Public Opinion Quarterly

Top Research Topics at Public Opinion Quarterly?

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Public relations, Public opinion, Social psychology, Politics and Law. Most of the Public relations studies addressed also intersect with Public administration. Public opinion research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Subject (documents) and Media studies.

In Public Opinion Quarterly, Respondent and Interview are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Social psychology research. Politics and Political economy are closely related fields of research discussed in the journal.

• Public relations (18.61%)
• Public opinion (18.61%)
• Social psychology (15.04%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• THE AGENDA-SETTING FUNCTION OF MASS MEDIA (5246 citations)
• THE FUNCTIONAL APPROACH TO THE STUDY OF ATTITUDES (2157 citations)
• The Influence of Source Credibility on Communication Effectiveness (2068 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Public Opinion Quarterly:

The journal papers focus largely on the fields of Social psychology, Public opinion, Public relations, Politics and Interview. Issues in Social psychology were discussed in the journal papers, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Perception, Voting, Applied psychology, Sample (statistics) and Respondent. In addition to Public opinion research, the published articles aim to explore topics under Associate professor, Mass media, Assistant professor, Social research and Subject (documents).

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

• Law
• World War II
• Statistics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Public Opinion Quarterly investigates areas of study like Politics, Social psychology, Political economy, Public opinion and Public relations. While work presented in it provided substantial information on Politics, it also covered topics in Gender studies and Criminology. Most of the works presented in it deals with Social psychology but it intersects with the subject of Government.

Public relations research discussed connects with the study of Social media.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Understanding Willingness to Share Smartphone-Sensor Data. (5 citations)
• Proximity, NIMBYism, and Public Support for Energy Infrastructure (5 citations)
• Using Administrative Records and Survey Data to Construct Samples of Tweeters and Tweets (3 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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Public Opinion Quarterly (based on the number of publications) are:

• Hazel Erskine (59 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Thomas W. Smith (37 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Eleanor Singer (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Roger Tourangeau (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Jon A. Krosnick (30 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Public Opinion Quarterly (based on the number of publications) are:

• University of Michigan (196 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• University of Chicago (142 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Columbia University (132 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Princeton University (81 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• Stanford University (57 papers) absent 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, 36.36% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 18.37% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 14.29% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.37% of all publications and 48.98% 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.

Steps to Publishing in Public Opinion Quarterly

One section that could enhance the depth of the article is a step-by-step guide on how to navigate the publication process in the journal Public Opinion Quarterly. This section could provide valuable insights for researchers, especially those working in Public Relations, Public Opinion, Social Psychology, Politics and Law, who plan to publish their works in this specific journal. As one of the leading journals on public opinion, Public Opinion Quarterly has a rigorous and selective process for article selection. To increase your chances of getting your research published, follow these steps:

1. Ensure your research aligns with the journal's themes: Review past issues of the journal to understand the themes, styles, and standards of articles that the publication usually accepts.
2. Prepare your manuscript according to the journal's guidelines: Pay close attention to formatting, citation style, and word count limitations as specified by the journal's submission guidelines.
3. Write a compelling cover letter: A good cover letter can set your submission apart. It should introduce your research, explain its significance, and state why it is a good fit for Public Opinion Quarterly.
4. Cite relevant papers from the journal: During your literature review, be sure to include references from the journal. Not only does this demonstrate that your work relates to the ongoing conversation within the journal, but it also appeals to the editors and reviewers.
5. Choose your reviewers: Some journals ask for suggested reviewers. If this is the case, make sure you suggest academics who have a positive view of your work and who are knowledgeable in your field.
6. Submit and Be Patient: After submission, be prepared for a waiting period that could last from several weeks to several months.