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Review of International Political Economy
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Review of International Political Economy

0969-2290

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rrip20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Political Science 30 31 39 20
Economics and Finance 528 5 5 4

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 45
Documents by Best Scientists*: 53
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 92
SCIMAGO SJR: 2.01
Impact Factor: 3.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Review of International Political Economy?

The main points discussed in Review of International Political Economy deals with Political economy, Politics, Globalization, International trade and International political economy. Review of International Political Economy explores topics in Political economy which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Corporate governance, State (polity), International relations, Capitalism and Hegemony. Topics in Politics were tackled in line with various other fields like Economic system, Power (social and political) and Market economy.

The work on Globalization addressed in Review of International Political Economy expands to the thematically related Capital (economics). The research on International trade featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Developing country, Negotiation and International economics. It connects research in International political economy with the related topic of Global politics.

  • Political economy (36.06%)
  • Politics (25.98%)
  • Globalization (16.33%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The governance of global value chains (4134 citations)
  • Global production networks and the analysis of economic development (1399 citations)
  • The territorial trap: The geographical assumptions of international relations theory (1302 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Review of International Political Economy:

The most cited papers are organized to reinforce research efforts on Political economy, Politics, Globalization, Economic system and International trade. The studies on Political economy discussed at the most cited articles can also contribute to research in the domains of International political economy, Corporate governance, State (polity), Capitalism and Neoliberalism. While the primary focus in the most cited articles is Economic system, they also dissect topics surrounding Market economy and Government and Financial crisis as a whole.

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

  • Law
  • World War II
  • China

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal mostly deals with topics like Political economy, Politics, International political economy, State (polity) and Corporate governance. The studies on Political economy discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Production (economics), Social reproduction, Capitalism, Scholarship and Neoliberalism. The Politics works featured in Review of International Political Economy incorporate elements from Financialization, Economic system, Power (social and political) and International economics.

The subject of China, which is connected to the field of Globalization, serves as the foundation of the International economics research featured in the journal. While Review of International Political Economy focused on International political economy, it was also able to explore topics like Diversity (politics), Corporate social responsibility, Racism, Immigration and Patriarchy. In the journal, Developmental state and Public administration are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Corporate governance research.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Theorizing China-world integration: sociospatial reconfigurations and the modern silk roads (14 citations)
  • Steering capital: the growing private authority of index providers in the age of passive asset management (14 citations)
  • Economic statecraft at the frontier: Korea’s drive for intelligent robotics (12 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 Review of International Political Economy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Daniel Mügge (9 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Benjamin J. Cohen (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Leonard Seabrooke (9 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Abraham L. Newman (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Randall Germain (7 papers) published 2 papers 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 Review of International Political Economy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • London School of Economics and Political Science (28 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Warwick (27 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Amsterdam (27 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Copenhagen Business School (22 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Cambridge (17 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 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, 4.27% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 23.21% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 15.18% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 25.00% of all publications and 36.61% 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 to Pursue a Career in Political Economy Research

If reading this journal has sparked your interest or validated your passion for political economy research and you're considering a career in this field or related discipline, you might find valuable insights on how to proceed. This varies greatly depending on personal circumstances, educational background, and professional goals. Multiple pathways are available including academic research, policy-making, consultancy or teaching. Usually, a career in research of Political economy, Politics, Globalization, International trade and International political economy starts with a Bachelor’s degree in related disciplines such as Political Science, Economics, International Relations, or Law. An advanced degree, such as a Master's or a Ph.D., is generally favored by most of the research institutions and universities. Undertaking an internship or volunteering in relevant organizations and institutions can provide a practical understanding of the field and add significant value to your profile. If you are already a working professional, consider gaining more formal qualifications through postgraduate study or professional development courses. One possible career path within Political Economy is to become a school librarian focusing on these topics. Librarians can support the research and learning processes of students in this field, making it a vital role within education. For detailed guidance on how to pursue this as a career path in Montana, you can visit this link: how to become a school librarian in Montana. Remember, a career in research doesn't only involve studying and interpreting data. It also requires the ability to communicate your findings clearly and effectively to others, some who may not be experts in your field. Regularly reading academic journals like the Review of International Political Economy will ensure you stay up to-date with the latest research and discussions. Good luck in your journey and always seeks guidance and mentorship from those already established in the field.

Top Publications

  • Assets and assetization in financialized capitalism.

    Paul Langley

    (2021)
    143 Citations
  • Climate change and international political economy: between collapse and transformation

    Matthew Paterson

    (2021)
    113 Citations
  • Is artificial intelligence greening global supply chains? Exposing the political economy of environmental costs

    Peter Dauvergne

    (2020)
    104 Citations
  • COVID-19 and the failure of the neoliberal regulatory state

    (2021)
    87 Citations
  • Transition, hedge, or resist? Understanding political and economic behavior toward decarbonization in the oil and gas industry

    Jessica Green;Jennifer Hadden;Thomas Hale;Paasha Mahdavi

    (2021)
    84 Citations
  • Economic statecraft at the frontier: Korea’s drive for intelligent robotics

    Elizabeth Thurbon;Linda Weiss

    (2021)
    75 Citations
  • Finance/security infrastructures

    (2020)
    74 Citations
  • Growing differently? Financial cycles, austerity, and competitiveness in growth models since the Global Financial Crisis

    Karsten Kohler;Engelbert Stockhammer

    (2021)
    72 Citations

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