The Journal of Policy History is dedicated to the study of the historical development of public policy and policy-making. It publishes scholarly articles that explore the origins, evolution, and impact of policies across various historical periods and geographical contexts. The journal aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue among historians, political scientists, economists, and other scholars interested in the relationship between history and public policy.
⚡ 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
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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.
Sociology and Political ScienceQ3
Public AdministrationQ4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
HistoryPolitical Science
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political SciencePublic Administration
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesLegal case studies and regulationsAmerican Constitutional Law and PoliticsAmerican History and CultureHuman auditory perception and evaluation