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Last Updated on September 4, 2024


Top Journals in Political Science and International Relations

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Political Science And International Relations, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Political Science and International Relations falls under area Social Sciences.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. American Political Science Review


American Political Science Review is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of American Political Science Review is 275. ISSN of this journal is/are 15375943, 00030554.

Impact Score: 6.59 h-Index: 203 SJR: 5.07 Overall Ranking: 275



2. International Organization


International Organization is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of International Organization is 291. ISSN of this journal is/are 15315088, 00208183.

Impact Score: 8.61 h-Index: 163 SJR: 4.932 Overall Ranking: 291


3. American Journal of Political Science


American Journal of Political Science is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of American Journal of Political Science is 328. ISSN of this journal is/are 00925853, 15405907.

Impact Score: 6.29 h-Index: 204 SJR: 4.629 Overall Ranking: 328


4. Political Analysis


Political Analysis is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Political Analysis is 331. ISSN of this journal is/are 10471987, 14764989.

Impact Score: 6.06 h-Index: 83 SJR: 4.612 Overall Ranking: 331


5. British Journal of Political Science


British Journal of Political Science is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of British Journal of Political Science is 556. ISSN of this journal is/are 00071234, 14692112.

Impact Score: 5.53 h-Index: 114 SJR: 3.32 Overall Ranking: 556



6. World Politics


World Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Johns Hopkins University Press. The overall rank of World Politics is 652. ISSN of this journal is/are 00438871, 10863338.

Impact Score: 4.69 h-Index: 127 SJR: 3.025 Overall Ranking: 652


7. Political Science Research and Methods


Political Science Research and Methods is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Political Science Research and Methods is 980. ISSN of this journal is/are 20498470, 20498489.

Impact Score: 3.53 h-Index: 27 SJR: 2.431 Overall Ranking: 980


8. West European Politics


West European Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of West European Politics is 1001. ISSN of this journal is/are 01402382, 17439655.

Impact Score: 6.89 h-Index: 99 SJR: 2.395 Overall Ranking: 1001


9. Review of International Political Economy


Review of International Political Economy is a journal covering the categories related to Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Review of International Political Economy is 1104. ISSN of this journal is/are 09692290, 14664526.

Impact Score: 5.91 h-Index: 88 SJR: 2.256 Overall Ranking: 1104



10. Policy and Society


Policy and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Policy and Society is 1134. ISSN of this journal is/are 14494035.

Impact Score: 7.53 h-Index: 57 SJR: 2.221 Overall Ranking: 1134


11. Political Psychology


Political Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Political Psychology is 1187. ISSN of this journal is/are 0162895X, 14679221.

Impact Score: 5.54 h-Index: 117 SJR: 2.161 Overall Ranking: 1187


12. New Political Economy


New Political Economy is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of New Political Economy is 1207. ISSN of this journal is/are 14699923, 13563467.

Impact Score: 5.76 h-Index: 70 SJR: 2.141 Overall Ranking: 1207


13. Quarterly Journal of Political Science


Quarterly Journal of Political Science is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Now Publishers Inc. The overall rank of Quarterly Journal of Political Science is 1331. ISSN of this journal is/are 15540634, 15540626.

Impact Score: 1.58 h-Index: 44 SJR: 2.033 Overall Ranking: 1331



14. Journal of European Public Policy


Journal of European Public Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of European Public Policy is 1395. ISSN of this journal is/are 14664429, 13501763.

Impact Score: 5.98 h-Index: 132 SJR: 1.967 Overall Ranking: 1395


15. Journal of Conflict Resolution


Journal of Conflict Resolution is a journal covering the categories related to Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Conflict Resolution is 1541. ISSN of this journal is/are 220027.

Impact Score: 3.31 h-Index: 124 SJR: 1.86 Overall Ranking: 1541


16. Electoral Studies


Electoral Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Electoral Studies is 1646. ISSN of this journal is/are 2613794.

Impact Score: 3.28 h-Index: 85 SJR: 1.796 Overall Ranking: 1646


17. Perspectives on Politics


Perspectives on Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Perspectives on Politics is 1695. ISSN of this journal is/are 15375927.

Impact Score: 2.51 h-Index: 97 SJR: 1.763 Overall Ranking: 1695


18. Global Environmental Politics


Global Environmental Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Global and Planetary Change (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Q1). It is published by MIT Press Journals. The overall rank of Global Environmental Politics is 1722. ISSN of this journal is/are 15263800.

Impact Score: 3.48 h-Index: 72 SJR: 1.747 Overall Ranking: 1722


19. Journal of Peace Research


Journal of Peace Research is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Safety Research (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Peace Research is 1742. ISSN of this journal is/are 223433.

Impact Score: 4.04 h-Index: 119 SJR: 1.736 Overall Ranking: 1742


20. European Political Science Review


European Political Science Review is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of European Political Science Review is 1788. ISSN of this journal is/are 17557739, 17557747.

Impact Score: 3.60 h-Index: 48 SJR: 1.71 Overall Ranking: 1788


21. Earth System Governance


Earth System Governance is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Global and Planetary Change (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Earth System Governance is 1806. ISSN of this journal is/are 25898116.

Impact Score: 5.26 h-Index: 19 SJR: 1.699 Overall Ranking: 1806


22. European Journal of International Relations


European Journal of International Relations is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of European Journal of International Relations is 1914. ISSN of this journal is/are 13540661.

Impact Score: 3.84 h-Index: 102 SJR: 1.645 Overall Ranking: 1914


23. Contemporary Security Policy


Contemporary Security Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Contemporary Security Policy is 2003. ISSN of this journal is/are 17438764, 13523260.

Impact Score: 5.40 h-Index: 35 SJR: 1.604 Overall Ranking: 2003


24. Philosophy and Public Affairs


Philosophy and Public Affairs is a journal covering the categories related to History and Philosophy of Science (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Philosophy and Public Affairs is 2023. ISSN of this journal is/are 10884963, 00483915.

Impact Score: 3.64 h-Index: 81 SJR: 1.596 Overall Ranking: 2023


25. International Security


International Security is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by MIT Press Journals. The overall rank of International Security is 2055. ISSN of this journal is/are 15314804, 01622889.

Impact Score: 3.70 h-Index: 124 SJR: 1.583 Overall Ranking: 2055


26. Democratization


Democratization is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Democratization is 2104. ISSN of this journal is/are 13510347, 1743890X.

Impact Score: 5.02 h-Index: 67 SJR: 1.565 Overall Ranking: 2104


27. Review of International Organizations


Review of International Organizations is a journal covering the categories related to Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Review of International Organizations is 2109. ISSN of this journal is/are 1559744X, 15597431.

Impact Score: 4.26 h-Index: 49 SJR: 1.564 Overall Ranking: 2109


28. Behavioural Public Policy


Behavioural Public Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Behavioural Public Policy is 2176. ISSN of this journal is/are 23980648, 2398063X.

Impact Score: 4.13 h-Index: 22 SJR: 1.532 Overall Ranking: 2176


29. Asian Economic Policy Review


Asian Economic Policy Review is a journal covering the categories related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Asian Economic Policy Review is 2219. ISSN of this journal is/are 18328105, 17483131.

Impact Score: 2.89 h-Index: 27 SJR: 1.512 Overall Ranking: 2219


30. International Studies Quarterly


International Studies Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of International Studies Quarterly is 2262. ISSN of this journal is/are 14682478, 00208833.

Impact Score: 2.77 h-Index: 120 SJR: 1.497 Overall Ranking: 2262


31. European Union Politics


European Union Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Demography (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of European Union Politics is 2569. ISSN of this journal is/are 17412757, 14651165.

Impact Score: 3.24 h-Index: 75 SJR: 1.383 Overall Ranking: 2569


32. Review of International Studies


Review of International Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Review of International Studies is 2683. ISSN of this journal is/are 14699044, 02602105.

Impact Score: 3.95 h-Index: 85 SJR: 1.346 Overall Ranking: 2683


33. International Theory


International Theory is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of International Theory is 2700. ISSN of this journal is/are 17529727, 17529719.

Impact Score: 1.81 h-Index: 38 SJR: 1.342 Overall Ranking: 2700


34. International Affairs


International Affairs is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of International Affairs is 2777. ISSN of this journal is/are 14682346, 00205850.

Impact Score: 3.89 h-Index: 98 SJR: 1.322 Overall Ranking: 2777


35. Security Dialogue


Security Dialogue is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Security Dialogue is 2844. ISSN of this journal is/are 9670106.

Impact Score: 3.53 h-Index: 85 SJR: 1.306 Overall Ranking: 2844


36. Health and Human Rights


Health and Human Rights is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Harvard School of Public Health. The overall rank of Health and Human Rights is 2980. ISSN of this journal is/are 10790969, 21504113.

Impact Score: 1.85 h-Index: 43 SJR: 1.271 Overall Ranking: 2980


37. East European Politics


East European Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of East European Politics is 3024. ISSN of this journal is/are 21599165, 21599173.

Impact Score: 2.59 h-Index: 30 SJR: 1.262 Overall Ranking: 3024


38. International Studies Review


International Studies Review is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of International Studies Review is 3127. ISSN of this journal is/are 15219488, 14682486.

Impact Score: 3.55 h-Index: 71 SJR: 1.241 Overall Ranking: 3127


39. Geopolitics


Geopolitics is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Geopolitics is 3243. ISSN of this journal is/are 14650045.

Impact Score: 4.59 h-Index: 66 SJR: 1.211 Overall Ranking: 3243


40. Journal of European Integration


Journal of European Integration is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of European Integration is 3378. ISSN of this journal is/are 07036337, 14772280.

Impact Score: 2.89 h-Index: 55 SJR: 1.181 Overall Ranking: 3378


41. Post-Soviet Affairs


Post-Soviet Affairs is a journal covering the categories related to Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Post-Soviet Affairs is 3430. ISSN of this journal is/are 1060586X.

Impact Score: 3.48 h-Index: 53 SJR: 1.17 Overall Ranking: 3430


42. International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics


International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics is a journal covering the categories related to Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics is 3467. ISSN of this journal is/are 15679764, 15731553.

Impact Score: 3.25 h-Index: 49 SJR: 1.162 Overall Ranking: 3467


43. Journal of Common Market Studies


Journal of Common Market Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Business and International Management (Q1); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Common Market Studies is 3656. ISSN of this journal is/are 14685965, 00219886.

Impact Score: 4.00 h-Index: 106 SJR: 1.127 Overall Ranking: 3656


44. Policy Design and Practice


Policy Design and Practice is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Public Administration (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Policy Design and Practice is 3762. ISSN of this journal is/are 25741292.

Impact Score: 4.55 h-Index: 22 SJR: 1.103 Overall Ranking: 3762


45. Journal of Chinese Political Science


Journal of Chinese Political Science is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Journal of Chinese Political Science is 3880. ISSN of this journal is/are 10806954, 15557898.

Impact Score: 5.77 h-Index: 29 SJR: 1.082 Overall Ranking: 3880


46. Citizenship Studies


Citizenship Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Citizenship Studies is 4014. ISSN of this journal is/are 14693593, 13621025.

Impact Score: 1.49 h-Index: 71 SJR: 1.059 Overall Ranking: 4014


47. Conflict Management and Peace Science


Conflict Management and Peace Science is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Conflict Management and Peace Science is 4225. ISSN of this journal is/are 07388942, 15499219.

Impact Score: 2.57 h-Index: 51 SJR: 1.031 Overall Ranking: 4225


48. International Political Science Review


International Political Science Review is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of International Political Science Review is 4466. ISSN of this journal is/are 01925121, 1460373X.

Impact Score: 4.10 h-Index: 66 SJR: 0.998 Overall Ranking: 4466


49. European Security


European Security is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of European Security is 4553. ISSN of this journal is/are 17461545, 09662839.

Impact Score: 3.68 h-Index: 34 SJR: 0.986 Overall Ranking: 4553


50. Chinese Journal of International Politics


Chinese Journal of International Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Chinese Journal of International Politics is 4559. ISSN of this journal is/are 17508924, 17508916.

Impact Score: 2.65 h-Index: 38 SJR: 0.985 Overall Ranking: 4559


51. American Journal of International Law


American Journal of International Law is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of American Journal of International Law is 4600. ISSN of this journal is/are 29300.

Impact Score: 1.48 h-Index: 89 SJR: 0.979 Overall Ranking: 4600


52. Journal of Refugee Studies


Journal of Refugee Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Refugee Studies is 4646. ISSN of this journal is/are 09516328, 14716925.

Impact Score: 2.40 h-Index: 72 SJR: 0.974 Overall Ranking: 4646


53. Studies in Comparative International Development


Studies in Comparative International Development is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Studies in Comparative International Development is 4709. ISSN of this journal is/are 00393606, 19366167.

Impact Score: 2.38 h-Index: 62 SJR: 0.967 Overall Ranking: 4709


54. Swiss Political Science Review


Swiss Political Science Review is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Swiss Political Science Review is 4766. ISSN of this journal is/are 14247755, 16626370.

Impact Score: 2.71 h-Index: 41 SJR: 0.96 Overall Ranking: 4766


55. World Economy


World Economy is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Finance (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of World Economy is 4918. ISSN of this journal is/are 03785920, 14679701.

Impact Score: 2.82 h-Index: 82 SJR: 0.943 Overall Ranking: 4918


56. Global Security - Health, Science and Policy


Global Security - Health, Science and Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Global Security - Health, Science and Policy is 4939. ISSN of this journal is/are 23779497.

Impact Score: 2.14 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.94 Overall Ranking: 4939


57. European Policy Analysis


European Policy Analysis is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of European Policy Analysis is 5036. ISSN of this journal is/are 23806567.

Impact Score: 3.02 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.928 Overall Ranking: 5036


58. European Journal of Political Economy


European Journal of Political Economy is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of European Journal of Political Economy is 5139. ISSN of this journal is/are 1762680.

Impact Score: 2.66 h-Index: 97 SJR: 0.914 Overall Ranking: 5139


59. British Journal of Politics and International Relations


British Journal of Politics and International Relations is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of British Journal of Politics and International Relations is 5151. ISSN of this journal is/are 13691481.

Impact Score: 3.41 h-Index: 55 SJR: 0.912 Overall Ranking: 5151


60. Politics and Society


Politics and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Politics and Society is 5378. ISSN of this journal is/are 00323292, 15527514.

Impact Score: 4.61 h-Index: 81 SJR: 0.885 Overall Ranking: 5378


61. Capitalism, Nature, Socialism


Capitalism, Nature, Socialism is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Capitalism, Nature, Socialism is 5382. ISSN of this journal is/are 10455752, 15483290.

Impact Score: 1.73 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.883 Overall Ranking: 5382


62. Information Society


Information Society is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Management Information Systems (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Information Society is 5486. ISSN of this journal is/are 01972243, 10876537.

Impact Score: 3.67 h-Index: 88 SJR: 0.872 Overall Ranking: 5486


63. Contemporary Italian Politics


Contemporary Italian Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Contemporary Italian Politics is 5531. ISSN of this journal is/are 23248823, 23248831.

Impact Score: 2.78 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.866 Overall Ranking: 5531


64. Research and Politics


Research and Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Research and Politics is 5596. ISSN of this journal is/are 20531680.

Impact Score: 1.86 h-Index: 35 SJR: 0.859 Overall Ranking: 5596


65. Critical Social Policy


Critical Social Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Critical Social Policy is 5648. ISSN of this journal is/are 02610183, 1461703X.

Impact Score: 3.46 h-Index: 75 SJR: 0.853 Overall Ranking: 5648


66. Politics


Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Politics is 5666. ISSN of this journal is/are 14679256, 02633957.

Impact Score: 2.85 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.851 Overall Ranking: 5666


67. Island Studies Journal


Island Studies Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Island Studies Journal. The overall rank of Island Studies Journal is 5795. ISSN of this journal is/are 17152593.

Impact Score: 2.20 h-Index: 29 SJR: 0.838 Overall Ranking: 5795


68. Journal of Cybersecurity


Journal of Cybersecurity is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Safety Research (Q1); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q1); Computer Networks and Communications (Q2); Computer Science Applications (Q2); Hardware and Architecture (Q2); Information Systems (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2); Software (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Cybersecurity is 5857. ISSN of this journal is/are 20572093.

Impact Score: 4.42 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.833 Overall Ranking: 5857


69. Journal of the Japanese and International Economies


Journal of the Japanese and International Economies is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by Academic Press Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of the Japanese and International Economies is 6044. ISSN of this journal is/are 08891583, 10958681.

Impact Score: 3.48 h-Index: 48 SJR: 0.816 Overall Ranking: 6044


70. Political Studies Review


Political Studies Review is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Political Studies Review is 6059. ISSN of this journal is/are 14789299, 14789302.

Impact Score: 2.72 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.815 Overall Ranking: 6059


71. Media, War and Conflict


Media, War and Conflict is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Communication (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Media, War and Conflict is 6116. ISSN of this journal is/are 17506352, 17506360.

Impact Score: 2.76 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.81 Overall Ranking: 6116


72. IIC International Review of Intellectual Property and Competition Law


IIC International Review of Intellectual Property and Competition Law is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Springer International Publishing AG. The overall rank of IIC International Review of Intellectual Property and Competition Law is 6144. ISSN of this journal is/are 00189855, 21950237.

Impact Score: 0.86 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.807 Overall Ranking: 6144


73. Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies


Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by STAIN Kudus. The overall rank of Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies is 6172. ISSN of this journal is/are 24769304, 23551895.

Impact Score: 1.44 h-Index: 10 SJR: 0.805 Overall Ranking: 6172


74. European Journal of International Security


European Journal of International Security is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Safety Research (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of European Journal of International Security is 6197. ISSN of this journal is/are 20575637, 20575645.

Impact Score: 2.76 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.802 Overall Ranking: 6197


75. Contemporary Politics


Contemporary Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Contemporary Politics is 6209. ISSN of this journal is/are 14693631, 13569775.

Impact Score: 3.12 h-Index: 37 SJR: 0.801 Overall Ranking: 6209


76. Asian Economic Papers


Asian Economic Papers is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by MIT Press Journals. The overall rank of Asian Economic Papers is 6222. ISSN of this journal is/are 15360083, 15353516.

Impact Score: 3.13 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.8 Overall Ranking: 6222


77. Journal of Chinese Governance


Journal of Chinese Governance is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Chinese Governance is 6265. ISSN of this journal is/are 23812354, 23812346.

Impact Score: 2.72 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.796 Overall Ranking: 6265


78. Asian Business and Management


Asian Business and Management is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Business and International Management (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.. The overall rank of Asian Business and Management is 6282. ISSN of this journal is/are 14724782, 14769328.

Impact Score: 3.98 h-Index: 32 SJR: 0.794 Overall Ranking: 6282


79. Territory, Politics, Governance


Territory, Politics, Governance is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Territory, Politics, Governance is 6359. ISSN of this journal is/are 2162268X, 21622671.

Impact Score: 2.21 h-Index: 36 SJR: 0.789 Overall Ranking: 6359


80. European Journal of Political Theory


European Journal of Political Theory is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of European Journal of Political Theory is 6376. ISSN of this journal is/are 17412730, 14748851.

Impact Score: 1.58 h-Index: 36 SJR: 0.787 Overall Ranking: 6376


81. Foreign Policy Analysis


Foreign Policy Analysis is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Foreign Policy Analysis is 6377. ISSN of this journal is/are 17438594, 17438586.

Impact Score: 2.01 h-Index: 32 SJR: 0.787 Overall Ranking: 6377


82. Journal of Global Security Studies


Journal of Global Security Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Safety Research (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Global Security Studies is 6438. ISSN of this journal is/are 20573189, 20573170.

Impact Score: 2.05 h-Index: 21 SJR: 0.782 Overall Ranking: 6438


83. Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs


Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs is 6468. ISSN of this journal is/are 18684882, 18681034.

Impact Score: 3.90 h-Index: 18 SJR: 0.78 Overall Ranking: 6468


84. European Business Organization Law Review


European Business Organization Law Review is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Business and International Management (Q2). It is published by Springer International Publishing AG. The overall rank of European Business Organization Law Review is 6739. ISSN of this journal is/are 17416205, 15667529.

Impact Score: 2.36 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.757 Overall Ranking: 6739


85. Cooperation and Conflict


Cooperation and Conflict is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Cooperation and Conflict is 6754. ISSN of this journal is/are 00108367, 14603691.

Impact Score: 2.56 h-Index: 51 SJR: 0.756 Overall Ranking: 6754


86. European Journal of Politics and Gender


European Journal of Politics and Gender is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Bristol University Press. The overall rank of European Journal of Politics and Gender is 6755. ISSN of this journal is/are 25151096, 25151088.

Impact Score: 1.89 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.756 Overall Ranking: 6755


87. International Peacekeeping


International Peacekeeping is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of International Peacekeeping is 7016. ISSN of this journal is/are 13533312, 1743906X.

Impact Score: 1.74 h-Index: 44 SJR: 0.736 Overall Ranking: 7016


88. All Azimuth


All Azimuth is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Center for Foreign Policy and Peace Research, Ihsan Dogramaci Peace Foundation. The overall rank of All Azimuth is 7036. ISSN of this journal is/are 21467757.

Impact Score: 1.15 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.734 Overall Ranking: 7036


89. Nations and Nationalism


Nations and Nationalism is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Nations and Nationalism is 7091. ISSN of this journal is/are 14698129, 13545078.

Impact Score: 1.91 h-Index: 54 SJR: 0.731 Overall Ranking: 7091


90. European Journal of International Law


European Journal of International Law is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of European Journal of International Law is 7098. ISSN of this journal is/are 09385428, 14643596.

Impact Score: 1.17 h-Index: 74 SJR: 0.73 Overall Ranking: 7098


91. Political Research Exchange


Political Research Exchange is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Political Research Exchange is 7175. ISSN of this journal is/are 2474736X.

Impact Score: 1.81 h-Index: 10 SJR: 0.725 Overall Ranking: 7175


92. Comparative European Politics


Comparative European Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.. The overall rank of Comparative European Politics is 7229. ISSN of this journal is/are 1740388X, 14724790.

Impact Score: 3.37 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.719 Overall Ranking: 7229


93. China Quarterly


China Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of China Quarterly is 7262. ISSN of this journal is/are 03057410, 14682648.

Impact Score: 2.71 h-Index: 99 SJR: 0.716 Overall Ranking: 7262


94. International Relations


International Relations is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of International Relations is 7341. ISSN of this journal is/are 17412862, 00471178.

Impact Score: 1.60 h-Index: 47 SJR: 0.709 Overall Ranking: 7341


95. Journal of Contemporary China


Journal of Contemporary China is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Contemporary China is 7364. ISSN of this journal is/are 10670564, 14699400.

Impact Score: 2.81 h-Index: 62 SJR: 0.707 Overall Ranking: 7364


96. International Journal of Public Sector Management


International Journal of Public Sector Management is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of International Journal of Public Sector Management is 7377. ISSN of this journal is/are 9513558.

Impact Score: 2.87 h-Index: 68 SJR: 0.706 Overall Ranking: 7377


97. Water Alternatives


Water Alternatives is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Water Science and Technology (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2). It is published by Water Alternatives Association. The overall rank of Water Alternatives is 7386. ISSN of this journal is/are 19650175.

Impact Score: 3.19 h-Index: 53 SJR: 0.706 Overall Ranking: 7386


98. International Studies Perspectives


International Studies Perspectives is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of International Studies Perspectives is 7406. ISSN of this journal is/are 15283577, 15283585.

Impact Score: 2.00 h-Index: 54 SJR: 0.704 Overall Ranking: 7406


99. Latin American Politics and Society


Latin American Politics and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Latin American Politics and Society is 7408. ISSN of this journal is/are 15482456, 1531426X.

Impact Score: 1.21 h-Index: 53 SJR: 0.704 Overall Ranking: 7408


100. Review of Policy Research


Review of Policy Research is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Review of Policy Research is 7489. ISSN of this journal is/are 1541132X, 15411338.

Impact Score: 2.53 h-Index: 55 SJR: 0.699 Overall Ranking: 7489








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Political Science and International Relations or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Political Science and International Relations


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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