

    Katherine Clayton;Spencer Blair;Jonathan A. Busam;Samuel Forstner

    (2020)
    611 Citations
  • Taking Fact-Checks Literally But Not Seriously? The Effects of Journalistic Fact-Checking on Factual Beliefs and Candidate Favorability

    Brendan Nyhan;Ethan Porter;Jason Reifler;Thomas J. Wood

    (2020)
    309 Citations
  • The Relationship Between Social Media Use and Beliefs in Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation

    Adam M Enders;Joseph E Uscinski;Michelle I Seelig;Casey A Klofstad

    (2021)
    143 Citations
  • Partisanship as a Social Identity: Implications for Polarization

    Emily A. West;Shanto Iyengar

    (2020)
    143 Citations
  • The Urban–Rural Gulf in American Political Behavior

    James G. Gimpel;Nathan Lovin;Bryant Moy;Andrew Reeves

    (2020)
    140 Citations
  • Are Republicans and Conservatives More Likely to Believe Conspiracy Theories?

    (2022)
    93 Citations
  • Conflict Avoidance and Gender Gaps in Political Engagement

    Jennifer Wolak

    (2020)
    61 Citations
  • Candidate Authenticity: ‘To Thine Own Self Be True’

    Dieter Stiers;Jac Larner;John Kenny;Sofia Breitenstein

    (2021)
    58 Citations
  • The Resistance as Role Model: Disillusionment and Protest Among American Adolescents After 2016

    David E. Campbell;Christina Wolbrecht

    (2020)
    50 Citations
  • Exposure to Immigration and Admission Preferences: Evidence from France

    Katherine Clayton;Jeremy Ferwerda;Yusaku Horiuchi

    (2021)
    41 Citations

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