The journal provides a platform for presenting the outcomes of original political science research and thus significantly contributes to political science as a scholarly discipline and its establishment among other social sciences. The journal publishes articles, reviews, review essays, and information on events in the political science community. The topics cover the areas of political philosophy and theory, comparative political science, political sociology, policy analysis, European studies, international relations and security studies. The journal focuses mainly on European affairs, with a special regard to the region of Central and Eastern Europe.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field
General Information
Country / RegionCzech Republic
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1994
Frequency3 issues per year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications435
Publisher OrgInternational Institute of Political Science of Masaryk University
International Institute of Political Science and the Masaryk University Press
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
1211-3247 / 1805-9503
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
double-blind peer review
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
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Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
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Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2019
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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.
Political Science and International RelationsQ3
Sociology and Political ScienceQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Political Science
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political SciencePolitical Science and International Relations
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Eastern European Communism and ReformsEducation, Psychology, and Social ResearchPopulism, Right-Wing MovementsEuropean Union Policy and GovernanceTaxation and Legal IssuesEuropean Politics and SecurityElectoral Systems and Political ParticipationEuropean Law and MigrationEuropean and International Law StudiesSocial Media and Politics