Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals.
SJR Score
0.673
H-Index
37
SNIP
1.29
Total Works
715
Total Citations
8,410
2yr Mean Citedness
1.36
Free JIF alternative
Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles
This journal focuses on political science research, with a strong emphasis on Latin American politics, including electoral processes, democratic transitions, and authoritarianism. It also examines the historical and contemporary influence of the Monroe Doctrine on inter-American relations and U.S. foreign policy. Additionally, the journal addresses themes of populism, direct democracy, and the impact of economic crises and social movements on political stability.
AI-summarised from recent articles · verify on the publisher page
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Political Science and International RelationsQ1
Sociology and Political ScienceQ1
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political SciencePolitical Science and International Relations
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Public Policy and GovernancePolitics and Society in Latin AmericaPolitical and Social Dynamics in Chile and Latin AmericaPolitical Theory and DemocracyInternational Relations in Latin AmericaLatin American socio-political dynamicsPolitical Dynamics in Latin AmericaComparative constitutional jurisprudence studiesCultural and political discourse analysisHistory and Politics in Latin America