The American Political Science Review is political science’s premier scholarly research journal, providing peer-reviewed articles and review essays from subfields throughout the discipline. Areas covered include political theory, American politics, public policy, public administration, comparative politics, and international relations.
⚡ 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.
Political Science and International RelationsQ1
Sociology and Political ScienceQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Political Science
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political SciencePolitical Science and International Relations
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
American Constitutional Law and PoliticsElectoral Systems and Political ParticipationDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesLegal case studies and regulationsPolitical Philosophy and EthicsJudicial and Constitutional StudiesPolitical Systems and GovernanceInternational Law and Human RightsPolitical Economy and MarxismLegal and Constitutional Studies