World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Politics and Governance
H-index 16

Politics and Governance

2183-2463

Published by: Cogitatio Press

https://www.cogitatiopress.com/politicsandgovernance

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Political Science 55 45 56 14

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 62
Documents by Best Scientists*: 74
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 39
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.804
Impact Factor: 2.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Politics and Governance?

Politics, Political economy, Corporate governance, Public administration and Democracy are among the topics commonly tackled in Politics and Governance. The concepts on Politics presented in Politics and Governance can also apply to other research fields, including Government and Public relations. Political economy research presented in Politics and Governance encompasses a variety of subjects, including Populism, Technocracy, Ideology, State (polity) and Brexit.

Politics and Governance connects research in Corporate governance with the related topic of Economic system. The concepts on Public administration presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Accountability, International relations, Parliament, Commission and Transparency (behavior). The studies on Parliament discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Legislature and Negotiation.

The Democracy research dealing mostly with Democratization is the focus of the journal.

  • Politics (41.91%)
  • Political economy (31.85%)
  • Corporate governance (20.96%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Patching vs Packaging in Policy Formulation: Assessing Policy Portfolio Design (151 citations)
  • Regimes of the World (RoW): Opening New Avenues for the Comparative Study of Political Regimes (72 citations)
  • The Illiberal Turn or Swerve in Central Europe (62 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Politics and Governance:

The published papers mostly deal with topics like Politics, Political economy, Public administration, Populism and Public relations. The published Politics works encompass concepts such as Resentment and examines them in conjunction with Focus (computing). The most cited papers hold forums on Political economy that merge themes from other disciplines such as Radical right, Mainstream and Authoritarianism, Democracy.

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 scientific interests tackled in the journal are Politics, Political economy, Corporate governance, Public administration and Parliament. It features Politics research that overlaps with concepts in Identity (social science). The journal facilitates discussions on Political economy that incorporate concepts from other fields like Government, Deliberative democracy, Democracy, Framing (social sciences) and Brexit.

The journal explores research in Corporate governance alongside concepts in Economic system and other areas of study in Urban sustainability and Policy analysis. While Public administration is the key highlight in it, it also covered some subjects on Scrutiny and Position (finance). Resilience (organizational), Legislature, Commission, Negotiation and Economic Justice are some topics wherein Parliament research discussed in the journal have an impact.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Driving the European Green Deal in Turbulent Times (8 citations)
  • Perceptions, Resentment, Economic Distress, and Support for Right-Wing Populist Parties in Europe (7 citations)
  • Ressentiment: A Complex Emotion or an Emotional Mechanism of Psychic Defences? (7 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 Politics and Governance (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Petra Guasti (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Michael Howlett (7 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Andrej Zwitter (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Basil Bornemann (5 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • Jarle Trondal (4 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 Politics and Governance (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Oslo (30 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Amsterdam (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ghent University (12 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Groningen (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Vrije Universiteit Brussel (10 papers) published 3 papers 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, 5.36% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 11.32% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 16.98% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.75% of all publications and 50.94% 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 Paths In Political Research and Governance

For those who are captivated by the world of politics and governance, engaging with key research topics - such as Politics, Political economy, Corporate governance, Public administration, and Democracy - not only offers intellectual reward, but it can also pave the way for numerous rewarding career paths.

While many who graduate with a focus on these subjects veer towards careers in research, education, policy-making, public administration, international relations and highly ranked positions within private companies, others find their knowledge and skills transferable to other vocations.

For instance, a deep understanding of politics and governance can be invaluable for a career as a librarian; understanding the nuances of government policy or corporate governance can aid in sourcing accurate and authoritative resources. Learning how to become a librarian in Wisconsin, for example, could require the same depth of research you would apply in exploring the many complex issues of politics and governance.

Thus, careers in politics and governance research not only supplement the existing body of knowledge and public discourse, but also offer a wide array of prospective career paths grounded in a deep understanding of the dynamics shaping our societies.

Top Publications

  • Populist Disinformation: Exploring Intersections between Online Populism and Disinformation in the US and the Netherlands

    Michael Hameleers

    (2020)
    47 Citations
  • The EU Multi-Level System and the Europeanization of Domestic Blame Games

    Tim Heinkelmann-Wild;Lisa Kriegmair;Berthold Rittberger

    (2020)
    40 Citations
  • It All Happens at Once: Understanding Electoral Behaviour in Second-Order Elections

    Hermann Schmitt;Alberto Sanz;Daniela Braun;Eftichia Teperoglou

    (2020)
    33 Citations
  • Do Men and Women Perceive Corruption Differently? Gender Differences in Perception of Need and Greed Corruption

    Monika Bauhr;Nicholas Charron

    (2020)
    29 Citations
  • Climate Policy Ambition: Exploring A Policy Density Perspective

    (2022)
    28 Citations
  • Ranked Choice Voting in Australia and America: Do Voters Follow Party Cues?

    Benjamin Reilly

    (2021)
    25 Citations
  • Gender in the Climate-Conflict Nexus: “Forgotten” Variables, Alternative Securities, and Hidden Power Dimensions

    Tobias Ide;Marisa O. Ensor;Virginie Le Masson;Susanne Kozak

    (2021)
    23 Citations
  • Same Same but Different? Gender Politics and (Trans-)National Value Contestation in Europe on Twitter

    (2022)
    21 Citations
  • Empowering the People’s Truth Through Social Media? (De)Legitimizing Truth Claims of Populist Politicians and Citizens

    (2022)
    20 Citations
  • Comparative Fiscal Federalism and the Post‐Covid EU: Between Debt Rules and Borrowing Power

    (2023)
    18 Citations

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Studying Political Science can open doors to various career paths, many of which overlap with fields like criminal justice, law, and forensic psychology. For those considering online education, numerous programs offer flexibility without compromising quality.

Understanding how much is criminal justice school is crucial for students budgeting their education. Tuition and fees can vary widely, but many affordable options exist for prospective students eager to enter public service or law enforcement.

Those just starting out might explore criminal justice associate programs online, which provide foundational knowledge and can be a stepping stone towards advanced degrees or career advancement.

For graduates interested in deeper specialization, forensic psychology graduate programs online offer a unique blend of psychology and criminal justice, preparing students for roles in criminal profiling, counseling, or investigative analysis.

Additionally, many find value in paralegal online programs, which equip students with practical legal skills applicable in law firms, corporate settings, and government agencies.

Best Scientists Contributing to This Journal

Recently Published Articles