Best Political Science Journals

Journals are positioned in the ranking according to a unique bibliometric score devised by Research.com. This metric is calculated by integrating the estimated h-index of each journal and the number of leading scientists who have endorsed the journal over the past three years, ensuring a well-rounded and robust assessment of each publication's impact and influence within the academic community.

The ranking includes Impact Score values captured as of 2024-11-27. The selection and evaluation process was exceptionally rigorous, involving over 360 journals that were chosen following in-depth analysis and scrutiny of more than 15,249 scientific documents published within the last three years. The expertise of 3,579 leading and respected scientists in Political Science was pivotal in this extensive review, underscoring the credibility and academic rigor behind the final results.

For further details regarding the methodology employed in computing these ranking scores, readers are encouraged to consult our Methodology Page.