Studies in American Political Development
Cambridge University Press · United Kingdom · Est. 1986
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Aims & Scope
Studies in American Political Development (SAPD) is a leading journal that publishes original research on the historical development of American politics. It covers a wide range of topics, including the evolution of political institutions, the history of political thought, the development of social movements, and the changing nature of citizenship and political participation in the United States. The journal is committed to fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and encourages submissions that draw on insights from history, political science, sociology, and other relevant fields. SAPD aims to provide a forum for scholarly debate on the enduring questions and contemporary challenges in American political development.
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Frequently asked questions about Studies in American Political Development
Is Studies in American Political Development a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Studies in American Political Development: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 90/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Studies in American Political Development?
Studies in American Political Development is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.50.
Is Studies in American Political Development indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Studies in American Political Development is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of Studies in American Political Development?
Studies in American Political Development (SAPD) is a leading journal that publishes original research on the historical development of American politics. It covers a wide range of topics, including the evolution of political institutions, the history of political thought, the development of social movements, and the changing nature of citizenship and political participation in the United States. The journal is committed to fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and encourages submissions that draw on insights from history, political science, sociology, and other relevant fields. SAPD aims to pr
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