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Comparative Political Studies

SAGE Publications Inc. · United States · Est. 1968

ISSN1552-3829

SJR Q1✓ WOS SSCI✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total50

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

4.169

H-Index

194

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SNIP

3.378

Total Works

2,867

Total Citations

175,718

2yr Mean Citedness

3.12

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on political change, including democratization, the effects of decentralization on public services, and the impact of historical events and policies on political behavior. It also examines the influence of electoral systems, state capacity, and social movements on political outcomes, as well as the dynamics of populism and illiberal challenges in various political contexts. The research often involves comparative analysis across different countries and historical periods, utilizing diverse data sources and methodologies.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1968

Annual Volume~ 92 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications2,867

Publisher OrgSAGE Publishing

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

SAGE Publications Inc.

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1552-3829

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

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Plagiarism detection in place?

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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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.

Sociology and Political ScienceQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Political Science

Scopus Categories

Sociology and Political Science

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Electoral Systems and Political ParticipationPolitical Conflict and GovernanceSocial Policy and Reform StudiesPolitical Influence and Corporate StrategiesPolitics and Society in Latin AmericaPopulism, Right-Wing MovementsGender Politics and RepresentationInternational Development and AidCulture, Economy, and Development StudiesEuropean Union Policy and Governance