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Problems of Post-Communism
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Problems of Post-Communism

1075-8216

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/mppc20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Political Science 126 14 18 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 16
Documents by Best Scientists*: 20
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 38
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.505
Impact Factor: 2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Problems of Post-Communism?

The journal primarily focuses on research topics in Political economy, Politics, Law, Economic system and Development economics. The research on Political economy tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Authoritarianism, Democracy, State (polity), Foreign policy and Power (social and political). The work on Politics tackled in it brings together disciplines like Economy and Public administration.

The research on Development economics discussed in Problems of Post-Communism draws on the closely related field of Economic history.

  • Political economy (35.18%)
  • Politics (22.66%)
  • Law (15.30%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Typology of Post-Communist Corruption (137 citations)
  • The Decline of Democracy in East-Central Europe (75 citations)
  • Soviet-Style Neoliberalism?: Nashi, Youth Voluntarism, and the Restructuring of Social Welfare in Russia (63 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Problems of Post-Communism:

The journal articles are organized to address concerns in the fields of Political economy, Politics, Law, Economic system and Public administration. In addition to Political economy research, the most cited articles aim to explore topics under Development economics, Democracy, Power (social and political) and Foreign policy. The Public administration research presented in the journal articles focuses mostly on State (polity) and, on occasion, topics in Nationalism.

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 discussions in Problems of Post-Communism mainly cover the fields of Political economy, Politics, Authoritarianism, China and Pandemic. Problems of Post-Communism facilitates discussions on Political economy that incorporate concepts from other fields like Mobilization, Voting, Power (social and political), Democracy and Populism. The studies on Politics discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Economy, State (polity) and Media studies.

The research on State (polity) featured in it combines topics in other fields like Government, Download and Health care. Problems of Post-Communism explores issues in Authoritarianism which can be linked to other research areas like Higher education and Elite. Problems of Post-Communism focuses on China but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Legitimacy and Legislature.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Pandemic Politics in Eurasia: Roadmap for a New Research Subfield (4 citations)
  • Framing the Collective Memory of the 1990s as a Legitimation Tool for Putin’s Regime (3 citations)
  • “Save Romania” Union and the Persistent Populism in Romania (2 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 Problems of Post-Communism (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Cathy Zeljak (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Andrey Makarychev (13 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Stephen K. Wegren (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Dale R. Herspring (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Stephen Blank (8 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 Problems of Post-Communism (based on the number of publications) are:

  • National Research University – Higher School of Economics (26 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • George Washington University (22 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Tartu (12 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • Indiana University (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Charles University in Prague (10 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 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, 8.33% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 29.87% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 1.30% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.48% of all publications and 49.35% 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.

How the Research Topics Impact Future Studies and Career Paths

In addition to providing valuable insights into current socio-political issues and developments in economic systems, the research topics in 'Problems of Post-Communism' journal have significant implications for future studies and various career paths. Particularly, those seeking to become public administration professionals, economists, political analysts, or even school librarians can benefit greatly from the research presented in this journal, as it helps them to stay informed about recent trends, developments, and challenges across multiple related fields.

For example, those pursuing a career in library sciences, particularly in school libraries, might find the discussions on the political economy applicable to their future role. Understanding the economic decisions and their societal implications at a government level could help them to provide strategic advice and make informed decisions in their professional roles. They can also shape their career pathways based on the insights gathered from the research on development economics that the journal publishes.

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Ultimately, the real-world applicability of the topics discussed in 'Problems of Post-Communism' extends beyond academia, making it a valuable resource for professionals and students alike seeking to broaden their knowledge, enhance their capabilities, and further their careers.

Top Publications

  • Proletarian Internationalism in Action? Communist Legacies and Attitudes Towards Migrants in Russia

    Alexander Libman;Alexander Libman;Anastassia V. Obydenkova;Anastassia V. Obydenkova;Anastassia V. Obydenkova

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • Environmental Regionalism and International Organizations: Implications for Post-Communism

    (2022)
    31 Citations
  • Sustainable Development Agendas of Regional International Organizations: The European Bank of Reconstruction and Development and the Eurasian Development Bank

    Stephen Hall;Thomas Ambrosio;Anastassia Obydenkova

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • Environmental Challenges and Political Regime Transition: The Role of Historical Legacies and the European Union in Eurasia

    Zafar Nazarov;Anastassia Obydenkova

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • Shifts in Support for Authoritarianism and Democracy in the Western Balkans

    Miran Lavrič;Florian Bieber

    (2021)
    25 Citations
  • Sustainable Development and Actors of Regional Environmental Governance: Eurasia at the Crossroads

    (2022)
    22 Citations
  • Pandemic Politics in Eurasia: Roadmap for a New Research Subfield

    Marlene Laruelle;Mikhail Alexseev;Cynthia Buckley;Ralph S. Clem

    (2021)
    13 Citations
  • Polar Islam: Muslim Communities in Russia’s Arctic Cities

    Marlene Laruelle;Sophie Hohmann

    (2020)
    12 Citations
  • Does War Change Geopolitical Attitudes? A Comparative Analysis of 2014 Surveys in Southeast Ukraine

    John O’Loughlin;Gerard Toal

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • Post-Communist Countries’ Participation in Global Forums on Climate Action

    Jale Tosun;Mile Mišić

    (2021)
    9 Citations

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